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How does a State apply for additional variances from the FMCSRs?

Regulations current to Apr 12, 2013
         
Examples: Medical Form, 391.53, 391
 
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Code of Federal Regulationsยง 350.345How does a State apply for additional variances from the FMCSRs? Any State may apply to the Administrator for a variance from the FMCSRs for intrastate commerce. The variance will be granted only if the State satisfactorily demonstrates that the State law, regulation or enforcement practice:
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(a) Achieves substantially the same purpose as the similar Federal regulation.(b) Does not apply to interstate commerce.(c) Is not likely to have an adverse impact on safety.

 
 
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