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Popular Title: CDL - Biometric Identifier | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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: Field of Vision | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 2/28/92; End of Comment Period 4/28/92. Notice of Information: Publication Date 6/05/96. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: As part of a review of the medical qualification standards applicable to interstate CMV drivers, the Federal Highway Administration issued an ANPRM in February of 1992 to consider whether to amend the driver qualification requirements regarding the vision standard. A temporary waiver program was initiated to permit the agency to observe and collect data on the driving experience of a group of vision-deficient drivers who met certain preconditions, and was concluded on March 31, 1996. 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 on June 5, 1996, at 61 FR 28547. The agency contracted 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 NPRM 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: Medical CDL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 7/15/94; End of Comment Period 11/14/94. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would provide for a Federal medical certification as part of the commercial driver's license (CDL) program, and implement Section 215 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. Incorporating medical qualification verification and documentation into State-administered CDL procedures will improve highway safety by preventing medically-unqualified individuals from obtaining a CDL. It will also eliminate the requirement for CDL operators to carry their medical certificate in addition to their CDL. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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: Rail-Highway Crossing | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA18 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Undetermined | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 7/30/98; End of Comment Period 11/27/98. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would prohibit operators of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) from driving onto a railroad grade crossing unless there is sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without stopping. This rulemaking action is required by the Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 1994. It is intended to reduce the incidence of collisions between trains and CMVs. This action is considered significant because of substantial public interest and safety issues. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: ANPRM: Publication Date 8/26/96; End of Comment Period 10/25/96. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would replace three current identification and registration systems -- the USDOT identification number system, the registration/licensing system, and the financial responsibility system -- with a unified registration system. It would consolidate and simplify current Federal registration processes and increase public accessibility to data about interstate and foreign motor carriers, property brokers, and freight forwarders. In addition, the agency will consider comments on how it might replace a fourth system -- the single-State registration system -- in a manner consistent with conditions imposed by statute. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Comment Period 10/13/98. Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 6/11/2003; End of Comment Period 8/11/2003. IFR Compliance Date Delayed: Publication Date 9/30/2003. IFR Technical Amendments: Publication Date 03/05/2004. Technical Amendments Clarified and New Compliance Date: Publication Date 4/02/2004. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rule would make final the interim regulations governing interstate transportation of household goods, which specify how motor carriers that transport household goods must assist individual customers who ship household goods. The agency received several petitions for reconsideration of the Interim Final Rule (IFR) and made technical amendments to the IFR to address the concerns of petitioners. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/01/1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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: This rule would implement 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 would establish suspension and revocation procedures for provisional Certificates of Registration and operating authority, and incorporate 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. On January 16, 2003, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals 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. The agency is currently considering 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: New Entrant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA59 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: Interim Final Rule: Publication Date 05/13/2002; End of Comment Period 7/12/2002; IFR Effective Date 01/01/2003. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish minimum requirements for new entrant motor carriers to ensure that they are knowledgeable about applicable Federal motor carrier safety standards. After ensuring that they are knowledgeable, the new entrants would be able to operate for 18 months in which time they must pass a safety review in order to receive permanent operating authority. An NPRM is necessary to clarify that all foreign motor carriers planning to operate in interstate commerce (except Mexico-domiciled motor carriers who are covered under the NAFTA rules) will be subject to these requirements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Certification | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 of Statutory Compliance Date: Publication Date 12/23/2003; Compliance Date 1/01/2004. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This interim final rulemaking requires that any safety inspection, audit, or review be conducted by a certified investigator. It gives the FMCSA authority to decertify an investigator, including a third-party investigator, for failure to meet the prescribed certification standards. It is required by section 211 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. In response to comments on the IFR, the agency will issue an NPRM that address issues not raised in the IFR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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: FMVSS Certification | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA69 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Final Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage: NPRM: Publication Date 03/19/2002; End of Comment Period 05/20/2002. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would require motor carriers to ensure that each CMV they operate in interstate commerce displays a label certifying that the vehicle complies with all applicable FMVSSs in effect on the date of manufacture. It would also 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 performance requirements. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/01/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: USA PATRIOT Act Rule | |||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA70 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Undetermined | |||||||||||||||||||||
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; Interim Final Rule/3: Publication Approved 07/21/2004;Publication Date 08/19/2004. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would 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. This rulemaking is currently on hold awaiting next TSA action. This action is considered significant because of substantial public and congressional interest, and national security. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 10/26/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: CVSA decals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA72 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: Interim Final Rule/2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Abstract: This rulemaking would amend part 396 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to incorporate requirements, as codified in parts 365 and 385, that all CMVs 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 must display a Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) decal issued by a 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 rulemaking would also clarify that carriers will be required to obtain the necessary inspection decal before proceeding beyond border ports of entry or the nearby CMV safety inspection facility. 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. The agency had planned to publish a NPRM by 12/20/04. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 02/09/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Interim Final Rule/2: None |
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Popular Title: Supporting Documents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA76 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: SNPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Prompting action: Statute | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/26/1994 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for SNPRM: None |
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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 require that a motor carrier who is subject to registration requirements at 49 U.S.C. 13902 may not operate a CMV in interstate commerce unless it has registered with FMCSA. It also would prohibit motor carriers from operating beyond the scope of their registered authorization. Moreover, if vehicles are discovered operating in violation of such registration requirements, they would be placed out-of-service, and the carrier may be subject to additional penalties. This action makes State enforcement of registration requirements a condition of MCSAP eligibility. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 07/29/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Federal Register Citation for Final Rule: None |
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Popular Title: Household Goods Brokers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA84 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: ANPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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: Undetermined | |||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: The rulemaking will consider whether to permit sleeper berth rest periods to extend maximum on-duty time limits when followed by 10 hours off-duty, and will address the complex issues surrounding sleeper berth rest periods, off-duty requirements, and related matters. On November 3, 2003, FMCSA received a petition for rulemaking from the American Trucking Associations (ATA), and FMCSA has granted ATA's petition. The agency's next action is undetermined because of a recent court decision. This rulemaking is considered significant because of substantial industry interest and safety implications. The agency had scheduled an NPRM to be published by 3/28/05. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Undetermined: None |
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Popular Title: Intermodal Container Chassis | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
RIN 2126-AA86 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stage: NPRM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous Stage:None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract: This rulemaking would require entities that offer intermodal container chassis for transportation in interstate commerce to: file a Motor Carrier Identification Report (Form MCS-150); 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 offered for transportation and maintain documentation of the program; and provide a means for effectively responding to driver and motor carrier complaints about the condition of intermodal container chassis. The rulemaking is considered significant because of substantial industry and congressional interest and because it involves other departmental modes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 01/26/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates for NPRM:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Abstract: This rulemaking is considering potential amendments to FMCSA regulations concerning the use of electronic on-board recording devices as a way to document compliance with the Federal hours-of-service rules. The agency is seeking information on issues to be considered in the development of improved performance specifications for these recording devices. This will help ensure that future requirements for the use of on-board recorders are appropriate when applied to emerging technologies. This action is considered significant because of substantial industry and public interest and its importance in responding to a recent court decision. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prompting action: Court Action | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rulemaking Project Initiated: 08/09/2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates for ANPRM:
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Federal Register Citation for ANPRM: 69 FR 53386 |