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OMB Control No:
2127-0576
ICR Reference No:
201907-2127-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201408-2127-004
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/NHTSA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Voluntary Child Safety Seat Registration Form
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
09/09/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/30/2019
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
Responses
10,213,800
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
99,330
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The provisions of the collection ensure that manufacturers of child restraint systems (CRSs): (1) produce registration cards, informational labels and brochures, (2) collect CRS owner registration information and (3) create and keep registration records. The requirements of this collection apply to CRS manufacturers. This required collection supports the United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) strategic goal in safety, by working towards the elimination of transportation related deaths and injuries involving children. CRS manufacturers are required to provide owner registration cards and to label their CRSs with a message informing the consumer/CRS owner of the importance of registering the CRS as well as with information necessary to allow subsequent owners to register the restraint. The CRS manufacturer is required to keep records of the registration information received from the consumer by developing and maintaining a filing system that contains the owner’s name and address. The owner information is important to increase the likelihood that owners will learn of safety recalls of their CRSs, and remedy the safety problems with their CRSs. CRS manufacturers are also required to disclose in all CRSs: (1) a printed instructions brochure with step-by-step information on how the restraint is to be used and (2) permanent labeling that gives “quick-look” information on whether the restraint meets the safety requirements, recommended installation and use, the child weight limit for using the lower anchors to attach the child restraint to the vehicle and warnings against misuse. The provided instructions and labeling are to guide the consumer on how to properly activate and use CRSs. Without proper use, the effectiveness of CRSs is greatly diminished. The increase in burden is primarily due to updated CRS sales estimates. The agency previously estimated that approximately 10,600,000 CRSs were sold each year. In 2018, the agency estimates that 14,500,000 CRSs will be sold each year.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC subsection 30111, 30117
Name of Law: Motor Vehicle Safety Ch. 301 Standards and Compliance
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:
83 FR 22744
05/16/2018
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 21405
05/14/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
3
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Voluntary Child Safety Seat Registration Card
NHTSA 1053 B
Registration Form for Child Safety in Case of Recall
Voluntary Child Safety Seat Registration Form
NHTSA 1053 A
Child Safety Seat Registration Form
Voluntary Child Safety Seat Registration Reporting Max Allowable Child Weight
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
10,213,800
0
0
-71,623,800
79,587,600
2,250,000
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
99,330
0
0
13,191
45,642
40,497
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This is a reinstatement without a change of a previously approved collection. The increase in burden is due to the inclusion of the burden hours to consumers for filling the registration form and due to an increase in CRS sales. The agency previously estimated that approximately 10,600,000 CRSs were sold each year by 15 manufacturers. In 2018, the agency estimates that 14,500,000 CRSs will be sold each year by 29 manufacturers. The total estimated hour burden and cost is dependent on the number of CRSs sold and the estimated registration rate of registration cards. Due to the increase in CRS sales, the total estimated hour burden increased from 40,497 hours to 99,330 burden hours (a 58,833 burden hour increase) and the total cost increased from $809,940 to $2,351,374 (a $1,541,434 cost increase).
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,108
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
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?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Christina Echemendia 202-366-6345 christina.echemendia@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:
07/30/2019
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