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OMB Control No: 2126-0013	ICR Reference No: 202511-2126-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202507-2126-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FMCSA	Agency Tracking No: Ready for OST to submit to OMB. 30DFR added.
Title: Motor Carrier Identification Report
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR: No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/24/2026
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/25/2025
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2029	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2026
Responses	941,296	0	688,732
Time Burden (Hours)	160,169	0	116,072
Cost Burden (Dollars)	994,685	0	558,027

Abstract: The original expiration date of the ICR was October 31, 2025. During the Federal government shutdown, in early October, FMCSA was not able to have the 30-day FR for the ICR published at the OFR therefore, to avoid the ICR from expiring, FMCSA submitted a request for emergency extension (EE) of the expiration date of the ICR. OMB approved the EE request on October 30, 2025 and the expiration date of the ICR was extended to December 31, 2025. When the shutdown ended the 30-day FR was published on November 19, 2025, and the ICR is now being resubmitted with a 60-day and 30-day FR for the approval of a 3-year ICR renewal. The information collection is mandatory reporting requirements and consists of 3 information collection instruments. IC-1, Form MCS-150, Motor Carrier Identification Report is filed by all motor carriers conducting operations in interstate or international commerce before beginning operations. It is also used by motor carriers needing to update previously submitted information, and on a biennial update basis. IC-2, Form MCS-150B, Combined Motor Carrier Identification and HM Permit Application is filed by interstate motor carriers that transport the permitted hazardous materials. It is also used by motor carriers needing to update previously submitted information, and on a biennial update basis. IC-3, Form MCS-150C, Intermodal Equipment Provider Identification Report is filed by IEPs that interchange intermodal equipment with a motor carrier or have contractual responsibility for the maintenance of the intermodal equipment. FMCSA uses the information to identify its regulated entities, to help prioritize the Agency’s enforcement activities, to aid in assessing the safety outcomes of those activities, and for statistical purposes. This information collection supports the agency’s strategic goal of safety by establishing and monitoring safe operating requirements for motor carriers, commercial motor vehicle drivers, vehicles, and vehicle equipment.

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: None

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

Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 25742	06/17/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 52138	11/19/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to Agency Discretion
Annual Number of Responses	941,296	688,732	252,564
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	160,169	116,072	44,097
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	994,685	558,027	436,658

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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The total annual number of responses for this ICR increased by 252,564 from 688,732 to the proposed 941,296. The total number of respondents increased by 156,353 from 416,630 to the proposed 572,983. The total annual number of burden hours increased by 44,097 from 116,072 to the proposed 160,169. The total cost to respondents increased by 1,738,767 million from $5.1 million to the proposed $6.8 million. These changes were the result of an increase in the number of new filings and biennial updates for forms MCS-150, MCS-150B and MCS-150C from 2021 to 2023. The cost of mail increased from $224,682 to the proposed $227,917, which is minimal change. It should be noted that for this iteration international shipping costs were added to account for the Mexico-domiciled carrier population. This change was added to be more precise in the estimates. The cost to the Federal government increased from $1,120,165 to the proposed $4,758,268. This change is due to the increased filings in new and biennial updates for the forms covered under this ICR.

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,758,268

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. 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: Jeff Secrist 202 385-2367 jeff.secrist@dot.gov

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