FMCSA Extends Regional Emergency Declaration

Effective February 14 – 28, 2025, FMCSA Extended the Regional Emergency Declaration for:

Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin.

On February 14^th, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a Regional Emergency Declaration extending the previous (January 10^th and January 27^th) declaration and extension, respectively, for fifteen states. The waiver is in response to the severe winter storms, extreme low temperatures, and current emergency conditions.  

The waiver was obtained based on the information provided by the NPGA membership to FMCSA.

The Emergency Declaration provides emergency relief from hours of service requirements for drivers providing direct assistance supporting emergency relief efforts transporting heating fuel, including propane into the affected states. The declaration is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until the end of the emergency (as defined in 49 CFR § 390.5T) or until 11:59 P.M. (ET), February 28, 2025, whichever is sooner.

Questions? Contact Benjamin Nussdorf, General Counsel, Vice President Regulatory & Industry Affairs or Kate Gaziano, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Associate General Counsel.