Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emissions, and Alternative Fuels Education ProgramQualitative Research Plan

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NHTSA Form 1257 Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emissions, and Alternative Fuels Education ProgramQualitative Research Plan Form	New
Appendix E - Fuel Economy Messaging Audit_revised 10 06 14.docx Supplementary Document	2014-10-15
Fuel Economy Research Supporting Statement Section A.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-03-27
Appendix B - 49 USC 32908(g).docx Supplementary Document	2014-03-25
Appendix A - 49 USC 32908.docx Supplementary Document	2014-03-25
Fuel Economy Research Supporting Statement Section B.docx Supporting Statement B	2014-03-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
210890	Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emissions, and Alternative Fuels Education ProgramQualitative Research Plan Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2127-0703	ICR Reference No: 201403-2127-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/NHTSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emissions, and Alternative Fuels Education ProgramQualitative Research Plan
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: 10/15/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/15/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2017	36 Months From Approved
Responses	120	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	108	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,400	0	0

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Abstract: The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), enacted in December 2007, included a requirement that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) develop a consumer information and education campaign to improve consumer understanding of automobile performance with regard to fuel economy, Greenhouse Gas emissions and other pollutant emissions; of automobile use of alternative fuels; and of thermal management technologies used on automobiles to save fuel. A critical step in developing the consumer education program is to conduct proper market research to understand consumers' knowledge surrounding these issues, evaluate potential consumer-facing messages in terms of clarity and understand the communications channels through which these messages should be presented. The research will allow NHTSA to refine messaging to enhance comprehension and usefulness and will guide the development of an effective communications plan and education program. NHTSA proposes a multi- phased research project to gather the data and apply analyses and results from the project to develop the consumer information program and education campaign materials.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 32809 Name of Law: The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
  

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:
	77 FR 75255	12/19/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 15383	03/19/2014
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
Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emissions, and Alternative Fuels Education ProgramQualitative Research Plan	NHTSA Form 1258, NHTSA Form 1257	Appendix C - Qualitative Screener ,   Appendix D - Qualitative Discussion Guide

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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	120	0	0	120	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	108	0	0	108	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,400	0	0	2,400	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 request resulting in a program change of adding an additional 108 burden hours to NHTSA's overall total.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $84,425

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: 05/15/2014

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