THE TIME IS NOW!!!

The Agency seeks public comment on the usage of the emergency declaration for the covered products. Specifically, if the usage is fit for the intended purpose of the limited relief. Commenters are encouraged to share with the Agency the source of the data or information and provide recommendations on additional actions the Agency should consider in monitoring the use of the declaration. Further, any data or information the Agency should use in determining whether continued extension or modification of the declaration is needed. The Agency also seeks public comment on the safety and supply chain impacts of the emergency declaration.

Based on a review of the carriers' self-reported information, the primary categories of commodities transported under the declaration are: food, paper products and other groceries for emergency restocking of distributions centers or stores; and livestock and livestock feed. Two categories which have seen the usage between October 2021 and July 2022 decrease by almost 50 percent are: medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis, and treatment of COVID-19; and supplies and equipment necessary for community safety, sanitation, and prevention of community transmission of COVID-19.

The Agency seeks public comment concerning the extent to which motor carriers currently rely on the emergency declaration to deliver certain commodities and whether there has been any impact on safety.

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Comments must be received by September 21, 2022