[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: 49CFR381.200]

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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 381_WAIVERS, EXEMPTIONS, AND PILOT PROGRAMS--Table of Contents
 
               Subpart B_Procedures for Requesting Waivers
 
Sec. 381.200  What is a waiver?


    (a) A waiver is temporary regulatory relief from one or more FMCSR 
given to a person subject to the regulations, or a person who intends to 
engage in an activity that would be subject to the regulations.
    (b) A waiver provides the person with relief from the regulations 
for up to three months.
    (c) A waiver is intended for unique, non-emergency events and is 
subject to conditions imposed by the Administrator.
    (d) Waivers may only be granted from one or more of the requirements 
contained in the following parts and sections of the FMCSRs:
    (1) Part 382--Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing;
    (2) Part 383--Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements 
and Penalties;
    (3) Sec. 390.19 Motor Carrier Identification Report;
    (4) Sec. 390.21 Marking of commercial motor vehicles;
    (5) Part 391--Qualifications of Drivers;
    (6) Part 392--Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles;
    (7) Part 393--Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation;
    (8) Part 395--Hours of Service of Drivers;
    (9) Part 396--Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance (except Sec. 
396.25); and
    (10) Part 399--Step, Handhold and Deck Requirements.