INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM OP-1 APPLICATION FOR MOTOR PROPERTY CARRIER AND BROKER AUTHORITY These instructions

• $5,000,000 minimum liability coverage is required if any vehicle in the company fleet has a seating capacity of 16 passengers (including the driver) or more NOTE: Passenger Carriers that are Federal Transit Administration grantees (Transit Benefit Operators) under 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5310, or 5311 are required to maintain liability insurance at least at the highest level required by any of the States in which the transit service area is located. A representative from either the home or branch office of an insurance company must file Form BMC-91 orBMC-91X on behalf of the applicant within 90 days of the date the application for Operating Authority was published in the FMCSA Register. Otherwise, the application for Operating Authority will be dismissed and the application fee will not be refunded. Call FMCSA at 1-866-637-0635 to obtain information about insurance.For more information about insurance requirements and procedures, refer to “Step 4” under “ ” (Topic IV) in this packet. What Are the Steps in Getting Operating Authority?SECTION IV – Safety Certification All Passenger Carrier applicants must complete this section. Select only one response. Applicants must first determine whether they are subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) at 49 CFR, Chapter 3, Subchapter B (Parts 350-399). An applicant is subject to the FMCSRs if it will operate any of the following commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce: • A ...