Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program

OMB Control No: 2126-0075	ICR Reference No: 202408-2126-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202403-2126-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FMCSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/20/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2024
Responses	56,143	56,143
Time Burden (Hours)	56,448	56,448
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This is a request for a 3-year extension of an already approved ICR, which was an emergency request approved by OMB on April 4, 2024, and expires on September 30, 2024. There are no changes in the estimated burden hours or costs for this ICR. The collection of information is associated with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Section 23022 requirement to provide Congress a recommendation regarding whether the level of safety achieved by the SDAP program is equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety for equivalent commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers aged 21 years or older. The agency is required to collect (1) data relating to any safety incident involving an apprentice participating in the Apprentice Pilot Program; (2) data relating to any safety incident involving a driver under the age of 21 operating a commercial motor vehicle in intrastate commerce; and (3) such other data relating to the safety of Apprentice Pilot Program participants aged 18 to 20 years operating in interstate commerce as the Secretary determines to be necessary. Information collection tools consist of (1) applications from motor carriers interested in participating in the apprentice pilot program, (2) driver information and consent forms for apprentice drivers, (3) driver information and consent forms for experienced drivers, (4) safety benchmark certifications participating carriers complete for each apprentice, and (5) monthly data submissions from participating motor carriers. The information collection (IC) tools consist of six ICs: IC-1, applications from motor carriers interested in participating in the SDAP program;IC-2, driver information and consent forms for apprentice drivers;IC-3, driver information and consent forms for experienced drivers;IC-4, safety benchmark certifications participating carriers complete for each apprentice; IC-5a, monthly data submissions; and IC-5b, miscellaneous monthly data submissions from participating motor carriers. The data collected will be used to report: 1)The findings and conclusions on the ability of technologies or training provided to apprentices as part of the pilot program to successfully improve safety; 2)An analysis of the safety record of participating apprentices as compared to other CMV drivers; 3)The number of drivers that discontinued participation in the apprenticeship program before completion; 4)A comparison of the safety records of participating drivers before, during, and after each probationary period; and 5)A comparison of each participating driver’s average on-duty time, driving time, and time spent away from home terminal before, during, and after each probationary period. FMCSA will monitor the monthly data being reported by the motor carriers and will identify drivers or carriers that may pose a risk to public safety. It is a necessary feature for FMCSA to comply with 49 CFR 381.505, which requires development of a monitoring plan to ensure adequate safeguards to protect the health and safety of pilot program participants and the general public. Knowing that a driver or carrier was removed from the SDAP program for safety reasons will help FMCSA minimize bias in the final data analysis. The results of the SDAP program will be documented in a technical report that will be delivered to and maintained by FMCSA. This report will be made available to the public on the FMCSA Web site, at www.fmcsa.dot.gov. The estimated annual burden for all respondents is 56,448 hours at a cost of $2,352,675.70.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 117 - 58 23022 Name of Law: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 117 - 58 23022 Name of Law: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

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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:
	89 FR 50403	06/13/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 77222	09/20/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title Form No. Form Name IC-1: Motor Carrier Application Form 1, Form 1 Motor Carrier Application ,   Motor Carrier Application Revised IC-3: Experienced Driver Information Form & Informed Consent Form Form 3 Experienced Driver Application IC-4: Performance Benchmark Certifications Form 4, Form 5 Probation Period 1 Benchmark Certification ,   Probation Period 2 Benchmark Certification IC-5a: Carrier submits monthly driving and safety data for each apprentice driver. Form 5a Monthly Data Submission Revised IC2: Apprentice Driver Information Form & Informed Consent Form Form 2, Form 2 Apprentice Driver Application ,   Apprentice Driver Application Revised IC5b: Miscellaneous additional data submissions

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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	56,143	56,143	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	56,448	56,448	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $237,149

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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.     Yes

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? Yes

Agency Contact: Nicole Michel 202 366-4354

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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: 09/20/2024

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