80 FR 18926 - Qualification of Drivers; Application for Exemptions; Hearing
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 67 (April 8, 2015)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 67 (April 8, 2015)
| Page Range | 18926-18928 | |
| FR Document | 2015-08062 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 8, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 18926-18928] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-08062] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0121; FMCSA-2013-0122; FMCSA-2013-0123] Qualification of Drivers; Application for Exemptions; Hearing AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to grant requests from 39 individuals for exemptions from the Agency's physical qualifications standard concerning hearing for interstate drivers. The current regulation prohibits hearing impaired individuals from operating CMVs in interstate commerce. After notice and opportunity for public comment, the Agency concluded that granting exemptions for these drivers to operate property-carrying CMVs will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions. The exemptions are valid for a 2- year period and may be renewed, and the exemptions preempt State laws and regulations. DATES: The exemptions are effective April 8, 2015. The exemptions expire on April 10, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) 366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Electronic Access You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document Management System (FDMS) at: http://www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov and/or Room W12-140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. B. Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption from the safety regulations for a 2-year period if it finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved absent such exemption.'' The statute also allows the Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. The current provisions of the FMCSRs concerning hearing state that a person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person: First perceives a forced whispered voice in the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American National Standard (formerly ASA Standard) Z24.5--1951. 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). This standard was adopted in 1970, with a revision in 1971 to allow drivers to be qualified under this standard while wearing a hearing aid, 35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22, 1970) and 36 FR 12857 (July 3, 1971). FMCSA grants 39 individuals an exemption from Sec. 391.41(b)(11) concerning hearing to enable them to operate property-carrying CMVs in interstate commerce for a 2-year period. The Agency's decision on these exemption applications is based on the current medical literature and information and the ``Executive Summary on Hearing, Vestibular Function and Commercial Motor Driving Safety'' (the 2008 Evidence Report) presented to FMCSA on August 26, 2008. The evidence report reached two conclusions regarding the matter of hearing loss and CMV driver safety: (1) No studies that examined the relationship between hearing loss and crash risk exclusively among CMV [[Page 18927]] drivers were identified; and (2) evidence from studies of the private driver license holder population does not support the contention that individuals with hearing impairment are at an increased risk for a crash. In addition, the Agency reviewed each applicant's driving record found in the CDLIS,\1\ for CDL holders, and inspections recorded in MCMIS.\2\ For non-CDL holders, the Agency reviewed the driving records from the State licensing agency. Each applicant's record demonstrated a safe driving history. The Agency believes the drivers covered by the exemptions do not pose a risk to public safety. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Commercial Driver License Information System (CDLIS) is an information system that allows the exchange of commercial driver licensing information among all the States. CDLIS includes the databases of 51 licensing jurisdictions and the CDLIS Central Site, all connected by a telecommunications network. \2\ Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) is an information system that captures data from field offices through SAFETYNET, CAPRI, and other sources. It is a source for FMCSA inspection, crash, compliance review, safety audit, and registration data. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. Comments FMCSA announced the exemption applications and requested public comment for each of the applicants in one of the notices below. For those applicants discussed in a previous notice but who are not mentioned in this notice, the Agency announced its decision in a previous notice. Docket # FMCSA-2013-0121 On May 3, 2013, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of exemption applications and requested public comment on 9 individuals. The comment period ended on June 3, 2013. In response to the notice, FMCSA received three comments. All three commenters support the idea of granting exemptions. Docket # FMCSA-2013-0122 On May 6, 2013, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of exemption applications and requested public comment on 16 individuals. The comment period ended on June 5, 2013. In response to the notice, FMCSA received four comments. All four commenters support the idea of granting exemptions. Docket # FMCSA-2013-0123 On July 16, 2013, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of exemption applications and requested public comment on 27 individuals. The comment period ended on August 15, 2013. In response to the notice, FMCSA received seven comments. All seven commenters support the idea of granting exemptions. D. Exemptions Granted Following individualized assessments of the exemption applications, FMCSA grants exemptions from 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) to 39 individuals. Under current FMCSA regulations, all of the 39 drivers receiving exemptions from 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) would have been considered physically qualified to drive a CMV in interstate commerce except that they do not meet the hearing requirement. FMCSA has determined that the following 39 applicants should be granted an exemption: Andrew Alcozer Mr. Alcozer, 30, holds an operator's license from Illinois. James Allen Mr. Allen, 47, holds an operator's license from Vermont. Michael Beebe Mr. Beebe, 51, holds an operator's license from New Jersey. Shayne Bumbalough Mr. Bumbalough, 41, holds an operator's license from Washington. Barry Carpenter Mr. Carpenter, 57, holds an operator's license from South Dakota. Gregorio Cerino-Perez Mr. Cerino-Perez, 36, holds an operator's license from Virginia. Charles Cofield Mr. Cofield, 37, holds an operator's license from Mississippi. Chase Cook Mr. Cook, 31, holds an operator's license from Virginia. Barry Crisman Mr. Crisman, 53, holds an operator's license from California. Michael Desarmeaux Mr. Desarmeaux, 53, holds an operator's license from Ohio. Robert Douglas Mr. Douglas, 47, holds an operator's license from California. William Faulk Mr. Faulk, 33, holds an operator's license from Alabama. Michael Fuller Mr. Fuller, 30, holds an operator's license from North Carolina. Daniel Grossinger Mr. Grossinger, 27, holds an operator's license from Maryland. Gregory Hill Mr. Hill, 38, holds an operator's license from Mississippi. Kyle Hornung Mr. Hornung, 25, holds an operator's license from Wisconsin. Ronald Jardine Mr. Jardine, 60, holds an operator's license from New Jersey. Michael Jenkins Mr. Jenkins, 33, holds an operator's license from Virginia. Roman Landa Mr. Landa, 37, holds an operator's license from California. Bryan Macfarlane Mr. Macfarlane, 33, holds an operator's license from Vermont. Aminder Malhi Mr. Malhi, 25, holds an operator's license from California. Mark Martin Mr. Martin, 60, holds an operator's license from Michigan. Joshua Moothart Mr. Moothart, 36, holds an operator's license from Oregon. Robert Munson Mr. Munson, 63, holds an operator's license from New Jersey. Jayson Lawson Mr. Lawson, 39, holds an operator's license from Arkansas. Albert Nicholson Mr. Nicholson, 43, holds an operator's license from New Mexico. Darren Nordquist Mr. Nordquist, 46, holds an operator's license from Wisconsin. Edwin Oakes II Mr. Oakes, 44, holds an operator's license from New York. Jeffrey Pagenkopf Mr. Pagenkopf, 30, holds an operator's license from Minnesota. Jacob Paullin Mr. Paullin, 38, holds an operator's license from Wisconsin. Ryan Pope Mr. Pope, 37, holds an operator's license from California. [[Page 18928]] Thomas Potterfield Mr. Potterfield, 31, holds an operator's license from South Carolina. Thomas Prickett Mr. Prickett, 45, holds an operator's license from Minnesota. Fernando Ramirez-Savon Mr. Ramirez-Savon, 45, holds a class A commercial driver's license from New Mexico. Ralph Reno Mr. Reno, 43, holds an operator's license from Pennsylvania. Ronald Rutter Mr. Rutter, 50, holds an operator's license from Arizona. Russell Smith Mr. Smith, 44, holds an operator's license from Ohio. James Weir Mr. Weir, 41, holds an operator's license from Washington. Billy White Mr. White, 42, holds an operator's license from Texas. E. Basis For Exemption Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption from the hearing standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) if the exemption is likely to achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety than would be achieved without the exemption. With the exemption, applicants can drive in interstate commerce. Thus, the Agency's analysis focuses on whether an equal or greater level of safety is likely to be achieved by permitting each of these drivers to drive in interstate commerce as opposed to restricting him or her to driving in intrastate commerce. The driver must comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption. This includes reporting any crashes or accidents as defined in 49 CFR 390.5 and reporting all citations and convictions for disqualifying offenses under 49 CFR part 383 and 49 CFR 391. Conclusion The Agency is granting exemptions from the hearing standard, 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11), to 39 individuals based on an evaluation of each driver's safety experience. Safety analysis of information relating to these 39 applicants meets the burden of showing that granting the exemptions would achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved without the exemption. By granting the exemptions, the CMV industry will gain 39 additional CMV drivers. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be valid for 2 years from the effective date with annual recertification required unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained prior to being granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. FMCSA exempts the following 39 drivers for a period of 2 years from the physical qualification standard concerning hearing: Andrew Alcozer (IL); James Allen (VT); Michael Beebe (NJ); Shayne Bumbalough (WA); Barry Carpenter (SD); Gregorio Cerino-Perez (VA); Charles Cofield (MS); Chase Cook (VA); Barry Crisman (CA); Michael Desarmeaux (OH); Robert Douglas (CA); William Faulk (AL); Michael Fuller (NC); Daniel Grossinger (MD); Gregory Hill (MS); Kyle Hornung (WI); Ronald Jardine (NJ); Michael Jenkins (VA); Roman Landa (CA); Bryan Macfarlane (VT); Aminder Malhi (CA); Mark Martin (MI); Joshua Moothart (OR); Robert Munson (NJ); Jayson Lawson (AR); Albert Nicholson (NM); Darren Nordquist (WI); Edwin Oakes II (NY); Jeffrey Pagenkopf (MN); Jacob Paullin (WI); Ryan Pope (CA); Thomas Potterfield (SC); Thomas Prickett (MN); Fernando Ramirez-Savon (NM); Ralph Reno (PA); Ronald Rutter (AZ); Russell Smith (OH); James Weir (WA); and Billy White (TX). Dated: April 2, 2015. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2015-08062 Filed 4-7-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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drivers to drive in interstate commerce Rutley (NY); Samuel Sherman (MN); Docket: For access to the docket to
as opposed to restricting him or her to Andrey Shevchenko (MN); Ronald K. read background documents or
driving in intrastate commerce. The Smith, Jr. (TX); Willine D. Smith (FL); comments, go to http://
driver must comply with the terms and William Templeton (GA); Timothy A. www.regulations.gov and/or Room
conditions of the exemption. This Terpak (PA); Jeremy L. Thrush (PA); W12–140 on the ground level of the
includes reporting any crashes or Carlos A. Torres (FL); John K. Turner, III West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
accidents as defined in 49 CFR 390.5 (CO); and Chad Weaver (GA). SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
and reporting all citations and Issued on: April 2, 2015. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
convictions for disqualifying offenses except Federal holidays.
Larry W. Minor,
under 49 CFR part 383 and 49 CFR 391. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
Associate Administrator for Policy.
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
Conclusion [FR Doc. 2015–08052 Filed 4–7–15; 8:45 am] from the public to better inform its
The Agency is granting exemptions BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P rulemaking process. DOT posts these
from the hearing standard, 49 CFR comments, without edit, including any
391.41(b)(11), to 51 individuals based personal information the commenter
on a thorough evaluation of each DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
driver’s safety experience. Safety described in the system of records
analysis of information relating to these Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
51 applicants meets the burden of be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
showing that granting the exemptions [Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0121; FMCSA–
would achieve a level of safety that is 2013–0122; FMCSA–2013–0123] B. Background
equivalent to or greater than the level Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
that would be achieved without the Qualification of Drivers; Application for FMCSA may grant an exemption from
exemption. By granting the exemptions, Exemptions; Hearing the safety regulations for a 2-year period
the CMV industry will gain 51 AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety if it finds ‘‘such exemption would likely
additional CMV drivers. In accordance Administration (FMCSA), DOT. achieve a level of safety that is
with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption equivalent to or greater than the level
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
will be valid for 2 years from the that would be achieved absent such
effective date with annual recertification SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its exemption.’’ The statute also allows the
required unless revoked earlier by decision to grant requests from 39 Agency to renew exemptions at the end
FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked individuals for exemptions from the of the 2-year period. The current
if the following occurs: (1) The person Agency’s physical qualifications provisions of the FMCSRs concerning
fails to comply with the terms and standard concerning hearing for hearing state that a person is physically
conditions of the exemption; (2) the interstate drivers. The current regulation qualified to drive a CMV if that person:
exemption has resulted in a lower level prohibits hearing impaired individuals First perceives a forced whispered voice in
of safety than was maintained prior to from operating CMVs in interstate the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or
being granted; or (3) continuation of the commerce. After notice and opportunity without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested
exemption would not be consistent with for public comment, the Agency by use of an audiometric device, does not
the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. concluded that granting exemptions for have an average hearing loss in the better ear
31136 and 31315. these drivers to operate property- greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz,
FMCSA exempts the following 51 carrying CMVs will provide a level of and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid
drivers for a period of 2 years from the safety that is equivalent to or greater when the audiometric device is calibrated to
physical qualification standard American National Standard (formerly ASA
than the level of safety maintained Standard) Z24.5—1951.
concerning hearing: Brooks Andresen without the exemptions. The
(UT); Alexey Belousov (MD); Richard 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). This standard was
exemptions are valid for a 2-year period
Boggs (OH); Conley Bowling (KY); adopted in 1970, with a revision in 1971
and may be renewed, and the
Marquarius Boyd (MS); Charles to allow drivers to be qualified under
exemptions preempt State laws and
Breidenthal (CA); Adam Brown (TX); this standard while wearing a hearing
regulations.
Kwinton Carpenter (OH); Ronald Dillon, aid, 35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22, 1970)
Jr. (CA); Clark Dobson (CA); Louis DATES: The exemptions are effective and 36 FR 12857 (July 3, 1971).
Dominik (TX); Kareem M. Douglas (OH); April 8, 2015. The exemptions expire on FMCSA grants 39 individuals an
Craig Eberhart (PA); Anthony Farinacci April 10, 2017. exemption from § 391.41(b)(11)
(OH); Timothy D. Finley (CA); Danny E. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: concerning hearing to enable them to
Fisk (CO); Christopher Fitzwater (VA); Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of operate property-carrying CMVs in
Kenneth Frilando (NY); Timothy Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) interstate commerce for a 2-year period.
Gallagher (PA); John R. Harper, Jr. (IL); 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, The Agency’s decision on these
Kenneth E. Harris (MO); Susan D. FMCSA, Department of Transportation, exemption applications is based on the
Helgerson (WI); Kimberly Hicks (IL); 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room current medical literature and
Devon T. Hinds (CO); Ryan S. Howard W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. information and the ‘‘Executive
(NY); Gregory Ingram (NC); Bernard Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Summary on Hearing, Vestibular
LaFayette (CA); Christopher Lucki (IL); Monday through Friday, except Federal Function and Commercial Motor
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
Joshua Matlow (TX); Kathy Mazique holidays. Driving Safety’’ (the 2008 Evidence
(IL); David W. McCoy (CA); Clair SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Report) presented to FMCSA on August
Mitcham (TX); Jeffrey S. Moore (PA); 26, 2008. The evidence report reached
Christopher Morgan (MA); Quinton A. Electronic Access two conclusions regarding the matter of
Murphy (WI); William Noble (NY); You may see all the comments online hearing loss and CMV driver safety: (1)
Veniamin Panteleimonov (CA); Kelly through the Federal Document No studies that examined the
Pulvermacher (WI); Jeremy Reams (KY); Management System (FDMS) at: http:// relationship between hearing loss and
Victor M. Robinson (LA); Darrin A. www.regulations.gov. crash risk exclusively among CMV
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Thomas Potterfield exemption. By granting the exemptions, exemption from the prohibition against
Mr. Potterfield, 31, holds an the CMV industry will gain 39 persons with insulin-treated diabetes
operator’s license from South Carolina. additional CMV drivers. In accordance mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial
with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate
Thomas Prickett will be valid for 2 years from the commerce. If granted, the exemptions
Mr. Prickett, 45, holds an operator’s effective date with annual recertification would enable these individuals with
license from Minnesota. required unless revoked earlier by ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate
FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked commerce.
Fernando Ramirez-Savon if the following occurs: (1) The person DATES: Comments must be received on
Mr. Ramirez-Savon, 45, holds a class fails to comply with the terms and or before May 8, 2015.
A commercial driver’s license from New conditions of the exemption; (2) the
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
Mexico. exemption has resulted in a lower level
bearing the Federal Docket Management
of safety than was maintained prior to
Ralph Reno System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
being granted; or (3) continuation of the
2015–0057 using any of the following
Mr. Reno, 43, holds an operator’s exemption would not be consistent with
methods:
license from Pennsylvania. the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
31136 and 31315.
Ronald Rutter http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
FMCSA exempts the following 39
Mr. Rutter, 50, holds an operator’s on-line instructions for submitting
drivers for a period of 2 years from the
license from Arizona. comments.
physical qualification standard • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
Russell Smith concerning hearing: Andrew Alcozer U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
(IL); James Allen (VT); Michael Beebe New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
Mr. Smith, 44, holds an operator’s (NJ); Shayne Bumbalough (WA); Barry
license from Ohio. Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Carpenter (SD); Gregorio Cerino-Perez Washington, DC 20590–0001.
James Weir (VA); Charles Cofield (MS); Chase Cook • Hand Delivery: West Building
(VA); Barry Crisman (CA); Michael Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Mr. Weir, 41, holds an operator’s Desarmeaux (OH); Robert Douglas (CA);
license from Washington. New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
William Faulk (AL); Michael Fuller DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Billy White (NC); Daniel Grossinger (MD); Gregory through Friday, except Federal
Hill (MS); Kyle Hornung (WI); Ronald Holidays.
Mr. White, 42, holds an operator’s
Jardine (NJ); Michael Jenkins (VA); • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
license from Texas.
Roman Landa (CA); Bryan Macfarlane Instructions: Each submission must
E. Basis For Exemption (VT); Aminder Malhi (CA); Mark Martin include the Agency name and the
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, (MI); Joshua Moothart (OR); Robert docket numbers for this notice. Note
FMCSA may grant an exemption from Munson (NJ); Jayson Lawson (AR); that all comments received will be
the hearing standard in 49 CFR Albert Nicholson (NM); Darren posted without change to http://
391.41(b)(11) if the exemption is likely Nordquist (WI); Edwin Oakes II (NY); www.regulations.gov, including any
to achieve an equivalent or greater level Jeffrey Pagenkopf (MN); Jacob Paullin personal information provided. Please
of safety than would be achieved (WI); Ryan Pope (CA); Thomas see the Privacy Act heading below for
without the exemption. With the Potterfield (SC); Thomas Prickett (MN); further information.
exemption, applicants can drive in Fernando Ramirez-Savon (NM); Ralph Docket: For access to the docket to
interstate commerce. Thus, the Agency’s Reno (PA); Ronald Rutter (AZ); Russell read background documents or
analysis focuses on whether an equal or Smith (OH); James Weir (WA); and Billy comments, go to http://
greater level of safety is likely to be White (TX). www.regulations.gov at any time or
achieved by permitting each of these Dated: April 2, 2015. Room W12–140 on the ground level of
drivers to drive in interstate commerce Larry W. Minor, the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
as opposed to restricting him or her to Associate Administrator for Policy. Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
driving in intrastate commerce. The [FR Doc. 2015–08062 Filed 4–7–15; 8:45 am]
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
driver must comply with the terms and Friday, except Federal holidays. The
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conditions of the exemption. This Federal Docket Management System
includes reporting any crashes or (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day,
accidents as defined in 49 CFR 390.5 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 365 days each year. If you want
and reporting all citations and acknowledgment that we received your
convictions for disqualifying offenses Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments, please include a self-
under 49 CFR part 383 and 49 CFR 391. Administration addressed, stamped envelope or
postcard or print the acknowledgement
Conclusion [Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0057] page that appears after submitting
The Agency is granting exemptions comments on-line.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
from the hearing standard, 49 CFR Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
Applications; Diabetes Mellitus
391.41(b)(11), to 39 individuals based U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
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on an evaluation of each driver’s safety AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety from the public to better inform its
experience. Safety analysis of Administration (FMCSA), Department rulemaking process. DOT posts these
information relating to these 39 of Transportation. comments, without edit, including any
applicants meets the burden of showing ACTION: Notice of applications for personal information the commenter
that granting the exemptions would exemptions request for comments. provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
achieve a level of safety that is described in the system of records
equivalent to or greater than the level SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
that would be achieved without the applications from 49 individuals for be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
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| Dates | The exemptions are effective April 8, 2015. The exemptions expire on April 10, 2017. | |
| Contact | Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) 366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. | |
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