Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements, 51609-51610 [2012-20940]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 165 / Friday, August 24, 2012 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA–2012–0121] Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of 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 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatements 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 October 23, 2012. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to the docket number and be submitted to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Management Facility, West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. Docket hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may call the docket at 202–647–5527. You may also submit comments electronically at www.regulations.gov. SUMMARY: Ms. Amy Berning, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Office of Behavioral Safety Research (NTI–131), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Berning’s phone number is 202– 366–5587 and the email address is amy.berning@dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB for approval, it must 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 regulations (at erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:22 Aug 23, 2012 Jkt 226001 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; and (iv) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 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 public comment on the following proposed collection of information: National Roadside Survey of Alcohol and Drugged Driving 2013 Type of Request—New information collection requirement. OMB Clearance Number—None. Form Number—This collection of information uses no standard forms. Requested Expiration Date of Approval—3 years from date of approval. Summary of the Collection of Information—NHTSA proposes to conduct a study to estimate the prevalence of alcohol-, drug-, and alcohol-and-drug-involved driving, primarily among nighttime weekend drivers, but also daytime Friday drivers, on our Nation’s roadways. A minimum of 7,500 drivers at various locations across the country will be interviewed anonymously at the roadside to: (1) Determine the prevalence of drivers at various BACs, and (2) determine the prevalence of drivers with the presence of various (over-the-counter, prescription, and illegal) drugs in their system. Trained survey teams will obtain data on alcohol and drug use of drivers through passive alcohol sensors (PASs), preliminary breath-test samples, oral fluid samples, and, for a subset of the drivers, blood samples. Each driver will be asked several questions regarding their general driving behavior, alcohol use, drinking-and-driving behavior, drug use, and drugged-driving behavior. Some demographic data will be recorded as well. Data collection would take place over a six month period at 60 different locations across the United States, with PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51609 five data collection sites within each location for a total of 300 data collection sites. Researchers would conduct surveys with at least 7,500 drivers. The research team will consist of a survey manager, a licensed phlebotomist, data collectors, and two off-duty law enforcement officers. Law enforcement officers will wave vehicles into the survey site, and then a data collector will ask the driver to participate in a voluntary, anonymous, research survey. The survey includes questions about alcohol and drug use and impaired driving, a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) breath test, collection of an oral fluid specimen, and collection of a blood sample. The results of the breath and biological samples will not be known to the researchers on site. Breath alcohol test results will be downloaded and analyzed later. Biological samples will be analyzed later at a central laboratory by a trained toxicologist. Drivers must be at least age 16 to participate (18 years to provide a blood sample), speak English or Spanish, not be in emotional or physical distress, not be driving a commercial vehicle, and be able to understand that they are being asked to voluntarily participate in a confidential research study. A road sign will indicate ‘‘Voluntary Survey Ahead.’’ The team’s police officer will flag down the first available vehicle after the data collector indicates that he/she is ready to commence data collection. The data collector will invite the driver to participate in a voluntary anonymous research survey and explain the details of the data collection. The same survey questions as noted above will be used. There will be a total of at least 7,500 subjects. Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use of the Information—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce healthcare and other economic costs associated with motor vehicle crashes. The agency’s goal is to reduce the rate of fatalities in alcohol-related (.08+ BAC) crashes per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, 0.45 in 2011 (the rate in 2006 was .50). NHTSA also has the responsibility to reduce drug-involved driving. While much is known about alcohol-involved driving, relatively little is known about drug-involved driving associated with drivers having consumed psychoactive drugs other than alcohol, alone and in combination with alcohol. This study would significantly add to the body of knowledge about that important issue, providing critical data on alcohol-, drug-, and alcohol-and-drug-involved E:\FR\FM\24AUN1.SGM 24AUN1 51610 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 165 / Friday, August 24, 2012 / Notices drivers on the road. The alcohol use prevalence estimates among drivers will be compared with previous National Roadside Surveys conducted in 1973, 1986, 1996, and 2007. The drug use prevalence estimates will be compared with the results of the 2007 National Roadside Survey, the first time these data were collected. The results of the study will be used by NHTSA to help guide policy development and countermeasure programs intended to reduce the risk on our highways presented by impaired drivers. Description of the Likely Respondents (Including Estimated Number, and Proposed Frequency of Response to the Collection of Information)—Under this proposed effort, the Contractor would collect data from approximately 7,500 subjects. Data collection would take place over a six month period at 60 different sites across the United States, with five data collection sites within each location for a total of 300 data collection locations. Estimate of the Total Annual Reporting and Record Keeping Burden Resulting from the Collection of Information—NHTSA estimates that participants will spend an average of 20 minutes each to complete the survey, for a total of approximately 2,500 hours for the study respondents. The respondents would not incur any reporting cost or record keeping burden from the data collection. Authority: 44 U.S.C. Section 3506(c)(2)(A). Issued on: August 21, 2012. Jeffrey P. Michael, Associate Administrator for Research and Program Development. [FR Doc. 2012–20940 Filed 8–23–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Distracted Driving Grant Program Department of Transportation (DOT), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). ACTION: Notice of funding availability. AGENCY: Pursuant to the recently enacted Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), the Department of Transportation (DOT) announces the availability of funding authorized in the amount of $17.525 million in Federal fiscal year (FY) 2013 funds to provide grants to States for enacting and enforcing distracted driving laws. The FY 2013 funds are subject to an annual obligation erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:22 Aug 23, 2012 Jkt 226001 limitation that may be established in appropriations law. Therefore, the amount available for the grants in FY 2013 may be less than the amount identified above. A State’s distracted driving law must meet statutorily-specified criteria in order for the State to receive a grant. States that are awarded grants also must follow post-award grant requirements. This notice describes the statutorilyspecified criteria, the application requirements and the administrative requirements for the Distracted Driving Grant Program. The Department is publishing this notice to give States an opportunity to submit applications for the newly authorized distracted driving grants as soon as possible in FY 2013. Funds for this grant program are authorized beginning on October 1, 2012. DATES: To receive a grant under the Distracted Driving Grant Program, a State must submit an application by the deadline established by the Secretary. Applications for FY 2013 distracted driving grants must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 9, 2012. Applications received after that date will not be considered. Applications will not be accepted on a rolling basis after the deadline. ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted electronically to the following email address: DOTDDGrants@dot.gov. Only applications submitted to that email address will be deemed properly filed. Instructions for submitting applications are included in Section IV (Application Process). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For legal issues: Ms. Jin Kim, AttorneyAdvisor, Office of the Chief Counsel, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Telephone number: 202–366–1834; email: Jin.Kim@dot.gov. For program issues: Dr. Maggi Gunnels, Associate Administrator, Regional Operations and Program Delivery, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Telephone number: 202–366–2121; email: Maggi.Gunnels@ dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Background II. Eligibility III. Qualification Requirements IV. Application Process V. Program Funding and Award VI. Use of Grant Funds VII. Administration VIII. Additional Information I. Background In 2010, there were nearly 33,000 motor-vehicle related deaths on our PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Nation’s highways. Driving while distracted is a deadly habit that contributes to a significant portion of that total, with 3,000 lives lost in crashes where distraction was a factor. The epidemic of distracted driving is one of our greatest highway safety challenges. On July 6, 2012, the President signed into law the ‘‘Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act’’ (MAP–21), Public Law 112–141, which created a new distracted driving grant program. MAP–21 authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide incentive grants to States that enact and enforce laws prohibiting distracted driving. MAP–21 authorizes funding beginning in fiscal year (FY) 2013. The Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) oversees State highway safety programs on behalf of the Secretary, including application, review, award and administration of grants. MAP–21 authorizes $22.525 million in FY 2013 for the Distracted Driving Grant Program from the Highway Trust Fund. See 23 U.S.C. 405(a)(1)(D). Of this amount, up to $5 million may be expended for the development and placement of broadcast media to support the enforcement of State distracted driving laws. After reserving $5 million for broadcast media support, $17.525 million is authorized in FY 2013 to provide grants under 23 U.S.C. 405(e) (hereinafter ‘‘Section 405(e)’’). However, since these FY 2013 grant funds are subject to an annual obligation limitation, the amount of available funds for the FY 2013 grants may be less. II. Eligibility The Distracted Driving Grant Program, as enacted by MAP–21, derives its definition of ‘‘State’’ from 23 U.S.C. 401. In accordance with 23 U.S.C. 401, the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the Virgin Islands (‘‘the States’’) are eligible to apply for distracted driving grants. III. Qualification Requirements A. General. In FY 2013, a State may qualify for a grant under Section 405(e) in one of two ways. A State may qualify by having a comprehensive primary enforcement distracted driving law (hereinafter ‘‘Distracted Driving Grant’’). See Section III.B. Alternatively, in the first year only, a State may qualify by having a primary enforcement texting law if the State is ineligible for a Distracted Driving Grant (hereinafter ‘‘First-Year Texting-Ban Grant’’). See E:\FR\FM\24AUN1.SGM 24AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA-2012-0121]


Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

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

ACTION: Notice of 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 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), before seeking OMB approval, 
Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of 
information, including extensions and reinstatements 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 October 23, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to the docket number and be submitted 
to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Management Facility, West 
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, Washington, DC 
20590. Docket hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays. You may call the docket at 202-647-5527. You may also 
submit comments electronically at www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Amy Berning, Contracting Officer's 
Technical Representative, Office of Behavioral Safety Research (NTI-
131), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    Ms. Berning's phone number is 202-366-5587 and the email address is 
amy.berning@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 
before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB 
for approval, it must 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 regulations (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; and
    (iv) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, 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 public comment on 
the following proposed collection of information:

National Roadside Survey of Alcohol and Drugged Driving 2013

    Type of Request--New information collection requirement.
    OMB Clearance Number--None.
    Form Number--This collection of information uses no standard forms.
    Requested Expiration Date of Approval--3 years from date of 
approval.
    Summary of the Collection of Information--NHTSA proposes to conduct 
a study to estimate the prevalence of alcohol-, drug-, and alcohol-and-
drug-involved driving, primarily among nighttime weekend drivers, but 
also daytime Friday drivers, on our Nation's roadways. A minimum of 
7,500 drivers at various locations across the country will be 
interviewed anonymously at the roadside to: (1) Determine the 
prevalence of drivers at various BACs, and (2) determine the prevalence 
of drivers with the presence of various (over-the-counter, 
prescription, and illegal) drugs in their system. Trained survey teams 
will obtain data on alcohol and drug use of drivers through passive 
alcohol sensors (PASs), preliminary breath-test samples, oral fluid 
samples, and, for a subset of the drivers, blood samples. Each driver 
will be asked several questions regarding their general driving 
behavior, alcohol use, drinking-and-driving behavior, drug use, and 
drugged-driving behavior. Some demographic data will be recorded as 
well.
    Data collection would take place over a six month period at 60 
different locations across the United States, with five data collection 
sites within each location for a total of 300 data collection sites. 
Researchers would conduct surveys with at least 7,500 drivers. The 
research team will consist of a survey manager, a licensed 
phlebotomist, data collectors, and two off-duty law enforcement 
officers. Law enforcement officers will wave vehicles into the survey 
site, and then a data collector will ask the driver to participate in a 
voluntary, anonymous, research survey.
    The survey includes questions about alcohol and drug use and 
impaired driving, a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) breath test, 
collection of an oral fluid specimen, and collection of a blood sample. 
The results of the breath and biological samples will not be known to 
the researchers on site. Breath alcohol test results will be downloaded 
and analyzed later. Biological samples will be analyzed later at a 
central laboratory by a trained toxicologist.
    Drivers must be at least age 16 to participate (18 years to provide 
a blood sample), speak English or Spanish, not be in emotional or 
physical distress, not be driving a commercial vehicle, and be able to 
understand that they are being asked to voluntarily participate in a 
confidential research study.
    A road sign will indicate ``Voluntary Survey Ahead.'' The team's 
police officer will flag down the first available vehicle after the 
data collector indicates that he/she is ready to commence data 
collection. The data collector will invite the driver to participate in 
a voluntary anonymous research survey and explain the details of the 
data collection. The same survey questions as noted above will be used. 
There will be a total of at least 7,500 subjects.
    Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use of the 
Information--The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 
(NHTSA) mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce 
healthcare and other economic costs associated with motor vehicle 
crashes. The agency's goal is to reduce the rate of fatalities in 
alcohol-related (.08+ BAC) crashes per 100 million vehicle miles 
traveled, 0.45 in 2011 (the rate in 2006 was .50). NHTSA also has the 
responsibility to reduce drug-involved driving. While much is known 
about alcohol-involved driving, relatively little is known about drug-
involved driving associated with drivers having consumed psychoactive 
drugs other than alcohol, alone and in combination with alcohol. This 
study would significantly add to the body of knowledge about that 
important issue, providing critical data on alcohol-, drug-, and 
alcohol-and-drug-involved

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drivers on the road. The alcohol use prevalence estimates among drivers 
will be compared with previous National Roadside Surveys conducted in 
1973, 1986, 1996, and 2007. The drug use prevalence estimates will be 
compared with the results of the 2007 National Roadside Survey, the 
first time these data were collected. The results of the study will be 
used by NHTSA to help guide policy development and countermeasure 
programs intended to reduce the risk on our highways presented by 
impaired drivers.
    Description of the Likely Respondents (Including Estimated Number, 
and Proposed Frequency of Response to the Collection of Information)--
Under this proposed effort, the Contractor would collect data from 
approximately 7,500 subjects. Data collection would take place over a 
six month period at 60 different sites across the United States, with 
five data collection sites within each location for a total of 300 data 
collection locations.
    Estimate of the Total Annual Reporting and Record Keeping Burden 
Resulting from the Collection of Information--NHTSA estimates that 
participants will spend an average of 20 minutes each to complete the 
survey, for a total of approximately 2,500 hours for the study 
respondents. The respondents would not incur any reporting cost or 
record keeping burden from the data collection.

    Authority: 44 U.S.C. Section 3506(c)(2)(A).

    Issued on: August 21, 2012.
Jeffrey P. Michael,
Associate Administrator for Research and Program Development.
[FR Doc. 2012-20940 Filed 8-23-12; 8:45 am]
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