2126-AB02 201104 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2126 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA 2100 Department of Transportation DOT Commercial Driver's License Testing and Commercial Learner's Permit Standards This rulemaking would establish revisions to the commercial driver's license knowledge and skills testing standards as required by section 4019 of TEA-21, implement fraud detection and prevention initiatives at the State driver licensing agencies as required by the SAFE Port Act of 2006, and establish new minimum Federal standards for States to issue commercial learner's permits (CLPs), based in part on the requirements of section 4122 of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). In addition to ensuring the applicant has the appropriate knowledge and skills to operate a commercial motor vehicle, this rule would establish the minimum information that must be on the CLP document and the electronic driver's record. The rule would also establish maximum issuance and renewal periods, establish a minimum age limit, address issues related to a driver's State of Domicile, and incorporate previous regulatory guidance into the Federal regulations. This rulemaking would also address issues raised in the SAFE Port Act. Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Completed Actions No No 49 CFR 383 49 CFR 384 49 CFR 385 PL 109-347, sec 703 49 USC 31102 PL 105-178, 112 Stat 414 (1998) PL 99-570, title XII, 100 Stat 3207 (1086) PL 102-240, sec 4007(a)(1), Stat 1914, 2151 PL 109-59 (2005), sec 4122 49 USC 31136 Statutory Final 04/13/2008 Final Rule The statutory deadline results from section 703 of the SAFE Port Act (enacted October 13, 2006). The Act requires the Agency to implement certain statutory provisions within 18 months of enactment. No NPRM 04/09/2008 73 FR 19282 NPRM Comment Period End 06/09/2008 NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/09/2008 73 FR 32520 NPRM Comment Period End 07/09/2008 Final Rule 05/09/2011 76 FR 26854 Final Rule Effective 07/08/2011 Docket ID FMCSA-2007-27659 Yes Businesses Governmental Jurisdictions State No www.regulations.gov www.regulations.gov Yes No 2126-AB00 Related to Robert Redmond 2126 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA 202-366-5014 robert.redmond@dot.gov MC-ESS, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington DC 20590