This proposed survey is approved for use subject to the following conditions: (1) Your proposed questions 3, 3A, and 3B must be moved to the end of the attitude and reported usage section, i.e., just before question 12 on the 1984 survey and just before question 11 on the 1985 survey, and (2) In the 1985 survey, your proposed question 10 must be moved to the front to become the new question 3. It must also be rewritten to read "Since last year, would you say you wear your seat belt more often, less often, or about the same?" The first change is necessary to minimize the likelihood that early questions (such as the proposed 3, 3A, and 3B on accidents) would bias later responses (on seat belts). In the 1985 survey, the new question 3 (your proposed question 10) required rewording because people are more likely to report increased usage if the question refer specifically to the state law.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1986
03/31/1986
3,000
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750
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EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF THE RECENTLY ENACTED MANDATORY OCCUPANT RESTRAINT LAW IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THESE SURVEYS WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE PUBLIC'S KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR REGARDING RESTRAINT USE IN LIGHT OF THE MANDATORY OCCUPANT RESTRAINT LAW. THERE WILL BE THREE SURVEYS CONDUCTED, ONE BEFORE THE LAW GOES INTO EFFECT (OCTOBER 1984) AND TWO AFTER ITS IMPLEMENTATION (MARCH 1985 AND SEPT. 1985).
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.