80 FR 37040 - Hours of Service of Drivers; Renewal and Expansion of American Pyrotechnics Association Exemption From the 14-Hour Rule During Independence Day Celebrations
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 124 (June 29, 2015)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 124 (June 29, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 124 (Monday, June 29, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 37040-37043] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-15879] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2007-28043] Hours of Service of Drivers; Renewal and Expansion of American Pyrotechnics Association Exemption From the 14-Hour Rule During Independence Day Celebrations AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition; granting of application for exemption. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces the granting of an exemption for 51 member- companies of the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) from FMCSA's regulation prohibiting drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) from driving after the 14th hour after coming on duty. FMCSA renews the exemption for 46 APA member [[Page 37041]] companies and grants 5 additional carriers coverage under the exemption, which is effective from June 28-July 8, 2015, and June 28- July 8, 2016, inclusive. The original application covered 55 carriers, but FMCSA has declined to exempt 3 of them, and 1 carrier is out of business, leaving 51 approved carriers. Drivers who operate these CMVs in conjunction with staging fireworks shows celebrating Independence Day will be allowed to exclude off-duty and sleeper-berth time of any length from the calculation of the 14-hour driving window otherwise applicable. These drivers remain subject to the 60- and 70-hour limits; they may also drive no more than 11 hours in the 14-hour period after coming on duty, as extended by any off-duty or sleeper-berth time in accordance with this exception. FMCSA believes that the terms and conditions of the exemption will likely enable APA member motor carriers to maintain a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety that would be obtained by complying with the regulation. DATES: This exemption is effective from June 28, 2015 (12:01 a.m.) through July 8, 2015 (11:59 p.m.) and from June 28, 2016 (12:01 a.m.) through July 8, 2016 (11:59 p.m.). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Pearlie Robinson, FMCSA Driver and Carrier Operations Division; Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards; Telephone: 202-366-4325, Email: MCPSD@dot.gov, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments submitted to the notice requesting public comments on the exemption application, go to www.regulations.gov at any time or visit Room W12-140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The on-line Federal document management system is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. The docket number is listed at the beginning of this notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: APA Application for Exemption The hours-of-service (HOS) rule in 49 CFR 395.3(a)(2) prohibits a property-carrying CMV driver from driving a CMV after the 14th hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty. Under 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e), FMCSA may grant an exemption from the HOS requirements in 49 CFR 395.3(a)(2) for a 2-year period if it finds such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption. The procedures for requesting an exemption (including renewals) are prescribed in 49 CFR part 381. The APA, a trade association representing the domestic fireworks industry, applied for an exemption in 2004. A copy of that application is in the docket; it describes fully the nature of the pyrotechnic operations during a typical Independence Day period. Various APA members have held 2-year exemptions during Independence Day periods from 2005 through 2014. The last exemption, for 55 of its members, expired on July 9, 2014. The renewal application covered 50 members that previously held exemptions and 5 additional member companies, but FMCSA has decided not to exempt 3 of them; and 1 carrier, Hi-Tech FX, LLC (US DOT number 1549055), is out of business; 51 carriers are being granted the exemption. A copy of the renewal request is included in the docket referenced at the beginning of this notice. The CMV drivers employed by APA members are trained pyro technicians who hold commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) with hazardous materials (HM) endorsements. They transport fireworks and related equipment by CMVs on a demanding schedule during a brief Independence Day period, often to remote locations. After they arrive, the drivers are responsible for set-up and staging of the fireworks shows. The APA stated that it was seeking an HOS exemption for the 2015 and 2016 Independence Day periods because compliance with the current 14-hour rule in 49 CFR 395.3(a)(2) by its members would impose a substantial economic hardship on numerous cities, towns and municipalities, as well as its member-companies. To meet the demand for fireworks shows under the current HOS rules, APA claimed that its members would be required to hire a second driver for most trips. The result would be a substantial increase in the cost of the fireworks shows--beyond the means of many of its members' customers--and many Americans would therefore be denied this important component of the Independence Day celebration. The 51 APA members within the scope of this exemption are listed in an appendix to this notice. Method To Ensure an Equivalent or Greater Level of Safety The APA believes that renewal of the exemption for previously exempt carriers and the granting of relief for new carriers will not adversely affect the safety of the fireworks transportation provided by these motor carriers. According to APA, its member-companies have operated under this exemption for 10 previous Independence Day periods without a reported motor carrier safety incident. Moreover, it asserts, without the extra duty-period time provided by the exemption, safety would decline because APA drivers would be unable to return to their home base or other safe location after each show. They would be forced to park the CMVs carrying HM 1.1G, 1.3G and 1.4G products in areas less secure than the motor carrier's home base. As a condition of the exemption, each motor carrier is required to notify FMCSA within 5 business days of any accident (as defined in 49 CFR 390.5) involving the operation of any CMVs while under this exemption. To date, FMCSA has received no accident notifications, nor is the Agency aware of any accidents reportable under terms of the prior APA exemptions. APA asserted that the operational demands of this unique industry minimize the risk of CMV crashes. In the last few days before the 4th of July, these drivers transport fireworks over relatively short routes from distribution points to the site of the fireworks display, and normally do so in the early morning when traffic is light. At the site, they spend considerable time installing, wiring, and safety-checking the fireworks displays, followed by several hours off duty in the late afternoon and early evening prior to the event. During this time, the drivers are able to rest and nap, thereby reducing or eliminating the fatigue accumulated during the day. Before beginning another duty day, these drivers must take 10 consecutive hours off duty, the same as other CMV drivers. FMCSA believes that APA operations conducted under the terms and conditions of this limited exemption will likely provide a level of safety that is equivalent to the level of safety achieved without the exemption. Public Comments On April 7, 2015, FMCSA published notice of this renewal application, and asked for public comment (80 FR 186690). No comments were submitted. [[Page 37042]] FMCSA Decision The FMCSA has evaluated APA's application and the safety records of the companies to which the exemption would apply. The Agency believes that APA members will likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety achieved without the exemption [49 CFR 381.305(a)], and grants the requested exemption to the 51 APA member-companies listed in the appendix. FMCSA denies the exemption applications of Garden State Fireworks, Inc. (USDOT number 435878); Pyro Engineering Inc. (USDOT number 530262); and Pyro Shows, Inc. (USDOT number 456818). The denial is based on their insufficient safety management controls and the Agency's analysis of their roadside inspections during the last 24 months. Under these circumstances, FMCSA believes it would be inappropriate at this time to grant an exemption to these three companies. Terms and Conditions of the Exemption Period of the Exemption The exemption from the requirements of 49 CFR 395.3(a)(2) is effective from June 28, 2015 (12:01 a.m.) through July 8, 2015 (11:59 p.m.) and from June 28, 2016 (12:01 a.m.) through July 8, 2016 (11:59 p.m.). The exemption will expire on July 8, 2016, at 11:59 p.m. local time. Extent of the Exemption This exemption is restricted to the 51 motor carriers listed in the appendix and their CMV drivers. The drivers are exempt from 49 CFR 395.3(a)(2), which prohibits a driver from driving a CMV after the 14th hour after coming on duty and does not permit off-duty periods to extend the 14-hour limit. Drivers covered by this exemption may exclude off-duty and sleeper-berth time of any length from the calculation of the 14-hour limit. However, driving time is limited to 11 hours in the 14-hour period after coming on duty, as extended by any off-duty or sleeper-berth time in accordance with this exemption. The exemption is further contingent on each driver having a minimum of 10 consecutive hours off duty prior to beginning a new duty period. The carriers and drivers must comply with all other applicable requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR parts 350-399) and Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR parts 105-180). Other Conditions Each carrier must maintain USDOT registration, a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit (if required), minimum levels of public liability insurance, and not be subject to any ``imminent hazard'' or other out-of-service (OOS) order issued by FMCSA. Each driver covered by the exemption must be in possession of the exemption document, maintain a valid CDL with required endorsements, not be subject to any OOS order or suspension of driving privileges, and meet all physical qualifications required by 49 CFR part 391. Preemption During the periods the exemption is in effect, no State may enforce any law or regulation that conflicts with or is inconsistent with this exemption with respect to a person or entity operating under the exemption (49 U.S.C. 31315(d)). FMCSA Accident Notification Exempt motor carriers must notify FMCSA within 5 business days of any accidents (as defined by 49 CFR 390.5) involving the operation of any of its CMVs while under this exemption. The notification must include the following information: a. Identifier of the Exemption: ``APA'' b. Name of operating carrier and USDOT number, c. Date of the accident, d. City or town, and State, in which the accident occurred, or closest to the accident scene, e. Driver's name and license number, f. If any, co-driver's name and license number, g. Vehicle number and state license number, h. Number of individuals suffering physical injury, i. Number of fatalities, j. The police-reported cause of the accident, k. Whether the driver was cited for violation of any traffic laws, motor carrier safety regulations, and l. The total driving time and total on-duty time prior to the accident. Termination The FMCSA does not believe the motor carriers and drivers covered by this exemption will experience any deterioration of their safety record. However, should this occur, FMCSA will take all steps necessary to protect the public interest, including revocation of the exemption. The FMCSA will immediately revoke the exemption for failure to comply with its terms and conditions. Issued on: June 23, 2015. T.F. Scott Darling, III, Chief Counsel. Appendix to Notice of Application for Renewal of American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) Exemption from the 14-Hour HOS Rule During 2015 and 2016 Independence Day Celebrations for 46 Motor Carriers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Motor carrier Street address City, state, zip code DOT No. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 American Fireworks Company........... 7041 Darrow Road.......... Hudson, OH 44236.......... 103972 2 American Fireworks Display, LLC...... P.O. Box 980.............. Oxford, NY 13830.......... 2115608 3 AM Pyrotechnics, LLC................. 2429 East 535th Rd........ Buffalo, MO 65622......... 1034961 4 Atlas PyroVision Entertainment Group, 136 Old Sharon Rd......... Jaffrey, NH 03452......... 789777 Inc. 5 Central States Fireworks, Inc........ 18034 Kincaid Street...... Athens, IL 62613.......... 1022659 6 Colonial Fireworks Company........... 5225 Telegraph Road....... Toledo, OH 43612.......... 177274 7 East Coast Pyrotechnics, Inc......... 4652 Catawba River Rd..... Catawba, SC 29704......... 545033 8 Entertainment Fireworks, Inc......... 13313 Reeder Road SW...... Tenino, WA 98589.......... 680942 9 Falcon Fireworks..................... 3411 Courthouse Road...... Guyton, GA 31312.......... 1037954 10 Fireworks & Stage FX America......... 12650 Hwy 67S. Suite B.... Lakeside, CA 92040........ 908304 11 Fireworks by Grucci, Inc............. 20 Pinehurst Drive........ Bellport, NY 11713........ 324490 12 J&J Computing dba Fireworks 174 Route 17 North........ Rochelle Park, NJ 07662... 2064141 Extravaganza. 13 Fireworks West Internationale........ 910 North 3200 West....... Logan, UT 84321........... 245423 14 Gateway Fireworks Displays........... P.O. Box 39327............ St Louis, MO 63139........ 1325301 15 Great Lakes Fireworks................ 24805 Marine.............. Eastpointe, MI 48021...... 1011216 16 Hamburg Fireworks Display, Inc....... 2240 Horns Mill Road SE... Lancaster, OH............. 395079 [[Page 37043]] 17 Hawaii Explosives & Pyrotechnics, Inc 17-7850 N. Kulani Road.... Mountain View, HI 96771... 1375918 18 Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc.......... 1567 Antler Point......... Eagan, MN 55122........... 1061068 19 Homeland Fireworks, Inc.............. P.O. Box 7................ Jamieson, OR 97909........ 1377525 20 Island Fireworks Co., Inc............ N1597 County Rd VV........ Hager City, WI 54014...... 414583 21 J&M Displays, Inc.................... 18064 170th Ave........... Yarmouth, IA 52660........ 377461 22 Lantis Fireworks, Inc................ 130 Sodrac Dr., Box 229... N. Sioux City, SD 57049... 534052 23 Legion Fireworks Co., Inc............ 10 Legion Lane............ Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 554391 24 Miand Inc. dba Planet Productions P.O. Box 294, 3999 Hupp Kingsbury, IN 46345....... 777176 (Mad Bomber). Road R31. 25 Martin & Ware Inc. dba Pyro City P.P. Box 322.............. Hallowell, ME 04347....... 734974 Maine & Central Maine Pyrotechnics. 26 Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc............ 1 Kinsgubury Industrial Kingsbury, IN 46345....... 434586 Park. 27 Precocious Pyrotechnics, Inc......... 4420-278th Ave NW......... Belgrade, MN 56312........ 435931 28 Pyro Spectacluars, Inc............... 3196 N Locust Ave......... Rialto, CA 92376.......... 029329 29 Pyro Spectaculars North, Inc......... 5301 Lang Avenue.......... McClellan, CA 95652....... 1671438 30 Pyrotechnic Display, Inc............. 8450 W. St. Francis Rd.... Frankfort, IL 60423....... 1929883 31 Pyrotecnico (S. Vitale Pyrotechnic 302 Wilson Rd............. New Castle, PA 16105...... 526749 Industries, Inc.). 32 Pyrotecnico, LLC..................... 60 West Ct................ Mandeville, LA 70471...... 548303 33 Pyrotecnico FX....................... 6965 Speedway Blvd. Suite Las Vegas, NV 89115....... 1610728 115. 34 Rainbow Fireworks, Inc............... 76 Plum Ave............... Inman, KS 67546........... 1139643 35 RES Specialty Pyrotechnics........... 21595 286th St............ Belle Plaine, MN 56011.... 523981 36 Rozzi's Famous Fireworks, Inc........ 11605 North Lebanon Rd.... Loveland, OH 45140........ 0483686 37 Skyworks, Ltd........................ 13513 W. Carrier Rd....... Carrier, OK 73727......... 1421047 38 Spielbauer Fireworks Co, Inc......... 220 Roselawn Blvd......... Green Bay, WI 54301....... 046479 39 Starfire Corporation................. 682 Cole Road............. Carrolltown, PA 15722..... 554645 40 Vermont Fireworks Co., Inc./Northstar 2235 Vermont Route 14 East Montpelier, VT 05651. 310632 Fireworks Co., Inc. South. 41 Western Display Fireworks, Ltd....... 10946 S. New Era Rd....... Canby, OR 97013........... 498941 42 Western Enterprises, Inc............. P.O. Box 160.............. Carrier, OK 73727......... 203517 43 Western Fireworks, Inc............... 14592 Ottaway Road NE..... Aurora, OR 97002.......... 838585 44 Wolverine Fireworks Display, Inc..... 205 W Seidlers............ Kawkawlin, MI............. 376857 45 Young Explosives Corp................ P.O. Box 18653............ Rochester, NY 14618....... 450304 46 Zambelli Fireworks MFG, Co., Inc..... P.O. Box 1463............. New Castle, PA 16103...... 033167 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix to Renewal of Exemption for 5 Motor Carriers Not Previously Exempted ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Motor carrier Street address City, state, zip code DOT No. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Pyro Shows of Texas, Inc.............. 6601 9 Mile Azle Rd....... Fort Worth, TX 76135...... 2432196 2 Sorgi American Fireworks Michigan, LLC 935 Wales Ridge Rd........ Wales, MI 48027........... 2475727 3 Spirit of 76.......................... 6401 West Hwy 40.......... Columbia, MO 65202........ 2138948 4 USA Halloween Planet Inc. dba USA 7800 Record Street, Suite Indianapolis, IN 46226.... 725457 Fireworks. A. 5 Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics............. 6607 Red Hawk Ct.......... Maineville, OH 45039...... 2008107 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [FR Doc. 2015-15879 Filed 6-26-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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DATES: National implementation of the System thresholds) were also not entrant motor carriers under the New
Off-site Safety Audit Procedures will eligible for an off-site safety audit. Entrant Safety Assurance Program.
begin in the summer of 2015 and On September 9, 2014, FMCSA Starting in the summer of 2015, FMCSA
continue over the next 36 months. announced changes to the Operational will phase in use of the off-site
Test (79 FR 53511). First, the Agency procedures as additional State Partners
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
updated the IT systems so that when an are able to be trained on the process,
Joseph Bennett, Federal Motor Carrier
automatic failure violation (as listed in policy, and information technology
Safety Administration, Compliance
49 CFR 385.321) is identified by the system used in conducting an off-site
Division, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Agency based on the records the motor safety audit. In the first phase, FMCSA
Washington, DC 20590, Telephone 202–
carrier provides during the document will implement use of off-site new
365–8324, EMAIL: joseph.bennett@
submission process, the carrier will entrant safety audits in the following 11
dot.gov.
automatically fail the new entrant safety States: Georgia, Maine, Michigan,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: audit and be placed into the corrective Minnesota, North Carolina, North
action process. Second, the Agency Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, South
Background
extended the Operational Test through Dakota, Vermont, Wyoming, and
Prior to October 1, 2013, 49 CFR part December 2014 to ensure sufficient data Washington, DC.
385 subpart D required a safety audit is available to calculate the established Over the course of the next 36
within 18 months after a new entrant metrics in order to make an informed months, FMCSA will continue to
motor carrier began operations to decision on any future actions. expand the program to FMCSA State
determine if the carrier was exercising FMCSA monitored and evaluated the Partners, and new entrant motor carriers
basic safety management controls. effectiveness, efficiency, innovation, domiciled in other states. FMCSA will
FMCSA and its State Partners and flexibility of the Operational Test provide a schedule on its public Web
conducted all new entrant safety audits procedures in contrast to the current site at http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/
at the motor carrier’s principle place of New Entrant Safety Assurance Program new-entrant-safety-assurance-program
business, which was time and labor during and after the test using several for the additional States implementing
intensive. The timeframe for conducting performance metrics. Additional the Off-site Safety Audit Procedures.
these safety audits was further limited information about the Operational Test FMCSA anticipates completion of the
by Section 32102 of the Moving Ahead is available at www.regulations.gov nationwide expansion of the Off-Site
for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP– under Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0298. Safety Audit Procedures by the summer
21) [Pub. L. 112–141, 126 Stat. 405 (July Upon conclusion of the 18-month of 2018. As the program expands
6, 2012)], which required FMCSA to Operational Test, FMCSA determined eligible new entrant applicants will
complete safety audits within 12 that the data supported the effectiveness receive a written or verbal notice from
months for property carriers and within of the off-site procedures in determining FMCSA of their eligibility for the off-site
120 days for motorcoach passenger the safety fitness of eligible new entrant safety audit with instructions on the
carriers. MAP 21’s tightened deadlines, carriers. The off-site procedures further Off-Site Safety Audit Procedures.
coupled with an increase in new entrant allowed FMCSA to better meet the
Issued on: June 22, 2015.
applicants, prompted FMCSA to obligation of conducting safety audits
on all new entrant carriers within the T.F. Scott Darling, III,
develop a more efficient mechanism for
MAP–21 timeframes. As a result, Chief Counsel.
conducting safety audits.
FMCSA is moving forward with the [FR Doc. 2015–15867 Filed 6–26–15; 8:45 am]
On September 4, 2013, FMCSA
published a notice in the Federal nationwide implementation of the Off- BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
Register announcing the Operational Site Safety Audit Procedures.
Results from the 18-month
Test (78 FR 54510). The Operational DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Operational Test showed that:
Test, which began in July 2013, allowed • 60 percent of new entrant carriers
certain eligible new entrant motor were eligible for, and received, off-site Federal Motor Carrier Safety
carriers to submit compliance safety audits; Administration
documentation to safety auditors either • The number of safety audits
electronically, via email, or via fax. A [Docket No. FMCSA–2007–28043]
completed within the test states
safety auditor would then conduct the increased by 4 percent; Hours of Service of Drivers; Renewal
safety audit remotely, assessing the new • Off-site safety audits take 33 and Expansion of American
entrant’s safety performance and percent less time to conduct than on-site Pyrotechnics Association Exemption
determining if it has adequate safety safety audits; From the 14-Hour Rule During
management practices pursuant to 49 • Off-site safety audits saved 58 Independence Day Celebrations
CFR part 385, subpart D. New entrant percent on travel costs;
carriers subject to off-site safety audits • Carriers identified for the less AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
had the same regulatory requirements resource-intensive off-site safety audit Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
and privileges under 49 CFR part 385 were performing well during subsequent ACTION: Notice of final disposition;
subpart D as those carriers subject to on- roadside inspections; and, granting of application for exemption.
site safety audits. New entrant motor • Post-safety audit carriers receiving
carriers that transport either hazardous off-site safety audits, on average, have SUMMARY: FMCSA announces the
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material or passengers were not eligible equivalent or fewer 49 CFR 385.308 granting of an exemption for 51
for an off-site safety audit. New entrant expedited actions and violation rates member-companies of the American
motor carriers with a known safety issue than carriers receiving an on-site safety Pyrotechnics Association (APA) from
(i.e., received an expedited action notice audit. FMCSA’s regulation prohibiting drivers
pursuant to 49 CFR 385.308 or had Based on the success of the of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs)
Behavior Analysis and Safety Operational Test, FMCSA will begin from driving after the 14th hour after
Improvement Categories (BASICs) national implementation of the Off-site coming on duty. FMCSA renews the
scores above the Safety Measurement Safety Audit Procedures for eligible new exemption for 46 APA member
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FMCSA Decision length from the calculation of the 14- notification must include the following
The FMCSA has evaluated APA’s hour limit. However, driving time is information:
application and the safety records of the limited to 11 hours in the 14-hour a. Identifier of the Exemption: ‘‘APA’’
companies to which the exemption period after coming on duty, as b. Name of operating carrier and
would apply. The Agency believes that extended by any off-duty or sleeper- USDOT number,
APA members will likely achieve a level berth time in accordance with this c. Date of the accident,
of safety that is equivalent to, or greater exemption. The exemption is further
d. City or town, and State, in which
than, the level of safety achieved contingent on each driver having a
the accident occurred, or closest to the
without the exemption [49 CFR minimum of 10 consecutive hours off
accident scene,
381.305(a)], and grants the requested duty prior to beginning a new duty
period. The carriers and drivers must e. Driver’s name and license number,
exemption to the 51 APA member- f. If any, co-driver’s name and license
companies listed in the appendix. comply with all other applicable
requirements of the Federal Motor number,
FMCSA denies the exemption
applications of Garden State Fireworks, Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR parts g. Vehicle number and state license
Inc. (USDOT number 435878); Pyro 350–399) and Hazardous Materials number,
Engineering Inc. (USDOT number Regulations (49 CFR parts 105–180). h. Number of individuals suffering
530262); and Pyro Shows, Inc. (USDOT physical injury,
Other Conditions
number 456818). The denial is based on i. Number of fatalities,
their insufficient safety management Each carrier must maintain USDOT j. The police-reported cause of the
controls and the Agency’s analysis of registration, a Hazardous Materials accident,
their roadside inspections during the Safety Permit (if required), minimum k. Whether the driver was cited for
last 24 months. Under these levels of public liability insurance, and violation of any traffic laws, motor
circumstances, FMCSA believes it not be subject to any ‘‘imminent carrier safety regulations, and
hazard’’ or other out-of-service (OOS)
would be inappropriate at this time to l. The total driving time and total on-
order issued by FMCSA. Each driver
grant an exemption to these three duty time prior to the accident.
covered by the exemption must be in
companies.
possession of the exemption document, Termination
Terms and Conditions of the Exemption maintain a valid CDL with required
endorsements, not be subject to any The FMCSA does not believe the
Period of the Exemption motor carriers and drivers covered by
OOS order or suspension of driving
The exemption from the requirements privileges, and meet all physical this exemption will experience any
of 49 CFR 395.3(a)(2) is effective from qualifications required by 49 CFR part deterioration of their safety record.
June 28, 2015 (12:01 a.m.) through July 391. However, should this occur, FMCSA
8, 2015 (11:59 p.m.) and from June 28, will take all steps necessary to protect
2016 (12:01 a.m.) through July 8, 2016 Preemption the public interest, including revocation
(11:59 p.m.). The exemption will expire During the periods the exemption is of the exemption. The FMCSA will
on July 8, 2016, at 11:59 p.m. local time. in effect, no State may enforce any law immediately revoke the exemption for
or regulation that conflicts with or is failure to comply with its terms and
Extent of the Exemption conditions.
inconsistent with this exemption with
This exemption is restricted to the 51 respect to a person or entity operating Issued on: June 23, 2015.
motor carriers listed in the appendix under the exemption (49 U.S.C. T.F. Scott Darling, III,
and their CMV drivers. The drivers are 31315(d)). Chief Counsel.
exempt from 49 CFR 395.3(a)(2), which
prohibits a driver from driving a CMV FMCSA Accident Notification Appendix to Notice of Application for
after the 14th hour after coming on duty Exempt motor carriers must notify Renewal of American Pyrotechnics
and does not permit off-duty periods to FMCSA within 5 business days of any Association (APA) Exemption from the
extend the 14-hour limit. Drivers accidents (as defined by 49 CFR 390.5) 14-Hour HOS Rule During 2015 and
covered by this exemption may exclude involving the operation of any of its 2016 Independence Day Celebrations
off-duty and sleeper-berth time of any CMVs while under this exemption. The for 46 Motor Carriers
Motor carrier Street address City, state, zip code DOT No.
1 American Fireworks Company ......... 7041 Darrow Road .................................. Hudson, OH 44236 ................................. 103972
2 American Fireworks Display, LLC ... P.O. Box 980 ........................................... Oxford, NY 13830 ................................... 2115608
3 AM Pyrotechnics, LLC ..................... 2429 East 535th Rd ................................ Buffalo, MO 65622 .................................. 1034961
4 Atlas PyroVision Entertainment 136 Old Sharon Rd ................................. Jaffrey, NH 03452 ................................... 789777
Group, Inc.
5 Central States Fireworks, Inc .......... 18034 Kincaid Street ............................... Athens, IL 62613 ..................................... 1022659
6 Colonial Fireworks Company ........... 5225 Telegraph Road ............................. Toledo, OH 43612 ................................... 177274
7 East Coast Pyrotechnics, Inc ........... 4652 Catawba River Rd .......................... Catawba, SC 29704 ................................ 545033
8 Entertainment Fireworks, Inc ........... 13313 Reeder Road SW ......................... Tenino, WA 98589 .................................. 680942
9 Falcon Fireworks .............................. 3411 Courthouse Road ........................... Guyton, GA 31312 .................................. 1037954
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10 Fireworks & Stage FX America ....... 12650 Hwy 67S. Suite B ......................... Lakeside, CA 92040 ................................ 908304
11 Fireworks by Grucci, Inc .................. 20 Pinehurst Drive ................................... Bellport, NY 11713 .................................. 324490
12 J&J Computing dba Fireworks Ex- 174 Route 17 North ................................. Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 ........................ 2064141
travaganza.
13 Fireworks West Internationale ......... 910 North 3200 West .............................. Logan, UT 84321 .................................... 245423
14 Gateway Fireworks Displays ........... P.O. Box 39327 ....................................... St Louis, MO 63139 ................................ 1325301
15 Great Lakes Fireworks ..................... 24805 Marine .......................................... Eastpointe, MI 48021 .............................. 1011216
16 Hamburg Fireworks Display, Inc ...... 2240 Horns Mill Road SE ....................... Lancaster, OH ......................................... 395079
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Motor carrier Street address City, state, zip code DOT No.
17 Hawaii Explosives & Pyrotechnics, 17–7850 N. Kulani Road ......................... Mountain View, HI 96771 ........................ 1375918
Inc.
18 Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc ............ 1567 Antler Point ..................................... Eagan, MN 55122 ................................... 1061068
19 Homeland Fireworks, Inc ................. P.O. Box 7 ............................................... Jamieson, OR 97909 .............................. 1377525
20 Island Fireworks Co., Inc ................. N1597 County Rd VV .............................. Hager City, WI 54014 .............................. 414583
21 J&M Displays, Inc ............................ 18064 170th Ave ..................................... Yarmouth, IA 52660 ................................ 377461
22 Lantis Fireworks, Inc ........................ 130 Sodrac Dr., Box 229 ........................ N. Sioux City, SD 57049 ......................... 534052
23 Legion Fireworks Co., Inc ................ 10 Legion Lane ....................................... Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 .................. 554391
24 Miand Inc. dba Planet Productions P.O. Box 294, 3999 Hupp Road R31 ..... Kingsbury, IN 46345 ................................ 777176
(Mad Bomber).
25 Martin & Ware Inc. dba Pyro City P.P. Box 322 ........................................... Hallowell, ME 04347 ............................... 734974
Maine & Central Maine Pyrotechnics.
26 Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc ................ 1 Kinsgubury Industrial Park ................... Kingsbury, IN 46345 ................................ 434586
27 Precocious Pyrotechnics, Inc ........... 4420–278th Ave NW ............................... Belgrade, MN 56312 ............................... 435931
28 Pyro Spectacluars, Inc ..................... 3196 N Locust Ave .................................. Rialto, CA 92376 ..................................... 029329
29 Pyro Spectaculars North, Inc ........... 5301 Lang Avenue .................................. McClellan, CA 95652 .............................. 1671438
30 Pyrotechnic Display, Inc .................. 8450 W. St. Francis Rd ........................... Frankfort, IL 60423 .................................. 1929883
31 Pyrotecnico (S. Vitale Pyrotechnic 302 Wilson Rd ......................................... New Castle, PA 16105 ............................ 526749
Industries, Inc.).
32 Pyrotecnico, LLC .............................. 60 West Ct .............................................. Mandeville, LA 70471 .............................. 548303
33 Pyrotecnico FX ................................. 6965 Speedway Blvd. Suite 115 ............. Las Vegas, NV 89115 ............................. 1610728
34 Rainbow Fireworks, Inc ................... 76 Plum Ave ............................................ Inman, KS 67546 .................................... 1139643
35 RES Specialty Pyrotechnics ............ 21595 286th St ........................................ Belle Plaine, MN 56011 .......................... 523981
36 Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks, Inc ........ 11605 North Lebanon Rd ........................ Loveland, OH 45140 ............................... 0483686
37 Skyworks, Ltd ................................... 13513 W. Carrier Rd ............................... Carrier, OK 73727 ................................... 1421047
38 Spielbauer Fireworks Co, Inc .......... 220 Roselawn Blvd ................................. Green Bay, WI 54301 ............................. 046479
39 Starfire Corporation .......................... 682 Cole Road ........................................ Carrolltown, PA 15722 ............................ 554645
40 Vermont Fireworks Co., Inc./ 2235 Vermont Route 14 South ............... East Montpelier, VT 05651 ..................... 310632
Northstar Fireworks Co., Inc.
41 Western Display Fireworks, Ltd ....... 10946 S. New Era Rd ............................. Canby, OR 97013 ................................... 498941
42 Western Enterprises, Inc ................. P.O. Box 160 ........................................... Carrier, OK 73727 ................................... 203517
43 Western Fireworks, Inc .................... 14592 Ottaway Road NE ........................ Aurora, OR 97002 ................................... 838585
44 Wolverine Fireworks Display, Inc .... 205 W Seidlers ........................................ Kawkawlin, MI ......................................... 376857
45 Young Explosives Corp ................... P.O. Box 18653 ....................................... Rochester, NY 14618 .............................. 450304
46 Zambelli Fireworks MFG, Co., Inc ... P.O. Box 1463 ......................................... New Castle, PA 16103 ............................ 033167
Appendix to Renewal of Exemption for
5 Motor Carriers Not Previously
Exempted
Motor carrier Street address City, state, zip code DOT No.
1 Pyro Shows of Texas, Inc .................. 6601 9 Mile Azle Rd ................................ Fort Worth, TX 76135 ............................. 2432196
2 Sorgi American Fireworks Michigan, 935 Wales Ridge Rd ............................... Wales, MI 48027 ..................................... 2475727
LLC.
3 Spirit of 76 .......................................... 6401 West Hwy 40 .................................. Columbia, MO 65202 .............................. 2138948
4 USA Halloween Planet Inc. dba USA 7800 Record Street, Suite A ................... Indianapolis, IN 46226 ............................ 725457
Fireworks.
5 Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics ................. 6607 Red Hawk Ct .................................. Maineville, OH 45039 .............................. 2008107
[FR Doc. 2015–15879 Filed 6–26–15; 8:45 am] and Larkspur, CA, and Moline, IL. The FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P purpose of this notice is to announce Nancy-Ellen Zusman, Assistant Chief
publicly the environmental decisions by Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, (312)
FTA on the subject projects and to 353–2577 or Terence Plaskon,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION activate the limitation on any claims Environmental Protection Specialist,
that may challenge these final Office of Environmental Programs, (202)
Federal Transit Administration 366–0442. FTA is located at 1200 New
environmental actions.
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC
Limitation on Claims Against Proposed DATES: By this notice, FTA is advising 20590. Office hours are from 9:00 a.m.
Public Transportation Projects the public of final agency actions to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,
subject to Section 139(l) of Title 23, except Federal holidays.
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AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration
(FTA), DOT. United States Code (U.S.C.). A claim SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
ACTION: Notice.
seeking judicial review of FTA actions hereby given that FTA has taken final
announced herein for the listed public agency actions by issuing certain
SUMMARY: This notice announces final transportation projects will be barred approvals for the public transportation
environmental actions taken by the unless the claim is filed on or before projects listed below. The actions on the
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) November 27, 2015. projects, as well as the laws under
for projects in the Cities of San Rafael which such actions were taken, are
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