Motor Carrier Identification Report

OMB Control No: 2126-0013	ICR Reference No: 200703-2126-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200405-2126-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FMCSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Motor Carrier Identification Report
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: 01/31/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 10/17/2007
Terms of Clearance: Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.11(c), OMB files this comment on this information collection request (ICR). In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide a summary of any comments related to the information collection and their response, including any changes made to the ICR as a result of comments. This action has no effect on any current approvals. The agency is reminded that burden hours should not be monetized.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2007	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2008
Responses	5,552,146	0	5,552,146
Time Burden (Hours)	74,896	0	74,896
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to revise this information collection due to a program change set forth in a notice of proposed rulemaking entitled, "New Entrant Safety Assurance Process," that will raise the standard of compliance for passing the new entrant safety audit.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 106 - 159 210 Name of Law: Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999    PL: Pub.L. 104 - 88 109 Name of Law: The ICC Termination Act of 1995

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 106 - 159 210 Name of Law: Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2126-AA59	Proposed rulemaking	71 FR 76730	12/21/2006

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title Form No. Form Name Motor Carrier Identification Report MCS-150B, MCS-150, MCS-150 Motor Carrier Identification Report ,   Safety Certification for Application ,   Combined Motor Carrier Identification Report and HM Permit Application

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This program change resulted from the elimination of the Form MCS-150A and the addition of the NPRM’s requirement for non-North America-domiciled motor carriers to complete the Form MCS-150. Program change decrease in estimated annual burden hours: -7,919 annual burden hours [74,896 approved hours – 66,977 proposed hours = -7,919 annual burden hours]. Program change decrease in estimated annual costs: -$199,200 [$1,741,480 previously approved cost to Federal Government – $1,542,280 proposed costs = -$199,200].

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,542,280

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

Agency Contact: Arlene Thompson 202 366-2094 [email protected]

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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: 10/17/2007

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