The proposed data collection is approved for the intended uses described in the supporting statements, but because the information collected will not be nationally representative, results should not be used as primary support for nationwide policies or regulations
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
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133
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The current project seeks to understand the decisions that states and local agencies use when deciding to require and implement seat belts on school buses and the funding mechanisms that are used to pay for seat belt installation. To accomplish this, NHTSA proposes conducting discussions and informal interviews with school districts that have seat belts on buses, as well as those who decided not to implement or who are struggling to implement, in order to identify components that influence seat belt acquisition and use. From there, Model Policy and Best Practices guide will be developed to assist jurisdictions that are considering a requirement regarding seat belts on school buses. Finally, the project will also obtain data related to the role of distraction and whether seat belts aid in managing behavior on school buses. The project will culminate with a final report to explain the results and outcomes from the projectâs activities.
Responses to this collection are strictly voluntary, however responses are necessary in order to identify challenges and best practices regarding seat belt implementation and funding. The expected responding entities include school district representatives who have agreed to participate in the interviews, as well as any bus drivers from those participating districts who are willing to complete the online survey. The collection of information will occur as needed over the course of approximately 9 months. The findings of the interviews and surveys will be maintained in projects records, however any personally identifiable information (e.g. names) will be kept separate from the survey data. Findings will be reported in the form of a Model Policy and Best Practices Guide, as well as a final project report. These would include any relevant feedback from participants such as common and best practices, as well as challenges and lessons learned. Reports resulting from this research will not identify any individuals by name. School districts may be identified, but only if permission is given to NHTSA by the school district.
NHTSA will receive the final project report and the Model Policy and Best Practices Guide, which will ultimately be made available to the general public as well.
This is a new information collection to understand the decisions that states and local agencies face when deciding to implement safety belts on school buses and the funding mechanisms that are used to pay for safety belt installation. As such, it requires a program change to add the
estimated 133 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.
Form NHTSA Form 1415 Education on Proper Use of Safety Belts on School Buses
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Education on Proper Use of Safety Belts on School Buses