82 FR 22382 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 92 (May 15, 2017)

Page Range		22382-22384
FR Document		2017-09737
FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions of 145 individuals from its rule prohibiting persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from this rule if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these CMV drivers.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2006-26601; FMCSA-2009-0115; FMCSA-2011-0080; FMCSA-
2011-0093; FMCSA-2011-0103; FMCSA-2013-0015; FMCSA-2013-0016; FMCSA-
2013-0017; FMCSA-2015-0058; FMCSA-2015-0059]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes

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 the exemptions of 145 
individuals from its rule prohibiting persons with insulin-treated 
diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles 
(CMVs) in interstate commerce. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt 
individuals from this rule if the exemptions granted will not 
compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these 
exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to 
or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions 
for these CMV drivers.

DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions are effective from the dates 
stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before 
June 14, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. FMCSA-2006-26601; FMCSA-
2009-0115; FMCSA-2011-0080; FMCSA-2011-0093; FMCSA-2011-0103; FMCSA-
2013-0015; FMCSA-2013-0016; FMCSA-2013-0017; FMCSA-2015-0058; FMCSA-
2015-0059 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 or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room 
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the 
docket number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments 
received without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act 
heading below.
    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., e.t., 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: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments 
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual 
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if 
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). 
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on January 
17, 2008 (73 FR 3316).

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 W64-113, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption 
from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 2-year period if it 
finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is 
equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved absent 
such exemption.'' The statute also allows the Agency to renew 
exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. The 145 individuals listed 
in this notice have recently become eligible for a renewed exemption 
from the diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), which applies to 
drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce. The drivers remain in good 
standing with the Agency, have maintained their

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required medical monitoring and have not exhibited any medical issues 
that would compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV during the 
previous 2-year exemption period.

II. Exemption Decision

    This notice addresses 145 individuals who have requested renewal of 
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. These 145 drivers 
remain in good standing with the Agency, have maintained their required 
medical monitoring and have not exhibited any medical issues that would 
compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV during the previous 2-
year exemption period. Therefore, FMCSA has decided to extend each 
exemption for a renewable two-year period. Each individual is 
identified according to the renewal date.
    The exemptions are renewed subject to the following conditions: (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 submit an annual 
ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report; 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.

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 for additional two year periods. The following groups of 
drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of June and are 
discussed below.
    As of June 2, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 11 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce. (76 FR 20073; 76 FR 
32015):

Donovan A. Bloomfield (MA), Kyle T. Brewer (NE) Rastus A. Bryant, Jr. 
(SC), Daniel J. Cahalan (WV), C. Shawn Fox (OH) Brad S. Gray (MD), Troy 
M. Keller (PA) Edmond D. Kilmartin III (MI), Michael G. Moseley (NC), 
Francisco M. Torres (NM), Mark H. Wilcox (MN).

    The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0080. Their 
exemptions are effective as of June 2, 2017, and will expire on June 2, 
2019.
    As of June 6, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 21 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce. (80 FR 26133; 80 FR 
60743):

Robert L. Adams (GA), Steven D. Beale (WA), Kevin N. Bigham (PA), Eric 
B. Bratanich (WI), Jeffry L. Bromby (CA), Joel R. Currie (MN), George 
C. Druzak (PA), William L. Duncan (FL), Leland R. Frazier, Jr. (GA), 
Louis E. Graves (MS), Loren G. Howard (AK), John A. Irwin (IL), Marvin 
T. Kruse (SD), Richard L. Langdon (NY), Amanda K. Perez-Littleton (NM), 
Michael J. Peterson (MN), Thomas E. Ringstaff, Jr. (OH), Milton E. 
Sullivan (VA), John E. Vee (IA), Russell A. Wilkins (VA), David A. 
Wolff (NY).

    The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0058. Their 
exemptions are effective as of June 6, 2017, and will expire on June 6, 
2019.
    As of June 8, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 19 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce. (72 FR 12656; 72 FR 
31875):

David M. Beard (CO), David R. Burton (WY), Esko G. Cate (WA), Stephen 
R. Clemens (MI), Johnny W. Corbin (KY), Mark K. Eaton (MN), Chad L. 
Erickson (WA), Kendal B. Heath (NC), Jon D. Huntsinger (SD), Robbie L. 
Jones (IN), Lucas J. Jordon (FL), Murl R. Kimmel (IL), Michael G. 
McIntosh (WA), Judith A. Neel (IN), Danny E. Norment (TN), Samuel N. 
Prindle (IL), Mark W. Sadowski (IN), Thomas M. Sandahl (WI) Anthony 
Ybarra (MN).

    The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2006-26601. Their 
exemptions are effective as of June 8, 2017, and will expire on June 8, 
2019.
    As of June 11, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 41 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce. (78 FR 20381; 78 FR 
35088; 80 FR 26979; 80 FR 45575):

Donald J. Barber II (FL), Kenneth V. Bartlett (PA), Derek A. Becker 
(IL), Robert J. Boardwick (NJ), Robert E. Clark, Jr. (VA), Robert G. 
Costa (NJ), Thomas J. Cummings (IA), Gary E. Davidge (MD), Stephen L. 
Drake (TX), David E. Goddard, Jr. (WV), William J. Hannan, 3rd (NJ), 
David H. Heins (IL), Korry W. Hullinger (UT), Daniel A. Johns (PA), 
James V. Kuhns, Jr. (PA), Craig C. Leckie (OR), Robert T. Lee (WI), 
Tyler S. Lewis (AK), Zackery L. Lowe (AK), Gary D. MacFarlane (ME), 
Edward W. Masser (PA), David J. Mathews (MN), Brian L. Merlo (CA), 
Brian K. Miesner (MO), Terrance M. Morrisette (MN), Patrick S. Murray 
(OK), Shane J. Nesheim (WI), Lisa R. Olson (MT), Kevin J. Riedl (WI), 
Richard E. Roberts (NC), Stephen D. Sandine (AR), Jeremy D. Schroeder 
(OH), Jerry G. Severson, Jr. (IL), Richard J. Tallen (IN), Brett E. 
Thein (GA), Kelly R. Troll (MN), Ryan R. Turnbull (NY), Jonathan 
Walston (IA), Graciano Wharton-Ramirez (NJ), Rick G. White (WA), 
Randall L. Williamson (IL).

    The drivers were included in one of the following docket Nos: 
FMCSA-2013-0015; FMCSA-2015-0059. Their exemptions are effective as of 
June 11, 2017, and will expire on June 11, 2019.
    As of June 12, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 9 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce. (74 FR 19271; 74 FR 
28096):

Edward E. Back III (VA), Aaron Bailey (MA), George E. Hardman (GA), 
Brian K. Moore (TN), Zachary T. Patton (AZ), Terry L. Robinett (AR), 
Scot J. Suhr (IN), Kenneth R. Walker (TN), Blake A. Woolman (MO).

    The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2009-0115. Their 
exemptions are effective as of June 12, 2017, and will expire on June 
12, 2019.
    As of June 20, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 25 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce. (78 FR 22599; 78 FR 
24795; 78 FR 37272; 78 FR 37273):

Willie J. Brock (MO), Roger S. Davis (PA), Edgar I. Duque (NY), Kevin 
J. Fuller (MI), Kevin D. Gentes (IL), John M. Hawk (MN), Joel M. Jock 
(VA), Michal J. Makwinski (NJ), James S.

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Marunczak (PA), Michael J. Moynihan (NH), William A. Nearhood (PA), 
Fernand L. Poulin (NH), James A. Pruitt (GA), Tony E. Pullen (IN), 
Michael M. Sanchez (NM), Joseph Sawicki, III (NY), Nathaniel Scales Jr. 
(DE), Michael Schrock III (TN), Jimmy W. Scroggins (AR), Michael 
Steinman (PA), Mark A. Stromberg (MN), Christopher T. Thieneman (KY), 
Daniel J. Wagner (TX), Andrew J. White (IA), Michael D. Ziegler (PA).

    The drivers were included in docket No. FMCSA-2013-0016; FMCSA-
2013-0017. Their exemptions are effective as of June 20, 2017, and will 
expire on June 20, 2019.
    As of June 24, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 12 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce. (76 FR 25769; 76 FR 
37171):

John C. Beason, Jr. (TN), Adam R. Errickson (NJ), Jon M. Greiner (MN), 
Gregory M. Hoyt (VT), Robert E. Jackson (NC), Kimm D. Jacobson (MN), 
Daryl D. Jibben (MN), Jimmy G. Lee, Jr. (NC), Daniel S. May (IA), 
Gerald D. McElya (TX), Donald B. Ramaley (PA), Floyd M. Tyler (PA).

    The drivers were included in docket No. FMCSA-2011-0103. Their 
exemptions are effective as of June 24, 2017, and will expire on June 
24, 2019.
    As of June 28, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 7 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce. (76 FR 21792; 76 FR 
37882):

Terry J. Johnson (MN), Todd L. McAuley (NC), Stephen A. Miles (OH), 
Edgar M. Ridlon, Jr. (VT), Andrew M. Schutt (IL), John W. Wortman (WI), 
Kemlyn K. Yowell (OH).

    The drivers were included in docket No. FMCSA-2011-0093. Their 
exemptions are effective as of June 28, 2017, and will expire on June 
28, 2019.
    Each of the 145 drivers in the aforementioned groups qualifies for 
a renewal of the exemption. They have maintained their required medical 
monitoring and have not exhibited any medical issues that would 
compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV during the previous 2-
year exemption period.
    These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each 
driver's ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. 
Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each of the 
145 drivers for a period of two years is likely to achieve a level of 
safety equal to that existing without the exemption. The drivers were 
included in docket numbers FMCSA-2006-26601; FMCSA-2009-0115; FMCSA-
2011-0080; FMCSA-2011-0093; FMCSA-2011-0103; FMCSA-2013-0015; FMCSA-
2013-0016; FMCSA-2013-0017; FMCSA-2015-0058; FMCSA-2015-0059.

IV. Request for Comments

    FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a 
particular driver's safety record and determine if the continuation of 
the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with 
specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit 
comments by June 14, 2017.
    FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an exemption 
under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially 
granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed, 
subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated 
above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition 
announcing its decision to exempt these 145 individuals from rule 
prohibiting persons with ITDM from operating CMVs in interstate 
commerce in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3). The final decision to grant an 
exemption to each of these individuals was made on the merits of each 
case and made only after careful consideration of the comments received 
to its notices of applications. The notices of applications stated in 
detail the medical condition of each applicant for an exemption from 
rule prohibiting persons with ITDM from operating CMVs in interstate 
commerce. That information is available by consulting the above cited 
Federal Register publications.
    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.

V. 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 numbers FMCSA-2006-26601; FMCSA-
2009-0115; FMCSA-2011-0080; FMCSA-2011-0093; FMCSA-2011-0103; FMCSA-
2013-0015; FMCSA-2013-0016; FMCSA-2013-0017; FMCSA-2015-0058; FMCSA-
2015-0059 and click the search button. When the new screen appears, 
click on the blue ``Comment Now!'' button on the right hand side of the 
page. On the new page, enter information required including the 
specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and 
provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. If you submit 
your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound 
format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and 
electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would like to 
know that they reached the facility, please enclose a stamped, self-
addressed postcard or envelope.
    We will consider all comments and material received during the 
comment period. FMCSA may issue a final determination at any time after 
the close of the comment period.

VI. 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-2006-26601; FMCSA-2009-0115; FMCSA-2011-0080; 
FMCSA-2011-0093; FMCSA-2011-0103; FMCSA-2013-0015; FMCSA-2013-0016; 
FMCSA-2013-0017; FMCSA-2015-0058; FMCSA-2015-0059 and click ``Search.'' 
Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all documents and 
comments related to this notice.

    Issued on: May 8, 2017.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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required medical monitoring and have Donovan A. Bloomfield (MA), Kyle T. driving CMVs in interstate commerce.
not exhibited any medical issues that Brewer (NE) Rastus A. Bryant, Jr. (SC), (78 FR 20381; 78 FR 35088; 80 FR
would compromise their ability to safely Daniel J. Cahalan (WV), C. Shawn Fox 26979; 80 FR 45575):
operate a CMV during the previous 2- (OH) Brad S. Gray (MD), Troy M. Donald J. Barber II (FL), Kenneth V.
year exemption period. Keller (PA) Edmond D. Kilmartin III Bartlett (PA), Derek A. Becker (IL),
(MI), Michael G. Moseley (NC), Robert J. Boardwick (NJ), Robert E.
II. Exemption Decision Francisco M. Torres (NM), Mark H. Clark, Jr. (VA), Robert G. Costa (NJ),
This notice addresses 145 individuals Wilcox (MN). Thomas J. Cummings (IA), Gary E.
who have requested renewal of their The drivers were included in Docket Davidge (MD), Stephen L. Drake (TX),
exemptions in accordance with FMCSA No. FMCSA–2011–0080. Their David E. Goddard, Jr. (WV), William
procedures. These 145 drivers remain in exemptions are effective as of June 2, J. Hannan, 3rd (NJ), David H. Heins
good standing with the Agency, have 2017, and will expire on June 2, 2019. (IL), Korry W. Hullinger (UT), Daniel
maintained their required medical As of June 6, 2017, and in accordance A. Johns (PA), James V. Kuhns, Jr.
monitoring and have not exhibited any with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the (PA), Craig C. Leckie (OR), Robert T.
medical issues that would compromise following 21 individuals have satisfied Lee (WI), Tyler S. Lewis (AK),
their ability to safely operate a CMV the renewal conditions for obtaining an Zackery L. Lowe (AK), Gary D.
during the previous 2-year exemption exemption from the rule prohibiting MacFarlane (ME), Edward W. Masser
period. Therefore, FMCSA has decided drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs (PA), David J. Mathews (MN), Brian L.
to extend each exemption for a in interstate commerce. (80 FR 26133; Merlo (CA), Brian K. Miesner (MO),
renewable two-year period. Each 80 FR 60743): Terrance M. Morrisette (MN), Patrick
individual is identified according to the Robert L. Adams (GA), Steven D. Beale S. Murray (OK), Shane J. Nesheim
renewal date. (WA), Kevin N. Bigham (PA), Eric B. (WI), Lisa R. Olson (MT), Kevin J.
The exemptions are renewed subject Bratanich (WI), Jeffry L. Bromby (CA), Riedl (WI), Richard E. Roberts (NC),
to the following conditions: (1) That Joel R. Currie (MN), George C. Druzak Stephen D. Sandine (AR), Jeremy D.
each individual submit a quarterly (PA), William L. Duncan (FL), Leland Schroeder (OH), Jerry G. Severson, Jr.
monitoring checklist completed by the R. Frazier, Jr. (GA), Louis E. Graves (IL), Richard J. Tallen (IN), Brett E.
treating endocrinologist as well as an (MS), Loren G. Howard (AK), John A. Thein (GA), Kelly R. Troll (MN), Ryan
annual checklist with a comprehensive Irwin (IL), Marvin T. Kruse (SD), R. Turnbull (NY), Jonathan Walston
medical evaluation; (2) that each Richard L. Langdon (NY), Amanda K. (IA), Graciano Wharton-Ramirez (NJ),
individual reports within 2 business Perez-Littleton (NM), Michael J. Rick G. White (WA), Randall L.
days of occurrence, all episodes of Peterson (MN), Thomas E. Ringstaff, Williamson (IL).
severe hypoglycemia, significant Jr. (OH), Milton E. Sullivan (VA), John The drivers were included in one of
complications, or inability to manage E. Vee (IA), Russell A. Wilkins (VA), the following docket Nos: FMCSA–
diabetes; also, any involvement in an David A. Wolff (NY). 2013–0015; FMCSA–2015–0059. Their
accident or any other adverse event in The drivers were included in Docket exemptions are effective as of June 11,
a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or No. FMCSA–2015–0058. Their 2017, and will expire on June 11, 2019.
not it is related to an episode of exemptions are effective as of June 6, As of June 12, 2017, and in
hypoglycemia; (3) that each individual 2017, and will expire on June 6, 2019. accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
submit an annual ophthalmologist’s or As of June 8, 2017, and in accordance 31315, the following 9 individuals have
optometrist’s report; and (4) that each with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the satisfied the renewal conditions for
individual provide a copy of the annual following 19 individuals have satisfied obtaining an exemption from the rule
medical certification to the employer for the renewal conditions for obtaining an prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
retention in the driver’s qualification exemption from the rule prohibiting driving CMVs in interstate commerce.
file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs (74 FR 19271; 74 FR 28096):
qualification file if he/she is self- in interstate commerce. (72 FR 12656; Edward E. Back III (VA), Aaron Bailey
employed. The driver must also have a 72 FR 31875): (MA), George E. Hardman (GA), Brian
copy of the certification when driving, David M. Beard (CO), David R. Burton K. Moore (TN), Zachary T. Patton
for presentation to a duly authorized (WY), Esko G. Cate (WA), Stephen R. (AZ), Terry L. Robinett (AR), Scot J.
Federal, State, or local enforcement Clemens (MI), Johnny W. Corbin (KY), Suhr (IN), Kenneth R. Walker (TN),
official. Mark K. Eaton (MN), Chad L. Erickson Blake A. Woolman (MO).
(WA), Kendal B. Heath (NC), Jon D. The drivers were included in Docket
III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions
Huntsinger (SD), Robbie L. Jones (IN), No. FMCSA–2009–0115. Their
Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an Lucas J. Jordon (FL), Murl R. Kimmel exemptions are effective as of June 12,
exemption may be granted for no longer (IL), Michael G. McIntosh (WA), 2017, and will expire on June 12, 2019.
than two years from its approval date Judith A. Neel (IN), Danny E. Norment As of June 20, 2017, and in
and may be renewed upon application (TN), Samuel N. Prindle (IL), Mark W. accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
for additional two year periods. The Sadowski (IN), Thomas M. Sandahl 31315, the following 25 individuals
following groups of drivers received (WI) Anthony Ybarra (MN). have satisfied the renewal conditions for
renewed exemptions in the month of The drivers were included in Docket obtaining an exemption from the rule
June and are discussed below. No. FMCSA–2006–26601. Their prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
As of June 2, 2017, and in accordance driving CMVs in interstate commerce.
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exemptions are effective as of June 8,
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the 2017, and will expire on June 8, 2019. (78 FR 22599; 78 FR 24795; 78 FR
following 11 individuals have satisfied As of June 11, 2017, and in 37272; 78 FR 37273):
the renewal conditions for obtaining an accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and Willie J. Brock (MO), Roger S. Davis
exemption from the rule prohibiting 31315, the following 41 individuals (PA), Edgar I. Duque (NY), Kevin J.
drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs have satisfied the renewal conditions for Fuller (MI), Kevin D. Gentes (IL), John
in interstate commerce. (76 FR 20073; obtaining an exemption from the rule M. Hawk (MN), Joel M. Jock (VA),
76 FR 32015): prohibiting drivers with ITDM from Michal J. Makwinski (NJ), James S.

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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		Each group of renewed exemptions are effective from the dates stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before June 14, 2017.
Contact		Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, 202-366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FR Citation		82 FR 22382
82 FR 22382 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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