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The FMCSA has issued an emergency declaration allowing truckers transporting residential heating fuel to exceed normal driving hour limits in response to a pipeline break and refinery shutdown affecting 10 states, including Nebraska. This waiver, which is in effect until January 15, 2026, aims to address increased demand for propane, natural gas, and heating oil, while also mitigating challenges faced by rural residents. The declaration has led to increased traffic and longer wait times at terminals in Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas.