Central Analysis Bureau, Inc.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration
[ Docket No. FHWA-97-3241]

 
Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and Request for Comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(a) of 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the 
intention of the FHWA to request the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) to extend its current approval of an information collection. This 
information collection is used by motor carriers, property brokers, and 
freight forwarders to register their operations with FHWA.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 3, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Signed, written comments should refer to the docket number 
that appears at the top of this document and must be submitted to the 
Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL-401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20590-0001. All comments received will be available for 
examination at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Those desiring 
notification of receipt of comments must include a self-addressed, 
stamped envelope or postcard.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Thomas Vining, Office of Motor 
Carrier Information Analysis, (202) 358-7028, Federal Highway 
Administration, Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., 
E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Availability An electronic copy 
of this document may be downloaded using a modem and suitable 
communications software from the Federal Register electronic bulletin 
board service (telephone number: 202-512-1661). Internet users may 
reach the Federal Register's WWW site at:
    http://www.access.gpo.gov/su<INF>--</INF>docs

    Title: Revision of Licensing Application Forms, Application 
Procedures, and Corresponding Regulations.
    OMB Number: 2125-0568.
    Background: The Secretary of Transportation is authorized to 
register for-hire motor carriers of regulated commodities under the 
provisions of 49 U.S.C. 13902, surface freight forwarders under the 
provisions of 49 U.S.C. 13903, and property brokers under the 
provisions of 49 U.S.C. 13904. These persons may conduct transportation 
services only if they are registered. 49 U.S.C. 13901. Authority 
pertaining to these registrations has been delegated to the FHWA, and 
related regulations are found at 49 CFR 365.
    Forms OP-1 (for motor property carriers and brokers), OP-1(P) (for 
motor passenger carriers), and OP-1 (FF) (for freight forwarders) are 
used to apply for registration with the FHWA. The forms all ask for 
limited information on the applicant's identity, location, familiarity 
with safety requirements, and type of proposed operations. Minor 
differences in each form reflect specific statutory standards for 
registration of the different types of transportation entities.
    Respondents: Motor carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers.
    Average Burden Per Response: The estimated average burden per 
response is 2 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: The estimated total annual burden is 
36,000 hours.
    Frequency: This is a one-time reporting requirement. Interested 
parties are invited to send comments regarding any aspect of this 
information collection, including, but not limited to: (1) the 
necessity and utility of the information collection for the proper 
performance of the functions of the FHWA; (2) the accuracy of the 
estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the collected information; and (4) ways to minimize the collection 
burden without reducing the quality of the collected information. 
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or 
included in the request for extension of OMB approval of this 
information collection.

    Authority: 23 U.S.C. 315 and 49 CFR 1.48.

Issued on: December 19, 1997.
George S. Moore,
Associate Administrator for Administration.
[FR Doc. 97-34080 Filed 12-31-97; 8:45 am]
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