Federal Register #2026-11016

FMCSA Seeks Comments on Exemption for DACA Recipients to Obtain Class B CDLs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), under the Transportation Department, is seeking public input on a regulatory exemption request: - FMCSA is considering an application from Jenifer Sanchez Vilchis to allow DACA recipients with valid Employment Authorization Documents to obtain and hold Class B passenger-vehicle Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) - The exemption would permit States to issue Class B CDLs to DACA holders under the same conditions as other lawfully work-authorized individuals - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved in this notice - The request is regulatory in nature, with no specified part numbers, purchase quantities, or procurement requirements - FMCSA will review the application, safety analyses, and public comments before making a decision

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests public comment on Jenifer Sanchez Vilchis's application for an exemption to allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients with valid Employment Authorization Documents to obtain and hold a Class B passenger-vehicle Commercial Driver's License (CDL) under the same conditions as other lawfully work-authorized individuals. Ms. Sanchez Vilchis requests an immediate, temporary exemption to permit States to issue Class B CDLs to DACA holders. The notice explains that FMCSA will review the application, safety analyses, and public comments to determine whether to grant or deny the exemption. Comments on the application must be received by July 2, 2026.

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