I am not saying that Fozzy didn't read this somewhere. And I am not looking for a fight. But, has ANYONE clicked on his "source" link? I have... and there is no "there" there.
I haven't checked any of my trucker mag online websites, but I found NOTHING like this anywhere on the FMCSA site, and there is NOTHING in the "comment" document submitted by a Mr. Jasny that I found using Fozzy's link.
What I DID find was very interesting. It seems that under the Obama administration, and as a result of the continuous lawsuits by "concerned citizens, et al.," additional listening sessions were opened (though expired now) to get comments from truckers and others about how to construct a fair HOS that perhaps we could actually make into a Final Ruling.
The questions asked (by our government) showed... to me.... a willingness to explore some of the VERY ideas and concerns I've seen expressed here on CAD everytime this question comes up.
You should read the background info and questions at the following link:
Hours of Service - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
(oh... and you should stop assuming the worst from the Obama administration! he he....}