| If you have questions or need further information on FMCSA’s COVID relief measures, please email the Agency at FMCSADeclaration@dot.gov. |
FMCSA Update on Coronavirus
Expansion and Extension of the Modified Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002
- Expansion and Extension of the Modified Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25 (February 17, 2021)
- Expansion and Extension of the Modified Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25 (December 1, 2020)
Federal Mask Requirement for Surface Transportation Providers
On January 29, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order imposing a mask requirement applicable to public transportation systems, rail, and van, bus and motorcoach service providers to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. The CDC Order implements President Biden’s Executive Order 13998, Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel, “to save lives and allow all Americans, including the millions of people employed in the transportation industry, to travel and work safely.”
Resources:
- US DOT Mask Requirement for Public Transportation FAQs
- Executive Order on Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel
- CDC Order: Requirement for Persons to Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs
- CDC Federal Register Notice
- TSA COVID-19 hub
- TSA COVID-19 FAQs
FMCSA Hours of Service National Emergency Declaration
Learn more about FMCSA’s National Emergency Declaration for CMVs delivering relief in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
- September 11 Extension of Modified Expanded Emergency Declaration
- August 11 Extension of Modified Expanded Emergency Declaration
- July 13 Extension of Modified Expanded Emergency Declaration
- Extension of Expanded Emergency Declaration
- National Emergency Declaration
- Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)
- Frequently Asked Questions Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration Part 2: 03/25/2020
Limited Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to Permit the Operation
FMCSA Guidance on Leveraging Technology to Conduct Compliance Reviews
Want to Read More?
Find More at fmcsa.dot.gov
