Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Registration

OMB Control No: 2126-0062	ICR Reference No: 201512-2126-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FMCSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Registration
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/23/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/17/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2018	36 Months From Approved
Responses	88	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	18	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection request (ICR) will be used to enable providers to register their ELDs with FMCSA. ELDs will also enable motor carriers and drivers to more efficiently comply with Hours-of-Service (HOS) regulations. FMCSA published functional specifications ELDs to help ensure consistency among manufacturers and devices. Providers' certification of compliance to these functional specifications is required.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 31502 Name of Law: Requirements for qualifications, hours of service, safety, and equipment standards    US Code: 49 USC 31136 Name of Law: United States Government regulations

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2126-AB20	Final or interim final rulemaking	80 FR 78292	12/16/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 64248	10/28/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 18295	04/03/2015
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 Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Vendor Registration and Certification MCSA-5893 Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Vendor Registration and Certification

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	88	0	0	88	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	18	0	0	18	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This program change increase of 18 annual burden hours is due to a new ICR which will require ELD providers to register with FMCSA and certify each of their ELD models and versions with FMCSA.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $49,910

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Brian Routhier 202 366-1225 [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: 12/17/2015

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