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BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA
TO: All Concerned Persons
1. On June 12, 2017, the Department of Transportation proposes to amend the above-stated rules.
2. The Department of Transportation will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this rulemaking process or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact the Department of Transportation no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 2, 2017, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Dennis Hult, Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Services Division, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, Montana, 59620-1001; telephone (406) 444-9237; fax (406) 444-6136; TTY Service (406) 444-7696 or (800) 335-7592; or e-mail dhult@mt.gov.
3. The rules as proposed to be amended provide as follows, new matter underlined, deleted matter interlined:
18.8.1502 FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY RULES AND STATE MODIFICATIONS (1) Any commercial motor vehicle or motor carrier subject to regulation by the department under 61-10-154, MCA, shall comply with and the department adopts by reference the following portions of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation, subject to the provisions of (2). The regulations adopted are 49 CFR part 373, 49 CFR part 375, 49 CFR parts 377 through 379, 49 CFR part 382, 49 CFR part 383, 49 CFR part 385, 49 CFR part 387, 49 CFR parts 390 through 399, and Appendix G to subchapter B of chapter III, Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as updated through (2) remains the same.
AUTH: 61-10-155, MCA IMP: 61-10-141, 61-10-154, MCA
Reason: The proposed amendment to all CFR sections is necessary to adopt the most current published Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, thereby assuring MDT's administrative rule associated with commercial vehicle safety substantially complies with the federal motor carrier safety regulations as listed in 61-10-154, MCA. The specific proposed amendment to 49 CFR Part 395 is necessary for Montana to adopt the new federal requirement that certain commercial vehicles must be equipped with Electronic Logging Devices (ELDS) to record hours-of-service of drivers. Adoption of all listed CFR sections will assure MDT remains eligible for continued Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) federal funding to support its Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) safety program.
18.8.1503 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (1) A commercial motor vehicle, motor carrier, or hazardous materials shipper shall comply with and the department adopts by reference the following federal regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation concerning the transportation of hazardous materials: 49 CFR part 107, 49 CFR part 171, 49 CFR part 172, 49 CFR part 173, 49 CFR part 177, 49 CFR part 178, and 49 CFR part 180. The regulations adopted may be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, chapter I, subchapters B and C, as updated through
AUTH: 61-10-155, MCA IMP: 61-10-154, MCA
REASON: The proposed amendment is necessary to adopt the most current published version of the federal hazardous materials regulations.
18.8.1505 SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM: PURPOSE AND OUT-OF-SERVICE CRITERIA (1) remains the same. (2) In addition to the federal regulations adopted in ARM 18.8.1502, the safety inspection program will follow Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (April 1, (3) remains the same.
AUTH: 61-10-155, MCA IMP: 61-10-154, MCA
Reason: The proposed amendment is necessary to adopt the most current CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Uniform "Out-of-Service" criteria. The CVSA North American out-of-service criteria is a standard used by all CVSA certified safety inspectors in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to inspect commercial vehicles and drivers. The 2017 changes to the CVSA may be viewed at http://cvsa.org/wp-content/uploads/April-1-2017-OOSC-Changes-Website-Version.pdf.
4. Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments concerning the proposed action in writing to: Dennis Hult, Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Services Division, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, Montana, 59620-1001; telephone (406) 444-9237; fax (406) 444-6136; TTY Service (406) 444-7696 or (800) 335-7592; or e-mail dhult@mt.gov, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., June 9, 2017.
5. If persons who are directly affected by the proposed action wish to express their data, views, or arguments orally or in writing at a public hearing, they must make written request for a hearing and submit this request along with any written comments to Dennis Hult at the above address no later than 5:00 p.m., June 9, 2017.
6. If the agency receives requests for a public hearing on the proposed action from either 10 percent or 25, whichever is less, of the persons directly affected by the proposed action; from the appropriate administrative rule review committee of the Legislature; from a governmental subdivision or agency; or from an association having not less than 25 members who will be directly affected, a hearing will be held at a later date. Notice of the hearing will be published in the Montana Administrative Register. Ten percent of those directly affected has been determined to be 765 persons based on the current 7652 active USDOT accounts based in Montana.
7. The department maintains a list of interested persons who wish to receive notices of rulemaking actions proposed by this agency. Persons who wish to have their name added to the list shall make a written request that includes the name, e-mail, and mailing address of the person to receive notices and specifies for which program the person wishes to receive notices. Notices will be sent by e-mail unless a mailing preference is noted in the request. Such written request may be mailed or delivered to the contact person in 4 above or may be made by completing a request form at any rules hearing held by the department.
8. An electronic copy of this proposal notice is available through the Secretary of State’s web site at http://sos.mt.gov/ARM/Register. The Secretary of State strives to make the electronic copy of this notice conform to the official version of the notice, as printed in the Montana Administrative Register, but advises all concerned persons that in the event of a discrepancy between the official printed text of the notice and the electronic version of the notice, only the official printed text will be considered. In addition, although the Secretary of State works to keep its web site accessible at all times, concerned persons should be aware that the web site may be unavailable during some periods, due to system maintenance or technical problems.
9. The bill sponsor contact requirements of 2-4-302, MCA, do not apply.
10. With regard to the requirements of 2-4-111, MCA, the department has determined the amendment of ARM 18.8.1503 and 18.8.1505 will not significantly and directly impact small businesses. The department has determined the amendment of ARM 18.8.1502 may significantly and directly impact certain small businesses.
11. With regard to the requirements of 2-15-142, MCA, the department has determined that the amendment of the above-referenced rules will not have direct tribal implications.
/s/ Carol Grell Morris /s/ Michael T. Tooley Carol Grell Morris Michael T. Tooley Rule Reviewer Director Department of Transportation
Certified to the Secretary of State May 1, 2017. |
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