Update on Relevant U.S. Regulations

FMCSA Requests Comments on Financial Responsibility Motor Carriers, Freight Forwarders and Brokers ICR
On April 30, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requested comments on the Financial Responsibility Motor Carriers, Freight Forwarders and Brokers information collection request (ICR), which would provide registered motor carriers, property brokers and freight forwarders a means of meeting financial responsibility filing requirements. Comments are due by May 30.

PHMSA Requests Comments on Pending Letters of Interpretation
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) implemented a process to submit comments on pending interpretation letters that are under review by the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety. Comment submissions will be accepted for 30 days after the pending interpretation letter is posted.

Update on Exemptions

FMCSA Denies CHS CLP Exemption Application
On April 28, FMCSA announced its decision to deny Connell High School’s (CHS) application for exemption from the commercial learner’s permit (CLP) minimum 18-year age requirement. FMCSA analyzed the application and determined there is insufficient information to conclude that the exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption.

CVSA Active Exemption Tracker
CVSA maintains a list of active exemptions issued by FMCSA. The exemption tracker can be found at www.cvsa.org under the “Inspections” tab at the top of the page.

Other Items of Interest

U.S. DOT Issues Statement on English-Language Proficiency Requirement
On April 28, the U.S. DOT released a statement related to the “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truckers” executive order signed on April 28.