81 FR 51538 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 150 (August 4, 2016)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 150 (August 4, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-18499 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 150 (Thursday, August 4, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 51538-51540] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-18499] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0323] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 21 individuals for an exemption from the prohibition against persons with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition that is likely to cause a loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to operate CMVs for up to 2 years in interstate commerce. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 6, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments to the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0323 using any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Fax: 1-202-493-2251. Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket numbers for this notice. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below for further information. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self- addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments on-line. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to http://www.regulations.gov as described in the system records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/privacy. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, (202) 366-4001, or via email at [email protected], or by letter to FMCSA, Room W64-113, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 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 for up to 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 statutes allow the Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. The 21 individuals listed in this notice have requested an exemption from the epilepsy prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8), which applies to drivers who operate 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. The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding epilepsy found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) states that a person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person: Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause the loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV. In addition to the regulations, FMCSA has published advisory criteria \1\ to assist medical examiners in determining whether drivers with certain medical conditions are qualified to operate a CMV in interstate commerce. [49 CFR part 391, APPENDIX A TO PART 391--MEDICAL ADVISORY CRITERIA, section H. Epilepsy: Sec. 391.41(b)(8), paragraphs 3, 4, and 5.] --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=e47b48a9ea42dd67d999246e23d97970&mc=true&node=pt49.5.391&rgn=div5#ap49.5.391_171.a and https://www.thefederalregister.org/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2015-title49-vol5/pdf/CFR-2015-title49-vol5-part391-appA.pdf. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The advisory criteria states that if an individual has had a sudden episode of a non-epileptic seizure or loss of consciousness of unknown cause that did not require anti-seizure medication, the decision whether that person's condition is likely to cause the loss of consciousness or loss of ability to control a CMV should be made on an individual basis by the medical examiner in consultation with the treating physician. Before certification is considered, it is suggested that a 6-month waiting period elapse from the time of the episode. Following the waiting period, it is suggested that the individual have a complete neurological examination. If the results of the examination are negative and anti-seizure medication is not required, then the driver may be qualified. In those individual cases where a driver had a seizure or an episode of loss of consciousness that resulted from a known medical condition (e.g., drug reaction, high temperature, acute infectious disease, dehydration, or acute metabolic disturbance), certification should be deferred until the driver has recovered fully from that condition, has no existing residual complications, and is not taking anti-seizure medication. Drivers who have a history of epilepsy/seizures, off anti-seizure [[Page 51539]] medication and seizure-free for 10 years, may be qualified to operate a CMV in interstate commerce. Interstate drivers with a history of a single unprovoked seizure may be qualified to drive a CMV in interstate commerce if seizure-free and off anti-seizure medication for a 5-year period or more. As a result of medical examiners misinterpreting advisory criteria as regulation, numerous drivers have been prohibited from operating a CMV in interstate commerce based on the fact that they have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication, rather than an individual analysis of their circumstances by a qualified medical examiner based on the physical qualification standards and medical best practices. II. Qualifications of Applicants Jason J. Amoriello Mr. Amoriello is a 42 year-old driver in Wisconsin. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure free since 1984. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since 2012. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Amoriello receiving an exemption. Mark Douglas Anderson Mr. Anderson is a 52 year-old class B CDL holder in North Carolina. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure free since 1991. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Anderson receiving an exemption. Jeffrey Neal Bienstock Mr. Bienstock is a 48 year-old class A CDL holder in Arizona. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure-free since 2003. He discontinued anti-seizure medication in 2008. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Bienstock receiving an exemption. Jeremy Neal Bradford Mr. Bradbord is a 39 year-old class A CDL holder in Alabama. He has a history of epilepsy and has remained seizure-free since 2004. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since 2013. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Bradford receiving an exemption. Joseph Steven Drion Mr. Drion is a 52 year-old class B CDL holder in Missouri. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure-free since 2002. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Drion receiving an exemption. Kenneth B. Elder Mr. Elder is a 49 year-old class A CDL holder in Kentucky. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure-free since 2002. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Elder receiving an exemption. Steven W. Farver Mr. Farver is a 50 year-old driver in Pennsylvania. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure-free since 2008. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Farver receiving an exemption. Richard M. Foster Mr. Foster is a 49 year-old driver in Oklahoma. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure-free since 2007. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Foster receiving an exemption. Jeffrey Brett Green Mr. Green is a 42 year-old class B CDL holder in California. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure-free since 2008. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Green receiving an exemption. Stephen M. Harmon Mr. Harmon is a 39 year-old driver in West Virginia. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure-free since January 2005. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since 2010. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Harmon receiving an exemption. Donald Horst Mr. Horst is a 66 year-old driver in Maryland. He has a history of a single seizure in 2009. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Horst receiving an exemption. Jordan M. Hyster Mr. Hyster is a 27 year-old class A CDL holder in Ohio. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure-free since January 2009. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Hyster receiving an exemption. Christopher A. Koger Mr. Koger is a 42 year-old class A CDL holder in Pennsylvania. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure-free since 2007. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Koger receiving an exemption. Kyle Philip Loney Mr. Loney is a 32 year-old driver in Washington. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure-free since January 2004. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Loney receiving an exemption. Leigh P. Mallory Mr. Mallory is a 65 year-old driver in Vermont. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure-free since 1997. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Mallory receiving an exemption. Sean Nesbitt Mr. Nesbitt is a 44 year-old driver in New York. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure-free since 2009. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Nesbitt receiving an exemption. Ashley Nicole Rialson Ms. Rialson is a 28 year-old driver in Minnesota. She has a history of epilepsy and has remained seizure-free since 2005. She takes anti- seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. Her physician states that she is supportive of Ms. Rialson receiving an exemption. [[Page 51540]] Gonzalin Sanabria Mr. Sanabria is a 61 year-old class B CDL holder in New York. He has a history of a seizure disorder as the result of brain lymphoma that was diagnosed in 2003. He remains in remission and has been seizure free since 2004. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Sanabria receiving an exemption. David Sica Mr. Sica is a 53 year-old driver in Connecticut. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure free since 1985. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Sica receiving an exemption. Raymond H. Van De Mark Mr. Van De Mark is a 62 class A CDL holder in New Jersey. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure free since 1986. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Van De Mark receiving an exemption. William Frederick Youse Mr. Youse is a 24 year-old driver in North Carolina. He has a history of childhood epilepsy and has been seizure free since 2002. He has not taken anti-seizure medication since 2005. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Youse receiving an exemption. 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. 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-2015-0323'' 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 materials received during the comment period. FMCSA may issue a final determination 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, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number FMCSA-2015-0323 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to this notice. Issued on: July 27, 2016. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2016-18499 Filed 8-3-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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and Engagement, Benefits and ADS–B In • Hand Delivery: West Building requested an exemption from the
and Installation and Approvals. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 epilepsy prohibition in 49 CFR
(d) Contact Elisabeth Auld New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, 391.41(b)(8), which applies to drivers
(elisabeth.ctr.auld@faa.gov) to request DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday who operate CMVs in interstate
an invitation. There are no plans for through Friday, except Federal commerce. Accordingly, the Agency
telecon/webex access to these meetings. Holidays. will evaluate the qualifications of each
(e) The meetings will not be formally • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. applicant to determine whether granting
recorded. However, minutes are posted Instructions: Each submission must the exemption will achieve the required
approximately 2–3 weeks after the include the Agency name and the level of safety mandated by statute.
meeting on the Equip 2020 SharePoint docket numbers for this notice. Note The physical qualification standard
site https://avssp.faa.gov/avs/afs400/ that all comments received will be for drivers regarding epilepsy found in
EQUIP2020/SitePages/Equip2020.aspx. posted without change to http:// 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) states that a person
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, www.regulations.gov, including any is physically qualified to drive a CMV
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9665, 3 CFR, personal information provided. Please if that person:
1959–1963 Comp., p.389. see the Privacy Act heading below for Has no established medical history or
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 20, further information. clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other
2016. Docket: For access to the docket to condition which is likely to cause the loss of
Mark Steinbicker, read background documents or consciousness or any loss of ability to control
comments, go to http:// a CMV.
Assistant Manager, Flight Technologies and
Procedures Division. www.regulations.gov at any time or In addition to the regulations, FMCSA
[FR Doc. 2016–18525 Filed 8–3–16; 8:45 am] Room W12–140 on the ground level of has published advisory criteria 1 to
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey assist medical examiners in determining
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 whether drivers with certain medical
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through conditions are qualified to operate a
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Friday, except Federal holidays. The CMV in interstate commerce. [49 CFR
Federal Docket Management System part 391, APPENDIX A TO PART 391—
Federal Motor Carrier Safety (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, MEDICAL ADVISORY CRITERIA,
Administration 365 days each year. If you want section H. Epilepsy: § 391.41(b)(8),
[Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0323] acknowledgment that we received your paragraphs 3, 4, and 5.]
comments, please include a self- The advisory criteria states that if an
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption addressed, stamped envelope or individual has had a sudden episode of
Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure postcard or print the acknowledgement a non-epileptic seizure or loss of
Disorders page that appears after submitting consciousness of unknown cause that
comments on-line. did not require anti-seizure medication,
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 the decision whether that person’s
Administration (FMCSA). U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments condition is likely to cause the loss of
ACTION: Notice of applications for from the public to better inform its consciousness or loss of ability to
exemptions; request for comments. rulemaking process. DOT posts these control a CMV should be made on an
comments, without edit, including any individual basis by the medical
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of examiner in consultation with the
applications from 21 individuals for an personal information the commenter
provides, to http://www.regulations.gov treating physician. Before certification is
exemption from the prohibition against considered, it is suggested that a 6-
persons with a clinical diagnosis of as described in the system records
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can month waiting period elapse from the
epilepsy or any other condition that is time of the episode. Following the
likely to cause a loss of consciousness be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
privacy. waiting period, it is suggested that the
or any loss of ability to operate a individual have a complete neurological
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
examination. If the results of the
interstate commerce. If granted, the Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical examination are negative and anti-
exemptions would enable these Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, or seizure medication is not required, then
individuals who have had one or more via email at fmcsamedical@dot.gov, or the driver may be qualified.
seizures and are taking anti-seizure by letter to FMCSA, Room W64–113, In those individual cases where a
medication to operate CMVs for up to 2 Department of Transportation, 1200 driver had a seizure or an episode of
years in interstate commerce. New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, loss of consciousness that resulted from
DATES: Comments must be received on DC 20590–0001. Office hours are from a known medical condition (e.g., drug
or before September 6, 2016. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through reaction, high temperature, acute
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments Friday, except Federal holidays. infectious disease, dehydration, or acute
to the Federal Docket Management SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: metabolic disturbance), certification
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– should be deferred until the driver has
I. Background
2015–0323 using any of the following recovered fully from that condition, has
methods: Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, no existing residual complications, and
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to FMCSA may grant an exemption for up is not taking anti-seizure medication.
to a 2-year period if it finds ‘‘such
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http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Drivers who have a history of
on-line instructions for submitting exemption would likely achieve a level epilepsy/seizures, off anti-seizure
comments. of safety that is equivalent to or greater
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; than the level that would be achieved 1 See http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 absent such exemption.’’ The statutes e47b48a9ea42dd67d999246e23d97970&mc=
true&node=pt49.5.391&rgn=div5#ap49.5.391_171.a
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building allow the Agency to renew exemptions and https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2015-
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, at the end of the 2-year period. The 21 title49-vol5/pdf/CFR-2015-title49-vol5-part391-
Washington, DC 20590–0001. individuals listed in this notice have appA.pdf.
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Gonzalin Sanabria search button. When the new screen FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Sanabria is a 61 year-old class B appears, click on the blue ‘‘Comment Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
CDL holder in New York. He has a Now!’’ button on the right hand side of Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
history of a seizure disorder as the result the page. On the new page, enter fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
of brain lymphoma that was diagnosed information required including the Department of Transportation, 1200
in 2003. He remains in remission and specific section of this document to New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
has been seizure free since 2004. He which each comment applies, and 113, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
takes anti-seizure medication with the provide a reason for each suggestion or Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
dosage and frequency remaining the recommendation. If you submit your Monday through Friday, except Federal
same since that time. His physician comments by mail or hand delivery, holidays.
states that he is supportive of Mr. submit them in an unbound format, no SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Sanabria receiving an exemption. larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for
copying and electronic filing. If you Background
David Sica submit comments by mail and would Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
Mr. Sica is a 53 year-old driver in like to know that they reached the FMCSA may grant an exemption from
Connecticut. He has a history of a facility, please enclose a stamped, self- the Federal diabetes standard for a
seizure disorder and has remained addressed postcard or envelope. renewable 2-year period if it finds ‘‘such
seizure free since 1985. He takes anti- We will consider all comments and an exemption would likely achieve a
seizure medication with the dosage and materials received during the comment level of safety that is equivalent to, or
frequency remaining the same since that period. FMCSA may issue a final greater than, the level that would be
time. His physician states that he is determination any time after the close of achieved absent such an exemption.’’
supportive of Mr. Sica receiving an the comment period. The procedures for requesting an
exemption. V. Viewing Comments and Documents exemption are set forth in 49 CFR part
381.
Raymond H. Van De Mark To view comments, as well as any
Accordingly, FMCSA evaluated 88
Mr. Van De Mark is a 62 class A CDL documents mentioned in this preamble,
individual exemption requests on their
holder in New Jersey. He has a history go to http://www.regulations.gov and in
merits and made a determination that
of a seizure disorder and has remained the search box insert the docket number
these applicants do not satisfy the
seizure free since 1986. He takes anti- FMCSA–2015–0323 and click ‘‘Search.’’
criteria eligibility or meet the terms and
seizure medication with the dosage and Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and
conditions of the Federal exemption
frequency remaining the same since that you will find all documents and
program. Each applicant has, prior to
time. His physician states that he is comments related to this notice.
this notice, received a letter of final
supportive of Mr. Van De Mark Issued on: July 27, 2016. disposition on the exemption request.
receiving an exemption. Larry W. Minor, Those decision letters fully outlined the
Associate Administrator for Policy. basis for the denial and constitute final
William Frederick Youse
[FR Doc. 2016–18499 Filed 8–3–16; 8:45 am] Agency action. The list published in
Mr. Youse is a 24 year-old driver in BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P this notice summarizes the Agency’s
North Carolina. He has a history of recent denials as required under 49
childhood epilepsy and has been U.S.C. 31315(b)(4) by periodically
seizure free since 2002. He has not taken DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION publishing names and reasons for
anti-seizure medication since 2005. His denial.
physician states that he is supportive of Federal Motor Carrier Safety The following 8 applicants met the
Mr. Youse receiving an exemption. Administration diabetes requirements of 49 CFR
III. Request for Comments [Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0217] 391.41(b)(3) and do not need an
exemption:
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Elbi Aguado
and 31315, FMCSA requests public
Applications; Diabetes Neil R. Boss
comment from all interested persons on
the exemption petitions described in AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Matthew A. Bunce
this notice. We will consider all Administration (FMCSA), DOT. Harm A. Gibson
comments received before the close of Willie Hammond
ACTION: Notice of denials.
business on the closing date indicated Tommy M. Harris
in the date section of the notice. SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its denial Burke J. Minns
of 88 applications from individuals who Robert R. Roy
IV. Submitting Comments requested an exemption from the The following 39 applicants were not
You may submit your comments and Federal diabetes standard applicable to operating CMVs in interstate commerce:
material online or by fax, mail, or hand interstate truck and bus drivers and the Steven G. Alvarez
delivery, but please use only one of reasons for the denials. FMCSA has Gary L. Atchley
these means. FMCSA recommends that statutory authority to exempt Taja T. Barnett
you include your name and a mailing individuals from the diabetes David E. Benavides
address, an email address, or a phone requirement if the exemptions granted John K. Bottkol
will not compromise safety. The Agency
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
number in the body of your document Donald L. Conklin
so that FMCSA can contact you if there has concluded that granting these Timothy P. Conner
are questions regarding your exemptions does not provide a level of Tyrone O. Cooke
submission. safety that will be equivalent to, or Garrett M. Cooper
To submit your comment online, go to greater than, the level of safety Roy L. Cox
http://www.regulations.gov and in the maintained without the exemptions for Isaac K. Danso
search box insert the docket number these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) Robert C. Davis
‘‘FMCSA–2015–0323’’ and click the drivers. Clarence Evans
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| Contact | Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, (202) 366-4001, or via email at [email protected], or by letter to FMCSA, Room W64-113, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590- 0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. | |
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