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DOT/FMCSA RIN: 2126-AB46 Publication ID: 2012 
Title: ●Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Driver-Vehicle Inspection Report (RRR) 
Abstract: This rulemaking would rescind the requirement that commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers operating in interstate commerce submit, and motor carriers retain, driver-vehicle inspection reports when the driver has neither found nor been made aware of any vehicle defects or deficiencies. Specifically, this rulemaking would remove a significant information collection burden without adversely impacting safety. This rulemaking would remove a significant information collection burden without adversely impacting safety. The value of the time saved by eliminating the paperwork burden associated with the filing of no-defect DVIRs is more than 1 billion dollars per year. This rulemaking responds in part to the President's January 2012 Regulatory Review and Reform initiative. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 396   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136    49 USC 31502   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/00/2013 
Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. SB - Y, IC - Y; SLT - N Target completion date 05/21/2013.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Sean Gallagher
Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 New York Avenue NE,
Washington, DC 20226
Phone:202 648-7070
Email: sean.p.gallagher@usdoj.gov