Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emissions, and Alternative Fuels Education ProgramQuantitative Materials Testing Research Plan

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NHTSA Form 1296 Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emissions, and Alternative Fuels Education ProgramQuantitative Materials Testing Research Plan Form	New
Appendix E_D_FactSheet_TechnologyShort.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-10
Appendix E_C_FactSheet_Technology.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-10
Appendix E_B_FactSheet_Standards.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-10
Appendix E_A_FactSheet_DrivingTips.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-08-10
Appendix C - 2014 Fuel Economy Focus Group Report_KH.pptx Supplementary Document	2015-08-10
Appendix C - 2012 Fuel Economy Survey Report_KH.pptx Supplementary Document	2015-08-10
Appendix C - 2011 Fuel Economy Focus Group Report_KH.docx Supplementary Document	2015-08-10
Appendix B_49 USC § 32908(g)_KH.docx Supplementary Document	2015-08-10
Appendix A_49 USC § 32908_KH.docx Supplementary Document	2015-08-10
Fuel Economy Materials Testing Research_Supporting Statement Part B_KH_08042015_Final.docx Supporting Statement B	2015-08-10
Fuel Economy Materials Testing Research_Supporting Statement Part A_KH_08052015_Final.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-08-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
217826	Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emissions, and Alternative Fuels Education ProgramQuantitative Materials Testing Research Plan Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2127-0713	ICR Reference No: 201508-2127-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/NHTSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emissions, and Alternative Fuels Education ProgramQuantitative Materials Testing 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: 01/07/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/14/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2019	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	667	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) added a requirement to develop Consumer Information and Consumer Education programs to raise consumer awareness about certain aspects of vehicle fuel economy and alternative fuel use (see 49 U.S.C. § 32908 ). Under EISA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in consultation with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is required to develop and implement by rule a consumer education program to improve consumer understanding of automobile performance in terms of fuel economy, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and other emissions, and also to inform consumers of the benefits of using alternative fuels in automobiles and the location of stations with alternative fuel capacity. Separately, EISA also requires NHTSA to establish a consumer education campaign about the fuel savings that would be recognized from the purchase of vehicles equipped with "thermal management technologies," including energy efficient air conditioning systems and glass.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	80 FR 99	01/02/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 45577	07/30/2015
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 ProgramQuantitative Materials Testing Research Plan	NHTSA Form 1296	Fuel Economy, GHG, Other Emissions, and Alternative Fuels Education Program

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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	2,000	0	0	2,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	667	0	0	667	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: 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 for testing fuel economy communications materials, resulting in a program change of adding 667.67 burden hours to NHTSA's overall total.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $62,800

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: 10/14/2015

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