This collection of information is used by the FMCSA for registering foreign motor carriers to operate across the Mexico- U.S. border into the United States in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 13902(c).
The annual burden hour adjsutment for this ICR is due to a decrease in the estimated number of application filings by Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from 2800 to 615 for Certificates of Registration to operate in the United States. As a result, the annual cost estimate for completing the Form OP-2 decreased $707,740 [$907,200 previously approved annual cost to respondents - $184,500 filing fee + $14,760 cost to complete Form OP-2)= $707,740.
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.