Agency ensured
the proper statistical techniques are being used for this study.
Further, they ensured the agency will collect the most data
possible from participants.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
15,523
0
0
7,975
0
0
319,394
0
0
This new information collection
request (ICR) is to implement the Commercial Driver Pilot Program,
required by Section 5404 of the Fixing America’s Surface
Transportation Act, 2015 (FAST Act). The primary purpose of the ICR
is conduct research and analysis to determine whether younger
drivers with military experience operating heavy vehicles have
safety records similar to older entry-level drivers (i.e., 21–24
years old) and how specialized military training and experience
impact the safety of this 18- to 20-year-old driving population.
The collection of information is for voluntary reporting on a
monthly basis, as well as on an ad hoc basis. FMCSA will monitor
the monthly data being reported by the motor carriers and will
identify drivers or carriers that may pose a risk to public safety.
Data will be collected from CMV drivers and motor carriers over
three phases. There are 5 information collections, but 4
information collection instruments for data to be collected for
this program include: (1) motor carriers submit a one-time
application to participate in the pilot program; (2) FMCSA collects
driver activity and safety data from the motor carriers on a
monthly basis throughout the pilot program; (3) There is no form
for submission of miscellaneous data such as injury or fatal crash
involving a participating driver, a driver choosing to leave the
study, or a driver leaving the carrier; (4) a motor carrier will
submit additional, optional data, such as OBMS logs or crash
investigation findings, every month; and (5) individual drivers
complete the information form and sign informed consent forms to
participate in the pilot program (control, intrastate, and covered
drivers). FMCSA will evaluate the motor carrier applications and
approve participation based on acceptable safety criteria. Once
motor carriers are approved, the research team will work with those
carriers to identify drivers who will be participating in the pilot
program and ensure the necessary information and consent forms are
received prior to beginning monthly data collection. To minimize
burden on carriers, the research team will work with each carrier
individually to identify how the carrier would prefer to submit the
monthly data on trip information, crashes, and investigations. This
may vary depending on what records the carrier already collects and
the size of the carrier. All carriers will submit data
electronically via a secure file-transfer site hosted by the
contractor. 37 comments were received in response to the 60-day FR
comment period. 17 comments were in favor and 14 comments were in
opposition of the pilot program, whereas 3 comments were neutral.
Each comment and FMCSA's responses are included under Section 8 of
the Supporting Statement. The comments may also be viewed at
Regulations.gov.
PL:
Pub.L. 114 - 94 5404 Name of Law: Fixing America’s Surface
Transportation Act, 2015 (FAST Act)
PL: Pub.L. 114 - 94 5404 Name of Law: Fixing
America's Surface Transportation Act
This is a new ICR due to the
FAST Act, therefore there is an increase in 7,975 burden hours and
$319,394 in burden costs. Annual number of respondents for 5 ICs:
(C1:23 carriers + C2:50 carriers + C3:50 carriers + C4:50 carriers
+ C5:500 drivers) is 673 respondents. Total number of responses for
5 ICs: (23+7200+600+7200+500) is 15,523 responses. Estimated Number
of Respondents over the 3 year period: 1,570 [70 total motor
carriers for C1, C2, C3, and C4 (50 participating at a time); 900
drivers in year 1 for C5; 300 drivers in year 2 for C5; and 300
drivers in year 3 for C5 (500 drivers annualized)].
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.