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.
Simple Explanation
The government is thinking about letting fireworks truck drivers have slightly different rules for work hours around July 4th. They want to hear what people think about this idea.