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DOT/FMCSA

RIN: 2126-AB22

Publication ID: Spring 2010

Title: Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles: Limiting the Use of Wireless Communication Devices
Abstract: This rulemaking would ban text messaging while operating a commercial motor vehicle. This rulemaking is in response to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration-sponsored studies that analyzed safety incidents and distracted drivers. This rulemaking would also address the National Transportation Safety Board´s "Most Wanted List" of safety recommendations.
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 383    49 CFR 384    49 CFR 390    49 CFR 391    49 CFR 392
Legal Authority: 49 USC 31136, 49 USC 31502

Legal Deadline:  None

Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM  04/00/2010

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: Federal, State
Small Entities Affected: No	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov	Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Pearlie Robinson Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 Phone:202 366-4225 Email: mcpsd@dot.gov