Driver Qualification Files

OMB Control No: 2126-0004	ICR Reference No: 200306-2126-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200211-2126-004
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FMCSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Driver Qualification Files
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: 08/01/2003
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/27/2003
Terms of Clearance: The requested revision to this information collection is not approved at this time. OMB is deferring action until FMCSA has had an opportunity to consider any public comments on the proposed rule. FMCSA's request for three-year approval of this collection should summarize and provide a response to any comments relating to this proposed data collection. The agency is reminded that the request for three-year approval must be coordinated with OMB's review of the final rule.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2005	08/31/2006	12/31/2005
Responses	6,458,430	0	6,458,430
Time Burden (Hours)	945,084	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	28,094,000	0	0

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Abstract: Motor carriers are required to maintain a driver qualification file for each commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver to document that the driver meets the qualification standards to drive a CMV in interstate commerce. An SNPRM "Safety Performance History of New Drivers" proposes changes to this information collection. The proposals in the SNPRM add a section to the Supporting Statement to address the burden proposed to previous employers and revise other sections.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Driver Qualification Files

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 06/27/2003

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