This ICR is an extension of a currently approved collection. The FMCSA registers for-hire motor carriers of regulated commodities under 49 U.S.C. 13902, surface freight forwarders under 49 U.S.C 13903, and property brokers under 49 U.S.C. 13904. The Form OCE-46 allows the FMCSA to implement a simplified process for registrants to apply voluntarily for revocation of their registration, or any part thereof.
A completed Form OCE-46 is filed with FMCSA by the registrant for the purpose of requesting that all, or a part, of its operating authority be revoked. The information contained on the form is for disclosure and is used by FMCSA in making a determination on the revocation request. The use of Form OCE-46 has proven to be an easy and effective means by which a registrant can request revocation of its operating authority. Form OCE-46 is filed by registrants on a voluntary and is a one-time basis. It calls for a very limited amount of information to identify the registrant and the scope of its request.
US Code:
49 USC 13904
Name of Law: Registration of brokers
US Code:
49 USC 13905
Name of Law: Effective periods of registration
US Code:
49 USC 13902
Name of Law: Registration of motor carriers
US Code:
49 USC 13903
Name of Law: Registration of freight forwarders
This program adjustment increase is due to an estimated increase in the number of Form OCE-46 filings from 3,000 to 3,501 per year, resulting in an increase of 125 burden hours [875 proposed annual burden hours - 750 currently approved annual burden hours = 125].
Additionally, there is an estimated $6,800 increase in costs to respondents for notarizing and mailing the forms [$36,800 proposed annual cost to respondents - $30,000 currently approved annual costs to respondents = $6,800].
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.