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Avenue between Chicago O’Hare
International Airport (O’Hare) and Lake
Street/US Route 20, and on a proposed
alignment connecting I–90 and I–294
along the west side of O’Hare. Those
actions grant licenses, permits and
approvals for the project.
DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is
advising the public of final agency
actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A
claim seeking judicial review of the Tier
2 Federal agency actions of the
proposed highway and transit project
will be barred unless the claim is filed
on or before May 18, 2013. If the Federal
law that authorizes judicial review of a
claim provides a time period of less
than 150 days for filing such claim, then
that shorter time period still applies.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Norman R. Stoner, P.E., Division
Administrator, Federal Highway
Administration, 3250 Executive Park
Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703,
Phone: (217) 492–4600, Email address:
Norman.Stoner@dot.gov. The FHWA
Illinois Division Office’s normal
business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
You may also contact Mr. John
Fortmann, P.E., Illinois Department of
Transportation, Acting Deputy Director
of Highways, Region One Engineer, 201
West Center Court, Schaumburg, Illinois
60196, Phone: (847) 705–4000. The
Illinois Department of Transportation
Region One’s normal business hours are
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
hereby given that the FHWA and other
Federal agencies have taken final agency
actions by issuing licenses, permits and
approvals for the following highway and
transit project in the State of Illinois:
improving the Elgin-O’Hare
Expressway/Thorndale Avenue corridor
to a toll road with three basic lanes in
each direction and space reserved in the
median for transit accommodations;
construction of a new toll road between
I–90 and I–294 (known as the West
Bypass) with two basic lanes in each
direction and space reserved on the east
side of the north leg of the West Bypass
for transit accommodations; and lane
additions on I–90, I–290, and I–294. The
actions by the Federal agencies, and the
laws under which such actions were
taken, are described in the Tier 2 Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)
for the project approved on October 30,
2012; and Record of Decision (ROD)
issued on December 12, 2012; and other
documents in the FHWA administrative
record. The FEIS, ROD and other
documents in the FHWA administrative
record are available by contacting
FHWA or the Illinois Department of
Transportation at the addresses above.
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Project information can be viewed and
downloaded from the project Web site
https://www.elginohare-westbypass.org.
The FEIS can also be downloaded from
https://www.dot.il.gov/desenv/env.html,
or hard copies of the FEIS and the ROD
are available upon request.
This notice applies to all Federal
agency decisions as of the issuance date
of this notice and all laws under which
such actions were taken, including, but
not limited to:
1. General: National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321–
4351] Federal-Aid Highway Act [23
U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. 128].
2. Air: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401–
7671(q)].
3. Land: Section 4(f) of the
Department of Transportation Act of
1966 [49 U.S.C. 303 and 23 U.S.C. 138].
4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act
[16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section
1536]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16
U.S.C. 703–712].
5. Historic and Cultural Resources:
Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended
[16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq].
6. Water Resources: Safe Drinking
Water Act [42 U.S.C. 300(f)–300(j)(6)];
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act [16 U.S.C.
1271–1287].
7. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990
Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988
Floodplain Management; E.O. 12898
Federal Actions to Address
Environmental Justice in Minority
Populations and Low Income
Populations.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Program Number 20.205, Highway Research,
Planning and Construction. The regulations
implementing Executive Order 12372
regarding intergovernmental consultation on
Federal programs and activities apply to this
program).
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1).
Issued on: December 12, 2012.
Norman R. Stoner,
Division Administrator, Springfield, Illinois.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA–2011–
0126]
Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping
Requirements
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.
AGENCY:
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Request for public comment on
proposed collection of information.
ACTION:
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 February 19, 2013.
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.
SUMMARY:
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KilJae Hong, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., W52–232, NPO–520,
Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Hong’s
telephone number is (202) 493–0524
and email address is kiljae.hong@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 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)),1 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,
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 Consumer
Education Program Qualitative
Research.
OMB Control Number: Not Assigned.
Form Number: None.
Affected Public: Passenger vehicle
consumers and users.
Requested Expiration Date of
Approval: Three years from approval
date.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Abstract
The Energy Independence and
Security Act of 2007 (EISA), enacted in
December 2007, included a requirement
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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 Gas (GHG)
emissions and other pollutant
emissions; of automobile use of
alternative fuels; and of thermal
management technologies used on
automobiles to save fuel. In order to
achieve the objectives of the consumer
education program and fulfill its
statutory obligations, 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.
As NHTSA develops content and
materials related to the consumer
information program, it is important to
test these materials to ensure they are
effective at providing important
information about fuel economy, GHGs
and other emissions and alternative
fuels. Although previous research
provided the data necessary to inform
draft development of these materials,
including relevant knowledge gaps
among consumers and topics that are
most interesting and compelling, this
new research will be to identify any
refinements needed prior to finalizing
the NPRM content and proposed
campaign direction. The purpose of this
research is to ensure that NHTSA’s
communication efforts utilize materials
that are interesting, appealing and easy
to comprehend. Asking consumers to
share their opinions about the concepts,
design and content will help NHTSA
refine materials so that the campaign
effectively engages and educates
consumers, thus fulfilling NHTSA’s
statutory requirements.
NHTSA is seeking to conduct
qualitative focus group research to guide
the development and refinement of
materials that will be used in this
consumer information program.
Specifically, the objectives guiding this
research include the following:
1. Understand consumer perceptions
of existing information on fuel
economy, GHGs and other emissions,
thermal management technologies and
alternative fuels.
2. Determine the most effective and
compelling messages that will improve
understanding about fuel economy,
GHGs and other emissions, thermal
management technologies and
alternative fuels.
3. Test materials and content
developed to assess consumer
comprehension and likelihood to
encourage behavior change.
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The materials that NHTSA expects to
test in this research include the
following:
• Key messages
• Interactive infographic blueprint
• YouTube driving video game user
experience brief
• Fuel economy video storyboard and
script
• Online banner advertisements (as
animated GIFs)
Æ 5 previously tested that have been
adjusted to meet current messaging
Æ 5 new ads
Specifically, NHTSA seeks to conduct
two (2) focus groups each, homogeneous
by gender, in three (3) cities (six groups
in total). In order to obtain consumer
feedback in different regions of the
country, we recommend conducting
these groups in one city in each of the
following regions: Northeast, South or
Midwest, and West. With consideration
to the cities previously used for this
research we plan to conduct these
groups in the following metro areas:
• Philadelphia, PA (high-congestion
Northeast market)
• Portland, OR (‘‘green’’ West Coast
market)
• St. Louis, MO (general consumer
Midwest market)
For the purposes of this study, the
recommended screening criteria are
broad enough to include a cross-section
of all vehicle drivers and purchasers
throughout the U.S. Potential subjects
will be asked several questions to
determine their eligibility to participate
in the focus groups. Respondents will be
screened based on the following criteria:
• Participants must be 18 years or
older.
• Participants must currently possess
a valid driver’s license.
• Participants must currently own or
lease a vehicle.
• Participants must be the primary or
a shared decision maker for vehicle
purchases in their household.
Respondents in each city will be split
into one of two groups: (1) Females; and
(2) Males. It is our experience that in
mixed-gender focus groups that cover
technical or vehicle information, males
will dominate the conversation and the
females in the room will defer to their
opinions. Splitting the groups in each
city based on gender will allow us to
collect information and feedback from
both genders to inform the
communications campaign.
Each focus group will last
approximately two hours, and will
include eight participants. Trends heard
throughout various conversations will
inform the consumer education plan
and will be tested quantitatively
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through additional research.
Throughout these groups, there will be
opportunities to include quantitative
aspects; however, strategic
recommendations will be based on an
analysis of conversations that explore
whether or not consumers understand
the fuel economy-related content being
communicated and whether or not the
messages provide consumers with the
information they require and encourage
them to seek out additional relevant
information.
Estimated Annual Burden: 96 hours.
Number of Respondents: 48.
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.
How do I submit confidential business
information?
Public Participation
We will consider all comments that
Docket Management receives before the
close of business on the comment
closing date indicated above under
DATES. To the extent possible, we also
will consider comments that Docket
Management receives after that date. If
Docket Management receives a comment
too late for us to consider it, we will
consider that comment as an informal
suggestion for future rulemaking action.
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How do I prepare and submit
comments?
Your comments must be written and
in English. To ensure that your
comments are filed correctly in the
Docket, please include the docket
number of this document in your
comments. Your comments must not be
more than 15 pages long (see 49 CFR
553.21). We established this limit to
encourage you to write your primary
comments in a concise fashion.
However, you may attach necessary
additional documents to your
comments. There is no limit on the
length of the attachments.
If you are submitting comments in
hard copy, please submit two copies of
your comments, including the
attachments, to DOT’s Docket
Management at the address given under
ADDRESSES.
You may also submit your comments
to the docket electronically by logging
onto https://www.regulations.gov. Click
on ‘‘Help’’ at the top of the screen to
obtain instructions for filing the
document electronically.
How can I be sure that my comments
were received?
If you wish DOT’s Docket
Management to notify you upon its
receipt of your comments, enclose a
self-addressed, stamped postcard in the
envelope containing your comments.
Upon receiving your comments, Docket
Management will return the postcard by
mail.
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If you wish to submit any information
under a claim of confidentiality, you
should submit three copies of your
complete submission, including the
information you claim to be confidential
business information, to the Chief
Counsel, NHTSA, at the address given
above under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT. In addition, you should
submit two copies, from which you
have deleted the claimed confidential
business information, to Docket
Management at the address given above
under ADDRESSES. When you send a
comment containing information
claimed to be confidential business
information, you should include a cover
letter setting forth the information
specified in our confidential business
information regulation (49 CFR part
512).
Will the agency consider late
comments?
How can I read the comments submitted
by other people?
You may read the comments received
by Docket Management at the address
given under ADDRESSES. The hours of
the Docket are indicated above in the
same location. You also may see the
comments on the Internet. To read the
comments on the Internet, go to
https://www.regulations.gov, and follow
the instructions for accessing the
Docket.
Please note that even after the
comment closing date, we will continue
to file relevant information in the
Docket as it becomes available. Further,
some people may submit late comments.
Accordingly, we recommend that you
periodically check the Docket for new
material.
Gregory A. Walter,
Senior Associate Administrator, Policy and
Operations.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA–2012–0170]
Proposed Collection of Information:
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Fleet
Survey
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Request for public comment on
proposed collection of information.
AGENCY:
The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), on
behalf of the Department of
Transportation (DOT), invites public
comment on our intent to request Office
of Management and Budget (OMB)
approval to conduct an information
collection. This collection of
information will be in the form of a onetime survey of medium- and heavy-duty
truck fleet managers.
DATES: Comments must be received
within 60 days of publication of this
notice.
SUMMARY:
You may submit comments
[identified by Docket No. NHTSA–
2012–0170] through one of the
following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 1 (202) 493–2251.
• Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., West Building, Room W12–
140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except on Federal holidays.
Instructions: Each submission must
include the Agency name and the
Docket number for this Notice. Note that
all comments received will be posted
without changes to https://
www.regulations.gov including any
personal information provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
James D. MacIsaac Jr., Fuel Economy
Division, Office of International Policy,
Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs,
NVS–132, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Phone: (202) 366–9108.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before an agency submits a proposed
collection of information to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
approval, it must publish a document in
the Federal Register providing a 60-day
ADDRESSES:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA-2011-0126]
Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping 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 February 19, 2013.
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.
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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 and email address is kil-jae.hong@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 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)),\1\ an agency must ask for public comment on the following:
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2012).
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(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, 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 Consumer
Education Program Qualitative Research.
OMB Control Number: Not Assigned.
Form Number: None.
Affected Public: Passenger vehicle consumers and users.
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 Gas (GHG) emissions
and other pollutant emissions; of automobile use of alternative fuels;
and of thermal management technologies used on automobiles to save
fuel. In order to achieve the objectives of the consumer education
program and fulfill its statutory obligations, 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.
As NHTSA develops content and materials related to the consumer
information program, it is important to test these materials to ensure
they are effective at providing important information about fuel
economy, GHGs and other emissions and alternative fuels. Although
previous research provided the data necessary to inform draft
development of these materials, including relevant knowledge gaps among
consumers and topics that are most interesting and compelling, this new
research will be to identify any refinements needed prior to finalizing
the NPRM content and proposed campaign direction. The purpose of this
research is to ensure that NHTSA's communication efforts utilize
materials that are interesting, appealing and easy to comprehend.
Asking consumers to share their opinions about the concepts, design and
content will help NHTSA refine materials so that the campaign
effectively engages and educates consumers, thus fulfilling NHTSA's
statutory requirements.
NHTSA is seeking to conduct qualitative focus group research to
guide the development and refinement of materials that will be used in
this consumer information program. Specifically, the objectives guiding
this research include the following:
1. Understand consumer perceptions of existing information on fuel
economy, GHGs and other emissions, thermal management technologies and
alternative fuels.
2. Determine the most effective and compelling messages that will
improve understanding about fuel economy, GHGs and other emissions,
thermal management technologies and alternative fuels.
3. Test materials and content developed to assess consumer
comprehension and likelihood to encourage behavior change.
The materials that NHTSA expects to test in this research include
the following:
Key messages
Interactive infographic blueprint
YouTube driving video game user experience brief
Fuel economy video storyboard and script
Online banner advertisements (as animated GIFs)
[cir] 5 previously tested that have been adjusted to meet current
messaging
[cir] 5 new ads
Specifically, NHTSA seeks to conduct two (2) focus groups each,
homogeneous by gender, in three (3) cities (six groups in total). In
order to obtain consumer feedback in different regions of the country,
we recommend conducting these groups in one city in each of the
following regions: Northeast, South or Midwest, and West. With
consideration to the cities previously used for this research we plan
to conduct these groups in the following metro areas:
Philadelphia, PA (high-congestion Northeast market)
Portland, OR (``green'' West Coast market)
St. Louis, MO (general consumer Midwest market)
For the purposes of this study, the recommended screening criteria are
broad enough to include a cross-section of all vehicle drivers and
purchasers throughout the U.S. Potential subjects will be asked several
questions to determine their eligibility to participate in the focus
groups. Respondents will be screened based on the following criteria:
Participants must be 18 years or older.
Participants must currently possess a valid driver's
license.
Participants must currently own or lease a vehicle.
Participants must be the primary or a shared decision
maker for vehicle purchases in their household.
Respondents in each city will be split into one of two groups: (1)
Females; and (2) Males. It is our experience that in mixed-gender focus
groups that cover technical or vehicle information, males will dominate
the conversation and the females in the room will defer to their
opinions. Splitting the groups in each city based on gender will allow
us to collect information and feedback from both genders to inform the
communications campaign.
Each focus group will last approximately two hours, and will
include eight participants. Trends heard throughout various
conversations will inform the consumer education plan and will be
tested quantitatively
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through additional research. Throughout these groups, there will be
opportunities to include quantitative aspects; however, strategic
recommendations will be based on an analysis of conversations that
explore whether or not consumers understand the fuel economy-related
content being communicated and whether or not the messages provide
consumers with the information they require and encourage them to seek
out additional relevant information.
Estimated Annual Burden: 96 hours.
Number of Respondents: 48.
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.
Public Participation
How do I prepare and submit comments?
Your comments must be written and in English. To ensure that your
comments are filed correctly in the Docket, please include the docket
number of this document in your comments. Your comments must not be
more than 15 pages long (see 49 CFR 553.21). We established this limit
to encourage you to write your primary comments in a concise fashion.
However, you may attach necessary additional documents to your
comments. There is no limit on the length of the attachments.
If you are submitting comments in hard copy, please submit two
copies of your comments, including the attachments, to DOT's Docket
Management at the address given under ADDRESSES.
You may also submit your comments to the docket electronically by
logging onto https://www.regulations.gov. Click on ``Help'' at the top
of the screen to obtain instructions for filing the document
electronically.
How can I be sure that my comments were received?
If you wish DOT's Docket Management to notify you upon its receipt
of your comments, enclose a self-addressed, stamped postcard in the
envelope containing your comments. Upon receiving your comments, Docket
Management will return the postcard by mail.
How do I submit confidential business information?
If you wish to submit any information under a claim of
confidentiality, you should submit three copies of your complete
submission, including the information you claim to be confidential
business information, to the Chief Counsel, NHTSA, at the address given
above under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. In addition, you should
submit two copies, from which you have deleted the claimed confidential
business information, to Docket Management at the address given above
under ADDRESSES. When you send a comment containing information claimed
to be confidential business information, you should include a cover
letter setting forth the information specified in our confidential
business information regulation (49 CFR part 512).
Will the agency consider late comments?
We will consider all comments that Docket Management receives
before the close of business on the comment closing date indicated
above under DATES. To the extent possible, we also will consider
comments that Docket Management receives after that date. If Docket
Management receives a comment too late for us to consider it, we will
consider that comment as an informal suggestion for future rulemaking
action.
How can I read the comments submitted by other people?
You may read the comments received by Docket Management at the
address given under ADDRESSES. The hours of the Docket are indicated
above in the same location. You also may see the comments on the
Internet. To read the comments on the Internet, go to https://www.regulations.gov, and follow the instructions for accessing the
Docket.
Please note that even after the comment closing date, we will
continue to file relevant information in the Docket as it becomes
available. Further, some people may submit late comments. Accordingly,
we recommend that you periodically check the Docket for new material.
Gregory A. Walter,
Senior Associate Administrator, Policy and Operations.
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