May 30, 2018
By:
Walter G. Wright
Category:
Arkansas Environmental, Energy, and Water Law
Arkansas Environmental, Energy, and Water Law
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The Arkansas Oil Marketers Association circulated an announcement by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) which provides a Regional Emergency Declaration related to Subtropical Storm Alberto.
The Regional Emergency Declaration has been issued for the following Southeastern states:
- Florida
- Alabama
- Mississippi
- Louisiana
- Arkansas
- Tennessee
- Texas
FMCSA states that such Emergency Declarations trigger the temporary suspension of certain Federal safety regulations, including hours-of-service, for motor carriers and drivers engaged in specific aspects of the emergency relief effort.
The announcement contains contact information for additional questions.
A copy of the announcement can be downloaded here.
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