Letters, Petitions and Comments
Petition to Update Operational Policy 4 Incorporation by Reference
December 4, 2023
CVSA Submits Comments on ANPRM Modernizing the HMR
November 29, 2023
On Nov. 29, CVSA submitted comments in response to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking stakeholder feedback on initiatives PHMSA is considering that may modernize the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and improve efficiencies, while maintaining or improving a current high level of safety.
CVSA Submits Comments on SFD ANPRM
November 27, 2023
On Nov. 27, CVSA submitted comments in response to FMCSA’s ANPRM regarding the agency’s interest in developing a new methodology to determine when a motor carrier is not fit to operate commercial motor vehicles in or affecting interstate commerce.
CVSA Submits Comments on Proposed Federal Appeals Process for RDRs
November 13, 2023
On Nov. 13, CVSA submitted comments in response to FMCSA’s notice and request for comments regarding the agency’s proposal to develop and implement a federal appeals process for Requests for Data Review (RDRs) submitted to the agency through the DataQs system.
CVSA Submits Petition for Reconsideration to FMCSA Regarding Emergency Exemption Final Rule
November 2, 2023
On Nov. 2, CVSA submitted a petition for reconsideration regarding FMCSA’s recent final rule on the applicability of emergency exemptions.
CVSA Sends Letter Supporting Beyond Compliance to FMCSA
October 23, 2023
On Oct. 23, CVSA sent a letter in support of the creation of a Beyond Compliance program within FMCSA to recognize motor carriers for safe practices and to help better distinguish between carriers who are merely compliant with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and those who take additional steps to ensure not only compliance, but a higher safety culture overall.
CVSA Requests Extension to SFD ANPRM Comment Period
October 6, 2023
On Oct. 6, CVSA requested a 30-day extension to the comment period for the Safety Fitness Determinations (SFD) advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM).
CVSA and CVBMC Submit Comments to AEB NPRM
September 5, 2023
On Sept. 5, CVSA, on behalf of the Commercial Vehicle Brake Manufacturers Council (CVBMC), submitted comments regarding the joint notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) from NHTSA and FMCSA proposing automatic emergency braking (AEB) and other related requirements for heavy duty vehicles.
CVSA Submits Comments on FMCSA’s Proposed Changes to the SMS
May 16, 2023
On May 16, CVSA submitted comments in response to the FMCSA’s request for comments on proposed changes to the agency’s Safety Measurement System (SMS).
Petition to Amend CFR § 393.67(c)(12) Construction of Liquid Fuel Tanks
April 5, 2023
On April 5, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to amend CFR § 393.67(c)(12) by removing subsection (i).