Clarification of Regulations Governing Specialized Equipment for Boat Transporters
| Entry Date | September 15, 2005 |
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| Issue Number | 05-036-SWC |
| Name | Cindy Squires |
| Agency | National Marine Manufacturers Association |
| Address | 444 N. Capitol Street NW, Suite 645Washington, DC, 20001United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab) |
| Phone | (202) 737-9766 |
| Fax | (202) 628-4716 |
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| Committee | Size and Weight Committee |
| Status | Closed |
| Summary of Issue | The current specialized transporter regulations for boats were promulgated in the 1980s and reflect outdated industry practices and state laws. These regulations need to be updated to reflect current industry practices and equipment. |
| Justification or Need | Boat manufacturers are increasingly shipping their products under the conventional semi-trailer federal length regulations found at 23 C.F.R. ? 658.13 (a), (b), & (c) rather than under the specialized equipment regulations found at 23 C.F.R. ? 658.5 & 6 |
| Request for Action | NMMA requests that the CVSA Size and Weight Committee adopt a resolution requesting that that the Federal Highway Administration initiate a rulemaking to clarify and update its regulations governing specialized equipment for boat transporters. |