[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: 49CFR385.323]

[Page 1012]
 
                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 385_SAFETY FITNESS PROCEDURES--Table of Contents
 
             Subpart D_New Entrant Safety Assurance Program
 
Sec. 385.323  May the FMCSA extend the period under Sec. 385.319(c) for 

a new entrant to take corrective action to remedy its safety management 
practices?

    (a) If a new entrant that transports passengers in a CMV designed or 
used to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, or 
transports hazardous materials in quantities requiring placarding, has 
submitted evidence that corrective actions have been taken pursuant to 
Sec. 385.319(c) and the FMCSA cannot make a determination regarding the 
adequacy of the corrective actions within the 45 day period, the period 
may be extended for up to 10 days at the discretion of the FMCSA.
    (b) The FMCSA may extend the 60-day period in Sec. 385.319(c)(2), 
for up to an additional 60 days provided FMCSA determines that the new 
entrant is making a good faith effort to remedy its safety management 
practices.