Motor Carrier Identification Report

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form MCS-150 Motor Carrier Identification Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
PRA-2126-0013[1][1].Intermodal NPRM.SS.062807.use.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2007-06-28	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26064	Motor Carrier Identification Report	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2126-0013	ICR Reference No: 200703-2126-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200405-2126-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FMCSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Motor Carrier Identification Report
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 06/29/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/27/2007
Terms of Clearance: The information collection associated with the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on “Requirements for Intermodal Equipment Providers and Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating Intermodal Equipment" is not approved at this time. FMCSA shall examine public comment in response to the NPRM and will describe in the preamble of the final rule how the agency has maximized the practical utility of the collection and minimized the burden. In the future, the agency shall submit ICRs related to NPRMs to OMB for review on or before the publication of the NPRM in the Federal Register, not three months after publication. Furthermore, no other changes to the existing collection is approved at this time. To obtain an extension for the existing collection, FMCSA must submit a request for an extension after going through the normal PRA public comment process (i.e., a 60-day and 30-day notice).

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2007	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2008
Responses	5,552,146	0	5,552,146
Time Burden (Hours)	74,896	0	74,896
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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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," which would require each equipment provider to obtain a unique DOT Number by submitting a Form MCS-150C to FMCSA, and to update its initial report every 2 years.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 4118 Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
  

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

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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? Yes

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Motor Carrier Identification Report	MCS-150, MCS-150A, MCS-150B, MCS-150C	Motor Carrier Identification Report ,   Safety Certification for Application ,   Combined Motor Carrier Identification Report and HM Permit Application ,   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: This program change increase is due a NPRM requirement for 108 intermodal equipment providers to submit a Form MCS-150C, "Intermodal Equipment Provider Identification Report," to identify themselves to FMCSA as an equipment provider subject to the rulemaking to implement section 4118 of SAFETEA-LU.

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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: 03/27/2007

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