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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 12, 2005 / Notices which CSXT experienced a severe weather event, including tornadic storms, which devastated most of the existing pole line on the LH&StL Subdivision. The extensive pole line damage resulted in the suspension of the TCS, as authorized by Title 49 CFR, Section 235.7(a)(4), and the implementation of Direct Traffic Control Rules, under the direction of the train dispatcher, to govern train movements. The reason given for the proposed changes is that appropriated funds have been approved to eliminate the remaining pole line between milepost HR 6.8 and milepost HR 110.9, through the installation of electronic-coded track circuits for vital control, and satellite/ frame relay circuitry for non-vital controls. The work is currently in progress, but an extension for the temporary discontinuance is needed for completion of the scope of work, within CSXT’s submitted time line. 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Issued in Washington, DC, on January 5, 2005. Grady C. Cothen, Jr., Acting Associate Administrator for Safety. [FR Doc. 05–571 Filed 1–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collections and their expected burden. The Federal Register document with a 60-day comment period was published on September 29, 2004 (69 FR 58219). DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 11, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carlita Ballard at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of International Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs, (NVS–131), 202– 366–0307, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 5320, Washington, DC 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Title: 49 CFR Part 543; Petitions for Exemption from the Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard. OMB Control Number: 2127–0542. Type of Request: Request for public comment on a previously approved collection of information. Abstract: 49 U.S.C. Chapter 331 requires the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate a theft prevention standard to provide for the identification of certain motor vehicles and their major replacement parts to impede motor vehicle theft. 49 U.S.C. Section 33106 provides for an exemption to this identification process by petitions from manufacturers who PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2211 equip covered vehicles with standard original equipment antitheft devices, which the Secretary determines are likely to be as effective in reducing or deterring theft as the identification system. Section 543.5 is revised for each model year after model year 1996 a manufacturer may petition NHTSA to grant an exemption for one additional line of it’s passenger motor vehicles from the requirements of part 541 of this chapter. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 226 hours. 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: NHTSA 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 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 most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. Issued in Washington, DC, on: January 6, 2005. Stephen R. Kratzke, Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. [FR Doc. 05–549 Filed 1–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collections and their expected burden. The Federal E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 2212 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 12, 2005 / Notices Register document with a 60-day comment period was published on September 29, 2004 (69 FR 58219). DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 11, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Mazyck at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of International Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs, (NVS–131), 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 5320, Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Mazyck’s telephone number is 202– 366–4809. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Title: Consolidated Labeling Requirements for 49 CFR Parts 565, 541, and 567. OMB Control Number: 2127–0510. Type of Request: Request for public comment on a previously approved collection of information. Abstract: NHTSA’s statute at 15 U.S.C. 1392,1397,1401,1407, and 1412 of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 authorizes the issuance of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) and the collection of data which support their implementation. The agency, in prescribing an FMVSS, is to consider available relevant motor vehicle safety data and to consult with other agencies as it deems appropriate. Further, the Act mandates, that in issuing any FMVSS, the agency should consider whether the standard is reasonable, practicable and appropriate for the particular type of motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment for which it is prescribed, and whether such standards will contribute to carrying out the purpose of the Act. The Secretary is authorized to revoke such rules and regulations as deemed necessary to carry out this subchapter. Using this authority, the agency issued the initial FMVSS No. 115, Vehicle Identification Number, specifying requirements for vehicle identification numbers to aid the agency in achieving many of its safety goals. The standard was amended in August 1978 by extending its applicability to additional classes of motor vehicles and by specifying the use of a 30-year, 17character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for worldwide use. The standard was amended in May 1983 by deleting portions of FMVSS No. 115 and reissuing those portions as a general agency regulation, Part 565. Subsequently, the standard was amended again in June 1996 transferring the text of the FMVSS No. 115 to Part 565, without making any substantive changes to the VIN requirements as a result of the proposed consolidation. VerDate jul<14>2003 17:37 Jan 11, 2005 Jkt 205001 The provision of the Part 565 (amended) regulation requires vehicle manufacturers to assign a unique VIN to each new vehicle and to inform NHTSA of the code used in forming the VIN. These regulations apply to all vehicles: passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, trailers, incomplete vehicles, and motorcycles. Part 541 The Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act was amended by the Anti-Car Theft Act of 1992 (Pub.L. 102– 519.) The enacted Theft Act requires specified parts of high-theft vehicle to be marked with vehicle identification numbers. In a final rule published on April 6, 2004, the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard was extended to include all passenger cars and multipurpose passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 6,000 pounds or less, and to light duty trucks with major parts that are interchangeable with a majority of the covered major parts of multipurpose passenger vehicles. Each major component part must be either labeled or affixed with the VIN and its replacement component part must be marked with the DOT symbol, the letter (R) and the manufacturers’ logo. The final rule becomes effective September 1, 2006. Part 565 This part specifies the format, content and physical requirements for a VIN system and its installation to simplify vehicle identification information retrieval and to increase the accuracy and efficiency of vehicle recall campaigns. Part 567 This part specifies the content and location of, and other requirements for, the certification label or tag to be affixed to motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment. Specifically, the VIN is required to appear on the certification label. Additionally, this certificate will provide the consumer with information to assist him or her in determining which of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are applicable to the vehicle or equipment, and its date of manufacturer. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Total Annual Burden: Hour burden: 1,079,037. Cost burden: $75,680,000. ADDRESSES: Send comments, within 30 days, to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: NHTSA 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 most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. Issued in Washington, DC, on: January 6, 2005. Stephen R. Kratzke, Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. [FR Doc. 05–550 Filed 1–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board Release of Waybill Data The Surface Transportation Board has received a request from Zuckert Scoutt & Rasenberger on behalf of the Norfolk Southern Railway Company (WB568– 4—12/30/2004) for permission to use certain data from the Board’s 2003 Carload Waybill Sample. A copy of the requests may be obtained from the Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration. The waybill sample contains confidential railroad and shipper data; therefore, if any parties object to these requests, they should file their objections with the Director of the Board’s Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration within 14 calendar days of the date of this notice. The rules for release of waybill data are codified at 49 CFR 1244.9. Contact: Mac Frampton, (202) 565– 1541. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. 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[Pages 2211-2212]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration


Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements; Agency 
Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 
Department of Transportation.

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 Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR 
describes the nature of the information collections and their expected 
burden. The Federal

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Register document with a 60-day comment period was published on 
September 29, 2004 (69 FR 58219).

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 11, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Mazyck at the National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration, Office of International Policy, Fuel 
Economy and Consumer Programs, (NVS-131), 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 
5320, Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Mazyck's telephone number is 202-366-
4809.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration
    Title: Consolidated Labeling Requirements for 49 CFR Parts 565, 
541, and 567.
    OMB Control Number: 2127-0510.
    Type of Request: Request for public comment on a previously 
approved collection of information.
    Abstract: NHTSA's statute at 15 U.S.C. 1392,1397,1401,1407, and 
1412 of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 
authorizes the issuance of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 
(FMVSS) and the collection of data which support their implementation. 
The agency, in prescribing an FMVSS, is to consider available relevant 
motor vehicle safety data and to consult with other agencies as it 
deems appropriate. Further, the Act mandates, that in issuing any 
FMVSS, the agency should consider whether the standard is reasonable, 
practicable and appropriate for the particular type of motor vehicle or 
item of motor vehicle equipment for which it is prescribed, and whether 
such standards will contribute to carrying out the purpose of the Act. 
The Secretary is authorized to revoke such rules and regulations as 
deemed necessary to carry out this subchapter. Using this authority, 
the agency issued the initial FMVSS No. 115, Vehicle Identification 
Number, specifying requirements for vehicle identification numbers to 
aid the agency in achieving many of its safety goals.
    The standard was amended in August 1978 by extending its 
applicability to additional classes of motor vehicles and by specifying 
the use of a 30-year, 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 
for worldwide use. The standard was amended in May 1983 by deleting 
portions of FMVSS No. 115 and reissuing those portions as a general 
agency regulation, Part 565. Subsequently, the standard was amended 
again in June 1996 transferring the text of the FMVSS No. 115 to Part 
565, without making any substantive changes to the VIN requirements as 
a result of the proposed consolidation. The provision of the Part 565 
(amended) regulation requires vehicle manufacturers to assign a unique 
VIN to each new vehicle and to inform NHTSA of the code used in forming 
the VIN. These regulations apply to all vehicles: passenger cars, 
multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, trailers, incomplete 
vehicles, and motorcycles.

Part 541

    The Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act was amended by 
the Anti-Car Theft Act of 1992 (Pub.L. 102-519.) The enacted Theft Act 
requires specified parts of high-theft vehicle to be marked with 
vehicle identification numbers. In a final rule published on April 6, 
2004, the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard was extended 
to include all passenger cars and multipurpose passenger vehicles with 
a gross vehicle weight rating of 6,000 pounds or less, and to light 
duty trucks with major parts that are interchangeable with a majority 
of the covered major parts of multipurpose passenger vehicles. Each 
major component part must be either labeled or affixed with the VIN and 
its replacement component part must be marked with the DOT symbol, the 
letter (R) and the manufacturers' logo. The final rule becomes 
effective September 1, 2006.

Part 565

    This part specifies the format, content and physical requirements 
for a VIN system and its installation to simplify vehicle 
identification information retrieval and to increase the accuracy and 
efficiency of vehicle recall campaigns.

Part 567

    This part specifies the content and location of, and other 
requirements for, the certification label or tag to be affixed to motor 
vehicles and motor vehicle equipment. Specifically, the VIN is required 
to appear on the certification label. Additionally, this certificate 
will provide the consumer with information to assist him or her in 
determining which of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are 
applicable to the vehicle or equipment, and its date of manufacturer.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: Hour burden: 1,079,037. Cost burden: 
$75,680,000.

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: NHTSA 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 most effective if OMB receives it within 30 
days of publication.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on: January 6, 2005.
Stephen R. Kratzke,
Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. 05-550 Filed 1-11-05; 8:45 am]
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