Action
Notice of application for exemption; request for comments.
Summary
FMCSA announces that it has received an application from R.J. Corman Railroad Services, Cranemasters, Inc., ("Companies") and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association, Inc. requesting a limited exemption from the regulatory hours-of-service (HOS) maximum driving time requirements for drivers of property- carrying vehicles. The applicants request the exemption to enable affected railroad employees, subject to the HOS rule, to respond to an unplanned event that occurs outside of or extends beyond the employee's normal work hours. FMCSA requests public comment on the Companies' application for exemption.