Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 4625-4626 [2012-1812]

Download as PDF emcdonald on DSK29S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 19 / Monday, January 30, 2012 / Notices of that vehicle. Wheego has requested an exemption for the LiFe model until August 1, 2012. Wheego is a Delaware corporation with its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Wheego began manufacturing and selling low-speed electric vehicles in the U.S. in June 2009. In April 2011, Wheego began manufacturing its first all-electric passenger car, the two-door, two-seat LiFe model. Wheego also states that it is developing a four-door passenger vehicle for sale in late 2012. In February 2011, Wheego was granted a temporary exemption from the advanced air bag requirements of FMVSS No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection, that is effective until February 11, 2013.4 Wheego states that it plans to meet all other currently applicable FMVSSs for a passenger car. Wheego asserts that the company had intended to develop an ESC system for the LiFe. However, Wheego asserts that delays in funding and later developments made it impossible for Wheego to develop an ESC system for the LiFe before September 2011. Wheego requests an exemption from the ESC requirements until August 1, 2012 for up to 500 vehicles so that it can continue its development and evaluation of a low-emission vehicle.5 Wheego states that the company intends to comply with FMVSS No. 126 at the end of the exemption period. Wheego asserts that a temporary exemption would not unreasonably degrade the safety or impact protection of the vehicle. Wheego states that the LiFe has an ABS system that prevents loss of control by preventing the wheels from locking up and the tires from skidding during braking. Wheego also asserts that its standard tires are wide with wide, circumferential grooves that provide rapid water evacuation to aid wet traction. Wheego notes that the LiFe is limited to a top speed of 65 mph, which may contribute to a reduction of crashes associated with high speeds. Wheego also states that the LiFe has a low center of gravity with 762 pounds of batteries beneath the floorboard of the vehicle. Further, Wheego argues that the relatively limited range of the LiFe compared to gasoline-powered vehicles (100 miles before needing a charge) makes it less likely that a LiFe would be involved in a high-speed or rollover crash. Wheego also asserts that the relatively small number of vehicles that would be produced under the 4 See 76 FR 7898 (Feb. 11, 2011); Docket No. NHTSA–2010–0118. 5 Wheego initially requested an exemption for up to 1,000 vehicles, but later amended its petition to request no more than 500 exempted vehicles. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:09 Jan 27, 2012 Jkt 226001 exemption suggests that the exemption would have a negligible effect on vehicle safety. Wheego argues that an exemption would make the development or field evaluation of a low-emission vehicle easier. Wheego states that it would be able to use consumer feedback and other testing and evaluation to improve design and efficiency to improve charging, battery management, and safety systems in future vehicle models. Wheego states that, without the exemption, the company would not be able to produce enough cars or revenue to sustain these developments or to launch a new vehicle model. Wheego also believes that its success can add to the overall development of lowemission vehicles as a whole by demonstrating the viability of electric cars to consumers and encouraging other manufacturers to build electric cars. Wheego also asserts that the granting of the exemption would be in the public interest. Wheego notes that NHTSA has traditionally found that the public interest is served by affording consumers a wider variety of motor vehicles, by encouraging the development of fuel-efficient and alternative-energy vehicles, and by providing additional employment opportunities. Wheego asserts that granting this petition serves each of those interests. IV. Completeness and Comment Period Upon receiving a petition, NHTSA conducts an initial review of the petition with respect to whether the petition is complete and whether the petitioner appears to be eligible to apply for the requested petition. The agency has tentatively concluded that the petition from Wheego is complete and that Wheego is eligible to apply for a temporary exemption. The agency has not made any judgment on the merits of the application, and is placing a nonconfidential copy of the petition in the docket. The agency seeks comment from the public on the merits of Wheego’s application for a temporary exemption from FMVSS No. 126. We are providing a 30-day comment period. After considering public comments and other available information, we will publish a notice of final action on the application in the Federal Register. Issued on: January 24, 2012. Christopher J. Bonanti, Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. [FR Doc. 2012–1960 Filed 1–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4625 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request January 24, 2012. The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13, on or after the date of publication of this notice. DATES: Comments should be received on or before February 29, 2012 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, or any other aspect of the information collection, including suggestion for reducing the burden, to (1) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or email at OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV and (2) Treasury PRA Clearance Officer, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 11020, Washington, DC 20220, or online at www.PRAComment.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 927–5331, email at PRA@treasury.gov, or the entire information collection request maybe found at www.reginfo.gov. International Affairs OMB Number: 1505–0018. Type of Review: Revision a currently approved collection. Title: Report of Customers’ U.S. Dollar Liabilities to Foreigners. Form: TIC Form BL–2. Abstract: Form BL–2 is required by law and is designed to collect timely information on international portfolio capital movements, including U.S. dollar liabilities of customers of depository institutions, bank and financial holding companies, brokers and dealers vis-a-vis foreigners. The information is necessary in the computation of the U.S. balance of payments accounts and the U.S. international investment position, and in the formulation of U.S. international financial and monetary policies. Affected Public: Private Sector: businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,920. OMB Number: 1505–0189. Type of Review: Revision a currently approved collection. E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1 4626 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 19 / Monday, January 30, 2012 / Notices Title: Report of Maturities of Selected Liabilities of Depository Institutions, Brokers, and Dealers to Foreigners. Form: TIC Form BQ–3. Abstract: Form BQ–3 is required by law and is designed to collect timely information on international portfolio capital movements, including maturities of selected U.S. dollar and foreign currency liabilities of depository institutions, bank and financial holding companies, brokers and dealers to foreigners. This information is necessary in the computation of the U.S. balance of payments accounts and the U.S. international investment position, and in the formulation of U.S. international financial and monetary policies. Affected Public: Private Sector: businesses or other for-profits. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,872. Dawn D. Wolfgang, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–1812 Filed 1–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–25–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Departmental Offices; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request Notice and request for comments. ACTION: The Department of the Treasury, on behalf of itself and the United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) and as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on two proposed information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). The BEP intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for two generic clearances. The first generic clearance will allow the BEP to collect information from attendees of conferences and gatherings for persons who are blind and visually impaired about which tactile features most effectively provide meaningful access to denominate United States paper currency. The second generic clearance will allow the BEP to engage in scientific studies that will help gauge the acuity with which blind and visually impaired persons can denominate United States paper currency using various, tactile features currently being evaluated. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before March 30, 2012 to be assured of consideration. emcdonald on DSK29S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:09 Jan 27, 2012 Jkt 226001 Comments regarding these information collections should be addressed to the BEP Contact listed below and to the Treasury Department PRA Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20220. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by contacting Sonya White, Deputy Chief Counsel, United States Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 14th and C Streets SW., Washington, DC 20228, by telephone at (202) 874–8184, or by email at sonya.white@bep.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Generic Clearances for Meaningful Access Information Collections. OMB Control Number: NEW. Abstract: A court order was issued in American Council of the Blind v. Paulson, 591 F. Supp. 2d 1 (D.D.C. 2008) (‘‘ACB v. Paulson’’) requiring the Department of the Treasury and BEP to ‘‘provide meaningful access to United States currency for blind and other visually impaired persons, which steps shall be completed, in connection with each denomination of currency, not later than the date when a redesign of that denomination is next approved by the Secretary of the Treasury * * * .’’ In compliance with the court’s order, BEP intends to meet individually with blind and visually impaired persons and request their feedback about tactile features that BEP is considering for possible incorporation into the next U.S. paper currency redesign. BEP employees will attend national conventions and conferences for disabled persons. At those gatherings, BEP employees will invite blind and visually impaired persons to provide feedback about certain tactile features being considered for inclusion in future United States currency paper designs. The BEP intends to contract with specialists in the field of tactile acuity to develop methodologies for collecting the feedback. The BEP also intends to contract with specialists in the field of tactile acuity to conduct scientific tests. The specialists contracted with by the BEP will conduct acuity testing with select groups of blind and visually impaired volunteers. The acuity tests will help either confirm or provide other perspectives on the results of BEP’s information collections at national conferences and conventions. The acuity tests will also help provide a scientific basis on which BEP determines the tactile feature to be ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 incorporated into the next United States paper currency design. The BEP’s information collection activities at national conferences will use identical methodologies or otherwise share a common element as those employed by specialists contracted with by BEP to perform scientific acuity studies. Thus the BEP, in order to comply with the court’s order in ACB v, Paulson requests OMB approval for two generic clearances to conduct various information collection activities. Over the next three years, the BEP anticipates undertaking a variety of new information collection activities related to BEP’s efforts to provide meaningful access to U.S. paper currency for blind and visually impaired persons. Following standard OMB requirements, for each information collection that BEP proposes to undertake under each of these generic clearances, the OMB will be notified at least two weeks in advance and provided with a copy of the information collection instrument along with supportive materials. The BEP will only undertake a new collection if the OMB does not object to the BEP’s proposal. Type of Review: New Collection. Affected Public: Individuals, Organizations. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Estimated Number of Respondents: Approximately 500 per year. With regard to information collected at conferences and conventions, BEP is able to estimate the number of attendees at such conferences and meetings based on historical data. The BEP, however, only collects information from volunteers who stop by its information booth, and who care to take the time responding to questions. It is difficult, therefore, to estimate the actual number of respondents from whom BEP may be able to collect information in a year. Estimated Average Time per Respondent: 15 minutes per response. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: Approximately 125 burden hours. With regard to scientifically based acuity studies, they will be designed and conducted at various locations around the country as prescribed by the specialist contracted by the BEP. The BEP estimates two such studies will be conducted per calendar year. Each study will likely involve up to 50 subjects. Each individual data collection session will be approximately 60 minutes long. Estimated Average Time per Respondent: 60 minutes per response. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: Approximately 100 burden hours. E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 19 (Monday, January 30, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4625-4626]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-1812]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

January 24, 2012.
    The Department of the Treasury will submit the following 
information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, on or after the date of 
publication of this notice.

DATES: Comments should be received on or before February 29, 2012 to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the burden estimate, or any other 
aspect of the information collection, including suggestion for reducing 
the burden, to (1) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office 
of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for Treasury, New 
Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or email 
at OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV and (2) Treasury PRA Clearance Officer, 
1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 11020, Washington, DC 20220, or on-
line at www.PRAComment.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submission(s) may be 
obtained by calling (202) 927-5331, email at PRA@treasury.gov, or the 
entire information collection request maybe found at www.reginfo.gov.

International Affairs

    OMB Number: 1505-0018.
    Type of Review: Revision a currently approved collection.
    Title: Report of Customers' U.S. Dollar Liabilities to Foreigners.
    Form: TIC Form BL-2.
    Abstract: Form BL-2 is required by law and is designed to collect 
timely information on international portfolio capital movements, 
including U.S. dollar liabilities of customers of depository 
institutions, bank and financial holding companies, brokers and dealers 
vis-a-vis foreigners. The information is necessary in the computation 
of the U.S. balance of payments accounts and the U.S. international 
investment position, and in the formulation of U.S. international 
financial and monetary policies.
    Affected Public: Private Sector: businesses or other for-profits.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,920.
    OMB Number: 1505-0189.
    Type of Review: Revision a currently approved collection.

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    Title: Report of Maturities of Selected Liabilities of Depository 
Institutions, Brokers, and Dealers to Foreigners.
    Form: TIC Form BQ-3.
    Abstract: Form BQ-3 is required by law and is designed to collect 
timely information on international portfolio capital movements, 
including maturities of selected U.S. dollar and foreign currency 
liabilities of depository institutions, bank and financial holding 
companies, brokers and dealers to foreigners. This information is 
necessary in the computation of the U.S. balance of payments accounts 
and the U.S. international investment position, and in the formulation 
of U.S. international financial and monetary policies.
    Affected Public: Private Sector: businesses or other for-profits.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,872.

Dawn D. Wolfgang,
Treasury PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-1812 Filed 1-27-12; 8:45 am]
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