96-25778. Consumer Information Regulations

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 196 (Tuesday, October 8, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 52769]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-25778]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

49 CFR Part 575


Consumer Information Regulations

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
Transportation.

ACTION: Correcting amendments.

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SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to the request for public 
comments on proposed collections of information, which was published 
Wednesday, August 28, 1996 (61 FR 44391). The regulations related to 
the information reporting requirements for consumer information 
contained in 49 CFR Part 575 sections 575.103 and 575.105.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 28, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Edward Kosek [phone] (not a 
toll-free call).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background:

    Reinstatement of OMB Clearance for 49 CFR Part 575--Consumer 
Information Regulations. NHTSA must ensure that motor vehicle 
manufacturers comply with 49 CFR Part 575, Consumer Information 
Regulation Part 575.103--Truck camper loading and Part 575.105--Utility 
Vehicles.

List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 575

    Truck-camper loading, Utility vehicles, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

    Accordingly, the notice is corrected by revising the following text 
to include information that was inadvertently omitted:
    Description of the need for the information and proposed use of the 
information--In order to ensure that motor vehicle manufacturers are 
complying with 49 CFR Part 575, NHTSA needs consumer information from 
manufacturers of new light trucks and utility vehicles before this 
information is distributed to prospective purchasers and first 
purchasers of a vehicle. For each report, the manufacturer will provide 
technical information related to performance and safety of light trucks 
and utility vehicles.
    For truck-camper loading, the information provided may be used to 
reduce overloading and improper load distribution in truck-camper 
combinations, in order to prevent accidents resulting from the adverse 
effects of these conditions on vehicle steering and braking.
    For utility vehicles, the information provided is used to alert 
drivers that the particular handling and maneuvering characteristics of 
utility vehicles require special driving practices when those vehicles 
are operated on paved roads.
    Description of the likely respondents (including estimated number, 
and proposed frequency of response to the collection of information)--
NHTSA anticipates that no more than 15 vehicle manufacturers will be 
affected by the reporting requirements. NHTSA does not believe any of 
these 15 motor vehicle manufacturers are small businesses (i.e., 
manufacturers that employ less than 500 persons), since each 
manufacturer employs more than 500 persons. Manufacturers of light 
trucks and utility vehicles must file one response annually, which may 
be amended only if the information changes as a result of a new model 
being introduced.

    Issued on: September 23, 1996.
L. Robert Shelton,
Acting Associate Administrator for Safety Performance Standards.
[FR Doc. 96-25778 Filed 10-07-96; 8:45 am]
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