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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has renewed exemptions for seven drivers who have epilepsy or seizure disorders, allowing them to continue driving commercial motor vehicles across state lines. These exemptions, effective from August 31, 2024, to August 31, 2026, were granted after the FMCSA determined that they would maintain or exceed safety standards for drivers. Despite public invitations for comments, no feedback was received during the review periods. Each exemption will last two years unless revoked due to non-compliance, decreased safety, or inconsistency with regulatory goals.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew an information collection related to the transportation of household goods. This process is meant to ensure consumer protection by requiring motor carriers to keep detailed records and conduct physical surveys of items being moved. The collected information, which assists in providing the estimates and contracts for moving services, is used to help individuals make informed decisions and protect them from deceptive practices. The proposal also accounts for an increase in the estimated annual burden, now totaling 3,722,704 hours, due to revised agency estimates.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to update its information collection requirements for brokers of household goods as part of the implementation of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This update will involve revising the rules for brokers to better protect consumers and clarify the information that needs to be provided to shippers in various stages like “Prospecting,” “Contact,” “Estimate,” and “Agreement.” The proposed changes aim to enhance the consumer's ability to make informed decisions when engaging with household goods brokers and are expected to increase the annual paperwork burden by approximately 2,723 hours. Public comments are encouraged on this proposal, focusing on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is requesting public comments on the American Pyrotechnics Association's (APA) application for exemptions from certain hours-of-service regulations. The exemptions would allow drivers transporting pyrotechnics for Independence Day celebrations from 2025 to 2029 to use paper records instead of electronic logging devices and to exclude rest periods from their 14-hour working limit. These exemptions are intended to ease the logistical challenges faced by the fireworks industry during this busy period. Public comments must be submitted by May 19, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to deny 3 North LLC's request for a 5-year exemption that would allow three of its commercial driver's license (CDL) holders, who are under the age of 21 with a "K" restriction for intrastate-only operations, to drive in a state other than their home state. FMCSA determined that granting this exemption would not provide a level of safety equivalent to existing regulations. The decision was based on an evaluation of the application, public comments, and concerns about disrupting state regulations regarding "K" restrictions. The agency suggested that the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program could be a better alternative for those drivers.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is hosting a virtual meeting of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) on December 17-18, 2024, via videoconference. The meeting aims to discuss topics such as ethics training, truck parking solutions, and commercial motor vehicle crash data and seatbelt usage. Public participation is encouraged, and advance registration is required. Interested individuals can submit written comments in advance or speak during the meeting's public comment period.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew vision exemptions for 26 drivers, allowing them to operate commercial motor vehicles even if they don't meet the vision requirement in one eye. These exemptions are for interstate commerce and each one is valid for two years unless revoked. The FMCSA evaluated the applications and found that the exemptions will maintain a safety level at least equal to the current regulation. Public participation was encouraged, and one supportive comment was received.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a correction to a previous notice about exemptions for 11 interstate commercial vehicle drivers with epilepsy or seizure disorders. Originally, the expiration date for these exemptions was listed as November 13, 2024, but this correction updates the date to November 13, 2026. These exemptions allow the affected drivers to continue operating commercial vehicles if they meet certain conditions, despite their medical history.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comments on a request from Yarde Metals, Inc. for an exemption from the rule that requires all exterior vehicle lights to be steady burning. Yarde Metals wants to install an amber brake-activated pulsating lamp on its commercial vehicles for better visibility and safety, alongside the standard steady-burning brake lights. The FMCSA is considering whether allowing these pulsating lamps would maintain or improve safety standards and is inviting the public to comment on this proposal by May 19, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to grant Casey's Services Company an exemption from specific Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. This exemption allows Casey to use a new Intellistop module in its commercial vehicles that pulses brake lights to be more visible and help reduce rear-end crashes. The exemption is valid for five years, from April 2025 to April 2030, and it includes strict conditions for monitoring and safety checks. This limited approval is meant to collect real-world data on this technology's effectiveness in enhancing road safety.