[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 49, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 49CFR350.101] [Page 803-804] TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PART 350_COMMERCIAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM--Table of Contents Subpart A_General Sec. 350.101 What is the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP)? Subpart A_General Sec. 350.101 What is the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP)? 350.103 What is the purpose of this part? 350.105 What definitions are used in this part? 350.107 What jurisdictions are eligible for MCSAP funding? 350.109 What are the national program elements? 350.111 What constitutes ``traffic enforcement'' for the purpose of the MCSAP? Subpart B_Requirements for Participation 350.201 What conditions must a State meet to qualify for Basic Program Funds? 350.203 [Reserved] 350.205 How and when does a State apply for MCSAP funding? 350.207 What response does a State receive to its CVSP submission? 350.209 How does a State demonstrate that it satisfies the conditions for Basic Program funding? 350.211 What is the format of the certification required by Sec. 350.209? 350.213 What must a State CVSP include? 350.215 What are the consequences for a State that fails to perform according to an approved CVSP or otherwise fails to meet the conditions of this part? 350.217 What are the consequences for a State with a CDL program not in substantial compliance with 49 CFR part 384, subpart B? Subpart C_Funding 350.301 What level of effort must a State maintain to qualify for MCSAP funding? 350.303 What are the State and Federal shares of expenses incurred under an approved CVSP? 350.305 Are U.S. Territories subject to the matching funds requirement? 350.307 How long are MCSAP funds available to a State? 350.309 What activities are eligible for reimbursement under the MCSAP? 350.311 What specific items are eligible for reimbursement under the MCSAP? 350.313 How are MCSAP funds allocated? 350.315 How may Basic Program Funds be used? 350.317 What are Incentive Funds and how may they be used? 350.319 What are permissible uses of High Priority Activity Funds? 350.321 What are permissible uses of Border Activity Funds? 350.323 What criteria are used in the Basic Program Funds allocation? 350.325 [Reserved] 350.327 How may States qualify for Incentive Funds? 350.329 How may a State or a local agency qualify for High Priority or Border Activity Funds? 350.331 How does a State ensure its laws and regulations are compatible with the FMCSRs and HMRs? 350.333 What are the guidelines for the compatibility review? 350.335 What are the consequences if my State has laws or regulations incompatible with the Federal regulations? 350.337 How may State laws and regulations governing motor carriers, CMV drivers, and CMVs in interstate commerce differ from the FMCSRs and still be considered compatible? 350.339 What are tolerance guidelines? 350.341 What specific variances from the FMCSRs are allowed for State laws and regulations governing motor carriers, CMV drivers, and CMVs engaged in intrastate commerce and not subject to Federal jurisdiction? 350.343 How may a State obtain a new exemption for State laws and regulations for a specific industry involved in intrastate commerce? 350.345 How does a State apply for additional variances from the FMCSRs? Authority: 49 U.S.C. 13902, 31100-31104, 31108, 31136, 31140-31141, 31161, 31310-31311, 31502; and 49 CFR 1.73. Source: 65 FR 15102, Mar. 21, 2000, unless otherwise noted. The MCSAP is a Federal grant program that provides financial assistance to States to reduce the number and severity of accidents and hazardous materials incidents involving commercial motor vehicles (CMV). The goal of the MCSAP is to reduce CMV-involved accidents, fatalities, and injuries through [[Page 804]] consistent, uniform, and effective CMV safety programs. Investing grant monies in appropriate safety programs will increase the likelihood that safety defects, driver deficiencies, and unsafe motor carrier practices will be detected and corrected before they become contributing factors to accidents. The MCSAP also sets forth the conditions for participation by States and local jurisdictions and promotes the adoption and uniform enforcement of safety rules, regulations, and standards compatible with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and Federal Hazardous Material Regulations (HMRs) for both interstate and intrastate motor carriers and drivers.