Emergency Waiver for Olympia Pipeline Shutdown

Due to potential disruptions in fuel delivery for Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, Governor Kotek declared a state of emergency for Oregon effective November 24, 2025 (EO 25-30).

Included in the Governor's executive order is an emergency waiver for motor carriers operating in Oregon. Effective immediately, motor carriers and drivers of commercial motor vehicles delivering fuel products are providing emergency relief during an emergency under 49 CFR 390.23. Pursuant to 49 CFR 390.23(b), they are therefore exempt from the application of 49 CFR Parts 390 through 399 as those regulations apply to fuel delivery, including the driver hours of service rules in 49 CFR 395. This exemption stands during the emergency period or 14 days from the date of the initial declaration of emergency, whichever is less.

Please review and print the executive order and take note of the following reminders:

Motor carriers or drivers currently subject to an out-of-service order are not eligible for exemption until the order expires or they have met the conditions for its rescission.

This exemption shall not exceed the duration of direct assistance in providing emergency relief.

Nothing contained in the executive order shall be construed as an exemption from the controlled substances and alcohol use and testing requirements (49 CFR Part 382), the commercial driver’s license requirements (49 CFR Part 383), the financial responsibility (insurance) requirements (49 CFR Part 387), operating authority (49 CFR Part 365) or any other portion of the regulations not specifically identified.

You must comply with all size and weight regulations. Vehicles responding to emergencies are still required to enter open scale facilities when a sign posted before the scale reads "All Trucks Over 20,000# GVWR Next Right”, or with a GVWR of 10,000# or greater without this posted sign, unless they are operating with red warning lights and/or siren.

If stopped, be sure to let enforcement personnel know that you are responding to an emergency. The vehicle may be allowed to proceed and obtain required permits and/or credentials as soon as possible afterwards.