New regs for Friday: Fireworks, defense, transportation

Friday’s edition of the Federal Register contains new rules for truck drivers carrying fireworks for Fourth of July celebrations, defense acquisition regulations and Indian transportation programs.

Here’s what is happening:

Acquisitions: The Department of Defense is moving forward with new acquisition regulations.

{mosads}The acquisition regulations from the department’s Defense Acquisition Regulations System will address the legal costs incurred during whistleblower proceedings.

The changes go into effect immediately.

Transportation: The Federal Highway Administration is moving forward with new requirements for Indian tribes applying for federal assistance for transportation programs.

The agency is releasing new selection criteria and application requirements.

Tribes have 60 days to submit applications.

Fireworks: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is loosening road safety rules for truck drivers transporting fireworks around the country for Fourth of July celebrations.

The FMCSA will exempt about 50 truck drivers with Illumination Fireworks from certain hours of service rules that require them to take rests in between driving.

The exemptions will be in effect from June 28 through July 8.