of apprentices currently participating in the program. (6) The number of apprentices who have been removed from the program, as well as an explanation for each removal. (7) The number of apprentices who have withdrawn from the program, as well as an explanation for each withdrawal. (8) The average number of days for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to process applications from motor carriers, experienced drivers, and prospective apprentices to participate in the program. (9) A description of any incidents in which the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration took longer than 30 days to approve or reject an application from a motor carrier, experienced driver, or prospective apprentice to participate in the program. (10) A description of program requirements currently in effect that were not specifically mandated in section 23022 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( 49 U.S.C. 31315 note), including justifications for the inclusion of these program requirements as well as expected implications on motor carrier, experienced driver, and prospective apprentice participation. (c) Promotion Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Transportation shall promote the apprenticeship pilot program under section 23022 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( 49 U.S.C. 31315 note) and, if necessary, remove requirements for participation in the program that go beyond section 23022 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( 49 U.S.C. 31315 note) in order to improve participation rates and collect sufficient data. 4. Apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21 (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Apprentice The term apprentice means an employee under the age of 21 who holds a commercial driver’s license required to operate a class of vehicles described in part 383 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. (2) Commercial driver's license The term commercial driver's license has the meaning given the term in section 31301 of title 49, United States