Returned as improperly submitted because the certification was not made. Resubmit well before the end of the month, at which time the authorization expires.
Additionally, ensure that the burden reduction of 21 hours is truly due to agency administrative action, rather than a re-estimate. Change the supporting statement to be clear on this question. If a re-estimate, correct the burden calculation.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2006
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2007
21
0
21
1,281
0
1,281
0
0
0
NHTSA has issued a regulation requiring manufacturers to install advanced air bags that reduce the likelihood of injury or fatality in a crash. A two-stage phase-in of mandatory advanced air bags was implemented. Each phase covers a three year period. Phase 1 began Sept. 1, 2003 and Phase two begins September 1, 2007. A third phase increasing the belted 5th female dummy belted requirements, added August 31, 2006, begins September 1, 2009.
There is a 21 hour reduction adjustment to Item 13 on the OMB form 83-I. The reason for this reduction is explained as follows. At present, OMB Clearance 2127-0599 gives NHTSA approval to collect 1,281 burden hours a year from industry, or 61 hours from each of 21 manufacturers. This figure of 61 hours represents the burden hours that would result if reports for two separate but related phase-ins were due the same year, e.g., both the higher speed test requirement using 50th percentile adult male test dummies and the higher speed test requirement using the 5th percentile adult female dummies. At no time from October 31, 2003 through October 31, 2006 has there been a requirement for manufacturers to provide two such phase-in reports. Thus, this figure of 61 hours should have been 60 hours per manufacturer, or a total collection of information burden on industry of 1,260 hours.
There are no program changes or adjustments to item 14 on the OMB form 83-I.
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.
2127-0599.pdf
Confidential Law.TXT
2127-0599 Final SS.doc
Part 585 - Advanced Air Bag Phase-in Reporting Requirements