Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NHTSA 1145 Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information Program Form	New
Appendix C - Tire Fuel Efficiency Focus Group Discussion Guide_06292011.docx Supplementary Document	2011-06-30
Appendix I - Tire Labels_06292011.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-06-30
Appendix H - Workbook and Handouts_06292011.pptx Supplementary Document	2011-06-30
Tire Fuel Efficiency Focus Group Supporting Statments Sec B_06292011.docx Supporting Statement B	2011-06-30
NHTSA Tire Fuel Efficiency Focus Group Supporting Statement_06292011.docx Supporting Statement A	2011-06-30
Appendix A - Federal Register (Final Rule).pdf Supplementary Document	2011-05-17
Appendix D - OMB Post Review Letter.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-05-17
Appendix I - Tire Labels.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-05-17
Appendix H - Focus Group Workbook Activity and Handouts 5-16-2011.pptx Supplementary Document	2011-05-17
Appendix G - Public Meeting NOTES March 26 2010.doc Supplementary Document	2011-05-17
Appendix F - RMAPUB~1.PPT Supplementary Document	2011-05-17
Appendix F - CALIFO~1.PDF Supplementary Document	2011-05-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
197744	Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information Program Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2127-0674	ICR Reference No: 201105-2127-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/NHTSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information Program
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 06/30/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/27/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2014	36 Months From Approved
Responses	120	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	108	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) , enacted in December 2007, included a requirement that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) develop a national tire fuel efficiency program to educate consumers about the effect of tires on automobile fuel efficiency, safety and durability. The goal of this program is to provide consumers with a convenient way of determining the effect of tire choices and the potential tradeoffs between tire fuel efficiency and tire safety and durability. Under the EISA, NHTSA is required to establish a replacement tire fuel efficiency rating system, determine methods for providing tire rating information to consumers and develop a national tire maintenance consumer education program. The enactment of the new rating system will require tire manufacturers to rate their replacement tires across three aspects of tire performance: rolling resistance (one measurement of fuel efficiency), wet traction (one measurement of safety) and tread wear life (one measurement of durability). Comparing the three different ratings for replacement tires will enable consumers to see how different tires can affect the fuel economy performance of their vehicles.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 140 111 (a) Name of Law: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
   US Code: 49 USC 301, section 30168 Name of Law: Motor Vehicle Safety
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2127-AK45	Final or interim final rulemaking	75 FR 15894	05/10/2010

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 54217	09/03/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 28300	05/16/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information Program	NHTSA 1145, NHTSA 1146	Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Screener ,   Tire Fuel Efficiency Focus Group Discussion Guide

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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	120	0	0	120	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	108	0	0	108	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection resulting in a program change of an additional 108 burden hours added to NHTSA overall burden hour total. This new information collection submitted to address public concerns with previous research completed for this initiative.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $63,870

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 05/27/2011

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