Motor Carrier Identification Report

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form MCS-150 Motor Carrier Identification Report Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Form MCS-150C Intermodal Equipment Providers Identification Report Form	New
Form MCS-150B Combined Motor Carrier Identification Report and HM Permit Application Form and Instruction	Unchanged
Form MCS-150A Safety Certification for Application for U.S. DOT Number Form and Instruction	Unchanged
49 U.S.C.31151.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-27
Section 4118 of SAFETEA-LU(PubLaw109-59.doc Supplementary Document	2009-05-27
PRA-2126-0013 Intermodal Final Rule SS[1].ew.052609.USE.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-05-26
GPEA P.L. 105-277, Title XVII.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-01-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
26064	Motor Carrier Identification Report Form and Instruction	Unchanged
189291	Intermodal Equipment Providers Identification Report Form	New
183387	Combined Motor Carrier Identification Report and HM Permit Application Form and Instruction	Unchanged
183386	Safety Certification for Application for U.S. DOT Number Form and Instruction	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2126-0013	ICR Reference No: 200905-2126-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200812-2126-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FMCSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Motor Carrier Identification Report
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/17/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/02/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2012
Responses	617,031	0	616,923
Time Burden (Hours)	109,005	0	108,969
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection is used by the FMCSA to identify its regulated entities, help prioritize the agency's activities, and aid in assessing the safety outcomes of those activities. This information collection request (ICR) is being revised due to requirements in a final rule entitled,

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 87 115 Stat.. 833 Name of Law: Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002
   PL: Pub.L. 104 - 88 100 Stat. 803 Name of Law: ICC Termination Act of 1995 (the ICCTA)
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 107 - 87 115 Stat. 833 Name of Law: Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2002
PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 119 Stat. 1144, at 1729 Name of Law: SAFETEA-LU
US Code: 49 USC 31151 Name of Law: Roadability

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2126-AA86	Final or interim final rulemaking	73 FR 76794	12/17/2008

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Intermodal Equipment Providers Identification Report	MCS-150C	Intermodal Equipment Provider Identification Report
Safety Certification for Application for U.S. DOT Number	MCS-150A	Safety Certification for Application for USDOT Number
Motor Carrier Identification Report	MCS-150	Motor Carrier Identification Report, Application for USDOT Number
Combined Motor Carrier Identification Report and HM Permit Application	MCS-150B	Combined Motor Carrier Identification Report and HM Permit Application

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	617,031	616,923	0	108	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	109,005	108,969	0	36	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This program change increase of 36 annual burden hour is due to a final rule that will require 108 entities to submit a new Form MCS-150C to identify themselves to FMCSA as intermodal equipment providers responsible for inspection, repair and maintenance of intermodal equipment for interchange pursuant to section 4118 of SAFETEA-LU.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,774,691

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/02/2009

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