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Governor’s Office Issues Executive Order to Suspend Weight Limits on Transportation of Propane

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Governor’s Office Issues Executive Order to Suspend Weight Limits on Transportation of Propane

LINCOLN – On Thursday, the Office of the Governor issued an executive order to provide emergency relief on account of regional heating fuel (propane) shortages. The order suspends weight limits (up to 90,000 pounds gross weight) for motor carriers hauling critically needed heating fuels on all highways within Nebraska, excluding the interstate system. The executive order is effective immediately and will remain in place through December 15, 2019. To view the media release from the Governor's Office, click here.