80_FR_62354 80 FR 62155 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus

80 FR 62155 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 199 (October 15, 2015)

Page Range62155-62161
FR Document2015-26243

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 41 individuals for exemption from the prohibition against persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals with ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0069]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes 
Mellitus

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 41 individuals 
for exemption from the prohibition against persons with insulin-treated 
diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in 
interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these 
individuals with ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 16, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management

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System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0069 using any of the following 
methods:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles A. Horan, III, Director, 
Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, (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 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption 
from the Federal Motor Carrier 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 41 individuals listed 
in this notice have recently requested such an exemption from the 
diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b) (3), which applies to drivers 
of CMVs in interstate commerce. Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate 
the qualifications of each applicant to determine whether granting the 
exemption will achieve the required level of safety mandated by 
statute.

II. Qualifications of Applicants

David V. Bartel

    Mr. Bartel, 45, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Bartel understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bartel meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota.

Derwin M. Beckles

    Mr. Beckles, 43, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Beckles understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Beckles meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from New Jersey.

John H. Bell Jr.

    Mr. Bell, 52, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist examined 
him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic 
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance 
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that 
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His 
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Bell understands diabetes management 
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and 
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bell meets the requirements of the 
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him 
in 2015 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He 
holds an operator's license from Florida.

Robert G. Chadwick

    Mr. Chadwick, 58, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Chadwick understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Chadwick meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Utah.

Brian D. Correll

    Mr. Correll, 45, has had ITDM since 1985. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Correll understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Correll meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist

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examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have diabetic 
retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Pennsylvania.

Stephen V. Danczak

    Mr. Danczak, 37, has had ITDM since 1992. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Danczak understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Danczak meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Ohio.

Thomas W. Feeley

    Mr. Feeley, 56, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Feeley understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Feeley meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from New York.

Jeffrey S. Gurcik

    Mr. Gurcik, 47, has had ITDM since 2009. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Gurcik understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Gurcik meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from New Jersey.

Robert Hackney, Jr.

    Mr. Hackney, 58, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hackney understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hackney meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from New Jersey.

Lawrence D. Hastings

    Mr. Hastings, 53, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hastings understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hastings meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Wisconsin.

Michael P. Haun

    Mr. Haun, 49, has had ITDM since 1989. His endocrinologist examined 
him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic 
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance 
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that 
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His 
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Haun understands diabetes management 
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and 
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Haun meets the requirements of the 
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined 
him in 2015 and certified that he has stable nonproliferative diabetic 
retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Rhode Island.

Anthony G. Hill

    Mr. Hill, 52, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist examined 
him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic 
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance 
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that 
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His 
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hill understands diabetes management 
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and 
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hill meets the requirements of the 
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined 
him in 2015 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 
He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia.

Charles H. Hillman

    Mr. Hillman, 67, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hillman understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hillman meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Oregon.

Alan L. Hodge

    Mr. Hodge, 57, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hodge understands diabetes 
management and monitoring,

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has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive 
a CMV safely. Mr. Hodge meets the requirements of the vision standard 
at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in 2015 and 
certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an 
operator's license from Minnesota.

Hans G. Horschig

    Mr. Horschig, 58, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Horschig understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Horschig meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from New Mexico.

Nicholas C. Huber

    Mr. Huber, 23, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Huber understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Huber meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.

Joseph S. Hurlburt

    Mr. Hurlburt, 64, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hurlburt understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hurlburt meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from New 
York.

Robert J. Johnson

    Mr. Johnson, 30, has had ITDM since 2009. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Johnson understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Johnson meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington.

Christopher E. Jones

    Mr. Jones, 54, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Jones understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Jones meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from New York.

Roger L. Killion

    Mr. Killion, 44, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Killion understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Killion meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from North Carolina.

Robert L. Lawson

    Mr. Lawson, 36, has had ITDM since 1987. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Lawson understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Lawson meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from 
South Carolina.

Leroy Madison

    Mr. Madison, 63, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Madison understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Madison meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from South Carolina.

Mark L. Martin

    Mr. Martin, 51, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
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assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Martin understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Martin meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Washington.

Wendell J. Matthews

    Mr. Matthews, 54, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Matthews understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Matthews meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license 
from Missouri.

Peter G. Mattos

    Mr. Mattos, 60, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Mattos understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Mattos meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Vermont.

Randy G. Moody

    Mr. Moody, 59, has had ITDM since 2007. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Moody understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Moody meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Tennessee.

Michael J. Murray, Jr.

    Mr. Murray, 41, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Murray understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Murray meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from California.

Joseph K. Neisen

    Mr. Neisen, 31, has had ITDM since 2009. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Neisen understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Neisen meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Illinois.

Manuel Pereira

    Mr. Pereira, 61, has had ITDM since 1998. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Pereira understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Pereira meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Connecticut.

Herman Powell, Jr.

    Mr. Powell, 58, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Powell understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Powell meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Texas.

William H. Riley, Jr.

    Mr. Riley, 51, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Riley understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Riley meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR

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391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that 
he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Illinois.

James W. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 50, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Smith understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Smith meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from South Carolina.

Thomas H. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 57, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Smith understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Smith meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Wisconsin.

Michael J. Swanson

    Mr. Swanson, 58, has had ITDM since 1996. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Swanson understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Swanson meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Illinois.

Patrick J. Sweeney

    Mr. Sweeney, 51, has had ITDM since 1991. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Sweeney understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Sweeney meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from New 
Jersey.

Richard T. Tabeling

    Mr. Tabeling, 79, has had ITDM since 2007. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Tabeling understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Tabeling meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Kentucky.

David Tellez

    Mr. Tellez, 51, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Tellez understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Tellez meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Montana.

Mark A. Turley

    Mr. Turley, 43, has had ITDM since 1976. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Turley understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Turley meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Pennsylvania.

Kristi L. Turner

    Ms. Turner, 47, has had ITDM since 2000. Her endocrinologist 
examined her in 2015 and certified that she has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
Her endocrinologist certifies that Ms. Turner understands diabetes 
management and monitoring has stable control of her diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Turner meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her 
optometrist examined her in 2015 and certified that she does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. She holds a Class B CDL from Texas.

Jon T. Webster

    Mr. Webster, 54, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or

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more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His 
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Webster understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Webster meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Minnesota.

Owen E. Whetzel

    Mr. Whetzel, 63, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. 
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Whetzel understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Whetzel meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from West Virginia.

III. Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests 
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions 
described in this notice. We will consider all comments received before 
the close of business on the closing date indicated in the date section 
of the notice.
    FMCSA notes that section 4129 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible 
and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users requires 
the Secretary to revise its diabetes exemption program established on 
September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441).\1\ The revision must provide for 
individual assessment of drivers with diabetes mellitus, and be 
consistent with the criteria described in section 4018 of the 
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 31305).
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    \1\ Section 4129(a) refers to the 2003 notice as a ``final 
rule.'' However, the 2003 notice did not issue a ``final rule'' but 
did establish the procedures and standards for issuing exemptions 
for drivers with ITDM.
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    Section 4129 requires: (1) Elimination of the requirement for 3 
years of experience operating CMVs while being treated with insulin; 
and (2) establishment of a specified minimum period of insulin use to 
demonstrate stable control of diabetes before being allowed to operate 
a CMV.
    In response to section 4129, FMCSA made immediate revisions to the 
diabetes exemption program established by the September 3, 2003 notice. 
FMCSA discontinued use of the 3-year driving experience and fulfilled 
the requirements of section 4129 while continuing to ensure that 
operation of CMVs by drivers with ITDM will achieve the requisite level 
of safety required of all exemptions granted under 49 U.S.C. 31136 (e).
    Section 4129(d) also directed FMCSA to ensure that drivers of CMVs 
with ITDM are not held to a higher standard than other drivers, with 
the exception of limited operating, monitoring and medical requirements 
that are deemed medically necessary.
    The FMCSA concluded that all of the operating, monitoring and 
medical requirements set out in the September 3, 2003 notice, except as 
modified, were in compliance with section 4129(d). Therefore, all of 
the requirements set out in the September 3, 2003 notice, except as 
modified by the notice in the Federal Register on November 8, 2005 (70 
FR 67777), remain in effect.

IV. Submitting Comments

    You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail, 
or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA 
recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email 
address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that FMCSA 
can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and 
in the search box insert the docket number FMCSA-2015-0069 and click 
the search button. When the new screen appears, click on the blue 
``Comment Now!'' button on the right hand side of the page. On the new 
page, enter information required including the specific section of this 
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each 
suggestion or recommendation. If you submit your comments by mail or 
hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ 
by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit 
comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the facility, 
please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope.
    We will consider all comments and material received during the 
comment period and may change this proposed rule based on your 
comments. FMCSA may issue a final rule at any time after the close of 
the comment period.

V. Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this 
preamble, To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number 
FMCSA-2015-0069 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket 
Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to the 
proposed rulemaking.

    Dated: October 7, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-26243 Filed 10-14-15; 8:45 am]
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                                                  Background                                              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          2015’’ (Pub. L. 113–235), FHWA
                                                                                                                                                                published a notice of intent to issue a
                                                     The FHWA’s Buy America policy in                     Federal Highway Administration                        waiver on its Web site (http://
                                                  23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic                                                                            www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/
                                                  manufacturing process for any steel or                  Buy America Waiver Notification                       contracts/waivers.cfm?id=110) on July
                                                  iron products (including protective                     AGENCY: Federal Highway                               20. The FHWA received no comments
                                                  coatings) that are permanently                          Administration (FHWA), DOT.                           in response to the publication. During
                                                  incorporated in a Federal-aid                                                                                 the 15-day comment period, FHWA
                                                                                                          ACTION: Notice.
                                                  construction project. The regulation also                                                                     conducted an additional review to
                                                  provides for a waiver of the Buy                        SUMMARY:   This notice provides                       locate potential domestic manufacturers
                                                  America requirements when the                           information regarding FHWA’s finding                  of motor and machinery brakes that
                                                  application would be inconsistent with                  that a Buy America waiver is                          meet AASHTO and Florida DOT
                                                  the public interest or when satisfactory                appropriate for the use of non-domestic               standards. Based on all the information
                                                  quality domestic steel and iron products                motor and machinery brakes for a                      available to the agency, FHWA
                                                  are not sufficiently available. This                    moveable bridge in the State of Florida.              concludes that there are no domestic
                                                  notice provides information regarding                   DATES: The effective date of the waiver
                                                                                                                                                                manufacturers of motor and machinery
                                                  FHWA’s finding that a Buy America                       is October 16, 2015.                                  brakes that meet the specifications.
                                                                                                                                                                   In accordance with the provisions of
                                                  waiver is appropriate for use of non-                   FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For                  section 117 of the SAFETEA–LU
                                                  domestic Voith 21/R5 propulsion units                   questions about this notice, please                   Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub.
                                                  to replace the existing propulsion units,               contact Mr. Gerald Yakowenko, FHWA                    L. 110–244, 122 Stat. 1572), FHWA is
                                                  Voith 24/65, which have reached the                     Office of Program Administration, (202)               providing this notice as its finding that
                                                  end of their useful life.                               366–1562, or via email at                             a waiver of Buy America requirements
                                                     In accordance with Division K,                       gerald.yakowenko@dot.gov. For legal                   is appropriate. The FHWA invites
                                                                                                          questions, please contact Mr. Jomar                   public comment on this finding for an
                                                  section 122 of the ‘‘Consolidated and
                                                                                                          Maldonado, FHWA Office of the Chief                   additional 15 days following the
                                                  Further Continuing Appropriations Act,
                                                                                                          Counsel, (202) 366–1373, or via email at              effective date of the finding. Comments
                                                  2015’’ (Pub. L. 113–235), FHWA
                                                                                                          Jomar.Maldonado@dot.gov. Office hours                 may be submitted to FHWA’s Web site
                                                  published a notice of intent to issue a                 for the FHWA are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
                                                  waiver on its Web site (http://                                                                               via the link provided to the waiver page
                                                                                                          p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday,                    noted above.
                                                  www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/                          except Federal holidays.
                                                  contracts/waivers.cfm?id=112) on                                                                              (Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110–161,
                                                                                                          SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            23 CFR 635.410).
                                                  August 18. The FHWA received no
                                                  comments in response to the                             Electronic Access                                       Issued on: October 6, 2015.
                                                  publication. During the 15-day comment                    An electronic copy of this document                 Gregory G. Nadeau,
                                                  period, FHWA conducted an additional                    may be downloaded from the Federal                    Administrator, Federal Highway
                                                  review to locate potential domestic                     Register’s home page at: http://                      Administration.
                                                  manufacturers of propulsion units that                  www.archives.gov and the Government                   [FR Doc. 2015–26190 Filed 10–14–15; 8:45 am]
                                                  are equivalent to Voith 21/R5 units.                    Printing Office’s database at: http://                BILLING CODE 4910–22–P
                                                  Based on all the information available to               www.access.gpo.gov/nara.
                                                  the agency, FHWA concludes that there                   Background
                                                  are no domestic manufacturers of                                                                              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                  propulsion units that are equivalent to                    The FHWA’s Buy America policy in
                                                  Voith 21/R5 units.                                      23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic                    Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                                                                          manufacturing process for any steel or                Administration
                                                     In accordance with the provisions of                 iron products (including protective
                                                  section 117 of the SAFETEA–LU                                                                                 [Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0069]
                                                                                                          coatings) that are permanently
                                                  Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub.                 incorporated in a Federal-aid                         Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
                                                  L. 110–244, 122 Stat. 1572), FHWA is                    construction project. The regulation also             Applications; Diabetes Mellitus
                                                  providing this notice as its finding that               provides for a waiver of the Buy
                                                  a waiver of Buy America requirements                    America requirements when the                         AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                  is appropriate. The FHWA invites                        application would be inconsistent with                Administration (FMCSA).
                                                  public comment on this finding for an                   the public interest or when satisfactory              ACTION: Notice of applications for
                                                  additional 15 days following the                        quality domestic steel and iron products              exemptions; request for comments.
                                                  effective date of the finding. Comments                 are not sufficiently available. This
                                                                                                                                                                SUMMARY:   FMCSA announces receipt of
                                                  may be submitted to FHWA’s Web site                     notice provides information regarding
                                                                                                                                                                applications from 41 individuals for
                                                  via the link provided to the waiver page                FHWA’s finding that a Buy America
                                                                                                                                                                exemption from the prohibition against
                                                  noted above.                                            waiver is appropriate for use of non-
                                                                                                                                                                persons with insulin-treated diabetes
                                                                                                          domestic motor and machinery brakes
                                                    Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110–161,                                                                  mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial
                                                                                                          that meet American Association of State
                                                  23 CFR 635.410)                                                                                               motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate
                                                                                                          Highway Transportation Officials
                                                                                                                                                                commerce. If granted, the exemptions
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                                                    Issued on: October 6, 2015.                           (AASHTO) Moveable Highway Bridge
                                                                                                                                                                would enable these individuals with
                                                  Gregory G. Nadeau,                                      Design Specifications and Florida DOT
                                                                                                                                                                ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate
                                                  Administrator, Federal Highway                          Structures Design Guidelines for the
                                                                                                                                                                commerce.
                                                  Administration.                                         Flagler Memorial Bridge Replacement
                                                                                                          Project, Palm Beach County, Florida.                  DATES: Comments must be received on
                                                  [FR Doc. 2015–26189 Filed 10–14–15; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                             In accordance with Division K,                     or before November 16, 2015.
                                                  BILLING CODE 4910–22–P
                                                                                                          section 122 of the ‘‘Consolidated and                 ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
                                                                                                          Further Continuing Appropriations Act,                bearing the Federal Docket Management


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                                                  System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–                         I. Background                                         He holds a Class B CDL from New
                                                  2015–0069 using any of the following                       Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,                Jersey.
                                                  methods:                                                FMCSA may grant an exemption from                     John H. Bell Jr.
                                                    • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                   the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                  http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                                                                          Mr. Bell, 52, has had ITDM since
                                                                                                          Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds
                                                  on-line instructions for submitting                                                                           2012. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                                                                          ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a
                                                  comments.                                                                                                     in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                                                                          level of safety that is equivalent to or
                                                    • Mail: Docket Management Facility;                                                                         severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                                                                                          greater than the level that would be
                                                  U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200                                                                       in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                                                                                          achieved absent such exemption.’’ The
                                                  New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building                                                                          assistance of another person, or
                                                                                                          statute also allows the Agency to renew
                                                                                                                                                                resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                                  Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                             exemptions at the end of the 2-year
                                                                                                                                                                that occurred without warning in the
                                                  Washington, DC 20590–0001.                              period. The 41 individuals listed in this
                                                                                                                                                                past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
                                                    • Hand Delivery: West Building                        notice have recently requested such an
                                                                                                                                                                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                                  Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                        exemption from the diabetes prohibition
                                                                                                                                                                the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
                                                  New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,                      in 49 CFR 391.41(b) (3), which applies
                                                                                                                                                                certifies that Mr. Bell understands
                                                  DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday                   to drivers of CMVs in interstate
                                                                                                                                                                diabetes management and monitoring,
                                                  through Friday, except Federal                          commerce. Accordingly, the Agency
                                                                                                                                                                has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                  Holidays.                                               will evaluate the qualifications of each
                                                                                                                                                                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                    • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.                                applicant to determine whether granting
                                                                                                                                                                safely. Mr. Bell meets the requirements
                                                     Instructions: Each submission must                   the exemption will achieve the required
                                                                                                                                                                of the vision standard at 49 CFR
                                                  include the Agency name and the                         level of safety mandated by statute.
                                                                                                                                                                391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined
                                                  docket numbers for this notice. Note                    II. Qualifications of Applicants                      him in 2015 and certified that he does
                                                  that all comments received will be                                                                            not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds
                                                  posted without change to http://                        David V. Bartel
                                                                                                                                                                an operator’s license from Florida.
                                                  www.regulations.gov, including any                        Mr. Bartel, 45, has had ITDM since
                                                  personal information provided. Please                   2014. His endocrinologist examined him                Robert G. Chadwick
                                                  see the Privacy Act heading below for                   in 2015 and certified that he has had no                Mr. Chadwick, 58, has had ITDM
                                                  further information.                                    severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               since 2014. His endocrinologist
                                                     Docket: For access to the docket to                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the               examined him in 2015 and certified that
                                                  read background documents or                            assistance of another person, or                      he has had no severe hypoglycemic
                                                  comments, go to http://                                 resulting in impaired cognitive function              reactions resulting in loss of
                                                  www.regulations.gov at any time or                      that occurred without warning in the                  consciousness, requiring the assistance
                                                  Room W12–140 on the ground level of                     past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                 of another person, or resulting in
                                                  the West Building, 1200 New Jersey                      more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 impaired cognitive function that
                                                  Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9                   the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                 occurred without warning in the past 12
                                                  a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through                         certifies that Mr. Bartel understands                 months and no recurrent (2 or more)
                                                  Friday, except Federal holidays. The                    diabetes management and monitoring,                   severe hypoglycemic episodes in the
                                                  Federal Docket Management System                        has stable control of his diabetes using              last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies
                                                  (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day,                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   that Mr. Chadwick understands diabetes
                                                  365 days each year. If you want                         safely. Mr. Bartel meets the                          management and monitoring, has stable
                                                  acknowledgment that we received your                    requirements of the vision standard at                control of his diabetes using insulin,
                                                  comments, please include a self-                        49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr.
                                                  addressed, stamped envelope or                          examined him in 2015 and certified that               Chadwick meets the requirements of the
                                                  postcard or print the acknowledgement                   he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
                                                  page that appears after submitting                      He holds a Class A CDL from                           His ophthalmologist examined him in
                                                  comments on-line.                                       Minnesota.                                            2015 and certified that he does not have
                                                     Privacy Act: In accordance with 5                                                                          diabetic retinopathy. He holds an
                                                                                                          Derwin M. Beckles
                                                  U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments                                                                          operator’s license from Utah.
                                                  from the public to better inform its                      Mr. Beckles, 43, has had ITDM since
                                                                                                          2013. His endocrinologist examined him                Brian D. Correll
                                                  rulemaking process. DOT posts these
                                                  comments, without edit, including any                   in 2015 and certified that he has had no                Mr. Correll, 45, has had ITDM since
                                                  personal information the commenter                      severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               1985. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  provides, to www.regulations.gov, as                    in loss of consciousness, requiring the               in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                  described in the system of records                      assistance of another person, or                      severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                                  notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can                     resulting in impaired cognitive function              in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                                  be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.                     that occurred without warning in the                  assistance of another person, or
                                                                                                          past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                 resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                        more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 that occurred without warning in the
                                                  Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier,               the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                 past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
                                                  Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards,                    certifies that Mr. Beckles understands                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                                  (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov,
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                                                                                                          diabetes management and monitoring,                   the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
                                                  FMCSA, Department of Transportation,                    has stable control of his diabetes using              certifies that Mr. Correll understands
                                                  1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room                        insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   diabetes management and monitoring,
                                                  W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.                     safely. Mr. Beckles meets the                         has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                  Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5                    requirements of the vision standard at                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                  p.m., Monday through Friday, except                     49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 safely. Mr. Correll meets the
                                                  Federal holidays.                                       examined him in 2015 and certified that               requirements of the vision standard at
                                                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist


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                                                  examined him in 2015 and certified that                 requirements of the vision standard at                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                  he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                             safely. Mr. Haun meets the requirements
                                                  He holds a Class B CDL from                             ophthalmologist examined him in 2015                  of the vision standard at 49 CFR
                                                  Pennsylvania.                                           and certified that does not have diabetic             391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist
                                                                                                          retinopathy. He holds an operator’s                   examined him in 2015 and certified that
                                                  Stephen V. Danczak
                                                                                                          license from New Jersey.                              he has stable nonproliferative diabetic
                                                    Mr. Danczak, 37, has had ITDM since                                                                         retinopathy. He holds an operator’s
                                                  1992. His endocrinologist examined him                  Robert Hackney, Jr.
                                                                                                                                                                license from Rhode Island.
                                                  in 2015 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. Hackney, 58, has had ITDM since
                                                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 2012. His endocrinologist examined him                Anthony G. Hill
                                                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 in 2015 and certified that he has had no                Mr. Hill, 52, has had ITDM since
                                                  assistance of another person, or                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               2013. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  resulting in impaired cognitive function                in loss of consciousness, requiring the               in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                  that occurred without warning in the                    assistance of another person, or                      severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                                  past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                   resulting in impaired cognitive function              in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   that occurred without warning in the                  assistance of another person, or
                                                  the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                   past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                 resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                                  certifies that Mr. Danczak understands                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 that occurred without warning in the
                                                  diabetes management and monitoring,                     the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                 past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
                                                  has stable control of his diabetes using                certifies that Mr. Hackney understands                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     diabetes management and monitoring,                   the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
                                                  safely. Mr. Danczak meets the                           has stable control of his diabetes using              certifies that Mr. Hill understands
                                                  requirements of the vision standard at                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   diabetes management and monitoring,
                                                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   safely. Mr. Hackney meets the                         has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                  examined him in 2015 and certified that                 requirements of the vision standard at                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                  he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                             safely. Mr. Hill meets the requirements
                                                  He holds a Class B CDL from Ohio.                       ophthalmologist examined him in 2015                  of the vision standard at 49 CFR
                                                                                                          and certified that he does not have                   391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist
                                                  Thomas W. Feeley
                                                                                                          diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B              examined him in 2015 and certified that
                                                    Mr. Feeley, 56, has had ITDM since                    CDL from New Jersey.                                  he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                                  2010. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                        He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia.
                                                  in 2015 and certified that he has had no                Lawrence D. Hastings
                                                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                   Mr. Hastings, 53, has had ITDM since                Charles H. Hillman
                                                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 2014. His endocrinologist examined him                  Mr. Hillman, 67, has had ITDM since
                                                  assistance of another person, or                        in 2015 and certified that he has had no              2012. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  resulting in impaired cognitive function                severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                  that occurred without warning in the                    in loss of consciousness, requiring the               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                                  past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                   assistance of another person, or                      in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   resulting in impaired cognitive function              assistance of another person, or
                                                  the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                   that occurred without warning in the                  resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                                  certifies that Mr. Feeley understands                   past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                 that occurred without warning in the
                                                  diabetes management and monitoring,                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
                                                  has stable control of his diabetes using                the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                 more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     certifies that Mr. Hastings understands               the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
                                                  safely. Mr. Feeley meets the                            diabetes management and monitoring,                   certifies that Mr. Hillman understands
                                                  requirements of the vision standard at                  has stable control of his diabetes using              diabetes management and monitoring,
                                                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                  ophthalmologist examined him in 2015                    safely. Mr. Hastings meets the                        insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                  and certified that he does not have                     requirements of the vision standard at                safely. Mr. Hillman meets the
                                                  diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B                49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 requirements of the vision standard at
                                                  CDL from New York.                                      examined him in 2015 and certified that               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                                                                                          he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                examined him in 2015 and certified that
                                                  Jeffrey S. Gurcik
                                                                                                          He holds a Class B CDL from Wisconsin.                he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                                     Mr. Gurcik, 47, has had ITDM since                                                                         He holds a Class B CDL from Oregon.
                                                  2009. His endocrinologist examined him                  Michael P. Haun
                                                  in 2015 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. Haun, 49, has had ITDM since                    Alan L. Hodge
                                                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 1989. His endocrinologist examined him                  Mr. Hodge, 57, has had ITDM since
                                                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 in 2015 and certified that he has had no              2011. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  assistance of another person, or                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                  resulting in impaired cognitive function                in loss of consciousness, requiring the               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                                  that occurred without warning in the                    assistance of another person, or                      in loss of consciousness, requiring the
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                                                  past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                   resulting in impaired cognitive function              assistance of another person, or
                                                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   that occurred without warning in the                  resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                                  the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                   past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                 that occurred without warning in the
                                                  certifies that Mr. Gurcik understands                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
                                                  diabetes management and monitoring,                     the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                 more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                                  has stable control of his diabetes using                certifies that Mr. Haun understands                   the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
                                                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     diabetes management and monitoring,                   certifies that Mr. Hodge understands
                                                  safely. Mr. Gurcik meets the                            has stable control of his diabetes using              diabetes management and monitoring,


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                                                  has stable control of his diabetes using                certifies that Mr. Hurlburt understands               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     diabetes management and monitoring,                   the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
                                                  safely. Mr. Hodge meets the                             has stable control of his diabetes using              certifies that Mr. Killion understands
                                                  requirements of the vision standard at                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   diabetes management and monitoring,
                                                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   safely. Mr. Hurlburt meets the                        has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                  examined him in 2015 and certified that                 requirements of the vision standard at                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                  he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                             safely. Mr. Killion meets the
                                                  He holds an operator’s license from                     ophthalmologist examined him in 2015                  requirements of the vision standard at
                                                  Minnesota.                                              and certified that he has stable                      49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                                                                                          nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.                examined him in 2015 and certified that
                                                  Hans G. Horschig
                                                                                                          He holds a Class A CDL from New York.                 he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                                    Mr. Horschig, 58, has had ITDM since                                                                        He holds a Class B CDL from North
                                                  2012. His endocrinologist examined him                  Robert J. Johnson
                                                                                                                                                                Carolina.
                                                  in 2015 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. Johnson, 30, has had ITDM since
                                                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 2009. His endocrinologist examined him                Robert L. Lawson
                                                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 in 2015 and certified that he has had no                Mr. Lawson, 36, has had ITDM since
                                                  assistance of another person, or                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               1987. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  resulting in impaired cognitive function                in loss of consciousness, requiring the               in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                  that occurred without warning in the                    assistance of another person, or                      severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                                  past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                   resulting in impaired cognitive function              in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   that occurred without warning in the                  assistance of another person, or
                                                  the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                   past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                 resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                                  certifies that Mr. Horschig understands                 more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 that occurred without warning in the
                                                  diabetes management and monitoring,                     the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                 past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
                                                  has stable control of his diabetes using                certifies that Mr. Johnson understands                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     diabetes management and monitoring,                   the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
                                                  safely. Mr. Horschig meets the                          has stable control of his diabetes using              certifies that Mr. Lawson understands
                                                  requirements of the vision standard at                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   diabetes management and monitoring,
                                                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                               safely. Mr. Johnson meets the                         has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                  ophthalmologist examined him in 2015                    requirements of the vision standard at                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                  and certified that he does not have                     49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 safely. Mr. Lawson meets the
                                                  diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A                examined him in 2015 and certified that               requirements of the vision standard at
                                                  CDL from New Mexico.                                    he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                                                                                          He holds a Class A CDL from                           ophthalmologist examined him in 2015
                                                  Nicholas C. Huber
                                                                                                          Washington.                                           and certified that he has stable
                                                    Mr. Huber, 23, has had ITDM since                                                                           nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
                                                  2012. His endocrinologist examined him                  Christopher E. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                He holds a Class A CDL from South
                                                  in 2015 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. Jones, 54, has had ITDM since                   Carolina.
                                                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 2014. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 in 2015 and certified that he has had no              Leroy Madison
                                                  assistance of another person, or                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 Mr. Madison, 63, has had ITDM since
                                                  resulting in impaired cognitive function                in loss of consciousness, requiring the               2012. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  that occurred without warning in the                    assistance of another person, or                      in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                  past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                   resulting in impaired cognitive function              severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   that occurred without warning in the                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                                  the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                   past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                 assistance of another person, or
                                                  certifies that Mr. Huber understands                    more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                                  diabetes management and monitoring,                     the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                 that occurred without warning in the
                                                  has stable control of his diabetes using                certifies that Mr. Jones understands                  past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
                                                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     diabetes management and monitoring,                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                                  safely. Mr. Huber meets the                             has stable control of his diabetes using              the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
                                                  requirements of the vision standard at                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   certifies that Mr. Madison understands
                                                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   safely. Mr. Jones meets the requirements              diabetes management and monitoring,
                                                  examined him in 2015 and certified that                 of the vision standard at 49 CFR                      has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                  he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                  He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.                       him in 2015 and certified that he does                safely. Mr. Madison meets the
                                                                                                          not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds               requirements of the vision standard at
                                                  Joseph S. Hurlburt
                                                                                                          a Class A CDL from New York.                          49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                                    Mr. Hurlburt, 64, has had ITDM since                                                                        ophthalmologist examined him in 2015
                                                  2013. His endocrinologist examined him                  Roger L. Killion
                                                                                                                                                                and certified that he does not have
                                                  in 2015 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. Killion, 44, has had ITDM since                 diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A
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                                                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 2011. His endocrinologist examined him                CDL from South Carolina.
                                                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                  assistance of another person, or                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               Mark L. Martin
                                                  resulting in impaired cognitive function                in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 Mr. Martin, 51, has had ITDM since
                                                  that occurred without warning in the                    assistance of another person, or                      2010. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                   resulting in impaired cognitive function              in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   that occurred without warning in the                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                                  the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                   past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                 in loss of consciousness, requiring the


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                                                  assistance of another person, or                        Randy G. Moody                                        He holds an operator’s license from
                                                  resulting in impaired cognitive function                                                                      Illinois.
                                                  that occurred without warning in the                      Mr. Moody, 59, has had ITDM since
                                                                                                          2007. His endocrinologist examined him                Manuel Pereira
                                                  past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
                                                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   in 2015 and certified that he has had no                Mr. Pereira, 61, has had ITDM since
                                                  the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                   severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               1998. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  certifies that Mr. Martin understands                   in loss of consciousness, requiring the               in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                  diabetes management and monitoring,                     assistance of another person, or                      severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                                  has stable control of his diabetes using                resulting in impaired cognitive function              in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     that occurred without warning in the                  assistance of another person, or
                                                  safely. Mr. Martin meets the                            past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                 resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                                  requirements of the vision standard at                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 that occurred without warning in the
                                                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                               the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                 past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
                                                  ophthalmologist examined him in 2015                    certifies that Mr. Moody understands                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                                                                                          diabetes management and monitoring,                   the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
                                                  and certified that he has stable
                                                                                                          has stable control of his diabetes using              certifies that Mr. Pereira understands
                                                  nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
                                                                                                          insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   diabetes management and monitoring,
                                                  He holds a Class A CDL from
                                                                                                          safely. Mr. Moody meets the                           has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                  Washington.
                                                                                                          requirements of the vision standard at                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                  Wendell J. Matthews                                     49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 safely. Mr. Pereira meets the
                                                                                                          examined him in 2015 and certified that               requirements of the vision standard at
                                                    Mr. Matthews, 54, has had ITDM                        he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                                  since 2011. His endocrinologist                         He holds a Class A CDL from Tennessee.                ophthalmologist examined him in 2015
                                                  examined him in 2015 and certified that                                                                       and certified that he does not have
                                                  he has had no severe hypoglycemic                       Michael J. Murray, Jr.                                diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A
                                                  reactions resulting in loss of                            Mr. Murray, 41, has had ITDM since                  CDL from Connecticut.
                                                  consciousness, requiring the assistance                 2015. His endocrinologist examined him                Herman Powell, Jr.
                                                  of another person, or resulting in                      in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                  impaired cognitive function that                                                                                Mr. Powell, 58, has had ITDM since
                                                                                                          severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               2013. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  occurred without warning in the past 12                 in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                                  months and no recurrent (2 or more)                                                                           in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                                                                          assistance of another person, or                      severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                                  severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                     resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                                  last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies                                                                   in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                                                                                          that occurred without warning in the                  assistance of another person, or
                                                  that Mr. Matthews understands diabetes                  past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
                                                  management and monitoring, has stable                                                                         resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                                                                                          more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 that occurred without warning in the
                                                  control of his diabetes using insulin,                  the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
                                                  and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr.                                                                        past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
                                                                                                          certifies that Mr. Murray understands                 more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                                  Matthews meets the requirements of the                  diabetes management and monitoring,
                                                  vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).                                                                      the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
                                                                                                          has stable control of his diabetes using              certifies that Mr. Powell understands
                                                  His ophthalmologist examined him in                     insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                  2015 and certified that he has stable                                                                         diabetes management and monitoring,
                                                                                                          safely. Mr. Murray meets the                          has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                  nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.                  requirements of the vision standard at
                                                  He holds an operator’s license from                                                                           insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                                                                          49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 safely. Mr. Powell meets the
                                                  Missouri.                                               examined him in 2015 and certified that               requirements of the vision standard at
                                                  Peter G. Mattos                                         he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                                                                                          He holds a Class A CDL from California.               examined him in 2015 and certified that
                                                    Mr. Mattos, 60, has had ITDM since                                                                          he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                                                                                          Joseph K. Neisen
                                                  2014. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                        He holds an operator’s license from
                                                  in 2015 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. Neisen, 31, has had ITDM since                  Texas.
                                                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 2009. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 in 2015 and certified that he has had no              William H. Riley, Jr.
                                                  assistance of another person, or                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 Mr. Riley, 51, has had ITDM since
                                                  resulting in impaired cognitive function                in loss of consciousness, requiring the               2012. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  that occurred without warning in the                    assistance of another person, or                      in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                  past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                   resulting in impaired cognitive function              severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   that occurred without warning in the                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                                  the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                   past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                 assistance of another person, or
                                                  certifies that Mr. Mattos understands                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                                  diabetes management and monitoring,                     the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                 that occurred without warning in the
                                                  has stable control of his diabetes using                certifies that Mr. Neisen understands                 past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
                                                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
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                                                                                                          diabetes management and monitoring,                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                                  safely. Mr. Mattos meets the                            has stable control of his diabetes using              the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
                                                  requirements of the vision standard at                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   certifies that Mr. Riley understands
                                                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   safely. Mr. Neisen meets the                          diabetes management and monitoring,
                                                  examined him in 2015 and certified that                 requirements of the vision standard at                has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                  he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                  He holds an operator’s license from                     examined him in 2015 and certified that               safely. Mr. Riley meets the requirements
                                                  Vermont.                                                he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                of the vision standard at 49 CFR


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                                                  391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined                 requirements of the vision standard at                diabetes management and monitoring,
                                                  him in 2015 and certified that he does                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                             has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                  not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds                 ophthalmologist examined him in 2015                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                  a Class A CDL from Illinois.                            and certified that he has stable                      safely. Mr. Tellez meets the
                                                                                                          nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.                requirements of the vision standard at
                                                  James W. Smith
                                                                                                          He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.                 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                                    Mr. Smith, 50, has had ITDM since                                                                           ophthalmologist examined him in 2015
                                                  2015. His endocrinologist examined him                  Patrick J. Sweeney
                                                                                                                                                                and certified that he has stable
                                                  in 2015 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. Sweeney, 51, has had ITDM since                 nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
                                                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 1991. His endocrinologist examined him                He holds a Class A CDL from Montana.
                                                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                  assistance of another person, or                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               Mark A. Turley
                                                  resulting in impaired cognitive function                in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 Mr. Turley, 43, has had ITDM since
                                                  that occurred without warning in the                    assistance of another person, or                      1976. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                   resulting in impaired cognitive function              in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   that occurred without warning in the                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                                  the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                   past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                 in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                                  certifies that Mr. Smith understands                    more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 assistance of another person, or
                                                  diabetes management and monitoring,                     the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                 resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                                  has stable control of his diabetes using                certifies that Mr. Sweeney understands                that occurred without warning in the
                                                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     diabetes management and monitoring,                   past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
                                                  safely. Mr. Smith meets the                             has stable control of his diabetes using              more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                                  requirements of the vision standard at                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
                                                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   safely. Mr. Sweeney meets the                         certifies that Mr. Turley understands
                                                  examined him in 2015 and certified that                 requirements of the vision standard at                diabetes management and monitoring,
                                                  he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                             has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                  He holds a Class A CDL from South                       ophthalmologist examined him in 2015                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                  Carolina.                                               and certified that he has stable                      safely. Mr. Turley meets the
                                                                                                          nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.                requirements of the vision standard at
                                                  Thomas H. Smith
                                                                                                          He holds a Class B CDL from New                       49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                                    Mr. Smith, 57, has had ITDM since                     Jersey.                                               examined him in 2015 and certified that
                                                  2014. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                        he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                                  in 2015 and certified that he has had no                Richard T. Tabeling
                                                                                                                                                                He holds an operator’s license from
                                                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                   Mr. Tabeling, 79, has had ITDM since                Pennsylvania.
                                                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 2007. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  assistance of another person, or                        in 2015 and certified that he has had no              Kristi L. Turner
                                                  resulting in impaired cognitive function                severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 Ms. Turner, 47, has had ITDM since
                                                  that occurred without warning in the                    in loss of consciousness, requiring the               2000. Her endocrinologist examined her
                                                  past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                   assistance of another person, or                      in 2015 and certified that she has had
                                                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   resulting in impaired cognitive function              no severe hypoglycemic reactions
                                                  the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                   that occurred without warning in the                  resulting in loss of consciousness,
                                                  certifies that Mr. Smith understands                    past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                 requiring the assistance of another
                                                  diabetes management and monitoring,                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 person, or resulting in impaired
                                                  has stable control of his diabetes using                the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                 cognitive function that occurred without
                                                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     certifies that Mr. Tabeling understands               warning in the past 12 months and no
                                                  safely. Mr. Smith meets the                             diabetes management and monitoring,                   recurrent (2 or more) severe
                                                  requirements of the vision standard at                  has stable control of his diabetes using              hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5
                                                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   years. Her endocrinologist certifies that
                                                  examined him in 2015 and certified that                 safely. Mr. Tabeling meets the                        Ms. Turner understands diabetes
                                                  he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  requirements of the vision standard at                management and monitoring has stable
                                                  He holds a Class B CDL from Wisconsin.                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 control of her diabetes using insulin,
                                                                                                          examined him in 2015 and certified that               and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms.
                                                  Michael J. Swanson
                                                                                                          he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                Turner meets the requirements of the
                                                    Mr. Swanson, 58, has had ITDM since                   He holds an operator’s license from                   vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
                                                  1996. His endocrinologist examined him                  Kentucky.                                             Her optometrist examined her in 2015
                                                  in 2015 and certified that he has had no                                                                      and certified that she does not have
                                                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 David Tellez
                                                                                                                                                                diabetic retinopathy. She holds a Class
                                                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the                   Mr. Tellez, 51, has had ITDM since                  B CDL from Texas.
                                                  assistance of another person, or                        2010. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  resulting in impaired cognitive function                in 2015 and certified that he has had no              Jon T. Webster
                                                  that occurred without warning in the                    severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 Mr. Webster, 54, has had ITDM since
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                                                  past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                   in loss of consciousness, requiring the               2015. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   assistance of another person, or                      in 2015 and certified that he has had no
                                                  the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                   resulting in impaired cognitive function              severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                                  certifies that Mr. Swanson understands                  that occurred without warning in the                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                                  diabetes management and monitoring,                     past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                 assistance of another person, or
                                                  has stable control of his diabetes using                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                 that occurred without warning in the
                                                  safely. Mr. Swanson meets the                           certifies that Mr. Tellez understands                 past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or


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                                                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                    period of insulin use to demonstrate                 may issue a final rule at any time after
                                                  the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                    stable control of diabetes before being              the close of the comment period.
                                                  certifies that Mr. Webster understands                   allowed to operate a CMV.
                                                                                                              In response to section 4129, FMCSA                V. Viewing Comments and Documents
                                                  diabetes management and monitoring,
                                                  has stable control of his diabetes using                 made immediate revisions to the                        To view comments, as well as any
                                                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                      diabetes exemption program established               documents mentioned in this preamble,
                                                  safely. Mr. Webster meets the                            by the September 3, 2003 notice.                     To submit your comment online, go to
                                                  requirements of the vision standard at                   FMCSA discontinued use of the 3-year                 http://www.regulations.gov and in the
                                                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                                driving experience and fulfilled the                 search box insert the docket number
                                                  ophthalmologist examined him in 2015                     requirements of section 4129 while                   FMCSA–2015–0069 and click ‘‘Search.’’
                                                  and certified that he does not have                      continuing to ensure that operation of               Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and
                                                  diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B                 CMVs by drivers with ITDM will                       you will find all documents and
                                                  CDL from Minnesota.                                      achieve the requisite level of safety                comments related to the proposed
                                                                                                           required of all exemptions granted                   rulemaking.
                                                  Owen E. Whetzel                                          under 49 U.S.C. 31136 (e).                             Dated: October 7, 2015.
                                                    Mr. Whetzel, 63, has had ITDM since                       Section 4129(d) also directed FMCSA
                                                                                                                                                                Larry W. Minor,
                                                  2015. His endocrinologist examined him                   to ensure that drivers of CMVs with
                                                  in 2015 and certified that he has had no                 ITDM are not held to a higher standard               Associate Administrator for Policy.
                                                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                  than other drivers, with the exception of            [FR Doc. 2015–26243 Filed 10–14–15; 8:45 am]
                                                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the                  limited operating, monitoring and                    BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
                                                  assistance of another person, or                         medical requirements that are deemed
                                                  resulting in impaired cognitive function                 medically necessary.
                                                  that occurred without warning in the                        The FMCSA concluded that all of the               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                  past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or                    operating, monitoring and medical
                                                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                    requirements set out in the September 3,             Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                  the last 5 years. His endocrinologist                    2003 notice, except as modified, were in             Administration
                                                  certifies that Mr. Whetzel understands                   compliance with section 4129(d).                     [Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0055]
                                                  diabetes management and monitoring,                      Therefore, all of the requirements set
                                                  has stable control of his diabetes using                 out in the September 3, 2003 notice,                 Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
                                                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                      except as modified by the notice in the              Applications; Vision
                                                  safely. Mr. Whetzel meets the                            Federal Register on November 8, 2005                 AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                  requirements of the vision standard at                   (70 FR 67777), remain in effect.                     Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
                                                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                                                                                           IV. Submitting Comments                              ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
                                                  examined him in 2015 and certified that
                                                  he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                      You may submit your comments and                  SUMMARY:    FMCSA announces its
                                                  He holds a Class A CDL from West                         material online or by fax, mail, or hand             decision to exempt 45 individuals from
                                                  Virginia.                                                delivery, but please use only one of                 the vision requirement in the Federal
                                                                                                           these means. FMCSA recommends that                   Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
                                                  III. Request for Comments                                you include your name and a mailing                  (FMCSRs). They are unable to meet the
                                                     In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)                 address, an email address, or a phone                vision requirement in one eye for
                                                  and 31315, FMCSA requests public                         number in the body of your document                  various reasons. The exemptions will
                                                  comment from all interested persons on                   so that FMCSA can contact you if there               enable these individuals to operate
                                                  the exemption petitions described in                     are questions regarding your                         commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in
                                                  this notice. We will consider all                        submission.                                          interstate commerce without meeting
                                                  comments received before the close of                       To submit your comment online, go to
                                                                                                                                                                the prescribed vision requirement in
                                                  business on the closing date indicated                   http://www.regulations.gov and in the
                                                                                                                                                                one eye. The Agency has concluded that
                                                  in the date section of the notice.                       search box insert the docket number
                                                     FMCSA notes that section 4129 of the                                                                       granting these exemptions will provide
                                                                                                           FMCSA–2015–0069 and click the search
                                                  Safe, Accountable, Flexible and                                                                               a level of safety that is equivalent to or
                                                                                                           button. When the new screen appears,
                                                  Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A                                                                        greater than the level of safety
                                                                                                           click on the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’
                                                  Legacy for Users requires the Secretary                                                                       maintained without the exemptions for
                                                                                                           button on the right hand side of the
                                                  to revise its diabetes exemption program                                                                      these CMV drivers.
                                                                                                           page. On the new page, enter
                                                  established on September 3, 2003 (68 FR                                                                       DATES: The exemptions were granted
                                                                                                           information required including the
                                                  52441).1 The revision must provide for                   specific section of this document to                 August 25, 2015. The exemptions expire
                                                  individual assessment of drivers with                    which each comment applies, and                      on August 25, 2017.
                                                  diabetes mellitus, and be consistent                     provide a reason for each suggestion or              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                  with the criteria described in section                   recommendation. If you submit your                   Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier,
                                                  4018 of the Transportation Equity Act                    comments by mail or hand delivery,                   Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards,
                                                  for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 31305).                  submit them in an unbound format, no                 (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov,
                                                     Section 4129 requires: (1) Elimination                larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for          FMCSA, Department of Transportation,
                                                  of the requirement for 3 years of                        copying and electronic filing. If you                1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room
                                                  experience operating CMVs while being                                                                         W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
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                                                                                                           submit comments by mail and would
                                                  treated with insulin; and (2)                            like to know that they reached the                   Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5
                                                  establishment of a specified minimum                     facility, please enclose a stamped, self-            p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                                                                           addressed postcard or envelope.                      Federal holidays. If you have questions
                                                     1 Section 4129(a) refers to the 2003 notice as a
                                                                                                              We will consider all comments and                 on viewing or submitting material to the
                                                  ‘‘final rule.’’ However, the 2003 notice did not issue                                                        docket, contact Docket Services,
                                                  a ‘‘final rule’’ but did establish the procedures and
                                                                                                           material received during the comment
                                                  standards for issuing exemptions for drivers with        period and may change this proposed                  telephone (202) 366–9826.
                                                  ITDM.                                                    rule based on your comments. FMCSA                   SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:



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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.
DatesComments must be received on or before November 16, 2015.
ContactCharles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, (202) 366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FR Citation80 FR 62155 

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