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PHMSA-FMCSA Enforcement Policy Regarding the Testing and Inspections of Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles

Friday, August 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are providing notice that they will not take enforcement action against any person who transports certain U.S. DOT specification cargo tank motor vehicles and that have been tested and inspected by a person who was not qualified as a “Registered Inspector.” This notice of enforcement policy is effective through November 10, 2023.

See the Enforcement Policy for full details.