Motor Carrier Identification Report

OMB Control No: 2126-0013	ICR Reference No: 201904-2126-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201512-2126-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FMCSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Motor Carrier Identification Report
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/29/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 04/29/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2022	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2019
Responses	679,651	0	195,055
Time Burden (Hours)	119,878	0	31,271
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Final Rule titled “Unified Registration System,” dated January 17, 2017, suspended the effective and compliance dates for the online URS and as a result, FMCSA is seeking approval to continue using the Forms MCS-150, MCS-150B, and MCS-150C. As part of the renewal, the MCS-150 and MCS 150B forms are being revised to remove the hazardous material declarations, Class 3A, Class 3B, and Div. 2.2 (Ammonia), because they are obsolete and do not require new or existing applicants to identify those declarations when applying for a USDOT number as a hazardous materials motor carrier. The information collection is mandatory reporting requirements and consists of 3 information collection instruments. IC-1, Form MCS-150, Motor Carrier Identification Report is filed by all motor carriers conducting operations in interstate or international commerce before beginning operations. It is also used by motor carriers needing to update previously submitted information, and on a biennial update basis. IC-2, Form MCS-150B, Combined Motor Carrier Identification and HM Permit Application is filed by interstate motor carriers that transport the permitted hazardous materials. It is also used by motor carriers needing to update previously submitted information, and on a biennial update basis. IC-3, Form MCS-150C, Intermodal Equipment Provider Identification Report is filed by IEPs that interchange intermodal equipment with a motor carrier or have contractual responsibility for the maintenance of the intermodal equipment. FMCSA uses the information to identify its regulated entities, to help prioritize the Agency’s enforcement activities, to aid in assessing the safety outcomes of those activities, and for statistical purposes.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 104 - 88 100 Stat. 803 Name of Law: ICC Termination Act of 1995 (the ICCTA)    PL: Pub.L. 107 - 87 115 Stat.. 833 Name of Law: Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 2317	02/06/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 17232	04/24/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title Form No. Form Name Intermodal Equipment Providers Identification Report MCS-150C Intermodal Equipment Provider Identification Report Motor Carrier Identification Report MCS-150 Motor Carrier Identification Report Combined Motor Carrier Identification Report and HM Permit Application MCS-150B Combined Motor Carrier Identification Report and HM Permit Application

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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	679,651	195,055	0	484,596	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	119,878	31,271	0	88,607	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: The approved ICR for “Unified Registration System, FMCSA Registration/Updates” (OMB Control Number 2126-0051) shows a decrease in annual responses 627,624 (205,412) annual burden hours) from the previous approved “Unified Registration System, FMCSA Registration/Updates” ICR. For this ICR, Motor Carrier Identification Report (OMB Control Number 2126-0013) The program adjustment increased from the previously approved ICR for the Motor Carrier Identification Report. The estimated annual burden hours is 88,607 [119,878 proposed annual hours – 31,271 approved annual hours] due primarily to the Final Rule titled “Unified Registration System,” dated January 17, 2017, which suspended the effective and compliance dates for the online URS and as a result, FMCSA is seeking approval to continue using the Forms MCS-150, MCS-150B, and MCS-150C. The currently approved ICR assumed that Form MCS-150 would be used only by Mexican domiciled carriers during the second and third year covered by the ICR. In addition, it assumed Form MCS-150B and Form MCS-150C would no longer be used by respondents during the second and third years.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $541,908

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: Jeff Secrist 202 385-2367 [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: 04/29/2019

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