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
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0
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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.