§ 350.211 MCSAP administration: Requirements for the first year of the CVSP.
Current wording, effective November 18, 2024.
The State's certification must be consistent with the following content:(
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1.Thea Stategeneral hasoverview adoptedsection commercialthat motorincludes:
(i) carrierA andstatement highwayof hazardousthe materialsLead safetyState rulesAgency's andgoal regulationsor thatmission; are compatible with the FMCSRs and the HMRs.2.(ii) TheA Stateprogram hassummary designated (name of State CMV safety agency) as the leadeffectiveness agencyof toprior administeractivities thein CVSPreducing forCMV thecrashes, grantinjuries, sought and (namesfatalities ofand agencies)in toimproving performdriver definedand functionsmotor undercarrier thesafety planperformance.
(2) TheseThe agenciesprogram havesummary themust legalidentify authority, resources, and qualifiedaddress personnelsafety necessaryor toperformance enforceproblems in the State's commercial motor carrier, driver, and highway hazardous materials safety laws or regulations.
(3.) The Stateprogram willsummary obligatemust theuse funds12-month ordata resourcesperiods necessarythat toare provideconsistent afrom matchingyear share to theyear. FederalThis assistancemay providedbe ina thecalendar grantyear, tofiscal administeryear, theor planany submitted12-month andperiod tofor enforcewhich the State's commercialdata motoris carriercurrent.
(4) safety,The driver,program andsummary hazardousmust materialsshow lawstrends orsupported regulationsby insafety aand mannerprogram consistentperformance withdata thecollected approvedover planseveral years.4.(b) TheNational lawsMCSAP ofelements. the(1) StateFor provide the State'sfirst enforcementyear officials right of entry and inspection sufficient to carry out the purposes of the CVSP, as approved, and provide that the Lead State willAgency grantmust maximuminclude reciprocitya forbrief inspectionsnarrative conducteddescribing pursuanthow to the NorthState AmericanCVSP Standardaddresses Inspection procedure, through the usenational ofprogram aelements nationallylisted acceptedin system§ allowing ready identification of previously inspected CMVs350.203.
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(2) The StateCVSP requiresmust thataddress alleach reportsnational relating to the program beelement submittedeven toif thethere appropriateare Stateno agencyplanned oractivities agencies,in anda theprogram Statearea.
(c) willResource makeallocation. theseFor reportsthe available,first inyear aof timelythe mannerCVSP, to the FMCSALead on request.State
6. The hasAgency uniformmust reportingexplain requirementsthe andrationale uses FMCSA designated forms for recordthe keeping,State's inspection,resource andallocation otherdecisions.
(d) enforcementSpecific activities.
7.TheFor Statethe hasfirst inyear effect a requirement that registrants of CMVsthe declareCVSP, their knowledge of the applicableLead Federal or State CMVAgency safetymust lawshave ora regulations.narrative
8.Thesection Statethat mustincludes maintaina thedescription average aggregate expenditure of thehow State lead agency responsible for implementing the CVSP, exclusivesupports:
(1) ofActivities Federalaimed assistanceat andremoving Stateimpaired matching funds, for CMV safetydrivers programsfrom eligible for funding under the Basichighways programthrough atadequate aenforcement levelof atrestrictions leaston equal to the averageuse level of thatalcohol expenditureand forcontrolled fiscalsubstances years 2004 and 2005.by Theseensuring expendituresready mustroadside coveraccess atto leastalcohol thedetection followingand fourmeasuring program areas, as applicable:equipment;a.(2) MotorActivities carrieraimed safetyat programsproviding inan accordanceappropriate withlevel 49of CFRtraining 350.109.to
b.SizeMCSAP andpersonnel weightto enforcementrecognize programsdrivers inimpaired accordanceby withalcohol 49or CFRcontrolled 350.309substances;
(c3)(1).
c.DrugCriminal interdiction enforcementactivities programsand inappropriate accordancestrategies withfor 49carrying CFRout 350.309(c)(2).those
d.Trafficinterdiction safetyactivities, programsincluding inhuman accordancetrafficking, with 49 CFR 350.309(d).and
9. The State will ensure that CMV size weightinterdiction enforcement activities fundedaffecting withthe MCSAPtransportation fundsof willcontrolled notsubstances diminishby theany effectivenessoccupant of othera CMV; safety enforcement programs.and10.(4) TheActivities Stateto willenforce ensureregistration thatrequirements violationand finesto imposedcooperate andin collectedthe byenforcement theof Statefinancial areresponsibility consistent,requirements effective,under and§ equitable392.9a
11.The State will establish a program to provide FMCSA with accurate, complete, and timelypart reporting387 of motorthis carriersubchapter.
(e) safetyPerformance informationobjectives. thatFor includes documenting the effectsfirst year of the State'sCVSP, CMVthe safetyLead programs;State participateAgency inmust ainclude nationalperformance motorobjectives, carrierstrategies, safetyand dataactivities correctionstated program (DataQs); participate in appropriatequantifiable FMCSAterms, systems;that andare ensureto informationbe isachieved exchangedthrough inthe a timely manner with other StatesCVSP.12(f) Monitoring. TheFor Statethe willfirst ensureyear thatof the CVSP, data collection, and information systems are coordinated with the Lead State highwayAgency safetymust programinclude undera titledescription 23, U.S. Code. The name of the GovernorState's highwaymethod safetyfor representativeongoing (ormonitoring otherof authorizedthe Stateprogress officialof throughthe whom coordination was accomplished) is ______CVSP.
(Nameg) Budget.
13TheFor Statethe hasfirst undertakenyear effortsof tothe emphasizeCVSP, andthe improveLead enforcement of State andAgency localmust trafficinclude lawsa asbudget theyfor pertainthat toyear CMV safety.that
14. The State will ensure MCSAPdescribes agenciesthe haveexpenditures departmentalfor policiesallocable stipulatingcosts, thatsuch roadsideas inspectionspersonnel willand berelated conductedcosts, atequipment locationspurchases, thatprinting, areinformation adequatesystems tocosts, protectand theother safetyeligible ofcosts driversconsistent andwith enforcement§ personnel350.229.
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(h) TheList Stateof willMCSAP ensurecontacts. thatFor requirements relating to the licensingfirst year of CMVthe drivers are enforcedCVSP, including checking the statusLead ofState CDLs.Agency
16.Themust Stateinclude willa ensurelist thatof MCSAP-funded personnel,contacts.
(i) includingCertification. sub-grantees,(1) meetFor the minimumfirst Federalyear standardsof setthe forth in 49 CFR part 385CVSP, subpartthe CLead forState trainingAgency andmust experiencecertify ofthat employeesit performing safety audits, compliance reviews, or driver/vehicle roadside inspection.has:17.(i) TheMet Stateall willthe enforceMCSAP operatingconditions authorityin requirements§ under 49 CFR 392350.9a207; byand
(ii) prohibitingCompleted the operationannual ofreview any vehicle discovered to be operating without the required operatingby authority§ or350.303 beyondand thedetermined scopethat of the motor carrier's operating authority.State
18. The willlaws, enforceregulations, thestandards, financialand responsibilityorders requirementson underCMV 49safety CFRare partcompatible 387 (as applicabledefined toin CMVs§ subject350.105 to the provisions of 49this CFR 392part).9a.19.(2) TheIf a State willlaw, includeregulation, instandard, theor trainingorder manualon forCMV thesafety licensingis examinationno tolonger drivecompatible, a non-CMV and the trainingcertifying manualofficial formust explain the licensingState's examinationplan to driveaddress a CMV, information on best practices for safe driving in the vicinity of noncommercial and commercial motor vehiclesdiscrepancy.20.(3) TheA Statecertification willunder conductthis comprehensiveparagraph andmust highlyreflect visiblethat trafficthe enforcementcertifying andofficial CMVhas safetyauthority inspectionto programsmake inthe high-riskcertification locationson andbehalf corridors.of
21.Thethe State.
(j) willNew ensureor that,amended exceptlaws. inFor the casefirst year of anthe imminent or obvious safety hazardCVSP, anthe inspectionLead ofState aAgency vehiclemust transportingsubmit passengersto forFMCSA a motorcopy carrier of passengersany isnew conductedor atamended a stationlaw, terminalregulation, border crossingstandard, maintenance facility, destination, or otherorder locationon whereCMV motorsafety carriersthat maywas makeenacted plannedby stops.the
22.The State willsince transmit to its roadside inspectors the noticeprior ofyear's each Federal exemption granted pursuant to 49 Usubmission.S.C. 31315
(bk) asFurther providedsubmissions. toFor the Statefirst byyear FMCSA, including the name of the personCVSP, granted the exemptionLead andState anyAgency termsmust andalso conditionssubmit thatother applyinformation to the exemption.required,
Date
Signature
[65 FR 15102Mar. 21, 2000, as amendeddescribed atin 67the FRMCSAP 12779,application Mar.announcement 19,for 2002;that 67fiscal FR 61820, Octyear. 2, 2002; 72 FR 36770, July 5, 2007; 78 FR 60231, Oct. 1, 2013]
(a) General. (1) For the first year of the CVSP, the Lead State Agency must submit a CVSP that complies with the MCSAP application announcement and, at a minimum, provides a performance-based program with a general overview section that includes:
(i) A statement of the Lead State Agency's goal or mission; and
(ii) A program summary of the effectiveness of prior activities in reducing CMV crashes, injuries, and fatalities and in improving driver and motor carrier safety performance.
(2) The program summary must identify and address safety or performance problems in the State.
(3) The program summary must use 12-month data periods that are consistent from year to year. This may be a calendar year, fiscal year, or any 12-month period for which the State's data is current.
(4) The program summary must show trends supported by safety and program performance data collected over several years.
(b) National MCSAP elements. (1) For the first year of the CVSP, the Lead State Agency must include a brief narrative describing how the State CVSP addresses the national program elements listed in § 350.203.
(2) The CVSP must address each national program element even if there are no planned activities in a program area.
(c) Resource allocation. For the first year of the CVSP, the Lead State Agency must explain the rationale for the State's resource allocation decisions.
(d) Specific activities. For the first year of the CVSP, the Lead State Agency must have a narrative section that includes a description of how the CVSP supports:
(1) Activities aimed at removing impaired CMV drivers from the highways through adequate enforcement of restrictions on the use of alcohol and controlled substances and by ensuring ready roadside access to alcohol detection and measuring equipment;
(2) Activities aimed at providing an appropriate level of training to MCSAP personnel to recognize drivers impaired by alcohol or controlled substances;
(3) Criminal interdiction activities and appropriate strategies for carrying out those interdiction activities, including human trafficking, and interdiction activities affecting the transportation of controlled substances by any occupant of a CMV; and
(4) Activities to enforce registration requirements and to cooperate in the enforcement of financial responsibility requirements under § 392.9a and part 387 of this subchapter.
(e) Performance objectives. For the first year of the CVSP, the Lead State Agency must include performance objectives, strategies, and activities stated in quantifiable terms, that are to be achieved through the CVSP.
(f) Monitoring. For the first year of the CVSP, the Lead State Agency must include a description of the State's method for ongoing monitoring of the progress of the CVSP.
(g) Budget. For the first year of the CVSP, the Lead State Agency must include a budget for that year that describes the expenditures for allocable costs, such as personnel and related costs, equipment purchases, printing, information systems costs, and other eligible costs consistent with § 350.229.
(h) List of MCSAP contacts. For the first year of the CVSP, the Lead State Agency must include a list of MCSAP contacts.
(i) Certification. (1) For the first year of the CVSP, the Lead State Agency must certify that it has:
(i) Met all the MCSAP conditions in § 350.207; and
(ii) Completed the annual review required by § 350.303 and determined that State laws, regulations, standards, and orders on CMV safety are compatible (as defined in § 350.105 of this part).
(2) If a State law, regulation, standard, or order on CMV safety is no longer compatible, the certifying official must explain the State's plan to address the discrepancy.
(3) A certification under this paragraph must reflect that the certifying official has authority to make the certification on behalf of the State.
(j) New or amended laws. For the first year of the CVSP, the Lead State Agency must submit to FMCSA a copy of any new or amended law, regulation, standard, or order on CMV safety that was enacted by the State since the prior year's submission.
(k) Further submissions. For the first year of the CVSP, the Lead State Agency must also submit other information required, as described in the MCSAP application announcement for that fiscal year.
Amendment history
9 distinct wordings on file since Oct. 1, 2000- [81 FR 71012, Oct. 14, 2016]
- [65 FR 15102, Mar. 21, 2000, as amended at 67 FR 12779, Mar. 19, 2002; 67 FR 61820, Oct. 2, 2002; 72 FR 36770, July 5, 2007; 78 FR 60231, Oct. 1, 2013]
- [65 FR 15102, Mar. 21, 2000, as amended at 67 FR 12779, Mar. 19, 2002; 67 FR 61820, Oct. 2, 2002; 72 FR 36770, July 5, 2007]
- [65 FR 15102, Mar. 21, 2000, as amended at 67 FR 12779, Mar. 19, 2002; 67 FR 61820, Oct. 2, 2002]
- [65 FR 15102, Mar. 21, 2000, as amended at 67 FR 12779, Mar. 19, 2002; 67 FR 61820, Oct. 2, 2002;]
- Oct. 1, 2000 → Oct. 1, 2002annual editions 2000–2001
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