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The rule requires that a CLP holder meet virtually the same requirements as those for a CDL holder, meaning that a driver holding a CLP will be subject to the same driver disqualification penalties that apply to a CDL holder. This final rule also implements section 4019 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA–21), section 4122 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU), and section 703 of the Security and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006 (SAFE Port Act) . It will enhance safety by ensuring that only qualified drivers are allowed to operate commercial motor vehicles on our nation’s highways.  \nDATES: Effective date: This final rule is effective on July 8, 2011.  \nCompliance Date: States must be in compliance with the requirements in subpart B of Part 384 (49 CFR part 384) by July 8, 2014.  \nPetitions for Reconsideration of any amendment made by this final rule must be received on or before June 8, 2011. Any petition for reconsideration submitted after this date will not be considered.  \nADDRESSES: Petitions for reconsideration should refer to Docket ID Number FMCSA–2007–27659 or RIN 2126– AB02, and be submitted to the Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, by any of the following methods:  \n• Mail to: Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (MC–A), West Building-6th Floor, Room W60–308, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE. , Washington, DC 20590.  \n• Hand-Deliver: Docket Operations Unit, U.S. Department of  \nTransportation, West Building-Ground  \nFloor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE. , Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.  \n• Federal eRulemaking portal at [http://www.regulations.gov.](http://www.regulations.gov. All)[ All](http://www.regulations.gov. All)[ ](http://www.regulations.gov. All)petitions for reconsideration will be posted on the Federal eRulemaking portal in Docket ‘‘FMCSA–2007–27659’’. This final rule and all background documents and material related to this rule may be viewed and copied at [http://www.regulations.gov](http://www.regulations.gov), by typing‘‘FMCSA–2007–27659’’. The docket may also be viewed and copied for a fee atthe U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, West BuildingGround Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE. , Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.  \nFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  \nRobert Redmond, Office of Safety Programs, Commercial Driver’s License Division, telephone (202) 366–5014 ore-mail [robert.redmond@dot.gov.](robert.redmond@dot.gov. Office)[ Office](robert.redmond@dot.gov. Office)[ ](robert.redmond@dot.gov. Office)hours are [from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m](from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m).  \nSUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  \nI. Legal Basis  \nII. Background  \nA. Summary of This Rule  \nB. History  \nIII. Discussion of Comments on the NPRM  \n1. Strengthen Legal Presence Requirement  \na. Required Forms/Documents  \nb. Nonresident CDL  \n2. Social Security Number Verification Before Issuing a CLP or CDL  \n3. Surrender of CLP, CDL and Non-CDL Documents  \na. Surrender of Documents  \nb. Mailing of Initial License  \n4. CDL Testing Requirements for Out-ofState Driver Training School Students  \n5. State Reciprocity for CLPs  \n6. Minimum Uniform Standards for Issuing a CLP  \na. Passing the General Knowledge Test To Obtain a CLP  \nb. 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