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mechanical, or other technological 

collection techniques or other forms of 

information technology, e.g., permitting 

electronic submission of responses. 

In compliance with these 

requirements, NHTSA asks for public 

comments on the following proposed 

collection of information for which the 

agency is seeking approval from OMB: 

Title: 49 CFR 575—Consumer 

Information Regulations (sections 103 

and 105) Qualitative Research. 

OMB Control Number: Not Assigned. 

Form Number: None. 

Affected Public: Passenger vehicle 

consumers. 

Requested Expiration Date of 

Approval: Three years from approval 

date. 

Abstract: The Energy Independence 

and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), 

enacted in December 2007, included a 

requirement that the National Highway 

Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 

develop a consumer information and 

education campaign to improve 

consumer understanding of automobile 

performance with regard to fuel 

economy, Greenhouse Gases (GHG) 

emissions and other pollutant 

emissions; of automobile use of 

alternative fuels; and of thermal 

management technologies used on 

automobiles to save fuel. A critical step 

in developing the consumer information 

program is to conduct proper market 

research to understand consumers’ 

knowledge surrounding these issues, 

evaluate potential consumer-facing 

messages in terms of clarity and 

understand the communications 

channels in which these messages 

should be present. The research will 

allow NHTSA to refine messaging to 

enhance comprehension and usefulness 

and will guide the development of an 

effective communications plan. NHTSA 

proposes a multi-phased research 

project to gather the data and apply 

analyses and results from the project to 

develop the consumer information 

program and education campaign. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 128. 

Number of Respondents: 64. 

NHTSA will conduct two research 

phases. For the first phase, which this 

notice addresses, NHTSA will conduct 

one type of qualitative research. This 

research project will consist of two (2) 

focus groups in four (4) cities. Each 

group will have eight (8) participants 

and will last two (2) hours for a total of 

128 participant hours. The results of 

this research phase, as well as 

comments received to a separate notice 

published today, will be used to finalize 

the content of an online survey NHTSA 

will conduct in a second research phase. 

The estimated annual burden hour for 

the first phase of research is 128 hours. 

Based on the Bureau of Labor and 

Statistics’ median hourly wage (all 

occupations) in the May 2009 National 

Occupational Employment and Wage 

Estimates, NHTSA estimates that it will 

take an average of $15.95 per hour for 

professional and clerical staff to gather 

data, distribute and print material. 

Therefore, the agency estimates that the 

cost associated with the burden hours is 

$2,041.60 ($15.95 per hour × 128 burden 

hours). 

Comments are invited on: Whether 

the proposed collection of information 

is necessary for the proper performance 

of the functions of the Department, 

including whether the information will 

have practical utility; the accuracy of 

the Department’s estimate of the burden 

of the proposed information collection; 

ways to enhance the quality, utility and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and ways to minimize the 

burden of the collection of information 

on respondents, including the use of 

automated collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology. 

Issued on: August 30, 2010. 

Gregory A. Walter, 

Senior Associate Administrator, Policy and 

Operations. 

[FR Doc. 2010–22008 Filed 9–2–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–59–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Railroad Administration 

Notice of Application for Approval of 

Discontinuance or Modification of a 

Railroad Signal System or Relief From 

the Requirements of Title 49 Code of 

Federal Regulations Part 236 

Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal 

Regulations (CFR) part 235 and 49 

U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad 

has petitioned the Federal Railroad 

Administration (FRA) seeking approval 

for the discontinuance or modification 

of the signal system or relief from the 

requirements of 49 CFR part 236, as 

detailed below. 

Docket Number FRA–2010–0134 

Applicant: Mr. James V. Samuelson, 

Deputy General Manger—Safety & 

Training, New Jersey Transit, One Penn 

Plaza East, Newark, New Jersey 07105– 

2246. 

The New Jersey Transit (NJT) seeks 

relief from the 2 year periodic testing 

requirements of the Rules, Standards, 

and Instructions, Title 49 CFR part 236, 

§§ 236.377 Approach Locking, 236.378 

Time Locking, 236.379 Route Locking, 

236.380 Indication Locking, and 

236.381 Traffic Locking, on vital 

microprocessor-based systems. NJT 

proposes to verify and test signal 

locking systems controlled by 

microprocessor-based equipment by use 

of alternative procedures every 4 years 

after initial baseline testing or program 

change as follows: 

• Verification of the Cyclic 

Redundancy Check (CRC)/Check Sum/ 

Universal Control Number (UNC) of the 

existing location’s specific application 

logic to the previously tested version. 

• Testing the appropriate 

interconnection to associated signaling 

hardware equipment outside the 

processor (switch indication, track 

indication, signal indication, approach 

locking (if external)) to verify correct 

and intended inputs to and outputs 

from the processor are maintained. 

• Analyzing and comparing the 

results of the 4 year alternative testing 

with the results of the baseline testing 

performed at the location and submit 

the results to FRA. 

• All records of locking tests will 

identify the method used (i.e., 

conventional, baseline, or subsequent 

alternative method). 

Applicant’s justification for relief: 

Many of NJT’s interlocking, controlled 

points and other locations are controlled 

by solid-state vital microprocessorbased systems. These systems utilize 

programmed logic equations in lieu of 

relays and other mechanical 

components for control of both vital and 

non-vital functions. The logic does not 

change once a microprocessor-based 

system has been tested. Locking tests are 

documented on installation. 

Interested parties are invited to 

participate in these proceedings by 

submitting written views, data, or 

comments. FRA does not anticipate 

scheduling a public hearing in 

connection with these proceedings since 

the facts do not appear to warrant a 

hearing. If any interested party desires 

an opportunity for oral comment, they 

should notify FRA, in writing, before 

the end of the comment period and 

specify the basis for their request. 

All communications concerning these 

proceedings should identify the 

appropriate docket number (e.g., Waiver 

Petition Docket Number FRA–2010– 

0134) and may be submitted by any of 

the following methods: 

• Web site: http:// 

www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: 202–493–2251. 

• Mail: Docket Operations Facility, 

U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12– 

140, Washington, DC 20590. 


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• Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue, SE., Room W12–140, 

Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. 

Communications received within 45 

days of the date of this notice will be 

considered by FRA before final action is 

taken. Comments received after that 

date will be considered as far as 

practicable. All written communications 

concerning these proceedings are 

available for examination during regular 

business hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) at the 

above facility. All documents in the 

public docket are also available for 

inspection and copying on the Internet 

at the docket facility’s Web site at http:// 

www.regulations.gov. 

Anyone is able to search the 

electronic form of any written 

communications and comments 

received into any of our dockets by the 

name of the individual submitting the 

comment (or signing the comment, if 

submitted on behalf of an association, 

business, labor union, etc.). You may 

review DOT’s complete Privacy Act 

Statement in the Federal Register 

published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 

65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). 

Issued in Washington, DC on August 30, 

2010. 

Robert C. Lauby, 

Deputy Associate Administrator for 

Regulatory and Legislative Operations. 

[FR Doc. 2010–22006 Filed 9–2–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–06–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Railroad Administration 

Notice of Application for Approval of 

Discontinuance or Modification of a 

Railroad Signal System or Relief From 

the Requirements of Title 49 Code of 

Federal Regulations Part 236 

Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal 

Regulations (CFR) Part 235 and 49 

U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad 

has petitioned the Federal Railroad 

Administration (FRA) seeking approval 

for the discontinuance or modification 

of the signal system or relief from the 

requirements of 49 CFR Part 236, as 

detailed below. 

[Docket Number FRA–2010–0130] 

Applicant: Mr. Geoffrey P. Hubbs, 

Chief Engineer Signals, New Jersey 

Transit, One Penn Plaza East, Newark, 

New Jersey 07105–2246. 

The New Jersey Transit (NJT) seeks 

approval of the proposed 

discontinuance and removal of six 

power-operated derails at Lower Hack 

Interlocking at milepost (MP) 2.7 on the 

Morristown Line, Hoboken Division. 

The existing facility is a remotelycontrolled movable bridge interlocking 

located within a traffic control system 

on either side of the bridge on three 

main tracks. 

NJT is the owner and operator of the 

line. The Norfolk Southern Corporation 

and Morristown and Erie Railway, Inc. 

operate local freight service on this 

portion of the line. 

The reason given for the proposed 

changes is to improve reliability and 

retire facilities no longer required for 

present train operations. 

Interested parties are invited to 

participate in these proceedings by 

submitting written views, data, or 

comments. FRA does not anticipate 

scheduling a public hearing in 

connection with these proceedings since 

the facts do not appear to warrant a 

hearing. If any interested party desires 

an opportunity for oral comment, they 

should notify FRA, in writing, before 

the end of the comment period and 

specify the basis for their request. 

All communications concerning these 

proceedings should identify the 

appropriate docket number (e.g., Waiver 

Petition Docket Number FRA–2010– 

0130) and may be submitted by any of 

the following methods: 

• Web site: http:// 

www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: 202–493–2251. 

• Mail: Docket Operations Facility, 

U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12– 

140, Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue, SE., Room W12–140, 

Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal Holidays. 

Communications received within 45 

days of the date of this notice will be 

considered by FRA before final action is 

taken. Comments received after that 

date will be considered as far as 

practicable. All written communications 

concerning these proceedings are 

available for examination during regular 

business hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) at the 

above facility. All documents in the 

public docket are also available for 

inspection and copying on the Internet 

at the docket facility’s Web site at 

http://www.regulations.gov. 

Anyone is able to search the 

electronic form of any written 

communications and comments 

received into any of our dockets by the 

name of the individual submitting the 

comment (or signing the comment, if 

submitted on behalf of an association, 

business, labor union, etc.) You may 

review DOT’s complete Privacy Act 

Statement in the Federal Register 

published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 

65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). 

Issued in Washington, DC, on August 31, 

2010. 

Robert C. Lauby, 

Deputy Associate Administrator for 

Regulatory and Legislative Operations. 

[FR Doc. 2010–22101 Filed 9–2–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–06–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Highway Administration 

Environmental Impact Statement: 

Skowhegan and Madison, Somerset 

County, ME 

AGENCY: Federal Highway 

Administration (FHWA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of Intent to Terminate 

(Withdraw) EIS. 

SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this 

notice to advise the public that the 

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) 

process for a proposed highway project 

examining both new highway 

alignments and infrastructure 

improvements to enhance transportation 

mobility and accessibility through and 

around Skowhegan in the Towns of 

Skowhegan and Madison, Maine is 

terminated (withdrawn). The original 

Notice of Intent for this EIS process was 

published in the Federal Register on 

November 29, 2005. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Mark Hasselmann, Right of Way and 

Environmental Programs Manager, 

Federal Highway Administration, Maine 

Division, 40 Western Avenue, Augusta, 

Maine 04330, Telephone (207) 622– 

8350, extension 103; or Judy Lindsey, 

Project Manager, Maine Department of 

Transportation, State House Station 16, 

Augusta, Maine 04333–0016, Telephone 

(207) 624–3291. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

FHWA, in cooperation with the Maine 

Department of Transportation 

(MaineDOT), has terminated the EIS 

process begun in 2005 to address 

mobility and accessibility needs through 

and around Skowhegan, Somerset 

County, Maine. Work on the EIS is being 

discontinued due to adverse economic 

and environmental impacts, lack of 

community support, and a lack of 

design and construction funds. 

Therefore, the EIS for this project has 

been terminated. (Catalog of Federal 

Domestic Assistance Program Number 

20.205, Highway Planning and 

Construction. The regulations 


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