Regulatory Guidance
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| Subject | Agency Identifier | Topic | Issued Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| For which actions in the Clearinghouse are employers charged a fee? | FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382-FAQ019 | Guidance regarding Clearinghouse fees | |
| How much does it cost to conduct limited and full queries in the Clearinghouse? | FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382-FAQ011 | Guidance on the cost per Clearinghouse query | |
| What information must be displayed on the electronic logging device (ELD) or provided on the ELD printout? | FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ64(2017-11-07)-CORR1 | ELD Guidance | |
| How do I purchase a query plan? | FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382-FAQ030 | Guidance on purchasing a Clearinghouse query plan | |
| How do I register as a Clearinghouse Assistant? | FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.711-FAQ001 | Guidance on how to register as a Clearinghouse Assistant | |
| What can a Clearinghouse Assistant do? | FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382-FAQ004 | Clearinghouse FAQ | |
| Who is a Clearinghouse Administrator? | FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382-FAQ002 | Guidance on who is a Clearinghouse Administrator | |
| How are employers and consortia/third-party administrators (C/TPAs) required to use the Clearinghouse? | FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382-FAQ015 | Guidance on how employers and C-TPAs use the Clearinghouse | |
| What happens if an employer or service agent submits false information to the Clearinghouse? | FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.723-FAQ001 | Guidance stating that providing false information in the Clearinghouse is prohibited | |
| Who is authorized to use the Clearinghouse? | FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382-FAQ010 | Guidance on Clearinghouse Users |