Flexible Sleeper Berth Pilot Program

ICR 201710-2126-003

OMB: 2126-0066

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Supplementary Document
2018-06-13
Supporting Statement A
2018-06-13
Supplementary Document
2017-11-06
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2017-11-06
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2017-11-06
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2017-11-06
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2017-11-02
Supporting Statement B
2018-06-13
ICR Details
2126-0066 201710-2126-003
Historical Active
DOT/FMCSA
Flexible Sleeper Berth Pilot Program
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)   No
Regular
Approved with change 06/13/2018
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA) 11/29/2017
  Inventory as of this Action Requested Previously Approved
06/30/2021 36 Months From Approved
291,415 0 0
7,845 0 0
238,557 0 0

This is a new ICR. The aim of the Flexible Sleeper Berth Pilot Program is to demonstrate how HOS regulatory flexibility in conjunction with an optional fatigue management program (FMP) could be used to improve driver rest and alertness. Changes to the FMCSA HOS regulations must be data driven and support driver safety. In order to determine whether more flexible HOS regulations improve—or at the very least do not degrade—driver rest and alertness, a study must be conducted with commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. FMCSA has developed the Flexible Sleeper Berth Pilot Program, a research study to collect detailed data on driver sleep and performance when temporarily granted regulatory flexibility. The collection is voluntary. Data will be collected from CMV drivers (hereafter referred to as “driver”) during their online application, briefing session, pilot study participation, and debriefing session. Data collection will primarily focus on sleep, fatigue, safety, and driving performance. The sample of drivers in the study will include those from small, medium, and large carriers, as well as team drivers and owner operators. The collection is reporting. The information reported is the identified statistical analysis of results and findings. The information maintained in records is all data collected. Driver & Motor-carrier applications, background questionnaire, 1099 tax form, WSU invoice tax voucher, and debriefing questionnaire are collected once, whereas the phone briefing information is collected weekly, and the smart phone applications information is collected on a daily basis. FMCSA has contracted with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT), with subcontracts to Washington State University (WSU) and SmartDrive to administer this study and analyze its results. The purpose of this pilot program is to demonstrate how regulatory flexibility related to the SB provision, in conjunction with optional FMP training, could be used to improve driver rest, alertness, and safety performance. Allowing split sleep will allow drivers the opportunity to sleep at times that best suit their needs. To evaluate the operational, safety, and fatigue impacts of flexible SB use, this study will compare duty periods where drivers used the flexible sleeper berth option (“split sleep duty periods”) with duty periods where drivers were compliant with the current sleeper berth regulations (“nighttime sleep duty periods” or “daytime sleep duty periods”). The research team will determine operational impacts, safety impacts, and fatigue impacts of flexible SB use.

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
  
None

Not associated with rulemaking

  82 FR 29145 06/27/2017
82 FR 49924 10/27/2017
Yes

  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 291,415 0 0 291,415 0 0
Annual Time Burden (Hours) 7,845 0 0 7,845 0 0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars) 238,557 0 0 238,557 0 0
Yes
Miscellaneous Actions
No
This is a new ICR. The change in burden hours is due to Agency Discretion. The Agency is re-looking at the option of flexible sleeper berth allowances due to updated sleep research that suggests splitting sleep may be better than getting consolidated sleep during the day time.

$72,057
Yes Part B of Supporting Statement
    Yes
    No
No
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No
Uncollected
Nicole Michel 202 366-4354

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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:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    (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.
11/29/2017


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