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Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
31301(1) | 49 App.:2716(1), (13). | Oct. 27, 1986, Pub. L. 99–570, § 12019(1)–(4), (6)–(15), 100 Stat. 3207–187, 3207–188. |
31301(2) | 49 App.:2716(3). | |
31301(3) | 49 App.:2716(4). | |
31301(4) | 49 App.:2716(6). | |
31301(5) | 49 App.:2716(7). | |
31301(6) | 49 App.:2716(2). | |
31301(7) | 49 App.:2716(8). | |
31301(8) | 49 App.:2716(9). | |
31301(9) | 49 App.:2716(10). | |
31301(10) | 49 App.:2716(11). | |
31301(11) | 49 App.:2716(5). | Oct. 27, 1986, Pub. L. 99–570, § 12019(5), 100 Stat. 3207–188; Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100–17, § 133(c)(2), 101 Stat. 172; Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102–240, § 4010, 105 Stat. 2156. |
31301(12) | 49 App.:2716(12). | |
31301(13) | 49 App.:2716(14). | |
31301(14) | 49 App.:2716(15). | |
In clause (1), the text of 49 App.:2716(13) is omitted as surplus because the complete name of the Secretary of Transportation is used the first time the term appears in a section.
In clause (4)(A), the words “at least 26,001 pounds” are substituted for “26,001 or more pounds”, and the word “prescribes” is substituted for “determines appropriate”, for consistency in the revised title.
In clause (4)(B), the words “at least 16 passengers” are substituted for “more than 15 passengers” for consistency.
Clause (4)(C)(i) is substituted for “and which has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 26,001 pounds (or such gross vehicle weight rating as determined appropriate by the Secretary under subparagraph (A))” to eliminate unnecessary words. In subclause (iii), the words “deny the application of this exception” are substituted for “waive the application of the preceding sentence” for clarity and because of the restatement.
In clause (11), the words “public streets, roads, or” are added for consistency in the revised title.
In clause (12)(C), the words “involving a fatality” are substituted for “arising in connection with a fatal traffic accident” to eliminate unnecessary words.
2012—Pars. (10) to (15). Pub. L. 112–141 added par. (10) and redesignated former pars. (10) to (14) as (11) to (15), respectively.
1999—Par. (12)(C). Pub. L. 106–159, § 201(a)(3), inserted “, other than a violation to which section 31310(b)(1)(E) or 31310(c)(1)(E) applies” after “a fatality”.
Par. (12)(D) to (G). Pub. L. 106–159, § 201(c), added subpars. (D) to (F) and redesignated former subpar. (D) as (G).
1998—Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 105–178, § 4011(a)(1), inserted “or gross vehicle weight” after “rating” first two places that term appears and “, whichever is greater,” after “26,001 pounds”.
Par. (4)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 105–178, § 4011(a)(2), inserted “is” before “transporting” in two places and before “not otherwise regulated”.
Amendment by Pub. L. 112–141 effective
Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title V, § 5401(b),
Pub. L. 112–141, div. C, title II, § 32308, “(a) “(1) Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act [see section 3(a), (b) of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment notes under section 101 of Title 23, Highways], the Secretary [of Transportation], in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, and in consultation with the States and other relevant stakeholders, shall commence a study to assess Federal and State regulatory, economic, and administrative challenges faced by members and former members of the Armed Forces, who received safety training and operated qualifying motor vehicles during their service, in obtaining commercial driver’s licenses (as defined in section 31301(3) of title 49, United States Code).“(2) The study under this subsection shall—“(A) identify written and behind-the-wheel safety training, qualification standards, knowledge and skills tests, or other operating experience members of the Armed Forces must meet that satisfy the minimum standards prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation for the operation of commercial motor vehicles under section 31305 of title 49, United States Code;“(B) compare the alcohol and controlled substances testing requirements for members of the Armed Forces with those required for holders of a commercial driver’s license;“(C) evaluate the cause of delays in reviewing applications for commercial driver’s licenses of members and former members of the Armed Forces;“(D) identify duplicative application costs;“(E) identify residency, domicile, training and testing requirements, and other safety or health assessments that affect or delay the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses to members and former members of the Armed Forces; and“(F) include other factors that the Secretary determines to be appropriate to meet the requirements of the study.“(b) “(1) Not later than 180 days after the commencement of the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives that contains the findings and recommendations from the study.“(2) The report under paragraph (1) shall include—“(A) findings related to the study requirements under subsection (a)(2);“(B) recommendations for the Federal and State legislative, regulatory, and administrative actions necessary to address challenges identified in subparagraph (A); and“(C) a plan to implement the recommendations for which the Secretary has authority.“(c) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and in cooperation with the States, shall implement the recommendations identified in subsection (b) and establish accelerated licensing procedures to assist veterans to acquire commercial driver’s licenses.“(d) The procedures established under subsection (a) shall be designed to be applicable to any veteran who—“(1) is attempting to acquire a commercial driver’s license; and“(2) obtained, during military service, documented driving experience that, in the determination of the Secretary, makes the use of accelerated licensing procedures appropriate.“(e) In this section:“(1) The term ‘commercial driver’s license’ has the meaning given that term in section 31301 of title 49, United States Code.“(2) The term ‘State’ has the meaning given that term in section 31301 of title 49, United States Code.“(3) The term ‘veteran’ has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.”
For provisions relating to exemptions from certain requirements of this chapter with respect to certain farm vehicles and individuals operating those vehicles, see section 32934 of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as a note under section 31136 of this title.
Pub. L. 109–59, title IV, § 4134,
Pub. L. 109–59, title IV, § 4135, “(a) The Secretary [of Transportation] shall convene a task force to study and address current impediments and foreseeable challenges to the commercial driver’s license program’s effectiveness and measures needed to realize the full safety potential of the commercial driver’s license program, including such issues as—“(1) State enforcement practices;“(2) operational procedures to detect and deter fraud;“(3) needed improvements for seamless information sharing between States;“(4) effective methods for accurately sharing electronic data between States;“(5) adequate proof of citizenship;“(6) updated technology; and“(7) timely notification from judicial bodies concerning traffic and criminal convictions of commercial driver’s license holders.“(b) Members of the task force should include State motor vehicle administrators, organizations representing government agencies or officials, members of the Judicial Conference, representatives of the trucking industry, representatives of labor organizations, safety advocates, and other significant stakeholders.“(c) Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act [“(d) From the funds amounts made available by section 4101(c)(1) [119 Stat. 1715], $200,000 shall be available for each of fiscal years 2006 and 2007 to carry out this section.”
For provisions relating to waiver of requirements of this chapter with respect to vehicles used for snow or ice removal, see section 229(a)(5) of Pub. L. 106–159, set out as a note under section 31136 of this title.