Removal of Obsolete References to “Water Carriers”

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT).

Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

FMCSA proposes to remove all obsolete references to “water carriers” in the FMCSA regulations (FMCSRs). FMCSA does not specifically regulate water carriers except to the extent that such carriers also engage in motor carrier operations. In such cases, the existing FMCSRs provide appropriate coverage of the carrier's motor carrier operations.

Comments must be received on or before July 29, 2025.

You may submit comments identified by Docket Number FMCSA-2025-0112 using any of the following methods:

  • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/​docket/​FMCSA-2025-0112/​document. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
  • Mail: Dockets Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
  • Hand Delivery or Courier: Dockets Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 366-9317 or (202) 366-9826 before visiting Dockets Operations.
  • Fax: (202) 493-2251.
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