Rule 515-16-5-.15 - Temporary Emergency Authority (Ref. 515-16-3-.03)(1) Application for Temporary Emergency Authority for the transportation of passengers or household goods shall be made on forms, designated by the Commission, shall require applicants to supply in writing all the information called for in such application form, shall be accompanied by payment of the applicable application fee under Rule 515-16-5-.11, and shall indicate under oath the applicant's willingness and ability to comply with the requirements stated (or referred to) in the application, pursuant to the Commission's Transportation Rules and O.C.G.A. Chapter 46-7.(2) The order granting such authority shall contain the Commission's findings supporting its determination under the authority of O.C.G.A. § 46-7-13 that there is an immediate and urgent need for the proposed emergency service (which other authorized carriers have not or will not provide and the length of time such emergency is expected to continue) and shall contain such conditions as the Commission finds necessary with respect to such authority. Absent sufficient evidence proving such emergency need for service, the Commission will not grant such temporary emergency authority.(3) Unless otherwise provided, such temporary emergency motor carrier authority, shall be valid for such time as the Commission shall specify, but not for more than an aggregate of 30 days. When a motor carrier granted temporary emergency authority makes application to the Commission for corresponding interim authority, the applicant's temporary emergency authority, will be extended to the Commission's finalization of the interim authority application, unless sooner suspended or revoked for good cause shown within the extension period.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 515-16-5-.15
Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 46-7-8, 46-7-13, 46-7-27.
Original Rule entitled "Temporary Emergency Authority (Ref. 515-16-3-.03)" adopted. F. June 10, 2008; eff. June 30, 2008.