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Expired HEATT Act Information

On March 21, 2014, President Obama signed into law the "Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation Act of 2014" or "HHEATT Act." This law reactivates emergency exemptions that were issued or extended by FMCSA between February 5 and March 21, 2014, to provide regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations directly supporting the delivery of propane and home heating fuels to areas under emergency. The declarations or extensions will remain in effect until May 31, 2014, unless terminated by FMCSA, in consultation with the governors of the applicable states. The act does not apply to intrastate motor carrier operations and only eligible interstate shipments may be covered by the exemption.

HHEATT Act

DescriptionEffectiveExpired On

Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transporation Act of 2014 (PDF)

Affected States: Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia

3/21/2014

5/31/2014

Rescission of Certain Emergency Exemptions

Affected States: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin

4/10/20145/31/2014
 

Expired Regional Declarations

DescriptionEffectiveExpires on

Extension Of State Declaration Notice 49 CFR § 390.25

Affected State: North Dakota

12/5/14Until 11:59 P.M., December 13, 2014, whichever is less.

Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Eastern Service Center

Affected State: Maryland

3/3/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/15/2014, whichever is sooner

Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Eastern Service Center

Affected States: Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont

2/25/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/15/2014, whichever is sooner

Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Eastern Service Center

Affected States: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia

2/5/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/1/2014, whichever is less

Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Eastern Service Center 

Affected States: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia

1/19/2014

In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 2/11/2014, whichever is less

Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by the Midwestern Service Center

Affected State: Missouri

3/4/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/15/2014, whichever is sooner

Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by the Midwestern Service Center

Affected State: Indiana

2/28/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/15/2014, whichever is sooner

Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by the Midwestern Service Center

Affected States: Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin

2/25/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/15/2014, whichever is sooner

Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by the Midwestern Service Center

Affected State: Ohio

2/25/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/15/2014, whichever is sooner

Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Midwestern Service Center

Affected States: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin

2/5/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/1/2014, whichever is less

Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Midwestern Service Center

Affected States: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin

1/19/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 2/11/2014, whichever is less

Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Southern Service Center

Affected States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee

2/5/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 2/11/2014, whichever is less

Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Southern Service Center 

Affected States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee

1/27/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 2/11/2014, whichever is less

Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Southern Service Center

Affected States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee

1/21/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 2/11/2014, whichever is less

Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Western Service Center

Affected State: South Dakota

2/25/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/15/2014, whichever is less

Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Western Service Center

Affected States: North Dakota and South Dakota

2/5/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/1/2014, whichever is less

Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Western Service Center

Affected States: North Dakota and South Dakota

1/28/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 2/11/2014, whichever is sooner

Expired State Declarations

Alabama

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Alabama Governor Issues Emergency Declaration due to Storms6/17/20166/21/2016
Alabama Governor Declares a State of Emergency to Waive the Hours of Service Regulations for Drivers for the Transport of Feed and Live Poultry2/12/20142/23/2014
Alabama Governor Issues Emergency Declaration to Provide Regulatory Relief for CMV Operations Providing Direct Assistance Delivering Propane and Heating Fuels1/23/2014In effect until the threat to public safety and health ends and this Proclamation is terminated
Alabama Governor Declares State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Karen10/5/2013In effect until further notice
Alabama has Issued a Temporary Suspension of IRP and IFTA Requirements6/4/20137/4/2013

Alaska

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Alaska Declares an Emergency that Warrants Extension of the State Emergency6/5/20157/5/2015
Alaska Declares Declaration of Disaster Emergency due to Unprecedented Flooding4/7/20155/9/2015

Arkansas

DescriptionEffectiveExpired On
Arkansas Governor Declares State of Emergency due to Impacts from Winter Weather2/18/20153/18/2015
Proclamation DR 14-28: Arkansas Governor Declares State of Emergency04/28/20146/5/2014
Arkansas Governor Declares a State of Emergency Applying to Commercial Carriers Hauling Liquefied Petroleum Products1/3/20141/17/2014, or until emergency conditions cease to exist, whichever is sooner

Colorado

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Colorado Governor Issues Emergency Declaration to Authorize Temporary Exception to Hours of Service Regulations for CMVs Used for Propane Transport2/7/20143/7/2014 unless amended or terminated by executive order
Colorado Governor Issues Executive Order Declaring a Disaster Emergency9/13/201310/12/2013, unless further extended
Severe Storms, Flooding and Landslides Trigger Federal Emergency Declaration in Colorado     9/11/2013Continuing
Emergency Declaration Declared Due to Black Forest Fire in El Paso County6/11/201330 days
Emergency Declaration Declared Due to Klickus Fire in Huerfano County6/11/201330 days
Emergency Declaration Declared Due to Royal Gorge Fire in Fremont County6/11/201330 days

Connecticut

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Connecticut Driving Ban Order1/26/2015Until Further Notice
Connecticut Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles Grants a Limited Exemption from the Hours-of-Service Provisions3/7/20143/15/2014 or sooner if terminated by the Commissioner
Connecticut Governor Proclaims a State of Civil Preparedness Emergency2/13/2014Unknown
Connecticut Provides Emergency Exemption from Hours of Service of Drivers 2/11/20143/1/2014
Emergency Exemption Issued for Connecticut from Hours of Service of Drivers1/23/20142/11/2014 or sooner if terminated by the Commissioner
Emergency Exemption Issued for Connecticut from Hours of Service of Drivers1/10/20141/16/2014 or sooner if terminated by the Commissioner
Waiver of International Registration Plan (IRP) Requirements for Connecticut2/8/2013In effect until further notice
Declaration of Disaster Emergency by Governor Dannel P. Maloy2/8/20133/8/2013
Notice of Emergency Exemption from Hours of Service of Drivers2/7/20132/13/2013

Delaware

DescriptionEffectiveExpired On
Delaware Approves Emergency Waiver Regarding Hours-of-Service Regulations for Heating Fuel Deliveries2/5/20152/10/2015
Delaware Approves Emergency Waiver Requested by Mid Atlantic Propane Gas Association Regarding Hours-of-Service Regulations and Intrastate Delivery of Heating Fuels1/19/20141/22/2014

Florida

DescriptionEffectiveExpired On
Florida Issues Emergency Declaration due to Tropical Storm Colin6/6/20168/6/2016
Florida Governor and Secretary Declares State of Emergency Due to Tropical Storm Erika8/28/20159/28/2015

Executive Order 14-144 Emergency Management - Severe Weather and Flash Flooding

Limited to certain counties within the declaration as described. 

4/30/20145/30/2014
Florida Governor Declares State of Emergency in 18 Counties for Tropical Storm Karen10/5/201312/2/2013, 
unless further extended

Georgia

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER Tropical Storm Hermine9/1/20169/4/2016
State of Emergency Issued due to Second Round of Winter Storms1/21/20161/24/2016
Georgia Governor Issues Executive Order to Suspend Federal Rules and Regulations for Commercial Vehicle Operators1/31/20142/14/2014
Georgia Governor Declares State of Emergency in Response to Winter Storms1/28/20141/31/2014
Georgia Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for CMV Drivers Transporting Liquid Petroleum Gas1/10/20141/17/2014 or upon conclusion of the emergency

Idaho

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Relief From The Motor Carrier Rules, Due To Wildfire Disaster Declaration8/14/20139/13/2013
Idaho Governor Declares State of Emergency Due to Wildfires8/12/20139/11/2013

Illinois

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On

Illinois Governor Declares Disaster in 7 Counties Following Severe Storm and Tornadoes

11/18/201312/18/2013

Illinois Secretary of State Issues Registration Exemptions for Disaster Area Relief Vehicles

11/18/201312/18/2013

Illinois Department of Transportation Emergency Declaration

11/18/201312/18/2013

Indiana

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Indiana Governor Declares a State of Emergency to Provide Relief from Hours of Service for Intrastate CMV Drivers Transporting Propane2/28/20143/15/2014
Indiana Governor Extends Emergency Declaration for Motor Carriers and Drivers Transporting Propane1/29/20143/1/2014
Indiana Governor Issues Executive Order Due to Propane Shortage11/1/201311/10/2013

Iowa

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Iowa Governor Issues Proclamation of Disaster Emergency due to Avian Flu Outbreak5/1/20155/31/2015
Iowa Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for CMV Drivers Transporting Propane1/10/20141/28/2014
Iowa Governor Issues Emergency Declaration Due to Propane Shortage12/19/20131/2/2014
Iowa Governor Signs Disaster Declaration Allowing for More Propane Transport During Harvest10/25/201311/7/2013
Governor Branstad approves emergency proclamation allowing for more diesel transport11/20/1412/5/14

Kansas

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Kansas Governor Issues Executive Order for Motor Carriers Delivering Propane Directly Participating in Relief Efforts1/14/20142/13/2014
Kansas Governor Issues Executive Order for Motor Carriers Delivering Propane and Participating in Relief Efforts1/9/20141/14/2014
Kansas Governor Issues Executive Order to Aid in Oklahoma Storm CleanupEffective immediatelyIn effect until the expiration of the Declaration of Regional Emergency issued by FMCSA or 15 days (June 5, 2013) whichever is less.

Kentucky

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Declaration of Emergency and Exemption of Hours of Service Regulations Issued for Transport of Agricultural Products1/22/20161/31/2016
Kentucky Governor and Secretary Declares State of Emergency Due to Widespread Electrical Outages on Significant Portion of the Commonwealth7/13/20157/23/2015
Kentucky Issues Declaration of Emergency Due to Weather Conditions2/15/2015Until Further Notice
Emergency Declaration for Kentucky Provides Exemption from Hours of Service Regulations for Delivery and Transport of Agricultural and Feed Products2/7/20142/28/2014
Emergency Declaration and Exemption of Hours-of-Service Regulations for Delivery of Propane Issued for Kentucky1/8/20141/28/2014

Louisiana

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Louisiana Governor Issues a State of Emergency due to Delivery of Propane and Heating Fuel Products2/23/20153/24/2015, Unless Terminated Sooner
Louisiana Governor Declares a State of Emergency Due to Extreme Cold Temperatures and Propane Shortage1/22/20142/20/2014
Louisiana Governor Declares State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Karen10/3/201311/1/2013

Maine

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Governor Issues Emergency Proclamation for US-DOT FMCSA Hours of Service Waiver2/10/20163/11/2016
Governor LePage Issues Proclamation Regarding Hours of Service Waiver1/12/20162/11/2016
Maine State of Emergency due to Winter Storm and Coastal Flooding1/27/20152/13/2015
Maine Governor Declares a State of Emergency to Aid Delivery of Heating Fuel and Bulk Petroleum Products1/19/20142/8/2014
Maine Governor Extends Emergency Declaration Due to Arctic Cold Temperatures12/13/20131/18/2014
Maine Governor Issues Emergency Declaration Due to Arctic Cold Temperatures12/13/201312/27/2013
Governor's Emergency Proclamation for US DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Hours of Service Waiver2/8/20132/12/2013

Maryland

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
State of Maryland Declares State of Emergency Regarding Hurricane Joaquin10/1/201511/1/2015
Maryland Governor Issues Emergency Declaration due to Delivery of Petroleum Products2/23/20153/23/2015, Unless Terminated Sooner
Maryland Governor Declares a State of Emergency for Potential Impact from Impending Severe Storms and Significant Winter Weather2/11/2014Unknown
Maryland Department of Transportation Approves Waiver from Hours-of-Service Limitations for Mid Atlantic Propane Gas Association1/16/20141/21/2014

Massachusetts 

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Massachusetts Issues Declaration of Emergency Notice Pertaining to Interstate Transportation of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel2/10/2015Duration of the Emergency or until 11:59 P.M., EST, February 21, 2015, whichever is sooner.
Massachusetts Issues Declaration of Emergency Effective Immediately due to Winter Storm2/9/2015Until Emergency no longer exists
Massachusetts Declaration of Emergency Notice (Title 49 CFR § 390.23) Providing direct assistance supporting the delivery of propane gas, heating oil and natural gas into the affected areas and consumers during the emergency.2/8/2015Duration of the Emergency or until 11:59 P.M., EST, February 21, 2015, whichever is sooner.
Massachusetts Imposes Temporary Driving Ban due to Severe Winter Weather1/26/2015Until Further Notice
Massachusetts Declaration of Emergency pertaining to Severe Winter Weather1/26/2015Until Further Notice
Massachusetts Governor Declares an Emergency Pertaining to the Transportation of Propane Gas, Heating Oil and Diesel Fuel1/8/20141/12/2014
Massachusetts Governor Declares an Emergency Pertaining to the Transportation of Propane Gas, Heating Oil and Diesel Fuel1/2/20141/7/2014
Massachusetts Acting Governor Issues Emergency Declaration Due to Gasoline Shortage12/17/201312/23/2013
Massachusetts Declaration of Emergency Notice2/9/20132/16/2013
Massachusetts Executive Order2/8/2013In effect until further notice
Massachusetts Governor's Declaration of Emergency2/8/2013In effect until further notice

Michigan

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Extension of State Declaration Issued for Michigan6/13/20167/13/2016
State of Energy Emergency Waiver Issued Related to Transportation of Petroleum Products5/24/20166/6/2016
Michigan Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for the Transportation of Propane and Heating Oil1/10/20141/31/2014 or upon conclusion of the emergency
Michigan Governor Issues Emergency Declaration Due to Propane Shortage12/20/20131/10/2014

Minnesota

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Emergency Declared due to Severe Storms Impacting State7/6/20168/6/2016

Minnesota Governor Amends Executive Order to Extend Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating Within the State

NOTE: The exemption above amends Executive Order 14-04.

2/7/20143/8/2014
Minnesota Governor Issues Executive Order to Extend Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers Operating Within the State2/6/20143/7/2014
Minnesota Executive Order Extended to Provide Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Providing Emergency Assistance1/8/20142/9/2014
Minnesota Governor Extends Executive Order for Motor Carriers and Drivers Transporting Fuel Oil, Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol and Biodiesel1/6/20142/7/2014
Minnesota Governor Issues Executive Order Due to Propane Shortage12/9/20131/8/2014
Minnesota Governor Extends Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating in the State of Minnesota11/6/201311/22/2013
Minnesota Governor Issues Executive Order Due to Propane Shortage10/23/201311/6/2013
Governor's Emergency Declaration Provides Relief for Transporters of Motor Fuel in Minnesota5/23/20136/22/2013
Governor, Mark Dayton Declares an Emergency and Provides Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating in the State of Minnesota4/11/20135/11/2013
Emergency Executive Order 14-17: Providing for Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating in the State of Minnesota for Delivery of Propane10/24/1411/23/14
Extending Emergency Executive Order 14-16: Extending the Period Provided for Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Opera ting in the State of Minnesota10/31/1411/30/14
Emergency Executive Order 14 - 16: Declaring an Emergency and Providing for Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating in the State of Minnesota10/4/1411/2/14

Mississippi

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Mississippi Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for Significant Winter Storm to Support Local Government Response and Recovery Efforts1/28/2014In effect until threat to public safety ceases to exist
Mississippi Governor Declares a State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Karen10/3/2013In effect until further notice

Missouri

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Emergency Declaration Issued due to Current Winter Storm2/24/20163/2/2016
Governor Nixon Declares a State of Emergency in Response to Widespread Floods12/27/20151/27/2016
Missouri's Department of Public Safety Issues Emergency Declaration to Provide Relief from Hours of Service for Intrastate CMV Drivers Providing Emergency Assistance3/4/20143/10/2014
Missouri Emergency Declaration Extended in Response to Frigid Temperatures and High Demand for Propane1/20/20141/26/2014
Missouri Emergency Declaration Extended in Response to Frigid Temperatures and High Demand for Propane1/13/20141/19/2014
Emergency Declaration Issued for Missouri in Response to Frigid Temperatures and a High Demand for Propane1/7/20141/13/2014
Missouri Grants IFTA and IRP Waiver in Support of Oklahoma Disaster Assistance6/3/20137/1/2013
Missouri Grants IFTA and IRP Waiver in Support of Oklahoma Disaster Assistance5/24/20136/14/2013

Montana

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
State of Montana Issues Executive Order Proclaiming an Emergency Exists due to Wildfires8/15/20159/15/2015
Montana Governor Issues Executive Order Due to Propane Shortage10/24/201311/14/2013
Emergency Declaration Issued for Montana by Governor Steve Bullock Due to Wildfires8/19/2013Not specified

Nebraska

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Nebraska Governor Issues Emergency Declaration due to Flooding5/7/20156/7/2015
Nebraska Governor Issues Executive Order Due to Propane Shortage10/26/201311/24/2013

New Hampshire

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
New Hampshire Declaration 0f Emergency Notice (Title 49 CFR 390.23) Pertaining to the delivery of gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel and natural gas to business establishments.2/6/2015Emergency Declaration will remain in effect through March 8, 2015 at midnight.
New Hampshire Declaration 0f Emergency Notice (Title 49 CFR 390.23) (Residential and Commercial Establishments) Pertaining to the delivery of gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel and natural gas to residential and commercial establishments.2/6/2015Emergency Declaration will remain in effect through March 8, 2015 at midnight.
New Hampshire Declaration of Emergency pertaining to the Delivery of Propane and Natural Gas1/26/20152/7/2015
New Hampshire Governor Extends Emergency Waiver12/27/20131/11/2014
Emergency Declaration Issued in New Hampshire Due to Winter Storms and Propane Shortage12/18/201312/31/2013

New Jersey

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
New Jersey Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency due to Winter Storm1/26/2015Until Further Notice
New Jersey Governor Issues Emergency Declaration Pertaining to Delivery of Rock Salt1/8/20142/8/2014
New Jersey Governor Issues Emergency Declaration Pertaining to Delivery of Propane and Heating Fuel1/8/20141/31/2014
New Jersey Governor Declares a State of Emergency1/2/2014In effect until an emergency no longer exists
New Jersey Governor Issues Emergency Declaration Due to Propane Shortage12/23/20131/11/2014
Emergency Declaration Allows an Exemption to Hours-of-Service Regulations for Delivery of Heating Fuels2/11/20132/18/2013

New Mexico

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Governor Issues Executive Order To Help Ensure Supply Of Propane After Massive Snowstorm12/28/20151/28/2016
Wildfires and Potential Flooding Prompt New Mexico Governor to Issue State of Emergency6/19/2013In effect until further notice

New York

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Disaster Declaration Issued due to Nor’easter Impacting Region1/23/20162/23/2016
New York Declaration of Disaster due to Strong Winter Storm1/26/20152/2/2015

CASE 27647 - In the matter of motor carrier compliance with regulations pertaining to the safe operations of commercial motor vehicles by motor carriers and drivers, pursuant to 17 NYCRR 820.0 – 820.14.

11/18/1412/17/14

New York Extends Waiver for the Hours-of-Service Regulations for Intrastate Transportation of Gasoline and Heating Fuel

NOTE: The exemption above amends Case-27647, which expired on 1/31/2014

12/18/20132/11/2014 unless otherwise ordered
New York Amends Hours-of-Service Regulations for Intrastate Transportation of Gasoline and Heating Fuel12/18/20131/31/2014 unless otherwise ordered
Emergency Declaration Provides Relief from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) in the Counties of Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester and Contiguous Areas2/8/2013For the duration of the motor carrier’s or driver's direct assistance in providing emergency relief, or up to 30 days from the date of the initial declaration.
Certain Hours-of-Service Regulations are Modified for Motor Carriers Transporting Heating Fuels2/6/20132/20/2013

North Carolina

DescriptionEffectiveExpired On
Executive Order Issued Temporarily Suspending Motor Vehicle Regulations2/25/20163/25/2016
Temporary Suspension of Vehicle Regulations if Transporting Essentials during Winter Storm1/20/20162/20/2016
State of Emergency Declared due to Upcoming Winter Storms1/20/20162/20/2016
North Carolina Governor Declares a State of Emergency Due to Potential Impacts from Hurricane Joaquin10/1/201511/1/2015
North Carolina Declaration of State of Emergency Due to Winter Storm2/16/2015Until Further Notice
North Carolina Temporary Suspension of Motor Vehicle Regulations to Ensure Restoration of Utility Services and Transporting Essentials Due to Winter Storm2/16/2015Thirty (30) days or the duration of the emergency, whichever is less.
North Carolina Executive Order pertaining to Impacts of Major Winter Storm1/26/20152/26/2015, or duration of emergency, whichever is less

Executive Order No. 50 - Declaration of a State of Emergency

Limited to certain counties within the declaration as described.

4/28/20145/28/2014
North Carolina Governor Temporarily Suspends Motor Vehicle Regulations to Ensure Restoration of Utility Services3/7/20143/22/2014 or the duration of the emergency, whichever is less
North Carolina Governor Temporarily Suspends Motor Vehicle Regulations for Restoration of Utility Services and the Transportation of Essentials2/11/20143/12/2014 or the duration of the emergency, whichever is less
North Carolina Governor's Executive Order Temporarily Suspends Motor Vehicle Regulations to Ensure Adequate Fuel Supplies Throughout the State1/15/2014In effect for thirty days or the duration of the emergency, whichever is less

North Dakota

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
North Carolina Governor Temporarily Suspends Motor Vehicle Regulations to Ensure Restoration of Utility Services2/5/20143/7/2014
North Carolina Governor Temporarily Suspends Motor Vehicle Regulations for Restoration of Utility Services and the Transportation of Essentials1/7/20142/6/2014
North Dakota Governor Issues Executive Order Due to Diesel Fuel Shortage12/10/201312/23/2013

Ohio 

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Extension of State Declaration Provides Regulatory Relief for CMV's Delivering Highway Rock Salt and Snow/Ice Melting Materials in Ohio2/14/2014In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/1/2014, whichever is less
Ohio Provides Regulatory Relief from HOS for CMVs Transporting Road Salt and Related Materials for Commercial Delivery to Governmental Entities1/24/20141/31/2014
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Grants Regulatory Relief from Hours-of-Service Requirements for Intrastate CMV Drivers Transporting Motor Fuels, Heating Oil and Propane1/17/20141/31/2014
Ohio Grants Regulatory Relief from Hours-of-Service Requirements for Intrastate CMV Drivers Transporting Motor Fuels, Heating Oil and Propane1/6/20141/10/2014
PUCO Regulatory Relief Water for Fulton, Lucas and Wood Counties8/2/148/9/14

Oklahoma

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Governor Fallin Declares State of Emergency due to Catastrophic Storms12/28/20151/28/2016
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2015-01: State of Oklahoma: state of emergency existing in the State of Oklahoma due to limited propane supplies, it is necessary to assist and expedite all efforts of transportation of propane throughout Oklahoma1/9/20152/3/2015

Oklahoma Governor Amends Executive Order Pertaining to Propane Delivery

NOTE: The exemption above amends Executive Order 2014-01, which expired on 2/5/2014

1/6/20143/2/2014
Oklahoma Governor Issues Emergency Declaration Pertaining to Propane Delivery1/6/20142/5/2014

FMCSA Declares a Regional Emergency in Response to Major Tornadoes in Oklahoma 

For inquiries, please call 1-877-831-2250.

6/5/2013In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 11:59 P.M., EST, June 20, 2013, whichever is less.
Oklahoma Emergency Declaration Prompts Executive Order for Temporary Suspension of FMCSA Requirements5/21/20136/20/2013
FMCSA Declares a Regional Emergency in Response to Major Tornadoes in Oklahoma5/21/2013In effect for the duration of the emergency or 15 days (June 5, 2013) whichever is less.
CMV – Oversize and Overweight2/28/20133/30/2013
Emergency Declaration by Governor Todd Lamb in response to severe winter storm conditions2/25/20133/28/2013

Oregon

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Oregon Governor Issues State of Emergency due to Delivery of Aircraft Fuel8/17/20158/27/2015
Wildfires Prompt Oregon Governor to Issue Emergency Declaration in Josephine County7/25/201312/31/2013
Emergency Relief from Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Due to Oregon Wildfires7/25/2013, 5:17 p.m., PST8/25/2013, 11:59 p.m., PST
Emergency Relief from Motor Carrier Safety Regulations7/17/148/16/14

Pennsylvania

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Hours of Service Emergency Waiver Issued11/26/20162/6/2016
Pennsylvania Issues Exemption Regarding Transportation of Propane Gas and Oil2/16/20153/28/2015
Pennsylvania Proclamation of Disaster Emergency due to Dangerous Winter Weather1/26/2015Until Further Notice
Pennsylvania Issues Exemption to Comply with Driver Hour of Service Limitations2/14/20142/18/2014
Pennsylvania Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for the Transportation of Essential Supplies  2/3/20143/2/2014
Pennsylvania Issues Exemption for the Transportation of Salt for Roadway Surface Treatment Purposes2/3/20143/2/2014

Pennsylvania Extends Waiver for the Transportation of Propane Gas and Heating Oil

NOTE: The exemption above amends Exemption 2014-01, which expired on 1/25/2014

1/26/20142/11/2014
Pennsylvania Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for the Transportation of Propane and Heating Oil1/9/20141/25/2014

Rhode Island

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Rhode Island Issues Gubernatorial Proclamation Regarding Deliveries of Residential Home Heating Oil and Propane Gas2/24/20153/7/2015
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Gubernatorial Proclamation State of Emergency2/13/20152/25/2015
Rhode Island Declaration of Disaster Emergency pertaining to Severe Winter Weather1/26/2015Until Emergeny No Longer Exists
Rhode Island Governor Issues Proclamation for Commercial Carriers of Heating Oil and Propane Gas1/3/20141/5/2014
Declaration of Disaster Emergency by Governor Lincoln Chafee2/8/20132/13/2013 
(for transportation of home heating fuel, propane, and liquid natural gas).

South Carolina

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
State of Declaration of Emergency Issued due to Winter Storm1/21/20162/21/2016
Extension of South Carolina Declaration of Emergency granted due to Ongoing Existence of Emergency10/30/201511/29/2015
South Carolina Declares State of Emergency due to Effects of Strengthening Hurricane10/1/201511/1/2015
President Obama Signs South Carolina Emergency Declaration2/12/2014Unknown
South Carolina Governor Issues Executive Order to Waive Truck Restrictions2/11/2014Unknown
South Carolina Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for Severe Winter Weather Impact2/11/2014Unknown
Governor Issues Emergency Declaration to Ensure Uninterrupted Supply of Residual Oils for Industrial Use1/23/20142/21/2014

South Dakota

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
South Dakota Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for the Transportation of Propane and Heating Oil1/8/20142/8/2014 or upon conclusion of the emergency
South Dakota Governor Issues Executive Order Due to Propane and Heating Fuel Shortages12/13/201312/31/2013
South Dakota Governor Issues Executive Order Due to Low Inventories and Outages of Propane10/23/201311/30/2013

Governor Declares Extremely low inventories of propane, diesel, and gasoline Emergency Exemption Executive Order 2014-13

11/13/1412/13/2014

Tennessee

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
State of Emergency Declared to Ensure Uninterrupted Delivery of Food Supplies1/21/20161/27/2016
Tennessee Governor Issues Emergency Declaration to Ensure the Uninterrupted Delivery of Feed and Chickens to the Poultry Industry (PDF)2/19/20143/20/2014
Tennessee Governor Declares a State of Emergency to Ensure Uninterrupted Delivery of Home Heating Fuels (PDF)1/21/20142/21/2014

Texas

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Disaster Proclamation Issued For Texas Flooding6/1/20167/1/2016
Declaration of Emergency Notice Issued Due to Severe Weather Conditions in Texas5/24/20155/28/2015
Texas Declares State of Emergency due to Delivery of Propane and Home Heating Oils to Storage Facilities and Homes3/4/2015Duration of Emergency, or 3/8/2015, Whichever is Less
Colonel Steven C. McCraw, Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, has declared a local emergency for motor carriers in Texas providing direct assistance to the delivery of propane and home heating oils to storage facilities and homes in the State of Texas1/8/20151/12/2015
Governor Perry Renews Proclamation Declaring Liquefied Petroleum Gas Emergency2/4/20142/18/2014
State of Texas Waives Texas Licensing, Permitting, and Certification Requirements for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Trucks and Operators1/22/20142/5/2014

Vermont

DescriptionEffectiveExpires On
Vermont Issues Declaration of Emergency due to Delivery of Home Heating Fuels (Title 49 CFR 390.23)2/19/20153/7/2015 at Midnight
Vermont Declaration of Emergency Pertaining to Delivery of Home Heating Fuels2/4/20152/19/2015
Vermont Extends Emergency Declaration for Bulk Transport of Propane1/13/20141/21/2014
Vermont Expands Emergency Declaration Pertaining to Delivery of Propane to Distributors, Homes and Businesses12/20/20131/13/2014

Virginia

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State of Emergency Declared due to Severe Winter Storm Event1/21/20163/1/2016
Commonwealth of Virginia Declares a State of Emergency Due to Severe Weather and the Threat of Hurricane Joaquin9/29/201510/29/2015
Virginia Issues Limited Exemption of Hours of Service for Carriers Transporting Essential Relief Supplies2/11/20143/1/2014
Virginia Governor Issues Emergency Declaration in Support of Emergency Relief Supplies Due to Severe Winter Weather1/30/20143/1/2014
Virginia Waives Registration and License Requirements for Carriers Transporting Emergency Relief Supplies1/30/20141/30/2014
Declaration of Disaster Emergency by Governor Bob McDonnell3/6/2013Until further notice

Washington

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Washington Governor Declares State of Emergency due to Severe Storms11/18/201512/18/2015
Washington Governor Proclaims a State of Emergency Exists in All Counties8/21/20159/20/2015
Washington Governor Issues Emergency Proclamation due to Wildfire Threat6/26/20157/26/2015

West Virginia

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State of Waiver Approved for Transportation and Delivery of Propane1/21/20162/21/2016
West Virginia Governor Issues State of Emergency Due to Contaminated Water Supply1/9/2014Unknown

Wisconsin

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State of Emergency Issued in Response to Flooding7/12/20168/12/2016
Wisconsin Issues Extension of State Declaration Notice6/7/20167/7/2016
Emergency Declaration Issued due to an Energy Emergency5/6/20166/6/2016
EXECUTIVE ORDER #148: Wisconsin Declaration of an Energy Emergency Due to Intermittent Propane Pipeline Supplies - Relating to the Declaration of an Energy Emergency Due to Intermittent Propane Pipeline Supplies 1/9/20151/26/2015
Governor Walker again extends hours for gas and diesel truck drivers10/31/1412/1/14
Wisconsin Governor Declares State of Emergency Due to Extreme Cold Temperatures and Propane Shortage12/24/20131/22/2014
Wisconsin Governor Issues Executive Order Due to Propane Shortage10/25/201311/7/2013

Wyoming

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Wyoming Governor Issues Executive Order Due to Propane Shortage12/6/201312/16/2013
Updated: Tuesday, September 6, 2016
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