NHTSA Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information Program Survey Research Plan

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NHTSA Form Number NHTSA Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information Program Survey Research Plan Form	New
Appendix H - NHTSA Tire Label Edits 10-24-11 v1.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-11-02
Appendix B-Tires Fuel Efficiency Questionnaire 10-31-2011.docx Supplementary Document	2011-11-02
Appendix H - NHTSA Tire Label Edits 10-24-11 v1.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-11-01
Appendix B-Tires Fuel Efficiency Questionnaire 10-31-2011.docx Supplementary Document	2011-11-01
Supporting Statement Part B 10-26-11.docx Supporting Statement B	2011-11-02
Emergency Review Justification Letter (2).pdf Supplementary Document	2011-10-04
NHTSA-2010-0036-0001[1].pdf Supplementary Document	2011-10-04
Appendix E_RMAPUB~1_100311.pptx Supplementary Document	2011-10-04
Appx G_Tires Focus Group Final Report 8-5-2011.docx Supplementary Document	2011-10-03
Appx G_Tires Retailer Interviews Final Report 8-16-2011.docx Supplementary Document	2011-10-03
Appendix F - Public Meeting NOTES March 26 2010.docx Supplementary Document	2011-10-03
Appendix E CALIFO~1_100311.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-10-03
Supporting Statement Part A 10-26-11.docx Supporting Statement A	2011-11-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
200042	NHTSA Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information Program Survey Research Plan Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2127-0678	ICR Reference No: 201110-2127-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/NHTSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NHTSA Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information Program Survey Research Plan
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 11/01/2011
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 11/02/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/01/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2012	6 Months From Approved
Responses	5,200	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,300	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this consumer research is to provide critical information that will allow NHTSA to fulfill its role in developing a new replacement tire rating system and educating consumers about tire maintenance and replacement tires, as mandated by the EISA. Specifically, the data from this collection will be used to: 1) inform the rating system chosen to communicate a tire's fuel efficiency (rolling resistance), safety (wet traction), and durability (tread wear), and 2) guide the development of a consumer education program related to these issues. The findings from this proposed research will assist NHTSA in ensuring that the ratings are comprehended by consumers. NHTSA will use the findings to help develop relevant and effective consumer education efforts to increase awareness and comprehension of tire issues.

Emergency Justfication: Ms. Chandana Achanta Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Office of Management and Budget Washington, DC 20503 Dear Ms. Achanta: Pursuant to Office of Management and Budget procedures established at 5 CFR Part 1320, Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public, I ask that the following collection of information, "Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information Program, Consumer Survey" be processed pursuant to section 1320.13 Emergency processing. I have determined that this information must be collected prior to the expiration of time periods established under Part 1320, and that this information is essential to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) mission to establish a national tire fuel efficiency consumer information program for replacement tires designed for use on motor vehicles to educate consumers about the effect of tires on automobile fuel efficiency, safety, and durability. As discussed in detail in the agency's Supporting Statement Part A for this collection of information, the tire fuel efficiency consumer information program is being developed in accordance with the requirements of Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), and the quantitative consumer research that is the subject of this ICR is essential to establish the program and fulfill the statutory mandate. The statutory deadline for establishing this program was December 1, 2009. NHTSA has already missed this deadline. In addition, the agency cannot reasonably comply with the normal ICR clearance procedures without further delaying the establishment of the program and the benefits to automobile fuel economy, safety, and durability that the program is intended to have. Please approve or disapprove the collection of information by October 31, 2011. As you are aware, NHTSA has taken all practicable steps to consult with other agencies and members of the public in order to minimize the burden of this collection of information. These efforts are described in detail in the Supporting Statement Part A under A8. Sincerely yours, Gregory A. Walter Senior Associate Administrator, Policy and OPerations

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC Chapter 301, Sec. 30168 Name of Law: Motor Vehicle Safety
   PL: Pub.L. 110 - 140 121 Stat 1492 Name of Law: The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
  

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	03/30/2010

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 58864	09/22/2011
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
NHTSA Tire Fuel Efficiency Consumer Information Program Survey Research Plan	NHTSA Form Number 1158	Tire Fuel Efficiency Questionnaire

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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	5,200	0	0	5,200	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,300	0	0	1,300	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, whereby creating a program change of an additional 1300 burden hours to NHTSA's overall total.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $94,425

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: 11/01/2011

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