[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 137 (Friday, July 17, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38686-38687]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-19104]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements Agency Information
Collection Activity Under OMB Review
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information
Collection Requests (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICRs
describe the nature of the information collections and their expected
burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments on (1) Brake Hose Manufacturers Identification was
published on April 6, 1998 [63 FR 16854] and (2) 23 CFR Parts, Uniform
Safety Program Cost Summary Form for Highway Safety Plan was published
on April 15, 1998 [63 FR 18488].
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 17, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Robinson, NHTSA Information
Collection Clearance Officer at (202) 366-9456.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
(1) Title: Brake Hose Manufacturers Identification.
OMB Control Number: 2127-0052.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Abstract: Under the authority of the National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, Title 15 United States Code
1932, Section 103, authorizes the issuance of Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS). The Act mandates that in issuing any Federal
motor vehicle safety standards, the agency is to consider whether the
standard is reasonable and appropriate for the particular type of motor
vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment for which it is prescribed.
Using this authority, Standard 106, Brake Hoses was issued. This
standard specifies labeling and performance requirements for all motor
vehicle brake hose assemblers, brake hoses and brake hose and fittings
manufacturers for automotive vehicles. These entitles must register
their identification marks with NHTSA to comply with this standard.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 30.
(2) Title: 23 CFR Parts Uniform Safety Program Cost Summary Form
for Highway Safety Plan.
OMB Control Number: 2127-0003.
Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection.
Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government.
Abstract: The Highway Safety Act of 1966 (23 U.S.C. 401 et seq.)
established a formula grant program to improve highway safety in the
States. As a condition of the grant, the Act provides that the States
must meet certain requirements contained in 23 U.S.C. 402. Section
402(a) requires each State to have a highway safety program, approved
by the Secretary of Transportation, which is designed to reduce traffic
crashes and the deaths, injuries, and property damage resulting from
those crashes. Section 402(b) sets forth the minimum requirements with
which each State's highway safety program must comply. A 1987 amendment
to the Highway Safety Act required the Secretary to determine, through
a rulemaking process, those programs most effective in reducing
crashes, injuries, and deaths, taking into account ``consideration of
the States having a major role in establishing [such] programs.'' The
Secretary was authorized to revise the rule from time to time. In
accordance with this provision, the agencies have identified, over
time, nine such programs, the ``National Priority Program areas: (1)
Alcohol and other Drug Countermeasures, (2) Police Traffic Services,
(3) Occupant Protection, (4) Traffic Records, (5) Emergency Medical
Services, (6) Motor Safety, (7) Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety, and (8)
Speed Control & (9) Roadway Safety. Under this program, States submit
the Highway Safety Program and other documentation explaining how they
intend to use the grant funds. In order to account for funds expended
under these priority areas and other program areas, States are required
to submit a Program Cost Summary. The Program Cost Summary is completed
to reflect the State's proposed allocations of funds (including carry-
forward funds) by program area, based on the projects and activities
identified in the Highway Safety Plan. During the past several years,
numerous steps have been taken to reduce the burden of paperwork on the
States. The annual burden will remain low due to the minimum amount of
documentation required to be provided has been substantially reduced.
We have simplified this process even more by automating the Program
Cost Summary.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 570.
ADDRESSES: Send comments, within 30 days, to the Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725-17th
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20503, Attention DOT Desk Officer. Comments
are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the
Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its
full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication.
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 10, 1998.
Phillip A. Leach,
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Transportation.
[FR Doc. 98-19104 Filed 7-16-98; 8:45 am]
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