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Abstract: The Energy Independence
and Security Act of 2007 (EISA),
enacted in December 2007, included a
requirement that the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
develop a national tire fuel efficiency
program to educate consumers about the
effect of tires on automobile fuel
efficiency, safety and durability. A
critical step in developing the consumer
information program is to conduct
proper market research to understand
consumers’ knowledge of tire
maintenance and performance,
understand the tire purchase process
from both the consumer and retailer’s
perspectives, evaluate comprehension of
ratings, exploring the clarity,
meaningfulness and the likely resulting
behaviors, and evaluating the creative
and the channels for communication.
NHTSA proposes a multi-phased
research project to gather the data and
apply analyses and results from the
project to develop the consumer
information program.
Estimated Annual Burden: 107.
Number of Respondents: 73.
NHTSA will conduct two research
phases. For the first phase, which this
notice addresses, NHTSA will conduct
two types of qualitative research. One
research project will consist of two (2)
focus groups in three (3) cities. Each
group will have eight (8) participants
and will last two (2) hours for a total of
96 participant hours. For the second
research project in this phase, NHTSA
will conduct on-site interviews at
various tire retailers. NHTSA anticipates
25 respondents with each interview
taking 25 minutes for a total of
approximately 11 participant hours. The
results of this research phase, as well as
comments received to a separate notice,
that will be published soon, will be
used to finalize the content of an online
survey NHTSA will conduct in the
second research phase.
The estimated annual burden hour for
the first phase of research is 107 hours.
Based on the Bureau of Labor and
Statistics’ median hourly wage (all
occupations) in the May 2009 National
Occupational Employment and Wage
Estimates, NHTSA estimates that it will
take an average of $15.95 per hour for
professional and clerical staff to gather
data, distribute and print material.
Therefore, the agency estimates that the
cost associated with the burden hours is
$1,706.65 ($15.95 per hour × 107 burden
hours).
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
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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.
Issued on: August 30, 2010.
Gregory A. Walter,
Senior Associate Administrator, Policy and
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2010–22011 Filed 9–2–10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–59–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA–2010–
0123]
Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping
Requirements
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Request for public comment on
proposed collection of information.
AGENCY:
Before a Federal agency can
collect certain information from the
public, it must receive approval from
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB). Under 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
reinstatement of previously approved
collections.
This document describes one
collection of information for which
NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before November 2, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by the docket number in the
heading of this document, by any of the
following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments
on the electronic docket site by clicking
on ‘‘Help’’ or ‘‘FAQ.’’
• Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12–140, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
Regardless of how you submit
comments, you should mention the
docket number of this document.
SUMMARY:
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You may call the Docket Management
Facility at 202–366–9826.
Instructions: For detailed instructions
on submitting comments and additional
information on the rulemaking process,
see the Public Participation heading of
the Supplementary Information section
of this document. Note that all
comments received will be posted
without change to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided.
Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search
the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the
name of the individual submitting the
comment (or signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may
review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477–78) or you may visit https://
www.dot.gov/privacy.html.
Docket: For access to the docket to
read background documents or
comments received, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, or the street
address listed above. Follow the online
instructions for accessing the dockets.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: KilJae Hong, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., W52–232, NPO–520,
Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Hong’s
telephone number is (202) 493–0524.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before an agency submits a proposed
collection of information to OMB for
approval, it must first 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
regulation (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;
(iv) How to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including the use
of appropriate automated, electronic,
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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 for public
comments on the following proposed
collection of information for which the
agency is seeking approval from OMB:
Title: 49 CFR 575—Consumer
Information Regulations (sections 103
and 105) Qualitative Research.
OMB Control Number: Not Assigned.
Form Number: None.
Affected Public: Passenger vehicle
consumers.
Requested Expiration Date of
Approval: Three years from approval
date.
Abstract: The Energy Independence
and Security Act of 2007 (EISA),
enacted in December 2007, included a
requirement that the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
develop a consumer information and
education campaign to improve
consumer understanding of automobile
performance with regard to fuel
economy, Greenhouse Gases (GHG)
emissions and other pollutant
emissions; of automobile use of
alternative fuels; and of thermal
management technologies used on
automobiles to save fuel. A critical step
in developing the consumer information
program is to conduct proper market
research to understand consumers’
knowledge surrounding these issues,
evaluate potential consumer-facing
messages in terms of clarity and
understand the communications
channels in which these messages
should be present. The research will
allow NHTSA to refine messaging to
enhance comprehension and usefulness
and will guide the development of an
effective communications plan. NHTSA
proposes a multi-phased research
project to gather the data and apply
analyses and results from the project to
develop the consumer information
program and education campaign.
Estimated Annual Burden: 128.
Number of Respondents: 64.
NHTSA will conduct two research
phases. For the first phase, which this
notice addresses, NHTSA will conduct
one type of qualitative research. This
research project will consist of two (2)
focus groups in four (4) cities. Each
group will have eight (8) participants
and will last two (2) hours for a total of
128 participant hours. The results of
this research phase, as well as
comments received to a separate notice
published today, will be used to finalize
the content of an online survey NHTSA
will conduct in a second research phase.
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The estimated annual burden hour for
the first phase of research is 128 hours.
Based on the Bureau of Labor and
Statistics’ median hourly wage (all
occupations) in the May 2009 National
Occupational Employment and Wage
Estimates, NHTSA estimates that it will
take an average of $15.95 per hour for
professional and clerical staff to gather
data, distribute and print material.
Therefore, the agency estimates that the
cost associated with the burden hours is
$2,041.60 ($15.95 per hour × 128 burden
hours).
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.
Issued on: August 30, 2010.
Gregory A. Walter,
Senior Associate Administrator, Policy and
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2010–22008 Filed 9–2–10; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
Notice of Application for Approval of
Discontinuance or Modification of a
Railroad Signal System or Relief From
the Requirements of Title 49 Code of
Federal Regulations Part 236
Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) part 235 and 49
U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad
has petitioned the Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA) seeking approval
for the discontinuance or modification
of the signal system or relief from the
requirements of 49 CFR part 236, as
detailed below.
Docket Number FRA–2010–0134
Applicant: Mr. James V. Samuelson,
Deputy General Manger—Safety &
Training, New Jersey Transit, One Penn
Plaza East, Newark, New Jersey 07105–
2246.
The New Jersey Transit (NJT) seeks
relief from the 2 year periodic testing
requirements of the Rules, Standards,
and Instructions, Title 49 CFR part 236,
§§ 236.377 Approach Locking, 236.378
Time Locking, 236.379 Route Locking,
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236.380 Indication Locking, and
236.381 Traffic Locking, on vital
microprocessor-based systems. NJT
proposes to verify and test signal
locking systems controlled by
microprocessor-based equipment by use
of alternative procedures every 4 years
after initial baseline testing or program
change as follows:
• Verification of the Cyclic
Redundancy Check (CRC)/Check Sum/
Universal Control Number (UNC) of the
existing location’s specific application
logic to the previously tested version.
• Testing the appropriate
interconnection to associated signaling
hardware equipment outside the
processor (switch indication, track
indication, signal indication, approach
locking (if external)) to verify correct
and intended inputs to and outputs
from the processor are maintained.
• Analyzing and comparing the
results of the 4 year alternative testing
with the results of the baseline testing
performed at the location and submit
the results to FRA.
• All records of locking tests will
identify the method used (i.e.,
conventional, baseline, or subsequent
alternative method).
Applicant’s justification for relief:
Many of NJT’s interlocking, controlled
points and other locations are controlled
by solid-state vital microprocessorbased systems. These systems utilize
programmed logic equations in lieu of
relays and other mechanical
components for control of both vital and
non-vital functions. The logic does not
change once a microprocessor-based
system has been tested. Locking tests are
documented on installation.
Interested parties are invited to
participate in these proceedings by
submitting written views, data, or
comments. FRA does not anticipate
scheduling a public hearing in
connection with these proceedings since
the facts do not appear to warrant a
hearing. If any interested party desires
an opportunity for oral comment, they
should notify FRA, in writing, before
the end of the comment period and
specify the basis for their request.
All communications concerning these
proceedings should identify the
appropriate docket number (e.g., Waiver
Petition Docket Number FRA–2010–
0134) and may be submitted by any of
the following methods:
• Web site: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: Docket Operations Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12–
140, Washington, DC 20590.
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[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-22008]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA-2010-0123]
Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Request for public comment on proposed collection of
information.
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SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from
the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB). Under 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 reinstatement of previously approved collections.
This document describes one collection of information for which
NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 2, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the docket number in
the heading of this document, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on
the electronic docket site by clicking on ``Help'' or ``FAQ.''
Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Regardless of how you submit comments, you should mention the
docket number of this document.
You may call the Docket Management Facility at 202-366-9826.
Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments and
additional information on the rulemaking process, see the Public
Participation heading of the Supplementary Information section of this
document. Note that all comments received will be posted without change
to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided.
Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all
comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you may visit https://www.dot.gov/privacy.html.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov, or the street
address listed above. Follow the online instructions for accessing the
dockets.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kil-Jae Hong, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., W52-232, NPO-520, Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Hong's
telephone number is (202) 493-0524.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB
for approval, it must first 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 regulation (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;
(iv) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated,
electronic,
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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 for public
comments on the following proposed collection of information for which
the agency is seeking approval from OMB:
Title: 49 CFR 575--Consumer Information Regulations (sections 103
and 105) Qualitative Research.
OMB Control Number: Not Assigned.
Form Number: None.
Affected Public: Passenger vehicle consumers.
Requested Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from approval
date.
Abstract: The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA),
enacted in December 2007, included a requirement that the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) develop a consumer
information and education campaign to improve consumer understanding of
automobile performance with regard to fuel economy, Greenhouse Gases
(GHG) emissions and other pollutant emissions; of automobile use of
alternative fuels; and of thermal management technologies used on
automobiles to save fuel. A critical step in developing the consumer
information program is to conduct proper market research to understand
consumers' knowledge surrounding these issues, evaluate potential
consumer-facing messages in terms of clarity and understand the
communications channels in which these messages should be present. The
research will allow NHTSA to refine messaging to enhance comprehension
and usefulness and will guide the development of an effective
communications plan. NHTSA proposes a multi-phased research project to
gather the data and apply analyses and results from the project to
develop the consumer information program and education campaign.
Estimated Annual Burden: 128.
Number of Respondents: 64.
NHTSA will conduct two research phases. For the first phase, which
this notice addresses, NHTSA will conduct one type of qualitative
research. This research project will consist of two (2) focus groups in
four (4) cities. Each group will have eight (8) participants and will
last two (2) hours for a total of 128 participant hours. The results of
this research phase, as well as comments received to a separate notice
published today, will be used to finalize the content of an online
survey NHTSA will conduct in a second research phase.
The estimated annual burden hour for the first phase of research is
128 hours. Based on the Bureau of Labor and Statistics' median hourly
wage (all occupations) in the May 2009 National Occupational Employment
and Wage Estimates, NHTSA estimates that it will take an average of
$15.95 per hour for professional and clerical staff to gather data,
distribute and print material. Therefore, the agency estimates that the
cost associated with the burden hours is $2,041.60 ($15.95 per hour x
128 burden hours).
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.
Issued on: August 30, 2010.
Gregory A. Walter,
Senior Associate Administrator, Policy and Operations.
[FR Doc. 2010-22008 Filed 9-2-10; 8:45 am]
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