Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance regulation place the responsibility upon motor carriers to ensure that all CMVs operated by them, and all CMV parts and accessories required by 49 CFR part 393 are in safe and proper operating condition at all times. The information collection requirements are minimal and ensure that motor carriers have adequate documentation of their systematic inspection, repair and maintenance programs necessary to reduce the likelihood of CMV accidents.
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:
(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;
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.