Characterizing Ambulance Driver Training in EMS Systems

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1331 State EMS Office Interview Form and Instruction	New
Form 1318 Driver Training Assessment: EMS Agency Form	New
AppendixF2-InvitationState.docx Supplementary Document	2016-02-02
AppendixF1-InvitationAgency.docx Supplementary Document	2016-02-02
AppendixE2-StateItemExplanation.docx Supplementary Document	2016-02-02
AppendixE1-AgencyItemExplanation.docx Supplementary Document	2016-02-02
AppendixC-30 Day Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-02-02
AppendixB-60 Day Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-02-02
AppendixA-Authority.docx Supplementary Document	2016-02-02
Ambulance Driver Training ICR Section B.docx Supporting Statement B	2016-02-02
Ambulance Driver Training ICR Section A.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-02-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
219932	State EMS Office Interview Form and Instruction	New
219929	Driver Training Assessment: EMS Agency Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2127-0724	ICR Reference No: 201602-2127-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/NHTSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Characterizing Ambulance Driver Training in EMS Systems
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: 02/21/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/25/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/29/2020	36 Months From Approved
Responses	8,153	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,153	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	70,154	0	0

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Abstract: One important way of reducing ambulance crashes is through operator training. Unfortunately, limited information is available concerning the common characteristics or the effectiveness of ground ambulance operator training. Following recommendations put forth by the National Emergency Medical Service Advisory Council, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposes to conduct a study to assess the status of emergency vehicle operator training throughout the United States. NHTSA is seeking approval to conduct an Internet-based survey of local agencies that provide ground ambulance services and a semi-structured interview with representatives from State EMS offices for the 50 States and Washington, D.C.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 301 Name of Law: National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966
  

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:
	80 FR 3011	01/21/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 23850	04/29/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Driver Training Assessment: EMS Agency	1318	Driver Training Assessment: EMS Agency
State EMS Office Interview	1331	State EMS Office Interview

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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	8,153	0	0	8,153	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,153	0	0	2,153	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	70,154	0	0	70,154	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. As such, it requires a program change to add the 2,153 estimated hours for the new information collection to the existing burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $31,095

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: 02/25/2016

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