Public Interest Exclusions

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  4. Office of the Secretary of Transportation
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Section
40.361

What is the purpose of a public interest exclusion (PIE)?

Section
40.363

On what basis may the Department issue a PIE?

Section
40.365

What is the Department's policy concerning starting a PIE proceeding?

Section
40.367

Who initiates a PIE proceeding?

Section
40.369

What is the discretion of an initiating official in starting a PIE proceeding?

Section
40.371

On what information does an initiating official rely in deciding whether to start a PIE proceeding?

Section
40.373

Before starting a PIE proceeding, does the initiating official give the service agent an opportunity to correct problems?

Section
40.375

How does the initiating official start a PIE proceeding?

Section
40.377

Who decides whether to issue a PIE?

Section
40.379

How do you contest the issuance of a PIE?

Section
40.381

What information do you present to contest the proposed issuance of a PIE?

Section
40.383

What procedures apply if you contest the issuance of a PIE?

Section
40.385

Who bears the burden of proof in a PIE proceeding?

Section
40.387

What matters does the Director decide concerning a proposed PIE?

Section
40.389

What factors may the Director consider?

Section
40.391

What is the scope of a PIE?

Section
40.393

How long does a PIE stay in effect?

Section
40.395

Can you settle a PIE proceeding?

Section
40.397

When does the Director make a PIE decision?

Section
40.399

How does the Department notify service agents of its decision?

Section
40.401

How does the Department notify employers and the public about a PIE?

Section
40.403

Must a service agent notify its clients when the Department issues a PIE?

Section
40.405

May the Federal courts review PIE decisions?

Section
40.407

May a service agent ask to have a PIE reduced or terminated?

Section
40.409

What does the issuance of a PIE mean to transportation employers?

Section
40.411

What is the role of the DOT Inspector General's office?

Section
40.413

How are notices sent to service agents?