Record Retention -- 49 CFR Part 576

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2127-0042_SS_2011_FINAL.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2011-09-29	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26167	Record Retention -- 49 CFR Part 576		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2127-0042	ICR Reference No: 201109-2127-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200806-2127-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/NHTSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Record Retention -- 49 CFR Part 576
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/30/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/01/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2014	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2011
Responses	839	0	1,020
Time Burden (Hours)	33,590	0	40,020
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Motor vehicle manufacturers are required to retain one copy of compliants, reports, and other records of malfunctions on motor vehicle safety for period of 5 years from the date that they were generated or acquired by the manufacturer.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC Chp 301 - 30166 (e) Name of Law: Highway Safety
   US Code: 49 USC Chp 301 - 30118 (a) (c) Name of Law: Highway Safety
   US Code: 49 USC Chp 301 - 30165 Name of Law: Highway Safety
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 37189	06/24/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 60599	09/29/2011
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
Record Retention -- 49 CFR Part 576

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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	839	1,020	0	-181	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	33,590	40,020	0	-6,430	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The agency estimated a reduction in the amount manufacturers of vehicles and equipment (including tires and child restraint systems and trailers) that are required to maintain records. As a result there was a reduction of 6,430 burden hours from the previous submission.

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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]? 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: 10/01/2011

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