83_FR_40800 83 FR 40642 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus

83 FR 40642 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 158 (August 15, 2018)

Page Range40642-40648
FR Document2018-17591

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 39 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-2018-0202]


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 39 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 September 14, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2018-0202 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, 
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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 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions

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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 39 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

Jeffrey L. Barton

    Mr. Barton, 53, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Barton understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Barton meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Kansas.

Michael J. Beattie

    Mr. Beattie, 60, has had ITDM since 2018. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Beattie understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Beattie meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Tennessee.

Timothy W. Beeny

    Mr. Beeny, 56, has had ITDM since 2018. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Beeny understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Beeny meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Kentucky.

Joseph A. Bradley

    Mr. Bradley, 54, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Bradley understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bradley meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy.

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He holds an operator's license from Indiana.

Harold B. Bryan

    Mr. Bryan, 25, has had ITDM since 2016. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Bryan understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bryan meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Idaho.

Javis B. Cruz

    Mr. Cruz, 31, has had ITDM since 2018. His endocrinologist examined 
him in 2018 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. Cruz understands diabetes management 
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and 
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Cruz meets the requirements of the 
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him 
in 2018 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He 
holds an operator's license from New Mexico.

Matthew A. Cunningham

    Mr. Cunningham, 57, has had ITDM since 2016. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Cunningham understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Cunningham meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from New York.

Victor J. Da-Chao

    Mr. Da-Chao, 61, has had ITDM since 2009. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Da-Chao understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Da-Chao meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from 
Maryland.

Timothy S. Danley

    Mr. Danley, 50, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Danley understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Danley meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Texas.

Richard G. Dattler, Jr.

    Mr. Dattler, 51, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Dattler understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Dattler meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Oregon.

Ellen M. Diggs

    Ms. Diggs, 51, has had ITDM since 1994. Her endocrinologist 
examined her in 2018 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. Diggs understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of her diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Diggs meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her 
ophthalmologist examined her in 2018 and certified that she does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. She holds an operator's license from Kansas.

Marven J. Finken

    Mr. Finken, 53, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Finken understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Finken meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota.

Randie S. Fisher, Jr.

    Mr. Fisher, 22, has had ITDM since 2008. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Fisher understands

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diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Fisher meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Missouri.

Jason J. Fleisch

    Mr. Fleisch, 43, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Fleisch understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Fleisch meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Pennsylvania.

Ryan M. Galusha

    Mr. Galusha, 29, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Galusha understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Galusha meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from New York.

Raymond M. Hamlin

    Mr. Hamlin, 75, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Hamlin understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hamlin meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Maine.

Steven L. Hare, Jr.

    Mr. Hare, 26, has had ITDM since 1997. His endocrinologist examined 
him in 2018 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. Hare understands diabetes management 
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and 
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hare meets the requirements of the 
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him 
in 2018 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He 
holds an operator's license from North Carolina.

Joshua R. Hedges

    Mr. Hedges, 28, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Hedges understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hedges meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Missouri.

Vicky L. Hill

    Ms. Hill, 63, has had ITDM since 2010. Her endocrinologist examined 
her in 2018 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. Hill understands diabetes management 
and monitoring, has stable control of her diabetes using insulin, and 
is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Hill meets the requirements of the 
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her ophthalmologist examined 
her in 2018 and certified that she has stable nonproliferative diabetic 
retinopathy. She holds an operator's license from Washington.

Charles O. Hudson

    Mr. Hudson, 59, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Hudson understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hudson meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Tennessee.

James A. Keebaugh

    Mr. Keebaugh, 57, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Keebaugh understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Keebaugh meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2018 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from 
Pennsylvania.

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Rein R. Kori

    Mr. Kori, 22, has had ITDM since 2008. His endocrinologist examined 
him in 2018 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. Kori understands diabetes management 
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and 
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Kori meets the requirements of the 
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him 
in 2018 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He 
holds an operator's license from Tennessee.

Thomas C. McGee

    Mr. McGee, 35, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. McGee understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. McGee meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from South 
Carolina.

Anton Means

    Mr. Means, 58, has had ITDM since 2018. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Means understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Means meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Illinois.

Andrew P. Metze

    Mr. Metze, 25, has had ITDM since 2006. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Metze understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Metze meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from South 
Carolina.

Christopher J. Misner

    Mr. Misner, 42, has had ITDM since 1987. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Misner understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Misner meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Michigan.

Mohamed S. Mohamed

    Mr. Mohamed, 46, has had ITDM since 2018. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Mohamed understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Mohamed meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Massachusetts.

Eugene G. Mueller

    Mr. Mueller, 72, has had ITDM since 1959. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Mueller understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Mueller meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2018 and certified that he has stable 
proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from 
Wisconsin.

Reginald J. Pokorny

    Mr. Pokorny, 41, has had ITDM since 2016. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Pokorny understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Pokorny meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Nebraska.

Vernon C. Read

    Mr. Read, 56, has had ITDM since 1985. His endocrinologist examined 
him in 2018 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. Read understands diabetes management 
and monitoring,

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has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive 
a CMV safely. Mr. Read meets the requirements of the vision standard at 
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined him in 2018 and 
certified that he has stable nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He 
holds an operator's license from California.

John W. Rosenthal

    Mr. Rosenthal, 75, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Rosenthal understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Rosenthal meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Idaho.

Steve A. Santamaria

    Mr. Santamaria, 40, has had ITDM since 2007. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Santamaria understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Santamaria meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Illinois.

Ricky J. Sawyer

    Mr. Sawyer, 33, has had ITDM since 1987. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Sawyer understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Sawyer meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2018 and certified that he has stable 
proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from 
Alaska.

Justin G. Simpson

    Mr. Simpson, 31, has had ITDM since 1999. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Simpson understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Simpson meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Ohio.

Jacob H. Turner

    Mr. Turner, 24, has had ITDM since 2004. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Turner understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Turner meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Arkansas.

Chad E. Vanscoy

    Mr. Vanscoy, 47, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Vanscoy understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Vanscoy meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2018 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Ohio.

Phillip M. Woods

    Mr. Woods, 59, has had ITDM since 2016. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Woods understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Woods meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2018 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Michigan.

Robert W. Youdath

    Mr. Youdath, 34, has had ITDM since 1992. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2018 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. Youdath understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Youdath meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Ohio.

Brian D. Zoll

    Mr. Zoll, 53, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist examined 
him in 2018 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic 
reactions resulting

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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. Zoll understands diabetes management and monitoring, 
has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive 
a CMV safely. Mr. Zoll meets the requirements of the vision standard at 
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in 2018 and 
certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class 
A CDL from Ohio.

III. Request for Comments

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

IV. Submitting Comments

    You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail, 
or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA 
recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email 
address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that FMCSA 
can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and 
in the search box insert the docket number FMCSA-2018-0202 and click 
the search button. When the new screen appears, click on the blue 
``Comment Now!'' button on the right hand side of the page. On the new 
page, enter information required including the specific section of this 
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each 
suggestion or recommendation. If you submit your comments by mail or 
hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ 
by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit 
comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the facility, 
please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope.
    We will consider all comments and materials received during the 
comment period. FMCSA may issue a final determination at any time after 
the close of the comment period.

V. Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this 
preamble, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert 
the docket number FMCSA-2018-0202 and click ``Search.'' Next, click 
``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments 
related to this notice.

    Issued on: August 9, 2018.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2018-17591 Filed 8-14-18; 8:45 am]
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                                               complications, or inability to manage                   Jeffrey C. Olson (SD)                                 ADDRESSES:   You may submit comments
                                               diabetes; also, any involvement in an                   Robin L. Phillips (PA)                                bearing the Federal Docket Management
                                               accident or any other adverse event in                  Roosevelt Price (MS)                                  System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
                                               a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or                   William P. Raben (AL)                                 2018–0202 using any of the following
                                               not it is related to an episode of                      Dennis B. Segel (WA)                                  methods:
                                               hypoglycemia; (3) each driver must                      Daniel A. Slattery (IN)                                  • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                               provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s                 Mathew C. Smart (TX)                                  http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                               or optometrist’s report to the Medical                  Jeffrey J. Smith (VA)                                 online instructions for submitting
                                               Examiner at the time of the annual                      Charles D. Smith, Jr. (IN)                            comments.
                                               medical examination; and (4) each                       Patrick J. Snell (IA)                                    • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
                                               driver must provide a copy of the                       Rodney M. Stephens (PA)                               U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
                                               annual medical certification to the                     Robert A. Swasey, Jr. (ME)                            New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
                                               employer for retention in the driver’s                  Kevin R. Terpstra (IL)                                Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                               qualification file, or keeping a copy in                Richard D. Thompson (NY)                              Washington, DC 20590–0001.
                                               his/her driver’s qualification file if he/              William D. Thull (IL)                                    • Hand Delivery: West Building
                                               she is self-employed. The driver must                   Billy J. Thurnall (IN)                                Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
                                               also have a copy of the exemption when                  John T. Tuck, Jr. (NJ)                                New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
                                               driving, for presentation to a duly                     Roy D. Wendte (IL)                                    DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t.,
                                               authorized Federal, State, or local                     Bailey Westgate (ID)                                  Monday through Friday, except Federal
                                               enforcement official.                                   Walter L. Williams (AR)                               Holidays.
                                                                                                          In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)                 • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
                                               VI. Preemption                                          and 31315, each exemption will be valid                  Instructions: Each submission must
                                                  During the period the exemption is in                for two years from the effective date                 include the Agency name and the
                                               effect, no State shall enforce any law or               unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The                  docket number(s) for this notice. Note
                                               regulation that conflicts with this                     exemption will be revoked if the                      that all comments received will be
                                               exemption with respect to a person                      following occurs: (1) The person fails to             posted without change to http://
                                               operating under the exemption.                          comply with the terms and conditions                  www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                                                                       of the exemption; (2) the exemption has               personal information provided. Please
                                               VII. Conclusion
                                                                                                       resulted in a lower level of safety than              see the Privacy Act heading below for
                                                 Based upon its evaluation of the 53                   was maintained prior to being granted;                further information.
                                               exemption applications, FMCSA                           or (3) continuation of the exemption                     Docket: For access to the docket to
                                               exempts the following drivers from the                  would not be consistent with the goals                read background documents or
                                               diabetes requirement in 49 CFR                          and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and              comments, go to http://
                                               391.41(b)(10), subject to the                           31315.                                                www.regulations.gov at any time or
                                               requirements cited above:                                 Issued on: August 9, 2018.
                                                                                                                                                             Room W12–140 on the ground level of
                                               Gary M. Athanas (OR)                                                                                          the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
                                                                                                       Larry W. Minor,
                                               Gary R. Babcock (CT)                                                                                          Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9
                                                                                                       Associate Administrator for Policy.                   a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through
                                               Jennifer L. Baker (NC)                                  [FR Doc. 2018–17593 Filed 8–14–18; 8:45 am]
                                               Lesley L. Beasley (AL)                                                                                        Friday, except Federal holidays. The
                                               Theresa J. Blackman (IN)
                                                                                                       BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P                                FDMS is available 24 hours each day
                                               Jeffrey D. Boutin (GA)                                                                                        e.t., 365 days each year. If you want
                                               Douglas P. Chretien (LA)                                                                                      acknowledgment that we received your
                                                                                                       DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          comments, please include a self-
                                               Eugene V. Cost (ND)
                                               James R. Crump (VA)                                     Federal Motor Carrier Safety                          addressed, stamped envelope or
                                               James G. Cucinotta (ME)                                 Administration                                        postcard or print the acknowledgement
                                               Bryan S. Davis (VA)                                                                                           page that appears after submitting
                                                                                                       [Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0202]                          comments online.
                                               Jeremy C. Durand (NY)
                                               Connie S. Erwin (TN)                                                                                             Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
                                                                                                       Qualification of Drivers; Exemption                   U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
                                               Brendan T Farnam (MA)                                   Applications; Diabetes Mellitus
                                               Randall S. Feldt (IA)                                                                                         from the public to better inform its
                                               Travis E. Forrest (PA)                                  AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety                  rulemaking process. DOT posts these
                                               Robert R. Frost (PA)                                    Administration (FMCSA), DOT.                          comments, without edit, including any
                                               Alexander A. Hegyi (NJ)                                                                                       personal information the commenter
                                                                                                       ACTION: Notice of applications for
                                               Sergio Hernandez (IL)                                                                                         provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
                                                                                                       exemption; request for comments.
                                               Scotty A. Hill (NC)                                                                                           as described in the system of records
                                               Billie Hinton (NY)                                      SUMMARY:   FMCSA announces receipt of                 notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
                                               Arild Johansen (ND)                                     applications from 39 individuals for an               be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
                                               Kaleb N. Jones (IL)                                     exemption from the prohibition in the                 privacy.
                                               Reginald Jones (NC)                                     Federal Motor Carrier Safety                          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:     Ms.
                                               Kevin R. Kerrigan (MI)                                  Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons                  Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
                                               William R. Koepplin (ND)                                with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus                Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
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                                               Jeff F. Kress (MN)                                      (ITDM) operating a commercial motor                   fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
                                               Eric J. Kuster (IA)                                     vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If              Department of Transportation, 1200
                                               Michael P. Labrosse (NY)                                granted, the exemptions would enable                  New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,
                                               Michael J. Mason (GA)                                   these individuals with ITDM to operate                Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office
                                               Chad W. Moore (MO)                                      CMVs in interstate commerce.                          hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
                                               Walter N. Morphew, Jr. (IN)                             DATES: Comments must be received on                   Monday through Friday, except Federal
                                               Edward C. Mulvenna, Jr. (NJ)                            or before September 14, 2018.                         holidays. If you have questions


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                                               regarding viewing or submitting                         diabetes mellitus, and be consistent                  Michael J. Beattie
                                               material to the docket, contact Docket                  with the criteria described in section                  Mr. Beattie, 60, has had ITDM since
                                               Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.                     4018 of the Transportation Equity Act                 2018. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 31305).               in 2018 and certified that he has had no
                                               I. Background                                           Section 4129 requires: (1) Elimination of             severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                                                                                       the requirement for three years of                    in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                                  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
                                               that would be achieved absent such                      allowed to operate a CMV.                             the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               exemption.’’ The statute also allows the                   In response to section 4129, FMCSA                 certifies that Mr. Beattie understands
                                               Agency to renew exemptions at the end                   made immediate revisions to the                       diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               of the five-year period. FMCSA grants                                                                         has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                                                                       diabetes exemption program established
                                               exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two-                                                                         insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                                                                       by the September 3, 2003 notice.
                                               year period to align with the maximum                                                                         safely. Mr. Beattie meets the
                                                                                                       FMCSA discontinued use of the three-
                                               duration of a driver’s medical                                                                                requirements of the vision standard at
                                                                                                       year driving experience and fulfilled the             49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                               certification.                                          requirements of section 4129 while
                                                  The 39 individuals listed in this                                                                          examined him in 2018 and certified that
                                                                                                       continuing to ensure that operation of                he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                               notice have requested an exemption                      CMVs by drivers with ITDM will
                                               from the diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR                                                                       He holds a Class A CDL from Tennessee.
                                                                                                       achieve the requisite level of safety
                                               391.41(b)(3). Accordingly, the Agency                                                                         Timothy W. Beeny
                                                                                                       required of all exemptions granted
                                               will evaluate the qualifications of each
                                               applicant to determine whether granting                 under 49 U.S.C. 31136 (e). Section                      Mr. Beeny, 56, has had ITDM since
                                               the exemption will achieve the required                 4129(d) also directed FMCSA to ensure                 2018. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               level of safety mandated by statute.                    that drivers of CMVs with ITDM are not                in 2018 and certified that he has had no
                                                  The physical qualification standard                  held to a higher standard than other                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               for drivers regarding diabetes found in                 drivers, with the exception of limited                in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person                operating, monitoring and medical                     assistance of another person, or
                                               is physically qualified to drive a CMV                  requirements that are deemed medically                resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               if that person has no established                       necessary. The FMCSA concluded that                   that occurred without warning in the
                                               medical history or clinical diagnosis of                all of the operating, monitoring and                  past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               diabetes mellitus currently requiring                   medical requirements set out in the                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               insulin for control. The Agency                         September 3, 2003, notice, except as                  the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               established the current requirement for                 modified, were in compliance with                     certifies that Mr. Beeny understands
                                               diabetes in 1970 because several risk                   section 4129(d). Therefore, all of the                diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               studies indicated that drivers with                     requirements set out in the September 3,              has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               diabetes had a higher rate of crash                     2003, notice, except as modified by the               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               involvement than the general                            notice in the Federal Register on                     safely. Mr. Beeny meets the
                                               population.                                             November 8, 2005 (70 FR 67777),                       requirements of the vision standard at
                                                  FMCSA established its diabetes                       remain in effect.                                     49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               exemption program, based on the                                                                               ophthalmologist examined him in 2018
                                               Agency’s July 2000 study entitled ‘‘A                   II. Qualifications of Applicants                      and certified that he does not have
                                               Report to Congress on the Feasibility of                                                                      diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A
                                               a Program to Qualify Individuals with                   Jeffrey L. Barton                                     CDL from Kentucky.
                                               Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus to                      Mr. Barton, 53, has had ITDM since                  Joseph A. Bradley
                                               Operate in Interstate Commerce as                       2015. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               Directed by the Transportation Act for                                                                          Mr. Bradley, 54, has had ITDM since
                                                                                                       in 2018 and certified that he has had no
                                               the 21st Century.’’ The report concluded                                                                      2015. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                                                                       severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               that a safe and practicable protocol to                                                                       in 2018 and certified that he has had no
                                                                                                       in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               allow some drivers with ITDM to                                                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                                                                                       assistance of another person, or                      in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               operate CMVs is feasible. The
                                                                                                       resulting in impaired cognitive function              assistance of another person, or
                                               September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441),
                                                                                                       that occurred without warning in the                  resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               Federal Register notice in conjunction
                                               with the November 8, 2005 (70 FR                        past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               that occurred without warning in the
                                               67777), Federal Register notice provides                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               the current protocol for allowing such                  the last five years. His endocrinologist              more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               drivers to operate CMVs in interstate                   certifies that Mr. Barton understands                 the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               commerce.                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                   certifies that Mr. Bradley understands
                                                  FMCSA notes that section 4129 of the                 has stable control of his diabetes using              diabetes management and monitoring,
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                                               Safe, Accountable, Flexible and                         insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A                  safely. Mr. Barton meets the                          insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               Legacy for Users requires the Secretary                 requirements of the vision standard at                safely. Mr. Bradley meets the
                                               to revise its diabetes exemption program                49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 requirements of the vision standard at
                                               established on September 3, 2003 (68 FR                 examined him in 2018 and certified that               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                               52441). The revision must provide for                   he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                examined him in 2018 and certified that
                                               individual assessment of drivers with                   He holds a Class A CDL from Kansas.                   he does not have diabetic retinopathy.


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                                               He holds an operator’s license from                     optometrist examined him in 2018 and                  safely. Mr. Dattler meets the
                                               Indiana.                                                certified that he does not have diabetic              requirements of the vision standard at
                                                                                                       retinopathy. He holds an operator’s                   49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                               Harold B. Bryan
                                                                                                       license from New York.                                examined him in 2018 and certified that
                                                 Mr. Bryan, 25, has had ITDM since                                                                           he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                               2016. His endocrinologist examined him                  Victor J. Da-Chao
                                                                                                                                                             He holds an operator’s license from
                                               in 2018 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. Da-Chao, 61, has had ITDM since                 Oregon.
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 2009. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 in 2018 and certified that he has had no              Ellen M. Diggs
                                               assistance of another person, or                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 Ms. Diggs, 51, has had ITDM since
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                in loss of consciousness, requiring the               1994. Her endocrinologist examined her
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    assistance of another person, or                      in 2018 and certified that she has had
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 resulting in impaired cognitive function              no severe hypoglycemic reactions
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   that occurred without warning in the                  resulting in loss of consciousness,
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               requiring the assistance of another
                                               certifies that Mr. Bryan understands                    more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 person, or resulting in impaired
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     the last five years. His endocrinologist              cognitive function that occurred without
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                certifies that Mr. Da-Chao understands                warning in the past 12 months and no
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     diabetes management and monitoring,                   recurrent (two or more) severe
                                               safely. Mr. Bryan meets the                             has stable control of his diabetes using              hypoglycemic episodes in the last five
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   years. Her endocrinologist certifies that
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   safely. Mr. Da-Chao meets the                         Ms. Diggs understands diabetes
                                               examined him in 2018 and certified that                 requirements of the vision standard at                management and monitoring, has stable
                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                             control of her diabetes using insulin,
                                               He holds a Class B CDL from Idaho.                      ophthalmologist examined him in 2018                  and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms.
                                                                                                       and certified that he does not have                   Diggs meets the requirements of the
                                               Javis B. Cruz
                                                                                                       diabetic retinopathy. He holds an                     vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
                                                 Mr. Cruz, 31, has had ITDM since                      operator’s license from Maryland.                     Her ophthalmologist examined her in
                                               2018. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                        2018 and certified that she does not
                                               in 2018 and certified that he has had no                Timothy S. Danley
                                                                                                                                                             have diabetic retinopathy. She holds an
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                   Mr. Danley, 50, has had ITDM since                  operator’s license from Kansas.
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 2014. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               assistance of another person, or                        in 2018 and certified that he has had no              Marven J. Finken
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 Mr. Finken, 53, has had ITDM since
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    in loss of consciousness, requiring the               2017. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 assistance of another person, or                      in 2018 and certified that he has had no
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   resulting in impaired cognitive function              severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                that occurred without warning in the                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               certifies that Mr. Cruz understands                     past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               assistance of another person, or
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                the last five years. His endocrinologist              that occurred without warning in the
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     certifies that Mr. Danley understands                 past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               safely. Mr. Cruz meets the requirements                 diabetes management and monitoring,                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               of the vision standard at 49 CFR                        has stable control of his diabetes using              the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined                 insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   certifies that Mr. Finken understands
                                               him in 2018 and certified that he does                  safely. Mr. Danley meets the                          diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds                 requirements of the vision standard at                has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               an operator’s license from New Mexico.                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                                                                       examined him in 2018 and certified that               safely. Mr. Finken meets the
                                               Matthew A. Cunningham
                                                                                                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                requirements of the vision standard at
                                                 Mr. Cunningham, 57, has had ITDM                      He holds an operator’s license from                   49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                               since 2016. His endocrinologist                         Texas.                                                examined him in 2018 and certified that
                                               examined him in 2018 and certified that                                                                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                               he has had no severe hypoglycemic                       Richard G. Dattler, Jr.
                                                                                                                                                             He holds a Class A CDL from
                                               reactions resulting in loss of                            Mr. Dattler, 51, has had ITDM since                 Minnesota.
                                               consciousness, requiring the assistance                 2015. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               of another person, or resulting in                      in 2018 and certified that he has had no              Randie S. Fisher, Jr.
                                               impaired cognitive function that                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 Mr. Fisher, 22, has had ITDM since
                                               occurred without warning in the past 12                 in loss of consciousness, requiring the               2008. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               months and no recurrent (two or more)                   assistance of another person, or                      in 2018 and certified that he has had no
                                               severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                     resulting in impaired cognitive function              severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               last five years. His endocrinologist                    that occurred without warning in the                  in loss of consciousness, requiring the
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                                               certifies that Mr. Cunningham                           past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               assistance of another person, or
                                               understands diabetes management and                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               monitoring, has stable control of his                   the last five years. His endocrinologist              that occurred without warning in the
                                               diabetes using insulin, and is able to                  certifies that Mr. Dattler understands                past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               drive a CMV safely. Mr. Cunningham                      diabetes management and monitoring,                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               meets the requirements of the vision                    has stable control of his diabetes using              the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                   insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   certifies that Mr. Fisher understands


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                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 person, or resulting in impaired
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                the last five years. His endocrinologist              cognitive function that occurred without
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     certifies that Mr. Hamlin understands                 warning in the past 12 months and no
                                               safely. Mr. Fisher meets the                            diabetes management and monitoring,                   recurrent (two or more) severe
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  has stable control of his diabetes using              hypoglycemic episodes in the last five
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   years. Her endocrinologist certifies that
                                               examined him in 2018 and certified that                 safely. Mr. Hamlin meets the                          Ms. Hill understands diabetes
                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  requirements of the vision standard at                management and monitoring, has stable
                                               He holds an operator’s license from                     49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                             control of her diabetes using insulin,
                                               Missouri.                                               ophthalmologist examined him in 2018                  and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms.
                                                                                                       and certified that he does not have                   Hill meets the requirements of the
                                               Jason J. Fleisch
                                                                                                       diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A              vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
                                                 Mr. Fleisch, 43, has had ITDM since                   CDL from Maine.                                       Her ophthalmologist examined her in
                                               2017. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                        2018 and certified that she has stable
                                               in 2018 and certified that he has had no                Steven L. Hare, Jr.
                                                                                                                                                             nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                   Mr. Hare, 26, has had ITDM since
                                                                                                                                                             She holds an operator’s license from
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 1997. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                                                                                                                             Washington.
                                               assistance of another person, or                        in 2018 and certified that he has had no
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               Charles O. Hudson
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 assistance of another person, or                        Mr. Hudson, 59, has had ITDM since
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   resulting in impaired cognitive function              2010. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                that occurred without warning in the                  in 2018 and certified that he has had no
                                               certifies that Mr. Fleisch understands                  past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                the last five years. His endocrinologist              assistance of another person, or
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     certifies that Mr. Hare understands                   resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               safely. Mr. Fleisch meets the                           diabetes management and monitoring,                   that occurred without warning in the
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  has stable control of his diabetes using              past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               examined him in 2018 and certified that                 safely. Mr. Hare meets the requirements               the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  of the vision standard at 49 CFR                      certifies that Mr. Hudson understands
                                               He holds an operator’s license from                     391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined               diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               Pennsylvania.                                           him in 2018 and certified that he does                has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                                                                       not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               Ryan M. Galusha
                                                                                                       an operator’s license from North                      safely. Mr. Hudson meets the
                                                 Mr. Galusha, 29, has had ITDM since                   Carolina.                                             requirements of the vision standard at
                                               2011. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                        49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               in 2018 and certified that he has had no                Joshua R. Hedges
                                                                                                                                                             ophthalmologist examined him in 2018
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                   Mr. Hedges, 28, has had ITDM since                  and certified that he does not have
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 2011. His endocrinologist examined him                diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A
                                               assistance of another person, or                        in 2018 and certified that he has had no              CDL from Tennessee.
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    in loss of consciousness, requiring the               James A. Keebaugh
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 assistance of another person, or
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   resulting in impaired cognitive function                Mr. Keebaugh, 57, has had ITDM
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                that occurred without warning in the                  since 2011. His endocrinologist
                                               certifies that Mr. Galusha understands                  past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               examined him in 2018 and certified that
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 he has had no severe hypoglycemic
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                the last five years. His endocrinologist              reactions resulting in loss of
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     certifies that Mr. Hedges understands                 consciousness, requiring the assistance
                                               safely. Mr. Galusha meets the                           diabetes management and monitoring,                   of another person, or resulting in
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  has stable control of his diabetes using              impaired cognitive function that
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   occurred without warning in the past 12
                                               examined him in 2018 and certified that                 safely. Mr. Hedges meets the                          months and no recurrent (two or more)
                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  requirements of the vision standard at                severe hypoglycemic episodes in the
                                               He holds an operator’s license from New                 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               York.                                                   examined him in 2018 and certified that               certifies that Mr. Keebaugh understands
                                                                                                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               Raymond M. Hamlin                                                                                             has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                                                                       He holds an operator’s license from
                                                 Mr. Hamlin, 75, has had ITDM since                    Missouri.                                             insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               2011. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                        safely. Mr. Keebaugh meets the
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                                               in 2018 and certified that he has had no                Vicky L. Hill                                         requirements of the vision standard at
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                   Ms. Hill, 63, has had ITDM since                    49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 2010. Her endocrinologist examined her                ophthalmologist examined him in 2018
                                               assistance of another person, or                        in 2018 and certified that she has had                and certified that he has stable
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                no severe hypoglycemic reactions                      nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    resulting in loss of consciousness,                   He holds a Class B CDL from
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 requiring the assistance of another                   Pennsylvania.


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                                               Rein R. Kori                                            He holds an operator’s license from                   requirements of the vision standard at
                                                 Mr. Kori, 22, has had ITDM since                      Illinois.                                             49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               2008. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                        ophthalmologist examined him in 2018
                                                                                                       Andrew P. Metze
                                               in 2018 and certified that he has had no                                                                      and certified that he does not have
                                                                                                         Mr. Metze, 25, has had ITDM since                   diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 2006. His endocrinologist examined him                CDL from Massachusetts.
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 in 2018 and certified that he has had no
                                               assistance of another person, or                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               Eugene G. Mueller
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 Mr. Mueller, 72, has had ITDM since
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    assistance of another person, or                      1959. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 resulting in impaired cognitive function              in 2018 and certified that he has had no
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   that occurred without warning in the                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               certifies that Mr. Kori understands                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 assistance of another person, or
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     the last five years. His endocrinologist              resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                certifies that Mr. Metze understands                  that occurred without warning in the
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     diabetes management and monitoring,                   past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               safely. Mr. Kori meets the requirements                 has stable control of his diabetes using              more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               of the vision standard at 49 CFR                        insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined                 safely. Mr. Metze meets the                           certifies that Mr. Mueller understands
                                               him in 2018 and certified that he does                  requirements of the vision standard at                diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds                 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               an operator’s license from Tennessee.                   examined him in 2018 and certified that               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               Thomas C. McGee                                         he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                safely. Mr. Mueller meets the
                                                                                                       He holds an operator’s license from                   requirements of the vision standard at
                                                 Mr. McGee, 35, has had ITDM since                     South Carolina.                                       49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               2011. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                        ophthalmologist examined him in 2018
                                               in 2018 and certified that he has had no                Christopher J. Misner
                                                                                                                                                             and certified that he has stable
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                   Mr. Misner, 42, has had ITDM since                  proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 1987. His endocrinologist examined him                holds an operator’s license from
                                               assistance of another person, or                        in 2018 and certified that he has had no              Wisconsin.
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    in loss of consciousness, requiring the               Reginald J. Pokorny
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 assistance of another person, or                        Mr. Pokorny, 41, has had ITDM since
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   resulting in impaired cognitive function              2016. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                that occurred without warning in the                  in 2018 and certified that he has had no
                                               certifies that Mr. McGee understands                    past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                the last five years. His endocrinologist              assistance of another person, or
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     certifies that Mr. Misner understands                 resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               safely. Mr. McGee meets the                             diabetes management and monitoring,                   that occurred without warning in the
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  has stable control of his diabetes using              past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               examined him in 2018 and certified that                 safely. Mr. Misner meets the                          the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  requirements of the vision standard at                certifies that Mr. Pokorny understands
                                               He holds an operator’s license from                     49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               South Carolina.                                         examined him in 2018 and certified that               has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               Anton Means                                             he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                                                                       He holds an operator’s license from                   safely. Mr. Pokorny meets the
                                                 Mr. Means, 58, has had ITDM since                     Michigan.                                             requirements of the vision standard at
                                               2018. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                        49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                               in 2018 and certified that he has had no                Mohamed S. Mohamed
                                                                                                                                                             examined him in 2018 and certified that
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                   Mr. Mohamed, 46, has had ITDM                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 since 2018. His endocrinologist                       He holds a Class A CDL from Nebraska.
                                               assistance of another person, or                        examined him in 2018 and certified that
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                he has had no severe hypoglycemic                     Vernon C. Read
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    reactions resulting in loss of                          Mr. Read, 56, has had ITDM since
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 consciousness, requiring the assistance               1985. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   of another person, or resulting in                    in 2018 and certified that he has had no
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                impaired cognitive function that                      severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               certifies that Mr. Means understands                    occurred without warning in the past 12               in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     months and no recurrent (two or more)                 assistance of another person, or
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                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                   resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     last five years. His endocrinologist                  that occurred without warning in the
                                               safely. Mr. Means meets the                             certifies that Mr. Mohamed understands                past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  diabetes management and monitoring,                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   has stable control of his diabetes using              the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               examined him in 2018 and certified that                 insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   certifies that Mr. Read understands
                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  safely. Mr. Mohamed meets the                         diabetes management and monitoring,


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                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 that occurred without warning in the
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     the last five years. His endocrinologist              past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               safely. Mr. Read meets the requirements                 certifies that Mr. Sawyer understands                 more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               of the vision standard at 49 CFR                        diabetes management and monitoring,                   the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist                      has stable control of his diabetes using              certifies that Mr. Vanscoy understands
                                               examined him in 2018 and certified that                 insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               he has stable nonproliferative diabetic                 safely. Mr. Sawyer meets the                          has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               retinopathy. He holds an operator’s                     requirements of the vision standard at                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               license from California.                                49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                             safely. Mr. Vanscoy meets the
                                                                                                       ophthalmologist examined him in 2018                  requirements of the vision standard at
                                               John W. Rosenthal
                                                                                                       and certified that he has stable                      49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                                 Mr. Rosenthal, 75, has had ITDM                       proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He                ophthalmologist examined him in 2018
                                               since 2014. His endocrinologist                         holds an operator’s license from Alaska.              and certified that he has stable
                                               examined him in 2018 and certified that                                                                       nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
                                               he has had no severe hypoglycemic                       Justin G. Simpson
                                                                                                                                                             He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio.
                                               reactions resulting in loss of                            Mr. Simpson, 31, has had ITDM since
                                               consciousness, requiring the assistance                 1999. His endocrinologist examined him                Phillip M. Woods
                                               of another person, or resulting in                      in 2018 and certified that he has had no                Mr. Woods, 59, has had ITDM since
                                               impaired cognitive function that                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               2016. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               occurred without warning in the past 12                 in loss of consciousness, requiring the               in 2018 and certified that he has had no
                                               months and no recurrent (two or more)                   assistance of another person, or                      severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                     resulting in impaired cognitive function              in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               last five years. His endocrinologist                    that occurred without warning in the                  assistance of another person, or
                                               certifies that Mr. Rosenthal understands                past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 that occurred without warning in the
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                the last five years. His endocrinologist              past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     certifies that Mr. Simpson understands                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               safely. Mr. Rosenthal meets the                         diabetes management and monitoring,                   the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  has stable control of his diabetes using              certifies that Mr. Woods understands
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               examined him in 2018 and certified that                 safely. Mr. Simpson meets the                         has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  requirements of the vision standard at                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               He holds a Class B CDL from Idaho.                      49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                             safely. Mr. Woods meets the
                                                                                                       ophthalmologist examined him in 2018                  requirements of the vision standard at
                                               Steve A. Santamaria
                                                                                                       and certified that he does not have                   49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                                  Mr. Santamaria, 40, has had ITDM                     diabetic retinopathy. He holds an                     ophthalmologist examined him in 2018
                                               since 2007. His endocrinologist                         operator’s license from Ohio.                         and certified that he has stable
                                               examined him in 2018 and certified that                                                                       nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
                                               he has had no severe hypoglycemic                       Jacob H. Turner
                                                                                                                                                             He holds a Class A CDL from Michigan.
                                               reactions resulting in loss of                            Mr. Turner, 24, has had ITDM since
                                               consciousness, requiring the assistance                 2004. His endocrinologist examined him                Robert W. Youdath
                                               of another person, or resulting in                      in 2018 and certified that he has had no                Mr. Youdath, 34, has had ITDM since
                                               impaired cognitive function that                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               1992. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               occurred without warning in the past 12                 in loss of consciousness, requiring the               in 2018 and certified that he has had no
                                               months and no recurrent (two or more)                   assistance of another person, or                      severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                     resulting in impaired cognitive function              in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               last five years. His endocrinologist                    that occurred without warning in the                  assistance of another person, or
                                               certifies that Mr. Santamaria                           past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               understands diabetes management and                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 that occurred without warning in the
                                               monitoring, has stable control of his                   the last five years. His endocrinologist              past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               diabetes using insulin, and is able to                  certifies that Mr. Turner understands                 more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               drive a CMV safely. Mr. Santamaria                      diabetes management and monitoring,                   the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               meets the requirements of the vision                    has stable control of his diabetes using              certifies that Mr. Youdath understands
                                               standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                   insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               optometrist examined him in 2018 and                    safely. Mr. Turner meets the                          has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               certified that he does not have diabetic                requirements of the vision standard at                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               retinopathy. He holds an operator’s                     49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 safely. Mr. Youdath meets the
                                               license from Illinois.                                  examined him in 2018 and certified that               requirements of the vision standard at
                                                                                                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               Ricky J. Sawyer
                                                                                                       He holds a Class A CDL from Arkansas.                 ophthalmologist examined him in 2018
                                                 Mr. Sawyer, 33, has had ITDM since                                                                          and certified that he does not have
                                               1987. His endocrinologist examined him                  Chad E. Vanscoy
                                                                                                                                                             diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B
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                                               in 2018 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. Vanscoy, 47, has had ITDM since                 CDL from Ohio.
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 2012. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 in 2018 and certified that he has had no              Brian D. Zoll
                                               assistance of another person, or                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 Mr. Zoll, 53, has had ITDM since
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                in loss of consciousness, requiring the               2017. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    assistance of another person, or                      in 2018 and certified that he has had no
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 resulting in impaired cognitive function              severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting


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                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 go to http://www.regulations.gov and in               5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
                                               assistance of another person, or                        the search box insert the docket number               except Federal holidays.
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                FMCSA–2018–0202 and click ‘‘Search.’’                    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and                U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 you will find all documents and                       from the public to better inform its
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   comments related to this notice.                      rulemaking process. DOT posts these
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                  Issued on: August 9, 2018.                          comments, without edit, including any
                                               certifies that Mr. Zoll understands                                                                           personal information the commenter
                                                                                                       Larry W. Minor,
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                                                                           provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
                                                                                                       Associate Administrator for Policy.
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                                                                      as described in the system of records
                                                                                                       [FR Doc. 2018–17591 Filed 8–14–18; 8:45 am]           notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               safely. Mr. Zoll meets the requirements                 BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P                                be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
                                               of the vision standard at 49 CFR                                                                              privacy.
                                               391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined
                                                                                                       DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          II. Background
                                               him in 2018 and certified that he does
                                               not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds                                                                          On June 18, 2018, FMCSA published
                                                                                                       Federal Motor Carrier Safety                          a notice announcing receipt of
                                               a Class A CDL from Ohio.                                Administration                                        applications from 11 individuals
                                               III. Request for Comments                               [Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0013]                          requesting an exemption from vision
                                                  In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)                                                                      requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10)
                                               and 31315, FMCSA requests public                        Qualification of Drivers; Exemption                   and requested comments from the
                                               comment from all interested persons on                  Applications; Vision                                  public (83 FR 28335). The public
                                               the exemption petitions described in                    AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety                  comment period ended on July 18, 2018,
                                               this notice. We will consider all                       Administration (FMCSA), DOT.                          and no comments were received.
                                               comments received before the close of                                                                            FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility
                                                                                                       ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
                                               business on the closing date indicated                                                                        of these applicants and determined that
                                               in the dates section of the notice.                     SUMMARY:   FMCSA announces its                        granting the exemptions to these
                                                                                                       decision to exempt 11 individuals from                individuals would achieve a level of
                                               IV. Submitting Comments                                                                                       safety equivalent to or greater than the
                                                                                                       the vision requirement in the Federal
                                                  You may submit your comments and                     Motor Carrier Safety Regulations                      level that would be achieved by
                                               material online or by fax, mail, or hand                (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial                      complying with the current regulation
                                               delivery, but please use only one of                    motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate                     49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
                                               these means. FMCSA recommends that                      commerce. They are unable to meet the                    The physical qualification standard
                                               you include your name and a mailing                     vision requirement in one eye for                     for drivers regarding vision found in 49
                                               address, an email address, or a phone                   various reasons. The exemptions enable                CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is
                                               number in the body of your document                     these individuals to operate CMVs in                  physically qualified to drive a CMV if
                                               so that FMCSA can contact you if there                  interstate commerce without meeting                   that person has distant visual acuity of
                                               are questions regarding your                            the vision requirement in one eye.                    at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye
                                               submission.                                                                                                   without corrective lenses or visual
                                                                                                       DATES: The exemptions were applicable
                                                  To submit your comment online, go to                                                                       acuity separately corrected to 20/40
                                               http://www.regulations.gov and in the                   on July 19, 2018. The exemptions expire
                                                                                                                                                             (Snellen) or better with corrective
                                               search box insert the docket number                     on July 19, 2020.
                                                                                                                                                             lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least
                                               FMCSA–2018–0202 and click the search                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.                  20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or
                                               button. When the new screen appears,                    Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical                   without corrective lenses, field of vision
                                               click on the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’                      Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,                    of at least 70° in the horizontal meridian
                                               button on the right hand side of the                    fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,                          in each eye, and the ability to recognize
                                               page. On the new page, enter                            Department of Transportation, 1200                    the colors of traffic signals and devices
                                               information required including the                      New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,                   showing red, green, and amber.
                                               specific section of this document to                    Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office
                                               which each comment applies, and                         hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,             III. Discussion of Comments
                                               provide a reason for each suggestion or                 Monday through Friday, except Federal                    FMCSA received no comments in this
                                               recommendation. If you submit your                      holidays. If you have questions                       proceeding.
                                               comments by mail or hand delivery,                      regarding viewing or submitting
                                                                                                       material to the docket, contact Docket                IV. Basis for Exemption Determination
                                               submit them in an unbound format, no
                                               larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for             Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.                      Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
                                               copying and electronic filing. If you                   SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            FMCSA may grant an exemption from
                                               submit comments by mail and would                                                                             the vision standard in 49 CFR
                                                                                                       I. Electronic Access                                  391.41(b)(10) if the exemption is likely
                                               like to know that they reached the
                                               facility, please enclose a stamped, self-                  You may see all the comments online                to achieve an equivalent or greater level
                                               addressed postcard or envelope.                         through the Federal Document                          of safety than would be achieved
                                                  We will consider all comments and                    Management System (FDMS) at http://                   without the exemption. The exemption
                                               materials received during the comment                   www.regulations.gov.                                  allows applicants to operate CMVs in
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                                               period. FMCSA may issue a final                            Docket: For access to the docket to                interstate commerce.
                                               determination at any time after the close               read background documents or                             The Agency’s decision regarding these
                                               of the comment period.                                  comments, go to http://                               exemption applications is based on
                                                                                                       www.regulations.gov and/or Room                       medical reports about the applicants’
                                               V. Viewing Comments and Documents                       W12–140 on the ground level of the                    vision as well as their driving records
                                                 To view comments, as well as any                      West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue                 and experience driving with the vision
                                               documents mentioned in this preamble,                   SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and                deficiency. The qualifications,


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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 September 14, 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 40642 

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