The agency will
resubmit as an emergency extension request.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2025
01/31/2026
12/31/2025
688,732
0
688,732
116,072
0
116,072
558,027
0
558,027
The information collection is
mandatory reporting requirements and consists of 3 information
collection instruments. IC-1, Form MCS-150, Motor Carrier
Identification Report is filed by all motor carriers conducting
operations in interstate or international commerce before beginning
operations. It is also used by motor carriers needing to update
previously submitted information, and on a biennial update basis.
IC-2, Form MCS-150B, Combined Motor Carrier Identification and HM
Permit Application is filed by interstate motor carriers that
transport the permitted hazardous materials. It is also used by
motor carriers needing to update previously submitted information,
and on a biennial update basis. IC-3, Form MCS-150C, Intermodal
Equipment Provider Identification Report is filed by IEPs that
interchange intermodal equipment with a motor carrier or have
contractual responsibility for the maintenance of the intermodal
equipment. FMCSA uses the information to identify its regulated
entities, to help prioritize the Agency’s enforcement activities,
to aid in assessing the safety outcomes of those activities, and
for statistical purposes. This information collection supports the
agency’s strategic goal of safety by establishing and monitoring
safe operating requirements for motor carriers, commercial motor
vehicle drivers, vehicles, and vehicle equipment.
FMCSA’s general law
division, which covers fiscal law issues, has been consulted for
guidance. FMCSA is operating as usual. FMCSA is fully funded, does
not rely upon appropriations, and has contract authority to
obligate the agency. Therefore, it is not needed to show the
information collection fits into an excepted activity; all our
activities are currently operating normally. FMCSA was scheduled to
submit the 30-day FR for the “Motor Carrier Identification Report”
ICR on October 2, 2025. Ordinarily, this would have been plenty of
time for the notice to publish and for FMCSA to submit the renewal
package to OIRA prior to its October 31, 2025 expiration date.
However, due to the OFR not accepting IC notices for publication
during the government shutdown, FMCSA was unable to complete this
step in the renewal process. ICR FR notices do not fall into the
category of allowable publications at the OFR during a lapse in
appropriations. If the ICR expires without an extension, FMCSA
would be legally prohibited from accepting or processing MCS-150,
MCS-150B, or MCS-150C submissions, which means that
registrants/potential registrants would be unable to comply with
regulatory requirements covering the following activities: • Some
new USDOT Number registrations • Required biennial updates •
Reactivations of USDOT Numbers • Changes to company information
(ownership, address, operation type, etc.) This would have
significant operational and industry-wide impacts, potentially
leaving carriers unable to update or maintain their registration
status. Without the ability to file MCS-150 updates, some carriers
could be rendered unable to operate legally and may face
enforcement or roadside out-of-service conditions. FMCSA asks that
OIRA please extend the expiration date of this ICR either on a
monthly basis until the shutdown ends, or grant the extension for
up to 90-days.
The total annual number of
responses for this ICR increased by 252,564 from 688,732 to the
proposed 941,296. The total number of respondents increased by
156,353 from 416,630 to the proposed 572,983. The total annual
number of burden hours increased by 44,097 from 116,072 to the
proposed 160,169. The non-wage related costs increased to $994,685.
The total wage related costs to respondents increased by 1,738,767
million from $5.1 million to the proposed $6.8 million. These
changes were the result of an increase in the number of new filings
and biennial updates for forms MCS-150, MCS-150B and MCS-150C from
2021 to 2023. The cost to the Federal government increased by
$1,120,165 to the proposed $4,758,268. This change is due to the
increased filings in new and biennial updates for the forms covered
under this ICR. Table 9 is provided as a summary of program changes
and adjustments.
$4,758,268
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Jeff Secrist 202 385-2367
jeff.secrist@dot.gov
No
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.
Form MCS-150 IC1: Form MCS 150, Motor Carrier Identification Report
Justification Statement to Request Emergency Extension for 2126-0013 10.30.25.docx
60-Day FR for 2126-0013.pdf
IC1: Form MCS 150, Motor Carrier Identification Report