Insurance Cost Information Regulation, 14300-14301 [E8-4948]

Download as PDF 14300 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 52 / Monday, March 17, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DOT–OST–2008–0088] Agency Information Collection Activities; Request for Comments; Clearance of Renewal Approval of Information Collection: Procedures for Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), DOT. Notice and request for comments. ACTION: The OST invite public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The collection involves Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing. The information to be collected will be used to document tests conducted and actions taken to ensure safety in the workplace and/or is necessary because under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, DOT is required to implement a drug and alcohol testing program in various transportation-related industries. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Please submit comments by May 16, 2008. ADDRESSES: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Mail or Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Dockets Management Facility, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. Fax: 202–493–2251. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bohdan Baczara, (202) 366–6364, Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W62– 317, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Procedures for Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. OMB Control No: 2105–0529. Background: Under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, DOT is required to implement a drug and alcohol testing program in various transportation-related industries. This specific requirement is elaborated in 49 CFR part 40, pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:19 Mar 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs. Included in this program are the U.S. Department of Transportation Alcohol Testing Form (ATF) and the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Management Information System (MIS) Data Collection Form. The ATF includes the employee’s name, the type of test taken, the date of the test, and the name of the employer. Custody and control is essential to the basic purpose of the alcohol testing program. Data on each test is conducted, including test results, are necessary to document test conducted and actions taken to ensure safety in the workplace. The MIS form includes employerspecific drug and alcohol testing information such as the reason for the test and the cumulative number of results. The MIS data is used by each of the affected DOT Agencies (i.e., Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) and the United States Coast Guard when calculating their random testing rates. Provide information for the following sections that most effectively describe the nature and estimates for your particular collection. Respondents: This information will be used by transportation employers, Department representatives, and a variety of service agents. Estimated total number of respondents are 2,783,195. Frequency: The information will be collected annually. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 695,300. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed collection is necessary for DOT’s proper performance, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Department’s estimated burden of the proposed information collection; (3) ways for the DOT to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.48. PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued on: March 11, 2008. Donna K. Seymour, Associate Chief Information Officer, IT Policy Oversight. [FR Doc. E8–5289 Filed 3–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA 2008–0032] Insurance Cost Information Regulation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces publication by NHTSA of the 2008 text and data for the annual insurance cost information booklet that all car dealers must make available to prospective purchasers, pursuant to 49 CFR 582.4. This information is intended to assist prospective purchasers in comparing differences in passenger vehicle collision loss experience that could affect auto insurance costs. ADDRESSES: Interested persons may obtain a copy of this booklet or read background documents by going to https://regulations.dot.gov at any time or to Room W12–140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Carlita Ballard, Office of International Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Ballard’s telephone number is (202) 366–0846. Her fax number is (202) 493– 2990. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 201(e) of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act, 15 U.S.C. 1941(e), on March 5, 1993, 58 FR 12545, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) amended 49 CFR part 582, Insurance Cost Information Regulation, to require all dealers of automobiles to distribute to prospective customers information that compares differences in insurance costs of different makes and models of passenger cars based on differences in damage susceptibility. Pursuant to 49 CFR 582.4, all automobile dealers are required to make available to prospective purchasers booklets that include this comparative information as well as certain mandatory explanatory text that is set E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 52 / Monday, March 17, 2008 / Notices out in section 582.5. Early each year, NHTSA produces a new version of this booklet to update the Highway Loss Data Institute’s (HLDI) December Insurance Collision Report. NHTSA is mailing a copy of the 2008 booklet to each dealer that the Department of Energy uses to distribute the ‘‘Gas Mileage Guide.’’ Dealers will have the responsibility of reproducing a sufficient number of copies of the booklet to assure that they are available for retention by prospective purchasers by April 16, 2008. Dealers who do not receive a copy of the booklet within 15 days of the date of this notice should contact Ms. Ballard of NHTSA’s Office of International Policy, Fuel Economy, and Consumer Programs (202) 366–0846 to receive a copy of the booklet and to be added to the mailing list. Dealers may also obtain a copy of the booklet through the NHTSA Web page at https:// www.nhtsa.dot.gov/. From there, click on the Laws/Regulations tab on the far right side at the top of the page. On the Laws/Regulations page, the Comparison of Insurance Costs is located under the heading Articles & Information. (49 U.S.C. 32302; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50(f).) Issued on: March 7, 2008. Stephen R. Kratzke, Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. [FR Doc. E8–4948 Filed 3–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8302 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and Request for Comments. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 8302, Direct Deposit or Refund of $1 Million or More. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 16, 2008, to be assured of consideration. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:19 Mar 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to R. Joseph Durbala at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622– 3634, or through the Internet at: RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. ADDRESSES: 14301 information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: March 6, 2008. Glenn Kirkland, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–5329 Filed 3–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Direct Deposit or Refund of $1 Million or More. OMB Number: 1545–1763. Form Number: 8302. Abstract: This form is used to request a deposit of a tax refund of $1 million or more directly into an account at any U.S. bank or other financial institution that accepts direct deposits. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to Form 8302 at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations, individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 400. Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 hours, 43 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1088. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Revenue Procedure 2002– 68 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13(44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Revenue Procedure 2002–68, Optional election to make monthly 706(a) computations. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 16, 2008 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Glenn P. Kirkland, Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the regulations should be directed to R. Joseph Durbala at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622–3634, or through the Internet at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Optional election to make monthly 706(a) computations. OMB Number: 1545–1768. Revenue Procedure Number: Revenue Procedure 2002–68. Abstract: This procedure allows certain partnerships that invest in assets exempt from taxation under section 103 of the Code to make an election that E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 52 (Monday, March 17, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14300-14301]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-4948]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA 2008-0032]


Insurance Cost Information Regulation

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces publication by NHTSA of the 2008 text 
and data for the annual insurance cost information booklet that all car 
dealers must make available to prospective purchasers, pursuant to 49 
CFR 582.4. This information is intended to assist prospective 
purchasers in comparing differences in passenger vehicle collision loss 
experience that could affect auto insurance costs.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons may obtain a copy of this booklet or read 
background documents by going to https://regulations.dot.gov at any time 
or to Room W12-140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal Holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Carlita Ballard, Office of 
International Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs, NHTSA, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Ballard's telephone 
number is (202) 366-0846. Her fax number is (202) 493-2990.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 201(e) of the Motor 
Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act, 15 U.S.C. 1941(e), on March 
5, 1993, 58 FR 12545, the National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration (NHTSA) amended 49 CFR part 582, Insurance Cost 
Information Regulation, to require all dealers of automobiles to 
distribute to prospective customers information that compares 
differences in insurance costs of different makes and models of 
passenger cars based on differences in damage susceptibility.
    Pursuant to 49 CFR 582.4, all automobile dealers are required to 
make available to prospective purchasers booklets that include this 
comparative information as well as certain mandatory explanatory text 
that is set

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out in section 582.5. Early each year, NHTSA produces a new version of 
this booklet to update the Highway Loss Data Institute's (HLDI) 
December Insurance Collision Report.
    NHTSA is mailing a copy of the 2008 booklet to each dealer that the 
Department of Energy uses to distribute the ``Gas Mileage Guide.'' 
Dealers will have the responsibility of reproducing a sufficient number 
of copies of the booklet to assure that they are available for 
retention by prospective purchasers by April 16, 2008. Dealers who do 
not receive a copy of the booklet within 15 days of the date of this 
notice should contact Ms. Ballard of NHTSA's Office of International 
Policy, Fuel Economy, and Consumer Programs (202) 366-0846 to receive a 
copy of the booklet and to be added to the mailing list. Dealers may 
also obtain a copy of the booklet through the NHTSA Web page at https://
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/. From there, click on the Laws/Regulations tab on 
the far right side at the top of the page. On the Laws/Regulations 
page, the Comparison of Insurance Costs is located under the heading 
Articles & Information.

(49 U.S.C. 32302; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50(f).)

    Issued on: March 7, 2008.
Stephen R. Kratzke,
Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. E8-4948 Filed 3-14-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-59-P

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