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Application of Exceptions

Federal Register Title and Cite

Hours of Service of Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles; Regulatory Guidance for Oilfield Exception


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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/06/05/2012-13584/hours-of-service-of-drivers-of-commercial-motor-vehicles-regulatory-guidance-for-oilfield-exception

Federal Register Description/Summary

This document clarifies the applicability of the ‘‘Oilfield operations’’ exceptions in 49 CFR

395.1(d)(1) and 395.1(d)(2) to the ‘‘Hours of Service of Drivers’’ regulations. The regulatory guidance is being revised to ensure consistent understanding and application of the regulatory exceptions.

Regulation / Statute Cite (if any): 49 CFR 395.1(d), 49 U.S.C. 31502(b)

Regulatory Topic: Application of Exceptions
Effective Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Issued Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012