Hours of Service of Drivers: Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) Exemption; FAST Act Extension of Expiration Date, 79556-79557 [2016-27267]

Download as PDF 79556 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 219 / Monday, November 14, 2016 / Notices Kevin A. Wilson (WV) Jeffrey S. Wine (IA) John T. Witcraft (SD) William B. Witzel (SC) P. Wayne Woodward, Jr. (NY) Richard Wynn (TX) In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 each exemption is valid for two years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315. If the exemption is still effective at the end of the 2-year period, the person may apply to FMCSA for a renewal under procedures in effect at that time. Issued on: November 2, 2016. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2016–27271 Filed 11–10–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0268] Hours of Service of Drivers: Trailways Companies Exemption; FAST Act Extension of Expiration Date Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice; extension of exemption. operations under this exemption would likely achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the level of safety that would be obtained in the absence of the exemption. DATES: This limited exemption is effective from June 4, 2015, through June 4, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Thomas Yager, Chief, FMCSA Driver and Carrier Operations Division; Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards; Telephone: 614–942–6477. Email: MCPSD@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Legal Basis FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 to grant exemptions from certain parts of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. FMCSA must publish a notice of each exemption request in the Federal Register [49 CFR 381.315(a)]. Section 5206(b)(2)(A) of the ‘‘Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act,’’ (FAST Act), effective October 1, 2015, requires FMCSA to extend any exemption from any provision of the HOS regulations under 49 CFR part 395 that was in effect on the date of enactment of the Act for a period of 5 years from the date the exemption was granted. The exemption may be renewed. Because this action merely implements a statutory mandate that took effect on the date of enactment of the FAST Act, notice and comment are not required. AGENCY: Trailways Exemption FMCSA announces the extension of the 2015 exemption granted to Trailways Companies (Trailways) and other regular-route forhire passenger carriers. The Agency extends the expiration date from June 4, 2015, to June 4, 2020, in response to the ‘‘Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act’’ (FAST Act). That Act extends the expiration date of hours-of-service (HOS) exemptions in effect on the date of enactment of the FAST Act to 5 years from the date of issuance of the exemptions. This exemption provides that drivers of passenger-carrying vehicles with regularly scheduled routes are exempted from changing their duty status from ‘‘driving’’ to ‘‘on-duty not driving’’ when making stops of less than 10 minutes for the limited purpose of picking up or dropping off passengers, baggage, or small express packages. The Agency previously determined that Trailways, a regular-route passenger carrier, applied for a limited exemption on behalf of Adirondack Trailways, Pine Hill Trailways, New York Trailways and all other regular-route passenger carriers and their drivers, from the change of duty status requirements in 49 CFR 395.8(c). Trailways had requested that drivers with regularly scheduled routes be exempted from changing their duty status from ‘‘driving’’ to ‘‘on-duty not driving’’ when making stops of less than 10 minutes for the limited purpose of picking up or dropping off passengers, baggage, or small express packages. FMCSA reviewed the application and the public comments and concluded that allowing these drivers to perform their daily duties without having to record short-term changes in duty status would promote safety at least as effectively as the logbook regulations in 49 CFR part 395.8(c). Trailways held a similar 2-year exemption from 2013 to 2015. A Notice of Final Determination granting the Trailways exemption was mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:26 Nov 10, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00146 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 published on June 4, 2015 [80 FR 31961]. The substance of the exemption is not affected by this extension. The exemption covers only the driver’s record of duty status regulations [49 CFR 395.8(c)]. The exemption is restricted to drivers employed by Trailways and other regular-route forhire passenger carriers. Instead of complying with the provisions in 49 CFR 395.8(c), these drivers are exempted from changing their duty status from ‘‘driving’’ to ‘‘on-duty not driving’’ when making stops of less than 10 minutes. The FMCSA does not believe the safety record of any driver operating under this exemption will deteriorate. However, should deterioration in safety occur, FMCSA will take all steps necessary to protect the public interest, including revocation of the exemption. The FMCSA has the authority to terminate the exemption at any time the Agency has the data/information to conclude that safety is being compromised. Issued on: November 3, 2016. T.F. Scott Darling, III, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2016–27269 Filed 11–10–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0420] Hours of Service of Drivers: Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) Exemption; FAST Act Extension of Expiration Date Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice; extension of exemption. AGENCY: FMCSA announces the extension of the 2015 exemption granted to the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) for the transportation of loads that exceed normal weight and dimensional limits. The exemption applies to all oversizeoverweight permitted loads whose drivers are not required to comply with the 30-minute rest break rule. The Agency extends the expiration date to June 17, 2020, in response to section 5206(b)(2)(A) of the ‘‘Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act’’ (FAST Act). That section extends the expiration date of hours-of-service (HOS) exemptions in effect on the date of enactment of the FAST Act to 5 years SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 219 / Monday, November 14, 2016 / Notices from the date of issuance of the exemptions. The SC&RA exemption from the Agency’s 30-minute rest break requirement is limited to drivers of specialized loads moving in interstate commerce that exceed normal weight and dimension limits—oversize/ overweight (OS/OW) loads—and require a permit issued by a government authority. The Agency previously determined that the drivers of specialized commercial motor vehicles (CMV) under this exemption would likely achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the level of safety that would be obtained in the absence of the exemption. DATES: This limited exemption is effective from June 18, 2015, through June 17, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Thomas Yager, Chief, FMCSA Driver and Carrier Operations Division; Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards; Telephone: 614–942–6477. Email: MCPSD@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Legal Basis FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 to grant exemptions from certain parts of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. FMCSA must publish a notice of each exemption request in the Federal Register [49 CFR 381.315(a)]. Section 5206(b)(2)(A) of the FAST Act requires FMCSA to extend any exemption from any provision of the HOS regulations under 49 CFR part 395 that was in effect on the date of enactment of the Act for a period of 5 years from the date the exemption was granted. The exemption may be renewed. Because this action merely implements a statutory mandate that took effect on the date of enactment of the FAST Act, notice and comment are not required. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES The SC&RA, a trade association, applied for a limited exemption from the mandatory rest break requirement of 49 CFR 395.3(a)(3)(ii) on behalf of all specialized carriers and drivers responsible for the transportation of loads exceeding standard legal weight and dimensional limits—oversize/ overweight (OS/OW) loads—that require a permit issued by a government authority. FMCSA reviewed SC&RA’s application and the public comments and concluded that limiting the exemption to these OS/OW permitted loads would promote safety at least as effectively as the 30-minute break. 17:26 Nov 10, 2016 Issued on: November 3, 2016. T.F. Scott Darling, III, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2016–27267 Filed 11–10–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2016–0107; Notice 1] The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Receipt of petition. AGENCY: SC&RA Exemption VerDate Sep<11>2014 Because hours in which an OS/OW load can travel are restricted by permit requirements, often those hours are in conflict with the timing of the required 30-minute rest break. A Notice of Final Determination granting the SC&RA exemption was published on June 18, 2015 [80 FR 34957]. The substance of the exemption is not affected by this extension. The exemption covers only the 30-minute rest break requirement [49 CFR 395.3(a)(3)(ii)]. The exemption is restricted to drivers of specialized loads moving in interstate commerce that exceed normal weight and dimensional limits—OS/OW loads—and require a permit issued by a government authority. The FMCSA does not believe the safety record of any driver operating under this exemption will deteriorate. However, should deterioration in safety occur, FMCSA will take all steps necessary to protect the public interest, including revocation of the exemption. The FMCSA has the authority to terminate the exemption at any time the Agency has the data/information to conclude that safety is being compromised. Jkt 241001 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear), has determined that certain Goodyear tires do not fully comply with paragraph S6.5(f) of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 119, New pneumatic tires for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and motorcycles. Goodyear filed a report dated September 27, 2016, pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports. Goodyear then petitioned NHTSA under 49 CFR part 556 for a SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00147 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 79557 decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is December 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments on this petition. Comments must refer to the docket and notice number cited in the title of this notice and submitted by any of the following methods: • Mail: Send comments by mail addressed to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: Deliver comments by hand to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Section is open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Federal Holidays. • Electronically: Submit comments electronically by logging onto the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Web site at https:// www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Comments may also be faxed to (202) 493–2251. Comments must be written in the English language, and be no greater than 15 pages in length, although there is no limit to the length of necessary attachments to the comments. If comments are submitted in hard copy form, please ensure that two copies are provided. If you wish to receive confirmation that comments you have submitted by mail were received, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard with the comments. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. All comments and supporting materials received before the close of business on the closing date indicated above will be filed in the docket and will be considered. All comments and supporting materials received after the closing date will also be filed and will be considered to the fullest extent possible. When the petition is granted or denied, notice of the decision will also be published in the Federal Register pursuant to the authority indicated at the end of this notice. All comments, background documentation, and supporting materials submitted to the docket may be viewed by anyone at the address and E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 219 (Monday, November 14, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 79556-79557]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-27267]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0420]


Hours of Service of Drivers: Specialized Carriers & Rigging 
Association (SC&RA) Exemption; FAST Act Extension of Expiration Date

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

ACTION: Notice; extension of exemption.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces the extension of the 2015 exemption granted to 
the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) for the 
transportation of loads that exceed normal weight and dimensional 
limits. The exemption applies to all oversize-overweight permitted 
loads whose drivers are not required to comply with the 30-minute rest 
break rule. The Agency extends the expiration date to June 17, 2020, in 
response to section 5206(b)(2)(A) of the ``Fixing America's Surface 
Transportation Act'' (FAST Act). That section extends the expiration 
date of hours-of-service (HOS) exemptions in effect on the date of 
enactment of the FAST Act to 5 years

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from the date of issuance of the exemptions. The SC&RA exemption from 
the Agency's 30-minute rest break requirement is limited to drivers of 
specialized loads moving in interstate commerce that exceed normal 
weight and dimension limits--oversize/overweight (OS/OW) loads--and 
require a permit issued by a government authority. The Agency 
previously determined that the drivers of specialized commercial motor 
vehicles (CMV) under this exemption would likely achieve a level of 
safety equivalent to or greater than the level of safety that would be 
obtained in the absence of the exemption.

DATES: This limited exemption is effective from June 18, 2015, through 
June 17, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Thomas Yager, Chief, FMCSA Driver 
and Carrier Operations Division; Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle 
Safety Standards; Telephone: 614-942-6477. Email: MCPSD@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Legal Basis

    FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 to grant 
exemptions from certain parts of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations. FMCSA must publish a notice of each exemption request in 
the Federal Register [49 CFR 381.315(a)].
    Section 5206(b)(2)(A) of the FAST Act requires FMCSA to extend any 
exemption from any provision of the HOS regulations under 49 CFR part 
395 that was in effect on the date of enactment of the Act for a period 
of 5 years from the date the exemption was granted. The exemption may 
be renewed. Because this action merely implements a statutory mandate 
that took effect on the date of enactment of the FAST Act, notice and 
comment are not required.

SC&RA Exemption

    The SC&RA, a trade association, applied for a limited exemption 
from the mandatory rest break requirement of 49 CFR 395.3(a)(3)(ii) on 
behalf of all specialized carriers and drivers responsible for the 
transportation of loads exceeding standard legal weight and dimensional 
limits--oversize/overweight (OS/OW) loads--that require a permit issued 
by a government authority.
    FMCSA reviewed SC&RA's application and the public comments and 
concluded that limiting the exemption to these OS/OW permitted loads 
would promote safety at least as effectively as the 30-minute break. 
Because hours in which an OS/OW load can travel are restricted by 
permit requirements, often those hours are in conflict with the timing 
of the required 30-minute rest break. A Notice of Final Determination 
granting the SC&RA exemption was published on June 18, 2015 [80 FR 
34957].
    The substance of the exemption is not affected by this extension. 
The exemption covers only the 30-minute rest break requirement [49 CFR 
395.3(a)(3)(ii)]. The exemption is restricted to drivers of specialized 
loads moving in interstate commerce that exceed normal weight and 
dimensional limits--OS/OW loads--and require a permit issued by a 
government authority.
    The FMCSA does not believe the safety record of any driver 
operating under this exemption will deteriorate. However, should 
deterioration in safety occur, FMCSA will take all steps necessary to 
protect the public interest, including revocation of the exemption. The 
FMCSA has the authority to terminate the exemption at any time the 
Agency has the data/information to conclude that safety is being 
compromised.

    Issued on: November 3, 2016.
T.F. Scott Darling, III,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2016-27267 Filed 11-10-16; 8:45 am]
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