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Table of Contents
Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration
33. Commercial
Driver's License Standards; Biometric Identifier
34. Qualification
of Drivers; Vision
35. Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; General Transportation of Hazardous Materials
37. Training
for Entry-Level Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles
38. Commercial
Driver Physical Fitness As Part Of The CDL Process
39. Safety
Performance History of New Drivers
40. Railroad-Highway
Grade Crossing Safety
41. Unified
Registration System
42. Transportation
of Household Goods; Consumer Protection Regulations
45. General
Requirements; Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Intermodal Container Chassis
and Trailers
46. Interstate
School Bus Safety
47. New
Entrant Safety Assurance Process
48. Certification
of Safety Auditors, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors
49. Certification
of Compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
50. Limitations
on the Issuance of Commercial Driver Licenses with a Hazardous Materials
Endorsement
51. Penalties,
Inspection, and Decal Display Requirements for Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers
52. Hours
of Service of Drivers; Supporting Documents
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration |
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Popular Title: CDL - Biometric Identifier |
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RIN 2126-AA01 |
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NPRM |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: 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. This
rulemaking has been delayed due to higher priorities given other rulemakings
because of court action. |
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Prompting 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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Popular Title: CDL- Vision |
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RIN 2126-AA05 |
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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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Prompting 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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Popular Title: Hazardous Materials Permitting |
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RIN 2126-AA07 |
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Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 6/17/93; End of Comment Period 8/16/93. SNPRM:
Publication Date 8/19/2003; End of Comment Period 10/20/2003. |
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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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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/16/1990 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: LCV Training Rule |
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RIN 2126-AA08 |
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Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 01/05/1993; End of Comment Period 3/16/1993.
NPRM: Publication Date 08/12/2003; End of Comment Period 10/14/2003. |
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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, which directed that training for longer
combination vehicle operators include certification of an operator's
proficiency by an instructor who has met the requirements established by the
Secretary of DOT. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/18/1991 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Training for Entry-Level Drivers |
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RIN 2126-AA09 |
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Final Rule |
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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. NPRM:
Publication Date 8/15/03; End of Comment Period 10/15/03. |
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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 sector 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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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/18/1991 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Physical Fitness - CDL Process |
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RIN 2126-AA10 |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: 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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Prompting 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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Popular Title: Safety Performance of New Drivers |
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RIN 2126-AA17 |
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Stage:
Final Rule |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 03/14/1996; End of Comment 5/13/1996; SNPRM:
Publication Date 07/17/2003; End of Comment Period 09/02/2003. |
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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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Effects:
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/16/1990 |
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Dates for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Railroad-Highway Crossing |
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RIN 2126-AA18 |
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Previous Stage: NPRM: 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 for Final Rule:
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: URS |
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RIN 2126-AA22 |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: 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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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: 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. FMCSA
received petitions for reconsideration of the Interim Final Rule published
June 11, 2003 and is now considering these petitions. To allow time for the
analysis the agency published an announcement of the delay the compliance
date of the IFR until further notice. As part of the analysis, the agency
will determine the next appropriate step for this rulemaking. |
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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: 68 FR 35064 |
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Popular Title: Mexican Motor Carriers/Application |
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RIN 2126-AA34 |
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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
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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. This rule will not proceed to the next stage
until the Environmental Impact Statement is complete. |
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Prompting 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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Popular Title: Mexican Motor Carriers/Monitoring and Compliance |
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RIN 2126-AA35 |
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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
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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 requiring a full enviromental impact statement and an
analysis required by the Clean Air Act. This rule will not proceed to the
next stage until the Environmental Impact Statement is complete. |
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Prompting 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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Popular Title: Intermodal Chassis |
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RIN 2126-AA38 |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 02/17/1999; End of Comment Period 04/19/1999;
End of Extended Comment Period 08/30/1999; Notice of Intent to Explore
Negotiated Rulemaking:11/29/2002; End of Extended Comment Period 04/10/2003. |
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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
commercial motor vehicles. FMCSA is considering withdrawing the ANPRM because
there is insufficient data to support moving forward with the rulemaking at
this time. While the agency could quantify the costs of regulatory options
that could potentially result in improved maintenance practices by equipment
providers, there is insufficient data currently to quantify the safety
benefits of such a rulemaking. FMCSA believes it is unlikely the agency could
craft a rulemaking that would resolve the maintenance responsibility disputes
between equipment providers and motor carriers, and be supported with
sufficient safety data to prove its necessity, and subsequently its effectiveness.
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Prompting action: None |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 03/17/1997 |
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Dates for Withdrawal:
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Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: None |
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Popular Title: Interstate School Bus Safety |
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RIN 2126-AA53 |
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Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 10/22/2001; End of Comment Period 01/22/2002. |
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Abstract:
The FMCSA considered making the FMCSRs applicable to all interstate school
transportation opperations by local educational agencies (LEAs). This action
was in response to sec. 4024 of the TEA-21, which mandates that FMCSA to make
a determination whether to make the FMCSRs applicable to such operations. The
FMCSA requested comments, data, and information to assist the agency in
making this determination. FMCSA is considering withdrawing this ANPRM, since
the data showed that the interstate school bus operations by LEAs are both
limited in number and have an excellent safety record. Also, FMCSA does not
currently have authority to regulate government entities such as LEAs. |
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Prompting action: Statute |
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/09/1998 |
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Dates for Withdrawal:
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Federal Register Citation for Withdrawal: None |
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Popular Title: New Entrant |
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RIN 2126-AA59 |
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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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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 |
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Popular Title: Safety Auditors |
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RIN 2126-AA64 |
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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 to the agency,
along with 2 other NAFTA-related rules, because the agency failed to comply
with statutory environmental analysis requirements. Accordingly, FMCSA has
analyzed the potential environmental impacts from implementation of this
rulemaking and on October 2, 2003 (68 FR 56863) announced the availability of
the Environmental Assessment for the Certification of Safety Auditors, Safety
Investigators, and Safety Inspectors interim final rule. After receiving
comments (due November 3, 2003) the agency will determine the appropriate
next step for this rulemaking. |
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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 |
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Popular Title: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation |
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RIN 2126-AA69 |
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Previous Stage: NPRM Publication Date: 03/19/2003; Comment Period Ended: 05/20/2003. |
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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. |
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Effects:
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Prompting action: None |
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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 |
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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/2 |
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Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 05/05/2003; End of Comment
Period 07/07/2003. |
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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 initial Interim Final Rule directed the States not to
issue an endorsement unless the applicant has received a security clearance
from the Federal agency responsible for such clearances. The current TSA and
FMCSA rules impose a November 3, 2003 compliance date, which the States
cannot meet. TSA plans to issue an amended Interim Final Rule by November 3,
2003; FMSCA will isse a conforming amendment to extend the compliance date
until December 1, 2004. |
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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/2:
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Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule/2: None |
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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 Alliance (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 inspection 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. Because this rulemaking is inextricably
linked to the NAFTA rules, publication of the 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. Although the agency is conducting a Programmatic Environmental
Impact Statement, annnounced August 26, 2003 (68 FR 51322), the appropriate
next steps for the NAFTA rules will not be determined until after the PEIS is
completed. |
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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 |
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Popular 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.
Technical Amendments: Publication date: 9/30/2003. |
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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 |
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Popular 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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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 |