New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Communication Research

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form NHTSA Form 1391 New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Communication Research	Form	New	Repair queued
Appendix H - Cognitive Testing Guide.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-06-30	Repair queued
Appendix G - Government 5-Star Rating.png	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-06-30	Repair queued
Appendix F - MaxDiff Executive Summary.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-06-30	Repair queued
Appendix E - MaxDiff Experimental Design Scenarios.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-06-30	Repair queued
Appendix D - Full Window Sticker.PDF	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2017-06-30	Repair queued
NCAP Communications Research_Supporting Statement Part B.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2017-06-30	Repair queued
NCAP Communications Research_Supporting Statement Part A.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2017-06-30	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
227345	New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Communication Research	Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 201706-2127-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/NHTSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Communication Research
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: Improperly submitted	Conclusion Date: 07/16/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/30/2017
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this research is to obtain critical information that will allow NHTSA and NCAP to fulfill a congressional mandate to improve highway traffic safety. Specifically, the data from this collection will be used to enhance consumer comprehension of safety rating information, enhance the usefulness of safety rating information found on the Monroney label (“window sticker”), and guide the development of communications related to safety ratings and vehicle safety technologies. While initially focused solely on Monroney label (“window sticker”) communications, our qualitative research efforts and research for other NHTSA programs have shown that the consumer purchase process today largely lives online. In fact, according to IHS Automotive 2016 Car Buyer Journey Study, 88% of new-vehicle buyers use the Internet to research their new vehicle purchase. As a result, the findings from this quantitative research will be used by the Office of Communications and Consumer Information (OCCI) in coordination with the NCAP program office to inform safety rating communications as well as content decisions for relevant web-based communications. As NCAP is responsible for providing consumers with important safety information that will assist them in their vehicle purchase decisions, this research will be used to gather data to substantiate the priorities new-vehicle buyers place on safety ratings and the effectiveness of safety communications approaches. The data collected will also provide meaningful insights into the consumers’ vehicle purchase process.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 1231-1233 Name of Law: The Automobile Information Disclosure Act
   PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 1144 Name of Law: The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act:A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)
  

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:
	82 FR 175	01/03/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 12694	06/19/2017
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
New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Communication Research	NHTSA Form 1391	NCAP Communication Reseacrh

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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 reason for the program change is the introduction of a new information collection request on NCAP communications research.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $95,190

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: 07/30/2017

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