General Technical, Organizational, Conforming, and Correcting Amendments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 59065-59075 [2015-24635]

Agencies

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 190 (Thursday, October 1, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 59065-59075]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-24635]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

49 CFR Parts 350, 365, 375, 377, 381, 383, 384, 385, 387, 389, 390, 
391, 393, 395, 396, 397, and Appendix F to Subchapter B of Chapter 
III

[Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0207]
RIN 2126-AB83


General Technical, Organizational, Conforming, and Correcting 
Amendments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA amends its regulations by making technical corrections 
and ministerial corrections throughout title 49 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR), subtitle B, chapter III. The Agency is making minor 
changes to correct errors and omissions, ensure conformity with Office 
of the Federal Register style guidelines, update cross references, 
restore an inadvertent deletion of the reference to an Underwriters 
Laboratories' standard, and improve clarity and consistency of certain 
regulatory provisions. This rule does not make any substantive changes 
to the affected regulations, except to remove one obsolete provision.

DATES: The final rule is effective October 1, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David Miller, Federal Motor 
Carrier Safety Administration, Regulatory Development Division, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001, by telephone at (202) 
366-5370 or via email at FMCSAregs@dot.gov. Office hours are from 9 
a.m. to 5 p.m. e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Legal Basis for the Rulemaking

    Congress delegated certain powers to regulate interstate commerce 
to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT or Department) 
in numerous pieces of legislation, most notably in section 6 of the 
Department of Transportation Act (DOT Act) (Pub. L. 85-670, 80 Stat. 
931 (1966)). Section 55 of the DOT Act transferred to the Department 
the authority of the former Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to 
regulate the qualifications and maximum hours-of-service of employees, 
the safety of operations, and the equipment of motor carriers in 
interstate commerce. See 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) 104. This 
authority, first granted to the ICC in the Motor Carrier Act of 1935 
(Pub. L. 74-255, 49 Stat. 543, Aug. 9, 1935), now appears in 49 U.S.C. 
chapter 315. The regulations issued under this authority became known 
as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), appearing 
generally at 49 CFR parts 350-399. The administrative powers to enforce 
chapter 315 were also transferred from the ICC to the DOT in 1966 and 
appear in 49 U.S.C. chapter 5. The Secretary of the DOT (Secretary) 
delegated oversight of these provisions to the Federal Highway 
Administration (FHWA), a predecessor agency of FMCSA. The FMCSA 
Administrator has been delegated authority under 49 CFR 1.87 to carry 
out the motor carrier functions vested in the Secretary.
    Between 1984 and 1999, a number of statutes added to FHWA's 
authority. Various statutes authorize the enforcement of the FMCSRs, 
the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs), and the Commercial 
Regulations, and provide both civil and criminal penalties for 
violations of these requirements. These statutes include the Motor 
Carrier Safety Act of 1984 (Pub. L. 98-554, 98 Stat. 2832, Oct. 30, 
1984), codified at 49 U.S.C. chapter 311, subchapter III (MCSA); the 
Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (Pub. L. 99-570, 100 Stat. 
3207-170, Oct. 27, 1986), codified at 49 U.S.C. chapter 313; the 
Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act of 1990, as 
amended (Pub. L. 101-615, 104 Stat. 3244, Nov. 16, 1990), codified at 
49 U.S.C. chapter 51; and the ICC Termination Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-
88, 109 Stat. 803, Dec. 29, 1995), codified at 49 U.S.C. chapters 131-
149.
    The Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA) (Pub. L. 
106-159, 113 Stat. 1748, Dec. 9, 1999) established FMCSA as a new 
operating administration within DOT, effective January 1, 2000. The 
motor carrier safety responsibilities previously assigned to both ICC 
and FHWA are now assigned to FMCSA.
    Congress expanded, modified, and amended FMCSA's authority in the 
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools 
Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001 
(Pub. L. 107-56, 115 Stat. 272, Oct. 26, 2001), the Safe, Accountable, 
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users 
(SAFETEA-LU) (Pub. L. 109-59, 119 Stat. 1144, Aug. 10, 2005), the 
SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-244, 122 
Stat. 1572, June 6, 2008), and the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 
21st Century Act (MAP-21) (Pub. L. 112-141, 126 Stat. 405, July 6, 
2012).
    The specific regulations amended by this rule are based on the 
statutes detailed above. Generally, the legal authority for each of 
those provisions was explained when the requirement was originally 
adopted and is noted at the beginning of each part in title 49 of the 
CFR. Title 49 CFR subtitle B, chapter III, contains all of the FMCSRs.
    The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 551-706) 
specifically provides exceptions to its notice and public comment 
rulemaking procedures where the Agency finds there is good cause (and 
incorporates the finding and a brief statement of reasons therefore in 
the rules issued) to dispense with them. Generally, good cause exists 
where the Agency determines that notice and public procedures are 
impractical, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest (5 U.S.C. 
553(b)(3)(B)). The amendments made in this final rule merely correct 
inadvertent errors and omissions, remove or update obsolete references, 
and make minor changes to improve clarity and consistency. The 
technical amendments do not impose any new requirements, nor do they 
make any substantive changes to the CFR. For these reasons, FMCSA finds 
good cause that notice and public comment on this final rule is 
unnecessary.
    The APA also allows agencies to make rules effective upon 
publication with good cause (5 U.S.C. 553 (d)(3)), instead of requiring 
publication 30 days prior to the effective date. For the reasons 
already stated, FMCSA finds there is good cause for this rule to be 
effective on the date of publication in the Federal Register.

Background

    This document makes editorial changes to correct inaccurate 
references and citations, improve clarity, and fix errors. The reasons 
for each of these minor revisions are set out below, in a section-by-
section description of the changes. These amendments do not impose any 
new requirements, nor (with one exception) do they make substantive 
changes to the CFR.

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Section-by-Section Analysis

    This section-by-section analysis describes the technical amendment 
provisions and corrections in numerical order.

Part 350

    Section 350.105. Under the section for ``Definitions,'' the term 
``Basic Program Funds'' is defined to mean total Motor Carrier Safety 
Assistance Program (MCSAP) funds less other funds, including ``Border 
Activity Funds.'' An October 1, 2012 (77 FR 59823) rulemaking, however, 
deleted the definition of ``Border Activity Funds'' because a statute 
mandated that such funds be removed from MCSAP. Therefore, FMCSA 
removes the words ``Border Activity'' from the definition of ``Basic 
Program Funds.''
    In addition, the SAFETEA-LU amendments, published July 5, 2007 (72 
FR 36760), added ``New Entrant'' funds as a set aside of up to 
$29,000,000 from MCSAP grant funds per fiscal year, making grants 
available from this amount to State and local governments for new 
entrant motor carrier audits without requiring a matching contribution 
from such governments. Although references to new entrant funds were 
added in various places in that final rule, the term was not added to 
the definition of the term ``Basic Program Funds'' as one of the funds 
to be subtracted from total MCSAP funds--similar to High Priority 
Activity, Administrative Takedown, and Incentive Funds. Therefore, 
Agency adds the term ``New Entrant'' to the definition of ``Basic 
Program Funds.''
    Section 350.201. This section answers the question ``What 
conditions must a State meet to qualify for Basic Program Funds?'' MAP-
21 added a 26th condition in paragraph (z); but the October 1, 2013 (78 
FR 60226, at 60230), rule did not update the introductory phrase to 
change the 25 conditions to 26 conditions. This final rule adds the 
reference to the 26th condition to the introductory text of the 
section.
    Paragraph (y) requires the State to ensure that bus inspections are 
conducted at a location such as ``a border maintenance facility, . . . 
or other location'' where motor carriers make planned stops. However, 
the correct phrase in SAFETEA-LU is ``border crossing, maintenance 
facility, . . . or other locations.'' The July 5, 2007 (72 FR 36769) 
rule, which added Sec.  350.201(y), inadvertently omitted the word 
``crossing,'' which FMCSA adds through this technical amendment.

Part 365

    Section 365.503. Paragraph (d) references an outdated universal 
resource locator (URL) on the Internet. The correct URL, which is 
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mission/forms, replaces the current reference.

Part 375

    Section 375.201. Paragraph (d) references Sec.  375.303(g), but 
paragraph (g) was redesignated as Sec.  375.303(c)(5) on March 5, 2004 
(69 FR 10575). This technical amendment replaces the reference to Sec.  
375.303(g) with Sec.  375.303(c)(5).
    Section 375.501. This section answers the question ``Must I write 
up an order for service?'' Paragraph (h) states that the valuation 
statement can be included in the bill of lading or order for service. 
On January 12, 2012, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) served a 
decision amending its released rates order. See ``Released Rates of 
Motor Common Carriers of Household Goods,'' Surface Transportation 
Board, Docket No. RR 999 (Amendment No. 5), Order, January 10, 2012. 
Among other things, that decision directed household goods motor 
carriers to provide the STB's required valuation statement on the 
shipper's bill of lading. To conform part 375 to these changes, FMCSA 
published a final rule amending Sec.  375.505(b)(12) and removing Sec.  
375.505(e), both of which previously stated that the carrier had the 
option of including the valuation statement on either the bill of 
lading or order for service. See ``Transportation of Household Goods in 
Interstate Commerce; Consumer Protection Regulations: Released Rates of 
Motor Carriers of Household Goods,'' Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0101, 77 FR 
25371, April 30, 2012. New Sec.  375.505(b)(12) no longer includes any 
language granting the choice and Sec.  375.505(e) no longer exists. 
Therefore, this technical amendment removes the language granting the 
choice and requires household goods motor carriers to provide the STB's 
required valuation statement on the shipper's bill of lading only.
    Section 375.505. Both the eCFR version and the printed CFR version 
show paragraph (b)(12) incorrectly labeled. Paragraph (b)(12) should 
just be labeled (12). The extra (b) in front of (12) is removed.
    Appendix A, Subpart A, Definitions. For the most part, the 
definitions in Appendix A mirror the definitions in Sec.  375.103. The 
definition of ``Advertisement'' in Sec.  375.103 was updated on October 
1, 2012 (77 FR 59823), to include the motor carrier's name and address 
on an Internet Web site (``or displayed on an Internet Web site''). 
FMCSA updates the definition in the appendix to conform with Sec.  
375.103.

Part 377

    Section 377.211. This section contains a cross-reference to Sec.  
386.32(a), but that section no longer exists. It was removed by a May 
18, 2005 (70 FR 28475) rule and the provision's language was moved to 
Sec.  386.8. This technical amendment replaces the reference to Sec.  
386.32(a) with a reference to Sec.  386.8.

Part 381

    Section 381.110. In the definition for ``FMCSRs,'' this section 
contains a reference to Sec.  385.21, but that section was removed on 
June 2, 2000 (65 FR 35295), and its requirements were combined with 
those of former Sec.  385.23 in a new Sec.  390.19. FMCSA corrects this 
error by changing the reference to ``Sec.  390.19.''

Part 383

    Section 383.5. On October 2, 2014 (79 FR 59455), FMCSA incorrectly 
revised the definition of ``Commercial motor vehicle (CMV)'' in Sec.  
383.5. The revision added paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) for Groups A, B, 
and C, respectively. Paragraph (3) was further divided into three 
definitions of a Group C vehicle, designated as paragraphs (3)(i), 
(ii), and (iii). This part of the revised CMV definition now says: 
``Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) means a motor vehicle or combination 
of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property 
if the motor vehicle is a * * * (3) Small Vehicle (Group C)--(i) that 
does not meet Group A or B requirements; (ii) Is designed to transport 
16 or more passengers, including the driver; or (iii) Is of any size 
and is used in the transportation of hazardous materials as defined in 
this section.''
    The ``or'' between paragraphs (3)(ii) and (3)(iii), in italic 
above, means that paragraphs (3)(i), (ii), and (iii) are alternative 
definitions of a Group C vehicle, which is clearly not the case. There 
should be only two alternative definitions. Instead, paragraph (3) of 
the definition of ``commercial motor vehicle'' in Sec.  383.5 should 
mirror the definition of a Group C vehicle in Sec.  383.91(a)(3): ``(3) 
Small Vehicle (Group C)--Any single vehicle, or combination of 
vehicles, that meets neither the definition of Group A nor that of 
Group B as contained in this section, but that either is designed to 
transport 16 or more passengers including the driver, or is used in the 
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hazardous for the purposes of the hazardous materials as defined in 
Sec.  383.5.''
    The definition of the term ``commercial motor vehicle'' in Sec.  
383.5 is corrected to clarify that there are only two alternative 
definitions for a Group C vehicle. See below for a change to Sec.  
383.91(a)(3), which was referenced in this explanation.
    In addition, in the definitions for ``Alcohol or alcoholic 
beverage,'' ``Commerce,'' and ``Driving a commercial motor vehicle 
while under the influence of alcohol,'' paragraphs are renumbered to 
conform to current Federal Register style. A cross reference and a 
grammatical correction are also made in the definition for 
``Commerce.''
    Section 383.71. A number of amendments in the September 24, 2013 
(78 FR 58470), technical amendments rule were incorporated into the CFR 
incorrectly, and are corrected in this rule. The following corrections 
comport with the September 24, 2013 (78 FR 58470) technical amendment. 
In paragraphs (a)(1) introductory text and (a)(2) introductory text, 
the Agency removes the date ``July 8, 2014'' in every place it appears 
and replaces it with ``July 8, 2015.'' In paragraph (g), FMCSA replaces 
the reference to ``Sec.  383.71'' with a reference to ``Sec.  
383.71(b)(1).'' Also in paragraph (g), FMCSA removes the phrase ``on or 
after January 30, 2012, but not later than January 30, 2014'' because 
the requirement has been in effect for nearly 2 years since the 2014 
``not later than'' date and it is no longer needed.
    Section 383.72. This section cross-references ``Sec.  383.51(b), 
Table 1, item (4),'' however, this does not follow the same format as 
other cross-references to Sec.  383.51 tables. FMCSA revises Sec.  
383.72 to change the format of the cross-reference to ``item (4) of 
Table 1 to Sec.  383.51 of this subpart''.
    Section 383.73. The following correction comports with the 
September 24, 2013 (78 FR 58470) technical amendment. In paragraph 
(a)(2) introductory text, FMCSA removes the date ``July 8, 2014'' in 
every place it appears and replaces it with ``July 8, 2015.''
    Section 383.91. FMCSA corrects paragraph (a)(3) by removing the 
phrase ``materials found to be hazardous for the purposes of the'', 
which was inadvertently not deleted from the CFR when the paragraph was 
revised in an October 1, 2012 (77 FR 59825) rulemaking.

Part 384

    Section 384.222. The following correction comports with the 
September 24, 2013 (78 FR 58470) technical amendment. During the 
codification process, the correct new reference to ``Sec.  383.37(d)'' 
was added, but the old reference to ``Sec.  383.37(c)'' was not 
removed. Therefore, FMCSA removes the reference to Sec.  383.37(c).
    Section 384.228. Paragraph (k) currently references ``six units of 
training described in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section.'' This is 
corrected to ``eight units of training'' (three units in paragraph (c) 
and five units in paragraph (d)).
    Section 384.403. FMCSA removes paragraph (b), leaving only the text 
of previous paragraph (a) in revised Sec.  384.403. Paragraph (b) 
concerns Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) funds withheld 
from a State under Sec.  384.401(a)(2) and (b)(2). However, paragraphs 
(a)(2) and (b)(2) of Sec.  384.401 were removed in a rule, published on 
July 5, 2007 (72 FR 36788), and Sec.  384.401 no longer mentions 
withholding MCSAP funds. FMCSA corrects this error by removing Sec.  
384.403(b).

Part 385

    Section 385.3. In Sec.  385.3, the term ``HMRs'' is defined as 
``the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR parts 100-178).'' 
However, the Materials Transportation Bureau of the Department of 
Transportation, a predecessor to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials 
Safety Administration (PHMSA), established subtitle B, Chapter I, 
subchapter C, as the Hazardous Materials Regulations on July 29, 1975 
(40 CFR 31767). In Sec.  171.1, PHMSA continues to maintain that the 
HMRs comprise 49 CFR parts 171-180. The definition of HMRs is therefore 
corrected to reference 49 CFR parts 171-180.
    Section 385.321. Violation 15 in the Table to Sec.  385.321 
contains a reference to Sec.  396.11(c), but the information previously 
in that paragraph was largely moved to Sec.  396.11(a)(3) on June 12, 
2012 (77 FR 34846). Violation 15 is changed to update the reference.
    Section 385.403. In paragraph (b), FMCSA clarifies that the 
threshold weight of explosive material is the net weight of the 
material or article. The current language creates confusion as to 
whether the weight is net weight or gross weight and whether, for an 
explosive article, the weight refers to the weight of the article or 
the weight of the explosive contained in the article. The clarification 
is based on information that is presented in FMCSA's brochure relating 
to the Hazardous Materials Safety Permit (HMSP) Program (FMCSA-CMO-04-
002) \1\ that indicates net weight, as well as a 22-year old PHMSA 
interpretation (93-0068) \2\ relating to PHMSA's registration 
requirements that parallel the HMSP requirements.
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    \1\ A copy of the brochure has been placed in the docket.
    \2\ A copy of PHMSA interpretation 93-0068 has been placed in 
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    FMCSA also changes the terminology in paragraph (f) to make it 
consistent with the proper shipping name language in the Hazardous 
Materials Table in 49 CFR 172.101.
    Appendix B to Part 385--Explanation of Safety Rating Process. FMCSA 
updates a citation within Section VII of Appendix B, ``List of Acute 
and Critical Regulations,'' to reflect a reorganization of a regulation 
published June 12, 2012 (77 FR 34852). FMCSA changes the citation from 
``Sec.  396.11(c) Failing to correct Out-of-Service defects listed by 
driver in a driver vehicle inspection report before the vehicle is 
operated again (acute)'' to ``Sec.  396.11(a)(3) Failing to correct 
Out-of-Service defects listed by driver in a driver vehicle inspection 
report before the vehicle is operated again (acute).''

Part 387

    Section 387.317. On November 14, 1983 (48 FR 51777), the ICC 
revised former 49 CFR 1043.1, the predecessor to Sec.  387.301, and 
redesignated paragraph (d) as paragraph (c). Therefore, FMCSA changes 
the cross-reference in Sec.  387.317 from Sec.  387.301(d) to Sec.  
387.301(c) to reflect this redesignation.

Part 389

    Sections 389.21 and 389.35. These two sections specify how to 
submit comments to rulemakings or petitions for reconsideration. They 
have remained largely the same since they were promulgated on June 8, 
1968 (33 FR 8493), except for Agency name and address changes, and a 
redesignation within title 49 in 1968 from 49 CFR part 289 to 49 CFR 
part 389.
    The requirement that comments or petitions must be submitted in 
five (5) legible copies has existed since 1968. Before the adoption of 
the electronic docketing system employed by the Department of 
Transportation in 1997, five legible copies were needed for the paper-
based docketing system for clerks to include a copy in the official 
docket and send other copies for distribution to various Agency offices 
to take appropriate action. The electronic docketing system allows the 
scanning of any original paper-based comment or

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petition, or the uploading of an electronically-submitted file of the 
comment or petition. As the electronic docketing system has now been in 
wide use by the Agency for over 18 years, the requirement for more than 
one original comment or petition for reconsideration is unnecessary, 
duplicative, and burdensome to the commenter or petitioner. Therefore, 
FMCSA is removing the requirement in Sec. Sec.  389.21 and 389.35(a) 
for the comment or petition to be filed with five legible copies.

Part 390

    Section 390.5. In the definition of the term ``Lessee,'' the word 
``of'' is added following the phrase ``in subpart F'' to correct an 
inadvertent omission.
    In the definition of the term ``Texting,'' paragraph (2)(iii) 
references purposes that are not otherwise prohibited ``in this part.'' 
This reference primarily relates to the ban on texting which is found 
in Sec.  392.80 rather than part 390. The reference to ``this part'' is 
too limited and is, therefore, changed to reference ``this 
subchapter,'' consistent with the general scope of the Sec.  390.5 
definitions.
    In the definition of ``Trailer,'' redesignate paragraphs (a), (b), 
and (c), as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) to conform this definition to 
the style used in a definitions section and the other definitions in 
Sec.  390.5.
    Section 390.42. Section 390.42(b) currently contains an incorrect 
cross-reference to Sec.  396.11(b)(2). On June 12, 2012 (77 FR 34852), 
FMCSA revised Sec.  396.11, subdividing paragraph (b) into four 
paragraphs: Paragraphs (b)(1) through (4). However, FMCSA did not 
change the cross reference in Sec.  390.42(b). The October 1, 2012 (77 
FR 59828) technical amendment attempted to correct the error, but 
incorrectly changed the cross reference to Sec.  396.11(b)(2). This 
technical amendment correctly changes the cross reference to Sec.  
396.11(b)(1).
    Section 390.115. FMCSA corrects an inadvertent grammatical error in 
paragraph (d)(2)(iv) by removing the phrase ``performs examinations 
maintain documentation'' and replaces it with the phrase ``performs 
examinations and maintains documentation.'' This wording is consistent 
with the wording in Sec.  390.115(f)(4).

Part 391

    Section 391.1. FMCSA changes paragraph (b) to remove a grammatical 
inconsistency and improve clarity. Currently, paragraph (b) reads, ``A 
motor carrier who employs himself/herself as a driver . . . .'' FMCSA 
changes it to read: ``An individual who meets the definition of both a 
motor carrier and a driver employed by that motor carrier . . .''
    Section 391.13. The introductory text of Sec.  391.13 concerning 
responsibilities of drivers for determining whether cargo is properly 
located, distributed, and secured in or on the CMV cross references 
Sec.  393.9, but Sec.  393.9, ``Lamps operable, prohibition of 
obstructions of lamps and reflectors,'' is not about cargo securement. 
The incorrect reference to Sec.  393.9 was included in the final rule 
that added Sec.  391.13 (June 18, 1998, 63 FR 33277) to the FMCSRs. 
However, in reviewing the preamble to the 1998 final rule (see page 
33259), it appears that the reference should have been to Sec.  
383.111(d) rather than Sec.  393.9. Section 383.111 was revised on May 
9, 2011 (76 FR 26888) and the rules on the required knowledge of the 
relationship of cargo to vehicle control are now codified in Sec.  
383.111(a)(16). Therefore, FMCSA changes the cross reference in the 
first line of the introductory text so that it reads, ``In order to 
comply with the requirements of Sec. Sec.  392.9(a) and 383.111(a)(16) 
of this subchapter . . .''.
    Section 391.15. The following corrections comport with the 
September 24, 2013 (78 FR 58482) technical amendment. In paragraph 
(c)(1)(i), FMCSA corrects the cross reference to read, ``Sec.  395.2 of 
this subchapter'' rather than ``Sec.  395.2(a) of this 
partsubchapter.'' In addition, FMCSA removes the semi-colon that 
mistakenly follows the final period of paragraph (c)(1)(ii).
    Section 391.23. Throughout paragraph (c), any reference to ``driver 
investigation history file,'' ``Driver Investigation file,'' or 
``driver history investigation file,'' is revised to read consistently 
in each instance ``driver investigation history file.'' This clarifies 
that all these references are to the same file and makes the 
terminology consistent with Sec.  391.53.
    The cross reference in paragraph (m)(3)(i)(C) currently references 
Sec.  383.73(a)(5), but that paragraph was removed on May 9, 2011 (76 
FR 26883). FMCSA replaces that reference with the correct reference to 
``Sec.  383.73(a)(2)(vii).''
    Section 391.41. FMCSA corrects the format of the cross reference in 
paragraph (b)(12)(ii) by changing it from ``21 part 1308'' to ``21 CFR 
part 1308.''
    Section 391.43. FMCSA corrects paragraph (g)(4) included in the 
Agency's April 23, 2015 (80 FR 22790, 22812) final rule, ``Medical 
Examiner's Certification Integration.'' Currently, paragraph (g)(4) 
indicates that beginning June 22, 2018, if the medical examiner 
determines that a driver should not be issued a medical card until 
additional medical information is considered, the examiner must so 
inform the driver, etc. However, the compliance date was supposed to 
have been December 22, 2015. FMCSA amends the first sentence by 
changing June 22, 2018, to December 22, 2015, considering that this 
paragraph has to be effective on the same date as the forms. Amendatory 
instruction number 5 in the June 22, 2015, correction notice (80 FR 
35578), which updated the date from June 22, 2018, to December 22, 
2015, made no reference to amending paragraph (g)(4) even though (g)(4) 
rule text is shown on page 35595. Amendatory instruction number 5 only 
refers to amending ``paragraphs (f), (g)(5)(ii), and (h)'', therefore, 
the eCFR did not make the change. FMCSA is ensuring that the printed 
CFR revised as of October 1, 2015, will include the updated date.
    Section 391.45. This section specifies the drivers who must be 
medically examined and certified, ``[e]xcept as provided in Sec.  
391.67.'' Because Sec.  391.67 no longer includes any exceptions from 
the medical examination and certification requirements, the 
introductory phrase ``Except as provided in Sec.  391.67'' is removed.
    Section 391.47. To comport with the September 24, 2013 (78 FR 
58482) technical amendment, FMCSA corrects paragraph (f) by adding a 
space after the last parentheses and before the word ``orders.''
    FMCSA also removes the authority citation that appears in 
parentheses after the last paragraph in Sec.  391.47. The authority 
citation is outdated; and the FMCSA no longer includes an authority 
citation at the end of a section. Moreover, the citations for Sec.  
391.47 are covered by the general authority citations for all of part 
391, namely, 49 U.S.C. 31133, 31136, and 31149 of the Motor Carrier 
Safety Act of 1984, as amended, and 49 U.S.C. 31502 of the Motor 
Carrier Act of 1935, as amended.

Part 393

    Section 393.7. FMCSA amends Sec.  393.7(b)--which lists all the 
paragraphs in part 393 that have materials incorporated by reference--
to restore a reference to an Underwriters Laboratories' standard that 
was mistakenly deleted. Section 393.95(j) refers to a specific 
Underwriters Laboratories' standard on highway emergency signals and 
then states ``See Sec.  393.7 for information on the incorporation by 
reference and availability of this document.'' However, Sec.  393.7(b) 
fails to include that document.

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    On August 15, 2005 (70 FR 48027), the Agency published general 
amendments to 49 CFR part 393. The final rule was intended to remove 
obsolete and redundant regulations; respond to several petitions for 
rulemaking; provide improved definitions of vehicle types, systems, and 
components; resolve inconsistencies between part 393 and the National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 
Standards (49 CFR part 571); and codify certain FMCSA regulatory 
guidance concerning the requirements of part 393. However, the 
rulemaking resulted in the inadvertent deletion of the reference to the 
Underwriters Laboratories' standard. Section 393.7(c)(1) still 
references the address, but the publication is not listed in Sec.  
393.7(b). To correct this error, FMCSA adds a reference to the standard 
in paragraph (b)(15) to read as follows: ``Highway Emergency Signals, 
Fourth Edition, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., UL No. 912, July 30, 
1979 (with an amendment dated November 9, 1981), incorporation by 
reference approved for Sec.  393.95(j).''
    Section 393.17. FMCSA corrects paragraph (c)(1) by removing an 
obsolete cross-reference to former Sec.  392.30, ``Lighted Lamps; 
Moving Vehicles.'' That section was removed on November 23, 1994 (59 FR 
60319), because it was duplicative of State laws and could only be 
enforced by State and local authorities.
    Section 393.71. FMCSA corrects paragraph (n)(1) by removing an 
obsolete cross-reference to Sec.  393.71(g)(2)(ii). Section 
393.71(g)(2)(ii) was removed August 15, 2005 (70 FR 48054). Editorial 
changes also are made to maintain consistency with (1) the language in 
the current Sec.  393.71(n) and (2) the August 2005 final rule.
    Section 393.95. FMCSA removes the outdated authority citations 
following Sec.  393.95. They are obsolete, current Federal Register 
style dictates that they do not belong at the end of a section, and 
they are covered by the general authority citations cited for all of 
part 393. That authority citation includes 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31151 
(the Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1984, as amended); 49 U.S.C. 31502 
(the Motor Carrier Act of 1935, as amended); and sec. 1041(b) of Pub. 
L. 102-240, 105 Stat. 1914, 1993 (1991) (the Intermodal Surface 
Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991), providing that ``fusees and 
flares are given equal priority with regard to use as reflecting 
signs'' under Sec.  393.95.

Part 395

    Section 395.1. To comport with the September 24, 2013 (78 FR 58482) 
technical amendment, FMCSA corrects Sec.  395.1 by removing the 
redundant paragraph (g)(1)(ii)(C). The language revised on September 
24, 2013, was added but the obsolete language was inadvertently not 
removed.

Part 396

    Section 396.11. In the September 24, 2013 (78 FR 58485) technical 
amendment, FMCSA attempted to remove a semicolon at the end of Sec.  
396.11(b)(2)(ix) and add a period in its place. However, that 
instruction was inaccurate, as there is no paragraph (b)(2)(ix). The 
CFR now carries a note saying the CFR could not incorporate the 2013 
amendment. FMCSA requests CFR editors to remove the inaccurate 
instruction and the note.

Part 397

    Section 397.215. This section, titled ``Waiver notice,'' is a part 
of the preemption procedures that States, political subdivisions of 
States, and Indian tribes must follow to apply for waivers of 
preemption determinations either made pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5125, 49 
CFR 397.69, or 49 CFR 397.203, or that have been determined by a court 
of competent jurisdiction to be preempted. This section requires that 
copies of the application for a waiver of preemption and any subsequent 
amendments or other documents relating to the application must be 
mailed to each person whom the applicant reasonably ascertains will be 
affected by the determination sought. The copy of the application must 
be accompanied by a statement that the affected person may submit 
comments to the FMCSA Administrator within 45 days. The application 
filed with the Administrator must include a certification of compliance 
with 49 CFR 397.215(a). A grammatical error exists in the last sentence 
of paragraph (a). The phrase ``certification with the application has 
complied'' is grammatically incorrect and so FMCSA replaces it with the 
phrase ``certification that the application complies.''

Appendix F to Subchapter B of Chapter III--Commercial Zones

    Section 31. FMCSA corrects a typographical error in paragraph (d) 
of Section 31 of the ICC-defined commercial zone for Charleston, South 
Carolina in 1975. This paragraph contains cross-references to 
``paragraphs (1) and (c) of this section.''
    Based on the 1972-1974 editions of 49 CFR part 1048, which was the 
basis for Appendix F to Subchapter B of Chapter III, the correct 
reference is to paragraph (b), not paragraph (1). This error was 
corrected in the May 19, 1988, final rule (53 FR 18042, at 18067), but 
the October 1, 1988, CFR edition reinstated the use of a (1) instead of 
the correct (b).

Rulemaking Analyses

Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) and DOT 
Regulatory Policies and Procedures

    FMCSA has determined that this action is not a significant 
regulatory action within the meaning of Executive Order 12866, as 
supplemented by Executive Order 13563 (76 FR 3821, Jan. 18, 2011), or 
within the meaning of the DOT regulatory policies and procedures (44 FR 
1103, Feb. 26, 1979). Thus, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
did not review this document. We expect the final rule will have no 
costs; therefore, a full regulatory evaluation is unnecessary.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 601-612), 
FMCSA is not required to complete a regulatory flexibility analysis. 
This is because this rule does not require publication of a general 
notice of proposed rulemaking. However, in compliance with the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 601-612), FMCSA has 
evaluated the effects of this rule on small entities. Because the rule 
makes only minor editorial or clarifying revisions and places no new 
requirements on the regulated industry, FMCSA certifies that this 
action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial 
number of small entities.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The final rule will not impose an unfunded Federal mandate, as 
defined by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1532, et 
seq.), that will result in the expenditure by State, local and tribal 
governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $155 
million (which is the value of $100 million in 2015 after adjusting for 
inflation) or more in any 1 year.

E.O. 13132 (Federalism)

    A rule has implications for Federalism under section 1(a) of 
Executive Order 13132 if it has ``substantial direct effects on the 
States, on the relationship between national government and the States, 
or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among various 
levels of government.'' FMCSA has determined that this rule will not 
have substantial

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direct effects on States, nor will it limit the policymaking discretion 
of States. Nothing in this document preempts or modifies any provision 
of State law or regulation, imposes substantial direct unreimbursed 
compliance costs on any State, or diminishes the power of any State to 
enforce its own laws. Accordingly, this rulemaking does not have 
Federalism implications warranting the application of E.O. 13132.

E.O. 12372 (Intergovernmental Review)

    The regulations implementing E.O. 12372 regarding intergovernmental 
consultation on Federal programs and activities do not apply to this 
rule.

Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 
13175 titled, ``Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments,'' because it would not have a substantial direct effect on 
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal 
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq.), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they 
conduct, sponsor, or require through regulations. FMCSA determined that 
no new information collection requirements are associated with this 
final rule, nor are there any revisions to existing, approved 
collections of information.

National Environmental Policy Act

    FMCSA analyzed this final rule for the purpose of ascertaining the 
applicability of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and determined under our Environmental Procedures 
Order 5610.1, issued March 1, 2004 (69 FR 9680), that this action would 
not have any effect on the quality of the environment. In addition, 
this final rule is categorically excluded from further analysis and 
documentation under the Categorical Exclusion (CE) in paragraph 6(b) of 
Appendix 2 of FMCSA Order 5610.1. This CE addresses minor editorial 
corrections such as found in this rulemaking; therefore, preparation of 
an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement is not 
necessary.
    FMCSA also analyzed this rule under the Clean Air Act, as amended 
(CAA), section 176(c) (42 U.S.C. 42 U.S.C. 7506(c)), and implementing 
regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency. 
Approval of this action is exempt from the CAA's general conformity 
requirement since it does not affect direct or indirect emissions of 
criteria pollutants.

E.O. 12898 (Environmental Justice)

    This final rule is not subject to Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 
7629, Feb. 16, 1994). Executive Order 12898 establishes Federal 
executive policy on environmental justice. Its main provision directs 
Federal agencies to make environmental justice part of their mission by 
identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and 
adverse human health or environmental effects of their programs, 
policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income 
populations in the United States. FMCSA determined that this rule will 
not have disproportionately high and adverse human health or 
environmental effects on minority or low-income populations because it 
does not change the substance of any of the FMCSRs.

E.O. 13211 (Energy Effects)

    FMCSA has analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211 titled, 
``Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy 
Supply, Distribution, or Use.'' The Agency has determined that it is 
not a ``significant energy action'' under that Executive Order because 
it is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866 and is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the 
supply, distribution, or use of energy. Therefore, no Statement of 
Energy Effects is required.

E.O. 13045 (Protection of Children)

    Executive Order 13045 titled, ``Protection of Children from 
Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks'' (62 FR 19885, Apr. 23, 
1997), requires agencies issuing ``economically significant'' rules, if 
the regulation also concerns an environmental health or safety risk 
that an agency has reason to believe may disproportionately affect 
children, to include an evaluation of the regulation's environmental 
health and safety effects on children. As discussed previously, this 
rule is not economically significant. Therefore, no analysis of the 
impacts on children is required.

E.O. 12988 (Civil Justice Reform)

    This action meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) 
of E.O. 12988 titled, ``Civil Justice Reform,'' to minimize litigation, 
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

E.O. 12630 (Taking of Private Property)

    This rule will not effect a taking of private property or otherwise 
have taking implications under E.O. 12630 titled, ``Governmental 
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property 
Rights.''

National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (15 U.S.C. 272 
note) requires Federal agencies proposing to adopt technical standards 
to consider whether voluntary consensus standards are available. If the 
Agency chooses to adopt its own standards in place of existing 
voluntary consensus standards, it must explain its decision in a 
separate statement to OMB. Because FMCSA does not intend to adopt 
technical standards, there is no need to submit a separate statement to 
OMB on this matter.

Privacy Impact Assessment

    Section 522(a)(5) of the Transportation, Treasury, Independent 
Agencies, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2005 (Pub. L. 108- 
447, Division H, Title I, 118 Stat. 2809 at 3268, Dec. 8, 2004) 
requires DOT and certain other Federal agencies to conduct a privacy 
impact assessment of each rule that will affect the privacy of 
individuals. Because this final rule will not affect the privacy of 
individuals, FMCSA did not conduct a separate privacy impact 
assessment.

List of Subjects

49 CFR Part 350

    Grant programs--transportation, Highway safety, Motor carriers, 
Motor vehicle safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

49 CFR Part 365

    Administrative practice and procedure, Brokers, Buses, Freight 
forwarders, Mexico, Motor carriers, Moving of household goods.

49 CFR Part 375

    Advertising, Consumer protection, Freight, Highways and roads, 
Insurance, Motor carriers, Moving of household goods, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

49 CFR Part 377

    Credit, Freight forwarders, Maritime carriers, Motor carriers, 
Moving of household goods.

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49 CFR Part 381

    Motor carriers.

49 CFR Part 383

    Administrative practice and procedure, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, 
Highway safety and motor carriers.

49 CFR Part 384

    Administrative practice and procedure, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, 
Highway safety, Incorporation by reference, and Motor carriers.

49 CFR Part 385

    Administrative practice and procedure, Highway safety, 
Incorporation by reference, Mexico, Motor carriers, Motor vehicle 
safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

49 CFR Part 387

    Buses, Freight, Freight forwarders, Hazardous materials 
transportation, Highway safety, Insurance, Intergovernmental relations, 
Motor carriers, Motor vehicle safety, Moving of household goods, 
Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surety bonds.

49 CFR Part 390

    Highway safety, Intermodal transportation, Motor carriers, Motor 
vehicle safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

49 CFR Part 391

    Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Drug testing, Highway safety, Motor 
carriers, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Safety, 
Transportation.

49 CFR Part 393

    Highway safety, Motor carriers, Motor vehicle safety.

49 CFR Part 395

    Highway safety, Motor carriers, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

49 CFR Part 396

    Highway safety, Motor carriers, Motor vehicle safety, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

49 CFR Part 397

    Administrative practice and procedure, Highway safety, 
Intergovernmental relations, Motor carriers, Parking, Radioactive 
materials, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Tires.

Correction

    In FR Rule Doc. 2013-22484 appearing on page 58470 in the Federal 
Register of Tuesday, September 24, 2013, make the following correction:

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On page 58485, in the second column, in section 396.11, amendment 117, 
remove instruction c.
    In consideration of the foregoing, FMCSA is amending 49 CFR chapter 
III, subchapter B, parts 350, 365, 375, 377, 381, 383, 384, 385, 387, 
389. 390, 391, 393, 395, 396, 397, and Appendix F, as set forth below:

PART 350--COMMERCIAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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1. The authority citation for part 350 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 13902, 31101-31104, 31108, 31136, 31140-
31141, 31161, 31310-31311, 31502; and 49 CFR 1.87.


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2. Amend Sec.  350.105 by revising the definition of the term ``Basic 
Program Funds'' to read as follows:


Sec.  350.105  What definitions are used in this part?

* * * * *
    Basic Program Funds means the total MCSAP funds less the High 
Priority Activity, New Entrant, Administrative Takedown, and Incentive 
Funds.
* * * * *

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3. Amend Sec.  350.201 by revising the introductory text and paragraph 
(y) to read as follows:


Sec.  350.201  What conditions must a State meet to qualify for Basic 
Program Funds?

    Each State must meet the following 26 conditions:
* * * * *
    (y) Except in the case of an imminent or obvious safety hazard, 
ensure that an inspection of a vehicle transporting passengers for a 
motor carrier of passengers is conducted at a station, terminal, border 
crossing, maintenance facility, destination, or other location where a 
motor carrier may make a planned stop.
* * * * *

PART 365--RULES GOVERNING APPLICATIONS FOR OPERATING AUTHORITY

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4. The authority citation for part 365 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 553 and 559; 49 U.S.C. 13101, 13301, 13901-
13906, 14708, 31138, and 31144; and 49 CFR 1.87.


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5. Amend Sec.  365.503 by revising paragraph (d) to read as follows:


Sec.  365.503  Application.

* * * * *
    (d) You may obtain the application forms from any FMCSA Division 
Office or download them from the FMCSA Web site at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mission/forms.

PART 375--TRANSPORTATION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE; 
CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS

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6. The authority citation for part 375 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 13102, 13301, 13501, 13704, 13707, 13902, 
14104, 14706, 14708; subtitle B, title IV of Pub. L. 109-59; and 49 
CFR 1.87.


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7. Amend Sec.  375.201 by revising paragraph (d) to read as follows:


Sec.  375.201  What is my normal liability for loss and damage when I 
accept goods from an individual shipper?

* * * * *
    (d) As required by Sec.  375.303(c)(5), you may have additional 
liability if you sell liability insurance and fail to issue a copy of 
the insurance policy or other appropriate evidence of insurance.
* * * * *

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8. Amend Sec.  375.501 by revising paragraph (h) to read as follows:


Sec.  375.501  Must I write up an order for service?

* * * * *
    (h) You must place the valuation statement on the bill of lading.
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9. Amend Sec.  375.505 by revising paragraph (b)(12) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  375.505  Must I write up a bill of lading?

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (12) The valuation statement provided in the Surface Transportation 
Board's released rates order requires individual shippers either to 
choose Full Value Protection for your liability or waive the Full Value 
Protection in favor of the STB's released rates. The released rates may 
be increased annually by the motor carrier based on the U.S. Department 
of Commerce's Cost of Living Adjustment. Contact the STB for a copy of 
the Released Rates of Motor Carrier Shipments of Household Goods. If 
the individual shipper waives your Full Value Protection in writing on 
the STB's valuation statement, you must include the charges, if any, 
for optional valuation coverage (other than Full Value Protection).
* * * * *
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10. Amend appendix A to part 375, under subpart A, by revising the 
definition of the term ``Advertisement'' under the section heading 
``What Definitions Are Used in This Pamphlet?'' to read as follows:

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Appendix A to Part 375--Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move

* * * * *

Subpart A--General Requirements

* * * * *

What Definitions Are Used in This Pamphlet?

* * * * *
    Advertisement--This is any communication to the public in 
connection with an offer or sale of any interstate household goods 
transportation service. This will include written or electronic 
database listings of your mover's name, address, and telephone number 
in an online database or displayed on an Internet Web site. This 
excludes listings of your mover's name, address, and telephone number 
in a telephone directory or similar publication. However, Yellow Pages 
advertising is included within the definition.
* * * * *

PART 377--PAYMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHARGES

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11. The authority citation for part 377 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 13101, 13301, 13701, 13702, 13706, 13707, 
and 14101; and 49 CFR 1.87.


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12. Revise Sec.  377.211 to read as follows:


Sec.  377.211  Computation of time.

    Time periods involving calendar days shall be calculated pursuant 
to 49 CFR 386.8.

PART 381--WAIVERS, EXEMPTIONS, AND PILOT PROGRAMS

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13. The authority citation for part 381 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315; and 49 CFR 1.87.


0
14. Amend Sec.  381.110 by revising the definition of ``FMCSRs'' to 
read as follows:


Sec.  381.110  What definitions are applicable to this part?

* * * * *
    FMCSRs means Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR parts 
382 and 383, Sec. Sec.  390.19, 390.21, and parts 391 through 393, 395, 
396, and 399).
* * * * *

PART 383--COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE STANDARDS; REQUIREMENTS AND 
PENALTIES

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15. The authority citation for part 383 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority. 49 U.S.C. 521, 31136, 31301 et seq., and 31502; secs. 
214 and 215 of Pub. L. 106-159, 113 Stat. 1748, 1766, 1767; sec. 
1012(b) of Pub. L. 107-56, 115 Stat. 272, 297, sec. 4140 of Pub. L. 
109-59, 119 Stat. 1144, 1746; sec. 32934 of Pub. L. 112-141, 126 
Stat. 405, 830; sec. 32934 of Pub. L. 112-141, 126 Stat. 405, 830; 
and 49 CFR 1.87.


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16. Amend Sec.  383.5 as follows:
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a. Amend the definition of ``Alcohol or alcoholic beverage'' by 
redesignating paragraphs (a) through (c) as paragraphs (1) through (3);
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b. Revise the definitions of the terms ``Commerce'' and ``Commercial 
motor vehicle (CMV)''; and
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c. Amend the definition of ``Driving a commercial motor vehicle while 
under the influence of alcohol'' by redesignating paragraphs (a) 
through (c) as paragraphs (1) through (3).
    The revisions read as follows:


Sec.  383.5  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Commerce means
    (1) Any trade, traffic or transportation within the jurisdiction of 
the United States between a place in a State and a place outside of 
such State, including a place outside of the United States, and
    (2) Trade, traffic, and transportation in the United States that 
affects any trade, traffic, and transportation described in paragraph 
(1) of this definition.
* * * * *
    Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) means a motor vehicle or combination 
of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property 
if the motor vehicle is a--
    (1) Combination Vehicle (Group A)--having a gross combination 
weight rating or gross combination weight of 11,794 kilograms or more 
(26,001 pounds or more), whichever is greater, inclusive of a towed 
unit(s) with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of 
more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds), whichever is greater; or
    (2) Heavy Straight Vehicle (Group B)--having a gross vehicle weight 
rating or gross vehicle weight of 11,794 or more kilograms (26,001 
pounds or more), whichever is greater; or
    (3) Small Vehicle (Group C) that does not meet Group A or B 
requirements but that either--
    (i) Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the 
driver; or
    (ii) Is of any size and is used in the transportation of hazardous 
materials as defined in this section.
* * * * *

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17. Amend Sec.  383.71 by revising paragraphs (a)(1) introductory text, 
(a)(2) introductory text, and (g) to read as follows:


Sec.  383.71  Driver application and certification procedures.

    (a) * * *
    (1) Commercial learner's permit applications submitted prior to 
July 8, 2015. CLPs issued prior to July 8, 2015, for limited time 
periods according to State requirements, shall be considered valid 
commercial drivers' licenses for purposes of behind-the-wheel training 
on public roads or highways, if the following minimum conditions are 
met:
* * * * *
    (2) Commercial learner's permit applications submitted on or after 
July 8, 2015. Any person applying for a CLP on or after July 8, 2015, 
must meet the following conditions:
* * * * *
    (g) Existing CLP and CDL Holder's Self-Certification. Every person 
who holds a CLP or CDL must provide to the State the certification 
contained in Sec.  383.71(b)(1) of this subpart.
* * * * *

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18. Revise Sec.  383.72 to read as follows:


Sec.  383.72  Implied consent to alcohol testing.

    Any person who holds a CLP or CDL or is required to hold a CLP or 
CDL is considered to have consented to such testing as is required by 
any State or jurisdiction in the enforcement of item (4) of Table 1 to 
Sec.  383.51 of this subpart and Sec.  392.5(a)(2) of this subchapter. 
Consent is implied by driving a commercial motor vehicle.

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19. Amend Sec.  383.73 by revising paragraph (a)(2) introductory text 
to read as follows:


Sec.  383.73  State procedures.

    (a) * * *
    (2) On or after July 8, 2015. Prior to issuing a CLP to a person on 
or after July 8, 2015, a State must:
* * * * *

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20. Amend Sec.  383.91 by revising paragraph (a)(3) to read as follows:


Sec.  383.91  Commercial motor vehicle groups.

    (a) * * *
    (3) Small Vehicle (Group C)--Any single vehicle, or combination of 
vehicles, that meets neither the definition of Group A nor that of 
Group B as contained in this section, but that either is designed to 
transport 16 or more passengers including the driver, or is used in the 
transportation of hazardous materials as defined in Sec.  383.5.
* * * * *

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PART 384--STATE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE PROGRAM

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21. The authority citation for part 384 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 31136, 31301, et seq., and 31502; secs. 103 
and 215 of Pub. L. 106-59, 113 Stat. 1753, 1767; and 49 CFR 1.87.


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22. Revise Sec.  384.222 to read as follows:


Sec.  384.222  Violation of out-of-service orders.

    The State must have and enforce laws and/or regulations applicable 
to drivers of CMVs and their employers, as defined in Sec.  383.5 of 
this subchapter, which meet the minimum requirements of Sec.  
383.37(d), Table 4 to Sec.  383.51, and Sec.  383.53(b) of this 
subchapter.

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23. Amend Sec.  384.228 by revising paragraph (k) to read as follows:


Sec.  384.228  Examiner training and record checks.

* * * * *
    (k) The eight units of training described in paragraphs (c) and (d) 
of this section may be supplemented with State-specific material and 
information related to administering CDL knowledge and skills tests.

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24. Revise Sec.  384.403 to read as follows:


Sec.  384.403  Availability of funds withheld for noncompliance.

    Federal-aid highway funds withheld from a State under Sec.  
384.401(a) or (b) of this subpart shall not thereafter be available for 
apportionment to the State.

PART 385-- SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES

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25. The authority citation for part 385 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 113, 504, 521(b), 5105(e), 5109, 5113, 
13901-13905, 13908, 31133, 31135, 31136, 31137(a), 31144, 31148, 
31151, and 31502; Sec. 113(a), Pub. L. 103-311; Sec. 408, Pub. L. 
104-88; Sec. 350 of Pub. L. 107-87; and 49 CFR 1.87.


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26. Amend Sec.  385.3 by revising the definition of the term ``HMRs'' 
to read as follows:


Sec.  385.3  Definitions and acronyms.

* * * * *
    HMRs means the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR parts 171-
180).
* * * * *

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27. Amend Sec.  385.321(b) by revising Violation 15 of the Table to 
Sec.  385.321 to read as follows:


Sec.  385.321  What failures of safety management practices disclosed 
by the safety audit will result in a notice to a new entrant that its 
USDOT new entrant registration will be revoked?

* * * * *
    (b) * * *

    Table to Sec.   385.321--Violations That Will Result in Automatic
                 Failure of the New Entrant Safety Audit
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                      Guidelines for
                                                  determining automatic
                   Violation                      failure of the safety
                                                          audit
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                              * * * * * * *
15. Sec.   396.11(a)(3)--Failing to correct out- Single occurrence.
 of-service defects listed by driver in a
 driver vehicle inspection report before the
 vehicle is operated.
 
                              * * * * * * *
------------------------------------------------------------------------


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28. Amend Sec.  385.403 by revising paragraphs (b) and (f) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  385.403  Who must hold a safety permit?

* * * * *
    (b) More than 25 kg (55 pounds) net weight of a Division 1.1, 1.2, 
or 1.3 (explosive) material or articles or an amount of a Division 1.5 
(explosive) material requiring placarding under part 172 of this title;
* * * * *
    (f) A shipment of methane (compressed or refrigerated liquid), 
natural gas (compressed or refrigerated liquid), or any other 
compressed or refrigerated liquefied gas with a methane content of at 
least 85 percent, in bulk packaging having a capacity equal to or 
greater than 13,248 L (3,500 gallons).

Appendix B to Part 385 [Amended]

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29. Amend Appendix B to Part 385, in section VII, by removing the 
citation for ``Sec.  396.11(c) Failing to correct Out-of-Service 
defects listed by driver in a driver vehicle inspection report before 
the vehicle is operated again (acute)'' and adding in its place a 
citation that reads as follows: ``Sec.  396.11(a)(3) Failing to correct 
Out-of-Service defects listed by driver in a driver vehicle inspection 
report before the vehicle is operated again (acute)''.

PART 387--MINIMUM LEVELS OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MOTOR 
CARRIERS

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30. The authority citation for part 387 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 13101, 13301, 13906, 13908, 14701, 31138, 
31139, and 31144; and 49 CFR 1.87.


Sec.  387.317  [Amended]

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31. Amend Sec.  387.317 by removing the reference to ``Sec.  
387.301(d)'' and adding in its place a reference to ``Sec.  
387.301(c)''.

PART 389--RULEMAKING PROCEDURES--FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY 
REGULATIONS

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32. The authority citation for part 389 continues to read as follow:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 113, 501 et seq., subchapters I and III of 
chapter 311, chapter 313, and 31502; 42 U.S.C. 4917; and 49 CFR 
1.87.


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33. Revise Sec.  389.21 to read as follows:


Sec.  389.21  Contents of written comments.

    All written comments must be in English. Any interested person must 
submit as part of his/her written comments all material that he/she 
considers relevant to any statement of fact made by him/her. 
Incorporation of material by reference is to be avoided. However, if 
such incorporation is necessary, the incorporated material shall be 
identified with respect to document and page.

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34. Amend Sec.  389.35 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec.  389.35  Petitions for reconsideration.

    (a) Any interested person may petition the Administrator for 
reconsideration of any rule issued under this part. The petition must 
be in English and submitted to the Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey

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Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001, and received not later than thirty 
(30) days after publication of the rule in the Federal Register. 
Petitions filed after that time will be considered as petitions filed 
under Sec.  389.31 of this part. The petition must contain a brief 
statement of the complaint and an explanation as to why compliance with 
the rule is not practicable, is unreasonable, or is not in the public 
interest.
* * * * *

PART 390--FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS; GENERAL

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35. The authority citation for part 390 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 504, 508, 13301, 13902, 13908, 31132, 
31133, 31136, 31144, 31151, 31502, 31504; sec. 114, Pub. L. 103-311, 
108 Stat. 1673, 1677; sec. 212, 217, Pub. L. 106-159, 113 Stat. 
1748, 1767, 1773; sec. 229 Pub. L. 106-159 (as transferred by sec. 
4114 and amended by secs. 4130-4132, Pub. L. 109-59, 119 Stat. 1144, 
1726, 1743-44); and 49 CFR 1.81, 1.81a, and 1.87.


Sec.  390.5  [Amended]

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36. Amend Sec.  390.5 as follows:
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a. In the definition of the term ``Lessee,'' add the word ``of'' after 
the phrase ``in subpart F'' in the first sentence;
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b. In paragraph (2)(iii) of the definition of the term ``Texting,'' 
remove the phrase ``in this part'' and add in its place the phrase ``in 
this subchapter''.
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c. In the definition of the term ``Trailer,'' redesignate paragraphs 
(a), (b), and (c), as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3).


Sec.  390.42  [Amended]

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37. Amend Sec.  390.42(b) by removing the reference to ``Sec.  
396.11(b)(2)'' and adding in its place a reference to ``Sec.  
396.11(b)(1)''.

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38. Amend Sec.  390.115 by revising paragraph (d)(2)(iv) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  390.115  Procedure for removal from the National Registry of 
Certified Medical Examiners.

* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (iv) Maintain documentation of State licensure, registration, or 
certification to perform physical examinations for each State in which 
the examiner performs examinations and maintains documentation of 
completion of all training required by Sec. Sec.  390.105 and 390.111 
of this part. The medical examiner must also make this documentation 
available to an authorized representative of FMCSA or an authorized 
representative of Federal, State, or local government. The medical 
examiner must provide this documentation within 48 hours of the request 
for investigations and within 10 days of the request for regular audits 
of eligibility.
* * * * *

PART 391--QUALIFICATIONS OF DRIVERS AND LONGER COMBINATION VEHICLE 
(LCV) DRIVER INSTRUCTORS

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39. The authority citation for part 391 is revised to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 504, 508, 31133, 31136, 31149, and 31502; 
sec. 4007(b) of Pub. L. 102-240, 105 Stat. 1914, 2152; sec. 114 of 
Pub. L. 103-311, 108 Stat. 1673, 1677; sec. 215 of Pub. L. 106-159, 
113 Stat. 1748, 1767; sec. 32934 of Pub. L. 112-141, 126 Stat. 405, 
830; and 49 CFR 1.87.


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40. Amend Sec.  391.1 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:


Sec.  391.1  Scope of the rules in this part; additional 
qualifications; duties of carrier-drivers.

* * * * *
    (b) An individual who meets the definition of both a motor carrier 
and a driver employed by that motor carrier must comply with both the 
rules in this part that apply to motor carriers and the rules in this 
part that apply to drivers.

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41. Amend Sec.  391.13 by revising the introductory text to read as 
follows:


Sec.  391.13  Responsibilities of drivers.

    In order to comply with the requirements of Sec. Sec.  392.9(a) and 
383.111(a)(16) of this subchapter, a motor carrier shall not require or 
permit a person to drive a commercial motor vehicle unless the person--
* * * * *

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42. Amend Sec.  391.15 by revising paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (ii) to 
read as follows:


Sec.  391.15  Disqualification of drivers.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (i) The offense was committed during on-duty time as defined in 
Sec.  395.2 of this subchapter or as otherwise specified; and
    (ii) The driver is employed by a motor carrier or is engaged in 
activities that are in furtherance of a commercial enterprise in 
interstate, intrastate, or foreign commerce.
* * * * *

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43. Amend Sec.  391.23 by revising paragraphs (c)(3) and (4) and 
(m)(3)(i)(C) to read as follows:


Sec.  391.23  Investigation and inquiries.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (3) Prospective employers should report failures of previous 
employers to respond to an investigation to the FMCSA and use the 
complaint procedures specified at Sec.  386.12 of this subchapter. Keep 
a copy of the reports in the driver investigation history file as part 
of documenting a good faith effort to obtain the required information.
    (4) Exception. For drivers with no previous employment experience 
working for a DOT-regulated employer during the preceding three years, 
documentation that no investigation was possible must be placed in the 
driver investigation history file, after October 29, 2004, within the 
required 30 days of the date the driver's employment begins.
* * * * *
    (m) * * *
    (3) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (C) Until June 22, 2018, if the driver provided the motor carrier 
with a copy of the current medical examiner's certificate that was 
submitted to the State in accordance with Sec.  383.73(a)(2)(vii) of 
this chapter, the motor carrier may use a copy of that medical 
examiner's certificate as proof of the driver's medical certification 
for up to 15 days after the date it was issued.
* * * * *

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44. Amend Sec.  391.41 by revising paragraph (b)(12)(ii) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  391.41  Physical qualifications of drivers.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (12) * * *
    (ii) Does not use any non-Schedule I drug or substance that is 
identified in the other Schedules in 21 CFR part 1308 except when the 
use is prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner, as defined in 
Sec.  382.107, who is familiar with the driver's medical history and 
has advised the driver that the substance will not adversely affect the 
driver's ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle.
* * * * *

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45. Amend Sec.  391.43 by revising paragraph (g)(4) to read as follows:


Sec.  391.43  Medical examination; certificate of physical examination.

* * * * *
    (g) * * *
    (4) Beginning December 22, 2015, if the medical examiner finds that 
the determination of whether the person examined is physically 
qualified to

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operate a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Sec.  391.41(b) 
should be delayed pending the receipt of additional information or the 
conduct of further examination in order for the medical examiner to 
make such determination, he or she must inform the person examined that 
the additional information must be provided or the further examination 
completed within 45 days, and that the pending status of the 
examination will be reported to FMCSA.
* * * * *

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46. Amend Sec.  391.45 by revising the introductory text to read as 
follows.


Sec.  391.45  Persons who must be medically examined and certified.

    The following persons must be medically examined and certified in 
accordance with Sec.  391.43 of this subpart as physically qualified to 
operate a commercial motor vehicle:
* * * * *

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47. Amend Sec.  391.47 by removing the authority citation that follows 
the section and by revising paragraph (f).
    The revision reads as follows.


Sec.  391.47  Resolution of conflicts of medical evaluation.

* * * * *
    (f) Status of driver. Once an application is submitted to the 
Director, Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards (MC-
PS), the driver shall be deemed disqualified until such time as the 
Director, Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards (MC-
PS) makes a determination, or until the Director, Office of Carrier, 
Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards (MC-PS) orders otherwise.

PART 393--PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION

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48. The authority citation for part 393 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 31136, 31151, and 31502; sec. 1041(b) of 
Pub. L. 102-240, 105 Stat. 1914, 1993 (1991); and 49 CFR 1.87.


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49. Amend Sec.  393.7 by adding paragraph (b)(15) to read as follows:


Sec.  393.7  Matter incorporated by reference.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (15) Highway Emergency Signals, Fourth Edition, Underwriters 
Laboratories, Inc., UL No. 912, July 30, 1979 (with an amendment dated 
November 9, 1981), incorporation by reference approved for Sec.  
393.95(j).
* * * * *

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50. Amend Sec.  393.17 by revising paragraph (c)(1) introductory text 
to read as follows:


Sec.  393.17  Lamps and reflectors--combinations in driveaway-towaway 
operation.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) When the vehicle is operated in accordance with the terms of a 
special permit prohibiting operation during the times when lighted 
lamps are required, it must have on the rear--
* * * * *

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51. Amend Sec.  393.71 by revising paragraph (n)(1) to read as follows:


Sec.  393.71  Coupling devices and towing methods, driveaway-towaway 
operations.

* * * * *
    (n) * * *
    (1) Front axle attachment. The front axle of one motor vehicle 
intended to be coupled with another vehicle or parts of motor vehicles 
together to form one vehicle shall be attached with U-bolts meeting the 
requirements of paragraph (j)(2) of this section.
* * * * *


Sec.  393.95  [Amended]

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52. Amend Sec.  393.95 by removing the authority citation that follows 
the section.

PART 395--HOURS OF SERVICE OF DRIVERS

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53. The authority citation for part 395 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 504, 31133, 31136, 31137, and 31502; sec. 
113, Pub. L. 103-311, 108 Stat. 1673, 1676; sec. 229, Pub. L. 106-
159 (as transferred by sec. 4115 and amended by secs. 4130-4132, 
Pub. L. 109-59, 119 Stat. 1144, 1726, 1743, 1744); sec. 4133, Pub. 
L. 109-59, 119 Stat. 1144, 1744; sec. 108, Pub. L. 110-432, 122 
Stat. 4860-4866; sec. 32934, Pub. L. 112-141, 126 Stat. 405, 830; 
and 49 CFR 1.87.


Sec.  395.1  [Amended]

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54. Amend Sec.  395.1 by removing the second paragraph (g)(1)(ii)(C).

PART 397--TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; DRIVING AND 
PARKING RULES

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55. The authority citation for part 397 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 322; 49 CFR 1.87. Subpart A also issued 
under 49 U.S.C. 5103, 31136, 31502, and 49 CFR 1.97. Subparts C, D, 
and E also issued under 49 U.S.C. 5112, 5125.


Sec.  397.215  [Amended]

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56. Amend Sec.  397.215(a) by removing the phrase ``certification with 
the application has complied'' in the third sentence and adding in its 
place the phrase ``certification that the application complies''.

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57. Amend Appendix F to Subchapter B of Chapter III--Commercial Zones, 
Section 31, Charleston, S.C., by revising paragraph (d) to read as 
follows:

Appendix F to Subchapter B of Chapter III--Commercial Zones

* * * * *


Sec. 31   Charleston, S.C.

* * * * *
    (d) All of any municipality any part of which is within the limits 
of the combined areas defined in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this 
section.
* * * * *

    Issued under authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.87 on: September 
23, 2015.
T. F. Scott Darling III,
Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2015-24635 Filed 9-30-15; 8:45 am]
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