Training Certification for Entry-Level Commerical Motor Vehicle Operators

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
PRA-2126-0028.SS.Rev.083107.ew.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-09-04

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26102	Training Certification for Entry-Level Commerical Motor Vehicle Operators	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2126-0028	ICR Reference No: 200709-2126-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200403-2126-005
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FMCSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Training Certification for Entry-Level Commerical Motor Vehicle Operators
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/11/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/28/2007
Terms of Clearance: OMB is approves the request, with an approval period of 18 months. The request for a three-year approval is not granted because DOT has proposed changes to this collection in its proposed rule on Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators (RIN 2126-AB06). The new expiration date is intended to provide sufficient time for DOT to finalize this rulemaking and address public comments on the proposed rule. DOT shall examine public comments 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.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2009	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2008
Responses	45,611	0	64,852
Time Burden (Hours)	7,602	0	10,808
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

---

Abstract: Drivers applying for a commercial drivers license (CDL) must obtain training on certain topics. The applicant must present his employer/motor carrier with a certificate executed by a qualified trainer and indicating successful completion of such training. These requirements appear at 49 CFR 380.501 et seq.

---

Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 31301 Name of Law: Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators, Definitions
   PL: Pub.L. 102 - 240 4007(a)(2) Name of Law: Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

---

Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

---

Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 29032	05/23/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 50442	08/31/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

---

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Training Certification for Entry-Level Commerical Motor Vehicle Operators

---

ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	45,611	64,852	0	0	-19,241	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,602	10,808	0	0	-3,206	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	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 adjustment decrease in total annual burden hours from 10,808 to 7,602 is due to the correction the number of CDL drivers required by the 2004 Final Rule to be trained. The Supporting Statement that accompanied the 2004 rule covered the first 3 years of the rule and took into account the one-time requirement for the agency to train certain CDL drivers who had obtained their CDLs in the past year during Year 1. This Supporting Statement covers Years 4,5, and 6.

---

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

---

Common Form ICR:  No

---

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: 09/28/2007

---