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US S654

US S654
A bill to exempt certain class A CDL drivers from the requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement while operating a service vehicle with a fuel tank containing 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less of diesel fuel.


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Introduced
03/04/2015
In Committee
03/04/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017

Introduced Session

114th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to exempt certain class A CDL drivers from the requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement while operating a service vehicle with a fuel tank containing 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less of diesel fuel. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to exempt from the requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement all class A commercial driver's license holders who are custom harvesters, agricultural retailers, agricultural business employees, agricultural cooperative employees, or agricultural producers who operate a service vehicle with a fuel tank containing 3,785 liters (1,000) gallons or less of diesel fuel if the tank is clearly marked with a placard reading "Diesel Fuel."

AI Summary

This bill exempts certain drivers holding a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from needing a hazardous material endorsement when operating a service vehicle that carries 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less of diesel fuel, provided the fuel tank is clearly marked with a "Diesel Fuel" placard. This exemption specifically applies to individuals who are custom harvesters, agricultural retailers, employees of agricultural businesses or cooperatives, or agricultural producers. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to implement this exemption, which aims to streamline operations for those in the agricultural sector who use service vehicles for transporting diesel fuel for their work.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 03/04/2015)

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