Transportation Service Providers
(carriers) furnish information in a uniform format so that the
United States Government can determine the cost of transportation,
accessorial, and security protective services and select the best
value carriers for millions of Bill of Lading shipments
annually.
US Code:
49
USC 10721 Name of Law: Government Traffic
US Code: 49
USC 13712 Name of Law: Government Traffic
US Code: 49
USC 15504 Name of Law: Government Traffic
This is a reinstatement of a
previously approved collection. The program has also reevaluated
how they calculate responses in order to more accurately reflect
respondent burden. Instead of counting the number of shipping
responses, the program is now counting responses from individuals
within the companies. The number of respondents has also increased
since this collection was last approved.
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.