This pre-test
survey is approved subject to the following conditions. In section
A, DOT must delete questions 1(a), 1(b), 2(b), and 5. In section B
of the two long haul truck forms, DOT must delete question 3 DOT
must also consolidate categories of pickup, delivery, and other
stops and revise question 6 of the two short haul truck forms, as
described in the February 17, 1987 letter from John Chandler of DOT
amending the Department's original request. Question 3(c) of
section is approved for the pre-test only. in addition, the NTACS
survey must be submitted for OMB review under the OMB control
number assigned to t pre-test. At that time, DOT must provide a
fuller explanation of the basis for its need to include each of the
separate proposed data items in the NTACS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1988
12/31/1988
3,200
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0
2,400
0
0
0
0
0
TH IS A ONE-TIME PRE-TEST OF A
FOLLOW-ON SURVEY TO THE TRUCK INVENTORY AN USE SURVEY WHICH WILL
PROVIDE ESSENTIAL DATA TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
ANALYSIS OF HIGHWAY USER CHARGES, TRUCK SIZE AN WEIGHT ISSUES, AND
RELATED ASPECTS OF THE FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY PROGRAM.
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.
NATIONWIDE TRUCK ACTIVITY AND COMMODITY SURVEY PRE-TEST