This non-substantive change request corrects the CFR citations for the two information collections in this ICR. FMCSA is required to develop and establish minimum driver training standards for applicants for a commercial driverâs license (CDL) and/or certain CDL endorsements. These standards are found in 49 CR part 380, subparts F and G, and in five Appendices to part 380. The standards include two separate information collection actions: (1) Training providers must electronically submit information to FMCSAâs Training Provider Registry (TPR) to ensure that they meet the new training provider eligibility requirements and may therefore be listed on a new TPR; and (2) after an individual driver-trainee completes training administered by a training provider listed on the TPR, that training provider must electronically submit training certification information regarding the driver-trainee to the TPR.
These FMCSA minimum training requirements for ELDT are intended to enhance the safety of CMV operations on our Nationâs highways. Therefore, this ICR supports the DOT Strategic Goal of Safety. The first portion of this ICR (IC-1), âTraining Provider Registration,â collects information from each training provider for each of their training locations by means of the online TPR. The use of an electronic, online, web-based information system for this collection of information is expected to reduce burden on respondents. This information is collected when a training provider is first registering in the TPR, on a biennial basis thereafter, or otherwise when key information changes (training provider name, address, phone number, type(s) of training offered, training provider status, and, if applicable, any change in State licensure, certification, or accreditation status). The âTraining Provider Registrationâ information is used by FMCSA to ensure that training providers meet the training provider eligibility requirements found in 49 CFR part 380, and can therefore be listed on the TPR. From the âTraining Provider Registrationâ information submitted by training providers, certain basic identifying information (e.g., company name, location, contact information, etc.) and descriptive attributes regarding the training offered (e.g., which types of CDL and/or endorsement training are offered, etc.) by each training provider at each training location is made available to the public on the TPR website (unless the training provider chooses to not have this information displayed). This information is used by entry-level drivers looking for training.
The second portion of this ICR, (IC-2) âDriver Training Certification,â collects information from training providers after driver-trainees complete training. This âDriver Training Certificationâ information is used by SDLAs to verify that the required driver training has been completed by the driver-trainee prior to the SDLA administering any skills or knowledge tests that require completion of training prior to their administration. The information collected from training providers is also used by the Agency to improve its understanding of the number of training providers and the types of training they provide, and the number of entry-level drivers and the types of training, CDLs, and endorsements that they obtain. Retrospective review of the data and of the safety performance of drivers that complete ELDT will allow FMCSA to better assess the impact of ELDT on motor carrier safety, and to monitor the effectiveness of individual training providers and identify those that may not be conducting training in compliance with the regulations and that may therefore be candidates for an on-site review by FMCSA. The use of an electronic, online, web-based information system for this collection of information is expected to reduce burden on respondents.
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
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.
Justification for Non-Substantive Change for 2126-0028 07.18.25.docx
30 day FR for 2126-0028.pdf
IC2 - Driver Training Certification Information