Motor Carrier Identification Report

OMB Control No: 2126-0013	ICR Reference No: 202509-2126-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 202507-2126-003
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: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 10/31/2025
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 10/30/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 10/30/2025
Terms of Clearance: The agency will resubmit as an emergency extension request.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2025	01/31/2026	02/28/2026
Responses	688,732	0	688,732
Time Burden (Hours)	116,072	0	116,072
Cost Burden (Dollars)	558,027	0	558,027

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Abstract: 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. This information collection supports the agency’s strategic goal of safety by establishing and monitoring safe operating requirements for motor carriers, commercial motor vehicle drivers, vehicles, and vehicle equipment.

Emergency Justfication: FMCSA’s general law division, which covers fiscal law issues, has been consulted for guidance. FMCSA is operating as usual. FMCSA is fully funded, does not rely upon appropriations, and has contract authority to obligate the agency. Therefore, it is not needed to show the information collection fits into an excepted activity; all our activities are currently operating normally. FMCSA was scheduled to submit the 30-day FR for the “Motor Carrier Identification Report” ICR on October 2, 2025. Ordinarily, this would have been plenty of time for the notice to publish and for FMCSA to submit the renewal package to OIRA prior to its October 31, 2025 expiration date. However, due to the OFR not accepting IC notices for publication during the government shutdown, FMCSA was unable to complete this step in the renewal process. ICR FR notices do not fall into the category of allowable publications at the OFR during a lapse in appropriations. If the ICR expires without an extension, FMCSA would be legally prohibited from accepting or processing MCS-150, MCS-150B, or MCS-150C submissions, which means that registrants/potential registrants would be unable to comply with regulatory requirements covering the following activities: • Some new USDOT Number registrations • Required biennial updates • Reactivations of USDOT Numbers • Changes to company information (ownership, address, operation type, etc.) This would have significant operational and industry-wide impacts, potentially leaving carriers unable to update or maintain their registration status. Without the ability to file MCS-150 updates, some carriers could be rendered unable to operate legally and may face enforcement or roadside out-of-service conditions. FMCSA asks that OIRA please extend the expiration date of this ICR either on a monthly basis until the shutdown ends, or grant the extension for up to 90-days.

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

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:
	90 FR 25742	06/17/2025
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 IC1: Form MCS 150, Motor Carrier Identification Report MCS-150 Motor Carrier Identification Report IC2: Form MCS 150B, Combined Motor Carrier Identification Report and HM Permit Application MCS-150B Combined Motor Carrier Identification Report and HM Permit Application IC3: Form MCS 150C, Intermodal Equipment Providers Identification Report MCS-150C Intermodal Equipment Provider Identification Report

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The total annual number of responses for this ICR increased by 252,564 from 688,732 to the proposed 941,296. The total number of respondents increased by 156,353 from 416,630 to the proposed 572,983. The total annual number of burden hours increased by 44,097 from 116,072 to the proposed 160,169. The non-wage related costs increased to $994,685. The total wage related costs to respondents increased by 1,738,767 million from $5.1 million to the proposed $6.8 million. These changes were the result of an increase in the number of new filings and biennial updates for forms MCS-150, MCS-150B and MCS-150C from 2021 to 2023. The cost to the Federal government increased by $1,120,165 to the proposed $4,758,268. This change is due to the increased filings in new and biennial updates for the forms covered under this ICR. Table 9 is provided as a summary of program changes and adjustments.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,758,268

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? No

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: 10/30/2025

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