81_FR_59894 81 FR 59726 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus

81 FR 59726 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 168 (August 30, 2016)

Page Range59726-59727
FR Document2016-20782

FMCSA confirms its decision to exempt 70 individuals from its rule prohibiting persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. The exemptions enable these individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[FMCSA Docket No. FMCSA-[2016-0040]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes 
Mellitus

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT

ACTION: Notice of final disposition.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA confirms its decision to exempt 70 individuals from its 
rule prohibiting persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) 
from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. 
The exemptions enable these individuals to operate CMVs in interstate 
commerce.

DATES: The exemptions were effective on July 22, 2016. The exemptions 
expire on July 22, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical 
Programs Division, (202) 366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, 
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Electronic Access

    You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document 
Management System (FDMS) at: http://www.regulations.gov.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov and/or Room W12-140 on the 
ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits 
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT 
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information 
the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the 
system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 
www.dot.gov/privacy.

II. Background

    On June 22, 2016, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of Federal 
diabetes exemption applications from 70 individuals and requested 
comments from the public (81 FR 40746. The public comment period closed 
on July 22, 2016, and four comments were received.
    FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of the 70 applicants and 
determined that granting the exemptions to these individuals would 
achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the level that 
would be achieved by complying with the current regulation 49 CFR 
391.41(b)(3).

Diabetes Mellitus and Driving Experience of the Applicants

    The Agency established the current requirement for diabetes in 1970 
because several risk studies indicated that drivers with diabetes had a 
higher rate of crash involvement than the general population. The 
diabetes rule provides that ``A person is physically qualified to drive 
a commercial motor vehicle if that person has no established medical 
history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring 
insulin for control'' (49 CFR 391.41(b)(3)).
    FMCSA established its diabetes exemption program, based on the 
Agency's July 2000 study entitled ``A Report to Congress on the 
Feasibility of a Program to Qualify Individuals with Insulin-Treated 
Diabetes Mellitus to Operate in Interstate Commerce as Directed by the 
Transportation Act for the 21st Century.'' The report concluded that a 
safe and practicable protocol to allow some drivers with ITDM to 
operate CMVs is feasible. The September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441), Federal 
Register notice in conjunction with the November 8, 2005 (70 FR 67777), 
Federal Register notice provides the current protocol for allowing such 
drivers to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
    These 70 applicants have had ITDM over a range of 1 to 35 years. 
These

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applicants report no severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of 
consciousness or seizure, requiring the assistance of another person, 
or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred without 
warning symptoms, in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or more) 
severe hypoglycemic episodes in the past 5 years. In each case, an 
endocrinologist verified that the driver has demonstrated a willingness 
to properly monitor and manage his/her diabetes mellitus, received 
education related to diabetes management, and is on a stable insulin 
regimen. These drivers report no other disqualifying conditions, 
including diabetes-related complications. Each meets the vision 
requirement at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
    The qualifications and medical condition of each applicant were 
stated and discussed in detail in the June 22, 2016, Federal Register 
notice and they will not be repeated in this notice.

III. Discussion of Comments

    FMCSA received 4 comments in this proceeding. Two anonymous 
commenters are in favor of granting the exemptions to all drivers 
listed in the notice. Deb Carlson stated that the state of Minnesota is 
in favor of granting the exemptions to Samuel B. Morris and Lloyd E. 
Schrunk, both of whom are drivers licensed in Minnesota. Ryan Root 
stated he is in favor of granting Zachary J.F. Kinsey an exemption. Mr. 
Root has been Mr. Kinsey's supervisor since 2013 and believes Mr. 
Kinsey properly manages his condition.

IV. Basis for Exemption Determination

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption 
from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) if the exemption 
is likely to achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety than 
would be achieved without the exemption. The exemption allows the 
applicants to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
    To evaluate the effect of these exemptions on safety, FMCSA 
considered medical reports about the applicants' ITDM and vision, and 
reviewed the treating endocrinologists' medical opinion related to the 
ability of the driver to safely operate a CMV while using insulin.
    Consequently, FMCSA finds that in each case exempting these 
applicants from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) is 
likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the 
exemption.

V. Conditions and Requirements

    The terms and conditions of the exemption will be provided to the 
applicants in the exemption document and they include the following: 
(1) That each individual submit a quarterly monitoring checklist 
completed by the treating endocrinologist as well as an annual 
checklist with a comprehensive medical evaluation; (2) that each 
individual reports within 2 business days of occurrence, all episodes 
of severe hypoglycemia, significant complications, or inability to 
manage diabetes; also, any involvement in an accident or any other 
adverse event in a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or not it is 
related to an episode of hypoglycemia; (3) that each individual provide 
a copy of the ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report to the medical 
examiner at the time of the annual medical examination; and (4) that 
each individual provide a copy of the annual medical certification to 
the employer for retention in the driver's qualification file, or keep 
a copy in his/her driver's qualification file if he/she is self-
employed. The driver must also have a copy of the certification when 
driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local 
enforcement official.

VI. Conclusion

    Based upon its evaluation of the 70 exemption applications, FMCSA 
exempts the following drivers from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR 
391.41(b)(10), subject to the requirements cited above 49 CFR 
391.64(b)):

Michael J. Andries (WI)
Appiah T. Ankrah (M)
Gregory P. Austin (CA)
David F. Banko (CO)
John T. Bardin (NY)
Joseph Berta IV (OK)
John C. Birmingham (IA)
Brett C. Brayton (IA)
Robert G. Canelo (NM)
Christoph A. Chiappa
Johnny L. Cloy Sr. (TN)
Jon W. Collett (OH)
Joel A. Cote (ME)
Donald E. Cowell (CA)
Raymond J. Crosbie (NH)
Elmer W. Danley (PA)
Kenneth Dennis Jr. (KY)
Robert D. Diefenbaugh (NE)
Ronald A. Fancelli (OH)
Eduard Fontes (IA)
William J. Gangloff (NY)
Spencer J. Gruba (ND)
Phillip K. Guidice (WA)
Darin K. Hansen (IA)
James A. Hanson (OH)
William M. Haralson (TN)
Alejandro R. Hernandez (FL)
Stephen R. Hill (PA)
James A. Hutson (NY)
Jon W. Jernigan (OK)
Denise D. Johnston (IA)
Mark A. Johnston (PA)
Zachary J.F. Kinsey (CA)
Steven J. Korb (OH)
Jongsub Lee (PA)
Ramon Lopez (TX)
David C. Love (IL)
Cody J. Makuski (WI)
John T. McEntire III (SC)
Billy J. McNealy (MI)
Carlos Medellin (TX)
Harry E. Miller (PA)
Christopher K. Moore (AZ)
Samuel B. Morris (MN)
Bryan C. Mullins (TX)
Zachary Nechi (IL)
Toriano T. Neely (AL)
Orlando Padilla (TX)
Michael P. Pattie (RI)
Tony L. Pennywell (FL)
Brian K. Porter (KY)
Oscar L. Quezada (CA)
Kenneth G. Reesman (PA)
Walter D. Richardson (MA)
Karla Robles (FL)
Tracy A. Rowland (WA)
Michael J. Russell (MA)
Jeffrey M. Sandler (CA)
Paul A. Schaus (IL)
Lloyd E. Schrunk (MN)
Evan C. Sebastian (TX)
Nyanate F. Senyon (NJ)
Burton D. Shellabarger (IA)
John M. Suttles (OH)
John R. Tupper (ID)
Thomas W. Upton (NY)
James M. Walsh (WI)
Billy J. Webb, Jr. (MS)
Steven R. Williams (MO)
James A. Yates (IA)

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 each exemption is 
valid for two years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will 
be revoked if the following occurs: (1) The person fails to comply with 
the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has 
resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was 
granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent 
with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315. If the 
exemption is still effective at the end of the 2-year period, the 
person may apply to FMCSA for a renewal under procedures in effect at 
that time.

    Issued on: August 17, 2016.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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                                                  Federal, State, or local enforcement                    two years unless revoked earlier by                   West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
                                                  official.                                               FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked                  SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
                                                                                                          if the following occurs: (1) The person               and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                  VI. Conclusion
                                                                                                          fails to comply with the terms and                    except Federal holidays.
                                                     Based upon its evaluation of the 57                  conditions of the exemption; (2) the                     Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
                                                  exemption applications, FMCSA                           exemption has resulted in a lower level               U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
                                                  exempts the following drivers from the                  of safety than was maintained before it               from the public to better inform its
                                                  diabetes requirement in 49 CFR                          was granted; or (3) continuation of the               rulemaking process. DOT posts these
                                                  391.41(b)(10), subject to the                           exemption would not be consistent with                comments, without edit, including any
                                                  requirements cited above 49 CFR                         the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.                 personal information the commenter
                                                  391.64(b)):                                             31136(e) and 31315. If the exemption is               provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
                                                  David J. Ahlers (MN)                                    still effective at the end of the 2-year              described in the system of records
                                                  George M. Antonopoulos (MA)                             period, the person may apply to FMCSA                 notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
                                                  Louis G. Babich (NJ)                                    for a renewal under procedures in effect              be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
                                                  Scott R. Bailey (MA)                                    at that time.                                         II. Background
                                                  Michael J. Beaver (MN)                                    Issued on: August 17, 2016.
                                                  Jason C. Bradley (NY)                                                                                            On June 22, 2016, FMCSA published
                                                  Joel P. Brown (PA)                                      Larry W. Minor,                                       a notice of receipt of Federal diabetes
                                                  Larry D. Brown (LA)                                     Associate Administrator for Policy.                   exemption applications from 70
                                                  Garret L. Carter (MO)                                   [FR Doc. 2016–20776 Filed 8–29–16; 8:45 am]           individuals and requested comments
                                                  Christopher D. Chapman (IA)                             BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P                                from the public (81 FR 40746. The
                                                  Robert J. Chapman (OH)                                                                                        public comment period closed on July
                                                  Steven A. Crain (LA)                                                                                          22, 2016, and four comments were
                                                  Phillip Daquila III (IL)                                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          received.
                                                  Robert N. Drake (TX)                                                                                             FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility
                                                  Kirk A. Erickson (MN)                                   Federal Motor Carrier Safety                          of the 70 applicants and determined that
                                                  Raymond E. Fisher, Jr. (PA)                             Administration                                        granting the exemptions to these
                                                  Richard M. Frostig (CT)                                 [FMCSA Docket No. FMCSA–[2016–0040]                   individuals would achieve a level of
                                                  Lawrence M. Gates (NY)                                                                                        safety equivalent to or greater than the
                                                  Alva E. Gladney (LA)                                    Qualification of Drivers; Exemption                   level that would be achieved by
                                                  John J. Gonzalez (CT)                                   Applications; Diabetes Mellitus                       complying with the current regulation
                                                  James M. Haight (NC)                                                                                          49 CFR 391.41(b)(3).
                                                  Bradley T. Hall (AL)                                    AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                  William C. Higgins (NC)                                 Administration (FMCSA), DOT                           Diabetes Mellitus and Driving
                                                  David R. Hodge (MI)                                     ACTION: Notice of final disposition.                  Experience of the Applicants
                                                  James Holman (PA)                                                                                                The Agency established the current
                                                  Kevin R. Holz (MN)                                      SUMMARY:   FMCSA confirms its decision                requirement for diabetes in 1970
                                                  Jaemin Hwang (NY)                                       to exempt 70 individuals from its rule                because several risk studies indicated
                                                  Willis A. Jergenson (IA)                                prohibiting persons with insulin-treated              that drivers with diabetes had a higher
                                                  Steven C. Jordan, Jr. (MD)                              diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating               rate of crash involvement than the
                                                  Craig S. Kozlowski (NY)                                 commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in                   general population. The diabetes rule
                                                  Alan D. Kozy (FL)                                       interstate commerce. The exemptions
                                                  Duane A. Leazott (MN)                                                                                         provides that ‘‘A person is physically
                                                                                                          enable these individuals to operate                   qualified to drive a commercial motor
                                                  Mark D. Lema (CA)                                       CMVs in interstate commerce.
                                                  Robert A. Lewis (PA)                                                                                          vehicle if that person has no established
                                                                                                          DATES: The exemptions were effective                  medical history or clinical diagnosis of
                                                  David A. Luchansky (PA)                                 on July 22, 2016. The exemptions expire
                                                  Jacob T. Marsee (OH)                                                                                          diabetes mellitus currently requiring
                                                                                                          on July 22, 2018.                                     insulin for control’’ (49 CFR
                                                  Richard E. Mellors (NY)
                                                  Ronald L. Mills (VA)                                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      391.41(b)(3)).
                                                  Colton J. Nefzger (ND)                                  Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical                      FMCSA established its diabetes
                                                  Dorian T. Papazikos (AL)                                Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,                    exemption program, based on the
                                                  Kurt A. Payne (CA)                                      fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,                          Agency’s July 2000 study entitled ‘‘A
                                                  Carson A. Penny (CA)                                    Department of Transportation, 1200                    Report to Congress on the Feasibility of
                                                  Wayne F. Pohlmeier (NE)                                 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–                      a Program to Qualify Individuals with
                                                  Santos R. Rodriquez, Jr. (NE)                           113, Washington, DC 20590–0001.                       Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus to
                                                  David E. Roth (MN)                                      Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.             Operate in Interstate Commerce as
                                                  Kenneth R. Schleppy (PA)                                e.t., Monday through Friday, except                   Directed by the Transportation Act for
                                                  John J. Shedlock (PA)                                   Federal holidays.                                     the 21st Century.’’ The report concluded
                                                  Jonathan W. Simoneau (NH)                               SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            that a safe and practicable protocol to
                                                  Kenneth R. Stephenson (TX)                                                                                    allow some drivers with ITDM to
                                                  Jeffrey S. Toler (IN)                                   I. Electronic Access                                  operate CMVs is feasible. The
                                                  Herbert L. Turner (FL)                                     You may see all the comments online                September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441),
                                                  Louis D. Valente (MA)                                   through the Federal Document                          Federal Register notice in conjunction
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                                                  Robert L. Westergaard (NJ)                              Management System (FDMS) at: http://                  with the November 8, 2005 (70 FR
                                                  Mark A. Williams (IN)                                   www.regulations.gov.                                  67777), Federal Register notice provides
                                                  Douglas J. Wood (KY)                                       Docket: For access to the docket to                the current protocol for allowing such
                                                  Robert A. Yerges (WI)                                   read background documents or                          drivers to operate CMVs in interstate
                                                  Kyle S. Yount (KY)                                      comments, go to http://                               commerce.
                                                     In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)                www.regulations.gov and/or Room                          These 70 applicants have had ITDM
                                                  and 31315 each exemption is valid for                   W12–140 on the ground level of the                    over a range of 1 to 35 years. These


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                                                  applicants report no severe                             V. Conditions and Requirements                        Alejandro R. Hernandez (FL)
                                                  hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss                   The terms and conditions of the                    Stephen R. Hill (PA)
                                                  of consciousness or seizure, requiring                  exemption will be provided to the                     James A. Hutson (NY)
                                                  the assistance of another person, or                    applicants in the exemption document                  Jon W. Jernigan (OK)
                                                  resulting in impaired cognitive function                and they include the following: (1) That              Denise D. Johnston (IA)
                                                  that occurred without warning                           each individual submit a quarterly                    Mark A. Johnston (PA)
                                                  symptoms, in the past 12 months and no                  monitoring checklist completed by the                 Zachary J.F. Kinsey (CA)
                                                  recurrent (2 or more) severe                            treating endocrinologist as well as an                Steven J. Korb (OH)
                                                  hypoglycemic episodes in the past 5                     annual checklist with a comprehensive                 Jongsub Lee (PA)
                                                  years. In each case, an endocrinologist                 medical evaluation; (2) that each                     Ramon Lopez (TX)
                                                  verified that the driver has                            individual reports within 2 business                  David C. Love (IL)
                                                  demonstrated a willingness to properly                  days of occurrence, all episodes of                   Cody J. Makuski (WI)
                                                  monitor and manage his/her diabetes                     severe hypoglycemia, significant                      John T. McEntire III (SC)
                                                  mellitus, received education related to                 complications, or inability to manage                 Billy J. McNealy (MI)
                                                  diabetes management, and is on a stable                 diabetes; also, any involvement in an                 Carlos Medellin (TX)
                                                  insulin regimen. These drivers report no                accident or any other adverse event in                Harry E. Miller (PA)
                                                  other disqualifying conditions,                         a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or                 Christopher K. Moore (AZ)
                                                  including diabetes-related                              not it is related to an episode of                    Samuel B. Morris (MN)
                                                  complications. Each meets the vision                    hypoglycemia; (3) that each individual                Bryan C. Mullins (TX)
                                                  requirement at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).                    provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s               Zachary Nechi (IL)
                                                    The qualifications and medical                        or optometrist’s report to the medical                Toriano T. Neely (AL)
                                                  condition of each applicant were stated                 examiner at the time of the annual                    Orlando Padilla (TX)
                                                  and discussed in detail in the June 22,                 medical examination; and (4) that each                Michael P. Pattie (RI)
                                                  2016, Federal Register notice and they                  individual provide a copy of the annual               Tony L. Pennywell (FL)
                                                  will not be repeated in this notice.                    medical certification to the employer for             Brian K. Porter (KY)
                                                                                                          retention in the driver’s qualification               Oscar L. Quezada (CA)
                                                  III. Discussion of Comments                             file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s              Kenneth G. Reesman (PA)
                                                                                                          qualification file if he/she is self-                 Walter D. Richardson (MA)
                                                    FMCSA received 4 comments in this                     employed. The driver must also have a
                                                  proceeding. Two anonymous                                                                                     Karla Robles (FL)
                                                                                                          copy of the certification when driving,               Tracy A. Rowland (WA)
                                                  commenters are in favor of granting the                 for presentation to a duly authorized
                                                  exemptions to all drivers listed in the                                                                       Michael J. Russell (MA)
                                                                                                          Federal, State, or local enforcement                  Jeffrey M. Sandler (CA)
                                                  notice. Deb Carlson stated that the state               official.
                                                  of Minnesota is in favor of granting the                                                                      Paul A. Schaus (IL)
                                                  exemptions to Samuel B. Morris and                      VI. Conclusion                                        Lloyd E. Schrunk (MN)
                                                  Lloyd E. Schrunk, both of whom are                        Based upon its evaluation of the 70                 Evan C. Sebastian (TX)
                                                  drivers licensed in Minnesota. Ryan                     exemption applications, FMCSA                         Nyanate F. Senyon (NJ)
                                                  Root stated he is in favor of granting                  exempts the following drivers from the                Burton D. Shellabarger (IA)
                                                  Zachary J.F. Kinsey an exemption. Mr.                   diabetes requirement in 49 CFR                        John M. Suttles (OH)
                                                  Root has been Mr. Kinsey’s supervisor                   391.41(b)(10), subject to the                         John R. Tupper (ID)
                                                  since 2013 and believes Mr. Kinsey                      requirements cited above 49 CFR                       Thomas W. Upton (NY)
                                                  properly manages his condition.                         391.64(b)):                                           James M. Walsh (WI)
                                                                                                                                                                Billy J. Webb, Jr. (MS)
                                                  IV. Basis for Exemption Determination                   Michael J. Andries (WI)                               Steven R. Williams (MO)
                                                                                                          Appiah T. Ankrah (M)                                  James A. Yates (IA)
                                                     Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,                  Gregory P. Austin (CA)
                                                  FMCSA may grant an exemption from                       David F. Banko (CO)                                      In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
                                                  the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR                      John T. Bardin (NY)                                   and 31315 each exemption is valid for
                                                  391.41(b)(3) if the exemption is likely to              Joseph Berta IV (OK)                                  two years unless revoked earlier by
                                                  achieve an equivalent or greater level of               John C. Birmingham (IA)                               FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked
                                                  safety than would be achieved without                   Brett C. Brayton (IA)                                 if the following occurs: (1) The person
                                                  the exemption. The exemption allows                     Robert G. Canelo (NM)                                 fails to comply with the terms and
                                                  the applicants to operate CMVs in                       Christoph A. Chiappa                                  conditions of the exemption; (2) the
                                                  interstate commerce.                                    Johnny L. Cloy Sr. (TN)                               exemption has resulted in a lower level
                                                     To evaluate the effect of these                      Jon W. Collett (OH)                                   of safety than was maintained before it
                                                  exemptions on safety, FMCSA                             Joel A. Cote (ME)                                     was granted; or (3) continuation of the
                                                  considered medical reports about the                    Donald E. Cowell (CA)                                 exemption would not be consistent with
                                                  applicants’ ITDM and vision, and                        Raymond J. Crosbie (NH)                               the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
                                                                                                          Elmer W. Danley (PA)                                  31136(e) and 31315. If the exemption is
                                                  reviewed the treating endocrinologists’
                                                                                                          Kenneth Dennis Jr. (KY)                               still effective at the end of the 2-year
                                                  medical opinion related to the ability of
                                                                                                          Robert D. Diefenbaugh (NE)                            period, the person may apply to FMCSA
                                                  the driver to safely operate a CMV while
                                                                                                          Ronald A. Fancelli (OH)
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                                                  using insulin.                                                                                                for a renewal under procedures in effect
                                                                                                          Eduard Fontes (IA)                                    at that time.
                                                     Consequently, FMCSA finds that in                    William J. Gangloff (NY)
                                                  each case exempting these applicants                                                                            Issued on: August 17, 2016.
                                                                                                          Spencer J. Gruba (ND)
                                                  from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR                 Phillip K. Guidice (WA)                               Larry W. Minor,
                                                  391.41(b)(3) is likely to achieve a level               Darin K. Hansen (IA)                                  Associate Administrator for Policy.
                                                  of safety equal to that existing without                James A. Hanson (OH)                                  [FR Doc. 2016–20782 Filed 8–29–16; 8:45 am]
                                                  the exemption.                                          William M. Haralson (TN)                              BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P




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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 final disposition.
DatesThe exemptions were effective on July 22, 2016. The exemptions expire on July 22, 2018.
ContactChristine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, (202) 366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FR Citation81 FR 59726 

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