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OMB Control No:
2126-0083
ICR Reference No:
202503-2126-006
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202308-2126-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FMCSA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Safety Impacts of Human-Automated Driving System (ADS) Team Driving Applications
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
03/21/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/20/2025
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2027
06/30/2027
06/30/2027
Responses
1,480
0
1,480
Time Burden (Hours)
1,526
0
1,526
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
FMCSA is requesting OMB approval for a new Information Collection, titled “Safety Impacts of Human-Automated Driving System (ADS) Team Driving Applications.” The ICR is a driving simulator study with a series of questionnaires and will quantify the safety implications of team driving applications between humans and ADS-equipped commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). The simulator study will consist of a 17-hour simulator study session completed at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) with a simulated Level 4 (L4) ADS. L4 ADS-equipped CMVs are capable of all functions and controls necessary for driving without human monitoring in limited conditions, and the human driver will not be asked to take over control of the vehicle. Data will be collected from CMV drivers using VTTI’s heavy vehicle driving simulator and a series of questionnaires. Driver participation in the study is voluntary; therefore, there is no obligation to answer any part of the questionnaires nor to continue to participate. In accordance with USDOT’s policy on research involving human subjects, this study was reviewed and approved by Virginia Tech’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) prior to beginning data collection. Data will be collected during one extended study session and will involve three phases: a pre-study data collection, simulator data collection, and a post-study data collection. The data will help quantify safety implications of the four human-ADS teaming use cases, including 1) the analysis of potential requests for relief from FMCSA’s HOS regulations under 49 C.F.R. part 381 and 2) safety benefits and disbenefits on human-ADS teaming. Data collected will include quantitative and qualitative dependent variables, such as simulated driving performance, eye-glance patterns and duration, demographic characteristics, opinions and perceptions of situation awareness, risky driving, advanced technology, and effectiveness of driver training. The questionnaire data are needed to answer several research questions. Approximately 80 CMV drivers are expected to participate in this study.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 31133
Name of Law: General powers of the Secretary of Transportation
US Code:
49 USC 31136
Name of Law: United States Government regulations
US Code:
49 USC 31108
Name of Law: Motor carrier research and technology program
US Code:
49 USC 504
Name of Law: Reports and records
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:
88 FR 37597
06/08/2023
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 16814
03/08/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
9
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Task 1 - Recruitment
Form No. 1
Recruitment Materials
Task 2 - Consent Form
Form No. 2
Consent Form
Task 3 - W-9 Form
Form No. 3
W9 Form
Task 4 - Pre-study Demographics & Previous Experiences questionnaire
Form No. 4, Form No. 4
Questionnaire #1 – Pre-Study Demographic/Previous Experiences
,
Questionnaire #1 - Pre-Study Demographic/Previous Experiences
Task 5 - Perceptions of Technology & Vehicle ADS questionnaire
Form No. 5
Questionnaire #2 – Perceptions of Technology and Vehicle Safety Technologies
Task 6 - PVT
Form No. 6
Questionnaire #3 - PVT
Task 7 - Pre-Study Driver Behavior questionnaire
Form No. 7
Questionnaire #4 - Simulator Sickness Questionnaire
Task 8 - Post-Study ADS Experiences & Perceptions questionnaire
Form No. 8
Questionnaire #5 – Post Study Experiences/Perceptions
Task 9 - Human-ADS Team Driving
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
1,480
1,480
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,526
1,526
0
0
0
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:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,827,679
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.
Yes
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
Agency Contact:
Brian Routhier 202 366-1225 brian.routhier@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:
03/20/2025
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