82 FR 24434 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 101 (May 26, 2017)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 101 (May 26, 2017)
| Page Range | 24434-24437 | |
| FR Document | 2017-10766 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 101 (Friday, May 26, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 24434-24437] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10766] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2009-0322; FMCSA-2010-0051; FMCSA-2012-0042; FMCSA- 2012-0043; FMCSA-2014-0012; FMCSA-2014-0013; FMCSA-2014-0014; FMCSA- 2014-0015] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions of 149 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 26, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. FMCSA-2009-0322; FMCSA- 2010-0051; FMCSA-2012-0042; FMCSA-2012-0043; FMCSA-2014-0012; FMCSA- 2014-0013; FMCSA-2014-0014; FMCSA-2014-0015 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, fmcsa[email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5:30 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 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 [[Page 24435]] achieved absent such exemption.'' The statute also allows the Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. The 149 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 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 149 individuals who have requested renewal of their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. These 149 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 May and are discussed below. As of May 8, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, David G. Stookey (WA) has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (79 FR 10612; 79 FR 27685). The driver was included in docket No. FMCSA-2014-0012. The exemption is effective as of May 8, 2016, and will expire on May 8, 2018. As of May 11, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 10 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce. (77 FR 17111; 77 FR 27841): John G. Hager, Jr. (NJ) Charles C. Karver (MN) Benjamin Kimbrough (KS) Jeffery J. Lawrie (OH) Raymond Pittman, Jr. (IL) Daniel J. Russell (OH) Donald L. Russell, Jr. (MD) Robert J. Smith (PA) Robert J. Socha (NE) Thomas C. Torbett (MO) The drivers were included in docket No. FMCSA-2012-0042. Their exemptions are effective as of May 11, 2016 and will expire on May 11, 2018. As of May 14, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 26 individuals, have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (79 FR 2785; 79 FR 10612): Aaron C. Bogle (OH) Todd L. Brandt (IL) Dean G. Brekhus (ND) Angie M. Carrington (IL) David A. Cavan (MA) David A. Charles (OH) James A. Davis (IL) Samuel J. Desmond (RI) Mark C. Durler (KS) John F. Fedorchak, Jr. (PA) Derek W. Frazier (IA) Michael G. Haugen (WI) Timothy S. Hinkhouse (NE) Gregg W. Isherwood (ME) James A. Lagunas (AZ) Douglas R. Lane (NY) Jonathan W. Luebke (WI) Brion T. Maguire (PA) Jacob R. Martin (MO) John C. May (NE) Daryl J. Millard (WA) Slobodan Pavlovich (WA) Darryl W. Peppers (IN) Bradley S. Pletcher (PA) Hank D. Rose, Jr. (NC) Joshua R. Wiery (OH) The drivers were included in docket No. FMCSA-2014-0012. Their exemptions are effective as of May 14, 2016, and will expire on May 14, 2018. As of May 16, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 29 individuals, have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (79 FR 14579; 79 FR 28590): Schylor M. Altenhofen (IA) Don R. Anderson III (IN) Thomas A. Barnes (MI) Alvin L. Carpenter (MT) Richard J. D'Ambrosia (NY) Jefferey F. Deame (MA) Keith M. Dickerson (WI) Carl A. Federighi (CA) Bradley J. Frazier (IL) Carl R. Gentry (WA) Robert M. Hutchison (NY) Craig A. Keese, Jr. (NY) Amos L. Lapp (PA) Edward J. Lulay (IL) Donald S. Middleton (MO) Alva D. Moffatt (WA) John M. Muske (MN) Stephen R. Newlin (IL) Antonio Pepiciello (NY) David R. Petitt (WA) James K. Popp (MN) Dustin P. Russell (PA) Sean L. Shidell (WI) Randall L. Shultz (MO) Kenneth R. Soult (OH) Chad B. Spidell (PA) Cameron M. Sprinkle (IN) Douglas E. Stewart (MS) Thomas L. Williams (MN) The drivers were included in docket No. FMCSA-2014-0013. Their exemptions are effective as of May 16, 2016, and will expire on May 16, 2018. As of May 17, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 30 individuals, have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (75 FR 13647; 75 FR 27616; 77 FR 18302; 77 FR 29446): Mark S. Boettcher (MN) Steven C. Boudreau (MA) Roy L. Brokaw (WI) Chris D. Chambers (LA) Charles A. Cinert, Sr. (IL) Dale J. Cleaver (PA) James H. Collins (FL) Bert R. Duncan II (UT) Lance L. Fuller (MN) Johnny Gardner, Jr. (SC) Mark D. Golden (MI) Nathaniel W. Gorham (IN) [[Page 24436]] DeVere E. Hansen (UT) Grant C. Huftalin (IA) Steven M. Janczak (WI) Sheldon R. Koehn (KS) Jason R. Kropp (OK) James W. McClintock, III (AR) Adolfo Moreno, Jr. (WA) John W. Morrison (CA) Bruce V. Oppegard (MN) Steven G. Petersen (MN) Damian J. Porter (NY) David L. Rice (ME) Wayne F. Richards (PA) Gary G. Sironen (MT) Rodney L. Stoltenberg (IA) Wade D. Street (MT) Charles M. Sweat (VA) Stanley C. Tarvidas (IL) The drivers were included in one of the following docket Nos: FMCSA-2009-0322; FMCSA-2012-0043. Their exemptions are effective as of May 17, 2016, and will expire on May 17, 2018. As of May 21, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 52 individuals, have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (75 FR 14652; 75 FR 28684; 79 FR 18400; 79 FR 29262): Douglas L. Atkins (GA) Bradley E. Bradshaw (NC) Phillip W. Bulen (ID) Robert L. Buol (IA) Carlos V. Candelaria (NM) Suellen M. Civiello (ME) Michael T. Clements (WI) Daniel G. Conery (NJ) John A. Conness (MO) James R. Crawford (WA) Alan Curtis (UT) David P. Dengate (PA) Alan D. Ekberg (NE) Richard A. Flieth (ND) Neil G. Ford (PA) Alden J. Haskins, Sr. (MD) James Herrada (NE) Gary W. Hochstein (MN) Harold D. Hoggard II (PA) Terry L. Horn (NC) Wayne L. Hurley (MD) Gerald A. Johnson (WI) Frank J. Katzbeck (IL) Frank T. Katzele (WI) Cory M. Kobernick (KY) Thomas G. Lamberton (WA) Lee H. Lewis (PA) James K. Libke (IN) Gordon E. Lindley (WY) Edwin J. Ludwig (OH) Edwin H. Maranville (OR) Joseph R. Marcelewski (OH) Douglas J. Murray (NY) David R. Norton (OH) Eugene P. OQuendo (MA) Curtis J. Pitt (OR) Larry J. Reese (PA) William O. Ruiz III (AZ) James P. Rushing, Jr. (VA) Harold D. Russman (SD) Hector M. Sanchez (NM) Scott W. Shindledecker (IN) Shirliann F. Skroch (NV) Ross L. Smith, Sr. (NJ) Thomas G. Sosnoski (FL) Christopher Starghill (DC) Richard L. Stark (OH) Philip E. Stegeman (ID) Kevin L. Upmann (IL) Brandon L. Weaver (PA) Matthew G. Williams (KY) Michael B. Wilson (OH) The drivers were included in one of the following docket Nos: FMCSA-2010-0051; FMCSA-2014-0014. Their exemptions are effective as of May 21, 2016, and will expire on May 21, 2018. As of May 23, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, Derald E. Moenning (NE) has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (79 FR 22573; 79 FR 35855). The driver was included in docket No. FMCSA-2014-0015. The exemption is effective as of May 23, 2016, and will expire on May 23, 2018. Each of the 149 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 149 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-2009-0322; FMCSA-2010-0051; FMCSA- 2012-0042; FMCSA-2012-0043; FMCSA-2014-0012; FMCSA-2014-0013; FMCSA- 2014-0014; FMCSA-2014-0015. 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 26, 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 149 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-2009-0322; FMCSA- 2010-0051; FMCSA-2012-0042; FMCSA-2012-0043; FMCSA-2014-0012; FMCSA- 2014-0013; FMCSA-2014-0014; FMCSA-2014-0015 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 [[Page 24437]] 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-2009-0322; FMCSA-2010-0051; FMCSA-2012-0042; FMCSA-2012-0043; FMCSA-2014-0012; FMCSA-2014-0013; FMCSA-2014-0014; FMCSA-2014-0015 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to this notice. Issued on: May 18, 2017. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2017-10766 Filed 5-25-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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OMB Control Number: 2126–0030. Issued under the authority of 49 CFR 1.87 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Type of Request: Extension of a on: May 18, 2017. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
currently-approved information Kelly Regal, p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
collection. Associate Administrator for Office of except Federal Holidays.
Respondents: Motor carriers subject to Research and Information Technology. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
the HM Safety Permit requirements in [FR Doc. 2017–10762 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am] Instructions: Each submission must
49 CFR part 385, subpart E. BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P include the Agency name and the
Estimated Number of Respondents: docket number for this notice. Note that
1,304. DOT posts all comments received
Estimated Time per Response: 5 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION without change to http://
minutes. The communication between www.regulations.gov, including any
motor carriers and their drivers must Federal Motor Carrier Safety personal information included in a
take place at least two times per day. It Administration comment. Please see the Privacy Act
is estimated that it will take 5 minutes [Docket No. FMCSA–2009–0322; FMCSA– heading below.
to maintain a daily communication 2010–0051; FMCSA–2012–0042; FMCSA– Docket: For access to the docket to
record for each driver. 2012–0043; FMCSA–2014–0012; FMCSA– read background documents or
Expiration Date: N/A. 2014–0013; FMCSA–2014–0014; FMCSA– comments, go to http://
Frequency of Response: On occasion. 2014–0015] www.regulations.gov at any time or
Estimated Total Annual Burden: Room W12–140 on the ground level of
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
908,000 hours [10.9 million trips × 5 Applications; Diabetes
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
minutes per record ÷ 60 minutes per Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
hour = 908,333.33 rounded to 908,000]. AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through
Background: The Secretary of Administration (FMCSA), DOT. Friday, except Federal holidays. The
Transportation (Secretary) is responsible ACTION: Notice of renewal of Federal Docket Management System
for implementing regulations to issue exemptions; request for comments. (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day,
safety permits for transporting certain 365 days each year. If you want
hazardous materials (HM) in accordance SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its acknowledgment that we received your
with 49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. The HM decision to renew the exemptions of 149 comments, please include a self-
Safety Permit regulations (49 CFR part individuals from its rule prohibiting addressed, stamped envelope or
385, subpart E) require carriers to persons with insulin-treated diabetes postcard or print the acknowledgement
develop and maintain route plans so mellitus (ITDM) from operating page that appears after submitting
that law enforcement officials can verify commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in comments on-line.
the correct location of the HM shipment. interstate commerce. FMCSA has Privacy Act: Anyone may search the
The FMCSA requires companies statutory authority to exempt electronic form of all comments
holding safety permits to develop a individuals from this rule if the received into any of our dockets by the
communications plan that allows for the exemptions granted will not name of the individual submitting the
periodic tracking of the shipment. This compromise safety. The Agency has comment (or of the person signing the
ICR covers the record of concluded that granting these comment, if submitted on behalf of an
communications that includes the time exemption renewals will provide a level association, business, labor union, etc.).
of the call and location of the shipment. of safety that is equivalent to or greater You may review DOT’s Privacy Act
The records may be kept by either the than the level of safety maintained Statement for the Federal Docket
driver (e.g., recorded in the log book) or without the exemptions for these CMV Management System (FDMS) published
the company. These records must be drivers. in the Federal Register on January 17,
kept, either physically or electronically, DATES: Each group of renewed 2008 (73 FR 3316).
for at least six months at the company’s exemptions are effective from the dates FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
principal place of business or be readily stated in the discussions below. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
available to employees at the company’s Comments must be received on or Programs Division, 202–366–4001,
principal place of business. The before June 26, 2017. fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
currently-approved information ADDRESSES: You may submit comments Department of Transportation, 1200
collection is based on an estimated bearing the Federal Docket Management New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
1,382 respondents. The total number of System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. 224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
companies now holding a safety permit FMCSA–2009–0322; FMCSA–2010– Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5:30
is 1,304 therefore in this ICR the 0051; FMCSA–2012–0042; FMCSA– p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
estimated number of respondents is 2012–0043; FMCSA–2014–0012; except Federal holidays. If you have
being revised to reflect this number. FMCSA–2014–0013; FMCSA–2014– questions regarding viewing or
Public Comments Invited: You are 0014; FMCSA–2014–0015 using any of submitting material to the docket,
asked to comment on any aspect of this the following methods: contact Docket Services, telephone (202)
information collection, including: (1) • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 366–9826.
Whether the proposed collection is http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
necessary for the performance of on-line instructions for submitting
FMCSA’s functions; (2) the accuracy of comments. I. Background
the estimated burden; (3) ways for • Mail: Docket Management Facility; Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
FMCSA to enhance the quality, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 FMCSA may renew an exemption from
usefulness, and clarity of the collected New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
information; and (4) ways that the Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Regulations 2-year period if it finds
burden could be minimized without Washington, DC 20590–0001. ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a
reducing the quality of the collected • Hand Delivery or Courier: West level of safety that is equivalent to or
information. Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, greater than the level that would be
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provide a reason for each suggestion or Daylight Time (EDT), at the U.S. ‘‘Taxonomy and Definitions for Terms
recommendation. If you submit your Department of Transportation Related to On-Road Motor Vehicle
comments by mail or hand delivery, Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue Automated Driving Systems’’ to
submit them in an unbound format, no SE., Washington, DC 20590. Members of simplify communication and facilitate
larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for the public planning to attend should collaboration within the technical and
copying and electronic filing. If you email FMCSA at the contact information policy communities for automated
submit comments by mail and would listed below by June 7, 2017. Members driving. The Standard defines more than
like to know that they reached the of the MCSAC and the public should a dozen key terms and provides full
facility, please enclose a stamped, self- arrive at 8:45 a.m. to facilitate clearance descriptions and examples for each of
addressed postcard or envelope. through DOT security. Copies of the six levels of driving automation. The
We will consider all comments and MCSAC Task Statement and an agenda SAE definitions divide vehicles into
material received during the comment for the entire meeting will be made levels based on ‘‘who does what,
period. FMCSA may issue a final available in advance of the meeting at when.’’ Generally:
determination at any time after the close https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mcsac. • At SAE Level 0, the human driver
of the comment period. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. does everything.
Shannon L. Watson, Senior Advisor to • At SAE Level 1, an automated
VI. Viewing Comments and Documents system on the vehicle can sometimes
the Associate Administrator for Policy,
To view comments, as well as any Federal Motor Carrier Safety assist the human driver conduct some
documents mentioned in this preamble, Administration, U.S. Department of parts of the driving task.
go to http://www.regulations.gov and in • At SAE Level 2, an automated
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
the search box insert the docket number system on the vehicle can actually
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
FMCSA–2009–0322; FMCSA–2010– conduct some parts of the driving task,
(202) 385–2395, mcsac@dot.gov.
0051; FMCSA–2012–0042; FMCSA– Services for Individuals with while the human continues to monitor
2012–0043; FMCSA–2014–0012; Disabilities: For information on facilities the driving environment and performs
FMCSA–2014–0013; FMCSA–2014– or services for individuals with the rest of the driving task.
0014; FMCSA–2014–0015 and click • At SAE Level 3, an automated
disabilities or to request special
‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket system can both actually conduct some
assistance at the meeting, contact Mr.
Folder’’ and you will find all documents parts of the driving task and monitor the
Eran Segev at (617) 494–3174 or
and comments related to this notice. driving environment in some instances,
eran.segev@dot.gov, by Wednesday,
but the human driver must be ready to
Issued on: May 18, 2017. June 7, 2017.
take back control when the automated
Larry W. Minor, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: system requests.
Associate Administrator for Policy. I. Background • At SAE Level 4, an automated
[FR Doc. 2017–10766 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am] system can conduct the driving task and
MCSAC monitor the driving environment, and
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MCSAC was established to provide the human need not take back control,
FMCSA with advice and but the automated system can operate
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION recommendations on motor carrier only in certain environments and under
safety programs and motor carrier safety certain conditions.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations. MCSAC is composed of 20 • At SAE Level 5, the automated
Administration voting representatives from safety system can perform all driving tasks,
[Docket No. FMCSA–2006–26367] advocacy, safety enforcement, labor, and under all conditions that a human
industry stakeholders of motor carrier driver could perform them.
Motor Carrier Safety Advisory safety. The diversity of the Committee Using the SAE levels described above,
Committee (MCSAC); Public Meeting ensures the requisite range of views and there is a distinction between Levels 0–
expertise necessary to discharge its 2 and 3–5 based on whether the human
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety responsibilities. The Committee operator or the automated system is
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. operates as a discretionary committee primarily responsible for monitoring the
ACTION: Notice of advisory committee under the authority of the U.S. driving environment. The term ‘‘highly
meeting. Department of Transportation (DOT), automated vehicle’’ represents SAE
established in accordance with the Levels 3–5 vehicles with automated
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that its systems that are responsible for
provisions of the Federal Advisory
MCSAC will meet on Monday and monitoring the driving environment.
Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5
Tuesday, June 12–13, 2017, to provide Public discussions regarding HACVs
U.S.C. App. 2. See FMCSA’s MCSAC
recommendations to the Agency have become much more prominent in
Web site for additional information
concerning: Highly automated recent months as developers continue
about the committee’s activities at
commercial vehicles (HACVs), the efforts to demonstrate and test the
http://fmcsa.dot.gov/mcsac.
development of the Agency’s fiscal year viability of advanced driver assistance
(FY) 2018–2022 strategic plan, and the Task 17–1: Highly Automated systems on large commercial vehicles.
review of the Federal Motor Carrier Commercial Vehicles FMCSA encourages the development of
Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to identify Highly automated commercial these advanced safety technologies for
potential opportunities to reduce vehicles (HACVs) are those in which the use on commercial vehicles and, at the
regulatory burdens while ensuring that vehicle can take full control of the same time, recognizes the need to
Federal safety programs continue to driving tasks in at least some ensure that testing and operation of
achieve safety outcomes. The meeting is circumstances. HACVs hold enormous these advanced safety systems is
open to the public for its entirety. potential benefits for safety, mobility, conducted in a manner that ensures the
DATES: The meeting will be held and sustainability. highest level of safety for everyone
Monday–Tuesday, June 12–13, 2017, In January 2014, SAE International involved—and most importantly, for the
from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern (SAE) published Standard J3016, motoring public.
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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 26, 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 a.m. to 5:30 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 24434 |
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