Section 390.203 - PRISM State registration/biennial updates(a) A motor carrier that registers its vehicles in a State that participates in the Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) program (authorized under section 4004 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century [Public Law 105-178 , 112 Stat. 107]) alternatively may satisfy the requirements set forth in § 390.201 by electronically filing all the required USDOT registration and biennial update information with the State according to its policies and procedures, provided the State has integrated the USDOT registration/update capability into its vehicle registration program.(b) If the State procedures do not allow a motor carrier to file the Form MCSA-1, the URS online application, or to submit updates within the period specified in § 390.201(d)(2) , a motor carrier must complete such filings directly with FMCSA.(c) A for-hire motor carrier, unless providing transportation exempt from the commercial registration requirements of 49 U.S.C. chapter 139, must obtain operating authority as prescribed under § 390.201(b) and part 365 of this subchapter before operating in interstate commerce.78 FR 52644, 1/14/2017; 82 FR 5318, 1/17/2017; 88 FR 80184, 11/17/2023 Effective Date Note: At 88 FR 80184, Nov. 17, 2023, § 390.203 was suspended indefinitely, effective Nov. 17, 2023.