NHTSA has issued a regulation requiring manufacturers to install advanced air bags that reduce the likelihood of injury or fatality in a crash. A three-stage phase-in of mandatory advanced air bags was implemented.
There is an 82 hour increase adjustment to Item 13 on the OMB form 83-I. The reason for this increase is explained as follows. At present, OMB Clearance 2127-0599 gives NHTSA approval to collect 1,260 burden hours a year from industry, or 61 hours from each of 22 manufacturers. However, there was an
increase in the number of manufacturers from 21 to 22 due to the separation of Daimler-Chrysler into: Chrysler Corporation and Daimler AG. This resulted in a 61 hour increase from the current OMB inventory of 1,260 burden hours a year
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.