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OMB Control No:
2127-0002
ICR Reference No:
200708-2127-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200604-2127-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/NHTSA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Importation of Vehicles and Equipment Subject to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety, Bumper and, Theft Prevention
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
11/27/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/31/2007
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
11/30/2010
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2007
Responses
63,818
0
8,381,800
Time Burden (Hours)
42,413
0
72,860
Cost Burden (Dollars)
2,414
0
317,000
Abstract:
Currently approved collection for all aspects of agency program to monitor the importation of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment subject to the Federal motor vehicle safety, bumper, and theft prevention standards.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 30112
Name of Law: Manufacturing, Selling, and Importing Noncomplying Vehicles
US Code:
49 USC 30114
Name of Law: Vehicles Imported for Research, Investigations, etc-Special Exemptions
US Code:
49 USC 30143
Name of Law: Motor Vehicles Imported by Individuals Employed Outside the U.S.
US Code:
49 USC 30144
Name of Law: Importing a Motor Vehicle on a Temporary Basis
US Code:
49 USC 30118
Name of Law: Notification of Safety Defects
US Code:
49 USC 30120
Name of Law: Remedies for Defects and Noncompliance
US Code:
49 USC 30119
Name of Law: Notification Requirements for Safety Defects
US Code:
49 USC 30141
Name of Law: Importing Motor Vehicles Capable of Complying with Standards
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
72 FR 27354
05/15/2007
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
72 FR 45301
08/13/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Importation of Vehicles and Equipment Subject to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety, Bumper, and Theft Prevention Standards
HS 7a Box 8, HS 7a Box 10, HS 7a Box 10a, HS 7a Box 7, HS 7 Box 3, REVISED-HS-7
Registered Importer's Conformity Certification
,
Application for Determination of Eligible Motor Vehicles for Show or Display
,
Importers Application HS 7a Box 8
,
Application for Permission to Import a Motor Vehicle for Show or Display
,
Importers Application HS 7a Box 10a
,
DOT HS 7 Declaration Form
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
63,818
8,381,800
0
0
-8,317,982
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
42,413
72,860
0
0
-30,447
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
2,414
317,000
0
0
-314,586
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The only reported adjustment resulting from the profound decrease in the volume of imports of nonconforming vehicles, occasioned by the weakening of the dollar against foreign currencies. Therefore, reducing the hours and cost from the last submission.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
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]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Coleman Sachs 202 366-3151 csachs@nhtsa.dot.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
08/31/2007