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FMCSA Petitions for Rulemaking (49 CFR 389.31)

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This table includes summary information about all Petitions for Rulemaking received by FMCSA, beginning with those active as of February 2016. This display is required by Section 5204 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act).

Date Rcv'dPetitionerSubjectSummary of PetitionPetitioner's Estimate of Safety BenefitsDate of AcknowledgmentDecision
(Grant/Deny/ Pending)
and Date of Letter to Applicant
If Granted: Rule ID Number or Final Rule Cite
12/11/2015Commercial Vehicle Safety AllianceParts 393 and 396Amend part 393 to address 396.3(a)(1) OOSC references"insignificant"12/29/2015  
11/4/2015Commercial Vehicle Safety AllianceHours of Service RulesDelete 30-min rest break provision in 395.3No estimate provided12/11/2015Denied 8/9/2016N/A
7/7/2015National Star Route Mail Contractors (NSRMCA)Hours of Service RulesProvide relief from 14-hr rule for rural contractors transporting U.S. MailNo estimate provided8/26/2015Denied 1/12/16N/A
7/7/2015Oregon DOTCDL Learners PermitExtend initial CLP period from 6 to 12 monthsNo estimate provided11/30/2015Granted 2/8/16 
2/20/2015Commercial Vehicle Safety AllianceElectronic IDRequire electronic identification of all CMVsNo estimate provided11/2/2015Granted 11/2/15 
10/10/2014Commercial Vehicle Safety AllianceFatigue issues: VariousClarify 392.3, conduct research on fatigue, set standards, etc.No estimate provided11/20/2014Denied 4/24/16N/A
7/31/2014American Trucking AssociationsUnderinflated TiresAmend 393.75 regarding flat and underinflated tiresNo estimate provided6/29/2016  
10/29/2013American Trucking AssociationsOilwell waiting timeAll oilfield trucks to have waiting time exceptionNo estimate provided11/20/2013Denied 2/5/16N/A
10/29/2013Commercial Vehicle Safety AlliancePassenger seatbeltsRequire truck passengers to wear seat beltsNo estimate provided2/24/2014GrantedJune 7, 2016
81 FR 36474
10/26/2012Commercial Vehicle Safety AllianceSecurement of Dressed LumberAmend cargo securement regulations to address securement of stacks of dressed lumberNo estimate provided3/25/2013Granted 9/11/2015 
10/26/2012Commercial Vehicle Safety AllianceMajor Tread GrooveInclude a definition of major tread groove in the FMCSRsNo estimate provided3/25/2013GrantedJuly 22, 2016 (81 FR 47722) and Sept 2, 2016 (81 FR 60633)
7/26/2012Natl Assoc DeafHearing RequirementsRepeal 391.41(b)(11) regarding hearing requirements for driver qualificationNo estimate provided9/12/2012  
9/13/2010American Trucking AssociationsLicense Plate LightsDelete the requirement for license plate lights when no license plates are requiredNo estimate provided9/27/2010Granted 5/11/2015July 22, 2016 (81 FR 47722) and Sept 2, 2016 (81 FR 60633)
6/1/2009Commercial Vehicle Safety AllianceCoupling DevicesRequire supplemental safety chains on semitrailersNo estimate provided DeniedN/A
6/1/2009Commercial Vehicle Safety AllianceABS in Appendix GInclude requirements for the inspection of automatic braking systems (ABS) in the periodic inspection requirements in Appendix GNo estimate provided7/16/2009GrantedJuly 22, 2016 (81 FR 47722) and Sept 2, 2016 (81 FR 60633)
2/12/2008Commercial Vehicle Safety AllianceMotor Carrier DispositionAmend 396.9 to clarify when repairs need to be madeNo estimate provided3/25/2008Granted 8/18/2011July 22, 2016 (81 FR 47722) and Sept 2, 2016 (81 FR 60633)
2/12/2008Commercial Vehicle Safety AllianceInspector QualificationsAmend 396.19 to include inspector qualifications (amends earlier petition)No estimate provided10/16/2007GrantedJuly 22, 2016 (81 FR 47722) and Sept 2, 2016 (81 FR 60633)
10/18/2007Commercial Vehicle Safety AllianceGlazing ObstructionsAmend 393.60(e) to permit certain devices to be mounted in the swept area of the windshieldNo estimate provided11/2/2007FAST Act 5301 
10/2/2007Commercial Vehicle Safety AlliancePeriodic InspectionAmend 396.17 and 396.23 to clarify that a roadside inspection is not equivalent to a periodic inspectionNo estimate provided10/16/2007Granted 8/18/2011July 22, 2016 (81 FR 47722) and Sept 2, 2016 (81 FR 60633)
10/20/2006American Trucking AssociationsSpeed LimitersRequire speed limiters to be installed and set on CMVsNo estimate provided11/9/2006Granted 1/3/20112126-AB63
9/8/2006Dennis, Cory, Porter & SmithSpeed LimitersRequire speed limiters to be installed and set on CMVsNo estimate provided9/25/2006Granted 1/3/20112126-AB63

Contact Info:

FMCSA
Charles Horan
Director Office of Carrier, Driver, and Vehicle Safety Standards Charles.Horan@dot.gov

Updated: Wednesday, October 5, 2016

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