82 FR 2440 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 5 (January 9, 2017)

Page Range		2440-2442
FR Document		2017-00133

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 February 8, 2017.

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.

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 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

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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.

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 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.


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    Issued on: December 29, 2016.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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evidence submitted and, if safety is 391.41(b)(8), from driving CMVs in DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
being compromised or if continuation of interstate commerce (79 FR 73690):
the exemption would not be consistent Charles Blood (NY) Federal Motor Carrier Safety
with the goals and objectives of 49 Raymond Lobo (NJ) Administration
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will Randy Pinto (PA) [Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0107]
take immediate steps to revoke the Brent Robinson (NC)
exemption of a driver. Douglas Teigland (MN) Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions Joseph Thomas (MD) Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure
James Spece (PA) Disorders
Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an
exemption may be granted for no longer These drivers were included in AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
than two years from its approval date FMCSA–2013–0442. The exemptions Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
and may be renewed upon application. were effective on April 23, 2016, and ACTION: Notice of renewal of
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) will expire on April 23, 2018. exemptions; request for comments.
and 31315, each of the 11 applicants has The exemptions are extended subject
satisfied the conditions for obtaining an to the following conditions: (1) Each SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its
exemption from the Epilepsy and driver must remain seizure-free and decision to renew exemptions of four
Seizure Disorder requirements and were maintain a stable treatment during the individuals from the requirement in the
published in the Federal Register (79 two-year exemption period; (2) each Federal Motor Carrier Safety
FR 70917; 79 FR 73690; 79 FR 23054). driver must submit annual reports from Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate
In addition, for Commercial Driver’s their treating physicians attesting to the commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
License (CDL) holders, the Commercial stability of treatment and that the driver drivers have ‘‘no established medical
Driver’s License information System has remained seizure-free; (3) each history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy
(CDLIS) and the Motor Carrier driver must undergo an annual medical or any other condition which is likely
Management Information System examination by a certified Medical to cause loss of consciousness or any
(MCMIS) are searched for crash and Examiner, as defined by 49 CFR 390.5; loss of ability to control a CMV.’’ The
violation data. For non-CDL holders, the and (4) each driver must provide a copy exemptions enable these individuals
Agency reviews the driving records of the annual medical certification to who have had one or more seizures and
from the State Driver’s Licensing the employer for retention in the are taking anti-seizure medication to
Agency (SDLA). These factors provide driver’s qualification file, or keep a copy continue to operate CMVs in interstate
an adequate basis for predicting each of his/her driver’s qualification file if commerce.
driver’s ability to continue to safely he/she is self-employed. The driver DATES: The exemptions were effective
operate a CMV in interstate commerce. must also have a copy of the exemption on November 6, 2015. The exemptions
The 11 drivers in this notice remain when driving, for presentation to a duly will expire on November 6, 2017.
in good standing with the Agency, have authorized Federal, State, or local Comments must be received on or
maintained their medical monitoring enforcement official. The exemption before February 8, 2017.
and have not exhibited any medical will be rescinded if: (1) The person fails
issues that would compromise their FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
to comply with the terms and Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
ability to safely operate a CMV during conditions of the exemption; (2) the
the previous two-year exemption Programs Division, 202–366–4001,
exemption has resulted in a lower level fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
period. FMCSA has concluded that of safety than was maintained before it
renewing the exemptions for each of Department of Transportation, 1200
was granted; or (3) continuation of the New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
these applicants is likely to achieve a exemption would not be consistent with
level of safety equal to that existing 224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5
without the exemption. Therefore, 31136(e) and 31315.
FMCSA has decided to renew each p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
exemption for a two-year period. In IV. Preemption except Federal holidays. If you have
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and questions regarding viewing or
During the period the exemption is in submitting material to the docket,
31315, each driver has received a effect, no State shall enforce any law or
renewed exemption. contact Docket Services, telephone (202)
regulation that conflicts with this 366–9826.
As of April 8, 2016, the following four exemption with respect to a person
individuals have satisfied the renewal operating under the exemption. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
conditions for obtaining an exemption bearing the Federal Docket Management
from the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders V. Conclusion System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8), from Based upon its evaluation of the 11 2013–0107 using any of the following
driving CMVs in interstate commerce exemption applications, FMCSA renews methods:
(79 FR 70917; 79 FR 23054): Jeffrey the exemptions of the aforementioned • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Ballweg (WI); Michael Ranalli (PA); drivers from the Epilepsy and Seizure http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Lonnie Reicker (IL); and Jay Whitehead Disorders requirement in 49 CFR online instructions for submitting
(NY). These drivers were included in 391.41(b)(8). In accordance with 49 comments.
FMCSA–2011–0389; and FMCSA–2012– U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
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0294; FMCSA–2013–0109. The exemption will be valid for two years
exemptions were effective on April 8, unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
2016, and will expire on April 8, 2018. Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
As of April 23, 2016, the following Issued on: December 29, 2016. Washington, DC 20590–0001.
seven individuals have satisfied the Larry W. Minor, • Hand Delivery: West Building
renewal conditions for obtaining an Associate Administrator for Policy. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
exemption from the Epilepsy and [FR Doc. 2017–00132 Filed 1–6–17; 8:45 am] New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
Seizure Disorders prohibition in 49 CFR BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday

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

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Issued on: December 29, 2016. public purpose with no further DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Larry W. Minor, obligation to the Government. 49 U.S.C.
Associate Administrator for Policy. Section 5334(h)(l). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
[FR Doc. 2017–00133 Filed 1–6–17; 8:45 am] Bureau
Determinations
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P [Docket No. TTB–2015–0012; Notice No.
The Secretary may authorize a 169]
transfer for a public purpose other than
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION public transportation only if the Importation of Distilled Spirits, Wine,
Secretary decides: Beer, Malt Beverages, Tobacco
Federal Transit Administration (A) The asset will remain in public Products, Processed Tobacco, and
use for at least 5 years after the date the Cigarette Papers and Tubes;
Transfer of Federally Assisted Land or Cancellation of Pilot Program Testing
asset is transferred;
Facility Electronic Collection of Import Data
(B) There is no purpose eligible for
AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, assistance under this chapter for which AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
DOT. the asset should be used; Trade Bureau, Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of intent to transfer (C) The overall benefit of allowing the ACTION: Notice of cancellation of pilot
Federally assisted land or facility. transfer is greater than the interest of the program.
Government in liquidation and return of
SUMMARY: Section 5334(h) of the Federal the financial interest of the Government SUMMARY: The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
Transit Laws, as codified, 49 U.S.C. in the asset, after considering fair and Trade Bureau (TTB) is cancelling a
5301, et seq., permits the Administrator market value and other factors; and pilot program in which importers, U.S.
of the Federal Transit Administration Customs and Border Protection (CBP),
(FTA) to authorize a recipient of FTA (D) Through an appropriate screening
or survey process, that there is no and TTB tested, as part of the
funds to transfer land or a facility to a International Trade Data System (ITDS)
public body for any public purpose with interest in acquiring the asset for
Government use if the asset is a facility project, the electronic collection of
no further obligation to the Federal import-related data required by TTB and
Government if, among other things, no or land.
the transfer of that data to TTB. TTB has
Federal agency is interested in acquiring Federal Interest in Acquiring Land or amended its regulations to permanently
the asset for Federal use. Accordingly, Facility provide importers with the option to file
FTA is issuing this Notice to advise import-related data electronically along
Federal Agencies that the Champaign This document implements the
requirements of 49 U.S.C. Section with the filing of the entry or entry
Transit System intends to transfer a 14, summary with CBP, making the pilot
850 square foot, one-story concrete 5334(h)(l)(D). Accordingly, FTA hereby
provides notice of the availability of the program no longer necessary.
block transit garage building to the
Facility further described below. Any DATES: The cancellation of the pilot
Champaign County Sherriff’s
Federal agency interested in acquiring program is effective December 31, 2016.
Department to store the sheriff’s
department vehicles and equipment. the affected facility should promptly FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Champaign County currently owns the notify the FTA. Kyranos, Regulations and Rulings
building. If no Federal agency is interested in Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
acquiring the existing Facility, FTA will Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street NW., Box
DATES: Effective Date: Any Federal 12, Washington, DC 20005; telephone
make certain that the other requirements
agency interested in acquiring the (202) 453–1039, extension 001; or email
specified in 49 U.S.C. Section
Facility must notify the FTA Region V itds@ttb.gov.
5334(h)(1)(A) through (C) are met before
Office of its interest by February 8, For technical questions related to the
permitting the asset to be transferred.
2017. Automated Commercial Environment
The facility is located at 308 Miami
ADDRESSES: Interested parties should Street, Urbana, Ohio and consists of (ACE) or Automated Broker Interface
notify the Regional Office by writing to approximately a 14,850 square foot, one- (ABI) transmissions, contact Steven
Marisol R. Simón, Regional story, concrete block, 12-bay transit Zaccaro at steven.j.zaccaro@
Administrator, Federal Transit garage building. The building was built cbp.dhs.gov.
Administration, 200 West Adams, Suite in 1994 being approximately and has SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In Notice
320, Chicago, IL 60606. poured concrete footers and concrete No. 156, a Federal Register notice
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: slab floor. Other site improvements published on August 7, 2015 (80 FR
Kathryn Loster, Regional Counsel, at consist of a concrete apron on 47558), the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
312–353–3869. approximately 3,262 SF which has and Trade Bureau (TTB) announced a
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: approximately 8 lined diagonal spaces pilot program to test the collection and
of parking and 145 lineal feet of guard transfer of certain import data through
Background rail along the rear of the building. the Automated Commercial
49 U.S.C. Section 5334(h) provides If no Federal agency is interested in Environment (ACE), which is
guidance on the transfer of assets no acquiring the existing Facility, FTA will maintained by U.S. Customs and Border
longer needed. Specifically, if a make certain that the other requirements Protection (CBP). This pilot was part of
recipient of FTA assistance decides an TTB’s effort to implement the
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specified in 49 U.S.C. Section
asset acquired at least in part with 5334(h)(1)(A) through (C) are met before International Trade Data System (ITDS).
federal assistance is no longer needed permitting the asset to be transferred. The pilot program was open to
for the purpose for which it was importers of distilled spirits, wine, beer
acquired, the Secretary of Marisol Simón, and malt beverages, tobacco products,
Transportation may authorize the Regional Administrator, FTA Region V. processed tobacco, and cigarette papers
recipient to transfer the asset to a local [FR Doc. 2017–00078 Filed 1–6–17; 8:45 am] and tubes, and to U.S. government and
governmental authority to be used for a BILLING CODE P industrial alcohol users (referred to in

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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 February 8, 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 W64-224, 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		82 FR 2440

82 FR 2440 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 5 (January 9, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration