On December 23, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended the Regional Declaration of Emergency covering interstate transportation of heating fuels (heating oil, propane, and natural gas) through January 15, 2026. The waiver again includes Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. It also adds additional states, including Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio ( click here to view the separate regional waiver for Ohio). A copy of the FMCSA Regional Declaration of Emergency can be found below. Pennsylvania incorporates the provisions of 49 CFR Parts 382, 385, 387 and 390—396, by reference for Interstate Motor Carrier operations in PA Title 67, Chapter 229, (§ 229.14. Adoption of portions of 49 CFR by reference) and Intrastate Motor Carrier operation in Title 67, Chapter 231. (§ 231.7. Adoption of portions of 49 CFR by reference). Because Pennsylvania adopts 49 CFR § 395.3 by reference, the FMCSA waiver applies to both interstate and intrastate motor carrier activity defined within the scope.
The PPA recommends drivers keep a copy of the FMCSA waiver in their truck or generate an electronic copy if requested.
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