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Popular Title: CDL - Biometric Identifier | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 5/15/89; End of Comment Period 7/14/89; Information Notice 3/08/1991. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish minimum uniform standards for a biometric identification system for CMV operators, as directed by section 9105 of the Truck and Bus Safety and Regulatory Reform Act of 1988. In 1989, the FHWA published an ANPRM soliciting comments on a pilot demonstration project using biometric identifiers that included retinal eye scans and fingerprint technologies. After reviewing the comments, FHWA determined at the time that technology had not progressed to 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 results of the pilot study and the comments on the ANPRM, 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, which amended 49 USC 31308, requires each 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 a final report was issued in December 2002. FMCSA is considering setting biometric storage and transmission standards which States would use if they voluntarily wish to store fingerprint images and transmit such images to other States upon request. Action on this rulemaking is on hold pending action by the Department of Homeland Security on determining a biometric convention. This action is considered significant because of substantial public interest and national security. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 11/18/1988 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Commercial Permits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: SNPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 8/22/1990; End of Comment Period 10/22/90. Comment Period Extended: Publication Date 10/23/90; End of Extended Comment Period 11/30/90. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish Federal minimum standards for States to issue commercial driver's licenses (CDLs). The Federal Highway Administration issued an NPRM on 08/22/90. This supplemental NPRM is intended to account for subsequent changes in the CDL program. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/06/1990 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None |
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Popular Title: CDL- Vision | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 2/28/92; End of Comment Period 4/28/92. Request for Comments: Publication Date 6/05/96. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Physical Fitness - CDL Process | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 7/15/94; End of Comment Period 11/14/94. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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; however, it does not address whether those standards are correct or should be changed. It is required by the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/15/1993 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Railroad-Highway Crossing | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA18 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Undetermined | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 7/30/98; End of Comment Period 11/27/98. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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. This action is required by the Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 1994. FMCSA had scheduled a Final Rule for publication by 03/31/03. The next steps on this rulemaking are now undetermined. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/26/1994 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: URS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 8/26/96; End of Comment Period 10/25/96. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking action would implement the requirements of section 103 of the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act of 1995, which requires the Secretary to complete a rulemaking to replace the current DOT identification 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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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Household Goods | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA32 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
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. Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 6/11/2003; End of Comment Period 8/11/2003. IFR effective 9/09/2003. IFR Compliance Date Delayed: Publication Date 9/30/2003. Technical Amendments to IFR: Publication Date 3/05/2004. Technical Amendments Clarified and Compliance Date Delayed: Publication Date 4/02/2004. Technical Amendments and Compliance Date Effective 5/05/2004. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would update the regulations governing the interstate transportation by motor vehicles of personal effects or property for use in a private residence (household goods) to make them easier to understand and to help consumers. FMCSA received petitions for reconsideration of the Interim Final Rule published June 11, 2003. To allow time for the analysis the agency published an announcement of the delay the compliance date of the IFR. On March 5, 2004 the agency published technical amendments to the IFR (69 FR 10570); the technical amendments, also established a new compliance date of April 5, 2004, for the amended interim rule. On April 2, 2004, the agency published further technical amendments to the IFR published on June 11, 2003. This rulemaking established the compliance date for the interim rule and the technical amendments as May 5, 2004. FMCSA has decided to discontinue the NPRM/2 and issue a Final Rule. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/15/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA34 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 can 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 two other NAFTA-related rules, to the agency, requiring a full environmental impact statement and an analysis required by the Clean Air Act. On June 7, 2004, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit and remanded the case, holding that FMCSA is not required to prepare the environmental documents as ruled by the Ninth Circuit. FMCSA is currently deciding what its next action should be. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: International Agreement | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/07/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Safety Monitoring | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA35 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: The interim rule implements a safety monitoring system and compliance initiative designed to evaluate the continuing safety fitness of all Mexico-domiciled carriers within 18 months after receiving a provisional Certificate of Registration or provisional authority to operate in the United States. It also establishes suspension and revocation procedures for provisional Certificates of Registration and operating authority, and incorporates criteria to be used by FMCSA in evaluating whether Mexico-domiciled carriers exercise basic safety management controls. The interim rule included requirements that were not proposed in the NPRM but which are necessary to comply with the FY-2002 DOT Appropriations Act. This action is considered significant due to substantial public interest and safety-related issues. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: International Agreement | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/07/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: New Entrant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA59 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 05/13/2002; End of Comment Period 7/12/2002. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking establishes minimum requirements for new entrant motor carriers to ensure that they are knowledgeable 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. The IFR was issued on May 13, 2002. This rulemaking modifies the program as established by the IFR. FMCSA had orginally scheduled a final rule to be issued by March 31, 2004. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/09/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Safety Auditors, Investigators, and Inspectors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA64 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 05/20/2002; Extension of Compliance 06/17/02; End of Extended Compliance 07/17/02. IFR Extension of Statutory Compliance Date: Publication Date 7/28/2003. Notice of Environmental Assessment: Publication Date 10/02/2003; End of Comment Period 11/03/2003. Notice Statutory Compliance Date: Publication Date 12/23/2003; Compliance Date 1/01/2004. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking 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, and asked for comment on, 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 published a Notice of Statutory Compliance Date on December 23, 2003, giving notice that after December 31, 2003, all safety inspections, audits, and compliance reviews will be conducted by FMCSA or State employees certified under the Certification of Safety Auditor, Safety Investigators, and Safety Inspectors interim final rule or qualified under the grandfather provisions of 49 USC 31148(b). Progress on this rule is linked to progress on revisions to the new entrant rule RIN 2126-AA59. FMCSA has decided that issues raised by commenters need to be addressed by an ANPRM. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 12/09/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Parts and Accessories for Safe Operation | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 05/20/2002. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations so that motor carriers ensure each commercial motor vehicle (CMV) they operate in interstate commerce will display 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. This rule will be published with companion NHTSA rules RIN 2127-AI59 and 2127-AI60. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 06/01/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: USA PATRIOT Act Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Stage: Interim Final Rule/3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 05/05/2003; End of Comment Period 07/07/2003. IFR Delay of Compliance Date: Publication Date 11/07/2003; End of Comment Period 01/06/2004. IFR Delay of Compliance Date: Publication Date 08/19/2004; Effective Date 09/20/2004. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rule will prohibit States from issuing, renewing, transferring or upgrading a commercial driver's license (CDL) with a hazardous materials endorsement, unless the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has first conducted a background check on the applicant and determined the applicant does not pose a security risk warranting denial of the hazardous materials endorsement. FMCSA and TSA simultaneously published interim final rules (IFRs). The IFR's compliance has been extended. This action is considered significant because of substantial industry and public interest and national security. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/26/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule/3: 69 FR 51391 |
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Popular Title: CVSA decals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 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. This rule was originally submitted as an IFR to OMB on November 6, 2002. OMB cleared the rule on January 29, 2003. The FMCSA did not publish the rule because it was integrally related to the Safety Monitoring Rule (2126-AA35), which the Ninth Circuit set aside on January 16, 2003. The agency is now converting the IFR to an NPRM because there is no good cause, at this point, to issue an IFR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/09/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Supporting Documents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 4/20/1998; End of Comment Period 6/19/1998. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the hours-of-service recordkeeping requirements to clarify what supporting documents motor carriers must have to validate hours of service records. It will clarify: That the duty of motor carriers is to verify the accuracy of drivers' hours of service (HOS) and records of duty status (RODS) if including automatic on-board records; that the driver's duty is to collect and submit to the motor carrier all supporting documents with the RODS; that carriers are required to maintain supporting documents with the RODS; and that a supporting document based on a self-monitoring system is required to be the primary method for ensuring compliance with the HOS regulations. It would allow the use of electronic documents as a supplement to, and in certain instances in lieu of, paper supporting documents in recognition of developing technologies. It would clarify the definitions of "supporting documents," "employee," and "driver," and the current requirement that each motor carrier use a self-monitoring system to verify HOS and RODS. This rulemaking is considered significant because of substantial industry interest and safety. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/26/1994 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Registration Enforcement | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA78 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 08/28/2002; End of Comment Period 10/28/2002. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This 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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Popular Title: Household Goods Brokers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA84 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: ANPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Abstract: The agency has granted the American Moving and Storage Association's petition for rulemaking. The FMCSA will determine in this rulemaking whether the general property broker regulations under Part 371 need to be amended to protect consumers of household goods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 05/12/2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Sleeper Berth | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA85 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would address the complex issues surrounding sleeper berth rest periods, off-duty requirements, and related matters. On November 3, 2003, the American Trucking Association petitioned FMCSA to issue a rule to permit sleeper berth rest periods to extend maximum on-duty time limits when followed by 10 hours off-duty. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/24/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Popular Title: Intermodal Container Chassis | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA86 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to require certain entities that offer intermodal container chassis for transportation in interstate commerce to: file a Motor Carrier Identification Report; display a USDOT identification number on each chassis offered for such transportation; establish a systematic inspection, repair and maintenance program to ensure the safe operating condition of each chassis; maintain documentation of the program; and provide a means for effectively responding to driver and motor carrier complaints about the condition of chassis. The rulemaking is necessary to ensure the safe operation of intermodal container chassis and, to the greatest extent practicable, reduce crashes attributable in whole or in part to the mechanical condition of container chassis. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/26/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for NPRM: None |
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Popular Title: Electronic On-Board Recorders | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA89 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: ANPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking is considering potential amendments to FMCSA regulations concerning the use of electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) to document compliance with the Federal hours-of-service rules. The agency is seeking information concerning issues that should be considered in the development of improved performance specifications for these recording devices. The rulemaking would ensure that any future requirements would be appropriate as well as reflect state-of-the-practice communication and information management technologies. Use of EOBRs initially was proposed in the comprehensive Hours-of-Service NPRM, 2125-AD93, but withdrawn in the final rule pubished 4/28/2003. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/09/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: 69 FR 53386 |