To amend title 49, United States Code, in a manner which ensures to a greater degree the ability of utility providers to establish, improve, operate and maintain utility structures, facilities and equipment for the benefit, safety and well-being of consumers by removing limitations on maximum driving and on-duty time in regard to utility vehicle operators and drivers, and for other purposes.
Utility Consumer Service Protection Act of 1995 - Amends Federal transportation law to declare that certain requirements relating to establishing maximum driving and on-duty time for drivers of motor vehicles shall not apply to utility service vehicles or utility drivers, or employers engaged primarily in the business of providing a utility service, or to such vehicles or drivers during a utility emergency.
Defines: (1) "utility service vehicle" to mean a motor vehicle that is used in any activity related to the ultimate delivery of public utility services to customers; and (2) "utility driver" to mean any employee of a utility provider or other operator of a utility service vehicle while such vehicle is being used in an activity related to the provision of a utility service.
Laid on the table. See S. 440 for further action. (consideration: CR H9319)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
See H.R.2274.
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