Action
Notice of application for exemption; request for comments.
Summary
FMCSA requests public comment on an application for exemption from Lone Star Haz Mat Response, LLC (Lone Star) to allow its "field response" drivers to exceed the hours of service (HOS) requirements for the purpose of returning to their normal work reporting location or residence following hazardous materials incident response operations. FMCSA is required by statute to publish a notice explaining each exemption request. This notice does not indicate what decision FMCSA will ultimately reach on the request. After reviewing the application, safety analyses, and public comments submitted, FMCSA will grant or deny the exemption.