Search Results for keywords:"Consumer Protection"

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew an information collection related to the transportation of household goods. This process is meant to ensure consumer protection by requiring motor carriers to keep detailed records and conduct physical surveys of items being moved. The collected information, which assists in providing the estimates and contracts for moving services, is used to help individuals make informed decisions and protect them from deceptive practices. The proposal also accounts for an increase in the estimated annual burden, now totaling 3,722,704 hours, due to revised agency estimates.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to update its information collection requirements for brokers of household goods as part of the implementation of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This update will involve revising the rules for brokers to better protect consumers and clarify the information that needs to be provided to shippers in various stages like “Prospecting,” “Contact,” “Estimate,” and “Agreement.” The proposed changes aim to enhance the consumer's ability to make informed decisions when engaging with household goods brokers and are expected to increase the annual paperwork burden by approximately 2,723 hours. Public comments are encouraged on this proposal, focusing on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection.