Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Emergency
10/31/2025
Withdrawn and continue
10/30/2025
10/30/2025
The agency will resubmit as an emergency extension request.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2025
01/31/2026
02/28/2026
688,732
0
688,732
116,072
0
116,072
558,027
0
558,027
The information collection is mandatory reporting requirements and consists of 3 information collection instruments.
IC-1, Form MCS-150, Motor Carrier Identification Report is filed by all motor carriers conducting operations in interstate or international commerce before beginning operations. It is also used by motor carriers needing to update previously submitted information, and on a biennial update basis.
IC-2, Form MCS-150B, Combined Motor Carrier Identification and HM Permit Application is filed by interstate motor carriers that transport the permitted hazardous materials. It is also used by motor carriers needing to update previously submitted information, and on a biennial update basis.
IC-3, Form MCS-150C, Intermodal Equipment Provider Identification Report is filed by IEPs that interchange intermodal equipment with a motor carrier or have contractual responsibility for the maintenance of the intermodal equipment.
FMCSA uses the information to identify its regulated entities, to help prioritize the Agencyâs enforcement activities, to aid in assessing the safety outcomes of those activities, and for statistical purposes. This information collection supports the agencyâs strategic goal of safety by establishing and monitoring safe operating requirements for motor carriers, commercial motor vehicle drivers, vehicles, and vehicle equipment.
FMCSAâs general law division, which covers fiscal law issues, has been consulted for guidance. FMCSA is operating as usual. FMCSA is fully funded, does not rely upon appropriations, and has contract authority to obligate the agency. Therefore, it is not needed to show the information collection fits into an excepted activity; all our activities are currently operating normally.
FMCSA was scheduled to submit the 30-day FR for the âMotor Carrier Identification Reportâ ICR on October 2, 2025. Ordinarily, this would have been plenty of time for the notice to publish and for FMCSA to submit the renewal package to OIRA prior to its October 31, 2025 expiration date. However, due to the OFR not accepting IC notices for publication during the government shutdown, FMCSA was unable to complete this step in the renewal process. ICR FR notices do not fall into the category of allowable publications at the OFR during a lapse in appropriations.
If the ICR expires without an extension, FMCSA would be legally prohibited from accepting or processing MCS-150, MCS-150B, or MCS-150C submissions, which means that registrants/potential registrants would be unable to comply with regulatory requirements covering the following activities:
⢠Some new USDOT Number registrations
⢠Required biennial updates
⢠Reactivations of USDOT Numbers
⢠Changes to company information (ownership, address, operation type, etc.)
This would have significant operational and industry-wide impacts, potentially leaving carriers unable to update or maintain their registration status. Without the ability to file MCS-150 updates, some carriers could be rendered unable to operate legally and may face enforcement or roadside out-of-service conditions.
FMCSA asks that OIRA please extend the expiration date of this ICR either on a monthly basis until the shutdown ends, or grant the extension for up to 90-days.
The total annual number of responses for this ICR increased by 252,564 from 688,732 to the proposed 941,296. The total number of respondents increased by 156,353 from 416,630 to the proposed 572,983. The total annual number of burden hours increased by 44,097 from 116,072 to the proposed 160,169. The non-wage related costs increased to $994,685.
The total wage related costs to respondents increased by 1,738,767 million from $5.1 million to the proposed $6.8 million. These changes were the result of an increase in the number of new filings and biennial updates for forms MCS-150, MCS-150B and MCS-150C from 2021 to 2023.
The cost to the Federal government increased by $1,120,165 to the proposed $4,758,268. This change is due to the increased filings in new and biennial updates for the forms covered under this ICR. Table 9 is provided as a summary of program changes and adjustments.
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.
Form MCS-150 Motor Carrier Identification Report
Justification Statement to Request Emergency Extension for 2126-0013 10.30.25.docx
60-Day FR for 2126-0013.pdf
IC1: Form MCS 150, Motor Carrier Identification Report