Inspection, Repair and Maintenance

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
PRA-2126-0003.Roadability NPRM.SS.02-10-06 -DF.USE.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 0000-00-00	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26028	Inspection, Repair and Maintenance		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2126-0003	ICR Reference No: 200701-2126-009
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200602-2126-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FMCSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Inspection, Repair and Maintenance
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Preapproved	Conclusion Date: 03/29/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/13/2007
Terms of Clearance: Preapproved, which is the routine response for a change in an information collection associated with a proposed rule. 1. Because it results from the rule, the increase in burden has been changed from due to "statute" to "agency discretion." 2. This ICR was submitted more than a month after the proposed rule was published. To synchronize its review with that of the comment period, the ICR should be submitted within a week of publication.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2009
Responses	678,535	0	678,535
Time Burden (Hours)	59,214,494	0	59,093,244
Cost Burden (Dollars)	402,000	0	402,000

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Abstract: This revision is due to a NPRM, titled "Requirements for Intermodal Equipment Providers and Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating Intermodal Equipment, that would require intermodal equipment providers to establish a systematic inspection, repair, and maintenance program and maintain records documenting the program. In addition, they would also be required to establish a process for a motor carrier or its driver to report defects or deficiencies they discover or which are reported to them.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 31502 Name of Law: Requirements for qualifications, hours of service
   US Code: 49 USC 31136 Name of Law: Unites States Government regulations
   US Code: 49 USC 31142 Name of Law: Inspection of Vehicles
   US Code: 49 USC 31137(b) Name of Law: Monitoring device and brake maintenance regulations
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 4118 Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2126-AA86	Proposed rulemaking	71 FR 76796	12/21/2006

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Inspection, Repair and Maintenance

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	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	678,535	678,535	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	59,214,494	59,093,244	0	121,250	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	402,000	402,000	0	0	0	0

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 program change is due to an increase in burden due to the NPRM's requirement for intermodal equipment providers to establish a systematic inspection, repair, and maintenance program and maintain records documenting the program. They would also be required to establish a process for a motor carrier or its driver to report defects or deficiencies they discover or which are reported to them.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 02/13/2007

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