CDL testing, learner's permit standards, comment period extended

FMCSA extends NPRM comment period.

The Trucker Staff

6/9/2008

WASHINGTON — In response to several requests, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended until July 9 the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that was published on April 9.

FMCSA published the NPRM in the Federal Register concerning proposed requirements related to Commercial Driver's License testing and commercial learner's permit standards. It provided the public with a 60-day comment period that was to expire on June 9. Several commenters submitted requests for an extension of 30 days beyond June 9, which are in the docket. Accordingly, FMCSA extended the comment period for an additional 30 days, which now expires on July 9.

The original submission may be viewed here.

Comments must be identified by Docket ID Number FMCSA-2007-27659, and submitted by one of the following methods:

• Electronically: Through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS), at http://www.regulations.gov; and follow the instructions for submitting comments.

• Mail/Courier: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Management Facility, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t.,  Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.

• Fax: (202) 493-2251.

• Docket: For access to the docket to read comments received and background material, go to the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at http://www.regulations.gov, and search for docket ID Number FMCSA-2007-27659. Comments may also be inspected at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Management Facility, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.