Quantitative Data on Safety Belt Usage of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
30-day FR for Quantitative Data on Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Safety Belt Usage.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-11-21
[CLEAN] Supporting Statement Part A_Online Survey on Safety Belt Usage of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers 09.11.24.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-09-18
[CLEAN] Supporting Statement Part B_Online Survey on Safety Belt Usage of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers 09.11.24.docx Supporting Statement B	2024-09-18
60-day FR for the Quantitative Data on CMV Drivers Safety Belt Usage.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-09-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
270617	IC-3: Self-administered survey Other-Online Survey	New
270616	IC-2: Piloting the survey	New
270615	IC-1: Pre-testing survey instrument	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202409-2126-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FMCSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Quantitative Data on Safety Belt Usage of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/22/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,060	0
Time Burden (Hours)	177	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This is a new ICR. There are 3 information collection (IC) instruments: IC-1: Pre-testing survey instrument; IC-2: Piloting the survey; and IC-3: Self-administered survey. There is a total of 1060 respondents and 176.65 burden hours, and $3,872 burden costs to respondents. This is to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Clearance for the Collection of Quantitative Data. FMCSA’s mission is to save lives and reduce crashes and injuries by advancing large truck and bus safety through collaboration, education, research, technology, and compliance. The proposed data collection aligns with FMCSA’s mission statement by providing additional insights into CMV drivers’ attitudes and perceptions regarding safety belt usage. No legal or administrative requirements necessitate collection. Under this clearance, FMCSA plans to use quantitative data collection techniques through a self-administered online survey to understand CMV drivers’ perceptions and behaviors regarding safety belt usage and road safety. Respondents will be selected randomly through the online panel provider Centiment, which comprises large population segments. The information collected will add to the understanding of current CMV driver attitudes toward safety belt usage by drivers. The information may help FMCSA understand gaps in knowledge and attitudes about safety belt usage, as well as behaviors and behavioral intentions for safety belt usage. This information can help to inform communication directed at CMV drivers. Further, quantitative research can give FMCSA information about the perceived effectiveness and reactions to messages, advertisements, and materials in reaching and successfully communicating with consumers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 113 Name of Law: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  

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:
	89 FR 50402	06/13/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 92276	11/21/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
IC-1: Pre-testing survey instrument
IC-2: Piloting the survey
IC-3: Self-administered survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	1,060	0	0	0	1,060	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	177	0	0	0	177	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: This is a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $35,950

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 11/22/2024

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