83_FR_2293 83 FR 2283 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus

83 FR 2283 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 10 (January 16, 2018)

Page Range2283-2289
FR Document2018-00561

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 40 individuals for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals with ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2017-0286]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes 
Mellitus

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 40 individuals 
for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with insulin-treated 
diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in 
interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these 
individuals with ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 15, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2017-0286 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.

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    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, 
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or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting 
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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 40 individuals listed in this notice have requested an 
exemption from the diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3). 
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 diabetes 
found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person is physically 
qualified to drive a CMV if that person has no established medical 
history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring 
insulin for control. The Agency established the current requirement for 
diabetes in 1970 because several risk studies indicated that drivers 
with diabetes had a higher rate of crash involvement than the general 
population.
    FMCSA established its diabetes exemption program, based on the 
Agency's July 2000 study entitled ``A Report to Congress on the 
Feasibility of a Program to Qualify Individuals with Insulin-Treated 
Diabetes Mellitus to Operate in Interstate Commerce as Directed by the 
Transportation Act for the 21st Century.'' The report concluded that a 
safe and practicable protocol to allow some drivers with ITDM to 
operate CMVs is feasible. The September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441), Federal 
Register notice in conjunction with the November 8, 2005 (70 FR 67777), 
Federal Register notice provides the current protocol for allowing such 
drivers to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
    FMCSA notes that section 4129 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible 
and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users requires 
the Secretary to revise its diabetes exemption program established on 
September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441). The revision must provide for 
individual assessment of drivers with diabetes mellitus, and be 
consistent with the criteria described in section 4018 of the 
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 31305). 
Section 4129 requires: (1) Elimination of the requirement for three 
years of experience operating CMVs while being treated with insulin; 
and (2) establishment of a specified minimum period of insulin use to 
demonstrate stable control of diabetes before being allowed to operate 
a CMV.
    In response to section 4129, FMCSA made immediate revisions to the 
diabetes exemption program established by the September 3, 2003 notice. 
FMCSA discontinued use of the three-year driving experience and 
fulfilled the requirements of section 4129 while continuing to ensure 
that operation of CMVs by drivers with ITDM will achieve the requisite 
level of safety required of all exemptions granted under 49 U.S.C. 
31136 (e). Section 4129(d) also directed FMCSA to ensure that drivers 
of CMVs with ITDM are not held to a higher standard than other drivers, 
with the exception of limited operating, monitoring and medical 
requirements that are deemed medically necessary. The FMCSA concluded 
that all of the operating, monitoring and medical requirements set out 
in the September 3, 2003, notice, except as modified, were in 
compliance with section 4129(d). Therefore, all of the requirements set 
out in the September 3, 2003, notice, except as modified by the notice 
in the Federal Register on November 8, 2005 (70 FR 67777), remain in 
effect.

II. Qualifications of Applicants

Kyle A. Bernard

    Mr. Bernard, 29, has had ITDM since 1994. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Bernard understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bernard meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license 
from Pennsylvania.

Zachary R. Brigham

    Mr. Brigham, 30, has had ITDM since 1997. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Brigham understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Brigham meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from South 
Carolina.

Kenneth D. Chitwood

    Mr. Chitwood, 53, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of

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consciousness, requiring the assistance of another person, or resulting 
in impaired cognitive function that occurred without warning in the 
past 12 months and no recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic 
episodes in the last five years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. 
Chitwood understands diabetes management and monitoring, has stable 
control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 
safely. Mr. Chitwood meets the requirements of the vision standard at 
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and 
certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class 
B CDL from Pennsylvania.

Tony M. Damesworth

    Mr. Damesworth, 75, has had ITDM since 2005. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Damesworth understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Damesworth meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Tennessee.

Walter Dudiak

    Mr. Dudiak, 74, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Dudiak understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Dudiak meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C CDL from Pennsylvania.

Mark T. Feldmann

    Mr. Feldmann, 26, has had ITDM since 2016. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Feldmann understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Feldmann meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Kentucky.

John H. Fritz

    Mr. Fritz, 72, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Fritz understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Fritz meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana.

Scott T. Fry

    Mr. Fry, 46, has had ITDM since 2016. His endocrinologist examined 
him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic 
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance 
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that 
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (two or 
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five years. His 
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Fry understands diabetes management 
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and 
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Fry meets the requirements of the 
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined 
him in 2017 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 
He holds an operator's license from Colorado.

Richard E. Henderson

    Mr. Henderson, 63, has had ITDM since 2016. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Henderson understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Henderson meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Arizona.

Leah M. Hennes

    Ms. Hennes, 23, has had ITDM since 2007. Her endocrinologist 
examined her in 2017 and certified that she has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. Her endocrinologist certifies that Ms. Hennes understands 
diabetes management and monitoring has stable control of her diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Hennes meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her 
optometrist examined her in 2017 and certified that she does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. She holds an operator's license from Minnesota.

Gerard M. Hubert

    Mr. Hubert, 54, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hubert understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV

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safely. Mr. Hubert meets the requirements of the vision standard at 49 
CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and 
certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class 
B CDL from Massachusetts.

Gregory L. Humphrey

    Mr. Humphrey, 50, has had ITDM since 2016. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Humphrey understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Humphrey meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.

Parkinson B. James

    Mr. James, 57, has had ITDM since 2009. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. James understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. James meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he has stable 
proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from New 
York.

John M. Jessup

    Mr. Jessup, 59, has had ITDM since 2016. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Jessup understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Jessup meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C CDL from Michigan.

Kevin A. Kirker

    Mr. Kirker, 54, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Kirker understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Kirker meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Wisconsin.

Ryan A. Knutson

    Mr. Knutson, 38, has had ITDM since 2008. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Knutson understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Knutson meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from South Dakota.

Benjamin T. Lamoreaux

    Mr. Lamoreaux, 42, has had ITDM since 2016. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Lamoreaux understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Lamoreaux meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Florida.

Joseph W. Latawiec

    Mr. Latawiec, 63, has had ITDM since 2004. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Latawiec understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Latawiec meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Minnesota.

Tommy Leyva

    Mr. Leyva, 61, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Leyva understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Leyva meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from 
California.

Melvin Lumpkins, III

    Mr. Lumpkins, 50, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic

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reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance 
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that 
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (two or 
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five years. His 
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Lumpkins understands diabetes 
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using 
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Lumpkins meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Louisiana.

Craig E. Lynn

    Mr. Lynn, 58, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist examined 
him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic 
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance 
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that 
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (two or 
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five years. His 
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Lynn understands diabetes management 
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and 
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Lynn meets the requirements of the 
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him 
in 2017 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He 
holds a Class A CDL from Georgia.

Charles E. Madenford, III

    Mr. Madenford, 51, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Madenford understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Madenford meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.

David R. Meddows

    Mr. Meddows, 55, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Meddows understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Meddows meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.

Kevin L. Miller

    Mr. Miller, 54, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Miller understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Miller meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Pennsylvania.

Charles A. Moerer

    Mr. Moerer, 50, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Moerer understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Moerer meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana.

Cirilo M. Nunez

    Mr. Nunez, 64, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Nunez understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Nunez meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey.

LaVonda B. Pearson

    Ms. Pearson, 52, has had ITDM since 2009. Her endocrinologist 
examined her in 2017 and certified that she has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. Her endocrinologist certifies that Ms. Pearson understands 
diabetes management and monitoring has stable control of her diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Pearson meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her 
optometrist examined her in 2017 and certified that she does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. She holds an operator's license from North 
Carolina.

Andrea N. Pressley

    Ms. Pressley, 48, has had ITDM since 2012. Her endocrinologist 
examined her in 2017 and certified that she has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. Her endocrinologist certifies that Ms. Pressley understands 
diabetes management and monitoring has stable control of her diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Pressley meets 
the requirements of the

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vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her optometrist examined her 
in 2017 and certified that she does not have diabetic retinopathy. She 
holds an operator's license from New Jersey.

Darby J. Russo

    Mr. Russo, 57, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Russo understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Russo meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from 
Louisiana.

Gary S. Schreiner

    Mr. Schreiner, 63, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Schreiner understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Schreiner meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Florida.

Nicholas A. Scialanca

    Mr. Scialanca, 23, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Scialanca understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Scialanca meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Pennsylvania.

Robert C. Scott

    Mr. Scott, 43, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Scott understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Scott meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Wisconsin.

Thermond D. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 58, has had ITDM since 2016. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Smith understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Smith meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Illinois.

Edward D. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 52, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Smith understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Smith meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Nebraska.

Jeffrey W. Stamper

    Mr. Stamper, 51, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Stamper understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Stamper meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri.

Wayne R. Steffler

    Mr. Steffler, 60, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Steffler understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Steffler meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from New York.

Thomas J. Stylc

    Mr. Stylc, 59, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in

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the last five years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Stylc 
understands diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of 
his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. 
Stylc meets the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 
391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that 
he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Pennsylvania.

Todd A. Vanwinkle

    Mr. Vanwinkle, 53, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Vanwinkle understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Vanwinkle meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Nebraska.

Jacob W. Williams

    Mr. Williams, 41, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Williams understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Williams meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.

Kevin A. Wiswell

    Mr. Wiswell, 59, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Wiswell understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Wiswell meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Maine.

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-2017-0286 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-2017-0286 and click ``Search.'' Next, click 
``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments 
related to this notice.

    Issued on: January 5, 2018.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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                                                  Exchange Act Forms 3 is filed by                     (‘‘Commission’’) has submitted to the                  PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Comments must
                                               insiders of public companies that have                  Office of Management and Budget                        be submitted to OMB within 30 days of
                                               a class of securities registered under                  (‘‘OMB’’) a request for approval of                    this notice.
                                               Section 12 of the Exchange Act. Form 3                  extension of the previously approved                     Dated: January 9, 2018.
                                               is an initial statement beneficial                      collection of information provided for in              Eduardo A. Aleman,
                                               ownership of securities. Approximately                  Rule 15c2–1, (17 CFR 240.15c2–1),
                                                                                                                                                              Assistant Secretary.
                                               28,877 insiders file Form 3 annually and                under the Securities Exchange Act of
                                               it takes approximately 0.50 hours to                    1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.).                          [FR Doc. 2018–00490 Filed 1–12–18; 8:45 am]
                                               prepare for a total of 14,439 annual                       Rule 15c2–1 (17 CFR 240.15c2–1)                     BILLING CODE 8011–01–P

                                               burden hours (0.50 hours per response                   prohibits the commingling under the
                                               x 28,877 responses).                                    same lien of securities of margin
                                                  Written comments are invited on: (a)                 customers (a) with other customers                     DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                               Whether these collections of                            without their written consent and (b)
                                               information are necessary for the proper                with the broker or dealer. The rule also               Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                               performance of the functions of the                     prohibits the re-hypothecation of                      Administration
                                               agency, including whether the                           customers’ margin securities for a sum
                                               information will have practical utility;                in excess of the customer’s aggregate                  [Docket No. FMCSA–2017–0286]
                                               (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate               indebtedness. Pursuant to Rule 15c2–1,
                                                                                                                                                              Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
                                               of the burden of the collections of                     respondents must collect information
                                                                                                                                                              Applications; Diabetes Mellitus
                                               information; (c) ways to enhance the                    necessary to prevent the re-
                                               quality, utility, and clarity of the                    hypothecation of customer securities in                AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                               information collected; and (d) ways to                  contravention of the rule, issue and                   Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
                                               minimize the burden of the collection of                retain copies of notices of hypothecation              ACTION: Notice of applications for
                                               information on respondents, including                   of customer securities in accordance                   exemption; request for comments.
                                               through the use of automated collection                 with the rule, and collect written
                                               techniques or other forms of information                consents from customers in accordance                  SUMMARY:    FMCSA announces receipt of
                                               technology. Consideration will be given                 with the rule. The information is                      applications from 40 individuals for an
                                               to comments and suggestions submitted                   necessary to ensure compliance with the                exemption from the prohibition in the
                                               in writing within 60 days of this                       rule and to advise customers of the                    Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                               publication.                                            rule’s protections.                                    Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons
                                                  An agency may not conduct or                            There are approximately 79                          with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus
                                               sponsor, and a person is not required to                respondents (i.e., broker-dealers that                 (ITDM) operating a commercial motor
                                               respond to, a collection of information                 conducted business with the public,                    vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If
                                               unless it displays a currently valid                    filed Part II or Part IICSE of the FOCUS               granted, the exemptions would enable
                                               control number.                                         Report, did not claim an exemption                     these individuals with ITDM to operate
                                                  Please direct your written comment to                from the Rule 15c3–3 reserve formula                   CMVs in interstate commerce.
                                               Pamela Dyson, Director/Chief                            computation, and reported that they had
                                                                                                                                                              DATES: Comments must be received on
                                               Information Officer, Securities and                     a bank loan during at least one quarter
                                                                                                                                                              or before February 15, 2018.
                                               Exchange Commission, c/o Remi Pavlik-                   of the current year) that require an
                                                                                                       aggregate total of 1,778 hours to comply               ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
                                               Simon, 100 F Street NE, Washington,
                                                                                                       with the rule. Each of these                           bearing the Federal Docket Management
                                               DC 20549 or send an email to: PRA_
                                                                                                       approximately 79 registered broker-                    System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
                                               Mailbox@sec.gov.
                                                                                                       dealers makes an estimated 45 annual                   2017–0286 using any of the following
                                                 Dated: January 9, 2018.                                                                                      methods:
                                                                                                       responses. Each response takes
                                               Eduardo A. Aleman,                                      approximately 0.5 hours to complete.                      • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                               Assistant Secretary.                                    Thus, the total compliance burden per                  http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                               [FR Doc. 2018–00495 Filed 1–12–18; 8:45 am]             year is 1,778 burden hours.                            online instructions for submitting
                                               BILLING CODE 8011–01–P                                     An agency may not conduct or                        comments.
                                                                                                       sponsor, and a person is not required to                  • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
                                                                                                       respond to, a collection of information                U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
                                               SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE                                 under the PRA unless it displays a                     New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
                                               COMMISSION                                              currently valid OMB control number.                    Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                               [SEC File No. 270–418, OMB Control No.                     The public may view background                      Washington, DC 20590–0001.
                                               3235–0485]                                              documentation for this information                        • Hand Delivery: West Building
                                                                                                       collection at the following website:                   Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
                                               Submission for OMB Review;                              www.reginfo.gov. Comments should be                    New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
                                               Comment Request                                         directed to: (i) Desk Officer for the                  DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t.,
                                                                                                       Securities and Exchange Commission,                    Monday through Friday, except Federal
                                               Upon Written Request, Copies Available
                                                                                                       Office of Information and Regulatory                   Holidays.
                                                From: Securities and Exchange
                                                                                                       Affairs, Office of Management and                         • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
                                                Commission, Office of FOIA Services,
                                                                                                       Budget, Room 10102, New Executive                         Instructions: Each submission must
                                                100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
                                                                                                       Office Building, Washington, DC 20503,                 include the Agency name and the
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                                                20549–2736.
                                                                                                       or by sending an email to: Shagufta_                   docket number(s) for this notice. Note
                                               Extension:                                              Ahmed@omb.eop.gov; and (ii) Pamela                     that all comments received will be
                                                 Rule 15c2–1.                                          Dyson, Acting Director/Chief                           posted without change to http://
                                                  Notice is hereby given that pursuant                 Information Officer, Securities and                    www.regulations.gov, including any
                                               to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995                  Exchange Commission, c/o Remi Pavlik-                  personal information provided. Please
                                               (‘‘PRA’’) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the                 Simon, 100 F Street NE, Washington,                    see the Privacy Act heading below for
                                               Securities and Exchange Commission                      DC 20549, or by sending an email to:                   further information.


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                                                  Docket: For access to the docket to                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person               necessary. The FMCSA concluded that
                                               read background documents or                            is physically qualified to drive a CMV                 all of the operating, monitoring and
                                               comments, go to http://                                 if that person has no established                      medical requirements set out in the
                                               www.regulations.gov at any time or                      medical history or clinical diagnosis of               September 3, 2003, notice, except as
                                               Room W12–140 on the ground level of                     diabetes mellitus currently requiring                  modified, were in compliance with
                                               the West Building, 1200 New Jersey                      insulin for control. The Agency                        section 4129(d). Therefore, all of the
                                               Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9                    established the current requirement for                requirements set out in the September 3,
                                               a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through                   diabetes in 1970 because several risk                  2003, notice, except as modified by the
                                               Friday, except Federal holidays. The                    studies indicated that drivers with                    notice in the Federal Register on
                                               FDMS is available 24 hours each day                     diabetes had a higher rate of crash                    November 8, 2005 (70 FR 67777),
                                               e.t., 365 days each year. If you want                   involvement than the general                           remain in effect.
                                               acknowledgment that we received your                    population.
                                                                                                          FMCSA established its diabetes                      II. Qualifications of Applicants
                                               comments, please include a self-
                                               addressed, stamped envelope or                          exemption program, based on the                        Kyle A. Bernard
                                               postcard or print the acknowledgement                   Agency’s July 2000 study entitled ‘‘A
                                                                                                       Report to Congress on the Feasibility of                 Mr. Bernard, 29, has had ITDM since
                                               page that appears after submitting                                                                             1994. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               comments online.                                        a Program to Qualify Individuals with
                                                                                                       Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus to                   in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                                  Privacy Act: In accordance with 5                                                                           severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments                    Operate in Interstate Commerce as
                                                                                                       Directed by the Transportation Act for                 in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               from the public to better inform its                                                                           assistance of another person, or
                                               rulemaking process. DOT posts these                     the 21st Century.’’ The report concluded
                                                                                                       that a safe and practicable protocol to                resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               comments, without edit, including any                                                                          that occurred without warning in the
                                               personal information the commenter                      allow some drivers with ITDM to
                                                                                                       operate CMVs is feasible. The                          past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,                                                                       more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               as described in the system of records                   September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441),
                                                                                                       Federal Register notice in conjunction                 the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can                                                                            certifies that Mr. Bernard understands
                                               be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/                      with the November 8, 2005 (70 FR
                                                                                                       67777), Federal Register notice provides               diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               privacy.                                                                                                       has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                                                                       the current protocol for allowing such
                                               FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:     Ms.                drivers to operate CMVs in interstate                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical                     commerce.                                              safely. Mr. Bernard meets the
                                               Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,                         FMCSA notes that section 4129 of the                requirements of the vision standard at
                                               fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,                            Safe, Accountable, Flexible and                        49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               Department of Transportation, 1200                      Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A                 ophthalmologist examined him in 2017
                                               New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,                     Legacy for Users requires the Secretary                and certified that he has stable
                                               Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office                       to revise its diabetes exemption program               nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
                                               hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,                    established on September 3, 2003 (68 FR                He holds an operator’s license from
                                               Monday through Friday, except Federal                   52441). The revision must provide for                  Pennsylvania.
                                               holidays. If you have questions                         individual assessment of drivers with
                                               regarding viewing or submitting                                                                                Zachary R. Brigham
                                                                                                       diabetes mellitus, and be consistent
                                               material to the docket, contact Docket                  with the criteria described in section                   Mr. Brigham, 30, has had ITDM since
                                               Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.                     4018 of the Transportation Equity Act                  1997. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 31305).                in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                                                                                       Section 4129 requires: (1) Elimination of              severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               I. Background                                                                                                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                                                                                       the requirement for three years of
                                                  Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,                  experience operating CMVs while being                  assistance of another person, or
                                               FMCSA may grant an exemption from                       treated with insulin; and (2)                          resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               the FMCSRs for a five-year period if it                 establishment of a specified minimum                   that occurred without warning in the
                                               finds ‘‘such exemption would likely                     period of insulin use to demonstrate                   past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               achieve a level of safety that is                       stable control of diabetes before being                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               equivalent to or greater than the level                 allowed to operate a CMV.                              the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               that would be achieved absent such                         In response to section 4129, FMCSA                  certifies that Mr. Brigham understands
                                               exemption.’’ The statute also allows the                made immediate revisions to the                        diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               Agency to renew exemptions at the end                   diabetes exemption program established                 has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               of the five-year period. FMCSA grants                   by the September 3, 2003 notice.                       insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two-                   FMCSA discontinued use of the three-                   safely. Mr. Brigham meets the
                                               year period to align with the maximum                   year driving experience and fulfilled the              requirements of the vision standard at
                                               duration of a driver’s medical                          requirements of section 4129 while                     49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                               certification.                                          continuing to ensure that operation of                 examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                                  The 40 individuals listed in this                    CMVs by drivers with ITDM will                         he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                               notice have requested an exemption                      achieve the requisite level of safety                  He holds an operator’s license from
                                               from the diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR                 required of all exemptions granted                     South Carolina.
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                                               391.41(b)(3). Accordingly, the Agency                   under 49 U.S.C. 31136 (e). Section
                                                                                                       4129(d) also directed FMCSA to ensure                  Kenneth D. Chitwood
                                               will evaluate the qualifications of each
                                               applicant to determine whether granting                 that drivers of CMVs with ITDM are not                   Mr. Chitwood, 53, has had ITDM
                                               the exemption will achieve the required                 held to a higher standard than other                   since 2010. His endocrinologist
                                               level of safety mandated by statute.                    drivers, with the exception of limited                 examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                                  The physical qualification standard                  operating, monitoring and medical                      he has had no severe hypoglycemic
                                               for drivers regarding diabetes found in                 requirements that are deemed medically                 reactions resulting in loss of


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                                               consciousness, requiring the assistance                 Mark T. Feldmann                                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                               of another person, or resulting in                        Mr. Feldmann, 26, has had ITDM                       He holds an operator’s license from
                                               impaired cognitive function that                        since 2016. His endocrinologist                        Colorado.
                                               occurred without warning in the past 12                 examined him in 2017 and certified that                Richard E. Henderson
                                               months and no recurrent (two or more)                   he has had no severe hypoglycemic
                                               severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                                                                               Mr. Henderson, 63, has had ITDM
                                                                                                       reactions resulting in loss of                         since 2016. His endocrinologist
                                               last five years. His endocrinologist                    consciousness, requiring the assistance
                                               certifies that Mr. Chitwood understands                                                                        examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                                                                                       of another person, or resulting in                     he has had no severe hypoglycemic
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     impaired cognitive function that
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                                                                       reactions resulting in loss of
                                                                                                       occurred without warning in the past 12                consciousness, requiring the assistance
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     months and no recurrent (two or more)
                                               safely. Mr. Chitwood meets the                                                                                 of another person, or resulting in
                                                                                                       severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                    impaired cognitive function that
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                                                                                      occurred without warning in the past 12
                                                                                                       certifies that Mr. Feldmann understands                months and no recurrent (two or more)
                                               ophthalmologist examined him in 2017                    diabetes management and monitoring,                    severe hypoglycemic episodes in the
                                               and certified that he does not have                     has stable control of his diabetes using               last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                    certifies that Mr. Henderson
                                               CDL from Pennsylvania.                                  safely. Mr. Feldmann meets the                         understands diabetes management and
                                               Tony M. Damesworth                                      requirements of the vision standard at                 monitoring, has stable control of his
                                                                                                       49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                  diabetes using insulin, and is able to
                                                 Mr. Damesworth, 75, has had ITDM                      examined him in 2017 and certified that                drive a CMV safely. Mr. Henderson
                                               since 2005. His endocrinologist                         he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                 meets the requirements of the vision
                                               examined him in 2017 and certified that                 He holds an operator’s license from                    standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               he has had no severe hypoglycemic                       Kentucky.                                              optometrist examined him in 2017 and
                                               reactions resulting in loss of                          John H. Fritz                                          certified that he does not have diabetic
                                               consciousness, requiring the assistance                                                                        retinopathy. He holds an operator’s
                                               of another person, or resulting in                        Mr. Fritz, 72, has had ITDM since                    license from Arizona.
                                               impaired cognitive function that                        2017. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                                                                       in 2017 and certified that he has had no               Leah M. Hennes
                                               occurred without warning in the past 12
                                               months and no recurrent (two or more)                   severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                  Ms. Hennes, 23, has had ITDM since
                                               severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                     in loss of consciousness, requiring the                2007. Her endocrinologist examined her
                                               last five years. His endocrinologist                    assistance of another person, or                       in 2017 and certified that she has had
                                               certifies that Mr. Damesworth                           resulting in impaired cognitive function               no severe hypoglycemic reactions
                                               understands diabetes management and                     that occurred without warning in the                   resulting in loss of consciousness,
                                               monitoring, has stable control of his                   past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                requiring the assistance of another
                                               diabetes using insulin, and is able to                  more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                  person, or resulting in impaired
                                               drive a CMV safely. Mr. Damesworth                      the last five years. His endocrinologist               cognitive function that occurred without
                                               meets the requirements of the vision                    certifies that Mr. Fritz understands                   warning in the past 12 months and no
                                               standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                   diabetes management and monitoring,                    recurrent (two or more) severe
                                               ophthalmologist examined him in 2017                    has stable control of his diabetes using               hypoglycemic episodes in the last five
                                               and certified that he has stable                        insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                    years. Her endocrinologist certifies that
                                               nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.                  safely. Mr. Fritz meets the requirements               Ms. Hennes understands diabetes
                                               He holds a Class A CDL from Tennessee.                  of the vision standard at 49 CFR                       management and monitoring has stable
                                                                                                       391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist                     control of her diabetes using insulin,
                                               Walter Dudiak                                           examined him in 2017 and certified that                and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms.
                                                                                                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                 Hennes meets the requirements of the
                                                 Mr. Dudiak, 74, has had ITDM since                    He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana.                   vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
                                               2017. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                         Her optometrist examined her in 2017
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                Scott T. Fry
                                                                                                                                                              and certified that she does not have
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                   Mr. Fry, 46, has had ITDM since 2016.                diabetic retinopathy. She holds an
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 His endocrinologist examined him in                    operator’s license from Minnesota.
                                               assistance of another person, or                        2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                Gerard M. Hubert
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    in loss of consciousness, requiring the                  Mr. Hubert, 54, has had ITDM since
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 assistance of another person, or                       2012. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   resulting in impaired cognitive function               in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                that occurred without warning in the                   severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               certifies that Mr. Dudiak understands                   past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                  assistance of another person, or
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                the last five years. His endocrinologist               resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     certifies that Mr. Fry understands                     that occurred without warning in the
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                                               safely. Mr. Dudiak meets the                            diabetes management and monitoring,                    past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  has stable control of his diabetes using               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                    the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               ophthalmologist examined him in 2017                    safely. Mr. Fry meets the requirements                 certifies that Mr. Hubert understands
                                               and certified that he does not have                     of the vision standard at 49 CFR                       diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C                391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist                     has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               CDL from Pennsylvania.                                  examined him in 2017 and certified that                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV


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                                               safely. Mr. Hubert meets the                            certifies that Mr. Jessup understands                  months and no recurrent (two or more)
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  diabetes management and monitoring,                    severe hypoglycemic episodes in the
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                               has stable control of his diabetes using               last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               ophthalmologist examined him in 2017                    insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                    certifies that Mr. Lamoreaux
                                               and certified that he does not have                     safely. Mr. Jessup meets the                           understands diabetes management and
                                               diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B                requirements of the vision standard at                 monitoring, has stable control of his
                                               CDL from Massachusetts.                                 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                  diabetes using insulin, and is able to
                                                                                                       examined him in 2017 and certified that                drive a CMV safely. Mr. Lamoreaux
                                               Gregory L. Humphrey
                                                                                                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                 meets the requirements of the vision
                                                  Mr. Humphrey, 50, has had ITDM                       He holds a Class C CDL from Michigan.                  standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               since 2016. His endocrinologist                                                                                optometrist examined him in 2017 and
                                               examined him in 2017 and certified that                 Kevin A. Kirker
                                                                                                                                                              certified that he does not have diabetic
                                               he has had no severe hypoglycemic                         Mr. Kirker, 54, has had ITDM since                   retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL
                                               reactions resulting in loss of                          2011. His endocrinologist examined him                 from Florida.
                                               consciousness, requiring the assistance                 in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               of another person, or resulting in                      severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                Joseph W. Latawiec
                                               impaired cognitive function that                        in loss of consciousness, requiring the                  Mr. Latawiec, 63, has had ITDM since
                                               occurred without warning in the past 12                 assistance of another person, or                       2004. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               months and no recurrent (two or more)                   resulting in impaired cognitive function               in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                     that occurred without warning in the                   severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               last five years. His endocrinologist                    past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               certifies that Mr. Humphrey                             more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                  assistance of another person, or
                                               understands diabetes management and                     the last five years. His endocrinologist               resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               monitoring, has stable control of his                   certifies that Mr. Kirker understands                  that occurred without warning in the
                                               diabetes using insulin, and is able to                  diabetes management and monitoring,                    past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               drive a CMV safely. Mr. Humphrey                        has stable control of his diabetes using               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               meets the requirements of the vision                    insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                    the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                   safely. Mr. Kirker meets the                           certifies that Mr. Latawiec understands
                                               optometrist examined him in 2017 and                    requirements of the vision standard at                 diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               certified that he does not have diabetic                49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                  has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL                     examined him in 2017 and certified that                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               from Illinois.                                          he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                 safely. Mr. Latawiec meets the
                                                                                                       He holds an operator’s license from                    requirements of the vision standard at
                                               Parkinson B. James
                                                                                                       Wisconsin.                                             49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                                 Mr. James, 57, has had ITDM since                                                                            ophthalmologist examined him in 2017
                                               2009. His endocrinologist examined him                  Ryan A. Knutson
                                                                                                                                                              and certified that he has stable
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. Knutson, 38, has had ITDM since                  nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 2008. His endocrinologist examined him                 He holds a Class A CDL from
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 in 2017 and certified that he has had no               Minnesota.
                                               assistance of another person, or                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                in loss of consciousness, requiring the                Tommy Leyva
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    assistance of another person, or                         Mr. Leyva, 61, has had ITDM since
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 resulting in impaired cognitive function               2017. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   that occurred without warning in the                   in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               certifies that Mr. James understands                    more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     the last five years. His endocrinologist               assistance of another person, or
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                certifies that Mr. Knutson understands                 resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     diabetes management and monitoring,                    that occurred without warning in the
                                               safely. Mr. James meets the                             has stable control of his diabetes using               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                    more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                               safely. Mr. Knutson meets the                          the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               ophthalmologist examined him in 2017                    requirements of the vision standard at                 certifies that Mr. Leyva understands
                                               and certified that he has stable                        49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                  diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He                  examined him in 2017 and certified that                has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               holds a Class B CDL from New York.                      he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                 insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                                                                       He holds a Class A CDL from South                      safely. Mr. Leyva meets the
                                               John M. Jessup
                                                                                                       Dakota.                                                requirements of the vision standard at
                                                 Mr. Jessup, 59, has had ITDM since                                                                           49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               2016. His endocrinologist examined him                  Benjamin T. Lamoreaux
                                                                                                                                                              ophthalmologist examined him in 2017
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. Lamoreaux, 42, has had ITDM                      and certified that he has stable
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 since 2016. His endocrinologist                        nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
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                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 examined him in 2017 and certified that                He holds a Class B CDL from California.
                                               assistance of another person, or                        he has had no severe hypoglycemic
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                reactions resulting in loss of                         Melvin Lumpkins, III
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    consciousness, requiring the assistance                  Mr. Lumpkins, 50, has had ITDM
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 of another person, or resulting in                     since 2012. His endocrinologist
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   impaired cognitive function that                       examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                occurred without warning in the past 12                he has had no severe hypoglycemic


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                                               reactions resulting in loss of                          David R. Meddows                                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                               consciousness, requiring the assistance                   Mr. Meddows, 55, has had ITDM                        He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana.
                                               of another person, or resulting in                      since 2017. His endocrinologist                        Cirilo M. Nunez
                                               impaired cognitive function that                        examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                               occurred without warning in the past 12                                                                          Mr. Nunez, 64, has had ITDM since
                                                                                                       he has had no severe hypoglycemic                      2017. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               months and no recurrent (two or more)                   reactions resulting in loss of
                                               severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                                                                            in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                                                                                       consciousness, requiring the assistance                severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               last five years. His endocrinologist                    of another person, or resulting in
                                               certifies that Mr. Lumpkins understands                                                                        in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                                                                                       impaired cognitive function that                       assistance of another person, or
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     occurred without warning in the past 12
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                                                                       resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                                                                                       months and no recurrent (two or more)                  that occurred without warning in the
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     severe hypoglycemic episodes in the
                                               safely. Mr. Lumpkins meets the                                                                                 past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                                                                                       last five years. His endocrinologist                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  certifies that Mr. Meddows understands                 the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                               diabetes management and monitoring,                    certifies that Mr. Nunez understands
                                               ophthalmologist examined him in 2017                    has stable control of his diabetes using               diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               and certified that he has stable                        insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                    has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.                  safely. Mr. Meddows meets the                          insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               He holds a Class A CDL from Louisiana.                  requirements of the vision standard at                 safely. Mr. Nunez meets the
                                               Craig E. Lynn                                           49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                  requirements of the vision standard at
                                                                                                       examined him in 2017 and certified that                49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                                 Mr. Lynn, 58, has had ITDM since                      he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                 examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                               2017. His endocrinologist examined him                  He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.                  he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                Kevin L. Miller                                        He holds a Class A CDL from New
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                                                                        Jersey.
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                   Mr. Miller, 54, has had ITDM since
                                                                                                       2017. His endocrinologist examined him                 LaVonda B. Pearson
                                               assistance of another person, or
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                in 2017 and certified that he has had no                 Ms. Pearson, 52, has had ITDM since
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                2009. Her endocrinologist examined her
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 in loss of consciousness, requiring the                in 2017 and certified that she has had
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   assistance of another person, or                       no severe hypoglycemic reactions
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                resulting in impaired cognitive function               resulting in loss of consciousness,
                                               certifies that Mr. Lynn understands                     that occurred without warning in the                   requiring the assistance of another
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                person, or resulting in impaired
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                  cognitive function that occurred without
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     the last five years. His endocrinologist               warning in the past 12 months and no
                                               safely. Mr. Lynn meets the requirements                 certifies that Mr. Miller understands                  recurrent (two or more) severe
                                               of the vision standard at 49 CFR                        diabetes management and monitoring,                    hypoglycemic episodes in the last five
                                               391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined                 has stable control of his diabetes using               years. Her endocrinologist certifies that
                                               him in 2017 and certified that he does                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                    Ms. Pearson understands diabetes
                                               not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds                 safely. Mr. Miller meets the                           management and monitoring has stable
                                               a Class A CDL from Georgia.                             requirements of the vision standard at                 control of her diabetes using insulin,
                                                                                                       49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                  and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms.
                                               Charles E. Madenford, III                               examined him in 2017 and certified that                Pearson meets the requirements of the
                                                                                                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                 vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
                                                  Mr. Madenford, 51, has had ITDM                      He holds an operator’s license from                    Her optometrist examined her in 2017
                                               since 2017. His endocrinologist                         Pennsylvania.                                          and certified that she does not have
                                               examined him in 2017 and certified that                                                                        diabetic retinopathy. She holds an
                                               he has had no severe hypoglycemic                       Charles A. Moerer
                                                                                                                                                              operator’s license from North Carolina.
                                               reactions resulting in loss of                            Mr. Moerer, 50, has had ITDM since
                                               consciousness, requiring the assistance                 2017. His endocrinologist examined him                 Andrea N. Pressley
                                               of another person, or resulting in                      in 2017 and certified that he has had no                 Ms. Pressley, 48, has had ITDM since
                                               impaired cognitive function that                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                2012. Her endocrinologist examined her
                                               occurred without warning in the past 12                 in loss of consciousness, requiring the                in 2017 and certified that she has had
                                               months and no recurrent (two or more)                   assistance of another person, or                       no severe hypoglycemic reactions
                                               severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                     resulting in impaired cognitive function               resulting in loss of consciousness,
                                               last five years. His endocrinologist                    that occurred without warning in the                   requiring the assistance of another
                                               certifies that Mr. Madenford                            past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                person, or resulting in impaired
                                               understands diabetes management and                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                  cognitive function that occurred without
                                               monitoring, has stable control of his                   the last five years. His endocrinologist               warning in the past 12 months and no
                                               diabetes using insulin, and is able to                  certifies that Mr. Moerer understands                  recurrent (two or more) severe
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                                               drive a CMV safely. Mr. Madenford                       diabetes management and monitoring,                    hypoglycemic episodes in the last five
                                               meets the requirements of the vision                    has stable control of his diabetes using               years. Her endocrinologist certifies that
                                               standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                   insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                    Ms. Pressley understands diabetes
                                               optometrist examined him in 2017 and                    safely. Mr. Moerer meets the                           management and monitoring has stable
                                               certified that he does not have diabetic                requirements of the vision standard at                 control of her diabetes using insulin,
                                               retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL                     49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                  and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms.
                                               from Pennsylvania.                                      examined him in 2017 and certified that                Pressley meets the requirements of the


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                                               vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).                has stable control of his diabetes using               certifies that Mr. Smith understands
                                               Her optometrist examined her in 2017                    insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                    diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               and certified that she does not have                    safely. Mr. Scialanca meets the                        has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               diabetic retinopathy. She holds an                      requirements of the vision standard at                 insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               operator’s license from New Jersey.                     49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                  safely. Mr. Smith meets the
                                                                                                       examined him in 2017 and certified that                requirements of the vision standard at
                                               Darby J. Russo
                                                                                                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                                 Mr. Russo, 57, has had ITDM since                     He holds an operator’s license from                    examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                               2010. His endocrinologist examined him                  Pennsylvania.                                          he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                                                                       He holds a Class A CDL from Nebraska.
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 Robert C. Scott
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                   Mr. Scott, 43, has had ITDM since                    Jeffrey W. Stamper
                                               assistance of another person, or                        2015. His endocrinologist examined him                    Mr. Stamper, 51, has had ITDM since
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                in 2017 and certified that he has had no               2017. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 in loss of consciousness, requiring the                severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   assistance of another person, or                       in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                resulting in impaired cognitive function               assistance of another person, or
                                               certifies that Mr. Russo understands                    that occurred without warning in the                   resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                that occurred without warning in the
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                  past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     the last five years. His endocrinologist               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               safely. Mr. Russo meets the                             certifies that Mr. Scott understands                   the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  diabetes management and monitoring,                    certifies that Mr. Stamper understands
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                               has stable control of his diabetes using               diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               ophthalmologist examined him in 2017                    insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                    has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               and certified that he does not have                     safely. Mr. Scott meets the requirements               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               diabetic retinopathy. He holds an                       of the vision standard at 49 CFR                       safely. Mr. Stamper meets the
                                               operator’s license from Louisiana.                      391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined                requirements of the vision standard at
                                                                                                       him in 2017 and certified that he does                 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               Gary S. Schreiner
                                                                                                       not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds                ophthalmologist examined him in 2017
                                                 Mr. Schreiner, 63, has had ITDM                       an operator’s license from Wisconsin.                  and certified that he does not have
                                               since 2017. His endocrinologist                                                                                diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A
                                               examined him in 2017 and certified that                 Thermond D. Smith
                                                                                                                                                              CDL from Missouri.
                                               he has had no severe hypoglycemic                          Mr. Smith, 58, has had ITDM since
                                               reactions resulting in loss of                          2016. His endocrinologist examined him                 Wayne R. Steffler
                                               consciousness, requiring the assistance                 in 2017 and certified that he has had no                 Mr. Steffler, 60, has had ITDM since
                                               of another person, or resulting in                      severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                2017. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               impaired cognitive function that                        in loss of consciousness, requiring the                in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               occurred without warning in the past 12                 assistance of another person, or                       severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               months and no recurrent (two or more)                   resulting in impaired cognitive function               in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                     that occurred without warning in the                   assistance of another person, or
                                               last five years. His endocrinologist                    past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               certifies that Mr. Schreiner understands                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                  that occurred without warning in the
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     the last five years. His endocrinologist               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                certifies that Mr. Smith understands                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     diabetes management and monitoring,                    the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               safely. Mr. Schreiner meets the                         has stable control of his diabetes using               certifies that Mr. Steffler understands
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                    diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                               safely. Mr. Smith meets the                            has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               ophthalmologist examined him in 2017                    requirements of the vision standard at                 insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               and certified that he does not have                     49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                  safely. Mr. Steffler meets the
                                               diabetic retinopathy. He holds an                       examined him in 2017 and certified that                requirements of the vision standard at
                                               operator’s license from Florida.                        he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                                                                                       He holds an operator’s license from                    examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                               Nicholas A. Scialanca
                                                                                                       Illinois.                                              he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                                 Mr. Scialanca, 23, has had ITDM since                                                                        He holds a Class A CDL from New York.
                                               2010. His endocrinologist examined him                  Edward D. Smith
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. Smith, 52, has had ITDM since                    Thomas J. Stylc
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 2013. His endocrinologist examined him                   Mr. Stylc, 59, has had ITDM since
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 in 2017 and certified that he has had no               2017. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               assistance of another person, or                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                in 2017 and certified that he has had no
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                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                in loss of consciousness, requiring the                severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    assistance of another person, or                       in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 resulting in impaired cognitive function               assistance of another person, or
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   that occurred without warning in the                   resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                that occurred without warning in the
                                               certifies that Mr. Scialanca understands                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                  past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     the last five years. His endocrinologist               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in


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                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                that occurred without warning in the                   Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and
                                               certifies that Mr. Stylc understands                    past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                you will find all documents and
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                  comments related to this notice.
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                the last five years. His endocrinologist                 Issued on: January 5, 2018.
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     certifies that Mr. Wiswell understands                 Larry W. Minor,
                                               safely. Mr. Stylc meets the requirements                diabetes management and monitoring,
                                                                                                                                                              Associate Administrator for Policy.
                                               of the vision standard at 49 CFR                        has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined                                                                        [FR Doc. 2018–00561 Filed 1–12–18; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                       insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               him in 2017 and certified that he does                  safely. Mr. Wiswell meets the                          BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P

                                               not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds                 requirements of the vision standard at
                                               a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.                        49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                                                                                       examined him in 2017 and certified that                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                               Todd A. Vanwinkle
                                                                                                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                 Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                  Mr. Vanwinkle, 53, has had ITDM                      He holds a Class B CDL from Maine.
                                               since 2010. His endocrinologist                                                                                Administration
                                               examined him in 2017 and certified that                 III. Request for Comments
                                               he has had no severe hypoglycemic                          In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)               [Docket No. FMCSA–2017–0023]
                                               reactions resulting in loss of                          and 31315, FMCSA requests public                       Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
                                               consciousness, requiring the assistance                 comment from all interested persons on                 Applications; Vision
                                               of another person, or resulting in                      the exemption petitions described in
                                               impaired cognitive function that                        this notice. We will consider all                      AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                               occurred without warning in the past 12                 comments received before the close of                  Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
                                               months and no recurrent (two or more)                   business on the closing date indicated                 ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
                                               severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                     in the dates section of the notice.
                                               last five years. His endocrinologist                                                                           SUMMARY:   FMCSA announces its
                                               certifies that Mr. Vanwinkle                            IV. Submitting Comments
                                                                                                                                                              decision to exempt 25 individuals from
                                               understands diabetes management and                        You may submit your comments and                    the vision requirement in the Federal
                                               monitoring, has stable control of his                   material online or by fax, mail, or hand               Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
                                               diabetes using insulin, and is able to                  delivery, but please use only one of                   (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial
                                               drive a CMV safely. Mr. Vanwinkle                       these means. FMCSA recommends that                     motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate
                                               meets the requirements of the vision                    you include your name and a mailing                    commerce. They are unable to meet the
                                               standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                   address, an email address, or a phone                  vision requirement in one eye for
                                               optometrist examined him in 2017 and                    number in the body of your document                    various reasons. The exemptions enable
                                               certified that he does not have diabetic                so that FMCSA can contact you if there                 these individuals to operate CMVs in
                                               retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL                     are questions regarding your                           interstate commerce without meeting
                                               from Nebraska.                                          submission.                                            the vision requirement in one eye.
                                                                                                          To submit your comment online, go to                DATES: The exemptions were applicable
                                               Jacob W. Williams                                       http://www.regulations.gov and in the                  on October 19, 2017. The exemptions
                                                 Mr. Williams, 41, has had ITDM since                  search box insert the docket number                    expire on October 19, 2019.
                                               2017. His endocrinologist examined him                  FMCSA–2017–0286 and click the search
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                                                                       FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
                                                                                                       button. When the new screen appears,
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 click on the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’                     Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 button on the right hand side of the                   Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
                                               assistance of another person, or                        page. On the new page, enter                           fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                information required including the                     Department of Transportation, 1200
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    specific section of this document to                   New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 which each comment applies, and                        Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   provide a reason for each suggestion or                hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                recommendation. If you submit your                     Monday through Friday, except Federal
                                               certifies that Mr. Williams understands                 comments by mail or hand delivery,                     holidays. If you have questions
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     submit them in an unbound format, no                   regarding viewing or submitting
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for            material to the docket, contact Docket
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     copying and electronic filing. If you                  Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
                                               safely. Mr. Williams meets the                          submit comments by mail and would                      SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  like to know that they reached the                     I. Electronic Access
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   facility, please enclose a stamped, self-
                                               examined him in 2017 and certified that                 addressed postcard or envelope.                          You may see all the comments online
                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                     We will consider all comments and                   through the Federal Document
                                               He holds a Class A CDL from                             materials received during the comment                  Management System (FDMS) at http://
                                               Pennsylvania.                                           period. FMCSA may issue a final                        www.regulations.gov.
                                                                                                       determination at any time after the close                Docket: For access to the docket to
                                               Kevin A. Wiswell                                                                                               read background documents or
                                                                                                       of the comment period.
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                                                 Mr. Wiswell, 59, has had ITDM since                                                                          comments, go to http://
                                               2017. His endocrinologist examined him                  V. Viewing Comments and Documents                      www.regulations.gov and/or Room
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                  To view comments, as well as any                     W12–140 on the ground level of the
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 documents mentioned in this preamble,                  West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 go to http://www.regulations.gov and in                SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and
                                               assistance of another person, or                        the search box insert the docket number                5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                FMCSA–2017–0286 and click ‘‘Search.’’                  except Federal holidays.


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of applications for exemption; request for comments.
DatesComments must be received on or before February 15, 2018.
ContactMs. 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 Citation83 FR 2283 

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