83 FR 33295 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 137 (July 17, 2018)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 137 (July 17, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-15263 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 137 (Tuesday, July 17, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 33295-33297] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-15263] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2006-24210; FMCSA-2010-0162; FMCSA-2012-0162; FMCSA- 2012-0163; FMCSA-2014-0018] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 94 individuals from its prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. The exemptions enable these individuals with ITDM to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before August 16, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2006-24210; FMCSA-2010-0162; FMCSA-2012-0162; FMCSA-2012-0163; FMCSA-2014-0018 using any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Fax: 1-202-493-2251. Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number(s) for this notice. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below for further information. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day e.t., 365 days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments online. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/privacy. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, 202-366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption for five years if it finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved absent such exemption.'' The statute also allows the Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 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 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 94 individuals listed in this notice have requested renewal of their exemptions from the diabetes standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), in accordance with FMCSA procedures. Accordingly, FMCSA has evaluated these applications for renewal on their merits and decided to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. II. Request for Comments Interested parties or organizations possessing information that would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the exemption of a driver. III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon application. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each of the 94 applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the diabetes requirement (71 FR 32177; 71 FR 45097; 75 FR 36775; 75 FR 50797; 77 FR 36333; 77 FR 40941; 77 FR 46791; 77 FR 51845; 79 FR 41723; 79 FR 56105; 81 FR 91242). They have maintained their required medical monitoring and have not exhibited any medical issues that would compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV during the previous two-year exemption period. These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each driver's ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each of these drivers for a period of two years is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of August and are discussed below: As of August 6, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following ten individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from [[Page 33296]] driving CMVs in interstate commerce (77 FR 36333; 77 FR 46791; 81 FR 91242): Bruce R. Bennett (MN) Stephen W. Best (PA) Steven D. Hancock (IN) Michael A. Hendrickson (OR) James B. Hills (KS) Charles Keegan, Jr. (NJ) Londell W. Luther (MD) Darrell L. Meadows (TX) Allyn E. Smith (SD) Jason R. Zeorian (NE) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2012-0162. Their exemptions are applicable as of August 6, 2018, and will expire on August 6, 2020. As of August 8, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 23 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (71 FR 32177; 71 FR 45097; 81 FR 91242): Scott R. Anderson (WI) Robert R. Chase (NE) Todd A. Dean (WV) Dale R. Gansz (IL) Donald W. Havourd, Sr. (CT) Jeffrey M. King (OR) Jeffrey S. Knight (WA) Edward V. Kruse (IA) Lee P. Lembke (WI) Dominick T. Mastroni (KS) Derril W. Nunnally (GA) Robert L. Pflugler, Jr. (PA) Ronald B. Purdum (IL) Wilbert C. Rasely, Jr. (PA) Ron R. Rawson (AZ) Duane C. Rieger (ND) Gregory A. Rigg (MI) Vernon L. Small (CO) Walter D. Stowman (NJ) Henry B. Walker-Waltz (OR) Arthur C. Webber (PA) Scott A. Wertz (ND) Danny R. Wood (MO) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2006-24210. Their exemptions are applicable as of August 8, 2018, and will expire on August 8, 2020. As of August 17, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 7 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (75 FR 36775; 75 FR 50797; 81 FR 91242): Gary L. Alexander (MO) Daniel E. Bergstresser (NY) Stephen F. Clendenin (NY) Pradip B. Desai (PA) Howard M. Galton (IL) Steve Gumienny (CA) Hubert S. Paxton (KY) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2010-0162. Their exemptions are applicable as of August 17, 2018, and will expire on August 17, 2020. As of August 19, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 45 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (79 FR 41723; 79 FR 56105; 81 FR 91242): Charles Ackerman Jr. (NJ) William J. Applebee (WI) Benjamin L. Baxter (MI) Stephen M. Berggren (MN) Patrick J. Burns (MN) Robert L. Caudill (OH) Charles L. Cran (WI) Kevin W. Elder (NC) Michael J. Eldridge, Sr. (IA) Kevin D. Erickson (WI) Dale A. Godejohn (ND) Robert R. Gonzales (CA) Norman D. Groves (MO) Kenneth F. Gwaltney (IN) Mathew R. Hale (KS) Donald K. Hamilton (FL) John L. Holtzclaw (MO) Christopher H. Horn (NH) Kip J. Kauffman (WI) Christopher J. Kittoe (WI) Joshua L. Kroetch (MN) Salvador Lopez (AZ) Joseph M. Macias (NM) Robert J. Marino (NJ) David J. McCoy (UT) William E. Medlin (MN) Carlos A. Napoles, Jr. (NJ) Kathryn J. Nelms (KS) Antonio C. Oliveira (PA) Christopher P. Overton (IL) Stephen J. Pelton (PA) Bryant S. Perry (NC) Kenneth R. Perschon (IL) Joseph R. Polhamus (LA) Rodney B. Roberts (MS) Mark J. Rone (IL) John J. Steigauf (MN) William L. Thompson (MN) Robert D. Watts (TX) Cindy L. Wells (NY) Charles W. White (IN) Michael G. Worl (MT) Tommy W. Wornick (TX) Robert T. Yeftich (IN) Chad C. Yerkey (PA) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2014-0018. Their exemptions are applicable as of August 19, 2018, and will expire on August 19, 2020. As of August 27, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following nine individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (77 FR 40941; 77 FR 51845; 81 FR 91242): Randall W. Amtower (WV) Steven Brickey (CO) Randall L. Corrick (ND) Raymond G. Gravesandy (NY) Gregory M. Harris (TX) Kelly M. Keller (ND) Joseph L. Miska (MN) Jacob D. Oxford (ID) Ramon I. Zamora-Ortiz (WA) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2012-0163. Their exemptions are applicable as of August 27, 2018, and will expire on August 27, 2020. IV. Conditions and Requirements: The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions: (1) Each driver must submit a quarterly monitoring checklist completed by the treating endocrinologist as well as an annual checklist with a comprehensive medical evaluation; (2) each driver must report within two business days of occurrence, all episodes of severe hypoglycemia, significant complications, or inability to manage diabetes; also, any involvement in an accident or any other adverse event in a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or not it is related to an episode of hypoglycemia; (3) each driver must submit an annual ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report; and (4) each driver must provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver's qualification file, or keep a copy in his/her driver's qualification file if he/she is self-employed. The driver must also have a copy of the exemption when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. The exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315. V. Preemption During the period the exemption is in effect, no State shall enforce any law or regulation that conflicts with this exemption with respect to a person operating under the exemption. [[Page 33297]] VI. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 94 exemption applications, FMCSA renews the exemptions of the aforementioned drivers from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each exemption will be valid for two years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. Issued on: July 12, 2018. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2018-15263 Filed 7-16-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and docket number(s) for this notice. Note if that person has no established
you will find all documents and that all comments received will be medical history or clinical diagnosis of
comments related to this notice. posted without change to http:// diabetes mellitus currently requiring
Issued on: July 12, 2018. www.regulations.gov, including any insulin for control.
personal information provided. Please The 94 individuals listed in this
Larry W. Minor,
see the Privacy Act heading below for notice have requested renewal of their
Associate Administrator for Policy.
further information. exemptions from the diabetes standard
[FR Doc. 2018–15261 Filed 7–16–18; 8:45 am] in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), in accordance
Docket: For access to the docket to
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P with FMCSA procedures. Accordingly,
read background documents or
comments, go to http:// FMCSA has evaluated these
www.regulations.gov at any time or applications for renewal on their merits
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and decided to extend each exemption
Room W12–140 on the ground level of
Federal Motor Carrier Safety the West Building, 1200 New Jersey for a renewable two-year period.
Administration Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 II. Request for Comments
a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through
[Docket No. FMCSA–2006–24210; FMCSA– Friday, except Federal holidays. The Interested parties or organizations
2010–0162; FMCSA–2012–0162; FMCSA– possessing information that would
2012–0163; FMCSA–2014–0018]
FDMS is available 24 hours each day
e.t., 365 days each year. If you want otherwise show that any, or all, of these
acknowledgment that we received your drivers are not currently achieving the
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption statutory level of safety should
Applications; Diabetes comments, please include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope or immediately notify FMCSA. The
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety postcard or print the acknowledgement Agency will evaluate any adverse
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. page that appears after submitting evidence submitted and, if safety is
ACTION: Notice of renewal of comments online. being compromised or if continuation of
exemptions; request for comments. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 the exemption would not be consistent
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments with the goals and objectives of 49
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will
from the public to better inform its
decision to renew exemptions for 94 take immediate steps to revoke the
rulemaking process. DOT posts these
individuals from its prohibition in the exemption of a driver.
comments, without edit, including any
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
personal information the commenter III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions
Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons
provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an
(ITDM) from operating commercial as described in the system of records
exemption may be granted for no longer
motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
than two years from its approval date
commerce. The exemptions enable these be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
and may be renewed upon application.
individuals with ITDM to continue to privacy.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
operate CMVs in interstate commerce. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. and 31315, each of the 94 applicants has
DATES: Each group of renewed Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical satisfied the renewal conditions for
exemptions were applicable on the Programs Division, 202–366–4001, obtaining an exemption from the
dates stated in the discussions below fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, diabetes requirement (71 FR 32177; 71
and will expire on the dates stated in Department of Transportation, 1200 FR 45097; 75 FR 36775; 75 FR 50797;
the discussions below. Comments must New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, 77 FR 36333; 77 FR 40941; 77 FR 46791;
be received on or before August 16, Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office 77 FR 51845; 79 FR 41723; 79 FR 56105;
2018. hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 81 FR 91242). They have maintained
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
e.t., Monday through Friday, except their required medical monitoring and
bearing the Federal Docket Management Federal holidays. If you have questions have not exhibited any medical issues
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– regarding viewing or submitting that would compromise their ability to
2006–24210; FMCSA–2010–0162; material to the docket, contact Docket safely operate a CMV during the
FMCSA–2012–0162; FMCSA–2012– Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. previous two-year exemption period.
0163; FMCSA–2014–0018 using any of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These factors provide an adequate basis
the following methods: for predicting each driver’s ability to
I. Background
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to continue to drive safely in interstate
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, commerce. Therefore, FMCSA
online instructions for submitting FMCSA may grant an exemption for five concludes that extending the exemption
comments. years if it finds ‘‘such exemption would for each of these drivers for a period of
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; likely achieve a level of safety that is two years is likely to achieve a level of
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 equivalent to or greater than the level safety equal to that existing without the
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building that would be achieved absent such exemption.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, exemption.’’ The statute also allows the In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
Washington, DC 20590–0001. Agency to renew exemptions at the end and 31315, the following groups of
• Hand Delivery: West Building of the five-year period. FMCSA grants drivers received renewed exemptions in
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two- the month of August and are discussed
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, year period to align with the maximum below:
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., duration of a driver’s medical As of August 6, 2018, and in
Monday through Friday, except Federal certification. accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
Holidays. The physical qualification standard 31315, the following ten individuals
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. for drivers regarding diabetes found in have satisfied the renewal conditions for
Instructions: Each submission must 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person obtaining an exemption from the rule
include the Agency name and the is physically qualified to drive a CMV prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
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VI. Conclusion that all comments received will be will evaluate the qualifications of each
Based upon its evaluation of the 94 posted without change to http:// applicant to determine whether granting
exemption applications, FMCSA renews www.regulations.gov, including any the exemption will achieve the required
the exemptions of the aforementioned personal information provided. Please level of safety mandated by statute.
drivers from the rule prohibiting drivers see the Privacy Act heading below for The physical qualification standard
further information. for drivers regarding diabetes found in
with ITDM from driving CMVs in
Docket: For access to the docket to 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person
interstate commerce. In accordance with
read background documents or is physically qualified to drive a CMV
49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each
comments, go to http:// if that person has no established
exemption will be valid for two years
www.regulations.gov at any time or medical history or clinical diagnosis of
unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.
Room W12–140 on the ground level of diabetes mellitus currently requiring
Issued on: July 12, 2018. the West Building, 1200 New Jersey insulin for control. The Agency
Larry W. Minor, Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, between 9 established the current requirement for
Associate Administrator for Policy. a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through diabetes in 1970 because several risk
[FR Doc. 2018–15263 Filed 7–16–18; 8:45 am] Friday, except Federal holidays. The studies indicated that drivers with
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P FDMS is available 24 hours each day diabetes had a higher rate of crash
e.t., 365 days each year. If you want involvement than the general
acknowledgment that we received your population.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION comments, please include a self- FMCSA established its diabetes
addressed, stamped envelope or exemption program, based on the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety postcard or print the acknowledgement Agency’s July 2000 study entitled ‘‘A
Administration page that appears after submitting Report to Congress on the Feasibility of
comments online. a Program to Qualify Individuals with
[Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0032]
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus to
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments Operate in Interstate Commerce as
Applications; Diabetes Mellitus from the public to better inform its Directed by the Transportation Act for
rulemaking process. DOT posts these the 21st Century.’’ The report concluded
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety that a safe and practicable protocol to
comments, without edit, including any
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. allow some drivers with ITDM to
personal information the commenter
ACTION: Notice of applications for provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, operate CMVs is feasible. The
exemption; request for comments. as described in the system of records September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441),
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can Federal Register notice in conjunction
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of with the November 8, 2005 (70 FR
applications from 54 individuals for an be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
privacy. 67777), Federal Register notice provides
exemption from the prohibition in the the current protocol for allowing such
Federal Motor Carrier Safety FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. drivers to operate CMVs in interstate
Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical commerce.
with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, FMCSA notes that section 4129 of the
(ITDM) operating a commercial motor fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Safe, Accountable, Flexible and
vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If Department of Transportation, 1200 Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
granted, the exemptions would enable New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, Legacy for Users requires the Secretary
these individuals with ITDM to operate Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office to revise its diabetes exemption program
CMVs in interstate commerce. hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., established on September 3, 2003 (68 FR
DATES: Comments must be received on Monday through Friday, except Federal 52441). The revision must provide for
or before August 16, 2018. holidays. If you have questions individual assessment of drivers with
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments regarding viewing or submitting diabetes mellitus, and be consistent
bearing the Federal Docket Management material to the docket, contact Docket with the criteria described in section
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. 4018 of the Transportation Equity Act
2018–0032 using any of the following SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 31305).
methods: Section 4129 requires: (1) Elimination of
I. Background
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to the requirement for three years of
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, experience operating CMVs while being
online instructions for submitting FMCSA may grant an exemption from treated with insulin; and (2)
comments. the FMCSRs for a five-year period if it establishment of a specified minimum
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; finds ‘‘such exemption would likely period of insulin use to demonstrate
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 achieve a level of safety that is stable control of diabetes before being
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building equivalent to or greater than the level allowed to operate a CMV.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, that would be achieved absent such In response to section 4129, FMCSA
Washington, DC 20590–0001. exemption.’’ The statute also allows the made immediate revisions to the
• Hand Delivery: West Building Agency to renew exemptions at the end diabetes exemption program established
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 of the five-year period. FMCSA grants by the September 3, 2003 notice.
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two- FMCSA discontinued use of the three-
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., year period to align with the maximum year driving experience and fulfilled the
Monday through Friday, except Federal duration of a driver’s medical requirements of section 4129 while
Holidays. certification. continuing to ensure that operation of
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. The 54 individuals listed in this CMVs by drivers with ITDM will
Instructions: Each submission must notice have requested an exemption achieve the requisite level of safety
include the Agency name and the from the diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR required of all exemptions granted
docket number(s) for this notice. Note 391.41(b)(3). Accordingly, the Agency under 49 U.S.C. 31136 (e). Section
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| Action | Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. | |
| Dates | Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before August 16, 2018. | |
| Contact | Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, 202-366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826. | |
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