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Charter Service Final Rule-Fact Sheet Effective Date of Final Rule: 4/30/08 73 FR 2326

New exemptions for: Transit systems transporting transit employees Private charter operators receiving federal funds Public transit agencies receiving funds under 5310, 5311, 5316, & 5317 Emergency response and preparedness Recipients in non-urbanized areas transporting employees for training

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Charter Service Final Rule-Fact Sheet Effective Date of Final Rule: 4/30/08 73 FR 2326

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  1. New exemptions for: Transit systems transporting transit employees Private charter operators receiving federal funds Public transit agencies receiving funds under 5310, 5311, 5316, & 5317 Emergency response and preparedness Recipients in non-urbanized areas transporting employees for training New definition of charter service: -Third party involved: charter -For irregular or events of limited duration: charter if third party pays or transit agency charges premium fare Exceptions: Government Officials (80 hours annually) Qualified Human Service Organizations (QHSO) (qualified groups serving elderly, disabled, and low income) Leasing Agreement with other private operators When no registered charter provider responds to a notice sent by recipient Petitions to the Administrator: Special Events Hardship Discretion Reporting: -Done on a quarterly basis starting 7/30/08 -Submitted through TEAM -Required for all charter service performed -Dockets established for Government Officials, Petitions to the Administrator, Advisory Opinions/Cease and Desist Orders, Complaints for Removal, Complaints, and Hearings. Check www.regulations.gov. New FTA Registration Website, web address, takes the place of “willing and able” paper process. Private operators and some QHSOs must register. Can be removed from website for cause. Formal advisory opinions now available as well as cease and desist orders. Complaints have clear procedures and deadlines for industry and FTA. Hearings can be held before a neutral arbiter (Presiding Official). Assessment of remedy based on several criteria and there is a list of possible monetary assessments in Appendix D. Help available on website: and in Appendix C, which contains an extensive list of Questions and Answers. FTA created new position to assist with new rule requirements. The Ombudsman for Charter Service can be contacted at: ombudsman.charterservice@dot.gov Charter Service Final Rule-Fact SheetEffective Date of Final Rule: 4/30/0873 FR 2326 Fact sheet provided for summary purposes only. Please consult regulatory text for exact requirements.

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