# 49 C.F.R. § 386.66 (2026): Motions for rehearing or for modification

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## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 386.66 (2026)
- **Heading:** Motions for rehearing or for modification
- **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 / § 386.66: § 386.66   Motions for rehearing or for modification.

## Text

(a) No motion for rehearing or for modification of an order shall be entertained for 1 year following the date the Agency Decisionmaker's order goes into effect. After 1 year, any party may file a motion with the Agency Decisionmaker requesting a rehearing or modification of the order. The motion must contain the following:
(1) A copy of the order about which the change is requested;
(2) A statement of the changed circumstances justifying the request; and
(3) Copies of all evidence intended to be relied on by the party submitting the motion.
(b) Upon receipt of the motion, the Agency Decisionmaker may make a decision denying the motion or modifying the order in whole or in part. He/she may also, prior to making his/her decision, order such other proceedings under these rules as he/she deems necessary and may request additional information from the party making the motion.
[70 FR 28485, May 18, 2005, as amended at 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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