[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 231 (Friday, November 29, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60740-60741]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-30512]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
[Docket No.96-87; Notice 1]
Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT.
ACTION: Request for public comment on proposed collections of
information.
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SUMMARY: This notice solicits public comments on continuation of the
requirements for the collection of information on safety standards.
Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the
public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB). Under new procedures established by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies
must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information,
including extensions and reinstatements of previously approved
collections.
This document describes labeling requirements on four motor vehicle
safety standards, for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval. The
labeling requirements include brake fluid warning, glazing labeling,
safety belt labeling and the vehicle certification labeling.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 28, 1997.
ADDRESSES: Comments must refer to the docket and notice numbers cited
at the beginning of this notice and be submitted to Docket Section,
Room 5109, NHTSA, 400 Seventh St. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590. Please
identify the proposed collection of information for which a comment is
provided, by referencing its OMB Clearance Number. It is requested, but
not required, that 1 original plus 2 copies of the comments be
provided. The Docket Section is open on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Complete copies of each NHTSA request
for collection of information approval may be obtained at no charge
from Mr. Ed Kosek, NHTSA Information Collection Clearance Officer,
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Room 6123, Washington, D.C. 20590. Mr.
Kosek's telephone number is (202) 366-2589. Please identify the
relevant collection of information by referring to its OMB Clearance
Number.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB
for approval, it must publish a document in the Federal Register
providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with members of
the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of
information. The OMB has promulgated regulations describing what must
be included in such a document. Under OMB's regulations (at 5 CFR
1320.8(d)), an agency must ask for public comment on the following:
(i) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) How to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(iv) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks public comment on
the following four proposed collections of information:
Consolidate Labeling Requirements for Motor Vehicles (Except VIN's)
Type of Request--Extension of a currently approved collection.
OMB Clearance Number--2127-0512
Form Number--This collection of information uses no standard form.
Requested Expiration Date of Approval--Three years from the
approval date.
Summary of the Collection of Information--NHTSA requires labeling
on various components of motor vehicles. This notice requests comments
on the labeling requirements related to:
(1) Master cylinder reservoirs to include a brake fluid warning
statement.
(2) Certification labeling on motor vehicle glazing (window
material).
(3) Safety belt identification labels, and
(4) Vehicle certification labels.
Description of the need for the information and proposed use of the
information--NHTSA requires the label information discussed here for
two basic reasons. First, the brake fluid warning and the safety belt
labeling are provided to consumers to facilitate proper repair and
maintenance of their vehicles. The glazing labels and vehicle
certification labels are required as written certifications by
equipment and vehicle manufacturers. These labels are the
manufacturer's testament that the items are being sold with the
manufacturer's assurance that the vehicles or equipment comply with the
applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Description of the Likely Respondents (Including Estimated Number,
and Proposed Frequency of Response to the Collection of Information)--
These labels are placed on each master cylinder reservoir, each piece
of motor vehicle glazing, each safety belt and every motor vehicle
intended for retail sale.
Estimate of the Total Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden
Resulting from the Collection of Information--NHTSA estimates that all
manufacturers will need a total of 76,317 hours to comply with these
requirements, at total annual cost of $1,533,500.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c); delegation of authority at 49 CFR
1.50.
Dated: August 30, 1996.
Patricia Breslin,
Acting Associate Administrator for Safety Performance Standards.
[FR Doc. 96-30512 Filed 11-27-96; 8:45 am]
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