In response to a request, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extends until May 23, 2008, the comment period for its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published on December 26, 2007. FMCSA also updates information in the Paperwork Reduction Act section in the preamble to the NPRM.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

The FMCSA announces and requests public comment on data and information concerning the PreAuthority Safety Audits (PASAs) for motor carriers that have applied to participate in the Agency's project to demonstrate the ability of Mexicodomiciled motor carriers to operate safely in the United States beyond the commercial zones on the U.S.Mexico

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 28 individuals for exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce without meeting the Federal vision standard.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 13 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemption renewals

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to request an emergency approval process. FMCSA requested approval of this ICR not later than 30 days from the date of publication of this

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The FMCSA requests approval to revise an existing information collection (IC) entitled ``Designation of Agents, Motor Carriers,

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA announces that Rotel North American Tours, LLC (Rotel) has applied for exemption from the Agency's requirement that drivers of certain commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL). Rotel has requested this exemption for 22 German bus drivers who would transport German tourists in the United States by

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. On November 26, 2007, FMCSA published a Federal Register notice allowing for a 60day comment period on the ICR. Thirtyeight

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA announces that Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) has applied for an exemption from the Federal requirement for a driver of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to hold a commercial drivers license (CDL). Volvo requests that the exemption cover three Swedish field test engineers who will testdrive CMVs for Volvo within the United States. These

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA has received from Cummins, Inc. (``Cummins'') an application for an exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations regarding maximum driving time for drivers of passenger carrying vehicles. The exemption would allow Cummins' drivers delivering new buses without any passengers in a driveaway operation to be governed by the

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA announces a public meeting of the Agency's MRB. The MRB public meeting will provide the public an opportunity to observe and participate in MRB deliberations about the revision and development of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR) medical standards, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA announces a public meeting concerning the implementation of the North American Standard for Protection Against Shifting or Falling Cargo. FMCSA's cargo securement rules are based on the North American Cargo Securement Standard Model Regulations (Model Regulations), reflecting the results of a multiyear comprehensive research program to

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA announces its decision to exempt sixty-six individuals from its rule prohibiting persons with insulintreated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. The exemptions will enable these individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 56 individuals for exemptions from the prohibition against persons with insulin treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals with ITDM to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 34 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemption renewals

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

This document makes a technical correction to the annual fees and fee bracket structure for the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement that were published in the Federal Register of August 24, 2007 (72 FR 48585). The fees and fee bracket structure are required under the Uniform Carrier Registration Act of 2005, enacted as Subtitle C of Title IV of

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces the availability of Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS) modernization grant funding as authorized by Section 4123 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU). This law included an appropriation of $28

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA extends the comment period for the Hours of Service of Drivers interim final rule published on December 17, 2007, for 30 days. The FMCSA received a request to extend the comment period from the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety on February 7, 2008. The extension of the comment period will allow all interested parties additional time to

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA proposes to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to implement reporting requirements for household goods motor carriers operating in interstate commerce under section 4214 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU). SAFETEALU directs FMCSA to issue regulations

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA announces that the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) will hold a committee meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 8 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemption renewals

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA previously announced its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 10 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has reviewed the comments submitted in

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA previously announced its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 12 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has reviewed the comments submitted in

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration