FINANCIAL DATA SHOWING CARRIERS
CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND EXPENDITURES FOR ADDITIONS AND
BETTERMENTS AND TRAFFIC STATISTICS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE PROPER
ADMINISTRATION OF THE IC ACT. THE COMMISSION USES THE REPORTS TO
ASSESS INDUSTRY GROWTH, SUDDEN CHANGES IN CARRIER FINANCIAL
STABILITY, AND BY THE COMMISSION AND OTHERS, TO IDENTIFY CHANGES
AND TRENDS THAT MAY AFFECT THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATIO
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.