Talks on intermodal still possible

At the request of the American Association of Railroads, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is extending the comment period while it continues to explore the feasibility of conducting a negotiated rulemaking concerning maintenance of intermodal container chassis and trailers. FMCSA recently hired a convenor to speak to interested parties about the idea of a regulatory negotiation. AAR asked for more time for a working group to determine if a private-sector solution can be developed.

For more information or to view comments, visit this site and search Docket No. 3656.