Federal Register #2026-13189

FMCSA Requests Public Comment on Lone Star Haz Mat Response, LLC's HOS Exemption Application

This opportunity is a public notice from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding a request for exemption from hours of service (HOS) regulations: - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), U.S. Department of Transportation - Applicant: - Lone Star Haz Mat Response, LLC - Purpose: - FMCSA is seeking public comment on Lone Star Haz Mat Response, LLC's application for exemption from HOS regulations - The exemption would allow Lone Star's field response drivers to exceed HOS limits when returning to their reporting location or residence after responding to hazardous materials incidents - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - The notice is for public comment and regulatory review, not for procurement or contract award

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests public comment on an exemption application from Lone Star Haz Mat Response, LLC. The exemption would allow its "field response" drivers to exceed the hours of service requirements when returning to their normal work reporting location or residence after hazardous materials incident response operations. FMCSA will review the application, safety analyses, and public comments before deciding to grant or deny the exemption. Comments are due by July 30, 2026.

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