Commercial motor vehicle drivers who
are subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations must
meet certain medical requirements. This revision is due to a final
rule titled "Safety Requirements for Operators of Small Passenger
Carrying Commercial Motor Vehicles Used in Interstate Commerce,"
which will result in an estimated 22,000 additional drivers who are
subject to these medical qualification requirements. Information is
collected to ensure that the FMCSRs are met and that drivers are
qualified to safely operate CMVs.
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.