80 FR 57041 - Qualification of Drivers; Application for Exemptions; Hearing
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 182 (September 21, 2015)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 182 (September 21, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-23596 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 182 (Monday, September 21, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 57041-57043] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-23596] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0383] 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 30 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 September 21, 2015. The exemptions expire on September 21, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) 366-4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, 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: www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to 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 30 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 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 On April 7, 2015, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of exemption [[Page 57042]] applications and requested public comment on 30 individuals (FR 80 18697; Docket number FMCSA-2015-07909. The comment period ended on May 7, 2015. In response to this notice, nine comments were received expressing safety concerns for the far reaching ramifications to the commercial driving industry of allowing deaf drivers to test, train and/or drive commercially. Some of these comments were addressed in a previous notice. Additionally they expressed concern for the process by which exemptions are granted from parts of 49 CFR 391.41, the increased volume of exemptions, and the need to rely on scientific support as a basis for granting the exemptions. FMCSA acknowledges the stakeholder's concerns and may consider the initial steps to revising the physical qualification standards through a formal rulemaking process. D. Exemptions Granted Following individualized assessments of the exemption applications, FMCSA grants exemptions from 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) to 30 individuals. Under current FMCSA regulations, all of the 30 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 30 applicants should be granted an exemption: Neal Everett Boatman, Jr. Mr. Boatman, 37, holds an operator's license in Arizona. Herbert Dean Crowe Mr. Crowe, 50, holds an operator's license in Missouri. David Keith Cannon Mr. Cannon, 47, holds an operator's license in Missouri. Bryant Cater Mr. Cater, 54, holds a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) in Tennessee. Frankye D. Crews Ms. Crews, 44, holds an operator's license in Florida. Justin Craig Cribb Mr. Cribb, 36, holds an operator's license in South Carolina. William Reeder Darnell Mr. Darnell, 40, holds a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) in Arizona. Mark Dickson Mr. Dickson, 55, holds an operator's license in Texas. Kelly Gene Eller Mr. Eller, 50, holds an operator's license in North Carolina. Elliot David Fellows Mr. Fellows, 22, holds an operator's license in New York. David H. Grady Mr. Grady, 46, holds a Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) in Colorado. Alissa Haselhorst Ms. Haselhorst, 27, holds an operator's license in Nebraska. Nathan John Hill Mr. Hill, 31, holds an operator's license in Georgia. Jason R. Gensler Mr. Gensler, 36, holds an operator's license in Ohio. Thomas P. Lipyanic, Jr. Mr. Lipyanic, 49, holds a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) in Pennsylvania. Brian L. Lloyd Mr. Lloyd, 41, holds an operator's license in Ohio. Kelsey Rae Maginity Ms. Maginity, 23, holds an operator's license in Iowa. Donald B. Malley Mr. Malley, 60, holds a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) in Missouri. Courtney Maloney Ms. Maloney, 26, holds an operator's license in New York. Amy Elizabeth Marcus Ms. Marcus, 42, holds an operator's license in Michigan. Jonython A. Mason Mr. Mason, 33, holds an operator's license in California. Scott Matchett Mr. Matchett, 32, holds an operator's license in New York. Kathy Ann Meadows Ms. Meadows, 57, holds a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) in Georgia. Devin Jamal Moffett Mr. Moffett, 23, holds an operator's license in Georgia. Anthony Joseph Saive Mr. Saive, 29, holds a Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) in Ohio. David W. Shores Mr. Shores, 47, holds a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) in North Carolina. Jonathan P. Veach Mr. Veach, 32, holds an operator's license in Illinois. Michael Whitman Mr. Whitman, 39, holds an operator's license in New Jersey. Richard E. Whittaker Mr. Whittaker, 44, holds a Chauffeur's license in Indiana. Brian David Whittington Mr. Whittington, 48, holds a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) in Michigan. 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 30 individuals based on an evaluation of each driver's safety experience. Safety analysis of information relating to these 30 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. 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 [[Page 57043]] 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 30 drivers for a period of 2 years from the physical qualification standard concerning hearing: Neal Everett Boatman, Jr. (AZ); Herbert Dean Crowe (MO); David Keith Cannon (MO); Bryant Cater (TN); Frankye D. Crews (FL); Justin Craig Cribb (SC); William Reeder Darnell (AZ); Mark Dickson (TX); Kelly Gene Eller (NC); Elliot David Fellows (NY); David H. Grady (CO); Alissa Haselhorst (NE); Nathan John Hill (GA); Jason R. Gensler (OH); Thomas P. Lipyanic, Jr. (PA); Brian L. Lloyd (OH); Kelsey Rae Maginity (IA); Donald B. Malley (MO); Courtney Maloney (NY); Amy Elizabeth Marcus (MI); Jonython A. Mason (CA); Scott Matchett (NY); Kathy Ann Meadows (GA); Devin Jamal Moffett (GA); Anthony Joseph Saive (OH); David W. Shores (NC); Jonathan P. Veach (IL); Michael Whitman (NJ); Richard E. Whittaker (IN); amd Brian David Whittington (MI). Issued on: September 8, 2015. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. 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as opposed to restricting the driver to individuals for exemptions from the provisions of the FMCSRs concerning
driving in intrastate commerce. Agency’s physical qualifications hearing state that a person is physically
standard concerning hearing for qualified to drive a CMV if that person:
Conclusion
interstate drivers. The current regulation First perceives a forced whispered voice in
The Agency is granting exemptions prohibits hearing impaired individuals the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or
from the epilepsy standard, 49 CFR from operating CMVs in interstate without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested
391.41(b)(8), to 6 individuals based on commerce. After notice and opportunity by use of an audiometric device, does not
a thorough evaluation of each driver’s for public comment, the Agency have an average hearing loss in the better ear
safety experience and medical concluded that granting exemptions for greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz,
condition. Safety analysis of and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid
these drivers to operate property- when the audiometric device is calibrated to
information relating to these 6 carrying CMVs will provide a level of American National Standard (formerly ASA
applicants meets the burden of showing safety that is equivalent to or greater Standard) Z24.5—1951.
that granting the exemptions would than the level of safety maintained
achieve a level of safety that is 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). This standard was
without the exemptions. The
equivalent to or greater than the level adopted in 1970, with a revision in 1971
exemptions are valid for a 2-year period
that would be achieved without the to allow drivers to be qualified under
and may be renewed, and the
exemption. By granting the exemptions, this standard while wearing a hearing
exemptions preempt State laws and
the interstate CMV industry will gain 6 aid, 35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22, 1970)
regulations.
highly trained and experienced drivers. and 36 FR 12857 (July 3, 1971).
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. DATES: The exemptions are effective FMCSA grants 30 individuals an
31315(b)(1), each exemption will be September 21, 2015. The exemptions exemption from § 391.41(b)(11)
valid for 2 years, with annual expire on September 21, 2017. concerning hearing to enable them to
recertification required unless revoked FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: operate property-carrying CMVs in
earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of interstate commerce for a 2-year period.
be revoked if the following occurs: (1) Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) The Agency’s decision on these
The person fails to comply with the 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, exemption applications is based on the
terms and conditions of the exemption; FMCSA, Department of Transportation, current medical literature and
(2) the exemption has resulted in a 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room information and the ‘‘Executive
lower level of safety than was W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. Summary on Hearing, Vestibular
maintained prior to being granted; or (3) Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Function and Commercial Motor
continuation of the exemption would Monday through Friday, except Federal Driving Safety’’ (the 2008 Evidence
not be consistent with the goals and holidays. Report) presented to FMCSA on August
objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
26, 2008. The evidence report reached
FMCSA exempts the following 6 two conclusions regarding the matter of
drivers for a period of 2 years with A. Electronic Access hearing loss and CMV driver safety: (1)
annual medical certification required: You may see all the comments online No studies that examined the
Dennis Brown (AZ); Grover Curtis (OR); through the Federal Document relationship between hearing loss and
Harold Durkee (WI); Timothy Eyerly Management System (FDMS) at: crash risk exclusively among CMV
(PA); Denton Hineline (WA); and www.regulations.gov. drivers were identified; and (2) evidence
Benjamin Reineke (OH) from the Docket: For access to the docket to from studies of the private driver license
prohibition of CMV operations by read background documents or holder population does not support the
persons with a clinical diagnosis of comments, go to www.regulations.gov contention that individuals with hearing
epilepsy or seizures. If the exemption is and/or Room W12–140 on the ground impairment are at an increased risk for
still in effect at the end of the 2-year level of the West Building, 1200 New a crash. In addition, the Agency
period, the person may apply to FMCSA Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, reviewed each applicant’s driving
for a renewal under procedures in effect between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday record found in the CDLIS,1 for CDL
at that time. through Friday, except Federal holidays. holders, and inspections recorded in
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 MCMIS.2 For non-CDL holders, the
Issued on: September 8, 2015. Agency reviewed the driving records
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
Larry W. Minor, from the State licensing agency. Each
from the public to better inform its
Associate Administrator for Policy. applicant’s record demonstrated a safe
rulemaking process. DOT posts these
[FR Doc. 2015–23593 Filed 9–18–15; 8:45 am] comments, without edit, including any driving history. The Agency believes the
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P personal information the commenter drivers covered by the exemptions do
provides, to www.regulations.gov, as not pose a risk to public safety.
described in the system of records C. Comments
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
On April 7, 2015, FMCSA published
Federal Motor Carrier Safety be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
a notice of receipt of exemption
Administration B. Background
1 Commercial Driver License Information System
[Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0383] Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, (CDLIS) is an information system that allows the
FMCSA may grant an exemption from exchange of commercial driver licensing
Qualification of Drivers; Application for the safety regulations for a 2-year period information among all the States. CDLIS includes
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Exemptions; Hearing if it finds ‘‘such exemption would likely the databases of 51 licensing jurisdictions and the
CDLIS Central Site, all connected by a
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety achieve a level of safety that is telecommunications network.
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. equivalent to or greater than the level 2 Motor Carrier Management Information System
ACTION: Notice of final disposition. that would be achieved absent such (MCMIS) is an information system that captures
exemption.’’ The statute also allows the data from field offices through SAFETYNET,
CAPRI, and other sources. It is a source for FMCSA
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its Agency to renew exemptions at the end inspection, crash, compliance review, safety audit,
decision to grant requests from 30 of the 2-year period. The current and registration data.
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following occurs: (1) The person fails to exemptions would satisfy the statutory 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room
comply with the terms and conditions requirements and decides to grant W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
of the exemption; (2) the exemption has theses requests after reviewing the Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5
resulted in a lower level of safety than public comments submitted in response p.m., Monday through Friday, except
was maintained prior to being granted; to this notice, the exemptions would Federal holidays.
or (3) continuation of the exemption enable these 14 individuals to operate SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
would not be consistent with the goals CMVs in interstate commerce.
and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and Background
DATES: Comments must be received on
31315. or before October 21, 2015. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety
FMCSA exempts the following 30 ADDRESSES: You may submit comments Administration has authority to grant
drivers for a period of 2 years from the bearing the Federal Docket Management exemptions from many of the Federal
physical qualification standard System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
concerning hearing: Neal Everett 2014–0387 using any of the following (FMCSRs) under 49 U.S.C. 31315 and
Boatman, Jr. (AZ); Herbert Dean Crowe methods: 31136(e), as amended by Section 4007
(MO); David Keith Cannon (MO); Bryant • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to of the Transportation Equity Act for the
Cater (TN); Frankye D. Crews (FL); www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line 21st Century (TEA–21) (Pub. L. 105–
Justin Craig Cribb (SC); William Reeder instructions for submitting comments. 178, June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 107, 401).
Darnell (AZ); Mark Dickson (TX); Kelly • Mail: Docket Management Facility; FMCSA has published in 49 CFR part
Gene Eller (NC); Elliot David Fellows U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 381, subpart C final rules implementing
(NY); David H. Grady (CO); Alissa New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building the statutory changes in its exemption
Haselhorst (NE); Nathan John Hill (GA); Ground Floor, Room W12–140, procedures made by section 4007, 69 FR
Jason R. Gensler (OH); Thomas P. Washington, DC 20590–0001. 51589 (August 20, 2004).1 Under the
Lipyanic, Jr. (PA); Brian L. Lloyd (OH); • Hand Delivery or Courier: West rules in part 381, subpart C, FMCSA
Kelsey Rae Maginity (IA); Donald B. Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, must publish a notice of each exemption
Malley (MO); Courtney Maloney (NY); 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., request in the Federal Register. The
Amy Elizabeth Marcus (MI); Jonython Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 Agency must provide the public with an
A. Mason (CA); Scott Matchett (NY); p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, opportunity to inspect the information
Kathy Ann Meadows (GA); Devin Jamal except Federal Holidays. relevant to the application, including
Moffett (GA); Anthony Joseph Saive • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. any safety analyses that have been
(OH); David W. Shores (NC); Jonathan P. Each submission must include the conducted and any research reports,
Veach (IL); Michael Whitman (NJ); Agency name and the docket numbers technical papers and other publications
Richard E. Whittaker (IN); amd Brian for this notice. Note that all comments referenced in the application. The
David Whittington (MI). received will be posted without change Agency must also provide an
Issued on: September 8, 2015. to www.regulations.gov, including any opportunity to submit public comment
Larry W. Minor, personal information provided. Please on the applications for exemption.
see the Privacy Act heading below for The Agency reviews the safety
Associate Administrator for Policy.
further information. analyses and the public comments and
[FR Doc. 2015–23596 Filed 9–18–15; 8:45 am]
Docket: For access to the docket to determines whether granting the
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P exemption would likely achieve a level
read background documents or
comments, go to www.regulations.gov at of safety equivalent to or greater than
any time or Room W12–140 on the the level that would be achieved
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION without the exemption. The decision of
ground level of the West Building, 1200
Federal Motor Carrier Safety New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, the Agency must be published in the
Administration DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Federal Register. If the Agency denies
Monday through Friday, except Federal the request, it must state the reason for
[Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0387] holidays. The FDMS is available 24 doing so. If the decision is to grant the
hours each day, 365 days each year. If exemption, the notice must specify the
Qualification of Drivers; Application for you want acknowledgment that we person or class of persons receiving the
Exemptions; Hearing received your comments, please include exemption and the regulatory provision
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety a self-addressed, stamped envelope or or provisions from which an exemption
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. postcard or print the acknowledgement is granted. The notice must also specify
page that appears after submitting the effective period of the exemption
ACTION: Notice of applications for
comments on-line. (up to 2 years) and explain the terms
exemptions; request for comments.
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 and conditions of the exemption. The
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that 14 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments exemption may be renewed.
individuals have applied for a medical from the public to better inform its The current provisions of the FMCSRs
exemption from the hearing requirement rulemaking process. DOT posts these concerning hearing state that a person is
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments, without edit, including any physically qualified to drive a CMV if
Regulations (FMCSRs). In accordance personal information the commenter that person
with the statutory requirements provides, to www.regulations.gov, as First perceives a forced whispered voice in
concerning applications for exemptions, described in the system records notice the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or
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FMCSA requests public comments on (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested
these requests. The statute and reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. by use of an audiometric device, does not
implementing regulations concerning FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: have an average hearing loss in the better ear
exemptions require that exemptions Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of 1 This action adopted as final rules the interim
must provide an equivalent or greater Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) final rules issued by FMCSA’s predecessor in 1998
level of safety than if they were not 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, (63 FR 67600 (Dec. 8, 2008)), and adopted by
granted. If the Agency determines the FMCSA, Department of Transportation, FMCSA in 2001 [66 FR 49867 (Oct. 1, 2001)].
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| Dates | The exemptions are effective September 21, 2015. The exemptions expire on September 21, 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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