Federal Register #FMCSA-2026-1521

FMCSA Requests Comment on Lone Star Haz Mat Response, LLC's Hours of Service Exemption Application

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comment on an exemption application from Lone Star Haz Mat Response, LLC. - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), U.S. Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - Lone Star Haz Mat Response, LLC (service provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Hazardous materials incident response - Environmental cleanup - Emergency response services - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Exemption from hours of service (HOS) regulations for Lone Star's field response drivers - Applies to drivers returning to their work location or residence after incident response operations - Sought due to unpredictable timing and duration of hazmat response - FMCSA will review safety analyses and public comments before making a decision

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is requesting public comment on an application for exemption from Lone Star Haz Mat Response, LLC. The exemption would allow Lone Star's field response drivers to exceed the hours of service (HOS) requirements when returning to their normal work reporting location or residence following hazardous materials incident response operations. Lone Star provides hazardous materials incident response, environmental cleanup, and emergency response services under contract with state and federal agencies. The exemption is sought because these operations are unpredictable in timing and duration, and drivers may exhaust their HOS limits while completing response activities. FMCSA will review the application, safety analyses, and public comments before granting or denying the exemption.

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