Public release of motor carrier of property data.

(a) In general. Unless otherwise provided in this section, the data contained in a report filed under § 369.1 shall be made publicly available, but no sooner than the due date for the report. (b) Exceptions relating to exemptions from public release. (1) If a request for an exemption from public release is pending under § 369.9, FMCSA will not publicly release the reports covered by the request until at least the time that a decision to grant or deny the request is made. (2) If a carrier is granted an exemption from public release under § 369.9, FMCSA will not publicly release the reports covered by the granted exemption for a period of three years from the report's due date. (c) Other exceptions. Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, information may be released: (1) If the data are included in aggregate industry statistics that do not identify the individual carrier; (2) To other components of the Department of Transportation for their internal use only; (3) If required by law; (4) With the consent of the carrier filing the report; or (5) To contractors, if necessary for the performance of a contract with FMCSA. [64 FR 13923, Mar. 23, 1999, as amended at 68 FR 4719, Jan. 30, 2003. Redesignated at 71 FR 45742, Aug. 10, 2006, and amended at 71 FR 45743, Aug. 10, 2006]