This information collection is used by the FMCSA to identify its regulated entities, help prioritize the agency's activities, and aid in assessing the safety outcomes of those activities. This information collection request (ICR) is being revised due to requirements in a final rule entitled,
PL: Pub.L. 107 - 87 115 Stat. 833 Name of Law: Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2002
PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 119 Stat. 1144, at 1729 Name of Law: SAFETEA-LU
US Code: 49 USC 31151 Name of Law: Roadability
This program change increase of 36 annual burden hour is due to a final rule that will require 108 entities to submit a new Form MCS-150C to identify themselves to FMCSA as intermodal equipment providers responsible for inspection, repair and maintenance of intermodal equipment for interchange pursuant to section 4118 of SAFETEA-LU.
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.