Fill 'Er Up: Feds Scrap 50-Year-Old Fuel Tank Limit
Published Date: 5/30/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FMCSA wants to drop an old rule that stops fuel tanks made after 1973 from being filled over 95% full. This change affects truck and bus fuel tank makers and operators, making fuel filling simpler without safety risks. If approved, the update will save time and hassle, with no extra costs, and could roll out soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Remove 95% Fuel Overfill Rule
If approved, the FMCSA would remove the rule that a liquid fuel tank manufactured on or after January 1, 1973, must be designed so it cannot be filled above 95 percent of its liquid capacity during a normal filling. This change affects truck and bus fuel tank makers and operators and is expected to make fuel filling simpler, saving time and hassle with no extra costs.
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