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Table of Contents
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
38. Commercial
Driver's License Standards; Biometric Identifier
39. Qualification
of Drivers; Vision
40. Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General Transportation of Hazardous Materials
42. Training
for Entry-Level Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles
43. Commercial
Driver Physical Fitness As Part Of The CDL Process
44. Safety
Performance History of New Drivers
45. Railroad-Highway
Grade Crossing Safety
46. Unified
Registration System
47. Hours
of Service of Drivers; Drivers Rest and Sleep for Safe Operations
48. English
Language Requirement; Qualifications of Drivers
49. Transportation
of Household Goods; Consumer Protection Regulations
52. General
Requirements; Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Intermodal Container Chassis
and Trailers
53. Rules
of Practice for Motor Carrier Proceedings; Investigations; Disqualifications
and Penalties
56. Interstate
School Bus Safety
57. New
Entrant Safety Assurance Process
58. Certification
of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors
59. Certification
of Compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
60. Limitations
on the Issuance of Commercial Driver Licenses with a Hazardous Materials
Endorsement
61. Penalties,
Inspection, and Decal Display Requirements for Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers
62. Hours
of Service of Drivers; Supporting Documents
Federal Highway Administration |
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Title: FLS: NPS
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RIN
2125-AE52 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Previous
Stage: ANPRM:
Publication Date 09/01/1999; End of Comment Period 11/01/1999. NPRM: Publication
Date 01/08/2003; End of Comment Period 03/10/2003. |
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Abstract: The Transportation Equity Act for
the 21st Century (TEA-21) requires the Secretary of Transportation and the
Secretary of each appropriate Federal land management agency to develop, to
the extent appropriate, safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion management
systems for roads funded under the Federal Lands Highway Program (FLHP). The
Secretary of Transportation has delegated the authority to the FHWA to serve
as the lead agency within the U.S. DOT to implement the FLHP. The roads
funded under the FLHP include park roads and parkways, forest highways,
refuge roads, and Indian reservation roads. This rulemaking would provide for
the development and implementation of pavement, bridge, safety, and
congestion management systems for transportation facilities under the
National Park Service jurisdiction and funded by the FLHP. |
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Prompting
action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
06/09/1998 |
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Dates
for Final Rule:
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Federal
Register
Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Title: FLS: BIA
Roads |
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RIN
2125-AE53 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Previous
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Date 09/01/1999; End of Comment Period 11/1/1999. NPRM: Publication Date
01/08/2003; End of Comment Period 03/10/2003. |
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Abstract: The Transportation Equity Act for
the 21st Century (TEA-21) requires the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary
of each appropriate Federal land management agency to develop, to the extent
appropriate, safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion management systems for
roads funded under the Federal Lands Highway Program (FLHP). The Secretary of
Transportation has delegated the authority to the FHWA to serve as the lead
agency within the U.S. DOT to implement the FLHP. The roads funded under the
FHLP include park roads and parkways, forest highways, refuge roads, and
Indian reservation roads. This rulemaking would provide for the development
and implementation of pavement, bridge, safety, and congestion management
systems for transportation facilities providing access to Indian lands and
funded under the FHLP. |
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action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
06/09/1998 |
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Dates
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Federal
Register
Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Title: FLS: FWS
Roads |
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RIN
2125-AE54 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Previous
Stage: ANPRM: Publication
Date 09/01/1999; End of Comment Period 11/01/1999. NPRM: Publication Date
01/08/2003; End of Comment Period 03/10/2003. |
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Abstract: The Transportation Equity Act for
the 21st Century (TEA-21) requires the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary
of each appropriate Federal land management agency to develop, to the extent
appropriate, safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion management systems for
roads funded under the Federal Lands Highway Program (FLHP). The Secretary of
Transportation has delegated the authority to the FHWA to serve as the lead
agency for the U.S. DOT to implement the FLHP. The roads funded under the
FHLP include park roads and parkways, forest highways, refuge roads, and
Indian reservation roads. This rulemaking would provide for the development
and implementation of pavement, bridge, safety, and congestion management
systems for transportation facilities serving the National Wildlife Refuge
System funded under the FHLP. |
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action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
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06/09/1998 |
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Dates
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Federal
Register
Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Title: FLS Forest
Highways Program |
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RIN
2125-AE55 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Previous
Stage: ANPRM: Publication
Date 09/01/1999; End of Comment Period 11/01/1999. NPRM: Publication Date
01/08/2003; End of Comment Period 03/10/2003. |
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Abstract: The Transportation Equity Act for
the 21st Century (TEA-21) requires the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary
of each appropriate Federal land management agency to develop, to the extent
appropriate, safety, bridge, pavement, and congestion management systems for
roads funded under the Federal Lands Highway Program (FLHP). The Secretary of
Transportation has delegated the authority to the FHWA to serve as the lead
agency within the U.S. DOT to implement the FLHP. The roads funded under the
FHLP include park roads and parkways, forest highways, refuge roads, and
Indian reservation roads. This rulemaking would provide for the development
of pavement, bridge, safety, and congestion management systems for
transportation facilities providing access to and within the National Forests
and highways funded under the FLHP. |
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action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
06/09/1998 |
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Dates
for Final Rule:
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Federal
Register
Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Title: NBIS |
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2125-AE86 |
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Stage: NPRM |
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Previous
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Publication Date 09/26/2001; End of Comment Period 12/26/01. |
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Abstract: This rulemaking would examine whether
to revise the regulation on National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) to
incorporate current, state-of-the-art bridge inspection practices that public
authorities may be using. It has been fourteen years since the NBIS
regulations were updated. The experience, material, and technology changes
over time dictate that the FHWA take a fresh look at these regulations. The
FHWA has received some unsolicited comments from engineers, inspectors,
transportation planners, and others recommending a number of changes to the
FHWA's NBIS regulations. In revising these regulations the FHWA is
considering incorportating a number of the FHWA policy memorandums and
technical advisories into the regulation. |
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action: None |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
08/31/2001 |
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Dates
for NPRM:
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Federal
Register
Citation for NPRM:
None |
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Title: Army Drom
Box |
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RIN
2125-AE94 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Previous
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Publication Date 10/23/2002; End of Comment Period 11/23/2002. |
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Abstract: This rulemaking would consider
including, as specialized equipment, dromedary equipped truck
tractor-semitrailer combination vehicles when hauling munitions for the U.S.
Department of Defense (DOD). This rulemaking is in response to a petition from
the U.S. DOD, specifically the Department of the Army, that would help
expedite the movement of munitions for the military, especially in times of
national emergency. |
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Effects:
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Prompting
action: None |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
06/22/2001 |
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Dates
for Final Rule:
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Federal
Register
Citation for Final Rule: None |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration |
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Title: CDL -
Biometric Identifier |
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RIN
2126-AA01 |
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Stage: NPRM |
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Previous
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Publication Date 5/15/89; End of Comment Period 7/14/89. |
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Abstract: The Truck and Bus Regulatory
Reform Act of 1988 required the DOT Secretary to issue regulations
establishing minimum uniform standards for a biometric identification system
for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators. In 1989, the agency (then the
Federal Highway Administration) published an ANPRM to request comments on a
pilot demonstration project using biometric identifiers that included retinal
eye scans and fingerprint technologies. After considering comments to the
ANPRM, the FHWA determined that technology had not progressed to the point
where a nationwide identification system could be cost-effective and provide
the benefits for which a system was intended. In 1991 the FHWA published a
Notice of Information summarizing the results of the pilot study and the
comments to demonstrate how the technologies studied fell short of the
demands in the commercial licensing environment at the time. Section 4011(c)
of the TEA-21, 49 USC 31308 amended, requires each commercial driver's
license (CDL) issued by the States after January 1, 2001, to have unique
identifiers (which may include biometric identifiers). The FMCSA established
a pilot study to collect over 16,000 sample digital facial images and sets of
fingerprints from volunteers in California, Georgia and West Virginia.
California provided the lead for this study. The pilot study was completed,
and the contractor issued a final report in December 2002. |
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action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
11/18/1988 |
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Dates
for NPRM:
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Federal
Register
Citation for NPRM:
None |
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Title: CDL-
Vision |
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RIN
2126-AA05 |
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Stage: NPRM |
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Previous
Stage: ANPRM:
Publication Date 2/28/92; End of Comment Period 4/28/92. Notice Request for
Comments: Publication Date 6/05/96. |
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Abstract: As part of a review of the medical
qualification standards applicable to interstate CMV drivers, the agency
(then the Federal Highway Administration)requested comments on the need, if
any, to amend its driver qualification requirements relating to the vision
standard. A temporary waiver program was initiated and was concluded on March
31, 1996, to permit the FHWA to observe and collect data on the driving
experience of a group of vision-deficient drivers who meet certain
preconditions. The agency considered further research to develop
comprehensive performance-based visual standards for all commercial drivers.
Information about the proposed research plan and public hearing on the
subject was published in the Federal Register on June 5, 1996, at 61 FR
28547. The FMCSA entered into a contract with a medical center to develop
medically-based recommendations for amending the current Federal vision
requirements. Recommendations were delivered in October 1998. The FMCSA after
further evaluating and considering these recommendations has decided to
proceed with a rulemaking to amend its regulation governing the visual field
requirement in the vision standard. |
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action: None |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
02/01/1991 |
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Dates
for NPRM:
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Federal
Register
Citation for NPRM:
None |
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Title: Hazardous
Materials Permitting |
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RIN
2126-AA07 |
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Stage: SNPRM |
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Previous
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Publication Date 6/17/93; End of Comment Period 8/16/93. |
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Abstract: This rulemaking would implement
the statutory requirements of 49 USC 5109 and 49 USC 5105. Section 5109
addresses the establishment of motor carrier safety permit regulations for
motor carriers transporting Class A or B explosives, liquefied natural gases,
hazardous materials designated as extremely toxic by inhalation, or highway
route controlled quantity radioactive materials. Section 5105 requires
inspection of vehicles transporting those radioactive materials before each
trip. The rulemaking would incorporate those provisions into the safety
permit regulations. |
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action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
11/16/1990 |
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Dates
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Federal
Register
Citation for SNPRM:
None |
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Title: LCV
Training Rule |
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RIN
2126-AA08 |
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Stage: NPRM |
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Previous
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Date 01/05/1993; End of Comment Period 3/16/1993. |
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Abstract: This rulemaking would establish
minimum training requirements for operators of multiple trailer combination vehicles
and the instructors who train these operators. This rulemaking is mandated by
the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act. |
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action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
12/18/1991 |
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Dates
for NPRM:
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Federal
Register Citation
for NPRM: None |
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Title: Training
for Entry-Level Drivers |
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RIN
2126-AA09 |
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Stage: NPRM |
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Previous
Stage: ANPRM:
publication date 6/21/93; End of comment period 8/20/93; Report to Congress:
2/05/96; Notice of Availability of Report 4/25/96 |
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Abstract: This rulemaking will examine the
need to require training of all entry-level drivers of commercial motor
vehicles. FMCSA has submitted a report to Congress (2/05/96) on the
effectiveness of private sesctor efforts to ensure adequate training of all
entry-level drivers. This report included a cost-benefit study of requiring
training of entry-level drivers. Public comments have been solicited on the
report. |
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action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
12/18/1991 |
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Dates
for NPRM:
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Federal
Register
Citation for NPRM:
None |
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Title: Physical
Fitness - CDL Process |
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RIN
2126-AA10 |
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Stage: NPRM |
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Date 7/15/94; End of Comment Period 11/4/94. |
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Abstract: This rulemaking would include the
certification of fitness to operate a CMV in the commercial driver's license
(CDL) process. Incorporating the commercial driver fitness determination into
State-administered CDL procedures could allow elimination of the requirement
that CMV drivers carry a separate medical certificate. The CDL would be
evidence that the CMV driver is physically fit as well as operationally
qualified to operate CMVs safely. This action addresses the driver's physical
qualifications as they relate to the CDL process; it does not address whether
those standards are correct or should be changed. |
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action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
07/15/1993 |
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Dates
for NPRM:
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Federal
Register
Citation for NPRM:
None |
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Title: Safety
Performance of New Drivers |
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RIN
2126-AA17 |
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Stage: SNPRM |
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Previous
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Publication Date 3/14/1996; End of Comment Period 5/13/1996. |
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Abstract: The rulemaking would amend the
Federal motor carrier regulations to include minimum safety information that
new and prospective employers must seek from former employers duing the
investigation of a driver's employment record. The rule would also increase
the time period that carriers must record accident information in the
accident register, from one year to three years. |
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action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
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11/16/1990 |
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Dates
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Federal
Register
Citation for SNPRM:
None |
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Title:
Railroad-Highway Crossing |
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RIN 2126-AA18 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Publication Date 7/30/98; End of Comment Period 11/27/98. |
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Abstract: This action would prohibit
operators of commercial motor vehicles from driving onto a railroad grade crossing
unless there is sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing
without stopping. The intent of this action is to reduce the incidence of
collisions between trains and CMVs. |
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Prompting
action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
08/26/1994 |
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Dates
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Federal
Register Citation
for Final Rule:
None |
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Title: URS |
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RIN
2126-AA22 |
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Stage: NPRM |
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Date 8/26/96; End of Comment Period 10/25/96. |
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Abstract: This action is in response to the
requirements of section 103 of the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination
Act of 1995, which added 49 USC 13908. This section requires the Secretary to
complete a rulemaking proceeding to replace the current DOT indentification
number system, the single State registration system, the
registration/licensing system and the financial responsibility system, with a
single, on-line Federal system. |
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Effects:
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Prompting
action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
01/01/1996 |
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Dates
for NPRM:
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Federal
Register
Citation for NPRM:
None |
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Popular
Title: Hours of
Service |
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RIN
2126-AA23 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Previous
Stage: ANPRM: Publication
Date 11/5/96; End of Comment Period 3/31/97. NPRM: Publication Date 5/2/00;
End of Comment Period 12/15/00. |
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Abstract: This rulemaking would revise the
regulations for commercial motor vehicle driver rest requirements and duty
period limitations for safe highway transportation. A broad rulemaking is
required by the ICC Termination Act of 1995 (ICCTA). Other congressional
actions prior to the ICCTA require modifications to current rules. |
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Effects:
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Prompting
action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
12/29/1995 |
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Dates
for Final Rule:
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Federal
Register
Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Title: English
Language |
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RIN
2126-AA31 |
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Previous
Stage: ANPRM:
Publication Date 8/26/97; End of Comment Period 10/27/97. |
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Abstract: The current regulation is little changed
from the original rule adopted in 1936. The American Civil Liberties Union
(ACLU) has written to the Department asserting that the regulation, as
written, is overly broad and subject to arbitrary enforcement, causing
potential interference with constitutional guarantees of due process and
equal protection. The ACLU requested an opportunity to submit a comprehensive
analysis of this issue. The ANPRM was intended to provide the ACLU with such
an opportunity and to open this issue for public comment. The rulemaking
would modify the current FMCSA regulation to require drivers to possess the
basic functional communication/comprehension ability necessary to ensure
safety, consistent with applicable law. |
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action: None |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
08/26/1996 |
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Dates
for Undetermined:
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Federal
Register
Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Title: Household
Goods |
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RIN
2126-AA32 |
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Stage: Interim Final Rule |
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Previous
Stage: NPRM: Publication
Date 5/15/98 ; End of Comment Period 7/14/98; Extension and Reopening of
Comment Period: 8/12/98 ; End of Extended and Reopened Comment Period
10/13/98. |
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Abstract: This rule would amend the
regulations governing the interstate transportation of personal effects or
property used, or to be used, in a private residence (household goods). FMCSA
regulations specify how motor carriers who transport household goods by motor
vehicle in interstate commerce (movers) must assist their individual customers
who ship household goods. FMSCA is updating the regulations to make them
easier to understand and to help consumers. |
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Prompting
action: None |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
01/15/2002 |
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Dates
for Interim Final Rule:
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Federal
Register
Citation for Interim Final Rule: None |
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Title: Mexican
Motor Carriers/Application |
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RIN
2126-AA34 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Previous
Stage: NPRM: Publication
Date 05/03/2001; End of Comment Period 07/02/2001. Interim Final Rule:
Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 04/18/2002. |
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Abstract: This rulemaking changes FMCSA regulations
to govern applications by Mexican carriers to operate beyond municipalities
and commercial zones at the United State-Mexico border. It also revises the
application form, OP-1MX, to be filed by these Mexican motor carriers. The
revised form requires additional information about the applicant's business
and operating practices to allow the FMCSA to determine if the applicant
could meet the safety standards established for operating in interstate
commerce in the United States. Carriers that had previously submitted an
application would have to submit the updated form. These changes are needed
to implement part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). On
January 16, 2003 the Ninth Circuit Court remanded this rule, along with 2
other NAFTA-related rules, to the agency requiring a full environmental
impact statement and an analysis required by the Clean Air Act. |
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Effects:
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Prompting
action:
International Agreement |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
02/07/2001 |
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Dates
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Federal
Register
Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Title: Mexican
Motor Carriers/Monitoring and Compliance |
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RIN
2126-AA35 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Previous
Stage: NPRM: Publication
Date 05/03/2001; End of Comment Period 07/02/2001. Interim Final Rule:
Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 04/18/2002. |
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Abstract: The FMCSA proposes to implement a
safety monitoring system and compliance initiative to ensure that
Mexican-domiciled carriers conducting operations anywhere in the United
States (U.S.) comply with applicable safety regulations and conduct safe
operations. This rulemaking would revise the safety fitness regulations at 49
CFR part 385 to implement an enhanced safety oversight program designed to
evaluate the safety fitness of Mexican carriers within 18 months after
receiving conditional authority to operate in the U.S. This proposal is
necessary to implement the entry provisions of the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA). On January 16, 2003 the Ninth Circuit Court remanded this
rule, along with 2 other NAFTA-related rules, to the agency requiring a full
enviromental impact statement and an analysis required by the Clean Air Act. |
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Effects:
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action:
International Agreement |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
02/07/2001 |
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Dates
for Final Rule:
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Federal
Register
Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Title: Intermodal
Chassis |
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RIN
2126-AA38 |
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Stage: Undetermined |
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Previous
Stage: ANPRM:
Publication Date 2/17/99; End of Comment Period 4/19/99; End of Extended
Comment Period 8/30/99; Notice of Intent to Explore Negotiated Rulemaking:11/29/02;
End of Extended comment period 4/10/03. |
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Abstract: In response to a petition for
rulemaking filed by the American Trucking Association, Inc. (ATA) and the ATA
Intermodal Conference, (the petitioners), the FHWA, the predecessor agency to
the FMCSA, agreed to consider revisions to the requirements in parts 390 and
396 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations (FMCSRs) that place upon
motor carriers the responsibility for maintaining intermodal container
chassis and trailers. These regulations provide the requirements for the
inspection, repair and maintenance of commerical motor vehicles. The agency
is considering conducting a negotiated rulemaking for this rule. |
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Effects:
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Prompting
action: None |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
03/17/1997 |
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Dates
for Undetermined:
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Federal
Register
Citation for Undetermined: None |
53. |
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Title: Zero Base |
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RIN
2126-AA39 |
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Stage: Other |
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Previous
Stage:None |
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Abstract: The rulemaking would amend the
rules of practice for motor carrier safety, hazardous materials, and other
enforcement proceedings, motor carrier safety ratings, driver qualification
proceedings and the schedule of penalties for violations for the FMCSRs and
the Hazardous Materials Regulations. It would also add provisions on
investigative authority and procedures and general motor carrier
responsibilities. These rules would increase the efficiency of the
procedures, enhance due process and the awareness of the public and regulated
community, and accommodate recent programmatic changes. The rules would apply
to all motor carriers, other business entities, and individuals involved in
motor carrier safety and hazardous materials adminitrative actions. The rules
would constitute the major part of the administrative/procedural portion of
the agency's zero-base revision of the entire FMCSRs. The rulemaking is being
terminated at this time because the resulting largely organizational changes
would impose burdens on the States and motor carriers. Removal would not
affect the safety mission of the agency. |
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Effects:
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Prompting
action: None |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
08/19/1992 |
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Dates
for Other:
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Federal
Register
Citation for Other:
None |
54. |
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Popular
Title: Post Accident
Controlled Substances |
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RIN
2126-AA50 |
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Stage: NPRM |
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Previous
Stage:None |
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Abstract: This action would require
employers to report certain information to State-employed Fatality Analysis Reporting
System (FARS) analysts concerning fatal crashes/accidents. Now only FMCSA and
State regulatory officials may obtain information concerning controlled
substances and alcohol testing results and records. The employers,
irrespective of their State authority, would be required to provide
information to the FARS analysts working under contract with the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The information submitted to
the FARS analysts would enable NHTSA, in coordination with FMCSA, to compile
and analyze data on the incidence of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers
who test positive for controlled substances and/or alcohol use in
post-accident tests conducted after fatal crashes. The data would also be
used by FMCSA to help assess the effectiveness of its controlled substances
and alcohol testing regulations. The FMCSA will terminate this rulemaking
because the unanticipated burdens for State jurisdictions and local law
enforcement outweighs benefits. |
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Effects:
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Prompting
action: None |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
04/20/1999 |
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Dates
for NPRM:
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Federal
Register
Citation for NPRM:
None |
55. |
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Popular
Title: Camionetas |
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RIN
2126-AA52 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Previous
Stage: NPRM: Publication
Date 1/11/2001; End of Comment Period 4/11/2001. |
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Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the
FMCSRs to require that motor carriers operating commercial motor vehicles
designed or used to transport between 9 and 15 passengers (including the driver)
in interstate commerce comply with the safety regulations when they are
directly compensated for such services, and the driver travels a distance
greater than 75 air miles. Publication of this rulemaking has been delayed
pending resolution of environmental review procedure concerns raised by the
January 16, 2003 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision on the agency's
NAFTA rules. |
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Effects:
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Prompting
action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
12/09/1999 |
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Dates
for Final Rule:
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Federal
Register
Citation for Final Rule: None |
56. |
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Popular
Title: Interstate
School Bus Safety |
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RIN
2126-AA53 |
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Stage: Undetermined |
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Previous
Stage: ANPRM:
Publication Date 10/22/01; End of Comment Period 1/22/02. |
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Abstract: The FMCSA is considering whether
to extend the applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
(FMCSRs) to all interstate school transportation operations (thus excluding
home-to-school or school-to-home transportation) by local, governmentally-operated
educational agencies. This action responds to section 4024 of the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), which directs the
FMCSA to determine whether the FMSCRs should apply to these operations. |
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Effects:
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Prompting
action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
06/09/1998 |
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Dates
for Undetermined:
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Federal
Register
Citation for Undetermined: None |
57. |
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Popular
Title: New
Entrant |
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RIN
2126-AA59 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Previous
Stage: Interim Final
Rule: Publication Date 05/13/2002; End of Comment Period 7/12/2002. |
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Abstract: This rule establishes minimum
requirements for new entrant motor carriers to ensure that they are
knowlegeable about applicable Federal motor carrier safety standards. The new
entrants remain in provisional status for 18 months during which time they
must successfully complete a safety audit. FMCSA was directed to issue an
Interim Final Rule by section 350(a)(10) of the FY 2002 DOT Appropriations
Act. |
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Effects:
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Prompting
action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
12/09/1999 |
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Dates
for Final Rule:
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Federal
Register
Citation for Final Rule: None |
58. |
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Popular
Title: Safety
Auditors |
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RIN
2126-AA64 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Previous
Stage: Interim Final
Rule : Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 05/20/2002;
Extension of Compliance 06/17/2002; End of Extended Compliance 07/17/2002. |
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Abstract: This rule requires that any
safety inspection, audit, or review be conducted by a certified investigator.
It would give the FMCSA authority to decertify an investigator for failure to
meet the prescribed certification standards. It is required by section 211 of
the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. On January 16, 2003 the Ninth
Circuit Court remanded this rule, along with 2 other NAFTA-related rules, to
the agency requiring a full enviromental impact statement and an analysis
required by the Clean Air Act. |
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Effects:
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Prompting
action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
12/09/1999 |
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Dates
for Final Rule:
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Federal
Register
Citation for Final Rule: None |
59. |
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Popular
Title: Parts and
Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation |
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RIN
2126-AA69 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Previous
Stage:None |
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Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations so that motor carriers ensure that
each commercial motor vehicle (CMV) they operate in interstate commerce
displays a label certifying that the vehicle complies with all applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in effect on the date of manufacture.
This rulemaking would ensure that all motor carriers operating CMVs in the
United States use only vehicles that were certified by the manufacturer as
meeting all applicable Federal safety requirements. Completion dates have not
been scheduled because of pending litigation. |
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Effects:
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Prompting
action: Other |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
06/01/2002 |
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Dates for
Final Rule:
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Federal
Register
Citation for Final Rule: None |
60. |
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Popular
Title: USA
PATRIOT Act Rule |
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RIN
2126-AA70 |
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Stage: Interim Final Rule |
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Previous
Stage:None |
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Abstract: Section 1012 of the USA Patriot
Act prohibits States from issuing or renewing a commercial driver's license
with an endorsement to operate a motor vehicle transporting a hazardous
material unless the Department of Justice has first conducted a background
check on the applicant, and DOT has determined, based upon that
investigation, that the applicant does not pose a security risk warranting
denial of the license. The newly established TSA assumed major responsibility
for the aspects of the rule related to assessing security risks. The FMCSA's
rulemaking will direct the States not to issue an endorsement unless the
applicant has received a security clearance from the Federal agency
responsible for such clearances. |
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Effects:
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Prompting
action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
10/26/2001 |
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Dates for
Interim Final Rule:
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Federal
Register
Citation for Interim Final Rule: None |
61. |
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Popular
Title: CVSA
decals |
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RIN
2126-AA72 |
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Stage: Interim Final Rule |
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Previous
Stage:None |
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Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Federal
Motor Carrier Safey Regulations (FMCSRs) to incorporate the requirement,
codified in parts 365 and 385 of the agency's regulations, that all
commercial motor vehicles operated by Mexico-domiciled motor carriers holding
authority to transport property or passengers beyond the commercial zones of
U.S. municipalities on the United States-Mexico border display a Commercial
Vehicle Safety Allieance (CVSA) decal issued by the CVSA-certified inspector.
Adding this requirement to part 396 will enable FMCSA to assess civil
penalties against Mexico-domiciled long-haul motor carriers that operate
vehicles without the necessary CVSA decal. This rule would also clarify that
carriers will be required to obtain the necessary inpsection decal before
proceeding beyond border ports of entry. By providing for more effective
enforcement of the inspection decal requirements this rule will help ensure
that these motor carriers operate safe vehicles in the United States.
Publication of this rulemaking has been delayed pending resolution of
environmental review procedure concerns raised by the January 16, 2003 Ninth
Circuit Court of Appeals decision on the agency's NAFTA rules. |
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Effects:
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Prompting
action: None |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
02/09/2002 |
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Dates
for Interim Final Rule:
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Federal
Register Citation
for Interim Final Rule: None |
62. |
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Title: Supporting
Documents |
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RIN
2126-AA76 |
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Stage: SNPRM |
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Previous
Stage: NPRM:
Publication Date 4/20/1998; End of Comment Period 6/19/1998. |
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Abstract: The rulemaking would amend the
hours-of-service recordkeeping requirements to clarify what supporting
documents motor carriers must have to validate hours of service records. |
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Effects:
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Prompting
action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
08/26/1994 |
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Dates
for SNPRM:
|
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Federal
Register
Citation for SNPRM:
None |
63. |
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Title:
Registration Enforcement |
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RIN
2126-AA78 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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Previous
Stage: Interim
Final Rule: Publication Date 08/28/2002; End of Comment Period 10/28/2002. |
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Abstract: This emergency rulemaking would amend
FMCSA regulations to require that a motor carrier subject to the registration
requirements under 49 U.S.C. 13902 may not operate a commercial motor vehicle
in interstate commerce unless it has registered with FMCSA. Motor carriers
would be further prohibited from operating beyond the scope of their
registration. If an unregistered carrier's motor vehicle is discovered in
operation or being operated beyond the scope of the carrier's registration,
such motor vehicle will be placed out-of-service and the carrier may be
subject to additional penalties. The States are currently required to enforce
these registration requirements as a condition for receipt of Motor Carrier
Safety Assistance Program funds. Amending the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) to specifically include the out-of-service (OOS)
provisions will help ensure that all carriers subject to 49 U.S.C. 13902: (1)
are apprised of and comply with applicable FMCSR's,(2) operate only within
the scope of registration, and (3) operate safe vehicles within the United
States. This would also allow the agency to more accurately identify and
monitor the safety fitness of motor carriers. |
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Effects:
|
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Prompting
action: None |
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|
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
07/29/2002 |
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Dates
for Final Rule:
|
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Federal
Register
Citation for Final Rule: None |