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Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)
MAP-21
On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed into law P.L. 112-141, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).
Link to MAP-21, Section 1511 - Special Permits During Periods of National Emergency Implementation Guidance
Special Permits During Periods of National Emergency (MAP-21 Section 1511)
For divisible loads, which may be issued by the States to vehicles and loads that are delivering relief supplies during a Presidentially-declared emergency or major disaster.

The following news items were compiled by the FHWA Office of Freight Management and Operations. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of freight news.

Federal Register Notice Published on February 13, 2013 - Establishment of the National Freight Network - 2/13/2013
Correction - In notice document 2013-02580 appearing on pages 8686-8689, in the Federal Register issue of Wednesday, February...

Talking Freight Seminar on February 20, 2013 - An Overview of the National Clean Fleets Partnership - 2/11/2013
In recent years petroleum prices have risen to previously unseen levels, putting increasing economic pressure on freight carriers,...

Federal Register Notice Published on February 6, 2013 - Establishment of the National Freight Network - 2/6/2013
ACTION: Notice. This notice defines the planned process for the designation of the national freight network as required...

Minnesota Testing Technology to Assist Truckers Find Parking - 1/30/2013
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is conducting research to better identify truck parking availability. Through the use...

Enabling Trade: Valuing Growth Opportunities - 1/30/2013
The World Economic Forum has published a report investigating the influence of supply chain barriers on the global...

Alabama State Port Authority Ramps up Intermodal Rail Facility at Port of Mobile - 1/30/2013
The Alabama State Port Authority's board of directors has recently approved two measures that will advance the port's...
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