THIS FORM IS USED WITH OTHER FORMS TO DEVELOP MOTOR CARRIER COST SCALES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS FORM IS TO DETERMINE THE PROPORTIONS OF THE SHIPMENT HANDLED OVER THE PLATFORMS BY WEIGHT BRACKET SEPARATELY FOR SHIPMENTS CLASSIFIED 5 DIFFERENT WAYS. THE TOTAL HUNDRED-WEIGHT COMPUTED IS DIVIDED INTO THE TOTAL PLATFORM EXPENSE TO DETERMINE THE SYSTEM AVERAGE COST FOR HANDLING A SHIPMENT OVER THE PLATFORM.
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.