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OMB Control No:
2126-0006
ICR Reference No:
201204-2126-002
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201001-2126-004
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:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
07/22/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/30/2012
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2013
Responses
4,636,333
4,636,333
4,622,925
Time Burden (Hours)
2,130,702
2,130,702
1,696,607
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 final rule entitled, "National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners," which would require medical examiners who conduct medical examinations for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers to complete certain training concerning Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) physical qualifications standards, pass a certification test and maintain competence through periodic retraining and retesting.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 4129 Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 4116 Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficent Transportation Equity Act:: A legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 4129 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
Final or interim final rulemaking
77 FR 24104
04/20/2012
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
National Registry Certified Medical Examiners
MCSA-5850
CMV Driver Examination Results Form
Medical Qualification Requirements
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
4,636,333
4,622,925
0
13,408
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,130,702
1,696,607
0
434,095
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This program change increase is due the addition of the NRCME program information collection and ecordkeeping requirements defined in the Final Rule. These requirements added 434,172 estimated annual burden hours and $8,196,622 in salary costs to the respondents.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$7,086,696
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 [PPACA, P.L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Act [Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, P.L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Agency Contact:
Linda Phillips 202 366-6921 linda.phillips@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:
04/30/2012
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