# Rulemaking Procedures Update
> **Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2020-12-31 · Effective 2021-03-01 · 85 FR 86843
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-27854
- **Category:** motor-carrier
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 86843
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 389
- **Publication date:** 2020-12-31
- **Effective date:** 2021-03-01
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0341
## Abstract

FMCSA amends its rulemaking procedures by revising the process for preparing and adopting rules and petitions. Also, the Agency adds new definitions, and makes general administrative corrections throughout its rulemaking procedures. These actions are authorized under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/31/2020-27854/rulemaking-procedures-update)
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