# 49 C.F.R. § 386.64 (2026): Reconsideration

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_64

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 386.64 (2026)
- **Heading:** Reconsideration
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter III: FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 386: RULES OF PRACTICE FOR FMCSA PROCEEDINGS / Subpart E: Decision / § 386.64: § 386.64   Reconsideration.

## Text

(a) Within 20 days following service of the Final Order, any party may petition the Agency Decisionmaker for reconsideration of the order. If a civil penalty was imposed, the filing of a petition for reconsideration stays the entire action, unless the Agency Decisionmaker orders otherwise.
(b) In the event a Notice of Default and Final Order is issued by the Field Administrator as a result of the respondent's failure to reply in accordance with § 386.14(a), the only issue that will be considered upon reconsideration is whether a default has occurred under § 386.14(c). The Final Order may be vacated where a respondent can demonstrate excusable neglect, a meritorious defense, or due diligence in seeking relief.
(c) Either party may serve an answer to a petition for reconsideration within 30 days of the service date of the petition.
(d) Following the close of the 30-day period, the Agency Decisionmaker will rule on the petition.
(e) The ruling on the petition will be the Final Agency Order. A petition for reconsideration of the Agency Decisionmaker's ruling will not be permitted.
[70 FR 28485, May 18, 2005, as amended at 88 FR 80183, Nov. 17, 2023; 89 FR 713, Jan. 5, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 386.61 (2026) § 386.61   Decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_61.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.62 (2026) § 386.62   Review of administrative law judge's decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_62.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.63 (2026) § 386.63   Decision on review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_63.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.64 (2026) § 386.64   Reconsideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_64.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.65 (2026) § 386.65   Failure to comply with final order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_65.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.66 (2026) § 386.66   Motions for rehearing or for modification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_66.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 386.67 (2026) § 386.67   Judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P386_S386_67.md)

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