FMCSA is seeking approval of a
revision of the “National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB)" ICR.
FMCSA is modernizing its NCCDB complaint system and expanding the
program. The six current collection instruments are being combined
in one, central collection that can accommodate a total of 12
complaint categories. FMCSA maintains online information and
resources to assist consumers, drivers, and others associated with
the motor carrier industry to file complaints regarding household
goods carriers, third party intermediaries (brokers and freight
forwarders) and their financial responsibility providers, hazardous
material (HM) carriers, property carriers, cargo tank facilities,
and passenger carriers. The respondents of the collection therefore
are the public, consumers, drivers, and the motor carrier industry.
The NCCDB allows the public and FMCSA staff to submit complaints
using an online form which lists individual violations of the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety, Hazardous Material, and Commercial
Regulations. The collection is voluntary and is one of reporting
and disclosure. The purpose of the collection is to collect data by
this system for FMCSA enforcement staff and state agencies to,
among other things: help improve motor carrier safety enforcement;
improve consumer protection by ensuring that moving companies use
fair business practices; and identify and address passenger carrier
discrimination and service issues. There is no determined
collection frequency, the information is collected as needed.
Complainants may visit the NCCDB online at
http://nccdb.fmcsa.dot.gov, where they will be guided through the
process of filing a complaint. The information reported and
disclosed is information concerning the incident(s) that lead to
different types of complaints concerning truck safety, moving
companies, brokers, violations of the American Disabilities Act,
bus safety, bus service, cargo tank facilities, and/or hazardous
materials regulations. The online interface then leads them through
the process by soliciting information about the incident giving
rise to the complaint, contact information for the complainant (for
follow up purposes), and company information. They also have the
ability to upload supporting files/documents if any exist. DOT
receives the information. At the end of the process, each complaint
is submitted to the NCCDB, where it is directed to the proper FMCSA
or DOT office for investigation.
The current iteration of this
ICR reported 18,546 responses, 18,546 respondents, and 4,638
estimated annual burden hours with an estimated annual cost of
$179,014. This ICR has an estimated 64,545 responses, 64,545
respondents, which results in 16,137 estimated annual burden hours.
The increase is due to the year-over-year expected complaint
increase and the addition of six complaint categories.
$843,422
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Monique Riddick 202
366-8045
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:
(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.
30-day FR 2126-0067.pdf
2126-0067 Supporting Statement 06.06.25.docx
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