THIS FORM IS USED WITH OTHERS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF MOTOR-CARRIER COST SCALES. THE DATA ON THIS FORM
ENABLES THE COMMISSION TO DEVELOP COSTS FOR VARIOUS WEIGHT
SHIPMENTS AND TYPES OF TRAFFIC. BECAUSE OF THE WIDE DIFFERENCE IN
THE COST PER HUNDRED WEIGHT, AND THE COSTS FOR THE FOUR TYPES OF
TRAFFIC, IT IS IMPORTANT TO PROVIDE A DISTRIBUTION OF THE ANNUAL
SHIPMENTS AND TONS.
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.