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Federal Regulation

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.361

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions

§ 40.361 What is the purpose of a public interest exclusion (PIE)?

(a) To protect the public interest, including protecting...

Federal Regulation

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.363

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions

§ 40.363 On what basis may the Department issue a PIE?

(a) If you are a service agent, the Department may issue a PIE...

Federal Regulation

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.367

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions

§ 40.367 Who initiates a PIE proceeding?

The following DOT officials may initiate a PIE proceeding:

...

Federal Regulation

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.369

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions


§ 40.369 What is the discretion of an initiating official in starting a PIE proceeding?

(a) Initiating officials have broad discretion in...

Federal Regulation

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.371

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions

§ 40.371 On what information does an initiating official rely in deciding whether to start a PIE proceeding?

(a) An...

Federal Regulation

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.373

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions

§ 40.373 Before starting a PIE proceeding, does the initiating official give the service agent an opportunity to correct problems...

Federal Regulation

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.375

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions

§ 40.375 How does the initiating official start a PIE proceeding?

(a) As a service agent, if your compliance matter is not...

Federal Regulation

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.377

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions

§ 40.377 Who decides whether to issue a PIE?

(a) The ODAPC Director, or his or her designee, decides whether to issue a PIE...

Federal Regulation

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.381

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions

§ 40.381 What information do you present to contest the proposed issuance of a PIE?

(a) As a service agent who wants to...

Federal Regulation

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.383

Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions

§ 40.383 What procedures apply if you contest the issuance of a PIE?

(a) DOT conducts PIE proceedings in a fair and informal...