# Removal of Obsolete References to “Water Carriers”
> **Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2026-02-19 · Effective 2026-03-23 · 91 FR 7856
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-03266
- **Category:** motor-carrier
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 7856
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 365
- **Publication date:** 2026-02-19
- **Effective date:** 2026-03-23
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. FMCSA-2025-0112
## Abstract

FMCSA amends its regulations to remove obsolete references to "water carriers" in the FMCSA regulations (FMCSR). FMCSA does not specifically regulate water carriers except to the extent that such carriers also engage in motor carrier operations. In such cases, the existing FMCSR provide appropriate coverage of the carrier's motor carrier operations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/19/2026-03266/removal-of-obsolete-references-to-water-carriers)
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