News Releases for July 2007
July 06, 2007
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Hoeven Extends Hours Of Service Waiver For Delivery Drivers To July 19
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BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven has issued an executive order extending service hours for commercial truck drivers providing gas stations with fuel until July 19, 2007. The measure extends an earlier executive order due to expire on July 7.
Minnesota and South Dakota have also waived service-hour restrictions until July 19. The Department of Transportation's Motor Carrier Safety Administration has approved the action in all three states, enabling interstate transfer of petroleum products. All road safety and vehicle compliance regulations still apply and will be fully enforced.
Reduced supplies owing to a slow down at a major petroleum refinery in Minnesota, along with a weather-related stoppage at a second refinery in Kansas, have combined with increased fuel demand to create a potential gasoline shortage in North Dakota and regionally.
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