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2ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2007/105 

Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations 

(WP.29) at the end of 2002. Initial leg 

form tests were proposed in 2004. Since 

then, the U.S. has been working with 

representatives from WP.29 and IHRA to 

refine these testing procedures for 

inclusion in the GTR. 

NHTSA has also participated in the 

pedestrian safety technical working 

group established under the GRSP since 

2002. In March 2004, a formal proposal 

to develop a pedestrian safety GTR was 

adopted by the Executive Committee for 

the 1998 Agreement (AC.3) under the 

sponsorship of the European 

Commission. The working group is 

chaired by Japan. 

This GTR is expected to improve 

pedestrian safety by requiring vehicle 

hoods and bumpers to absorb energy 

more efficiently when impacted in a 40 

kilometer per hour (km/h) vehicle-topedestrian impact. These incidents 

account for more than 75 percent of the 

pedestrian-injured accidents (AIS 1+) 

reported by IHRA/PS. Pedestrian 

fatalities in countries that implement 

the GTR could be reduced by between 

1 and 5 percent depending on the 

contracting party’s transportation 

environment. The GTR consists of two 

sets of performance criteria applying to: 

(a) The hood top and fenders; and (b) 

the front bumper. Test procedures have 

been developed using sub-system 

impacts for adult and child head 

protection and adult leg protection. 

The head impact requirements will 

ensure that hood tops and fenders 

provide head protection when struck by 

a pedestrian. In testing, the hood top 

and fenders would be impacted with a 

child headform and an adult headform 

at 35 km/h. The Head Injury Criterion 

(HIC) must not exceed 1,000 over one 

half of a child headform test area and 

must not exceed 1,000 over two thirds 

of the combined child and adult 

headform test areas. The HIC for the 

remaining areas must not exceed 1,700 

for both headforms. 

The leg protection requirements for 

the front bumper would require 

bumpers to subject pedestrians to lower 

impact forces than result from most 

current designs. The testing required by 

this GTR specifies that the vehicle 

bumper is struck at 40 km/h with a 

legform that simulates the impact 

response of an adult’s leg. Vehicles with 

a lower bumper height of less than 425 

millimeters (mm) are tested with a 

lower legform test device, while 

vehicles with a lower bumper height of 

more than 500mm are tested with an 

upper legform test device. Vehicles with 

a lower bumper height between 425mm 

and 500mm are tested with either 

legform as chosen by the manufacturer. 

In the lower legform-to-bumper test, 

vehicles must meet limits on lateral 

knee bending angle, knee shearing 

displacement, and lateral tibia 

acceleration. In the upper legform to 

bumper test, limits are placed on the 

instantaneous sum of the impact forces 

with respect to time and the bending 

moment on the test. More detailed 

information on these test procedures 

was provided in previous notices and 

through the UN Web site as they were 

considered by WP.29. 

This GTR is expected to be considered 

for establishment by vote at the 

upcoming November 2008 session of 

WP.29/AC.3. Once a GTR is established 

through consensus voting at WP.29, 

Contracting Parties, while not obligated 

to automatically adopt the regulation, 

are obligated to initiate the process of 

rulemaking in their respective 

jurisdictions. If a GTR is established, it 

is the agency’s policy to initiate 

domestic rulemaking to adopt its 

requirements, including a cost and 

benefit analysis specific to the U.S. This 

process provides further opportunity for 

the public to comment on our proposed 

regulation for consideration through the 

usual U.S. rulemaking process. 

In anticipation of the vote to establish 

a GTR for pedestrian safety, NHTSA is 

requesting comment from all interested 

parties. The draft regulation and 

associated documents can be found in 

the docket for this notice and on the 

UNECE Web site.2

Issued on: September 17, 2008. 

Stephen R. Kratzke, 

Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. 

[FR Doc. E8–22330 Filed 9–23–08; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Surface Transportation Board 

[STB Ex Parte No. 290 (Sub-No. 5) (2008– 

4)] 

Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor 

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board, 

DOT. 

ACTION: Approval of rail cost adjustment 

factor. 

SUMMARY: The Board has approved the 

fourth quarter 2008 rail cost adjustment 

factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by 

the Association of American Railroads. 

The fourth quarter 2008 RCAF 

(Unadjusted) is 1.199. The fourth 

quarter 2008 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.550. 

The fourth quarter 2008 RCAF–5 is 

0.520. 

DATES: Effective Date: October 1, 2008. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Pedro Ramirez, (202) 245–0333. [Federal 

Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the 

hearing impaired: 1–800–877–8339.] 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Additional information is contained in 

the Board’s decision, which is available 

on our Web site http://www.stb.dot.gov. 

[Assistance for the hearing impaired is 

available through FIRS: 1–800–877– 

8339.] 

This action will not significantly 

affect either the quality of the human 

environment or energy conservation. 

Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 605(b), we 

conclude that our action will not have 

a significant economic impact on a 

substantial number of small entities 

within the meaning of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

Decided: September 18, 2008. 

By the Board, Chairman Nottingham, Vice 

Chairman Mulvey, and Commissioner 

Buttrey. 

Anne K. Quinlan, 

Acting Secretary. 

[FR Doc. E8–22495 Filed 9–23–08; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 

Submission for OMB Review; 

Comment Request 

September 18, 2008. 

The Department of the Treasury will 

submit the following public information 

collection requirement(s) to OMB for 

review and clearance under the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 

Public Law 104–13 on or after the date 

of publication of this notice. Copies of 

the submission(s) may be obtained by 

calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance 

Officer listed. Comments regarding this 

information collection should be 

addressed to the OMB reviewer listed 

and to the Treasury Department 

Clearance Officer, Department of the 

Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 

Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 

Washington, DC 20220. 

DATES: Written comments should be 

received on or before October 24, 2008 

to be assured of consideration. 

Financial Crimes Enforcement 

Network (FinCEN) 

OMB Number: 1506–0015. 

Type of Review: Extension. 

Title: Suspicious Activity Report by 

Money Services Business. 

Form: FinCEN 109. 

Description: Regulations under 31 

CFR 103.20 require Money Services 

Business’s to report suspicious 


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transactions to the Department of the 

Treasury. 

Respondents: Individuals or 

household. 

Estimated Total Reporting Burden: 

878,400 hours. 

Clearance Officer: Russell Stephenson 

(202) 354–6012, Department of the 

Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement 

Network, P.O. Box 39, Vienna, VA 

22183. 

OMB Reviewer: Alexander T. Hunt 

(202) 395–7316, Office of Management 

and Budget, Room 10235, New 

Executive Office Building, Washington, 

DC 20503. 

Robert Dahl, 

Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. 

[FR Doc. E8–22321 Filed 9–23–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4810–02–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 

Submission for OMB Review; 

Comment Request 

September 17, 2008. 

The Department of the Treasury will 

submit the following public information 

collection requirement(s) to OMB for 

review and clearance under the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 

Public Law 104–13 on or after the date 

of publication of this notice. Copies of 

the submission(s) may be obtained by 

calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance 

Officer listed. Comments regarding this 

information collection should be 

addressed to the OMB reviewer listed 

and to the Treasury Department 

Clearance Officer, Department of the 

Treasury, Room 11000, 1750 

Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 

Washington, DC 20220. 

DATES: Written comments should be 

received on or before October 24, 2008 

to be assured of consideration. 

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade 

Bureau (TTB) 

OMB Number: 1513–0103. 

Type of Review: Extension. 

Title: Tobacco Bond—Collateral and 

Tobacco Bond—Surety. 

Forms: TTB F 5200.25, TTB F 

5200.26. 

Description: TTB requires a corporate 

surety bond or a collateral bond to 

ensure payment of the excise tax on 

tobacco products (TP) and cigarette 

paper and tubes (CP&T) removed from 

the factory or warehouse. These TTB 

forms identify the agreement to pay and 

the person from which TTB will attempt 

to collect any unpaid excise tax. 

Manufactures of TP or CP&T, export 

warehouse proprietors, and corporate 

sureties, if applicable, are the 

respondents for these forms. 

Respondents: Businesses or other forprofit institutions 

Estimated Total Burden Hours: 25 

hours 

OMB Number: 1513–0053 

Type of Review: Extension 

Title: Report of Wine Premises 

Operations 

Form: TTB F 5120.17 

Description: This report is used to 

monitor wine operations, ensure 

collection of wine tax revenue, and 

ensure wine is produced in accordance 

with law and regulations. This report 

also provides raw data for TTB’s 

monthly statistical release on wine. 

Respondents: Business and other for 

profits. 

Estimated Total Burden Hours: 29,616 

hours. 

OMB Number: 1513–0030. 

Type of Review: Extension. 

Title: Claim—Alcohol, Tobacco, and 

Firearms Taxes. 

Form: TTB F 5620.8, TTB F 5629.8. 

Description: This form is used by 

taxpayers to show the basis for a credit 

remission and allowance of tax on loss 

of taxable articles, to request a refund or 

abatement on taxes excessively or 

erroneously collected, and to request a 

drawback of tax paid on distilled spirits 

used in the production on non-beverage 

products. 

Respondents: Business and other for 

profits. 

Estimated Total Burden Hours: 10,000 

hours. 

Clearance Officer: Frank Foote (202) 

927–9347, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax 

and Trade Bureau, Room 200 East, 1310 

G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. 

OMB Reviewer: Alexander T. Hunt 

(202) 395–7316, Office of Management 

and Budget, Room 10235, New 

Executive Office Building, Washington, 

DC 20503. 

Robert Dahl, 

Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. 

[FR Doc. E8–22322 Filed 9–23–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4810–31–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 

Submission for OMB Review; 

Comment Request 

September 18, 2008 

The Department of Treasury will 

submit the following public information 

collection requirement(s) to OMB for 

review and clearance under the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 

Public Law 104–13 on or after the date 

of publication of this notice. Copies of 

the submission(s) may be obtained by 

calling the Treasury Bureau Clearance 

Officer listed. Comments regarding this 

information collection should be 

addressed to the OMB reviewer listed 

and to the Treasury Department 

Clearance Officer, Department of the 

Treasury, Room 11000, and 1750 

Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 

Washington, DC 20220. 

Dates: Written comments should be 

received on or before October 24, 2008 

to be assured of consideration. 

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 

OMB Number: 1545–1488. 

Type of Review: Extension. 

Title: REG–209837–96 (TD 8719 

(Final)) Requirements Respecting the 

Adoption or Change of Accounting 

Method, Extensions of Time to Make 

Elections. 

Description: The regulations provide 

the standards the Commissioner will 

use to determine whether to grant an 

extension of time to make certain 

elections. 

Respondents: Businesses or other forprofit institutions. 

Estimated Total Burden Hours: 5,000 

hours. 

OMB Number: 1545–0877. 

Type of Review: Revision. 

Title: Acquisition or Abandonment of 

Secured Property. 

Form: 1099–A. 

Description: Form 1099–A is used by 

lenders to report foreclosures and 

abandonments of property that is 

security for a loan. 

Respondents: Businesses and other 

for-profit institutions. 

Estimated Total Burden Hours: 61,817 

hours. 

OMB Number: 1545–1677. 

Type of Review: Extension. 

Title: REG–136311–01 (Final) 

Exclusions From Gross Income of 

Foreign Corporations (TD 9087). 

Description: This document contains 

rules implementing the portions of 

section 883(a) and (c) of the Internal 

Revenue Code that relate to income 

derived by foreign corporations from the 

international operation of a ship or 

ships or aircraft. The rules provide, in 

general, that a foreign corporation 

organized in a qualified foreign country 

and engaged in the international 

operation of ships or aircraft shall 

exclude qualified income from gross 

income for purposes of United States 

Federal income taxation, provided that 

the corporation can satisfy certain 

ownership and related documentation 

requirements. 

Respondents: Businesses or other forprofit institutions. 

Estimated Total Burden Hours: 23,900 

hours. 

OMB Number: 1545–1393. 


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