80 FR 22770 - Beyond Compliance Program
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 78 (April 23, 2015)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 78 (April 23, 2015)
| Page Range | 22770-22772 | |
| FR Document | 2015-09463 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 78 (Thursday, April 23, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 22770-22772] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-09463] [[Page 22770]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0124] Beyond Compliance Program AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice; request for public comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Transportation and motor carriers have invested millions of dollars in research, development, and implementation of strategies and technologies to reduce truck and bus crashes. FMCSA is evaluating the impacts of considering a company's proactive voluntary implementation of state-of-the-art best practices and technologies when evaluating the carrier's safety. FMCSA requests responses to specific questions and any supporting data the Agency should consider in the potential development of a Beyond Compliance program. Beyond Compliance would include voluntary programs implemented by motor carriers that exceed regulatory requirements, and improve the safety of commercial motor vehicles and drivers operating on the Nations' roadways by reducing the number and severity of crashes. Beyond Compliance would not result in regulatory relief. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 22, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0124 using any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Fax: 1-202-493-2251. Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without change to www.regulations.gov, including any personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading below. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to www.regulations.gov at any time or visit 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., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The online Federal document management system is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self- addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgment page that appears after submitting comments on-line. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bill Mahorney, Chief, Enforcement Division, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, Telephone 202-493-0000, E-Mail: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FMCSA Research During the past 10 years, FMCSA, Canada, Australia, and other countries have completed studies that provided information on Beyond Compliance programs and technology. For example, the FMCSA ``Driver Notification Feasibility Study,'' tested the use of an Employer Notification System (ENS) versus the current annual requirement for obtaining a driver motor vehicle record and reviewing the driver qualification files for violations. This report found that when registered carriers in that study received near real-time notification that a driver had been issued a citation, conviction or commercial driver's license disqualification, they took action. This study estimated that Nationwide implementation of ENS could prevent 6,828 crashes and 88 fatalities annually.\1\ In addition, in 2005, the Agency completed additional studies on roll stability control systems \2\ and tire pressure sensors \3\ that demonstrate the safety benefits of these technologies. Likewise, a 2009 FMCSA study, ``Analysis of Benefits and Costs of Lane Departure Warning Systems for the Trucking Industry,'' \4\ predicted a reduction of 1,973 injuries and 100 fatalities annually through use of that technology. This report projected that for each $1 spent on this technology, the return on investment was $1.98. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Smith, M., Owens, N., Stock, D., Lantz, B., Murray, D. and Sensiba, G. 2005. Driver Violation Notification Service Feasibility Study. Prepared by Science Applications International Corporation for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, USDOT. \2\ Murray, D., S. Shackelford and A. Houser. Analysis of Benefits and Costs of Roll Stability Control Systems for the Trucking Industry. Publication FMCSA-RRT-09-020. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 2009. \3\ FMCSA. July 2005. Technical Brief: Commercial Motor Vehicle Tire Pressure Sensors. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation. \4\ Murray, D., S. Shackelford and A. Houser. Analysis of Benefits and Costs of Lane Departure Warning Systems for the Trucking Industry. Publication FMCSA-RRT-09-022. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 2009. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additionally, in development of the Agency's Compliance, Safety, Accountable program, FMCSA conducted six listening sessions. In those sessions, it was agreed that an incentive-based approach to improving carrier safety would be a more effective tool than the current penalty- based system. Transportation Research Board (TRB) In 2007, the TRB explored the potential for integrating certification programs with regulatory frameworks.\5\ The TRB research suggested that a pilot program for Beyond Compliance activities, certification, and identification of best practices be conducted. The 2007 report concluded that Beyond Compliance programs could provide significant incentives for carriers to adopt best practices. However, that study recommended additional research was needed to determine the level of effectiveness that a Beyond Compliance approach would have on safety. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ Bergoffen, G., Short, J., Inderbitzen, B. and Daecher, C. 2007. Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis 12: Commercial Motor Vehicle Carrier Safety Management Certification. Transportation Research Board. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On April 3, 2014, TRB's Truck and Bus Safety Research Committee published its ``Overview of Truck and Bus Safety Research Needs,'' which included a request for implementation of a Beyond Compliance pilot test to ``Develop, evaluate and promote new safety strategies, including technology applications, for appropriate carriers using discrete incentives or inducements, such as tax credits or exemptions relating to FMCSA's [[Page 22771]] Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) system.'' \6\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \6\ http://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=36343. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) In January 2011, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a report titled, ``Assessing the Benefits of Alternative Compliance.'' \7\ The ATRI research was premised on the hypothesis that new approaches were needed to achieve the next significant improvement in the national highway safety statistics. The ATRI report identified possible alternatives for giving credit against things like Behavior Analysis System Improvement Category (BASIC) scores, based on motor carrier activities that are believed to provide safety and/or crash reduction benefits. In its analysis, ATRI considered carrier safety data for pre- and post-Compliance Review time periods. These were cross-factored by fleet sizes to determine the safety impact and significance of existing versus emerging safety compliance. Carrier Compliance Reviews and out-of-service rates were examined based on the safety rating received and carrier size to determine whether a Beyond Compliance program would benefit certain fleet sizes. Previous pre- and post-Compliance Review crash rate data were examined to identify carriers most affected by traditional compliance activities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \7\ ``Assessing the Benefits of Alternative Compliance,'' January 2011, Daniel C. Murray, Steve Keppler, Micah Lueck, Katie Fender, American Transportation Research Institute, St. Paul, MN. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ATRI report also considered implementation methods such as the Inspection Selection System (ISS). ATRI hypothesized that participation in a Beyond Compliance program could mean that a carrier would be provided with a 20 point leeway on the ISS inspection value. For example, an original ISS score of 60 would be modified by 20 points resulting in a new value of 40. Therefore, the Beyond Compliance program would be used as a reward system for carriers. The ATRI report also proposed credit in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS) for voluntary participation. ATRI also proposed other incentives beyond FMCSA's jurisdiction, including insurance costs decreases and tax credits. Other Programs FMCSA is aware of other non-governmental safety-related programs that have been voluntarily implemented by some motor carriers because they resulted in cost savings and safety benefits. These include, but are not limited to: North American Fatigue Management Program; ISO 9000; National Private Truck Council's Best Practices Program; North American Transportation Management Institute's (NATMI) Certification Program; Partners in Compliance (PIC); Outside of the United States, FMCSA is aware of the successful implementation of the Maintenance Management Accreditation Scheme, the Australian Trucking Association's TruckSafe Program, and the Canadian Standards Association Safety Management System, which all encourage voluntary best practices and safety improvement programs. FMCSA's Waiver, Exemption, and Pilot Programs FMCSA is not considering regulatory relief as part of the Beyond Compliance program, because the Agency already has an existing process for seeking waivers for up to 90 days, applying for exemptions of up to 2 years (which can be renewed), and pilot programs that may run for up to 3 years. Through each of these processes, the Agency can provide relief from certain safety regulations as long as the terms and conditions of the waiver, exemption or pilot program ensure a level of safety equivalent to or greater than what would be achieved through compliance with the safety regulations. These processes are explained in 49 CFR part 381. A pilot program is a formal project established by FMCSA in accordance with Part 381 to test the effectiveness of certain safety strategies or technologies, using a group of carriers and/or drivers. A pilot program includes relief from specified regulations during the life of the pilot program, up to 3 years, to allow testing of alternatives. Part 381 includes formal requirements for a pilot program. While FMCSA is not considering waivers, exemptions, and pilot programs as Beyond Compliance, the Agency welcomes the opportunity to work with the private sector to conduct demonstration projects. A demonstration project is an informal effort, to show that certain safety strategies can be effective in reducing crashes. Individual carriers or groups of carriers may design and implement their own demonstration projects, or voluntarily participate in any sponsored by FMCSA. Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) Tasking On March 30, 2015, FMCSA tasked the MCSAC with providing recommendations to the Agency on the potential benefits and feasibility of voluntary compliance and ways to credit carriers and drivers who initiate and establish programs that promote safety beyond the standards established in FMCSA regulations. The Agency specifically asked for the views of the MCSAC on this concept, with any data or analysis to support it with regard to 3 basic areas: 1. What voluntary technologies or safety program best practices would be appropriate for beyond compliance? 2. What type of incentives would encourage motor carriers to invest in technologies and best practices programs? 3. How would FMCSA verify the voluntary technologies or safety programs were being implemented? Per the tasking to the MCSAC, a letter report should be provided to the Administrator outlining recommendations on incentives for increased safety compliance by the MCSAC's June 2015 meeting. Request for Comments In determining possible development of a Beyond Compliance program, FMCSA seeks responses to the following specific questions and encourages the submission of any other reports or data on this issue. 1. What voluntary technologies or safety program best practices would be appropriate for a Beyond Compliance program? 2. What safety performance metrics should be used to evaluate the success of voluntarily implemented technologies or safety program best practices? 3. What incentives would encourage motor carriers to invest in technologies and best practices programs? a. Credit on appropriate SMS scores (e.g., credit in Driver Fitness for use of an employer notification system)? b. Credit on ISS scores? c. Reduction in roadside inspection frequency? d. Other options? 4. What events should cause the incentives to be removed? a. If safety goals for the carrier are not consistently achieved, what is the benefit to the motoring public? 5. Should this program be developed by the private sector like PrePass, ISO 9000, or Canada's Partners in Compliance (PIC)? [[Page 22772]] 6. How would FMCSA verify that the voluntary technologies or safety programs were being implemented? Issued on: April 17, 2015. T.F. Scott Darling, III, Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. 2015-09463 Filed 4-22-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket: For access to the docket to pressure sensors 3 that demonstrate the
read background documents or safety benefits of these technologies.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments, go to www.regulations.gov at Likewise, a 2009 FMCSA study,
Administration any time or visit Room W12–140 on the ‘‘Analysis of Benefits and Costs of Lane
ground level of the West Building, 1200 Departure Warning Systems for the
[Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0124]
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, Trucking Industry,’’ 4 predicted a
Beyond Compliance Program DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, reduction of 1,973 injuries and 100
Monday through Friday, except Federal fatalities annually through use of that
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety holidays. The online Federal document technology. This report projected that
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. management system is available 24 for each $1 spent on this technology, the
ACTION: Notice; request for public hours each day, 365 days each year. If return on investment was $1.98.
comment. you want acknowledgment that we
received your comments, please include Additionally, in development of the
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of a self-addressed, stamped envelope or Agency’s Compliance, Safety,
Transportation and motor carriers have postcard or print the acknowledgment Accountable program, FMCSA
invested millions of dollars in research, page that appears after submitting conducted six listening sessions. In
development, and implementation of comments on-line. those sessions, it was agreed that an
strategies and technologies to reduce Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 incentive-based approach to improving
truck and bus crashes. FMCSA is U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments carrier safety would be a more effective
evaluating the impacts of considering a from the public to better inform its tool than the current penalty-based
company’s proactive voluntary rulemaking process. DOT posts these system.
implementation of state-of-the-art best comments, without edit, including any Transportation Research Board (TRB)
practices and technologies when personal information the commenter
evaluating the carrier’s safety. FMCSA provides, to www.regulations.gov, as In 2007, the TRB explored the
requests responses to specific questions described in the system of records potential for integrating certification
and any supporting data the Agency notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can programs with regulatory frameworks.5
should consider in the potential be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. The TRB research suggested that a pilot
development of a Beyond Compliance FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. program for Beyond Compliance
program. Beyond Compliance would Bill Mahorney, Chief, Enforcement activities, certification, and
include voluntary programs Division, Federal Motor Carrier Safety identification of best practices be
implemented by motor carriers that Administration, 1200 New Jersey conducted. The 2007 report concluded
exceed regulatory requirements, and Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, that Beyond Compliance programs
improve the safety of commercial motor Telephone 202–493–0000, E-Mail: could provide significant incentives for
vehicles and drivers operating on the Bill.Mahorney@dot.gov. carriers to adopt best practices.
Nations’ roadways by reducing the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: However, that study recommended
number and severity of crashes. Beyond additional research was needed to
FMCSA Research
Compliance would not result in determine the level of effectiveness that
regulatory relief. During the past 10 years, FMCSA, a Beyond Compliance approach would
DATES: Comments must be received on Canada, Australia, and other countries have on safety.
or before June 22, 2015. have completed studies that provided
information on Beyond Compliance On April 3, 2014, TRB’s Truck and
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments Bus Safety Research Committee
programs and technology. For example,
bearing the Federal Docket Management the FMCSA ‘‘Driver Notification published its ‘‘Overview of Truck and
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– Feasibility Study,’’ tested the use of an Bus Safety Research Needs,’’ which
2015–0124 using any of the following Employer Notification System (ENS) included a request for implementation
methods: versus the current annual requirement of a Beyond Compliance pilot test to
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to for obtaining a driver motor vehicle ‘‘Develop, evaluate and promote new
www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line record and reviewing the driver safety strategies, including technology
instructions for submitting comments. qualification files for violations. This applications, for appropriate carriers
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; report found that when registered using discrete incentives or
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 carriers in that study received near real- inducements, such as tax credits or
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building time notification that a driver had been exemptions relating to FMCSA’s
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, issued a citation, conviction or
Washington, DC 20590–0001. commercial driver’s license Control Systems for the Trucking Industry.
• Hand Delivery or Courier: West disqualification, they took action. This Publication FMCSA–RRT–09–020. Federal Motor
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, study estimated that Nationwide
Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Transportation, 2009.
implementation of ENS could prevent 3 FMCSA. July 2005. Technical Brief: Commercial
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 6,828 crashes and 88 fatalities Motor Vehicle Tire Pressure Sensors. Federal Motor
p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, annually.1 In addition, in 2005, the Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of
except Federal Holidays. Agency completed additional studies on Transportation.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. roll stability control systems 2 and tire
4 Murray, D., S. Shackelford and A. Houser.
Analysis of Benefits and Costs of Lane Departure
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Each submission must include the
Warning Systems for the Trucking Industry.
Agency name and the docket number for 1 Smith, M., Owens, N., Stock, D., Lantz, B., Publication FMCSA–RRT–09–022. Federal Motor
this notice. Note that DOT posts all Murray, D. and Sensiba, G. 2005. Driver Violation Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of
comments received without change to Notification Service Feasibility Study. Prepared by Transportation, 2009.
www.regulations.gov, including any Science Applications International Corporation for 5 Bergoffen, G., Short, J., Inderbitzen, B. and
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Daecher, C. 2007. Commercial Truck and Bus Safety
personal information included in a USDOT. Synthesis 12: Commercial Motor Vehicle Carrier
comment. Please see the Privacy Act 2 Murray, D., S. Shackelford and A. Houser. Safety Management Certification. Transportation
heading below. Analysis of Benefits and Costs of Roll Stability Research Board.
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6. How would FMCSA verify that the Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, a crash. In addition, the Agency
voluntary technologies or safety between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday reviewed the applicant’s driving record
programs were being implemented? through Friday, except Federal holidays. found in the CDLIS,1 for CDL holders,
Issued on: April 17, 2015. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 and interstate and intrastate inspections
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments recorded in MCMIS.2 The Agency
T.F. Scott Darling, III,
from the public to better inform its acknowledges there could be potential
Chief Counsel.
rulemaking process. DOT posts these consequences of a driver being hearing
[FR Doc. 2015–09463 Filed 4–22–15; 8:45 am] comments, without edit, including any impaired and/or deaf while operating a
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P personal information the commenter CMV under some scenarios. However,
provides, to www.regulations.gov, as the Agency believes the drivers covered
described in the system of records by the exemptions do not pose a risk to
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can public safety.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
C. Comments
Administration B. Background
FMCSA announced the exemption
[Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0154; FMCSA– Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, applications and requested public
2012–0332] FMCSA may grant an exemption from comment for each of the applicants in
the safety regulations for a 2-year period the notices below. For those applicants
Qualification of Drivers; Application for if it finds ‘‘such exemption would likely discussed in a previous notice but who
Exemptions; Hearing achieve a level of safety that is are not mentioned in this notice, the
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety equivalent to or greater than the level Agency has announced its decision in a
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. that would be achieved absent such previous notice.
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
exemption.’’ The statute also allows the
Agency to renew exemptions at the end Docket # FMCSA–2012–0154
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its of the 2-year period. The current On May 25, 2012, FMCSA published
decision to grant requests from 4 provisions of the FMCSRs concerning a notice of receipt of exemption
individuals for exemptions from the hearing state that a person is physically applications and requested public
Agency’s physical qualifications qualified to drive a CMV if that person: comment on 45 individuals. The
standard concerning hearing for First perceives a forced whispered voice in comment period ended on July 30, 2012.
interstate drivers. The current regulation the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or This application was in response to a
prohibits individuals who do not meet without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested request from the National Association of
the standard from operating CMVs in by use of an audiometric device, does not the Deaf (NAD). In response to this
interstate commerce. After notice and have an average hearing loss in the better ear notice, FMCSA received 570 comments
opportunity for public comment, the greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and granted 40 exemptions. The 570
and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid
Agency concluded that granting when the audiometric device is calibrated to comments were addressed in the
exemptions for these CMV drivers will American National Standard (formerly ASA Agency’s notice published on February
provide a level of safety that is Standard) Z24.5—1951. 1, 2013 (78 FR 7479).
equivalent to or greater than the level of
49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). This standard was Docket # FMCSA–2012–0332
safety maintained without the
adopted in 1970, with a revision in 1971 On July 16, 2013, FMCSA published
exemptions. The exemptions are valid
to allow drivers to be qualified under a notice of receipt of exemption
for a 2-year peiod and may be renewed,
this standard while wearing a hearing applications and requested public
and the exemptions preempt State laws
aid, 35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22, 1970) comment on 9 individuals. The
and regulations.
and 36 FR 12857 (July 3, 1971). comment period ended on August 15,
DATES: The exemptions are effective FMCSA grants 4 individuals an
April 23, 2015. The exemptions expire 2013. In response to the notice, FMCSA
exemption from the regulatory
on April 24, 2017. received seven comments. All seven
requirement in § 391.41(b)(11) allowing
commenters support the idea of granting
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: individuals who do not meet the
exemptions.
Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of hearing requirements to operate CMVs
Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) in interstate commerce for a 2-year D. Exemptions Granted
366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, period. The Agency’s decision on these Following individualized assessments
FMCSA, Department of Transportation, exemption applications is based on the of the exemption applications, FMCSA
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room current medical literature and grants exemptions from 49 CFR
W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. information and the ‘‘Executive 391.41(b)(11) to 4 individuals. Under
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Summary on Hearing, Vestibular current FMCSA regulations, all of the 4
Monday through Friday, except Federal Function and Commercial Motor drivers receiving exemptions from 49
holidays. Driving Safety’’ (the 2008 Evidence CFR 391.41(b)(11) would have been
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Report) presented to FMCSA on August
26, 2008. The evidence report reached 1 Commercial Driver License Information System
A. Electronic Access two conclusions regarding the matter of (CDLIS) is an information system that allows the
You may see all the comments online hearing loss and CMV driver safety: (1) exchange of commercial driver licensing
information among all the States. CDLIS includes
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through the Federal Document No studies that examined the
the databases of 51 licensing jurisdictions and the
Management System (FDMS) at: relationship between hearing loss and CDLIS Central Site, all connected by a
www.regulations.gov. crash risk exclusively among CMV telecommunications network.
Docket: For access to the docket to drivers were identified; and (2) evidence 2 Motor Carrier Management Information System
read background documents or from studies of the private driver license (MCMIS) is an information system that captures
data from field offices through SAFETYNET,
comments, go to www.regulations.gov holder population does not support the CAPRI, and other sources. It is a source for FMCSA
and/or Room W12–140 on the ground contention that individuals with hearing inspection, crash, compliance review, safety audit,
level of the West Building, 1200 New impairment are at an increased risk for and registration data.
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