Current textIn force on Sept. 30, 2013Source: annual CFR editions 2001–2016

§ 40.383 What procedures apply if you contest the issuance of a PIE?

Current wording, first on file in the 2001 annual edition.

govinfo, 2012 edition ↗

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49 CFR § 40.383 — What procedures apply if you contest the issuance of a PIE?. Text in force on September 30, 2013. This wording effective October 1, 2001 to present. Source: govinfo, 2012 edition, https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-2012-title49-vol1/CFR-2012-title49-vol1-sec40-383. Retrieved from FMCSR.com, https://fmcsr.com/reg/40.383?asof=2013-09-30, on October 26, 2026. Unofficial compilation; verify against the official source.

(a) DOT conducts PIE proceedings in a fair and informal manner. The Director may use flexible procedures to allow you to present matters in opposition. The Director is not required to follow formal rules of evidence or procedure in creating the record of the proceeding.

(b) The Director will consider any information or argument he or she determines to be relevant to the decision on the matter.

(c) You may submit any documentary evidence you want the Director to consider. In addition, if you have arranged an informal meeting with the Director, you may present witnesses and confront any person the initiating official presents as a witness against you.

(d) In cases where there are material factual issues in dispute, the Director or his or her designee may conduct additional fact-finding.

(e) If you have arranged a meeting with the Director, the Director will make a transcribed record of the meeting available to you on your request. You must pay the cost of transcribing and copying the meeting record.

Amendment history

1 distinct wording on file since Oct. 1, 2001

Oct. 1, 2001 → presentannual editions 2001–2016viewing

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