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OMB Control No:
2126-0013
ICR Reference No:
200812-2126-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200801-2126-003
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FMCSA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Motor Carrier Identification Report
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
05/12/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/30/2009
Terms of Clearance:
Change in burden is due to agency discretion, not due to new statute.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2011
Responses
616,923
0
685,610
Time Burden (Hours)
108,969
0
119,270
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This information collection is used by the FMCSA to identify its regulated entities, help prioritize the agency's activities, and aid in assessing the safety outcomes of those activities. This information collection request (ICR) is being revised due to requirements in a final rule entitled, "New Entrant Safety Assurance Process," that would raise the standard for passing the new entrant safety audit.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 87 115 Stat.. 833
Name of Law: Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 88 100 Stat. 803
Name of Law: ICC Termination Act of 1995 (the ICCTA)
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 107 - 87 115 Stat. 833 Name of Law: Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2002
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2126-AA59
Final or interim final rulemaking
73 FR 76472
12/16/2008
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
3
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Combined Motor Carrier Identification Report and HM Permit Application
MCS-150B
Combined Motor Carrier Identification Report and HM Permit Application
Motor Carrier Identification Report
MCS-150
Motor Carrier Identification Report, Application for USDOT Number
Safety Certification for Application for U.S. DOT Number
MCS-150A
Safety Certification for Application for USDOT Number
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
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
616,923
685,610
0
-68,687
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
108,969
119,270
0
-10,301
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:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Changing Regulations
Short Statement:
This program change increase of 10,301 annual hours is due to the Agency's elimination of the Form MCS-150A and the addition of the final rule's requirement for non-North America-domiciled motor carriers to complete the Form MCS-150.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,774,691
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Delores Vaughn 2023669409 delores.vaughn@dot.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
01/30/2009