§ 390.25 Extension or Modification of relief from regulations—emergencies.
Current wording, effective December 12, 2023.
(a) FMCSA may extend the 30-day time period of the exemptionregulatory containedrelief inor §modify 390.23(a)(1), but not the 5-dayscope timeof periodemergency relief contained in § 390.23(a)(2). orInterested theparties 24-hourmay periodalso containedrequest inan §extension 390.23(a)(3).or Anymodification motorby carrierproviding ora driverdetailed seekingexplanation toof extend the 30-dayneed limitfor shallan obtainextension approvalor frommodification FMCSAof in the regionrelief. inAny whichinterested theparty motorseeking carrier'sto principalextend placethe period of businessregulatory isrelief locatedshall beforesend theits expirationrequest ofto the 30-dayFMCSA period.emergency Thedeclarations motormailbox, carrierFMCSAdeclaration@dot.gov, orbefore driverthe shallexpiration give full details of the additionalperiod reliefof requestedrelief. FMCSA shallwill determine if such relief is necessary takingby intoevaluating account both the severitycircumstances of the ongoing emergency, the need for relief, and the nature of the relief services to be provided by the carrier or driver.
(b) If FMCSA initiates or approves an extension of the exemptionregulatory relief, heit or she shall establish a new time limit and may place onterms theand conditions on motor carriercarriers or driverdrivers anyrelying otherupon restrictionsthe deemedcontinued necessary.or
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[88 FR 5707370909, Oct. 1413, 20212023]
(a) FMCSA may extend the period of the regulatory relief or modify the scope of emergency relief contained in § 390.23. Interested parties may also request an extension or modification by providing a detailed explanation of the need for an extension or modification of the relief. Any interested party seeking to extend the period of regulatory relief shall send its request to the FMCSA emergency declarations mailbox, FMCSAdeclaration@dot.gov, before the expiration of the period of relief. FMCSA will determine if such relief is necessary by evaluating the circumstances of the ongoing emergency, the need for relief, and the nature of the relief to be provided.
(b) If FMCSA initiates or approves an extension of the regulatory relief, it shall establish a new time limit and may place terms and conditions on motor carriers or drivers relying upon the continued or modified relief. These terms and conditions may include reporting requirements.
[88 FR 70909, Oct. 13, 2023]
Amendment history
9 distinct wordings on file since Oct. 1, 1996- [88 FR 70909, Oct. 13, 2023]
- [57 FR 33647, July 30, 1992, as amended at 86 FR 57073, Oct. 14, 2021; 88 FR 80184, Nov. 17, 2023]
- [57 FR 33647, July 30, 1992, as amended at 86 FR 57073, Oct. 14, 2021]
- [57 FR 33647, July 30, 1992, as amended at 86 FR 57073, Oct. 14, 2021]
- [57 FR 33647, July 30, 1992]
- [65 FR 35297, June 2, 2000]
- [65 FR 35297, June 2, 2000]
- [57 FR 33647, July 30, 1992]
- Oct. 1, 1996 → Oct. 1, 1998annual edition 1996[57 FR 33647, July 30, 1992]
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