H.R.2156 - Jason's Law

To implement a pilot program to establish truck parking facilities. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Jason's Law as introduced.
  • Official: To implement a pilot program to establish truck parking facilities. as introduced.

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4/28/2009--Introduced.Jason's Law - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) implement a pilot program to allocate funds to states, metropolitan planning organizations, and local governments that submit an application approved by the Secretary for eligible projects to establish

Official Summary

4/28/2009--Introduced.Jason's Law - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to:
(1) implement a pilot program to allocate funds to states, metropolitan planning organizations, and local governments that submit an application approved by the Secretary for eligible projects to establish long-term parking facilities for commercial motor vehicles (trucks) on the National Highway System; and
(2) give priority to applicants that demonstrate a severe shortage of truck parking capacity and whose proposed projects are likely to have positive effects on highway safety, traffic congestion, or air quality.

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03/26/10
Reporter's Notebook: Scruffy memories of St. Mary's priest

...to a recent media release by state Sen. James Seward, R-Milford, and Assemblyman Pete Lopez R-Schoharie. The measure (H.R.2156/S.971) would implement a pilot program to establish safe, long-term parking facilities for commercial vehicles, the release s

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09/10/11
The PJ Tatler » Trucking Regulations add Cost, Danger to Over-the ...

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2156/blogs/8?sort=newest. What irony! Truck Driver fatigue being addressed by FMCSA with new regulations, and yet the very requirement to ensure drivers are able to comply with the ...

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09/09/11
The PJ Tatler » Trucking Regulations add Cost, Danger to Over-the ...

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2156/blogs/8?sort=newest. What irony! Truck Driver fatigue being addressed by FMCSA with new regulations, and yet the very requirement to ensure drivers are able to comply with the ...

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12/29/10
Five Trucking Issues to Watch for in 2011 | AskTheTrucker

Truth About Trucking – Ask The Trucker. Truth About Trucking on Facebook, Allen Smith of Ask The Trucker, Ask the Trucker on Twitter. Donate. Thanks For Your Support. CDL Students and Drivers. Support Jason's Law HR 2156 S971 ...

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