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‘‘Brake’’ instead of ‘‘Brake Air’’ on the
subject vehicles.
7. Lastly, NHTSA believes that, as
these affected trucks are predominately
used as commercial vehicles with
professional drivers, operators will
monitor their vehicle’s condition and
take note of any warning signs and
gauge readings to ensure proper
functionality of all systems. As DTNA
states, and we agree, drivers will be
familiar with the meaning of telltales
and other warnings and the feedback
provided to the driver in these vehicles
if a low brake pressure condition exists
would be well understood.
NHTSA concludes that simultaneous
activation of red ‘‘Brake’’ telltale with a
black contrasting background, message
center wording ‘‘LOW AIR!’’ in large
white letters on a substantially sized
green contrasting background, and an
audible alert for a low air pressure
condition, along with the primary and
secondary air gauge indicators, and the
reduced drivability of the vehicles
under a low air pressure condition,
provides adequate notification to the
operator that a brake malfunction exists.
NHTSA further concludes that the
discrepancy with the labeling
requirement is unlikely to lead to any
misunderstanding since other sources of
correct information beyond the ‘‘Brake’’
telltale, are always provided.
NHTSA’s Decision: In consideration
of the foregoing, NHTSA finds that
DTNA has met its burden of persuasion
that the FMVSS No. 101 noncompliance
is inconsequential as it relates to motor
vehicle safety. Accordingly, DTNA’s
petition is hereby granted and DTNA is
consequently exempted from the
obligation to provide notification of, and
remedy for, the subject noncompliance
in the affected vehicles under 49 U.S.C.
30118 and 30120.
NHTSA notes that the statutory
provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and
30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to
file petitions for a determination of
inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to
exempt manufacturers only from the
duties found in sections 30118 and
30120, respectively, to notify owners,
purchasers, and dealers of a defect or
noncompliance and to remedy the
defect or noncompliance. Therefore, this
decision only applies to the subject
vehicles that DTNA no longer controlled
at the time it determined that the
noncompliance existed. However, the
granting of this petition does not relieve
vehicle distributors and dealers of the
prohibitions on the sale, offer for sale,
or introduction or delivery for
introduction into interstate commerce of
the noncompliant vehicles under their
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control after DTNA notified them that
the subject noncompliance existed.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120:
delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and
501.8.
Jeffrey M. Giuseppe,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA–2017–0051]
Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping
Requirements
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT.
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
reinstatements of previously approved
collections. This document describes
the collection of information for which
NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before September 18, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by DOT Docket Number
NHTSA–2017–0051 using any of the
following methods:
Electronic submissions: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Docket Management Facility,
M–30, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC
20590.
Hand Delivery: West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
Each submission must include the
agency name and the docket number for
this notice. Note that all comments
received will be posted without change
to https://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathy J. Sifrit, Contracting Officer’s
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Representative, Office of Behavioral
Safety Research (NPD–320), National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, W46–466,
Washington, DC 20590. Dr. Sifrit’s
phone number is 202–366–0868, and
her email address is kathy.sifrit@
dot.gov.
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:
Title: Older Driver Rearview Video
Systems.
Type of Request: New information
collection.
OMB Clearance Number: None.
Form Number: NHTSA Forms 1398
and 1399.
Requested Expiration Date of
Approval: 3 years from date of approval.
Summary of the Collection of
Information: The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
proposes to collect information from
older licensed drivers about their
driving performance, driving habits, and
levels of familiarity with rearview video
systems (RVSs), and to measure their
ability to avoid obstacles while backing
using an RVS as compared to using only
mirrors and shoulder checks. Following
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initial data collection, the research team
will develop a training protocol based
on common errors participants made
during the first study segment. During
the training segment of the study, a new
sample of participants will complete
backing tasks similar to those in the first
segment. Then participants will be
randomly assigned to either a training
group or a placebo group. Following
training all participants will again
complete a series of backing tasks.
Analyses will test whether the training
improved drivers’ ability to use the RVS
appropriately. This research would give
the traffic safety community greater
insight into the extent to which older
drivers are able to use RVSs effectively
and whether training in proper use of
the devices improves their ability to use
the systems to back safely.
Study participation will be voluntary
and will be solicited among residents of
residential communities, senior centers,
and/or service- or faith-based
organizations in the southeastern
Pennsylvania area through community
newsletters and other community
media. Interested older adults will
attend a public meeting to learn about
the research opportunity including
inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Following the meeting, interested older
adults will provide their name and
telephone number on a signup sheet. A
project assistant will then call
individuals on the signup sheet and
conduct a brief telephone pre-screening
to ensure that all participants meet
inclusion and exclusion criteria; the
project assistant will also answer
questions about study participation. For
interested candidate participants who
meet inclusion criteria, the project
assistant will make appointments to
conduct either a controlled, off-road
backing performance evaluation or a
training protocol evaluation, at a
mutually convenient time. At the
beginning of the appointment, the
project assistant will obtain a signature
from each participant on an informed
consent. A driving rehabilitation
specialist (DRS) will then conduct the
off-road backing performance evaluation
or training protocol evaluation.
Participants will then receive
compensation of $100 for study
participation.
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Throughout the project, the privacy of
all participants would be protected.
Access to the participants’ data would
be controlled using password-protection
for both the computer and the files.
Personally-identifiable information,
such as participants’ postal addresses,
would be kept separate from the data
collected and would be stored in a wall
safe in password-protected folders on an
external hard drive that is only
accessible to study staff who need to
access such information. In addition, all
participant data would be reported in
aggregate, and identifying information
would not be used in any reports
resulting from this data collection effort.
Rigorous de-identification procedures
would be used to prevent participants
from being identified through
reconstructive means.
Description of the Need for the
Information and Proposed Use of the
Information—NHTSA was established
by the Highway Safety Act of l970 (23
U.S.C. 101) to carry out a Congressional
mandate to reduce deaths, injuries, and
economic losses resulting from motor
vehicle crashes on the Nation’s
highways. As part of this mandate,
NHTSA is authorized to conduct
research as a foundation for the
development of traffic safety programs.
A 2014 final rule issued by NHTSA
(Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 111, ‘‘Rear visibility’’) requires rear
visibility technology in all new vehicles
with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) under 10,000 pounds by May
2018, but the anticipated safety gains
depend in part on the extent to which
drivers understand and use the
technology as intended. This study has
two purposes. The first purpose is to
assess the driving performance of adults
50 and older using mirrors and an RVS
while operating a motor vehicle in
reverse. The second purpose is to
develop, implement, and assess the
effectiveness of an RVS training
protocol. Findings will provide
information about whether people ages
50 and older differ in backing
performance when using RVS versus
only mirrors, whether elements of RVS
use are particularly difficult for this
cohort, and whether RVS training
improves older drivers’ ability to avoid
obstacles while backing. NHTSA will
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use the information to inform
recommendations to the driving public
regarding safe backing practices.
Description of the Likely Respondents
(Including Estimated Number, and
Proposed Frequency of Response to the
Collection of Information)—
Respondents will include
independently living licensed drivers,
age 50 and older, in the southeastern
Pennsylvania area. It is estimated that
300 one-time telephone conversations
will be conducted with those who sign
up after the public meeting, to yield 200
participants. Of the 200 participants,
120 will complete a one-time controlled,
off-road backing performance evaluation
that will inform the development of the
training. The remaining 80 will
complete the one-time training protocol
evaluation.
Estimate of the Total Annual
Reporting and Record Keeping Burden
Resulting from the Collection of
Information—The total estimated
burden for this information collection is
365 hours. The 300 telephone prescreening will average 15 minutes in
length including introduction,
qualifying questions, potential
participant questions, logistical
questions, and conclusion for an
estimated total burden of 75 hours. For
the 120 participants who complete the
controlled, off-road backing
performance evaluation, the estimated
average burden is 75 minutes (15
minutes for the informed consent form
plus 60 minutes for the backing
evaluation) for a total estimate of 150
hours. For the 80 participants who
complete the training protocol
evaluation, the estimated average
burden is 105 minutes because of the
additional 30 minutes for training (or
placebo) for a total estimate of 140
hours. Participants will incur no costs
from the data collection and
participants will incur no record
keeping burden and no record keeping
cost from the information collection.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. Section 3506(c)(2)(A).
Issued in Washington, DC on July 17, 2017.
Jeff Michael,
Associate Administrator, Research and
Program Development.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA-2017-0051]
Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT.
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 reinstatements of previously approved collections. This
document describes the collection of information for which NHTSA
intends to seek OMB approval.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 18, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket Number
NHTSA-2017-0051 using any of the following methods:
Electronic submissions: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow
the online instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Docket Management Facility, M-30, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Each submission must include the agency name and the docket number
for this notice. Note that all comments received will be posted without
change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal
information provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy J. Sifrit, Contracting Officer's
Representative, Office of Behavioral Safety Research (NPD-320),
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, W46-466, Washington, DC 20590. Dr. Sifrit's phone number is 202-
366-0868, and her email address is kathy.sifrit@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:
Title: Older Driver Rearview Video Systems.
Type of Request: New information collection.
OMB Clearance Number: None.
Form Number: NHTSA Forms 1398 and 1399.
Requested Expiration Date of Approval: 3 years from date of
approval.
Summary of the Collection of Information: The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposes to collect information
from older licensed drivers about their driving performance, driving
habits, and levels of familiarity with rearview video systems (RVSs),
and to measure their ability to avoid obstacles while backing using an
RVS as compared to using only mirrors and shoulder checks. Following
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initial data collection, the research team will develop a training
protocol based on common errors participants made during the first
study segment. During the training segment of the study, a new sample
of participants will complete backing tasks similar to those in the
first segment. Then participants will be randomly assigned to either a
training group or a placebo group. Following training all participants
will again complete a series of backing tasks. Analyses will test
whether the training improved drivers' ability to use the RVS
appropriately. This research would give the traffic safety community
greater insight into the extent to which older drivers are able to use
RVSs effectively and whether training in proper use of the devices
improves their ability to use the systems to back safely.
Study participation will be voluntary and will be solicited among
residents of residential communities, senior centers, and/or service-
or faith-based organizations in the southeastern Pennsylvania area
through community newsletters and other community media. Interested
older adults will attend a public meeting to learn about the research
opportunity including inclusion and exclusion criteria. Following the
meeting, interested older adults will provide their name and telephone
number on a signup sheet. A project assistant will then call
individuals on the signup sheet and conduct a brief telephone pre-
screening to ensure that all participants meet inclusion and exclusion
criteria; the project assistant will also answer questions about study
participation. For interested candidate participants who meet inclusion
criteria, the project assistant will make appointments to conduct
either a controlled, off-road backing performance evaluation or a
training protocol evaluation, at a mutually convenient time. At the
beginning of the appointment, the project assistant will obtain a
signature from each participant on an informed consent. A driving
rehabilitation specialist (DRS) will then conduct the off-road backing
performance evaluation or training protocol evaluation. Participants
will then receive compensation of $100 for study participation.
Throughout the project, the privacy of all participants would be
protected. Access to the participants' data would be controlled using
password-protection for both the computer and the files. Personally-
identifiable information, such as participants' postal addresses, would
be kept separate from the data collected and would be stored in a wall
safe in password-protected folders on an external hard drive that is
only accessible to study staff who need to access such information. In
addition, all participant data would be reported in aggregate, and
identifying information would not be used in any reports resulting from
this data collection effort. Rigorous de-identification procedures
would be used to prevent participants from being identified through
reconstructive means.
Description of the Need for the Information and Proposed Use of the
Information--NHTSA was established by the Highway Safety Act of l970
(23 U.S.C. 101) to carry out a Congressional mandate to reduce deaths,
injuries, and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes on
the Nation's highways. As part of this mandate, NHTSA is authorized to
conduct research as a foundation for the development of traffic safety
programs.
A 2014 final rule issued by NHTSA (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 111, ``Rear visibility'') requires rear visibility
technology in all new vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) under 10,000 pounds by May 2018, but the anticipated safety
gains depend in part on the extent to which drivers understand and use
the technology as intended. This study has two purposes. The first
purpose is to assess the driving performance of adults 50 and older
using mirrors and an RVS while operating a motor vehicle in reverse.
The second purpose is to develop, implement, and assess the
effectiveness of an RVS training protocol. Findings will provide
information about whether people ages 50 and older differ in backing
performance when using RVS versus only mirrors, whether elements of RVS
use are particularly difficult for this cohort, and whether RVS
training improves older drivers' ability to avoid obstacles while
backing. NHTSA will use the information to inform recommendations to
the driving public regarding safe backing practices.
Description of the Likely Respondents (Including Estimated Number,
and Proposed Frequency of Response to the Collection of Information)--
Respondents will include independently living licensed drivers, age 50
and older, in the southeastern Pennsylvania area. It is estimated that
300 one-time telephone conversations will be conducted with those who
sign up after the public meeting, to yield 200 participants. Of the 200
participants, 120 will complete a one-time controlled, off-road backing
performance evaluation that will inform the development of the
training. The remaining 80 will complete the one-time training protocol
evaluation.
Estimate of the Total Annual Reporting and Record Keeping Burden
Resulting from the Collection of Information--The total estimated
burden for this information collection is 365 hours. The 300 telephone
pre-screening will average 15 minutes in length including introduction,
qualifying questions, potential participant questions, logistical
questions, and conclusion for an estimated total burden of 75 hours.
For the 120 participants who complete the controlled, off-road backing
performance evaluation, the estimated average burden is 75 minutes (15
minutes for the informed consent form plus 60 minutes for the backing
evaluation) for a total estimate of 150 hours. For the 80 participants
who complete the training protocol evaluation, the estimated average
burden is 105 minutes because of the additional 30 minutes for training
(or placebo) for a total estimate of 140 hours. Participants will incur
no costs from the data collection and participants will incur no record
keeping burden and no record keeping cost from the information
collection.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. Section 3506(c)(2)(A).
Issued in Washington, DC on July 17, 2017.
Jeff Michael,
Associate Administrator, Research and Program Development.
[FR Doc. 2017-15219 Filed 7-19-17; 8:45 am]
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