ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOTOR CARRIERS.

SEC. 32921. ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOTOR CARRIERS. (a) Section 13902(a)(2) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking “section 13702(c);” and inserting “section 13702(c); and”; (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: “(C) demonstrates, before being registered, through successful completion of a proficiency examination established by the Secretary, knowledge and intent to comply with applicable Federal laws relating to consumer protection, estimating, consumers’ rights and responsibilities, and options for limitations of liability for loss and damage.” ; and (3) by striking subparagraph (D). (b) Compliance Reviews of New Household Goods Motor Carriers.—Section 31144(g), as amended by section 32102 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: “(6) Additional requirements for household goods motor carriers.— “(A) In general.—In addition to the requirements of this subsection, the Secretary shall require, by regulation, each registered household goods motor carrier to undergo a consumer protection standards review not later than 18 months after the household goods motor carrier begins operations under such authority. “(B) Elements.—In the regulations issued pursuant to subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall establish the elements of the consumer protections standards review, including basic management controls. In establishing the elements, the Secretary shall consider the effects on small businesses and shall consider establishing alternate locations where such reviews may be conducted for the convenience of small businesses.” . (c) [49 U.S.C. 13902 note] Effective Date.—The amendments made by this section shall take effect 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.