Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 119.djvu/1777

 PUBLIC LAW 109–59—AUG. 10, 2005

119 STAT. 1759

for which charges have been estimated by the motor carrier providing transportation of such goods, and for which the shipper has tendered a payment described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of section 13707(b)(3)(A).’’. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘14915. Penalties for failure to give up possession of household goods.’’. SEC. 4211. CONSUMER HANDBOOK ON DOT WEB SITE.

Deadline.

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall take such action as may be necessary to ensure that publication ESA 03005 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration entitled ‘‘Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move’’, is prominently displayed, and available in language that is readily understandable by the general public, on the Web site of the Department of Transportation. SEC. 4212. RELEASE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS BROKER INFORMATION.

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall modify the regulations contained in part 375 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to require a broker that is subject to such regulations to provide shippers with the following information whenever they have contact with a shipper or potential shipper: (1) The Department of Transportation number of the broker. (2) The ESA 03005 publication referred to in section 4211 of this Act. (3) A list of all motor carriers providing transportation of household goods used by the broker and a statement that the broker is not a motor carrier providing transportation of household goods.

Deadline. Regulations.

SEC. 4213. WORKING GROUP FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES TO ENHANCE FEDERAL-STATE RELATIONS.

49 USC 14710 note.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a working group of State attorneys general, State consumer protection administrators, and Federal and local law enforcement officials for the purpose of developing practices and procedures to enhance the Federal-State partnership in enforcement efforts, exchange of information, and coordination of enforcement efforts with respect to interstate transportation of household goods and of making legislative and regulatory recommendations to the Secretary concerning such enforcement efforts. (b) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out subsection (a), the working group shall consult with industries involved in the transportation of household goods, the public, and other interested parties. (c) FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT EXEMPTION.—The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the working group established under subsection (a). (d) TERMINATION DATE.—The working group shall remain in effect until September 30, 2009.

Deadline.

SEC. 4214. CONSUMER COMPLAINT INFORMATION.

49 USC 14701 note. Deadline.

(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF SYSTEM.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall—

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