Crime Prevention for Truckers

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202003-2126-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FMCSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Crime Prevention for Truckers
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/07/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	880	0
Time Burden (Hours)	278	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This is a new information collection which is a research study with the purpose to gather information to understand the prevalence, seriousness, and nature of the problem of harassment and assaults against truckers in order to find, develop, and implement effective solutions to reducing harassment and assaults against female and minority truckers. Currently, FMCSA does not provide materials or training to truckers, including minority male and female truckers, on the problem of how to protect themselves from being stalked, harassed, assaulted, or robbed. Currently, there is insufficient data. The frequency of assaults occurring, the portion that are unreported, and reasons for underreporting are unknown. FMCSA needs to address the problem of preventing crimes, especially against female and minority men truckers for two reasons. First, there seems to be a perception among these subpopulations of truckers that they are more vulnerable than others. Second, there is a critical shortage of truckers, and helping these subpopulations of truckers to protect themselves from crimes would draw more truckers into these subpopulations and stem turnover to alleviate the shortage of commercial drivers in the motor carrier industry. The information will be reported to FMCSA so the Agency can decide on further options for evaluation and action. By understanding the nature and prevalence of harassment and assaults against truckers, FMCSA will be able to formulate and promote programs to address the problem. One potential area of focus could be updating the agency’s CDL training curriculum. The report will be published on the Agency’s web site so that the general public will be aware of the findings. It may be useful to law enforcement personnel, motor carriers, operators of private truck stops, and others in their efforts to address the situation. The survey is voluntary one-time reporting which will be limited to professional female and minority male truck drivers selected based on a convenience sampling method. The survey will ask whether the drivers have experienced race- or gender-related harassment or assaults on the job. The survey will attempt to reach 400 female drivers and 400 minority male drivers who have experienced on-the-job harassment or assault. If the driver has had such an experience, the survey will ask follow-up questions on where and when the incidents occurred, any information the respondent knows about the perpetrator, and whether the respondent reported the incident. Some respondents will take the survey online, and others will take it in the form of an in-person interview. No personal identification information will be asked about the respondent or perpetrators.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 35450	07/23/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 12050	02/28/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Eligible Respondents Who Report No Harrassment or Assault Form 1 Survey on Crime Prevention for Truckers Eligible Respondents Who Report Harrassment or Assault Form 2 Survey on Crime Prevention for Truckers

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	880	0	0	880	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	278	0	0	278	0	0
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 new ICR therefore there is an increase in annual 278 burden hours and an increase of $8,835 in annual cost burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $110,652

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.     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? No

Agency Contact: Chris Flanigan 202 385-2384

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 05/07/2020

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