Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions

40.361	What is the purpose of a public interest exclusion (PIE)?
40.363	On what basis may the Department issue a PIE?
40.365	What is the Department's policy concerning starting a PIE proceeding?
40.367	Who initiates a PIE proceeding?
40.369	What is the discretion of an initiating official in starting a PIE proceeding?
40.371	On what information does an initiating official rely in deciding whether to start a PIE proceeding?
40.373	Before starting a PIE proceeding, does the initiating official give the service agent an opportunity to correct problems?
40.375	How does the initiating official start a PIE proceeding?
40.377	Who decides whether to issue a PIE?
40.379	How do you contest the issuance of a PIE?
40.381	What information do you present to contest the proposed issuance of a PIE?
40.383	What procedures apply if you contest the issuance of a PIE?
40.385	Who bears the burden of proof in a PIE proceeding?
40.387	What matters does the Director decide concerning a proposed PIE?
40.389	What factors may the Director consider?
40.391	What is the scope of a PIE?
40.393	How long does a PIE stay in effect?
40.395	Can you settle a PIE proceeding?
40.397	When does the Director make a PIE decision?
40.399	How does the Department notify service agents of its decision?
40.401	How does the Department notify employers and the public about a PIE?
40.403	Must a service agent notify its clients when the Department issues a PIE?
40.405	May the Federal courts review PIE decisions?
40.407	May a service agent ask to have a PIE reduced or terminated?
40.409	What does the issuance of a PIE mean to transportation employers?
40.411	What is the role of the DOT Inspector General's office?
40.413	How are notices sent to service agents?