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Table of Contents
Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration
36. Commercial
Driver's License Standards; Biometric Identifier
37. Qualification
of Drivers; Vision
38. Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General Transportation of Hazardous Materials
40. Training
for Entry-Level Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles
41. Commercial
Driver Physical Fitness As Part Of The CDL Process
42. Safety
Performance History of New Drivers
43. Railroad-Highway
Grade Crossing Safety
44. Unified
Registration System
45. Hours
of Service of Drivers; Drivers Rest and Sleep for Safe Operations
46. English
Language Requirement; Qualifications of Drivers
47. Transportation
of Household Goods; Consumer Protection Regulations
50. General
Requirements; Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Intermodal Container Chassis
and Trailers
53. Interstate
School Bus Safety
54. New
Entrant Safety Assurance Process
55. Certification
of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors
56. Certification
of Compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
57. Limitations
on the Issuance of Commercial Driver Licenses with a Hazardous Materials
Endorsement
58. Penalties,
Inspection, and Decal Display Requirements for Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers
59. Hours
of Service of Drivers; Supporting Documents
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety
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Popular
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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Prompting
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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:
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Title: CDL-
Vision |
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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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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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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
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11/16/1990 |
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Dates
for SNPRM:
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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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Publication 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
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12/18/1991 |
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Dates
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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
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12/18/1991 |
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Dates
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Federal
Register
Citation for NPRM:
None |
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Title: Physical
Fitness - CDL Process |
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2126-AA10 |
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Stage: NPRM |
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Previous
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Publication 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
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07/15/1993 |
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Dates
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Federal
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Citation for NPRM:
None |
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Title: Safety
Performance of New Drivers |
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2126-AA17 |
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Stage: SNPRM |
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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:
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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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action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
08/26/1994 |
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Dates
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Federal
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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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Publication 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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action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
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01/01/1996 |
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Dates
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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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action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
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12/29/1995 |
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Federal
Register
Citation for Final Rule: 68 FR 22455 |
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Title: English
Language |
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RIN
2126-AA31 |
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Stage: Undetermined |
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Previous
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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. In early 2003 the decision was made to
withdraw this rulemaking. |
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action: None |
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Rulemaking
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08/26/1996 |
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Dates
for Undetermined:
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Federal
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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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action: None |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
01/15/2002 |
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Federal
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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
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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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action:
International Agreement |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
02/07/2001 |
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Federal
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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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action:
International Agreement |
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Rulemaking
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02/07/2001 |
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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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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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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 |
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Title: Post
Accident Controlled Substances |
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RIN
2126-AA50 |
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Stage: NPRM |
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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 |
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Title: Camionetas |
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RIN
2126-AA52 |
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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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Rulemaking
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12/09/1999 |
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Title: Interstate
School Bus Safety |
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RIN
2126-AA53 |
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Stage: Undetermined |
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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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action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
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06/09/1998 |
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Dates
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Title: New
Entrant |
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2126-AA59 |
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Stage: Final Rule |
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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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action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
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12/09/1999 |
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Title: Safety
Auditors |
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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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action: Statute |
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Rulemaking
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12/09/1999 |
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Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Title: Parts and
Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation |
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RIN
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Stage: Final Rule |
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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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Prompting
action: Other |
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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
06/01/2002 |
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Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Title: USA
PATRIOT Act Rule |
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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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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
10/26/2001 |
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Citation for Interim Final Rule: None |
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Title: CVSA
decals |
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RIN
2126-AA72 |
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Stage: Interim Final Rule |
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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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action: None |
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Rulemaking
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02/09/2002 |
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Citation for Interim Final Rule: None |
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Title: Supporting
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RIN
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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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Rulemaking
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08/26/1994 |
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Citation for SNPRM:
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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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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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Rulemaking
Project Initiated:
07/29/2002 |
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Federal
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Citation for Final Rule: None |