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Hours of Service of Drivers: Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME); Application for Exemption

Notice of application for exemption; request for comments.

FMCSA announces that it has received an application for exemption from a requirement in its hours-of-service (HOS) rules from the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME). IME requests that a member of a driving team who is transporting hazardous materials requiring constant attendance in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and who is using the sleeper berth be allowed to exit the sleeper berth for brief specified periods without being considered "on duty." FMCSA requests public comment on IME's application for exemption.

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