Motorcycle Helmets (Labeling)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
FMVSS No 218 Motorcycle Helmets.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-09-17	Available
MotorVehicleSafetyAct 49USC301.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-09-17	Available
18 Supporting Statement for Motorcycle Helmet Labels September 16 2014_FINAL.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2014-09-17	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26222	Motorcycle Helmets (Labeling)		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2127-0518	ICR Reference No: 201408-2127-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201106-2127-011
Agency/Subagency: DOT/NHTSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Motorcycle Helmets (Labeling)
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: 05/13/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/29/2014
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2015
Responses	3,250,000	0	1,800,000
Time Burden (Hours)	9,100	0	5,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,300,000	0	720,000

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Abstract: This information collection requires labeling for each helmet by the manufacturer. The labeling ensures helmet safety to helmet users and enables NHTSA to identify the helmet manufacturer for enforcing the Standard.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 39 USC Chapter 301- 30111 and 30117 Name of Law: Motor Vehicle 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:
	79 FR 16420	03/25/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 41623	07/16/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Motorcycle Helmets (Labeling)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	3,250,000	1,800,000	0	0	1,450,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,100	5,000	0	0	4,100	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,300,000	720,000	0	0	580,000	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is an adjustment reported because of the increased number of responses received, resulting in burden hours increased from 5,000 to 9,100 hours and the cost increase from $720,000 to $1,300,000.

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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: 09/29/2014

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