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49 CFR 390.31 - Copies of records or documents.

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§ 390.31
Copies of records or documents.
(a) All records and documents required to be maintained under this subchapter must be preserved in their original form for the periods specified, unless the records and documents are suitably photographed and the microfilm is retained in lieu of the original record for the required retention period.
(b) To be acceptable in lieu of original records, photographic copies of records must meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) Photographic copies shall be no less readily accessible than the original record or document as normally filed or preserved would be and suitable means or facilities shall be available to locate, identify, read, and reproduce such photographic copies.
(2) Any significant characteristic, feature or other attribute of the original record or document, which photography in black and white will not preserve, shall be clearly indicated before the photograph is made.
(3) The reverse side of printed forms need not be copied if nothing has been added to the printed matter common to all such forms, but an identified specimen of each form shall be on the film for reference.
(4) Film used for photographing copies shall be of permanent record-type meeting in all respects the minimum specifications of the National Bureau of Standards, and all processes recommended by the manufacturer shall be observed to protect it from deterioration or accidental destruction.
(5) Each roll of film shall include a microfilm of a certificate or certificates stating that the photographs are direct or facsimile reproductions of the original records. Such certificate(s) shall be executed by a person or persons having personal knowledge of the material covered thereby.
(c) All records and documents required to be maintained under this subchapter may be destroyed after they have been suitably photographed for preservation.
(d) Exception. All records except those requiring a signature may be maintained through the use of computer technology provided the motor carrier can produce, upon demand, a computer printout of the required data.

Title 49 published on 2012-10-01

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  • 2013-03-14; vol. 78 # 50 - Thursday, March 14, 2013
    1. 78 FR 16189 - Transportation of Agricultural Commodities
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      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
      Final rule.
      Effective date: This rule is effective March 14, 2013. Compliance dates: The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) requires participating States to adopt regulations compatible with 49 CFR Parts 390-397 to remain eligible for MCSAP grants [49 CFR 350.201(a)]. Section 350.331(d) requires participating States to adopt compatible regulations as soon as practicable after the effective date of any newly adopted or amended FMCSA regulation, but no later than 3 years after that date. The amendments to Parts 390, 391, 395, and 396 made by this rule must therefore be adopted by March 14, 2016. Although the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program in 49 CFR part 383 is not covered by the MCSAP regulations, the States are required by 49 U.S.C. 31314 (as implemented by 49 CFR part 384) to comply with the requirements of Part 383 in order to avoid the withholding of certain Federal-aid highway funds. Consistent with FMCSA's previous practice, States must adopt the amendment made by this rule by March 14, 2016.
      49 CFR Parts 382, 383, 390, 391, 395, 396

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United States Code
USC : Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION

§ 508 - Safety performance history of new drivers; limitation on liability

§ 701 note - Establishment of Board

§ 13902 - Registration of motor carriers

§ 31132 - Definitions

§ 31133 - General powers of the Secretary of Transportation

§ 31136 - United States Government regulations

§ 31144 - Safety fitness of owners and operators

§ 31151 - Roadability

§ 31502 - Requirements for qualifications, hours of service, safety, and equipment standards

§ 31504 - Identification of motor vehicles

Statutes at Large

108 Stat. 1673

108 Stat. 1677

113 Stat. 1748

113 Stat. 1766

113 Stat. 1767

113 Stat. 1773

119 Stat. 1144

119 Stat. 1745

Title 49 published on 2012-10-01

The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 49 CFR 390 after this date.

  • 2013-03-14; vol. 78 # 50 - Thursday, March 14, 2013
    1. 78 FR 16189 - Transportation of Agricultural Commodities
      GPO FDSys XML | Text
      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
      Final rule.
      Effective date: This rule is effective March 14, 2013. Compliance dates: The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) requires participating States to adopt regulations compatible with 49 CFR Parts 390-397 to remain eligible for MCSAP grants [49 CFR 350.201(a)]. Section 350.331(d) requires participating States to adopt compatible regulations as soon as practicable after the effective date of any newly adopted or amended FMCSA regulation, but no later than 3 years after that date. The amendments to Parts 390, 391, 395, and 396 made by this rule must therefore be adopted by March 14, 2016. Although the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program in 49 CFR part 383 is not covered by the MCSAP regulations, the States are required by 49 U.S.C. 31314 (as implemented by 49 CFR part 384) to comply with the requirements of Part 383 in order to avoid the withholding of certain Federal-aid highway funds. Consistent with FMCSA's previous practice, States must adopt the amendment made by this rule by March 14, 2016.
      49 CFR Parts 382, 383, 390, 391, 395, 396