Reporting of Information and Documents about Potential Defects- Retention of Records 49 CFR Part 579

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
26322	Reporting of Information and Documents about Potential Defects- Retention of Records 49 CFR Part 579	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2127-0616	ICR Reference No: 200209-2127-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200207-2127-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/NHTSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Reporting of Information and Documents about Potential Defects- Retention of Records 49 CFR Part 579
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/20/2002
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/30/2002
Terms of Clearance: As NHTSA acknowledged in its Reg Flex analysis of the early warning final rule, there is uncertainty regarding the number of small businesses that would be subject to the more stringent reporting requirements. NHTSA therefore plans to conduct a review of the industry. OMB requests that NHTSA report its findings in subsequent requests for OMB approval of this colletion, particularly as they relate to NHTSA's estimate of the reporting burden imposed on small businesses. With respect to the applicability of the Data Quality Act, OMB notes NHTSA's statement in its supplemental response to Q. A-2 of the supporting statement: "Regarding this particular information collection request under the Paperwork Reduction Act, NHTSA has reviewed the relevant procedures for the collecion and analysis of the subject information, and believes that the information in question will meet the requirements of the Data Quality Act guidelines of both OMB and DOT. This expectation will be confirmed by the agency in the course of its pre-dissemination review, per the guidelines."

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2006	02/28/2006	12/31/2002
Responses	444	0	137,089
Time Burden (Hours)	240,284	0	234,631
Cost Burden (Dollars)	70,369,000	0	70,369,000

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Abstract: Mandated by the TREAD Act motor vehicle and equipment manufac- turers must report information and submit documents that may assist NHTSA to promptly identify defects to motor vehicle safety

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Reporting of Information and Documents about Potential Defects- Retention of Records 49 CFR Part 579

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	444	137,089	0	0	-136,645	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	240,284	234,631	0	0	5,653	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	70,369,000	70,369,000	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 09/30/2002

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