FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration Through August 14,2020
July 13, 2020
The FMCSA announced today an extension of its Modified Emergency Declaration through August 14, 2020, allowing motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to the COVID-19 emergency relief efforts to continue operating under the exemptions set forth in the declaration through that date. According to the agency, the ongoing national emergency continues to exist and warrants extension of the declaration, which was previously set to expire on July 15th.
Similar to the last extension in June, this extension is limited to the transportation of (1) livestock and livestock feed; (2) medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19; and (3) supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19 such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and disinfectants. In its June extension, FMCSA concluded there was no longer a need for emergency relief with respect to other categories of transportation, including food and fuel, and, therefore, removed those categories.
If you have questions about the scope of the Declaration or its exemptions, contact Scopelitis attorneys Tim Wiseman, Brandon Wiseman, Prasad Sharma, Tom O’Donnell, or Jerad Childress.
To stay abreast of the latest news regarding COVID-19 and the transportation industry, please visit the Scopelitis COVID-19 Task Force resource page.
If you have questions regarding COVID-19, please email covid19@scopelitis.com.
News from Scopelitis is intended as a report to our clients and friends on developments affecting the transportation industry. The published material does not constitute an exhaustive legal study and should not be regarded or relied upon as individual legal advice or opinion.
FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration Through August 14,2020
July 13, 2020
The FMCSA announced today an extension of its Modified Emergency Declaration through August 14, 2020, allowing motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to the COVID-19 emergency relief efforts to continue operating under the exemptions set forth in the declaration through that date. According to the agency, the ongoing national emergency continues to exist and warrants extension of the declaration, which was previously set to expire on July 15th.
Similar to the last extension in June, this extension is limited to the transportation of (1) livestock and livestock feed; (2) medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19; and (3) supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19 such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and disinfectants. In its June extension, FMCSA concluded there was no longer a need for emergency relief with respect to other categories of transportation, including food and fuel, and, therefore, removed those categories.
If you have questions about the scope of the Declaration or its exemptions, contact Scopelitis attorneys Tim Wiseman, Brandon Wiseman, Prasad Sharma, Tom O’Donnell, or Jerad Childress.
To stay abreast of the latest news regarding COVID-19 and the transportation industry, please visit the Scopelitis COVID-19 Task Force resource page.
If you have questions regarding COVID-19, please email covid19@scopelitis.com.
News from Scopelitis is intended as a report to our clients and friends on developments affecting the transportation industry. The published material does not constitute an exhaustive legal study and should not be regarded or relied upon as individual legal advice or opinion.