Your chance to talk about HOS with the FMCSA

From Ray LaHood's Blog "Fast Lane"

February 17, 2011, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will hold a public listening session on proposed changes to HOS requirements for commercial truck drivers. FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro and other officials will be on hand.

From 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. EST, the public can participate by phone (1-866-254-5938, passcode 191857) or by watching the webcast.

As part of the webcast, FMCSA officials will also take online comments and questions from the public starting at 12 noon until 12 midnight EST. You can submit your questions or comments using the webcast page.

Check the FMCSA web site for details about the live webcast and the on-line comment-and-question forum. 

Comments on the proposed rule may also be submitted by mail, fax and online through our traditional processes for receiving public comments on our rulemaking proposals. 

“Our goal …is to hear what you think about the proposed rule. Whether you're a driver, safety advocate, enforcement official, truck company owner, union representative, or anyone with a concern about this proposed rule, this is a great opportunity to get involved in the rulemaking process. I know you have lots to say about this proposed rule. We look forward to hearing from you, “ said Ray LaHood, DOT Secretary.