Consumer Compliant Information

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form HS 350 Consumer Compliant Information Form and Instruction	Modified
2127-0008 18 SS_FINAL.doc Supporting Statement A	2011-10-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26141	Consumer Compliant Information Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2127-0008	ICR Reference No: 201110-2127-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200804-2127-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/NHTSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Consumer Compliant Information
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/23/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/21/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2015	36 Months From Approved
Responses	47,211	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	11,803	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Information from owners of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment is reviewed by NHTSA staff to determine whether a safety-related defect trend or catastrophic failure is developing that would warrant a safety defect investigation.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 301 Name of Law: Title 49 of the USC
  

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 67555	11/01/2011
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
Consumer Compliant Information	HS 350	Vehicle Owners 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	47,211	0	0	12,584	0	34,627
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,803	0	0	3,146	0	8,657
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: The adjustment was created by the hour burden increased from 8,657 to 11,803 as a result of the number of respondents submitting consumer complaints increased from 34,627 to 47,211.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $356,592

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: 11/21/2011

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