ID HJM013

Urges Congress to lift the Federal Highway Administration's freeze on longer combination vehicles (LCVs) in 13 western states: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Cites Federal Highway Administration "Western State Scenario Analysis" showing expanded LCV use would reduce heavy truck vehicle miles traveled by 25% in 2010, fuel consumption and emissions by 12%, save shippers $2 billion annually, reduce pavement costs by 4%, and reduce highway noise by 10%.

Notes the LCV freeze has been in place since 1991, during which time population growth, vehicle registrations, vehicle miles traveled, emissions, and congestion have all significantly increased.

Requests that lifting the freeze allow these 13 western states flexibility to establish and operate pilot test programs to evaluate LCV routes, configurations, and operating conditions.

Directs the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to forward the memorial to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Idaho's congressional delegation.