NOTE:  This guidance rescinds the guidance documents published at 76 FR 50537 (Aug. 15, 2011) and 78 FR 25782 (May 2, 2013) (FMCSA-FR-76FR50537.2011.08.15 and FMCSA-FR-78FR25782.2013.05.02, respectively), effective June 27, 2022.

FMCSA-FR-87FR24431(2022-04-26)

Federal Register Title and Cite

Implementation of Household Goods Working Group Recommendations, 87 Fed. Reg. 24431 (April 26, 2022)

The Federal Register text can be found on the Federal Register website. To view the Federal Register text, use the link below.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/04/26/2022-08808/implementation-of-household-goods-working-group-recommendations

Federal Register Description/Summary

FMCSA amends the Transportation of Household Goods regulations to incorporate recommendations from the Household Goods Consumer Protection Working Group (Working Group) contained in the Recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation to Improve Household Goods Consumer Education, Simplify and Reduce Paperwork, and Condense FMCSA Publication ESA 03005 (Recommendations Report). The Agency amends the regulations to reflect those aspects of the Recommendations Report which require a rulemaking to implement and are within the Agency’s authority. The Agency is also making additional minor changes to the Transportation of Household Goods regulations and the Brokers of Property regulations which are intended to increase clarity and consistency. The updates will result in an aggregate reduction in costs for household goods motor carriers and provide clarity for individual shippers.

Contact Info: FMCSA Information Line, 1-800-832-5660

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Note: This guidance document does not have the force and effect of law and is not meant to bind the public in any way.  It is intended only to provide information and clarity regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.