81 FR 71164 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 199 (October 14, 2016)

Page Range		71164-71166
FR Document		2016-24924

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions of four individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have ``no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.'' The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0107]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and 
Seizure Disorders

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

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

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions of four 
individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) 
drivers have ``no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of 
epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of 
consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.'' The exemptions 
enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are 
taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in 
interstate commerce.

DATES: The exemptions were effective on November 6, 2015. The 
exemptions will expire on November 6, 2017. Comments must be received 
on or before November 14, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0107 using any of the 
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building

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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 number(s) 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 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 online.
    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 of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed 
at http://www.dot.gov/privacy.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, 
Medical Programs Division, 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., 
e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have 
questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, 
contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption 
for two years 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 two-year period.
    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 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.]
    The four individuals listed in this notice have requested renewal 
of their exemptions from the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders prohibition 
in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8), in accordance with FMCSA procedures. 
Accordingly, FMCSA has evaluated these applications for renewal on 
their merits and decided to extend each exemption for a renewable two-
year period.

II. Request for Comments

    Interested parties or organizations possessing information that 
would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not 
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately 
notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted 
and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption 
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 
31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the 
exemption of a driver.

III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no 
longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon 
application. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each of 
the four applicants has satisfied the conditions for obtaining an 
exemption from the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder requirements and were 
published in the Federal Register (78 FR 67449). In addition, for 
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders, the Commercial Driver's 
License information System (CDLIS) and the Motor Carrier Management 
Information System (MCMIS) are searched for crash and violation data. 
For non-CDL holders, the Agency reviews the driving records from the 
State Driver's Licensing Agency (SDLA). These factors provide an 
adequate basis for predicting each driver's ability to continue to 
safely operate a CMV in interstate commerce.
    The four drivers in this notice remain in good standing with the 
Agency, have maintained their medical monitoring and have not exhibited 
any medical issues that would compromise their ability to safely 
operate a CMV during the previous two-year exemption period. FMCSA has 
concluded that renewing the exemptions for each of these applicants is 
likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the 
exemption. Therefore, FMCSA has decided to renew each exemption for a 
two-year period. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each 
driver has received a renewed exemption.
    As of November 6, 2015, the following four drivers has satisfied 
the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the Epilepsy and 
Seizure Disorders prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8), from driving CMVs 
in interstate commerce (78 FR 67449): Christopher Bird (OH); Edward 
Nissenbaum (PA); Stephen Stawinsky (PA); and George Webb (MA). The 
drivers were included in FMCSA-2013-0107. The exemptions were effective 
on November 6, 2015, and will expire on November 6, 2017.

IV. Conditions and Requirements

    The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions: 
(1) Each driver must remain seizure-free and maintain a stable 
treatment during the two-year exemption period; (2) each driver must 
submit annual reports from their treating physicians attesting to the 
stability of treatment and that the driver has remained seizure-free; 
(3) each driver must undergo an annual medical examination by a 
certified Medical Examiner, as defined by 49 CFR 390.5; and (4) each 
driver must provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the 
employer for retention in the driver's qualification file, or keep a 
copy of his/her driver's qualification file if he/she is self-employed. 
The driver must also have a copy of the exemption when driving, for 
presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement 
official. The exemption will be rescinded if: (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

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the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315.

V. Preemption

    During the period the exemption is in effect, no State shall 
enforce any law or regulation that conflicts with this exemption with 
respect to a person operating under the exemption.

VI. Conclusion

    Based upon its evaluation of the four exemption applications, FMCSA 
renews the exemptions of the aforementioned drivers from the Epilepsy 
and Seizure Disorders requirement in 49 CFR 391.41 (b)(8). In 
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each exemption will be 
valid for two years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.

    Issued on: October 7, 2016.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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reflect the airspace action. The revised Accelerated Innovation Deployment clarify that a project must be authorized
legal descriptions do not change the (AID) Demonstration funding. within 12 months of applying for AID
special use airspace request or the DATES: The FHWA will use an open, Demonstration funding.
analysis done in the Final EIS and the rolling solicitation. The project must be Additional eligibility, application and
Aeronautical Study. The modification to authorized within 12 months of submission information, as well as
the legal description did not change the applying for AID Demonstration FHWA application review information,
area of analysis; therefore, the funding. Completed applications will be remains as published in the FHWA’s
environmental and aeronautical evaluated and award determinations NOFO dated September 1, 2016.
analyses are still valid. The legal made on a rolling basis until the Authority: Section 52003 of Pub. L. 112–
descriptions for the Boardman MOAs program ends or funding is no longer 141; Section 6003 of Pub. L. 114–94; 23
being established, as noted in this available. Applications must be U.S.C. 503.
notice, will be published in the NFDD submitted through http:// Issued on: October 5, 2016.
with a November 10, 2016 effective www.grants.gov.
date. A copy of the FAA Record of Gregory G. Nadeau,
ADDRESSES: Only applicants who Administrator, Federal Highway
Decision is available on the FAA Web
comply with all submission Administration.
site.
requirements described in this notice [FR Doc. 2016–24851 Filed 10–13–16; 8:45 am]
Right of Appeal and submit applications through BILLING CODE 4910–22–P
The Adoption/ROD for the changes to www.grants.gov will be eligible for
the Boardman MOAs constitutes a final award.
order of the FAA Administrator and is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
subject to exclusive judicial review questions about the AID Demonstration
under 49 U.S.C. 46110 by the U.S. program discussed herein, contact Mr. Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Circuit Court of Appeals for the District Thomas Harman, Director, Center for Administration
of Columbia or the U.S. Circuit Court of Accelerating Innovation, Federal
Appeals for the circuit in which the Highway Administration, 1200 New [Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0107]
person contesting the decision resides Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC
or has its principal place of business. 20590, (202) 366–6377. For legal Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Any party having substantial interest in questions, contact Ms. Seetha Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure
this order may apply for review of the Srinivasan, Office of the Chief Counsel, Disorders
decision by filing a petition for review Federal Highway Administration, 1200 AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
in the appropriate U.S. Court of Appeals New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
no later than 60 days after the date of DC 20590, (202) 366–4099. Office hours
ACTION: Notice of renewal of
this notice in accordance with the are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., e.t.,
exemptions; request for comments.
provisions of 49 U.S.C. 46110. Any Monday through Friday, except Federal
party seeking to stay implementation of holidays. A TDD is available for SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its
the action as stated in the ROD must file individuals who are deaf or hard of decision to renew exemptions of four
an application with the FAA prior to hearing at (202) 366–3993. individuals from the requirement in the
seeking judicial relief as provided in Additionally, the notice, answers to Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Rule 18(a) of the Federal Rules of questions, requests for clarification, and Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate
Appellate Procedure. information about Webinars for further commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
Dated: October 6, 2016.
guidance will be posted at: http:// drivers have ‘‘no established medical
www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/grants/. history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy
Richard Roberts,
Applicants are encouraged to contact or any other condition which is likely
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
FHWA directly to receive information to cause loss of consciousness or any
Western Service Center.
about AID Demonstration. loss of ability to control a CMV.’’ The
[FR Doc. 2016–24890 Filed 10–13–16; 8:45 am]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: exemptions enable these individuals
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Electronic Access who have had one or more seizures and
are taking anti-seizure medication to
An electronic copy of this document continue to operate CMVs in interstate
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
may be downloaded from the Federal commerce.
Federal Highway Administration Register Web site at http://
DATES: The exemptions were effective
www.archives.gov and the Government
[Docket No. FHWA–2013–0048] Publishing Office’s database at http:// on November 6, 2015. The exemptions
www.access.gpo.gov/nara. will expire on November 6, 2017.
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Comments must be received on or
Accelerated Innovation Deployment Background before November 14, 2016.
Demonstration The FHWA posted its NOFO on ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
AGENCY: Federal Highway September 1, 2016, at 81 FR 60403. The bearing the Federal Docket Management
Administration (FHWA), Department of NOFO is identified as document System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
Transportation (DOT). number 2016–21063 on the docket. 2013–0107 using any of the following
ACTION: Notice of Correction. Section D. Application and Submission methods:
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Information and section E. Application • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
SUMMARY: This notice corrects Review Information, subsection I.1.i. of http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
information in the September 1, 2016, the NOFO incorrectly identified the online instructions for submitting
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) amount of time by which a project must comments.
at 81 FR 60403 in reference to the be authorized after applying for AID • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
amount of time by which a project must Demonstration funding as 6 months. U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
be authorized after applying for The FHWA issues this correction to New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building

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Ground Floor, Room W12–140, that would be achieved absent such violation data. For non-CDL holders, the
Washington, DC 20590–0001. exemption.’’ The statute also allows the Agency reviews the driving records
• Hand Delivery: West Building Agency to renew exemptions at the end from the State Driver’s Licensing
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 of the two-year period. Agency (SDLA). These factors provide
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, The physical qualification standard an adequate basis for predicting each
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday for drivers regarding epilepsy found in driver’s ability to continue to safely
through Friday, except Federal 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) states that a person operate a CMV in interstate commerce.
Holidays. is physically qualified to drive a CMV The four drivers in this notice remain
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. if that person: in good standing with the Agency, have
Instructions: Each submission must Has no established medical history or maintained their medical monitoring
include the Agency name and the clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other and have not exhibited any medical
docket number(s) for this notice. Note condition which is likely to cause the loss of issues that would compromise their
that all comments received will be consciousness or any loss of ability to control ability to safely operate a CMV during
posted without change to http:// a CMV.
the previous two-year exemption
www.regulations.gov, including any In addition to the regulations, FMCSA period. FMCSA has concluded that
personal information provided. Please has published advisory criteria to assist renewing the exemptions for each of
see the Privacy Act heading below for Medical Examiners in determining these applicants is likely to achieve a
further information. whether drivers with certain medical level of safety equal to that existing
Docket: For access to the docket to conditions are qualified to operate a without the exemption. Therefore,
read background documents or CMV in interstate commerce. [49 CFR FMCSA has decided to renew each
comments, go to http:// part 391, APPENDIX A TO PART 391— exemption for a two-year period. In
www.regulations.gov at any time or MEDICAL ADVISORY CRITERIA, accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
Room W12–140 on the ground level of section H. Epilepsy: § 391.41(b)(8), 31315, each driver has received a
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey paragraphs 3, 4, and 5.] renewed exemption.
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 The four individuals listed in this As of November 6, 2015, the following
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through notice have requested renewal of their four drivers has satisfied the renewal
Friday, except Federal holidays. The exemptions from the Epilepsy and conditions for obtaining an exemption
FDMS is available 24 hours each day, Seizure Disorders prohibition in 49 CFR from the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
365 days each year. If you want 391.41(b)(8), in accordance with prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8), from
acknowledgment that we received your FMCSA procedures. Accordingly, driving CMVs in interstate commerce
comments, please include a self- FMCSA has evaluated these
(78 FR 67449): Christopher Bird (OH);
addressed, stamped envelope or applications for renewal on their merits
Edward Nissenbaum (PA); Stephen
postcard or print the acknowledgement and decided to extend each exemption
Stawinsky (PA); and George Webb (MA).
page that appears after submitting for a renewable two-year period.
The drivers were included in FMCSA–
comments online. II. Request for Comments 2013–0107. The exemptions were
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 effective on November 6, 2015, and will
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments Interested parties or organizations
possessing information that would expire on November 6, 2017.
from the public to better inform its
rulemaking process. DOT posts these otherwise show that any, or all, of these IV. Conditions and Requirements
comments, without edit, including any drivers are not currently achieving the
statutory level of safety should The exemptions are extended subject
personal information the commenter to the following conditions: (1) Each
provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, immediately notify FMCSA. The
Agency will evaluate any adverse driver must remain seizure-free and
as described in the system of records maintain a stable treatment during the
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can evidence submitted and, if safety is
being compromised or if continuation of two-year exemption period; (2) each
be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/ driver must submit annual reports from
privacy. the exemption would not be consistent
with the goals and objectives of 49 their treating physicians attesting to the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will stability of treatment and that the driver
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical take immediate steps to revoke the has remained seizure-free; (3) each
Programs Division, 202–366–4001, exemption of a driver. driver must undergo an annual medical
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, examination by a certified Medical
Department of Transportation, 1200 III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions Examiner, as defined by 49 CFR 390.5;
New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an and (4) each driver must provide a copy
224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. exemption may be granted for no longer of the annual medical certification to
Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 than two years from its approval date the employer for retention in the
p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, and may be renewed upon application. driver’s qualification file, or keep a copy
except Federal holidays. If you have In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) of his/her driver’s qualification file if
questions regarding viewing or and 31315, each of the four applicants he/she is self-employed. The driver
submitting material to the docket, has satisfied the conditions for must also have a copy of the exemption
contact Docket Services, telephone (202) obtaining an exemption from the when driving, for presentation to a duly
366–9826. Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder authorized Federal, State, or local
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: requirements and were published in the enforcement official. The exemption
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Federal Register (78 FR 67449). In will be rescinded if: (1) The person fails
I. Background addition, for Commercial Driver’s to comply with the terms and
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, License (CDL) holders, the Commercial conditions of the exemption; (2) the
FMCSA may grant an exemption for two Driver’s License information System exemption has resulted in a lower level
years if it finds ‘‘such exemption would (CDLIS) and the Motor Carrier of safety than was maintained before it
likely achieve a level of safety that is Management Information System was granted; or (3) continuation of the
equivalent to or greater than the level (MCMIS) are searched for crash and exemption would not be consistent with

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the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. to the Office of Information and Registered motor carriers, brokers and
31136(e) and 31315. Regulatory Affairs, Office of freight forwarders must designate an
Management and Budget. Comments agent on whom service of notices in
V. Preemption
should be addressed to the attention of proceedings before the Secretary may be
During the period the exemption is in the Desk Officer, Department of made (49 U.S.C. 13303). Registered
effect, no State shall enforce any law or Transportation/Federal Motor Carrier motor carriers must also designate an
regulation that conflicts with this Safety Administration, and sent via agent for every State in which they
exemption with respect to a person electronic mail to oira_submission@ operate and traverse in the United States
operating under the exemption. omb.eop.gov, or faxed to (202) 395– during such operations, agents on whom
6974, or mailed to the Office of process issued by a court may be served
VI. Conclusion
Information and Regulatory Affairs, in actions brought against the registered
Based upon its evaluation of the four Office of Management and Budget, transportation entity (49 U.S.C. 13304,
exemption applications, FMCSA renews Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th 49 CFR 366.4). Every broker shall make
the exemptions of the aforementioned Street NW., Washington, DC 20503. a designation for each State in which its
drivers from the Epilepsy and Seizure FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. offices are located or in which contracts
Disorders requirement in 49 CFR 391.41 Tura Gatling, Office of Registration and are written (49 U.S.C. 13304, 49 CFR
(b)(8). In accordance with 49 U.S.C. Safety Information, Department of 366.4). Regulations governing the
31136(e) and 31315, each exemption Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier designation of process agents are found
will be valid for two years unless Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey at 49 CFR part 366. This designation is
revoked earlier by FMCSA. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590– filed with the FMCSA on Form BOC–3,
Issued on: October 7, 2016. 0001. Telephone Number: (202) 385– ‘‘Designation of Agents for Service of
Larry W. Minor, 2412; Email Address: tura.gatling@ Process.’’
dot.gov. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. Public Comments Invited: You are
Associate Administrator for Policy.
to 5:00 p.m., E.T., Monday through asked to comment on any aspect of this
[FR Doc. 2016–24924 Filed 10–13–16; 8:45 am]
Friday, except Federal holidays. information collection, including: (1)
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P Whether the proposed collection is
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Designation of Agents, Motor necessary for the performance of
Carriers, Brokers and Freight FMCSA’s functions; (2) the accuracy of
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the estimated burden; (3) ways for
Forwarders.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety OMB Control Number: 2126–0015. FMCSA to enhance the quality,
Administration Type of Request: Extension of a usefulness, and clarity of the collected
currently approved collection. information; and (4) ways that the
[Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0160] Respondents: Motor carriers, freight burden could be minimized without
forwarders and brokers. reducing the quality of the collected
Agency Information Collection Estimated Number of Respondents: information.
Activities; Extension of an Approved 110,371 respondents in the first year
Information Collection: Designation of Issued under the authority delegated in 49
[35,000 currently approved applicants CFR 1.87 on: October 7, 2016.
Agents, Motor Carriers, Brokers and plus 75,371 new entrants].
Freight Forwarders G. Kelly Regal,
Estimated Time per Response: 10
Associate Administrator for Office of
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety minutes. Research and Information Technology.
Expiration Date: November 30, 2016.
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. Frequency of Response: Form BOC–3 [FR Doc. 2016–24963 Filed 10–13–16; 8:45 am]
ACTION: Notice and request for must be filed by all motor carriers, BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
comments. freight forwarders and brokers when the
transportation entity first registers with
SUMMARY: In accordance with the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the FMCSA. All brokers shall make a
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
designation for each State in which it Federal Motor Carrier Safety
FMCSA announces its plan to submit
has an office or in which contracts are Administration
the Information Collection Request (ICR)
written. Subsequent filings are made
described below to the Office of [Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0213]
only if the motor carrier, broker or
Management and Budget (OMB) for
freight forwarder changes process
review and approval. The information Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
agents.
collection request (ICR) titled, Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure
Estimated Total Annual Burden:
‘‘Designation of Agents, Motor Carriers, Disorders
18,395 hours [110,371 respondents
Brokers and Freight Forwarders,’’ is
times 10 minutes per response]. AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
used to provide registered motor Background: The Secretary of
carriers, property brokers, and freight Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
Transportation (Secretary) is authorized ACTION: Notice of renewal of
forwarders a means of meeting process to register motor carriers under the
agent requirements. exemptions; request for comments.
provisions of 49 U.S.C. 13902; freight
DATES: We must receive your comments forwarders under the provisions of 49 SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its
on or before November 14, 2016. OMB U.S.C. 13903; and property brokers decision to renew exemptions of four
must receive your comments by this under provisions of 49 U.S.C. 13904. individuals from the requirement in the
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date in order to act quickly on the ICR. These persons may conduct Federal Motor Carrier Safety
ADDRESSES: All comments should transportation services only if they are Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate
reference Federal Docket Management registered pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 13901. commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
System (FDMS) Docket Number The Secretary has delegated authority drivers have ‘‘no established medical
FMCSA–2016–0160. Interested persons pertaining to these registration history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy
are invited to submit written comments requirements to the FMCSA pursuant to or any other condition which is likely
on the proposed information collection 49 CFR 1.73(a)(5). to cause loss of consciousness or any

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.
Dates		The exemptions were effective on November 6, 2015. The exemptions will expire on November 6, 2017. Comments must be received on or before November 14, 2016.
Contact		Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, 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., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826.
FR Citation		81 FR 71164

81 FR 71164 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 199 (October 14, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration