49 CFR §369.10

1. (a)In general. Unless otherwise provided in this section, the data contained in a report filed under § 369.1 shall be made publicly available, but no sooner than the due date for the report.
2. (b)Exceptions relating to exemptions from public release.
   1. (1)If a request for an exemption from public release is pending under § 369.9, FMCSA will not publicly release the reports covered by the request until at least the time that a decision to grant or deny the request is made.
   2. (2)If a carrier is granted an exemption from public release under § 369.9, FMCSA will not publicly release the reports covered by the granted exemption for a period of three years from the report's due date.
3. (c)Other exceptions. Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, information may be released:
   1. (1)If the data are included in aggregate industry statistics that do not identify the individual carrier;
   2. (2)To other components of the Department of Transportation for their internal use only;
   3. (3)If required by law;
   4. (4)With the consent of the carrier filing the report; or
   5. (5)To contractors, if necessary for the performance of a contract with FMCSA.