This ICR is an extension of a
currently approved collection. The FMCSA registers for-hire motor
carriers of regulated commodities under 49 U.S.C. 13902, surface
freight forwarders under 49 U.S.C 13903, and property brokers under
49 U.S.C. 13904. The Form OCE-46 allows the FMCSA to implement a
simplified process for registrants to apply voluntarily for
revocation of their registration, or any part thereof. A completed
Form OCE-46 is filed with FMCSA by the registrant for the purpose
of requesting that all, or a part, of its operating authority be
revoked. The information contained on the form is for disclosure
and is used by FMCSA in making a determination on the revocation
request. The use of Form OCE-46 has proven to be an easy and
effective means by which a registrant can request revocation of its
operating authority. Form OCE-46 is filed by registrants on a
voluntary and is a one-time basis. It calls for a very limited
amount of information to identify the registrant and the scope of
its request.
US Code:
49
USC 13904 Name of Law: Registration of brokers
US Code: 49
USC 13905 Name of Law: Effective periods of registration
US Code: 49
USC 13902 Name of Law: Registration of motor carriers
US Code: 49
USC 13903 Name of Law: Registration of freight forwarders
This program adjustment
increase is due to an estimated increase in the number of Form
OCE-46 filings from 3,000 to 3,501 per year, resulting in an
increase of 125 burden hours [875 proposed annual burden hours -
750 currently approved annual burden hours = 125]. Additionally,
there is an estimated $6,800 increase in costs to respondents for
notarizing and mailing the forms [$36,800 proposed annual cost to
respondents - $30,000 currently approved annual costs to
respondents = $6,800].
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.