Supporting Statement for Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emissions, and Alternative Fuels Education Program Quantitative Research Plan

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NHTSA Form 1160 Supporting Statement for Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emissions, and Alternative Fuels Education Program Quantitative Research Plan Form	New
Fuel Economy_Supporting Statement A_rev 012712.docx Supporting Statement A	2012-01-30
Fuel Economy_Supporting Statement B_rev 012712.docx Supporting Statement B	2012-01-30
Appendix E - Title 49 Chapter 301 Section 30168.docx Supplementary Document	2011-11-17
Appendix B - 49 USC 32908(g)_gap.docx Supplementary Document	2011-11-17
Appendix A - 49 USC 32908_gap.docx Supplementary Document	2011-11-17
Appendix C - Fuel Economy Messaging Audit.docx Supplementary Document	2011-11-17
Appendix F - Fuel Economy Focus Group Report.docx Supplementary Document	2011-11-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
200212	Supporting Statement for Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emissions, and Alternative Fuels Education Program Quantitative Research Plan Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2127-0681	ICR Reference No: 201111-2127-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/NHTSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Supporting Statement for Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emissions, and Alternative Fuels Education Program Quantitative Research Plan
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: 01/31/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/29/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2013	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,500	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,500	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this consumer research is to gather critical information that will allow NHTSA to fulfill its role in educating consumers about fuel economy, GHG emissions, other emissions, alternative fuels, and thermal management technologies pursuant to EISA. The findings from this proposed research will assist NHTSA in ensuring that the relevant content is comprehended by consumers and can help them in improving their vehicles' fuel economy and lowering emissions by making them aware of the behaviors that affect a vehicle's fuel economy and the available fuels and technologies.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 32908 Name of Law: Automobile Fuel Economy
  

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 52383	08/22/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 71123	11/16/2011
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
Supporting Statement for Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emissions, and Alternative Fuels Education Program Quantitative Research Plan	NHTSA Form 1160	Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emmissions, and Alternative Fuels Education Program Quantitative Survey

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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	1,500	0	0	1,500	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,500	0	0	1,500	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 request which will generate a program change of adding 1500 burden hours to NHTSA overall total.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $55,000

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: 11/29/2011

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