IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY ADMINISTER THE
ASPECT OF THE MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY PROGRAM WHICH INVOLVES SHIFTING
OR FALLING CARGO, IT IS NECESSARY TO MONITOR AND ANALYZE SUCH
ACCIDENTS. UP-TO-DATE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION ON ACCIDENTS IS
NECESSARY TO SUPPORT NEEDED RULE CHANGES. THE DATA ELEMENTS ARE
PRESCRIBED BY REGULATIONS WHICH ARE AUTHORIZED BY STATUE (49 U.S.C.
304, 49 U.S.C. 1655). FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS MAY
RESULT IN PENALTIES AS AUTHORIZED BY 4
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.