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The measure, which became effective immediately, exempts motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance related to the fuel shortage from legislation that regulates how long they can work.
It covers drivers bringing supplies to Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
FMCSA said the temporary exemption would help provide "necessary relief" after the "unanticipated shutdown" of the Colonial pipeline system.