The agency properly accounted that the use of form BMC-32 was a violation of the Paperwork Reduction Act until this addition.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2022
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2020
374,412
0
369,639
62,483
0
61,687
4,773
0
0
FMCSA is seeking approval of revision of the ICR, now approved by OMB until May 31, 2020, in order to add the BMC-32 form, entitled, âEndorsement for Household Goods Motor Carrier Policies of Insurance for Cargo Liability Under 49 U.S.C. 13906,â
for its use along with the approved use of the BMC-34, BMC-35, BMC-36, BMC-40, BMC-82, BMC-83, BMC-84, BMC-85, BMC-91, and BMC-91X forms.
The mandatory forms are used annually for reporting purposes, by for-hire motor carriers, freight forwarders and brokers to meet the statutory requirement to submit evidence of financial responsibility prior to their registration by the FMCSA as condition for continuation of their registration. The ICR allows the FMCSA to ensure the public is protected and will be compensated for claims involving bodily injury and property damage, or loss or damage to household goods, respectively, within the limits prescribed by FMCSA. The ICR enforces the filing of surety bonds or trust fund agreements to help ensure that motor carriers and shippers are protected against non-performance of the brokerâs or freight forwarderâs legal obligations. Insurance companies can be held liable for any damages that may occur to the public (up to the limits of the policy), and to supersede any exclusions or limitations which may be contained in the insured motor carrierâs or freight forwarderâs policy. Additionally, FMCSA can make a determination regarding whether an entity qualifies for the grant of self-insurance authority.
Endorsement Form BMC-32 sets forth the minimum limits of liability or cargo insurance coverage that an FMCSA-regulated motor carrier or freight forwarder is required to maintain. Attachment of the endorsement to the insurance policy establishes continuing compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
US Code:
49 USC 13903
Name of Law: Registration of freight forwarders
US Code:
49 USC 13904
Name of Law: Registration of brokers
US Code:
49 USC 13906
Name of Law: Security of motor carriers, motor private carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders
US Code:
49 USC 13902
Name of Law: Registration of motor carriers
US Code:
49 USC 13901
Name of Law: Requirement for registration
The BMC-32 form is being added to the ICR therefore there is an expected increase of 4,773 respondents, 796 burden hours, and $4773 in annual burden costs as a result of adding this form to the already approved ICR. There are no costs associated with electronic filings for the forms currently approved for this ICR.
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.
Motor Carrier Automobile Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Certificate of Insurance