No
material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved
collection
No
Regular
09/22/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2028
03/31/2028
38,069,391
38,069,391
3,243,525
3,243,525
0
0
This request for a non-substantive
change to this ICR updates the expiration dates to the five
collection instruments associated with this ICR. The information
collection requirements are mandatory and apply to drivers, motor
carriers, MEs, ME applicant testing organizations, and TCs. IC-1:
Physical Qualification Standards; MEs must provide driver medical
exam information for drivers they examine on medical forms and in
the National Registry. The ME can determine if the driver is
medically qualified. The ME must complete and furnish the original
paper MEC to the driver. The driver must complete driver health
history portion of the MER Form at least every 2 years. The motor
carrier must file a MEC in DQ record. IC-2: Resolution of Medical
Conflict; The medical conflict application provision provides a
mechanism for drivers and motor carriers to request FMCSA to make a
final decision to resolve conflicting medical evaluations when
either party does not accept the decision of a medical specialist.
FMCSA uses the information to determine if the driver should or
should not be qualified. Motor carriers are required to submit an
application to FMCSA for resolution (up to 3 cases a year) and
attend a hearing (1 per year) if FMCSA deems necessary. IC-3:
Medical Exemptions; FMCSA may grant a vision, hearing, or seizure
exemption from a physical qualification standard. The driver is to
complete an application for new exemption and exemption renewal
every 2 years and the motor carrier is to copy and file the
exemption in the DQ file. IC4: Skill Performance Evaluation
Certificate; The SPE Certificate program requires drivers to
complete an application for the new SPE certificate, complete an
application for SPE certificate renewal every 2 years, provide a
copy of the MER Form and MEC to FMCSA, and for motor carriers to
copy and file the SPE Certificate in the DQ record. IC-5: National
Registry of Certified Medical Examiners; MEs are required to
provide contact and employment data when registering to become a
certified ME. This data is used to provide the public with contact
information for those medical professionals who are certified by
FMCSA to conduct interstate CMV driver medical exams. MEs are
required to submit the results of each CMV driver medical exam they
complete daily, copies of MER forms, and MECs via the National
Registry. IC-6: Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration Final
Rule; Beginning on June 23, 2025, MEs will no longer be required to
complete and furnish the original written MEC to qualified drivers
when the driver is a CDL/CLP holder. This information will be
electronically transmitted to the SDLA. Employers will no longer
need to request a copy of the handwritten MEC for CDL/CLP holders.
In addition, employers will no longer be required to verify the
ME’s National Registry number for MECs issued to CDL/CLP holders
because only MEs listed on the National Registry will be able to
forward MEC information to the National Registry. IC-7:
Qualifications of Drivers; Diabetes Standard; An individual with
ITDM is able to obtain an MEC from an ME for up to a maximum of 12
months if the TC, the healthcare professional who manages, and
prescribes insulin for the treatment of the individual’s diabetes,
attests to the ME the individual maintains a stable insulin regimen
and proper control of diabetes, and the ME determines the
individual meets FMCSA’s physical qualification standards. The
information provided by the TC enables the ME to make a
qualification determination based on whether the driver meets all
the physical qualification requirements.
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 59 4116 Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible,
Efficent Transportation Equity Act:: A legacy for Users
(SAFETEA-LU)
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 59 4129 Name of Law: Safe, Accountable, Flexible,
Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
PL: Pub.L. 109 - 59 4129 Name of Law: Safe,
Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transporataion Equity Act: A
Legacy for Users
PL: Pub.L. 106 - 159 215 Name of Law: Motor Carrier Safety
Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA)
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 MCSA-5875 IC6 - Medical Examiner's Certification Integration Final Rule
Justification for Non-Substantive Change for 2126-0006 September 2025.docx
30-day FR 2126-0006.pdf
Section4116 of SAFETEA-LU(Public Law 109-59) 081005.doc
IC1 - FMCSA Physical Qualification Standards