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DOT/FHWA RIN: 2125-AC71 Publication ID: Spring 1996 
Title: Safety Fitness Procedures; Safety Ratings 
Abstract: This action will amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to implement provisions of the Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1990 (section 15 of PL 101-500). This enactment prohibits a motor carrier that receives an "unsatisfactory" safety rating from operating commercial motor vehicles to transport hazardous materials in quantities for which vehicle placarding is required or to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver. The prohibition is effective 45 days after receipt of an unsatisfactory rating and remains in effect until a satisfactory or conditional rating is secured. This action is considered significant because of substantial public and congressional interest. The FHWA has analyzed public comments received in response to the interim final rule and the September 1994 notice. The FHWA intends to propose changes to 49 CFR 385 in an NPRM to be issued under RIN 2125-AD64. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 385   
Legal Authority: 49 USC app 2512    49 USC 104    49 USC 504    49 USC 521(b)(5)(A)    49 USC 3102    49 USC app 1814    PL 101-500   
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  08/16/1991  56 FR 40801   
Notice: Request for Comments  09/14/1994  59 FR 47203   
Additional Information: The interim final rule was effective upon publication 08/16/91. Statutory prohibition became effective January 1, 1991. ^PANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 08/16/91, 56 FR 40801
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
William C. Hill
Office of Motor Carrier Research and Standards
Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-4009