Rules and Regulations. Notice of applications for exemptions; extension of comment period

Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT
Action: Notice of applications for exemptions; extension of comment period
Citation: FR Doc. 2012-15668 · Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0154

Summary

FMCSA announces an extension of the comment period on its May 25, 2012, notice requesting public comments on the National Association of the Deaf's (NAD) application for exemptions on behalf of 45 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). On June 6, 2012, NAD formally requested that the Agency extend the comment period. The Agency grants the request for an extension.

Dates

Comments must be received on or before July 25, 2012.

Supplementary Information

Background FMCSA published a notice in the Federal Register with a request for comments on May 25, 2012 (77 FR 31423), announcing that NAD had applied for exemptions on behalf of 45 individuals from the hearing requirement in the FMCSRs. The comment period was scheduled to end on June 25. However, on June 6, NAD formally requested an extension of the comment period. After reviewing the request, FMCSA has decided to grant the request. The Agency extends the comment period for an additional 30 days to July 25, 2012. Issued on: June 20, 2012. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2012-15668 Filed 6-22-12; 11:15 am]