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General Notice: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for an Exemption From Van Hool N.V. and Coach USA


Federal Register: 79FR 9035
Docket #: FMCSA-2013-0314
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Publication Date: 2/14/2014
Comment By Date: 3/3/2014

Action:

Notice; reopening docket and extension of comment period.

Summary:

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is reopening and extending the comment period for its notice requesting comments on an application for exemption from Van Hool N.V. and Coach USA (Van Hool/Coach USA) to allow the use of double deck motorcoaches constructed with a sleeper berth that has an exit that does not meet the minimum dimensional requirements specified in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). In its comments responding to the notice, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) pointed out that the Agency failed to include a copy of the Van Hool/Coach USA application in the docket for public inspection as required by statute and regulation. In response to the Advocates concern, the Agency (1) has placed a copy of the Van Hool/Coach USA application in the docket, (2) is reopening the docket, and (3) is extending the comment period from February 14, 2014 until March 3, 2014.
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Examples: RIN 2126-AA78, Exemption


 
 
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