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OMB Control No:
2126-0006
ICR Reference No:
200906-2126-005
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
200811-2126-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FMCSA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Medical Qualification Requirements
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
Conclusion Date:
08/07/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/30/2009
Terms of Clearance:
DOT must resubmit this ICR in conjunction with the final rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2012
Responses
4,585,000
0
4,585,000
Time Burden (Hours)
1,682,701
0
1,682,701
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Commercial motor vehicle drivers who are subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations must meet certain medical requirements. This revision is due to a NPRM entitled, "National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners," which would require medical examiners who conduct medical examinations for interstate CMV driver to complete certain training concerning FMCSA physical qualifications standards, pass a certification test and maintain competence through periodic retraining and retesting.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 59 4116(a)
Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 4116(a) Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transporataion Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
PL: Pub.L. 106 - 159 215 Name of Law: Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA)
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2126-AA97
Proposed rulemaking
73 FR 73129
12/01/2008
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Medical Qualification Requirements
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The program change increase of 86,813 estimated annual burden hours and cost to the federal government of $5,187,667 are due to the addition of the NRCME program information collection requirement defined in the NPRM.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$7,086,697
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:
Maggi Gunnels 202 366-4001 maggi.gunnels@fmcsa.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:
06/30/2009
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