Archive of Emergency Declarations 2014
Expired HEATT Act Information
On March 21, 2014, President Obama signed into law the "Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation Act of 2014" or "HHEATT Act." This law reactivates emergency exemptions that were issued or extended by FMCSA between February 5 and March 21, 2014, to provide regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations directly supporting the delivery of propane and home heating fuels to areas under emergency. The declarations or extensions will remain in effect until May 31, 2014, unless terminated by FMCSA, in consultation with the governors of the applicable states. The act does not apply to intrastate motor carrier operations and only eligible interstate shipments may be covered by the exemption.
HHEATT Act
| Description | Effective | Expired On |
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Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transporation Act of 2014 (PDF) |
3/21/2014 |
5/31/2014 |
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Rescission of Certain Emergency Exemptions Affected States: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
4/10/2014 | 5/31/2014 |
Expired Regional Declarations
| Description | Effective | Expires on |
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Extension Of State Declaration Notice 49 CFR § 390.25 Affected State: North Dakota |
12/5/14 | Until 11:59 P.M., December 13, 2014, whichever is less. |
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Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Eastern Service Center Affected State: Maryland |
3/3/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/15/2014, whichever is sooner |
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Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Eastern Service Center Affected States: Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont |
2/25/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/15/2014, whichever is sooner |
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Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Eastern Service Center Affected States: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia |
2/5/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/1/2014, whichever is less |
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Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Eastern Service Center Affected States: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia |
1/19/2014 |
In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 2/11/2014, whichever is less |
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Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by the Midwestern Service Center Affected State: Missouri |
3/4/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/15/2014, whichever is sooner |
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Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by the Midwestern Service Center Affected State: Indiana |
2/28/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/15/2014, whichever is sooner |
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Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by the Midwestern Service Center Affected States: Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin |
2/25/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/15/2014, whichever is sooner |
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Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by the Midwestern Service Center Affected State: Ohio |
2/25/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/15/2014, whichever is sooner |
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Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Midwestern Service Center Affected States: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin |
2/5/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/1/2014, whichever is less |
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Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Midwestern Service Center Affected States: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin |
1/19/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 2/11/2014, whichever is less |
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Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Southern Service Center Affected States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee |
2/5/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 2/11/2014, whichever is less |
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Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Southern Service Center Affected States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee |
1/27/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 2/11/2014, whichever is less |
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Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Southern Service Center Affected States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee |
1/21/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 2/11/2014, whichever is less |
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Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Western Service Center Affected State: South Dakota |
2/25/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/15/2014, whichever is less |
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Extension of Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Western Service Center Affected States: North Dakota and South Dakota |
2/5/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/1/2014, whichever is less |
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Regional Emergency Declaration Issued by Western Service Center Affected States: North Dakota and South Dakota |
1/28/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 2/11/2014, whichever is sooner |
Expired State Declarations
Alabama
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Governor Declares a State of Emergency to Waive the Hours of Service Regulations for Drivers for the Transport of Feed and Live Poultry | 2/12/2014 | 2/23/2014 |
| Alabama Governor Issues Emergency Declaration to Provide Regulatory Relief for CMV Operations Providing Direct Assistance Delivering Propane and Heating Fuels | 1/23/2014 | In effect until the threat to public safety and health ends and this Proclamation is terminated |
Arkansas
| Description | Effective | Expired On |
|---|---|---|
| Proclamation DR 14-28: Arkansas Governor Declares State of Emergency | 04/28/2014 | 6/5/2014 |
| Arkansas Governor Declares a State of Emergency Applying to Commercial Carriers Hauling Liquefied Petroleum Products | 1/3/2014 | 1/17/2014, or until emergency conditions cease to exist, whichever is sooner |
Colorado
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Governor Issues Emergency Declaration to Authorize Temporary Exception to Hours of Service Regulations for CMVs Used for Propane Transport | 2/7/2014 | 3/7/2014 unless amended or terminated by executive order |
Connecticut
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Connecticut Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles Grants a Limited Exemption from the Hours-of-Service Provisions | 3/7/2014 | 3/15/2014 or sooner if terminated by the Commissioner |
| Connecticut Governor Proclaims a State of Civil Preparedness Emergency | 2/13/2014 | Unknown |
| Connecticut Provides Emergency Exemption from Hours of Service of Drivers | 2/11/2014 | 3/1/2014 |
| Emergency Exemption Issued for Connecticut from Hours of Service of Drivers | 1/23/2014 | 2/11/2014 or sooner if terminated by the Commissioner |
| Emergency Exemption Issued for Connecticut from Hours of Service of Drivers | 1/10/2014 | 1/16/2014 or sooner if terminated by the Commissioner |
Delaware
| Description | Effective | Expired On |
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| Delaware Approves Emergency Waiver Requested by Mid Atlantic Propane Gas Association Regarding Hours-of-Service Regulations and Intrastate Delivery of Heating Fuels | 1/19/2014 | 1/22/2014 |
Florida
| Description | Effective | Expired On |
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Executive Order 14-144 Emergency Management - Severe Weather and Flash Flooding Limited to certain counties within the declaration as described. |
4/30/2014 | 5/30/2014 |
Georgia
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Georgia Governor Issues Executive Order to Suspend Federal Rules and Regulations for Commercial Vehicle Operators | 1/31/2014 | 2/14/2014 |
| Georgia Governor Declares State of Emergency in Response to Winter Storms | 1/28/2014 | 1/31/2014 |
| Georgia Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for CMV Drivers Transporting Liquid Petroleum Gas | 1/10/2014 | 1/17/2014 or upon conclusion of the emergency |
Indiana
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Indiana Governor Declares a State of Emergency to Provide Relief from Hours of Service for Intrastate CMV Drivers Transporting Propane | 2/28/2014 | 3/15/2014 |
| Indiana Governor Extends Emergency Declaration for Motor Carriers and Drivers Transporting Propane | 1/29/2014 | 3/1/2014 |
Iowa
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Iowa Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for CMV Drivers Transporting Propane | 1/10/2014 | 1/28/2014 |
| Iowa Governor Issues Emergency Declaration Due to Propane Shortage | 12/19/2013 | 1/2/2014 |
| Governor Branstad approves emergency proclamation allowing for more diesel transport | 11/20/14 | 12/5/14 |
Kansas
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Kansas Governor Issues Executive Order for Motor Carriers Delivering Propane Directly Participating in Relief Efforts | 1/14/2014 | 2/13/2014 |
| Kansas Governor Issues Executive Order for Motor Carriers Delivering Propane and Participating in Relief Efforts | 1/9/2014 | 1/14/2014 |
Kentucky
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Emergency Declaration for Kentucky Provides Exemption from Hours of Service Regulations for Delivery and Transport of Agricultural and Feed Products | 2/7/2014 | 2/28/2014 |
| Emergency Declaration and Exemption of Hours-of-Service Regulations for Delivery of Propane Issued for Kentucky | 1/8/2014 | 1/28/2014 |
Louisiana
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Louisiana Governor Declares a State of Emergency Due to Extreme Cold Temperatures and Propane Shortage | 1/22/2014 | 2/20/2014 |
Maine
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Maine Governor Declares a State of Emergency to Aid Delivery of Heating Fuel and Bulk Petroleum Products | 1/19/2014 | 2/8/2014 |
| Maine Governor Extends Emergency Declaration Due to Arctic Cold Temperatures | 12/13/2013 | 1/18/2014 |
Maryland
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Maryland Governor Declares a State of Emergency for Potential Impact from Impending Severe Storms and Significant Winter Weather | 2/11/2014 | Unknown |
| Maryland Department of Transportation Approves Waiver from Hours-of-Service Limitations for Mid Atlantic Propane Gas Association | 1/16/2014 | 1/21/2014 |
Massachusetts
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Massachusetts Governor Declares an Emergency Pertaining to the Transportation of Propane Gas, Heating Oil and Diesel Fuel | 1/8/2014 | 1/12/2014 |
| Massachusetts Governor Declares an Emergency Pertaining to the Transportation of Propane Gas, Heating Oil and Diesel Fuel | 1/2/2014 | 1/7/2014 |
Michigan
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Michigan Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for the Transportation of Propane and Heating Oil | 1/10/2014 | 1/31/2014 or upon conclusion of the emergency |
| Michigan Governor Issues Emergency Declaration Due to Propane Shortage | 12/20/2013 | 1/10/2014 |
Minnesota
Mississippi
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Mississippi Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for Significant Winter Storm to Support Local Government Response and Recovery Efforts | 1/28/2014 | In effect until threat to public safety ceases to exist |
Missouri
New Hampshire
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| New Hampshire Governor Extends Emergency Waiver | 12/27/2013 | 1/11/2014 |
New Jersey
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| New Jersey Governor Issues Emergency Declaration Pertaining to Delivery of Rock Salt | 1/8/2014 | 2/8/2014 |
| New Jersey Governor Issues Emergency Declaration Pertaining to Delivery of Propane and Heating Fuel | 1/8/2014 | 1/31/2014 |
| New Jersey Governor Declares a State of Emergency | 1/2/2014 | In effect until an emergency no longer exists |
| New Jersey Governor Issues Emergency Declaration Due to Propane Shortage | 12/23/2013 | 1/11/2014 |
New York
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| 11/18/14 | 12/17/14 | |
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NOTE: The exemption above amends Case-27647, which expired on 1/31/2014 |
12/18/2013 | 2/11/2014 unless otherwise ordered |
| New York Amends Hours-of-Service Regulations for Intrastate Transportation of Gasoline and Heating Fuel | 12/18/2013 | 1/31/2014 unless otherwise ordered |
North Carolina
| Description | Effective | Expired On |
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Executive Order No. 50 - Declaration of a State of Emergency Limited to certain counties within the declaration as described. |
4/28/2014 | 5/28/2014 |
| North Carolina Governor Temporarily Suspends Motor Vehicle Regulations to Ensure Restoration of Utility Services | 3/7/2014 | 3/22/2014 or the duration of the emergency, whichever is less |
| North Carolina Governor Temporarily Suspends Motor Vehicle Regulations for Restoration of Utility Services and the Transportation of Essentials | 2/11/2014 | 3/12/2014 or the duration of the emergency, whichever is less |
| North Carolina Governor's Executive Order Temporarily Suspends Motor Vehicle Regulations to Ensure Adequate Fuel Supplies Throughout the State | 1/15/2014 | In effect for thirty days or the duration of the emergency, whichever is less |
North Dakota
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| North Carolina Governor Temporarily Suspends Motor Vehicle Regulations to Ensure Restoration of Utility Services | 2/5/2014 | 3/7/2014 |
| North Carolina Governor Temporarily Suspends Motor Vehicle Regulations for Restoration of Utility Services and the Transportation of Essentials | 1/7/2014 | 2/6/2014 |
Ohio
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Extension of State Declaration Provides Regulatory Relief for CMV's Delivering Highway Rock Salt and Snow/Ice Melting Materials in Ohio | 2/14/2014 | In effect for the duration of the emergency or until 3/1/2014, whichever is less |
| Ohio Provides Regulatory Relief from HOS for CMVs Transporting Road Salt and Related Materials for Commercial Delivery to Governmental Entities | 1/24/2014 | 1/31/2014 |
| Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Grants Regulatory Relief from Hours-of-Service Requirements for Intrastate CMV Drivers Transporting Motor Fuels, Heating Oil and Propane | 1/17/2014 | 1/31/2014 |
| Ohio Grants Regulatory Relief from Hours-of-Service Requirements for Intrastate CMV Drivers Transporting Motor Fuels, Heating Oil and Propane | 1/6/2014 | 1/10/2014 |
| PUCO Regulatory Relief Water for Fulton, Lucas and Wood Counties | 8/2/14 | 8/9/14 |
Oklahoma
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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Oklahoma Governor Amends Executive Order Pertaining to Propane Delivery NOTE: The exemption above amends Executive Order 2014-01, which expired on 2/5/2014 |
1/6/2014 | 3/2/2014 |
| Oklahoma Governor Issues Emergency Declaration Pertaining to Propane Delivery | 1/6/2014 | 2/5/2014 |
Oregon
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Emergency Relief from Motor Carrier Safety Regulations | 7/17/14 | 8/16/14 |
Pennsylvania
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Pennsylvania Issues Exemption to Comply with Driver Hour of Service Limitations | 2/14/2014 | 2/18/2014 |
| Pennsylvania Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for the Transportation of Essential Supplies | 2/3/2014 | 3/2/2014 |
| Pennsylvania Issues Exemption for the Transportation of Salt for Roadway Surface Treatment Purposes | 2/3/2014 | 3/2/2014 |
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Pennsylvania Extends Waiver for the Transportation of Propane Gas and Heating Oil NOTE: The exemption above amends Exemption 2014-01, which expired on 1/25/2014 |
1/26/2014 | 2/11/2014 |
| Pennsylvania Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for the Transportation of Propane and Heating Oil | 1/9/2014 | 1/25/2014 |
Rhode Island
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Rhode Island Governor Issues Proclamation for Commercial Carriers of Heating Oil and Propane Gas | 1/3/2014 | 1/5/2014 |
South Carolina
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| President Obama Signs South Carolina Emergency Declaration | 2/12/2014 | Unknown |
| South Carolina Governor Issues Executive Order to Waive Truck Restrictions | 2/11/2014 | Unknown |
| South Carolina Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for Severe Winter Weather Impact | 2/11/2014 | Unknown |
| Governor Issues Emergency Declaration to Ensure Uninterrupted Supply of Residual Oils for Industrial Use | 1/23/2014 | 2/21/2014 |
South Dakota
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| South Dakota Governor Issues Emergency Declaration for the Transportation of Propane and Heating Oil | 1/8/2014 | 2/8/2014 or upon conclusion of the emergency |
| 11/13/14 | 12/13/2014 |
Tennessee
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Tennessee Governor Issues Emergency Declaration to Ensure the Uninterrupted Delivery of Feed and Chickens to the Poultry Industry (PDF) | 2/19/2014 | 3/20/2014 |
| Tennessee Governor Declares a State of Emergency to Ensure Uninterrupted Delivery of Home Heating Fuels (PDF) | 1/21/2014 | 2/21/2014 |
Texas
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Governor Perry Renews Proclamation Declaring Liquefied Petroleum Gas Emergency | 2/4/2014 | 2/18/2014 |
| State of Texas Waives Texas Licensing, Permitting, and Certification Requirements for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Trucks and Operators | 1/22/2014 | 2/5/2014 |
Vermont
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Vermont Extends Emergency Declaration for Bulk Transport of Propane | 1/13/2014 | 1/21/2014 |
| Vermont Expands Emergency Declaration Pertaining to Delivery of Propane to Distributors, Homes and Businesses | 12/20/2013 | 1/13/2014 |
Virginia
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Virginia Issues Limited Exemption of Hours of Service for Carriers Transporting Essential Relief Supplies | 2/11/2014 | 3/1/2014 |
| Virginia Governor Issues Emergency Declaration in Support of Emergency Relief Supplies Due to Severe Winter Weather | 1/30/2014 | 3/1/2014 |
| Virginia Waives Registration and License Requirements for Carriers Transporting Emergency Relief Supplies | 1/30/2014 | 1/30/2014 |
West Virginia
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| West Virginia Governor Issues State of Emergency Due to Contaminated Water Supply | 1/9/2014 | Unknown |
Wisconsin
| Description | Effective | Expires On |
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| Governor Walker again extends hours for gas and diesel truck drivers | 10/31/14 | 12/1/14 |
| Wisconsin Governor Declares State of Emergency Due to Extreme Cold Temperatures and Propane Shortage | 12/24/2013 | 1/22/2014 |
Last updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2019