📜DOJ Seeks Input on State Laws Affecting Interstate Commerce
The Department of Justice is soliciting public comments on State laws significantly and adversely affecting the national economy or interstate commerce along with suggested solutions that could address such effects.
Learn More🚚FMCSA Renewals for Hearing Exemptions in Commercial Driving
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for six individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Learn More🚛FMCSA Renews Driver Exemptions for Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 17 individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have "no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV." The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Learn More📜Reinstatement of Interstate Commerce Regulations Under 5 CFR Chapter XL
The regulatory text reinstates Chapter XL of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, originally governing Interstate Commerce Commission regulations. Despite the commission's abolition in 1995, regulations remain enforceable under the Surface Transportation Board due to a savings provision in federal law. The reinstatement is effective December 26, 2024, correcting an earlier error in removal.
Learn More🚛Exemptions for Drivers with Epilepsy Impacting Interstate Commerce
FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 13 individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have "no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV." The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti- seizure medication to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
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