⛽Proposed Changes to Fuel Tank Overfill Regulations by FMCSA
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Fuel Tank Overfill Restriction
Summary
FMCSA proposes to remove the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that a liquid fuel tank manufactured on or after January 1, 1973, be designed and constructed so that it cannot be filled, in a normal filling operation, with a quantity of fuel that exceeds 95 percent of the tank's liquid capacity. This proposal is in response to a petition for rulemaking from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The proposed change would remove an unnecessary and outdated requirement from the FMCSRs.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The proposed regulation removes outdated fuel tank overfill restrictions, which could save businesses on compliance costs and reduce the need for exemption requests. This aligns operational requirements across borders, potentially streamlining operations for businesses involved in international transport.