83 FR 12641 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 56 (March 22, 2018)

Page Range		12641-12643
FR Document		2018-05861

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from seven individuals for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition that is likely to cause a loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to drive in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2018-0050]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and 
Seizure Disorders

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

ACTION: Notice of applications for exemption; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from seven individuals 
for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with a clinical diagnosis 
of epilepsy or any other condition that is likely to cause a loss of 
consciousness or any loss of ability to control a commercial motor 
vehicle (CMV) to drive in interstate commerce. If granted, the 
exemptions would enable these individuals who have had one or more 
seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to operate CMVs in 
interstate commerce.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 23, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2018-0050 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., 
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(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., e.t., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365 
days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your 
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard 
or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting 
comments online.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits 
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT 
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information 
the commenter provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, as described in 
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed 
at http://www.dot.gov/privacy.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, 
Medical Programs Division, (202) 366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, 
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64-224, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions 
regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket 
Services, telephone (202) 366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption 
from the FMCSRs for a five-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 
five-year period. FMCSA grants exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two-
year period to align with the maximum duration of a driver's medical 
certification.
    The seven individuals listed in this notice have requested an 
exemption from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in 49 CFR 
391.41(b)(8). Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications 
of each applicant to determine whether granting the exemption will 
achieve the required level of safety mandated by statute.
    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 \1\ 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.]
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    The advisory criteria states the following:
    If an individual has had a sudden episode of a non-epileptic 
seizure or loss of consciousness of unknown cause that did not require 
anti-seizure medication, the decision whether that person's condition 
is likely to cause the loss of consciousness or loss of ability to 
control a CMV should be made on an individual basis by the Medical 
Examiner in consultation with the treating physician. Before 
certification is considered, it is suggested that a six-month waiting 
period elapse from the time of the episode. Following the waiting 
period, it is suggested that the individual have a complete 
neurological examination. If the results of the examination are 
negative and anti-seizure medication is not required, then the driver 
may be qualified.
    In those individual cases where a driver had a seizure or an 
episode of loss of consciousness that resulted from a known medical 
condition (e.g., drug reaction, high temperature, acute infectious 
disease, dehydration, or acute metabolic disturbance), certification 
should be deferred until the driver has recovered fully from that 
condition, has no existing residual complications, and is not taking 
anti-seizure medication.
    Drivers who have a history of epilepsy/seizures, off anti-seizure 
medication and seizure-free for 10 years, may be qualified to operate a 
CMV in interstate commerce. Interstate drivers with a history of a 
single unprovoked seizure may be qualified to drive a CMV in interstate 
commerce if seizure-free and off anti-seizure medication for a five-
year period or more.
    As a result of Medical Examiners misinterpreting advisory criteria 
as regulation, numerous drivers have been prohibited from operating a 
CMV in interstate commerce based on the fact that they have had one or 
more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication, rather than an 
individual analysis of their circumstances by a qualified Medical 
Examiner based on the physical qualification standards and medical best 
practices.
    On January 15, 2013, FMCSA announced in a Notice of Final 
Disposition titled, Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; 
Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders, (78 FR 3069), its decision to grant 
requests from 22 individuals for exemptions from the regulatory 
requirement that interstate CMV drivers have ``no established

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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.'' Since the January 15, 2013 notice, the 
Agency has published additional notices granting requests from 
individuals for exemptions from the regulatory requirement regarding 
epilepsy found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8).
    To be considered for an exemption from the epilepsy and seizure 
disorders prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8), applicants must meet the 
criteria in the 2007 recommendations of the Agency's Medical Expert 
Panel (MEP) (78 FR 3069).

II. Qualifications of Applicants

Brian Lee Johnson

    Mr. Johnson, 59, has a history of generalized seizure disorder and 
has been seizure free since 1984. He takes anti-seizure medication, 
with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since 1984. His 
physician states that she is supportive of Mr. Johnson receiving an 
exemption.

Gerald Klein Jr.

    Mr. Klein, 43, has a history of epilepsy and has been seizure free 
since 2009. He takes anti-seizure medication, with the dosage and 
frequency remaining the same since 2009. His physician states that he 
is supportive of Mr. Klein receiving an exemption.

Shane W. Martinek

    Mr. Martinek, 40, has a history of seizure disorder and has been 
seizure free since 1991. He takes anti-seizure medication, with the 
dosage and frequency remaining the same since 1991. His physician 
states that he is supportive of Mr. Martinek receiving an exemption.

Sean P. Plover

    Mr. Plover, 29, has a history of provoked seizures and has been 
seizure free since 2006. He takes anti-seizure medication, with the 
dosage and frequency remaining the same since 2006. His physician 
states that he is supportive of Mr. Plover receiving an exemption.

Stephen M. Soden

    Mr. Soden, 27, has a history of epilepsy and has been seizure free 
since 2009. He takes anti-seizure medication, with the dosage and 
frequency remaining the same since 2015. His physician states that he 
is supportive of Mr. Soden receiving an exemption.

Leon A. Stannard

    Mr. Stannard, 70, has a history of a single unprovoked seizure and 
has been seizure free since 1980. He takes anti-seizure medication, 
with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since 1998. His 
physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Stannard receiving an 
exemption.

William P. Swick

    Mr. Swick, 63, has a history of a seizure disorder and has been 
seizure free since 2005. He takes anti-seizure medication, with the 
dosage and frequency remaining the same since 2009. His physician 
states that he is supportive of Mr. Swick receiving an exemption.

III. Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests 
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions 
described in this notice. We will consider all comments received before 
the close of business on the closing date indicated in the dates 
section of the notice.

IV. 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 number FMCSA-2018-0050 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 materials received during the 
comment period. FMCSA may issue a final determination at any time after 
the close of the comment period.

V. 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-2018-0050 and click ``Search.'' Next, click 
``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments 
related to this notice.

    Issued on: March 16, 2018.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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individuals would achieve a level of driving records from the State Driver’s Richard L. Frueke (IL)
safety equivalent to or greater than the Licensing Agency (SDLA). Each Edison M. Garcia (MD)
level that would be achieved by applicant’s record demonstrated a safe Adam M. Hayes (CA)
complying with the current regulation driving history. Based on an individual Sean Hunt (TX)
49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). assessment of each applicant that Charles W. Jones (FL)
The physical qualification standard focused on whether an equal or greater James T. Laughrey (KS)
for drivers regarding hearing found in level of safety is likely to be achieved by Jerrry L. Lewis (NC)
49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) states that a permitting each of these drivers to drive Michael Lidster (IL)
person is physically qualified to driver in interstate commerce as opposed to Stavros Likouris (OH)
a CMV if that person first perceives a restricting him or her to driving in Adrian Lopez (TX)
forced whispered voice in the better ear intrastate commerce, the Agency Derrick J. Marceaux (LA)
at not less than 5 feet with or without believes the drivers granted this John E. Mayhew (KS)
the use of a hearing aid or, if tested by exemption have demonstrated that they JeMichael McCot (LA)
use of an audiometric device, does not do not pose a risk to public safety. Magdalene McLaughlin (MD)
have an average hearing loss in the Consequently, FMCSA finds that in Pablo Muniz (FL)
better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 each case exempting these applicants Dario Novoa (FL)
Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or from the hearing standard in 49 CFR Hugo Paniagua (CA)
without a hearing aid when the 391.41(b)(11) is likely to achieve a level Calvin Payne (MD)
audiometric device is calibrated to of safety equal to that existing without Joseph R. Piros (CA)
American National Standard (formerly the exemption. Michael Quinonez (TX)
ASA Standard) Z24.5—1951. Kohn Saysanam (TX)
49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) was adopted in V. Conditions and Requirements
Jeffrey W. Schulkers (KY)
1970, with a revision in 1971 to allow The terms and conditions of the Stephan W. Stotts (OH)
drivers to be qualified under this exemption are provided to the Teddy Rosevelt Tice (NY)
standard while wearing a hearing aid, applicants in the exemption document William Tassel (OH)
35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22, 1970) and and includes the following: (1) Each Daniel R. Taylor (AL)
36 FR 12857 (July 3, 1971). driver must report any crashes or Jason C. Thomas (TX)
III. Discussion of Comments accidents as defined in 49 CFR 390.5; Roderick B. Thomas (GA)
(2) each driver must report all citations Joshua Tinley (AZ)
FMCSA received no comments in this and convictions for disqualifying Carlos Torres (OH)
proceeding. offenses under 49 CFR part 383 and 49 Allen Whitener (TX)
IV. Basis for Exemption Determination CFR 391 to FMCSA; and (3) each driver Kerri M. Wright (OK)
is prohibited from operating a In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315,
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
motorcoach or bus with passengers in each exemption will be valid for two
31315(b), FMCSA may grant an
interstate commerce. The driver must years from the effective date unless
exemption from the hearing standard in
also have a copy of the exemption when revoked earlier by FMCSA. The
49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) if the exemption is
driving, for presentation to a duly exemption will be revoked if the
likely to achieve an equivalent or greater
authorized Federal, State, or local following occurs: (1) The person fails to
level of safety than would be achieved
enforcement official. In addition, the comply with the terms and conditions
without the exemption. The exemption
exemption does not exempt the of the exemption; (2) the exemption has
allows the applicants to operate CMVs
individual from meeting the applicable resulted in a lower level of safety than
in interstate commerce.
The Agency’s decision regarding these CDL testing requirements. was maintained prior to being granted;
exemption applications is based on VI. Preemption or (3) continuation of the exemption
current medical information and would not be consistent with the goals
During the period the exemption is in
literature, and the 2008 Evidence and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and
effect, no State shall enforce any law or
Report, ‘‘Executive Summary on 31315.
regulation that conflicts with this
Hearing, Vestibular Function and Issued on: March 16, 2018.
exemption with respect to a person
Commercial Motor Driving Safety.’’ The
operating under the exemption. Larry W. Minor,
evidence report reached two
Associate Administrator for Policy.
conclusions regarding the matter of VII. Conclusion
[FR Doc. 2018–05862 Filed 3–21–18; 8:45 am]
hearing loss and CMV driver safety: (1) Based upon its evaluation of the 46
No studies that examined the BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
exemption applications, FMCSA
relationship between hearing loss and exempts the following drivers from the
crash risk exclusively among CMV hearing standard, 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11), DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
drivers were identified; and (2) evidence subject to the requirements cited above:
from studies of the private driver’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety
David Alaniz (WO)
license holder population does not Marion Bennett (MD) Administration
support the contention that individuals Gordon R. Boerner (ME)
with hearing impairment are at an [Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0050]
Tom M. Booe (NE)
increased risk for a crash. In addition, Roy E. Bowers (GA)
the Agency reviewed each applicant’s Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Richard M. Davis (OH)
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driving record found in the Commercial Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure
Rivera De Jesus (TX) Disorders
Driver’s License Information System Christian DeKnight (FL)
(CDLIS), for commercial driver’s license Richard Doi (AZ) AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
(CDL) holders, and inspections recorded Trey Duncan (TX) Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
in the Motor Carrier Management Jean D. Dutes (FL) ACTION: Notice of applications for
Information System (MCMIS). For non- Edward Elertson (WO) exemption; request for comments.
CDL holders, the Agency reviewed the Stephan Eveland (FL)

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of comments, without edit, including any commerce. [49 CFR part 391,
applications from seven individuals for personal information the commenter APPENDIX A TO PART 391—MEDICAL
an exemption from the prohibition in provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, ADVISORY CRITERIA, section H.
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety as described in the system of records Epilepsy: § 391.41(b)(8), paragraphs 3, 4,
Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can and 5.]
with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/ The advisory criteria states the
any other condition that is likely to privacy. following:
cause a loss of consciousness or any loss If an individual has had a sudden
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. episode of a non-epileptic seizure or
of ability to control a commercial motor Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
vehicle (CMV) to drive in interstate loss of consciousness of unknown cause
Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, that did not require anti-seizure
commerce. If granted, the exemptions fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
would enable these individuals who medication, the decision whether that
Department of Transportation, 1200 person’s condition is likely to cause the
have had one or more seizures and are New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,
taking anti-seizure medication to loss of consciousness or loss of ability
Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office to control a CMV should be made on an
operate CMVs in interstate commerce. hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., individual basis by the Medical
DATES: Comments must be received on Monday through Friday, except Federal Examiner in consultation with the
or before April 23, 2018. holidays. If you have questions treating physician. Before certification is
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments regarding viewing or submitting considered, it is suggested that a six-
bearing the Federal Docket Management material to the docket, contact Docket month waiting period elapse from the
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. time of the episode. Following the
2018–0050 using any of the following SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: waiting period, it is suggested that the
methods: individual have a complete neurological
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to I. Background
examination. If the results of the
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, examination are negative and anti-
online instructions for submitting FMCSA may grant an exemption from seizure medication is not required, then
comments. the FMCSRs for a five-year period if it the driver may be qualified.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; finds ‘‘such exemption would likely In those individual cases where a
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 achieve a level of safety that is driver had a seizure or an episode of
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building equivalent to or greater than the level loss of consciousness that resulted from
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, that would be achieved absent such a known medical condition (e.g., drug
Washington, DC 20590–0001. exemption.’’ The statute also allows the reaction, high temperature, acute
• Hand Delivery: West Building Agency to renew exemptions at the end infectious disease, dehydration, or acute
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 of the five-year period. FMCSA grants metabolic disturbance), certification
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two- should be deferred until the driver has
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., year period to align with the maximum recovered fully from that condition, has
Monday through Friday, except Federal duration of a driver’s medical no existing residual complications, and
Holidays. certification. is not taking anti-seizure medication.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. The seven individuals listed in this Drivers who have a history of
Instructions: Each submission must notice have requested an exemption epilepsy/seizures, off anti-seizure
include the Agency name and the from the epilepsy and seizure disorders medication and seizure-free for 10 years,
docket number(s) for this notice. Note prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8). may be qualified to operate a CMV in
that all comments received will be Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate interstate commerce. Interstate drivers
posted without change to http:// the qualifications of each applicant to with a history of a single unprovoked
www.regulations.gov, including any determine whether granting the seizure may be qualified to drive a CMV
personal information provided. Please exemption will achieve the required in interstate commerce if seizure-free
see the Privacy Act heading below for level of safety mandated by statute. and off anti-seizure medication for a
further information. The physical qualification standard five-year period or more.
Docket: For access to the docket to for drivers regarding epilepsy found in As a result of Medical Examiners
read background documents or 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) states that a person misinterpreting advisory criteria as
comments, go to http:// is physically qualified to drive a CMV regulation, numerous drivers have been
www.regulations.gov at any time or if that person has no established prohibited from operating a CMV in
Room W12–140 on the ground level of medical history or clinical diagnosis of interstate commerce based on the fact
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey epilepsy or any other condition which that they have had one or more seizures
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 is likely to cause the loss of and are taking anti-seizure medication,
a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through consciousness or any loss of ability to rather than an individual analysis of
Friday, except Federal holidays. The control a CMV. their circumstances by a qualified
FDMS is available 24 hours each day, In addition to the regulations, FMCSA Medical Examiner based on the physical
365 days each year. If you want has published advisory criteria 1 to qualification standards and medical best
acknowledgment that we received your assist Medical Examiners in practices.
comments, please include a self- determining whether drivers with On January 15, 2013, FMCSA
addressed, stamped envelope or certain medical conditions are qualified announced in a Notice of Final
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postcard or print the acknowledgement to operate a CMV in interstate Disposition titled, Qualification of
page that appears after submitting Drivers; Exemption Applications;
comments online. 1 See http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID= Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders, (78 FR
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 e47b48a9ea42dd67d999246e23d97970& 3069), its decision to grant requests from
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U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments 171.a and https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-
22 individuals for exemptions from the
from the public to better inform its 2015-title49-vol5/pdf/CFR-2015-title49-vol5- regulatory requirement that interstate
rulemaking process. DOT posts these part391-appA.pdf. CMV drivers have ‘‘no established

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of applications for exemption; request for comments.
Dates		Comments must be received on or before April 23, 2018.
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 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		83 FR 12641

83 FR 12641 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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