On Thursday, September 27, 2012, in Dallas, TX, FMCSA will host a third public listening session to receive comments on the applicability of the oilfield operations exceptions in the hours-of-service (HOS) regulations.
FMCSA extended the deadline for public comments from August 6 to October 5, 2012.
The first public listening session was hosted on August 17, 2012, in Denver, CO, and a second listening session was held on August 21, 2012, near Pittsburgh, PA
AGENDA (central daylight time)
1:00 - 1:05 p.m.
- Opening statement by Scott Darling, FMCSA Chief Counsel
- Purpose of listening session
- Introduction of FMCSA representatives
1:05 - 1:10 p.m.
- Introduction by Scott Giering, Facilitator
- Discussion of ground rules and administrative details
1:10 - 3:00 p.m.
Oilfield Exceptions to HOS Rules
- Pre-scheduled comments by attendees
- Comments by registrants (facilitator will seek audience participation)
- Comments from Webcast audience presented by facilitator
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
3:30 - 5:20 p.m.
Continuation of Public Comments on Guidance and Exceptions
- Pre-scheduled comments by attendees
- Comments by registrants (facilitator will seek audience participation)
- Comments from Webcast audience presented by facilitator
NOTE: This commenting session will conclude early if the audience has no more comments to share.
5:20 - 5:30 p.m.
- Closing remarks by Larry Minor, FMCSA Associate Administrator for Policy
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