Current textIn force on Oct. 1, 1997Source: annual CFR editions 1996–2016

§ 389.33 Processing of petition.

Current wording, first on file in the 1996 annual edition.

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49 CFR § 389.33 — Processing of petition.. Text in force on October 1, 1997. This wording effective October 1, 1996 to present. Source: govinfo, 1996 edition, https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-1996-title49-vol4/CFR-1996-title49-vol4-sec389-33. Retrieved from FMCSR.com, https://fmcsr.com/reg/389.33?asof=1997-10-01, on October 26, 2026. Unofficial compilation; verify against the official source.

(a) Unless the Administrator otherwise specifies, no public hearing, argument, or other proceeding is held directly on a petition before its disposition under this section.

(b) Grants. If the Administrator determines that the petition contains adequate justification, he/she initiates rule making action under this Subpart B.

(c) Denials. If the Administrator determines that the petition does not justify rule making, he/she denies the petition.

(d) Notification. Whenever the Administrator determines that a petition should be granted or denied, the Office of the Chief Counsel prepares a notice of that grant or denial for issuance to the petitioner, and the Administrator issues it to the petitioner.

[35 FR 9209, June 12, 1970, as amended at 53 FR 2036, Jan. 26, 1988]

Amendment history

1 distinct wording on file since Oct. 1, 1996

Oct. 1, 1996 → presentannual editions 1996–2016viewing
[35 FR 9209, June 12, 1970, as amended at 53 FR 2036, Jan. 26, 1988]

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