Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of Two Currently Approved Information Collection Requests: OMB Control Numbers 2126-0032 and 2126-0033 (Financial and Operating Statistics for Motor Carriers of Property), 28587-28588 [E9-14122]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 114 / Tuesday, June 16, 2009 / Notices pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, from on or about September 21, 2009, until on or about November 29, 2009, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Carol B. Epstein, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202/453–8048). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA–44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547–0001. Dated: June 10, 2009. C. Miller Crouch, Acting Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E9–14124 Filed 6–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2009–0144] Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of Two Currently Approved Information Collection Requests: OMB Control Numbers 2126–0032 and 2126–0033 (Financial and Operating Statistics for Motor Carriers of Property) mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces FMCSA’s plan to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) its request to revise two currently-approved information collection requests (ICRs) as follows: (1) OMB Control Number 2126–0032 entitled, ‘‘Annual Report of Class I and Class II Motor Carriers of Property (formerly OMB 2139–0004),’’ and (2) OMB Control Number 2126–0033 entitled, ‘‘Quarterly Report of Class I Motor Carriers of Property (formerly OMB 2139–0002).’’ These ICRs are necessary to ensure that motor carriers comply with FMCSA’s financial and operating statistics requirements at chapter III of title 49 CFR part 369 entitled, ‘‘Reports of Motor Carriers.’’ VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:50 Jun 15, 2009 Jkt 217001 On April 8, 2009, FMCSA published a Federal Register notice allowing for a 60-day comment period on the ICR. No comments were received. DATES: Please send your comments by July 16, 2009. OMB must receive your comments by this date in order to act quickly on the ICR. ADDRESSES: All comments should reference Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket Number FMCSA–2009–0144. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of Transportation/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov, or faxed to 202–395–6974, or mailed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Vivian Oliver, Office of Research and Information Technology, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, West Building 6th Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590–0001. Telephone: 202–366–2974; e-mail Vivian.Oliver@dot.gov. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Annual Report of Class I and Class II Motor Carriers of Property (formerly OMB Control Number 2139– 0004). New OMB Control Number: 2126– 0032. Type of Request: Revision of a currently-approved information collection. Respondents: Class I and Class II Motor Carriers of Property. Estimated Number of Respondents: 372 (per year). Estimated Time per Response: 9 hours. Expiration Date: June 30, 2009. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 3,348 hours [372 respondents × 9 hours to complete form = 3,348]. Title: Quarterly Report of Class I Motor Carriers of Property (formerly OMB Control Number 2139–0002). New OMB Control Number: 2126– 0033. PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28587 Type of Request: Revision of a currently-approved information collection. Respondents: Class I Motor Carriers of Property. Estimated Number of Respondents: 120. Estimated Time per Response: 1.8 hours (27 minutes per quarter). Expiration Date: June 30, 2009. Frequency of Response: Quarterly. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 216 hours [120 respondents × 1.8 hours to complete forms = 216]. Background: The Annual Report of Class I and Class II Motor Carriers of Property (Form M) and the Quarterly Report of Class I Motor Carriers of Property (Form QFR) are reporting requirements for all for-hire motor carriers. See 49 U.S.C. § 14123, and implementing FMCSA regulations at 49 CFR part 369. The Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) has exercised his discretion under section 14123 to also require Class I property carriers (including dual-property carriers), Class I household goods carriers and Class I passenger carriers to file quarterly reports. Motor carriers (including interstate and intrastate) subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations are classified on the basis of their gross carrier operating revenues.1 Under the F&OS program, FMCSA collects from Class I and Class II property carriers balance sheet and income statement data along with information on safety needs, tonnage, mileage, employees, transportation equipment, and other related data. FMCSA may also ask carriers to respond to surveys concerning their operations. The data and information collected would be made publicly available and used by FMCSA to determine a motor carrier’s compliance with the F&OS program requirements prescribed at chapter III of title 49 CFR part 369. The regulations were formerly administered by the Interstate Commerce Commission and later transferred to the Secretary on January 1, 1996, by section 103 of the ICC Termination Act of 1995 (Pub. L.104– 88, 109 Stat. 803 (Dec. 29, 1995)), now 1 For purposes of the F&OS program, carriers are classified into the following three groups: (1) Class I carriers are those having annual carrier operating revenues (including interstate and intrastate) of $10 million or more after applying the revenue deflator formula as set forth in Note A of 49 CFR 369.2; (2) Class II carriers are those having annual carrier operating revenues (including interstate and intrastate) of at least $3 million, but less than $10 million after applying the revenue deflator formula as set forth in 49 CFR 369.2; and (3) Class III carriers are those having annual carrier operating revenues (including interstate and intrastate) of less than $3 million after applying the revenue deflator formula as set forth in Note A of 49 CFR § 369.2. E:\FR\FM\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1 28588 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 114 / Tuesday, June 16, 2009 / Notices codified at 49 U.S.C. 14123. On September 30, 1998, the Secretary delegated and transferred the authority to administer the F&OS program to the former Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), now part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), to former chapter XI, subchapter B of 49 CFR part 1420 (63 FR 52192). On September 29, 2004, the Secretary transferred the responsibility for the F&OS program from BTS to FMCSA in the belief that the program was more aligned with FMCSA’s mission and its other motor carrier responsibilities (69 FR 51009). On August 10, 2006, the Secretary published a final rule (71 FR 45740) that transferred and redesignated certain motor carrier financial and statistical reporting regulations of BTS, that were formerly located at chapter XI, subchapter B of title 49 CFR part 1420, to FMCSA under chapter III of title 49 CFR part 369. On April 8, 2009, FMCSA published a Federal Register notice on this same topic and provided 60 days for public comment (74 FR 16037). The Agency received no comments to the docket in response to this notice. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed collection is necessary for the FMCSA to perform its functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways for the FMCSA to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. Issued on: June 2, 2009 David G. Anewalt, Acting Associate Administrator for Research and Information Technology. [FR Doc. E9–14122 Filed 6–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the Requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 236 Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 235 and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of the signal system or relief from the VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:50 Jun 15, 2009 Jkt 217001 requirements of 49 CFR Part 236, as detailed below. Docket Number: FRA–2009–0047 Applicant: CSX Transportation, Inc., Mr. C.M. King, Chief Engineer, Communications and Signals, 500 Water Street, SC J–350, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The CSX Transportation, Inc (CSXT) seeks approval of the proposed discontinuance of the manned tower ‘‘MK’’ at Rowlesburg, Milepost (MP) BA253.9; the conversion of poweroperated switches #10 and #16 at Rowlesburg to DTMF controlled switches; the discontinuance of controlled signals #4 and #42 at Terra Alta, MP BA242.0; the installation of double track hold-out signals #2, #4, #6, #8 and the conversion of the power operated switch to a hand-operated throw electrically locked switch at Rinard, MP BA240.7; and the rearrangement of track configuration at Rowlesburg and McMillan, MP BA252.3. Signal Rule CPS–261 will be used between Rowlesburg and Rinard. The location of the application is Rowlesburg, West Virginia, MP BA240.7 to BA253.9, on the Mountain Subdivision, Huntington Division. The reason given for the proposed changes is to eliminate facilities no longer needed in present day operation. Any interested party desiring to protest the granting of an application shall set forth specifically the grounds upon which the protest is made, and include a concise statement of the interest of the party in the proceeding. Additionally, one copy of the protest shall be furnished to the applicant at the address listed above. FRA expects to be able to determine these matters without an oral hearing. However, if a specific request for an oral hearing is accompanied by a showing that the party is unable to adequately present his or her position by written statements, an application may be set for public hearing. Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested party desires an opportunity for oral comment, they should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for their request. All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the appropriate docket number (e.g., Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2009– PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 0047) and may be submitted by any of the following methods: • Web site: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Operations Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Communications received within 45 days of the date of this notice will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered as far as practicable. All written communications concerning these proceedings are available for examination during regular business hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) at the above facility. All documents in the public docket are also available for inspection and copying on the Internet at the docket facility’s Web site at https://www.regulations.gov. Anyone is able to search the electronic form of any written communications and comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). Issued in Washington, DC on June 9, 2009. Grady C. Cothen, Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program Development. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 114 (Tuesday, June 16, 2009)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2009-0144]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of Two 
Currently Approved Information Collection Requests: OMB Control Numbers 
2126-0032 and 2126-0033 (Financial and Operating Statistics for Motor 
Carriers of Property)

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces FMCSA's plan to submit to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) its request to revise two currently-approved information 
collection requests (ICRs) as follows: (1) OMB Control Number 2126-0032 
entitled, ``Annual Report of Class I and Class II Motor Carriers of 
Property (formerly OMB 2139-0004),'' and (2) OMB Control Number 2126-
0033 entitled, ``Quarterly Report of Class I Motor Carriers of Property 
(formerly OMB 2139-0002).'' These ICRs are necessary to ensure that 
motor carriers comply with FMCSA's financial and operating statistics 
requirements at chapter III of title 49 CFR part 369 entitled, 
``Reports of Motor Carriers.'' On April 8, 2009, FMCSA published a 
Federal Register notice allowing for a 60-day comment period on the 
ICR. No comments were received.

DATES: Please send your comments by July 16, 2009. OMB must receive 
your comments by this date in order to act quickly on the ICR.

ADDRESSES: All comments should reference Federal Docket Management 
System (FDMS) Docket Number FMCSA-2009-0144. Interested persons are 
invited to submit written comments on the proposed information 
collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office 
of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the attention 
of the Desk Officer, Department of Transportation/Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Administration, and sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov, or faxed to 202-395-6974, or mailed to the 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and 
Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, 
DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Vivian Oliver, Office of Research 
and Information Technology, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor 
Carrier Safety Administration, West Building 6th Floor, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. Telephone: 202-366-2974; e-mail 
Vivian.Oliver@dot.gov. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal Holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Annual Report of Class I and Class II Motor Carriers of 
Property (formerly OMB Control Number 2139-0004).
    New OMB Control Number: 2126-0032.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently-approved information 
collection.
    Respondents: Class I and Class II Motor Carriers of Property.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 372 (per year).
    Estimated Time per Response: 9 hours.
    Expiration Date: June 30, 2009.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 3,348 hours [372 respondents x 9 
hours to complete form = 3,348].

    Title: Quarterly Report of Class I Motor Carriers of Property 
(formerly OMB Control Number 2139-0002).
    New OMB Control Number: 2126-0033.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently-approved information 
collection.
    Respondents: Class I Motor Carriers of Property.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 120.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1.8 hours (27 minutes per quarter).
    Expiration Date: June 30, 2009.
    Frequency of Response: Quarterly.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 216 hours [120 respondents x 1.8 
hours to complete forms = 216].
    Background: The Annual Report of Class I and Class II Motor 
Carriers of Property (Form M) and the Quarterly Report of Class I Motor 
Carriers of Property (Form QFR) are reporting requirements for all for-
hire motor carriers. See 49 U.S.C. Sec.  14123, and implementing FMCSA 
regulations at 49 CFR part 369. The Secretary of Transportation 
(Secretary) has exercised his discretion under section 14123 to also 
require Class I property carriers (including dual-property carriers), 
Class I household goods carriers and Class I passenger carriers to file 
quarterly reports. Motor carriers (including interstate and intrastate) 
subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations are classified 
on the basis of their gross carrier operating revenues.\1\
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    \1\ For purposes of the F&OS program, carriers are classified 
into the following three groups: (1) Class I carriers are those 
having annual carrier operating revenues (including interstate and 
intrastate) of $10 million or more after applying the revenue 
deflator formula as set forth in Note A of 49 CFR 369.2; (2) Class 
II carriers are those having annual carrier operating revenues 
(including interstate and intrastate) of at least $3 million, but 
less than $10 million after applying the revenue deflator formula as 
set forth in 49 CFR 369.2; and (3) Class III carriers are those 
having annual carrier operating revenues (including interstate and 
intrastate) of less than $3 million after applying the revenue 
deflator formula as set forth in Note A of 49 CFR Sec.  369.2.
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    Under the F&OS program, FMCSA collects from Class I and Class II 
property carriers balance sheet and income statement data along with 
information on safety needs, tonnage, mileage, employees, 
transportation equipment, and other related data. FMCSA may also ask 
carriers to respond to surveys concerning their operations. The data 
and information collected would be made publicly available and used by 
FMCSA to determine a motor carrier's compliance with the F&OS program 
requirements prescribed at chapter III of title 49 CFR part 369.
    The regulations were formerly administered by the Interstate 
Commerce Commission and later transferred to the Secretary on January 
1, 1996, by section 103 of the ICC Termination Act of 1995 (Pub. L.104-
88, 109 Stat. 803 (Dec. 29, 1995)), now

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codified at 49 U.S.C. 14123. On September 30, 1998, the Secretary 
delegated and transferred the authority to administer the F&OS program 
to the former Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), now part of 
the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), to former 
chapter XI, subchapter B of 49 CFR part 1420 (63 FR 52192).
    On September 29, 2004, the Secretary transferred the responsibility 
for the F&OS program from BTS to FMCSA in the belief that the program 
was more aligned with FMCSA's mission and its other motor carrier 
responsibilities (69 FR 51009). On August 10, 2006, the Secretary 
published a final rule (71 FR 45740) that transferred and redesignated 
certain motor carrier financial and statistical reporting regulations 
of BTS, that were formerly located at chapter XI, subchapter B of title 
49 CFR part 1420, to FMCSA under chapter III of title 49 CFR part 369.
    On April 8, 2009, FMCSA published a Federal Register notice on this 
same topic and provided 60 days for public comment (74 FR 16037). The 
Agency received no comments to the docket in response to this notice.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of 
this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed 
collection is necessary for the FMCSA to perform its functions; (2) the 
accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways for the FMCSA to enhance the 
quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) 
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of 
the collected information.

    Issued on: June 2, 2009
David G. Anewalt,
Acting Associate Administrator for Research and Information Technology.
[FR Doc. E9-14122 Filed 6-15-09; 8:45 am]
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