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RULEMAKINGS

FINAL RULES

TITLE: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Trailer Conspicuity; Final rule; partial suspension of deadline 49 CFR 393; published: 06/06/2001; Effective Date: 06/01/2001 [Docket No. FMCSA-1997-2222]; 66 FR 30335.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA is amending the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to extend the deadline for motor carriers operating intermodal container chassis (container chassis) to comply with the agency's requirement that trailers manufactured before December 1, 1993, be retrofitted with retroreflective sheeting (or reflex reflectors). Currently, the FMCSRs require that motor carriers engaged in interstate commerce install retroreflective tape or reflex reflectors on the sides and rear of semitrailers and trailers that were manufactured prior to December 1, 1993, have an overall width of 2,032 mm (80 inches) or more, and a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,536 kg (10,001 pounds) or more. The deadline for compliance with the rule is June 1, 2001. The partial suspension of the deadline will enable motor carriers operating container chassis to continue using those commercial motor vehicles without retroreflective sheeting (or reflex reflectors) until December 1, 2001. This action is in response to a petition from the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association, Intermodal Association of North America, Institute of Intermodal Container Lessors, and Association of American Railroads (collectively referred to as "the Petitioners").

TITLE: Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation; Final rule;49 CFR part 20; published: 04/23/01; Effective Date: 05/23/01; [Docket No. OST-96-1437]; 66 FR 20406.

SUMMARY: DOT exempts from certain provisions of the Privacy Act the record system designed to assist in finding Suspected Unapproved Parts used in aviation, and a record system used to manage the flow of data about commercial motor carriers. An editorial correction is also made to some existing language. (This notice applies to certain data in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS)).

TITLE: Federal Motor Carrier Regulations; Definition of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV); Requirements for Operators of Small Passenger-Carrying CMVs; Delay of Effective Date; Final rule; 49 CFR part 390; published: 02/09/01; Effective date: April 13, 2001; [Docket Nos. FMCSA-97-2858 and FMCSA-99-5710]; 66 FR 9677.

SUMMARY: In accordance with the memorandum of January 20, 2001, from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, entitled "Regulatory Review Plan," published in the Federal Register on January 24, 2001 (66 FR 7702), this action temporarily delays for 60 days the effective date of the final rule entitled "Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Definition of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV); Requirements for Operators of Small Passenger-Carrying CMVs," published in the Federal Register on January 11, 2001, at 66 FR 2756. That rule adopts the statutory definition of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) at 49 U.S.C. 31132; and amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to require that motor carriers operating CMVs designed or used to transport between 9 to 15 passengers (including the driver) for compensation file a motor carrier identification report, mark their CMVs with a USDOT identification number, and maintain an accident register.

TITLE: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Definition of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV); Final rule; 49 CFR part 390; published: 1/11/2001; Effective Date: 02/12/2001; [Docket Nos. FMCSA-97-2858 and 99-5710 (formerly FHWA-97-2858 and 99- 5710)]; 66 FR 2756.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA is amending the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to adopt the statutory definition of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) found at 49 U.S.C. 31132. The FMCSA is also amending the FMCSRs to require that motor carriers operating CMVs designed or used to transport between 9 and 15 passengers (including the driver) for compensation file a motor carrier identification report, mark their CMVs with a USDOT identification number, and maintain an accident register. The agency is imposing these requirements to monitor the operational safety of motor carriers operating small passenger-carrying vehicles for compensation. This rulemaking is in response to the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21).

PROPOSED RULES

TITLE: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); Commercial Driver's License Standards, Requirements and Penalties; Commercial Driver's License Program Improvements; 49 CFR Parts 350, 383, and 384; published: July 27, 2001; comment period ends: October 25, 2001; [Docket No. FMCSA-2001-9709]; RIN 2126-AA60; 66 FR 39247-39261.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA proposes various changes to its Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program. The MotorCarrierSafety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA) mandates these revisions. They are designed to enhance the safety of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations on our nation's highways by ensuring that only safe drivers operate CMVs.

TITLE: Registration of For-Hire Motor Carriers, Property Brokers, and Freight Forwarders; Withdrawal; Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) Withdrawal; 49 CFR parts 365, 385, and 387; published: 05/16/01; Effective date: the NPRM originally published on 02/13/98 at 63 FR 7362 is withdrawn as of 06/15/01; [Docket No. FMCSA-97-2709; 66 FR 27059-27060.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA withdraws the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) relating to proposed interim rules on the registration of for-hire motor property and passenger carriers, property brokers, and freight forwarders published in the Federal Register at 63 FR 7362 on February 13, 1998. This NPRM will be superseded by three rulemaking proceedings now in development that will impact the registration process: registration rules for new entrants as required by the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA); registration rules for Mexican motor carriers operating in the United States under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); and rules implementing a unified carrier registration system as required by the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act of 1995 (ICCTA). Maintaining an open docket on the proposed interim registration rules would be inconsistent with changes that FMCSA will propose in these proceedings.

TITLE: Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties; Noncommercial Motor Vehicle Violations; Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); request for comments; 49 CFR parts 383, 384 and 390; published: 05/04/01; Comment period ends: 08/02/01; [Docket No. FMCSA-00-7382]; 66 FR 22499.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA proposes disqualification regulations for drivers subject to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA). Sections 201(b) and 202(h) of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA) amended the CMVSA by adding disqualification requirements for a commercial driver's license (CDL) holder convicted of committing violations while operating a noncommercial motor vehicle (non-CMV). Each State would be required to disqualify the CDL upon conviction by revoking, suspending, or canceling it. Each employer would be required to stop using a driver from driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) upon the State's disqualification. The purpose of this proposal is to enhance the safety of CMV operations on our nation's highways.

TITLE: Revision of Regulations and Application Form for Mexican-Domiciled Motor Carriers To Operate in U.S. Municipalities and Commercial Zones on the U.S-Mexico Border; Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); request for comments; 49 CFR parts 368 and 387; published: 05/03/2001; Comment period ends: 07/02/2001; [Docket No. FMCSA-98-3297]; 66 FR 22327.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA proposes to revise its regulations and form that relate to the issuance of Certificates of Registration to any Mexican- domiciled motor carrier (of property) that wants to operate only in U.S. municipalities and commercial zones adjacent to Mexico in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, or California. The notice also proposes a change to FMCSA's regulations governing financial responsibility of motor carriers to accurately reflect the requirements placed on these Mexican motor carriers. Other carriers that currently hold or may want to apply for a Certificate of Registration would now apply under separate FMCSA regulations. These revisions are part of our implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) entry provisions. The proposed changes would ensure that we receive adequate information to assess an applicant's safety program and its ability to comply with U.S. safety standards before it is registered to operate in the U.S. They would also enable us to maintain an accurate census of registered carriers. In addition, we would update the regulations as needed to reflect the transfer of motor carrier regulatory functions from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to FMCSA.

TITLE: Application by Certain Mexican Motor Carriers To Operate Beyond U.S. Municipalities and Commercial Zones on the U.S.-Mexico Border; Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); request for comments; 49 CFR part 365; published: 05/03/2001; Comment period ends: 07/02/2001; [Docket No. FMCSA-98-3298]; 66 FR 22371.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA proposes changes in its regulations to govern applications by Mexican carriers to operate beyond municipalities and commercial zones at the United States-Mexico border. The FMCSA also proposes to revise the application form, OP-1(MX), to be filed by these Mexican motor carriers. The proposed form would require 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 proposed changes are needed to implement part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

TITLE: Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexican Motor Carriers Operating in the United States; Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); request for comments; 49 CFR part 385; published: 05/03/2001; Comment period ends: 07/02/2001; [Docket No. FMCSA-98-3299]; 66 FR 22415.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA proposes to implement a safety monitoring system and compliance initiative to help determine whether Mexican-domiciled carriers conducting operations anywhere in the United States comply with applicable safety regulations and conduct safe operations. This NPRM would revise the safety fitness regulations at 49 CFR part 385 to implement a safety oversight program designed to evaluate the safety fitness of Mexican carriers within 18 months after receiving conditional authority to operate in the United States. This proposal is necessary to implement the entry provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

TITLE: Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs; Amendments to DOT Agency Rules Conforming to Department of Transportation Final Rule; Notices of Proposed Rulemaking; Common Preamble; 49 CFR part 382; published: 04/30/01; Comment period ends: 06/14/01; 66 FR 21491.

SUMMARY: In a rule published December 19, 2000, the Department of Transportation has revised its drug and alcohol testing procedures regulation. The purposes of these proposed amendments is to make DOT agency drug and alcohol testing regulations consistent with the revised testing procedures regulation, avoid duplication and inconsistency, and make certain other changes to update and clarify the operating administration rules.

TITLE: Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing; Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); request for comments; 49 CFR part 382; published: 04/30/01; Comment period ends: 06/14/01; [Docket Nos. FMCSA-2000-8456]; 66 FR 21538.

SUMMARY: In a rule published December 19, 2000, the Department of Transportation has revised its drug and alcohol testing procedures regulation. The purposes of these proposed amendments is to make DOT agency drug and alcohol testing regulations consistent with the revised testing procedures regulation, avoid duplication and inconsistency, and make certain other changes to update and clarify the operating administration rules.

TITLE: Safety Requirements for Operators of Small Passenger-Carrying Commercial Motor Vehicles Used In Interstate Commerce; Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); request for comments; 49 CFR parts 385, 390 and 398; published: 01/11/2001; Comment period ends: 04/11/2001; [Docket No. FMCSA-2000-7017]; 66 FR 2767.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA is proposing to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to require that motor carriers operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), designed or used to transport between 9 and 15 passengers (including the driver), in interstate commerce comply with the safety regulations when they are directly compensated for such services, and the transportation of any passenger covers a distance greater than 75 air miles (86.3 statute miles or 138.9 kilometers). Motor carriers, drivers, and the vehicles operated by them would be subject to the same safety requirements imposed upon motorcoach operations, with the exception of the commercial driver's license, controlled substances and alcohol testing regulations. The agency is proposing that any requirements implemented be made applicable to these motor carriers 90 days after the effective date of the final rule. This action is in response to section 212 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA).

NOTICES

GENERAL

TITLE: Notice of application for exemptionpublished: March 13, 2002; [Docket No. FMCSA-2002-11507]; Date: March 13, 2002

SUMMARY:This notice announces the FMCSA's receipt of an application from Mr. Kevin Howell for an exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) alternative physical qualification standards for the loss or impairment of limbs. Mr. Howell's right arm was amputated at the shoulder. Mr. Howell is applying for an exemption to allow him to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce without a prosthesis. Mr. Howell believes his driving record indicates that a level of safety can be achieved that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety that would be obtained by complying with the standards for the loss or impairment of limbs set forth in 49 CFR 391.41 (b)(1) and 391.49.

TITLE: Notice of final disposition; Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision; 49 CFR Part 391; published: August 8,2001; [Docket No. FMCSA-2001-9561]; Date: August 8, 2001; 66 FR 41654-41656.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 22 individuals from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).

TITLE: Notice of renewal of exemption; request for comments; Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision; 49 CFR 391; published: August 8, 2001; [Docket No. FMCSA-98-4334]; DATES: This decision is effective August 8, 2001. Comments from interested persons should be submitted by September 7, 2001; 66 FR 41656-41658.

SUMMARY: This notice announces the FMCSA's decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) for six individuals.

TITLE: Notice of intent to issue exemptions and request for comments; Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes; 49 CFR 391; published: 07/31/2001; comment period ends: 10/01/2001; [Docket No. FMCSA-2001-9800]; 66 FR 39548-39553.

SUMMARY: This notice announces the FMCSA's proposal to issue exemptions to certain insulin-using diabetic drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), from the diabetes mellitus prohibitions contained in the FederalMotorCarrierSafety Regulations (FMCSRs). The FMCSA requests comments on its proposed exemption program, but we are not accepting applications for exemptions at this time. If a decision to proceed with the exemption program is made, the exemptions would be granted only to those applicants who meet the specific conditions and comply with all the requirements of the exemption. Exemptions would be issued for a period of two years. After the two years, those holding exemptions would need to reapply for another two-year exemption.

TITLE: Hours-of-Service of Drivers; Pilot Program for Drivers Delivering Home Heating Oil; 49 CFR 381; Notice of final determination; published: 07/13/2001; Dates: The pilot program begins July 13, 2001. The exemption covers the period between November 1 and April 30 for three consecutive heating seasons, the first of which begins on November 1, 2001; [Docket No. FMCSA-99-6585]; 66 FR 36823.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA announces the initiation of a pilot program to grant an exemption from the weekly hours-of-service restrictions for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) making home heating oil deliveries that occur within a 100 air-mile radius of a central terminal or distribution point, during the winter months. The FMCSA will also allow States to grant temporary exemptions from the weekly restrictions in their intrastate hours-of-service regulations for the transportation of home heating oil during the winter months for the purpose of enabling intrastate motor carriers conducting such operations to do so under terms and conditions identical to those used in the FMCSA's pilot program. The intrastate carriers will be required by the States in which they operate to report certain accident data to the FMCSA so that the agency can monitor their safety performance, combine the intrastate data with the interstate data, and analyze the results. Under the current regulations, drivers operating in interstate commerce may not drive after being on duty 60 hours in any seven consecutive days if the motor carrier does not operate CMVs every day of the week (60-hour rule), or after being on duty 70 hours in any eight consecutive days if the motor carrier operates CMVs every day of the week (70-hour rule). During the pilot program, participating motor carriers will be allowed to ``restart'' calculations for the 60- or 70-hour rule, whichever is applicable, after the driver has an off-duty period encompassing two consecutive nights off-duty that include the period of midnight to 6 a.m. This action is in response to a request from the Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA). The exemption preempts inconsistent State and local requirements applicable to interstate commerce.

TITLE: Drug Test Results Study; 49 CFR 382; Notice and request for comments; published: 07/09/2001; Comment period ends: 08/08/2001 [Docket No. FMCSA-2001-9664]; 66 FR 35825.

SUMMARY: The Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA) directed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to conduct a study and report to the Congress on the feasibility and merits of requiring Medical Review Officers and employers to report verified positive drug test results for CDL drivers to the State that issued the driver's license. The FMCSA is initiating a study on this issue and invites public comments on issues relating to the potential impact on all affected parties of implementing this potential requirement.

TITLE: Notice of Request To Renew Approval of Information Collection: OMB No. 2126-0015 (Designation of Agents, Motor Carriers, Brokers and Freight Forwarders); 49 CFR 366; Notice and request for comments; published: 06/27/2001; Comment period ends: 08/27/2001 [Docket No. FMCSA-2001-9876]; 66 FR 34314.

SUMMARY: This notice announces that FMCSA intends to submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewed approval of the information collection described below. This information collection allows registered motor carriers, property brokers, and freight forwarders a means of meeting process agent requirements. This notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act.

TITLE: Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision; Notice of final disposition; 49 CFR 391; published: 06/26/2001; [Docket Nos. FMCSA-2000-7918 and FMCSA-2001-9258]; 66 FR 33990.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 41 individuals from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).

TITLE: Notice of proposed rulemaking; Correction; Revision of Regulations and Application Form for Mexican-Domiciled Motor Carriers To Operate in U.S. Municipalities and Commercial Zones on the U.S.-Mexico Border; correction; 49 CFR Part 368; published; 06/19/2001 [Docket No. FMCSA-98-3297]; RIN 2126-AA33; 66 FR 32918.

SUMMARY: This document corrects the preamble to the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on May 3, 2001, regarding Revision of Regulations and Application Form for Mexican-Domiciled Motor Carriers to Operate in U.S. Municipalities and Commercial Zones on the U.S.- Mexico Border. This correction revises a statement about the type of authority that most new applicants are expected to request by making it consistent with a similar statement in the rulemaking analysis. This correction would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because the regulatory flexibility analysis is already based upon the corrected statement.

TITLE: Controlled Substances and Alcohol Testing Management Information System (MIS) Statistical Data; Notice; Effective for: calendar year 2001; 49 CFR 382; published: 06/18/2001; 66 FR 32862.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA announces the motor carrier industry's 1999 controlled substances and alcohol usage rates based on testing data submitted by a random sample of motor carriers. The positive rate for controlled substances was 1.3 percent in calendar year 1999. The alcohol ``violation'' rate was 0.2 percent in 1999. Because the positive rate from controlled substances testing has remained above 1.0 percent during this same period, the FMCSA will maintain the random controlled substances testing rate for calendar year 2001 at 50 percent, in accordance with FMCSA regulations. Because the alcohol testing violation rate has remained below 0.5 percent for 1999, the FMCSA announces that it is maintaining the random alcohol testing rate for calendar year 2001 at 10 percent, in accordance with the provisions of the testing regulations. This lowered rate continues the DOT policy set in 1998 when data supported the same policy decision. This notice continues the existing policy. It is effective until further notice.

TITLE: Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Periodic Inspection of Commercial Motor Vehicles; Acceptance of State of Ohio bus inspection programs and republication of accepted State programs; 49 CFR 396; published: 06/18/2001; Effective date: 06/18/2001; 66 FR 32863.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA announces it accepts the State of Ohio's periodic inspection program for buses. The FMCSA previously accepted Ohio's inspection program for church buses and added it to the list of programs that are comparable to, or as effective as, the Federal periodic inspection requirements contained in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The state has since expanded its program and now requires that all buses undergo an annual inspection by the Ohio State Patrol. This notice also publishes the list of all inspection programs that meet the FMCSR requirement.

TITLE: Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: OMB Control No. 2126-0010 (Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program); Notice and request for comments; 49 CFR 350; published: 06/06/2001; Comment period ends: 07/06/2001; [Docket No. FMCSA-2000-8033]; 66 FR 30501.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) described in this notice has been sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The FMCSA is requesting OMB's continued approval of the information that is required for the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program. The ICR describes the information collection and its expected cost and burden. The Federal Register notice allowing for a 60-day comment period on this information collection was published on November 1, 2000 (65 FR 65372). We are required to send ICRs to OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

TITLE: Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision; Notice of applications for exemption from the vision standard; request for comments; 49 CFR 391; published: 06/06/2001; Comment period ends: 07/06/2001; [Docket No. FMCSA-2001-9561]; 66 FR 30502.

SUMMARY: This notice announces the FMCSA's receipt of applications from 22 individuals for an exemption from the vision requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). If granted, the exemptions will enable these individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce without meeting the vision standard prescribed in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).

TITLE: Exemption Application From the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen and CSX Transportation, Inc.; Noticeof application for exemption; request for comments; published: 05/21/01; Comment period ends: 06/01/01; [Docket No. FMCSA-01-9332]; 66 FR 28018.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA has received a joint application from the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) and CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSX) for an exemption from the hours-of-service rules for drivers of commercial motor vehicles engaged in interstate commerce. Petitioners request an exemption from the 60-hour in 7-day and 70-hour in 8-day rules for CSX's signal construction gangs, comprised of BRS members. The FMCSA seeks public comment on the merits of the application and whether the FMCSA should grant or deny it.

TITLE: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Manufactured Home Tires; Notice of intent to deny petitions for rulemaking; request for comments; published: 04/20/01; Comment period ends: 05/21/01; [Docket No. FMCSA-97-2341]; 66 FR 20345.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA announces its intent to deny petitions for rulemaking from the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) and Multinational Legal Services, PLLC (Multinational) concerning overloading of tires used for the transportation of manufactured homes. Currently, these tires may be loaded up to 18 percent over the load rating marked on the sidewall of the tires, or in the absence of such a marking, 18 percent above the load rating specified in publications of certain organizations specializing in tires. The termination date of the rule allowing 18-percent overloading of these tires was originally set for November 20, 2000, but was delayed until December 31, 2001, to provide the agency time to complete its review of the MHI's petition to allow 18 percent overloading on a permanent basis. The agency has now completed its review of the MHI's data and believes that there should be no further delay in the termination date. The agency has also completed its analysis of Multinational's petition to rescind the final rule which delayed the termination date until December 31, 2001, and determined on a preliminary basis that the petition should be denied. Denial of both petitions would result in transporters of manufactured homes being prohibited from operating such units on overloaded tires on or after January 1, 2002.

TITLE: Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision; Notice of renewal of exemption; request for comments; published: 04/04/01; Effective Date: 04/05/01; Comment period ends: 05/04/01; [Docket Nos. FMCSA-98-4334 and FMCSA-98-3637 (formerly FHWA -98-4334 and FHWA-98-3637)]; 66 FR 17994.

SUMMARY: This notice announces the FMCSA's decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(1), for 13 individuals.

TITLE: Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision; Notice of applications for exemption from the vision standard; request for comments; published: 04/03/01; Comment period ends: 05/03/01; [Docket No. FMCSA-2001-9258]; 66 FR 17743.

SUMMARY: This notice announced the FMCSA's receipt of applications from 38 individuals for an exemption from the vision requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulaitons (FMCSRs). If granted, the exemptions will enable these individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce without meeting the vision standard prescribed in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).

TITLE: Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision; Notice of final disposition; published: 03/23/01; Effective Date: 03/23/01; [Docket No. FMCSA-2000-7918]; 66 FR 13825.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 35 individuals from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).

TITLE: Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision; Notice of final disposition;published: 03/07/01;Effective Date: 03/07/01; [Docket No. FMCSA-2000-7918]; 66 FR 13825.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 55 individuals from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).

TITLE: Younger Commercial Driver Pilot Training Program; Notice of receipt of proposal to initiate a pilot program. request for comments;published: 02/20/01;Comment period ends: 05/21/01; [Docket No. FMCSA-2000-8410]; 66 FR 10935.

SUMMARY: The FMCSA announces it has received a proposal to initiate a pilot program to allow carefully selected, screened, trained and monitored individuals between the ages of 18 and 21 to work in truck driver jobs in interstate commerce. The FMCSA received the proposal from the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) for approval of a pilot program that would include providing each participant with an exemption under 49 CFR part 381. The proposal is available in the public docket. Under current regulations, a driver must be at least 21 years of age to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). We request comments on TCA's proposed pilot program as part of our review process.

TITLE: Developing and Implementing a Long-Term Strategy and Performance Plan for Improving Commercial Motor Vehicle, Operator, and Carrier Safety; Notice; request for comments;published: 02/13/01;Comment period ends: 02/28/01; [Docket No. FMCSA-2000-7650]; 66 FR 10049.

SUMMARY: To comply with section 104 of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA), the FMCSA developed a draft long-term strategy and performance plan for the period between fiscal years 2002 and 2009. Both the Congress and the Department of Transportation have stated long-term goals for improving commercial motor vehicle safety. This notice asks for public comment on the draft long-term plan. A copy of the plan is available electronically at http://dmses.dot.gov/submit by referencing the docket number at the heading of this document. It is also available electronically at http://spp.fmcsa.dot.gov.

TITLE: Memorandum for the Heads and Acting Heads of Executive Departments and Aencies; Notice; Executive Office of the President;published: 01/24/2001; Dated: 01/20/2001; 66 FR 7702.

SUMMARY: Subject: Regulatory Review Plan

MEETINGS

TITLE: Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs; Notice of public meetings on implementation of final rule; published: 01/24/2001; Meeting dates: February 21 and 22, 2001, at 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m on both days; [Docket OST-99-6578]; 66 FR 7590.

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is scheduling two one-day public meetings to provide interested parties a detailed overview of the Department's revised drug and alcohol testing procedures, published in the Federal Register on December 19, 2000 (65 FR 79462). The meetings are scheduled approximately 60 days after the publication of the rule to provide the public time to read and review the document. The intent of the meetings is to provide the transportation industry and other interested parties a more in depth overview of the changes in the new rule and to clarify to the attendees issues, which they may raise at the meetings.

INFORMATION COLLECTION

60-Day Notices:

TITLE: Notice of Request to Renew the Approval of an Information Collection: OMB No. 2126-0001 (Driver's Record of Duty Status); Notice and request for comments; published: 05/21/01; Comment period ends: 07/20/01; [Docket No. FMCSA-2001-9688]; 66 FR 28017.

SUMMARY: This notice announces that the FMCSA intends to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew approval for the information collection described below. This information collection is necessary to ensure that motor carriers and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drives comply with the maximum driving and duty time limitations prescribed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). This notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act.

TITLE: Notice of Request to Renew Approval of an Information Collection: OMB No. 2126-0011 (Commercial Driver Licensing and Test Standards); Notice and request for comments; published: 05/07/01; Comment period ends: 07/06/01; [Docket No. FMCSA-2000-8210]; 66 FR 23082.

SUMMARY: This notice announces that FMCSA intends to submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewed approval of the information collection described below. This information collection is needed to ensure that motor carriers and the States are complying with notification requirements for information about licensing, violations, convictions, and disqualifications within certain time periods as required by the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA), as amended. This notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act.

TITLE: Notice of Request for Comments on Renewing Approval for an Information Collection: OMB Control No. 2126-0014 (Transportation of Hazardous Materials, Highway Routine);Notice; request for comments;published: 03/06/01;Comment period ends: 05/07/01; [Docket No. FMCSA-2001-8672]; 66 FR 13620.

SUMMARY: This notice announces that the FMCSA intends to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew approval of the information collection described below. That information collection requires States and Indian tribes to identify designated/restricted highway routes and restrictions or limitations affecting how motor carriers may transport certain hazardous materials on the highway. This notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act.

30-Day Notices:

TITLE: Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB ReView/Print: OMB Control Nos. 2126-0004 and 2126-0012;Notice; request for comments;published: 03/06/01;Comment period ends: 04/05/01; [Docket No. FMCSA-2000-7827]; 66 FR 13620.

SUMMARY:The FMCSA has sent the two Information Collection Requests (ICRs) described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICRs describe each information collection and its expected burden. We published a Federal Register notice on these information collections on September 5, 2000 (65 FR 53801). The notice had a 60-day comment period. We are required to send ICRs to OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

TITLE: Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB ReView/Print: OMB Control Nos. 2126-003, 2126-0018, and 2126-0019;Notice and request for comments;published: 02/13/01;Comment period ends: 03/15/01; [Docket Nos. FMCSA-2000-7827 and FMCSA-2000-7721]; 66 FR 10048.

SUMMARY:The FMCSA has sent the three Information Collection Requests (ICRs) described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICRs describe each information collection and its expected burden. We published two Federal Register notices on these information collections on September 5, 2000 (65 FR 53801; 65 FR 53802). The notices had a 60-day comment period. We are required to send ICRs to OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act.