Federal Register #FMCSA-2025-0524

FMCSA Denies Exemption Application for CDL and ELD Requirements by Diamond Excursions Ladies Edition d/b/a Project GAP

This notice announces the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)'s decision regarding an exemption application: - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - Applicant: Diamond Excursions Ladies Edition d/b/a Project GAP - No OEMs or vendors are involved or mentioned in this notice - No products or services are being requested or procured - Subject: Application for exemption from commercial driver's license (CDL) and electronic logging device (ELD) requirements under 49 CFR 383 and 395 - FMCSA Decision: - The exemption application is denied - Denial is based on insufficient information about driver training and safety management controls - FMCSA policy does not allow relief from CDL and ELD requirements during emergencies and natural disasters - No procurement activity, contract, or purchase is associated with this notice

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces its decision to deny the application from Diamond Excursions Ladies Edition, doing business as Project GAP, for exemptions from commercial driver's license (CDL) and electronic logging device (ELD) regulations. The agency analyzed the application and public comments and determined that granting the exemptions would not achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the level without such exemptions. The decision is based on safety analysis and the lack of sufficient information on driver training and safety management controls. The notice includes references to specific CFR parts and regulations and provides links to full text and supporting documents.

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