May 31, 2022 Over the weekend, FMCSA announced an extension and further modification to the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration.
FMCSA’S EMERGENCY DECLARATION THAT WAS SET TO EXPIRE ON MAY 31ST HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2022. The declaration was also modified to include transportation of: 1. Livestock and livestock feed; 2. Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis, and treatment of COVID-19; 3. Vaccines, constituent products, and medical supplies and equipment, including ancillary supplies/kits for the administration of vaccines, related to the prevention of COVID-19; 4. Supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19 such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap, and disinfectants; 5. Food, paper products, and other groceries for emergency restocking of distribution centers or stores; 6. Gasoline, diesel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), jet fuel, ethyl alcohol; and heating fuel including propane, natural gas, and heating oil; and As with the previous extension, this declaration applies only to 395.3 “Maximum Driving Time for PropertyCarrying Vehicles”. This modified declaration will remain in effect until August 31, 2022, unless terminated sooner by FMCSA. FMCSA has also added FAQs addressing declaration. As always, carriers and drivers should review the details of all waivers to ensure applicability and compliance. If you have any questions, please email me. Dan Horvath Vice President of Safety Policy
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