EFFECTIVE PERIODS OF REGISTRATION.

SEC. 32917. EFFECTIVE PERIODS OF REGISTRATION. Section 13905(c) is amended to read as follows: “(c) Effective Period. “(1) In general. Except as otherwise provided in this part, each registration issued under section 13902, 13903, or 13904— “(A) shall be effective beginning on the date specified by the Secretary; and “(B) shall remain in effect for such period as the Secretary determines appropriate by regulation. “(2) Reissuance of registration. “(A) Requirement. Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2012, the Secretary shall require a freight forwarder or broker to renew its registration issued under this chapter. “(B) Effective period. Each registration renewal under subparagraph (A)— “(i) shall expire not later than 5 years after the date of such renewal; and “(ii) may be further renewed as provided under this chapter.” .