APPLICATION FILED BY RAILROADS AND
MOTOR CARRIERS REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SECURITIES OR ASSUME
OBLIGATIONS AND LIABLITY IN REGARD TO SECURITIES OF ANOTHER
COMPANY. THIS FORM IS NEEDED TO OBTAIN INFORMATION NECESSARY TO
DETERMINE IF THE ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES BY A RAILROAD OR MOTOR
CARRIER MEET THE STANDARDS SET FORTH BY CONGRESS IN 49 USC 11301 OR
11302.
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.