The words “Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter” are omitted as surplus.

The date of enactment of this section, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), probably means the date of enactment of Pub. L. 105–178, which amended this section generally and was approved June 9, 1998.

1998—Pub. L. 105–178 amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “After notice and an opportunity for comment, the Secretary of Transportation may waive any part of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter as it applies to a class of individuals or commercial motor vehicles if the Secretary decides the waiver is not contrary to the public interest and does not diminish the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles. A waiver under this section shall be published in the Federal Register with reasons for the waiver.”

For provisions making amendment by section 4007 of Pub. L. 105–178 inapplicable to or otherwise not affecting waiver, exemption, or pilot program in effect the day before June 9, 1998, under this chapter or section 31136 (e) of this title, see section 4007(d) of Pub. L. 105–178, set out as a note under section 31136 of this title.