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Changes in 2002 are dated 2002-10-01, the annual edition that first printed them. The actual effective dates fall in the twelve months before that; the bracketed Federal Register citations on each section give the precise dates.
October 1, 2002131 sections
- amended§ 40.29Where is other information on employer responsibilities found in this regulation?Part 40
- amended§ 40.45What form is used to document a DOT urine collection?Part 40
- amended§ 40.245What is the procedure for an alcohol screening test using a saliva ASD?Part 40
- amended§ 40.267What problems always cause an alcohol test to be cancelled?Part 40
- amended§ 350.201What conditions must a State meet to qualify for Basic Program Funds?Part 350
- amended§ 350.211What is the format of the certification required by § 350.209?Part 350
- added§ 350.217What are the consequences for a State with a CDL program not in substantial compliance with 49 CFR part 384, subpart B?Part 350
- amended§ 365.101Applications governed by these rules.Part 365
- amended§ 365.105Starting the application process: Form OP-1.Part 365
- added§ 365.501Scope of rules.Part 365
- added§ 365.503Application.Part 365
- added§ 365.505Re-registration and fee waiver for certain applicants.Part 365
- added§ 365.507FMCSA action on the application.Part 365
- added§ 365.509Requirement to notify FMCSA of change in applicant information.Part 365
- added§ 365.511Requirement for CVSA inspection of vehicles during first three consecutive years of permanent operating authority.Part 365
- addedAppendix A to Subpart E of Part 365Appendix A to Subpart E of Part 365—Explanation of Pre-Authorization Safety Audit Evaluation Criteria for Mexico-Domiciled Motor CarriersPart 365
- amended§ 368.1Certificate of registration.Part 368
- amended§ 368.2Definitions.Part 368
- amended§ 368.3Applying for a certificate of registration.Part 368
- amended§ 368.4Requirement to notify FMCSA of change in applicant information.Part 368
- amended§ 368.5Re-registration of certain carriers holding certificates of registration.Part 368
- amended§ 368.6FMCSA action on the application.Part 368
- amended§ 368.7Requirement to carry certificate of registration in the vehicle.Part 368
- added§ 368.8Appeals.Part 368
- amendedAppendix F to Subchapter B of Chapter IIIAppendix F to Subchapter B of Chapter III—Commercial ZonesPart 372
- amended§ 374.403Notice of passenger's ability to declare excess value on baggage.Part 374
- amended§ 383.3Applicability.Part 383
- amended§ 383.5Definitions.Part 383
- amended§ 383.7Validity of CDL issued by decertified State.Part 383
- amended§ 383.23Commercial driver's license.Part 383
- amended§ 383.51Disqualification of drivers.Part 383
- added§ 383.52Disqualification of drivers determined to constitute an imminent hazard.Part 383
- amended§ 383.53Penalties.Part 383
- amended§ 383.71Driver application procedures.Part 383
- amended§ 383.73State procedures.Part 383
- amended§ 383.77Substitute for driving skills tests.Part 383
- amended§ 383.93Endorsements.Part 383
- added§ 383.123Requirements for a school bus endorsement.Part 383
- amended§ 383.153Information on the document and application.Part 383
- addedAppendix to Subpart G of Part 383Appendix to Subpart G of Part 383—Required Knowledge and Skills—Sample GuidelinesPart 383
- added§ 384.107Matter incorporated by reference.Part 384
- amended§ 384.203Driving while under the influence.Part 384
- amended§ 384.206State record checks.Part 384
- amended§ 384.208Notification of disqualification.Part 384
- amended§ 384.209Notification of traffic violations.Part 384
- amended§ 384.210Limitation on licensing.Part 384
- amended§ 384.213State penalties for drivers of CMVs.Part 384
- amended§ 384.215First offenses.Part 384
- amended§ 384.216Second offenses.Part 384
- amended§ 384.217Drug offenses.Part 384
- amended§ 384.218Second serious traffic violation.Part 384
- amended§ 384.219Third serious traffic violation.Part 384
- amended§ 384.222Violation of out-of-service orders.Part 384
- amended§ 384.223Railroad-highway grade crossing violation.Part 384
- added§ 384.224Noncommercial motor vehicle violations.Part 384
- removed§ 384.224-384.230[Reserved]Part 384
- added§ 384.225Record of violations.Part 384
- added§ 384.226Prohibition on masking convictions.Part 384
- added§ 384.227-384.230[Reserved]Part 384
- amended§ 384.231Satisfaction of State disqualification requirement.Part 384
- amended§ 384.301Substantial compliance-general requirementsPart 384
- amended§ 384.307FMCSA program reviews of State compliance.Part 384
- amended§ 384.401Withholding of funds based on noncompliance.Part 384
- amended§ 384.403Availability of funds withheld for noncompliance.Part 384
- added§ 384.405Decertification of State CDL program.Part 384
- added§ 384.407Emergency CDL grants.Part 384
- amended§ 385.1Purpose and scope.Part 385
- amended§ 385.3Definitions.Part 385
- amended§ 385.19Safety fitness information.Part 385
- added§ 385.101DefinitionsPart 385
- added§ 385.103Safety monitoring system.Part 385
- added§ 385.105Expedited action.Part 385
- added§ 385.107The safety audit.Part 385
- added§ 385.109The compliance review.Part 385
- added§ 385.111Suspension and revocation of Mexico-domiciled carrier registration.Part 385
- added§ 385.113Administrative review.Part 385
- added§ 385.115Reapplying for provisional registration.Part 385
- added§ 385.117Duration of safety monitoring system.Part 385
- added§ 385.119Applicability of safety fitness and enforcement procedures.Part 385
- added§ 385.201Who is qualified to perform a review of a motor carrier?Part 385
- added§ 385.203What are the requirements to obtain and maintain certification?Part 385
- added§ 385.205How can a person who has lost his or her certification be re-certified?Part 385
- added§ 385.301What is a motor carrier required to do before beginning interstate operations?Part 385
- added§ 385.303How does a motor carrier register with the FMCSA?Part 385
- added§ 385.305What happens after the FMCSA receives a request for new entrant registration?Part 385
- added§ 385.307What happens after a motor carrier begins operations as a new entrant?Part 385
- added§ 385.309What is the purpose of the safety audit?Part 385
- added§ 385.311What will the safety audit consist of?Part 385
- added§ 385.313Who will conduct the safety audit?Part 385
- added§ 385.315Where will the safety audit be conducted?Part 385
- added§ 385.317Will a safety audit result in a safety fitness determination by the FMCSA?Part 385
- added§ 385.319What happens after the completion of the safety audit?Part 385
- added§ 385.321What failures of safety management practices disclosed by the safety audit will result in a notice to a new entrant that its DOT new entrant registration will be revoked?Part 385
- added§ 385.323May the FMCSA extend the period under § 385.319(c) for a new entrant to take corrective action to remedy its safety management practices?Part 385
- added§ 385.325What happens after a new entrant has been notified under § 385.319(c) to take corrective action to remedy its safety management practices?Part 385
- added§ 385.327What happens when a new entrant receives a notice under § 385.319(c) that its new entrant registration will be revoked and it believes the FMCSA made an error in its determination?Part 385
- added§ 385.329May a new entrant that has had its U.S. DOT registration revoked and its operations placed out of service (OOS) reapply?Part 385
- added§ 385.331What happens if a new entrant operates a CMV after having been issued an order placing its interstate operations out of service (OOS)?Part 385
- added§ 385.333What happens at the end of the 18-month safety monitoring period?Part 385
- added§ 385.335If the FMCSA conducts a compliance review on a new entrant, will the new entrant also be subject to a safety audit?Part 385
- added§ 385.337What happens if a new entrant refuses to permit a safety audit to be performed on its operations?Part 385
- addedAppendix A to Part 385Appendix A to Part 385—Explanation of Safety Audit Evaluation CriteriaPart 385
- removedAppendix B to Part 385Appendix B to Part 385—Explanation of Safety Rating ProcessPart 385
- amended§ 387.7Financial responsibility required.Part 387
- amended§ 387.15Forms.Part 387
- amended§ 390.5Definitions.Part 390
- amended§ 390.19Motor carrier identification report.Part 390
- amendedAppendix B to Subchapter B of Chapter IIIAppendix B to Subchapter B of Chapter III—Special AgentsPart 390
- amended§ 392.9Safe loading.Part 392
- amended§ 392.9aOperating authority.Part 392
- amended§ 393.5Definitions.Part 393
- amended§ 393.7Matter incorporated by reference.Part 393
- amended§ 393.52Brake performance.Part 393
- amended§ 393.75Tires.Part 393
- amended§ 393.95Emergency equipment on all power units.Part 393
- added§ 393.108How is the working load limit of a tiedown determined?Part 393
- added§ 393.110What else do I have to do to determine the minimum number of tiedowns?Part 393
- added§ 393.112Must a tiedown be adjustable?Part 393
- added§ 393.114What are the requirements for front end structures used as part of a cargo securement system?Part 393
- added§ 393.116What are the rules for securing logs?Part 393
- added§ 393.118What are the rules for securing dressed lumber or similar building products?Part 393
- added§ 393.120What are the rules for securing metal coils?Part 393
- added§ 393.122What are the rules for securing paper rolls?Part 393
- added§ 393.124What are the rules for securing concrete pipe?Part 393
- added§ 393.126What are the rules for securing intermodal containers?Part 393
- added§ 393.128What are the rules for securing automobiles, light trucks and vans?Part 393
- added§ 393.130What are the rules for securing heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery?Part 393
- added§ 393.132What are the rules for securing flattened or crushed vehicles?Part 393
- added§ 393.134What are the rules for securing roll-on/roll-off or hook lift containers?Part 393
- added§ 393.136What are the rules for securing large boulders?Part 393
- amendedAppendix G to Subchapter B of Chapter IIIAppendix G to Subchapter B of Chapter III—Minimum Periodic Inspection StandardsPart 396