§ 390.25 - Extension or Modification of relief from regulations—emergencies.

§ 390.25 Extension or Modification of relief from regulations—emergencies.

Cross Reference

Link to an amendment published at 88 FR 70909, Oct. 13, 2023.

(a) FMCSA may extend the

30-day time

period of the

exemption

regulatory relief or modify the scope of emergency relief contained in § 390.23

(a)(1), but not the 5-day time period contained in § 390.23(a)(2) or the 24-hour period contained in § 390.23(a)(3). Any motor carrier or driver seeking to extend the 30-day limit shall obtain approval from FMCSA in the region in which the motor carrier's principal place of business is located

. 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, [e-mail], before the expiration of the

30-day

period

. The motor carrier or driver shall give full details

of

the additional

relief

requested

. FMCSA

shall

will determine if such relief is necessary

taking into account both the severity

by evaluating the circumstances 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

exemption

regulatory relief, it shall establish a new time limit and may place terms and conditions on

the

motor

carrier or driver any other restrictions deemed necessary. [57 FR 33647, July 30, 1992, as amended at 86 FR 57073, Oct. 14, 2021; 88 FR 80184, Nov. 17,

carriers or drivers relying upon the continued or modified relief. These terms and conditions may include reporting requirements.

[88 FR 70909, Oct. 13, 2023]