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The governmental interpretation area is designed to give you direct access to those governmental agencies which have issued official interpretations concerning regulations affecting the transportation industry.
The docket area is designed to provide you with direct access to specific federal rule making information concerning both safety and hazardous material transportation regulations.
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Change to the Fines and Penalties for Hazmat Violations
Changes to the Shipping Paper Retention Period
Hazmat Exemptions are now Special Permits
Changes to Hours of Service 8-19-05
Requirements for CDL Background Checks 3-24-05
MCSIA Update 3-24-05
Safety Performance History of New Drivers 03-04-04
Security Tips
Security Tips from RSPA
FMCSA - Hours of Service Revision
FHWA-97-3103 - Commercial Driver Disqualification Provision (09/99 - Railroad Crossings Final Rule)
MC-97-3 – Changes to FMCSR
HM-206 – Improvements to HazMat Identification System (4/1/98)
HM-206 – 1/8/97
HM-200 - HazMat In Intrastate Commerce
HM-215D - Harmonization with the UN Recommendations
FMCSA-98-3542 - New Medical Examination Certificate