Trucking Fleet Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for Managing Mixed Fleets

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form Form No. 2 IC6.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: Researchers Form and Instruction	New
Form Form No. 1 IC6.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: Researchers Form and Instruction	New
Form Form No. 2 IC5.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: State and Federal Personnel Form and Instruction	New
Form Form No. 1 IC5.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: State and Federal Personnel Form and Instruction	New
Form Form No. 2 IC4.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Drivers Form and Instruction	New
Form Form No. 1 IC4.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Drivers Form and Instruction	New
Form Form No. 2 IC3.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Sales Personnel Form and Instruction	New
Form Form No. 1 IC3.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Sales Personnel Form and Instruction	New
Form Form No. 2 IC2.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: Industry Engineers Form and Instruction	New
Form Form No. 1 IC2.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: Industry Engineers Form and Instruction	New
Form Form No. 2 IC1.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Fleet Managers Form and Instruction	New
Form Form No. 1 IC1.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Fleet Managers Form and Instruction	New
30-day FR for Trucking Fleet CONOPS.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-04-23
Supporting Statement A for CONCOPS_2.11.2021.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-02-16
60-day FR for Trucking Fleet CONOPS.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-12
AttachmentI Virginia Tech ITB Approval Letter.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-12
AttachmentH PostRoadshow Questionnaire.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-12
AttachmentG PreRoadshow Questionnaire.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-12
AttachmentF Respondent Recruitment Script.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-12
AttachmentE_Title 49 CFR S 1.87.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-12
AttachmentD_Title 49 USC S 31502.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-12
AttachmentC_Title 49 USC S 31136.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-12
AttachmentB_Title 49 USC S 31133.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-12
AttachmentA_Title 49 USC S 504.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-12
Supporting Statement B for CONOPS_2.11.2021.docx Supporting Statement B	2021-02-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
245792	IC6.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: Researchers Form and Instruction	New
245791	IC6.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: Researchers Form and Instruction	New
245790	IC5.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: State and Federal Personnel Form and Instruction	New
245789	IC5.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: State and Federal Personnel Form and Instruction	New
245788	IC4.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Drivers Form and Instruction	New
245786	IC4.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Drivers Form and Instruction	New
245785	IC3.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Sales Personnel Form and Instruction	New
245784	IC3.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Sales Personnel Form and Instruction	New
245783	IC2.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: Industry Engineers Form and Instruction	New
245782	IC2.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: Industry Engineers Form and Instruction	New
245781	IC1.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Fleet Managers Form and Instruction	New
245780	IC1.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Fleet Managers Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202102-2126-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FMCSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Trucking Fleet Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for Managing Mixed Fleets
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/04/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,660	0
Time Burden (Hours)	176	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Although accessible automated driving systems (ADS), ADS-equipped trucks hold the promise of increased safety, productivity, and efficiency, it is not clear how these vehicles should be integrated into fleet operations with conventional trucks for mixed-fleet operations. Through this new voluntary information collection survey FMCSA seeks reporting information from truck industry representatives regarding their opinions and perception of ADS. FMCSA has contracted with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) to administer this study and analyze its results. The primary goal of this study is to develop and demonstrate a pragmatic Fleet Concept of Operations or CONOPS. This CONOPS will provide the trucking industry with clear guidelines on how to safely deploy and benefit from ADS-equipped trucks. The study will consist of up to four roadshows hosted by VTTI to be held alongside existing truck shows and conferences, with a phase 1 (a pre-road show) and a phase II (a post roadshow) to reach 6 different types of respondents: fleet managers, industry engineers, CMV sales, CMV drivers, State and Federal government, and researchers. Each roadshow will include multiple hands-on demonstrations provided by various ADS vendors. As part of the roadshow, VTTI will distribute pre- and post-roadshow questionnaires to obtain opinions about the ADS technologies from members of the trucking industry who are attending the roadshows. The questionnaire data collected in Phase I of the study (pre-roadshow) will allow the gathering of baseline opinions regarding ADS technologies. Once respondents participate in the hands-on demonstrations at the roadshow, it will be determined whether their opinions on the technologies have changed by data collected in Phase 2, the post-roadshow. Potential respondents can participate in the roadshow for free and there is no obligation to complete the Phases 1 and 2 questionnaires. The data collected will be baseline opinions that members of the trucking fleet have regarding ADS technologies. Questionnaires will be downloaded from the cell phones to the VTTI secure servers after the roadshows.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 504 Name of Law: Reports and records
   US Code: 49 USC 31133 Name of Law: General Powers of the Secretary of Transportation
   US Code: 49 USC 31136 Name of Law: United States Government Regulations
   US Code: 49 USC 31502 Name of Law: Requirements for qualification, hours of service, safety, and equipment standards
  

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:
	85 FR 69678	11/03/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 21781	04/23/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 12

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
IC1.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Fleet Managers	Form No. 1	PreRoadshow questionnaire
IC1.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Fleet Managers	Form No. 2	PostRoadshow questionnaire
IC2.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: Industry Engineers	Form No. 2, Form No. 1	PreRoadshow questionnaire ,   PostRoadshow questionnaire
IC2.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: Industry Engineers	Form No. 2	PostRoadshow questionnaire
IC3.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Sales Personnel	Form No. 1	PreRoadshow questionnaire
IC3.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Sales Personnel	Form No. 2	PostRoadshow questionnaire
IC4.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Drivers	Form No. 1	PreRoadshow questionnaire
IC4.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: CMV Drivers	Form No. 2	PostRoadshow questionnaire
IC5.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: State and Federal Personnel	Form No. 1	PreRoadshow questionnaire
IC5.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: State and Federal Personnel	Form No. 2	PostRoadshow questionnaire
IC6.1 - Pre-roadshow Questionnaire: Researchers	Form No. 1	PreRoadshow questionnaire
IC6.2 - Post-roadshow Questionnaire: Researchers	Form No. 2	PostRoadshow questionnaire

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	2,660	0	0	2,660	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	176	0	0	176	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new ICR therefore the proposed burden hours are considered a burden increase.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,039

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 06/04/2021

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