What is the applicability of the rule?
The changes to the New Entrant Safety Assurance Program (new entrant program) under 49 CFR part 385, subpart D apply to all new U.S.- and Canada-domiciled motor carrier owners and operators seeking authority to conduct interstate operations within the United States. The new application process and safety monitoring system under 49 CFR part 385, subparts H and I respectively, apply to all new non-North America-domiciled motor carrier owners and operators seeking authority to provide transportation of property and passengers in interstate commerce within the United States. Conforming amendments to 49 CFR parts 365, 387 and 390 apply to all new U.S.-, Canada-, and non-North America-domiciled motor carrier owners and operators seeking authority to conduct interstate operations within the United States.