[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 49, Volume 5] [Revised as of October 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 49CFR381.320] [Page 156] TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PART 381_WAIVERS, EXEMPTIONS, AND PILOT PROGRAMS--Table of Contents Subpart C_Procedures for Applying for Exemptions Sec. 381.320 How long will it take the agency to respond to my application for an exemption? The agency will attempt to issue a final decision within 180 days of the date it receives your application. However, if you leave out important details or other information necessary for the FMCSA to prepare a meaningful request for public comments, the agency will attempt to issue a final decision within 180 days of the date it receives the additional information.