FMCSA Seeks Comments on Adding North Star Fireworks to APA Driver HOS Exemptions
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FMCSA is asking for public comments on whether North Star Fireworks LLC should be added to the American Pyrotechnics Association’s existing exemptions from federal hours-of-service rules for commercial drivers. The notice does not approve the exemption. It starts the comment process. Fireworks companies, motor carriers, drivers, safety groups, and other interested parties can submit comments by July 20, 2026, before FMCSA decides whether to grant or deny the request.
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Key Changes
- FMCSA opens a public comment period on adding North Star Fireworks LLC to APA’s existing HOS exemptions.
- Comments must be submitted by July 20, 2026 under docket FMCSA-2021-0052.
- FMCSA will decide later whether to grant or deny the exemption after reviewing comments and safety information.
Obligations
What this law requires
Interested parties that choose to submit comments on the exemption request must ensure comments are received by FMCSA on or before July 20, 2026.
Each comment submission must include the agency name and docket number FMCSA-2021-0052.