Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Feb 03, 2026
§ 381.220 - How long will it take the agency to respond to my request for a waiver?

You should receive a response from the agency within 60 calendar days from the date the Administrator receives your request. However, depending on the complexity of the issues discussed in your application, and the availability of staff to review the material, a final decision may take up to 120 days.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 31136(e), 31315; and 49 CFR 1.87
source: 63 FR 67608, Dec. 8, 1998, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 49 CFR 381.220