
[Federal Register: March 11, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 48)]
[Notices]               
[Page 13068-13069]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No.: NHTSA-2008-0044]

 
Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

AGENCY: National Highway

ACTION:  Request for public comment on proposed collections of 
information.

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SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from 
the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and 
budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (PRA), before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must 
solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, 
including extensions and reinstatements of previously approved 
collections. This document describes one collection of information or 
which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 12, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Department of 
Transportation Dockets, W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurie Flaherty, Office of Emergency 
Medical Services, NTI-140, telephone (202) 366-2705, fax (202) 366-
7721, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, before an agency submits a 
proposed collection of information to OMB for approval, it must first 
publish a document in the Federal Register providing a 60-day comment 
period and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected 
agencies concerning each proposed collection of information. OMB has 
promulgated regulations describing what must be included in such a 
document. Under OMB's regulation (at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must 
ask for public comment on the following:
    (i) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) How to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected;
    (iv) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks for public 
comments on the following proposed collection of information:
     Title: Enhance 911 (E9-1-1) Grant Program.
     OMB Control Number:
     Requested Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from the 
approval date.
     Type of Request: New collection.

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     Affected Public: Eligible applicants as defined by the E9-1-1 Act 
of 2004.
     Form Number: HS-217.
     Abstract: U.S. Code Title 47, Chapter 8, Subchapter III, Section 
942 authorizes the establishment of a joint grant program between the 
Assistant Secretary of Commerce and the Administrator of the National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of 
Transportation to facilitate coordination among all parties involved in 
the organization of E9-1-1 services and for the establishment of an E9-
1-1 Implementation Coordination Office (ICO). The ICO shall develop, 
collect, and disseminate information concerning practices, procedures, 
and technology used in the implementation of E9-1-1 services.
    Eligibility for a section 942 grant is based upon the entity's 
ability to certify in its application the following: (1) The entity has 
coordinated its application with the public safety answering points 
(PSAP's); (2) The entity has designated a single officer or 
governmental body to serve as the coordinator of implementation of E9-
1-1 services; (3) The entity has established a plan for the 
coordination of and implementation of E9-1-1 services; (4) The entity 
has integrated telecommunications services involved in the 
implementation of E9-1-1 services; (5) No portion of any designated E9-
1-1 charges imposed by a State or other taxing jurisdiction within 
which the applicant is located are being obligated or expected for any 
purpose other than the purposes for which such charges are designated 
during the period beginning 180 days immediately preceding the date of 
application and continuing though the period which the grant funds are 
available.
    The information collected for this grant program is to include 
application submissions and the certification requirements. An 
applicant that seeks to qualify must submit an application containing 
information demonstrating that it satisfies the grant criteria. With 
respect to each of the criteria selected, the proposed rule would 
require certain supporting submissions from the State to demonstrate 
that it meets grant criteria.
     Estimated Annual Burden: 5200 hours.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 56.
     Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Department, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize 
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.

    Issued on: March 6, 2008.
Marilena Amoni,
Associate Administrator for Research and Program Development.
[FR Doc. 08-1002 Filed 3-10-08; 8:45 am]

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