The FMCSA has announced a new interpretation that states may use the existing Unified Carrier Registration fee schedule in assessing and collecting fees for 2010, despite the delay in a final new fee schedule to reflect the removal of towed vehicles from the determination. States will have to base the fees on the number of self-propelled vehicles, not including towed vehicles, owned or operated by the registrant. The FMCSA recognized that not counting towed vehicles means many motor carriers would pay fees based on a smaller number of commercial motor vehicles, thus producing less revenues for the participating States. However, the agency said that once a final fee schedule is effective, participating States that collected Unified Carrier Registration fees under the current fee schedule may then assess and collect the additional balance due under the new schedule.
The announcement appears at 75 Fed. Reg. 9487 (Mar. 2, 2010).
The announcement appears at 75 Fed. Reg. 9487 (Mar. 2, 2010).
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