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Changes in 2012 are dated 2012-10-01, 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, 2012136 sections
- amended§ 40.15May an employer use a service agent to meet DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements?Part 40
- amended§ 40.49What materials are used to collect urine specimens?Part 40
- amended§ 40.87What are the cutoff concentrations for drug tests?Part 40
- amended§ 40.97What do laboratories report and how do they report it?Part 40
- amended§ 40.111When and how must a laboratory disclose statistical summaries and other information it maintains?Part 40
- amended§ 40.139On what basis does the MRO verify test results involving opiates?Part 40
- removed§ 40.140On what basis does the MRO verify test results for 6-acetylmorphine (6-AM)?Part 40
- amended§ 40.225What form is used for an alcohol test?Part 40
- amended§ 40.283How does a certification organization obtain recognition for its members as SAPs?Part 40
- amended§ 350.105What definitions are used in this part?Part 350
- amended§ 350.201What conditions must a State meet to qualify for Basic Program Funds?Part 350
- amended§ 350.205How and when does a State apply for MCSAP funding?Part 350
- amended§ 350.213What must a State CVSP include?Part 350
- amended§ 350.313How are MCSAP funds allocated?Part 350
- amended§ 350.327How may States qualify for Incentive Funds?Part 350
- amended§ 350.329How may a State or local agency qualify for High Priority Funds?Part 350
- amended§ 350.331How does a State ensure its laws and regulations are compatible with the FMCSRs and HMRs?Part 350
- amended§ 350.335What are the consequences if my State has laws or regulations incompatible with the Federal regulations?Part 350
- amended§ 350.341What specific variances from the FMCSRs are allowed for State laws and regulations governing motor carriers, CMV drivers, and CMVs engaged in intrastate commerce and not subject to Federal jurisdiction?Part 350
- amended§ 375.103What are the definitions of terms used in this part?Part 375
- amended§ 375.209How must I handle complaints and inquiries?Part 375
- amended§ 375.213What information must I provide to a prospective individual shipper?Part 375
- amended§ 375.401Must I estimate charges?Part 375
- amended§ 375.403How must I provide a binding estimate?Part 375
- amended§ 375.405How must I provide a non-binding estimate?Part 375
- amended§ 375.505Must I write up a bill of lading?Part 375
- amended§ 375.609What must I do for shippers who store household goods in transit?Part 375
- amendedAppendix A to Part 375Appendix A to Part 375—Your Rights and Responsibilities When You MovePart 375
- amendedAppendix A to Part 379 - Schedule of Records and Periods of RetentionAppendix A to Part 379 - Schedule of Records and Periods of RetentionPart 379
- amended§ 382.107Definitions.Part 382
- amended§ 382.201Alcohol concentration.Part 382
- amended§ 382.211Refusal to submit to a required alcohol or controlled substances test.Part 382
- amended§ 382.213Controlled substance use.Part 382
- amended§ 382.215Controlled substances testing.Part 382
- amended§ 383.5Definitions.Part 383
- amended§ 383.51Disqualification of drivers.Part 383
- amended§ 383.71Driver application and certification procedures.Part 383
- amended§ 383.73State procedures.Part 383
- amended§ 383.91Commercial motor vehicle groups.Part 383
- amended§ 383.141General.Part 383
- amended§ 384.107Matter incorporated by reference.Part 384
- amended§ 384.215First offenses.Part 384
- amended§ 384.234Driver medical certification recordkeeping.Part 384
- amended§ 384.301Substantial compliance-general requirements.Part 384
- amended§ 385.1Purpose and scope.Part 385
- amended§ 385.3Definitions and acronyms.Part 385
- amended§ 385.4Matter incorporated by reference.Part 385
- amended§ 385.5Safety fitness standard.Part 385
- amended§ 385.9Determination of a safety rating.Part 385
- amended§ 385.11Notification of safety fitness determination.Part 385
- amended§ 385.13Unsatisfactory rated motor carriers; prohibition on transportation; ineligibility for Federal contracts.Part 385
- amended§ 385.15Administrative review.Part 385
- amended§ 385.17Change to safety rating based upon corrective actions.Part 385
- amended§ 385.19Safety fitness information.Part 385
- amended§ 385.107The safety audit.Part 385
- amended§ 385.321What failures of safety management practices disclosed by the safety audit will result in a notice to a new entrant that its USDOT new entrant registration will be revoked?Part 385
- amended§ 385.403Who must hold a safety permit?Part 385
- amended§ 385.405How does a motor carrier apply for a safety permit?Part 385
- amended§ 385.407What conditions must a motor carrier satisfy for FMCSA to issue a safety permit?Part 385
- amended§ 385.415What operational requirements apply to the transportation of a hazardous material for which a permit is required?Part 385
- amended§ 385.607FMCSA action on the application.Part 385
- amended§ 385.713Reapplying for new entrant registration.Part 385
- removed§ 385.801Purpose and scope.Part 385
- removed§ 385.803Definitions and acronyms.Part 385
- removed§ 385.805Events triggering issuance of remedial directive and proposed determination of unfitness.Part 385
- removed§ 385.807Notice and issuance of remedial directive.Part 385
- removed§ 385.809[Reserved]Part 385
- removed§ 385.811Proof of compliance with remedial directive.Part 385
- removed§ 385.813Issuance and conditional rescission of proposed unfitness determination.Part 385
- removed§ 385.815Exemption for AOBRD users.Part 385
- removed§ 385.817Administrative review.Part 385
- removed§ 385.819Effect of failure to comply with remedial directive.Part 385
- amendedAppendix B to Part 385Appendix B to Part 385—Explanation of Safety Rating ProcessPart 385
- removedAppendix C to Part 385Appendix C to Part 385—Regulations Pertaining to Remedial Directives in Part 385, Subpart JPart 385
- amended§ 386.5Form of filings and extensions of time.Part 386
- amended§ 386.18Payment of the claim.Part 386
- amended§ 386.57Proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law.Part 386
- added§ 386.73Operations out of service and record consolidation proceedings (reincarnated carriers).Part 386
- amended§ 386.82Civil penalties for violations of notices and orders.Part 386
- amendedAppendix A to Part 386Appendix A to Part 386—Penalty Schedule; Violations of Notices and OrdersPart 386
- amendedAppendix B to Part 386Appendix B to Part 386— Penalty Schedule; Violations and Monetary PenaltiesPart 386
- amended§ 387.303Security for the protection of the public: Minimum limits.Part 387
- amended§ 390.3General applicability.Part 390
- amended§ 390.5Definitions.Part 390
- amended§ 390.21Marking of self-propelled CMVs and intermodal equipment.Part 390
- amended§ 390.23Relief from regulations.Part 390
- amended§ 390.27Locations of motor carrier safety service centers.Part 390
- amended§ 390.42What are the responsibilities of drivers and motor carriers operating intermodal equipment?Part 390
- added§ 390.101Scope.Part 390
- added§ 390.103Eligibility requirements for medical examiner certification.Part 390
- added§ 390.105Medical examiner training programs.Part 390
- added§ 390.107Medical examiner certification testing.Part 390
- added§ 390.109Issuance of the FMCSA medical examiner certification credential.Part 390
- added§ 390.111Requirements for continued listing on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.Part 390
- added§ 390.113Reasons for removal from the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.Part 390
- added§ 390.115Procedure for removal from the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.Part 390
- amendedAppendix B to Subchapter B of Chapter IIIAppendix B to Subchapter B of Chapter III—Special AgentsPart 390
- amended§ 391.2General exceptions.Part 391
- amended§ 391.15Disqualification of drivers.Part 391
- amended§ 391.23Investigation and inquiries.Part 391
- amended§ 391.41Physical qualifications for drivers.Part 391
- added§ 391.42Schedule for use of medical examiners listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.Part 391
- amended§ 391.43Medical examination; certificate of physical examination.Part 391
- amended§ 391.51General requirements for driver qualification files.Part 391
- amended§ 392.80Prohibition against texting.Part 392
- added§ 392.82Using a hand-held mobile telephone.Part 392
- amended§ 393.7Matter incorporated by reference.Part 393
- amended§ 393.11Lamps and reflective devices.Part 393
- amended§ 393.17Lamps and reflectors—combinations in driveaway-towaway operation.Part 393
- amended§ 393.42Brakes required on all wheels.Part 393
- amended§ 393.47Brake actuators, slack adjusters, linings/pads and drums/rotors.Part 393
- amended§ 393.52Brake performance.Part 393
- amended§ 393.53Automatic brake adjusters and brake adjustment indicators.Part 393
- amended§ 393.71Coupling devices and towing methods, driveaway-towaway operations.Part 393
- amended§ 393.77Heaters.Part 393
- amended§ 395.1Scope of rules in this part.Part 395
- amended§ 395.2Definitions.Part 395
- amended§ 395.3Maximum driving time for property-carrying vehicles.Part 395
- amended§ 395.8Driver's record of duty status.Part 395
- removed§ 395.10[Reserved]Part 395
- added§ 395.10-395.12[Reserved]Part 395
- removed§ 395.11Supporting documents for drivers using EOBRs.Part 395
- removed§ 395.12[Reserved]Part 395
- amended§ 395.13Drivers declared out of service.Part 395
- amended§ 395.15Automatic on-board recording devices.Part 395
- removed§ 395.16Electronic on-board recording devices.Part 395
- removed§ 395.18Matter incorporated by reference.Part 395
- removedAppendix A to Part 395Appendix A to Part 395—Electronic On-Board Recorder Performance SpecificationsPart 395
- amended§ 396.9Inspection of motor vehicles and intermodal equipment in operation.Part 396
- amended§ 396.11Driver vehicle inspection report(s).Part 396
- amended§ 396.12Procedures for intermodal equipment providers to accept reports required by § 390.42(b) of this chapter.Part 396
- amendedAppendix G to Subchapter B of Chapter IIIAppendix G to Subchapter B of Chapter III—Minimum Periodic Inspection StandardsPart 396
- amended§ 397.5Attendance and surveillance of motor vehicles.Part 397
- amended§ 397.19Instructions and documents.Part 397
- amended§ 397.101Requirements for motor carriers and drivers.Part 397
- amended§ 398.5Parts and accessories necessary for safe operation.Part 398