NHTSA, in prescribing a FMVSS, is to considers available relevant motor vehicle safety data, consults with appropriate agencies, and obtain safety comments from the responsible agencies, States, Safety commissions, public and other related parties.
The agency published Part 585 Subpart - K "Ejection Mitigation Phase-in Reporting Requirements" in 2011. The phase-in reporting requirements will start in 2013 and be completed in 2017. This is a new collection of information. As such, it requires a program change to add the estimated 1,260 hours for the new information collection to existing burden
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:
(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;
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.