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                New Hampshire Declaration of Emergency Notice Title 49 CFR 390.32 4.4.24
		

		
		
					
							
		
					
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					**STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE**

**DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY 
JAMES H. HAYES BLDG. 33 HAZEN DR.
CONCORD, N.H. 03305
(603) 271-2791**

ROBERT L QUINN , COMMISSIONER
EDDIE EDWARDS, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
STEVEN R. LAVOIE , ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER

**DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY NOTICE
(Title 49 CFR 390.23)**

Pursuant to 49 CFR Section 390.23 and New Hampshire RSA 266:72-a, the New Hampshire Department of Safety declares that an emergency exists pertaining to the delivery of propane, natural gas, fuel oil, gasoline, and foodstuffs and the repair of utility outages within the State of New Hampshire.

The emergency exemption is issued in connection with emergency conditions as a result of the recent snow storms and below average cold temperatures. It is deemed that a declaration of emergency is required to ensure the continuation of these essential services to both residential and commercial establishments within the State.

As a result of the emergency conditions, the following Declaration of Emergency is ordered:

Relief from the 49 CFR Parts 390 - 397 of the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations adopted pursuant to RSA 266:72-a, and temporary waiver of International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) requirements adopted pursuant to RSA 260:52, and International Registration Plan {IRP) requirements adopted pursuant to RSA 260:73, for vital work by utility crews.
	No motor carrier operating under the terms of this declaration shall require or allow a fatigued or ill driver to operate a motor vehicle. A driver who informs a carrier that he or she needs immediate rest shall be given at least ten consecutive hours off-duty before the driver is required to return to service.
	Motor Carriers that have an Out of Service Order in effect or a suspension or revocation of a New Hampshire State Certificate or Permit as a motor carrier of passengers or property cannot take advantage of the relief from regulations that this declaration provides under Title 49 CFR 390.23.
	Nothing contained in this declaration shall be construed as an exemption from the Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing requirements, Commercial Driver's License requirements, Financial Responsibility requirements, Size and Weight requirements or any other portion of the regulations not specifically identified.
	Consistent with Title 49 CFR Part 390.23, the Emergency Declaration will remain in effect through April 15, 2024 at midnight.
	Drivers who utilize this exemption may come back into compliance and restart the hours of service clock after taking 34 hours off-duty at the end of their extended hours period.Robert L. Quinn
Commissioner
New Hampshire Department of Safety 
Designee of the Governor of New Hampshire
		
		

    
		
    
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