Rep. Julian offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 320.

            A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States and the United States Department of Transportation to exempt local transporters of liquid petroleum from federal regulations that require 10 hours off duty for every 14 hours on duty.

            Whereas, Regulations restricting hours of service of motor transport workers contribute to public safety as goods are handled and moved across the country.  As technology and equipment have changed, these regulations have also evolved.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets these standards to respond to changes that occur and situations where the regulations clearly need to be adjusted; and

            Whereas, The overall impact of hours of service regulations can vary significantly from industry to industry.  Currently, for those hauling and delivering liquid petroleum products, the regulations provide that a person doing so must take 10 consecutive hours off for every 14 hours worked.  Companies that transport liquid petroleum locally, however, are finding that these restrictions are a hindrance to their ability to operate effectively and efficiently; and

            Whereas, The most effective laws and regulations bring balance to the situation or issue in question.  The regulations that determine the hours of service for a person transporting liquid petroleum locally need to be modified to reflect the vastly dissimilar nature of their jobs from others transporting similar products; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States and the United States Department of Transportation to exempt local liquid petroleum distribution personnel from federal regulations that require 10 hours off duty for every 14 hours on duty; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the United States Department of Transportation, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.