49 CFR 585; Phase-In Reporting Requirements

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
NHTSA Event Data Recorders (2127-AM78) Phase-In Part A Supporting Statements 20251118 (1) (1).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-02-17	Available
NHTSA-2025-0050-0006_attachment_1.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-02-17	Available
Anon - NHTSA-2025-0050-0003.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-02-17	Available
U.S.C. Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION 30111, 30112, 30117.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-10-21	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
41950	Annual Compliance Report		Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2127-0535	ICR Reference No: 202602-2127-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 202510-2127-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/NHTSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 49 CFR 585; Phase-In Reporting Requirements
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 03/20/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 02/18/2026
Terms of Clearance: OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11(c). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide a summary of all comments related to the information collection requirements contained in the rule and any changes made in response to these comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2029	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2029
Responses	22	0	22
Time Burden (Hours)	22	0	22
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection request (ICR) is to request approval for a modification of a previously approved information collection. Specifically, NHTSA is requesting approval for a modified information collection that would require manufacturers of passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses with a GVWR of 3,855 kg (8,500 lbs.) or less that are equipped with event data recorders (EDRs) to annually submit a report, and maintain records related to the report, concerning the number of such vehicles that meet the EDR requirements of 49 CFR 563 during the phase-in period.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 30111, 30112, 30117 Name of Law: vehicle safety act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2127-AM78	Proposed rulemaking	90 FR 54619	11/28/2025

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Annual Compliance Report

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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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,188

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: 02/18/2026

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