83_FR_6705 83 FR 6674 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus

83 FR 6674 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 31 (February 14, 2018)

Page Range6674-6680
FR Document2018-03055

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 43 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-2018-0022]


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 43 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 March 16, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2018-0022 using any of the 
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the 
docket number(s) for this notice. Note that all comments received will 
be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below 
for further information.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140 
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day e.t., 
365 days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your 
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard 
or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting 
comments online.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits 
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT 
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information 
the commenter provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, as described in 
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed 
at http://www.dot.gov/privacy.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption 
from the FMCSRs for a five-year period if it finds ``such exemption 
would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater 
than the level that would be achieved absent such exemption.'' The 
statute also allows the Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 
five-year period. FMCSA grants exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two-
year period to align with the maximum duration of a driver's medical 
certification.
    The 43 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

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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

John H. Armstead

    Mr. Armstead, 50, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Armstead understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Armstead meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license 
from Montana.

Christopher M. Barton

    Mr. Barton, 44, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. 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 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2018 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from New Hampshire.

Gary E. Bennett

    Mr. Bennett, 63, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Bennett understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bennett meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina.

Teresa M. Billig

    Ms. Billig, 61, has had ITDM since 2012. Her endocrinologist 
examined her in 2017 and certified that she has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. Her endocrinologist certifies that Ms. Billig understands 
diabetes management and monitoring has stable control of her diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Billig meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her 
ophthalmologist examined her in 2017 and certified that she does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. She holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.

Deanne M. Burris

    Ms. Burris, 48, has had ITDM since 2011. Her endocrinologist 
examined her in 2017 and certified that she has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. Her endocrinologist certifies that Ms. Burris understands 
diabetes management and monitoring has stable control of her diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Burris meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her 
optometrist examined her in 2017

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and certified that she does not have diabetic retinopathy. She holds an 
operator's license from Connecticut.

Clarence L. Canty, Jr.

    Mr. Canty, 50, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Canty understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Canty meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from New Jersey.

Sergio Carrasco

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

Phillip B. Claro

    Mr. Claro, 60, has had ITDM since 2009. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Claro understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Claro meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from 
Illinois.

William D. Cucinello

    Mr. Cucinello, 69, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Cucuinello understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Cucuinello meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Alaska.

Brian L. Culver

    Mr. Culver, 58, has had ITDM since 1999. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Culver understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Culver meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Iowa.

Richard L. Dalrymple

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

Delmar W. Daoust, Jr.

    Mr. Daoust, 58, has had ITDM since 2007. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Daoust understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Daoust meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Florida.

Shanay M. Davis

    Ms. Davis, 25, has had ITDM since 2015. Her endocrinologist 
examined her in 2017 and certified that she has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. Her endocrinologist certifies that Ms. Davis understands 
diabetes management and monitoring has stable control of her diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Davis meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her 
ophthalmologist examined her in 2017 and certified that she does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. She holds an operator's license from New 
Jersey.

Daniel Drozdowski

    Mr. Drozdowski, 52, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more)

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

Christopher R. Everitt

    Mr. Everitt, 51, has had ITDM since 2008. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Everitt understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Everitt meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio.

Quitman Gardner, Jr.

    Mr. Gardner, 42, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Gardner understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Gardner meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Mississippi.

Charles E. Godbolt

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

William A. Gordon

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

John T. Green, Jr.

    Mr. Green, 66, has had ITDM since 2002. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Green understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Green meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Florida.

Rick E. Hammond

    Mr. Hammond, 40, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hammond understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hammond meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri.

Robert W. Harkins

    Mr. Harkins, 65, has had ITDM since 1975. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Harkins understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Harkins meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Pennsylvania.

Leonard C. Harris

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

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Byron K. Hicks

    Mr. Hicks, 58, has had ITDM since 2006. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hicks understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hicks meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Virginia.

Howard L. Hill

    Mr. Hill, 61, has had ITDM since 2016. His endocrinologist examined 
him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic 
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance 
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that 
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (two or 
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five years. His 
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hill understands diabetes management 
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and 
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hill meets the requirements of the 
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined 
him in 2017 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 
He holds a Class A CDL from Texas.

Marcus E. Hughes

    Mr. Hughes, 67, has had ITDM since 2017. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hughes understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hughes 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.

Ernest T. Johnson

    Mr. Johnson, 57, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Johnson understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Johnson meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.

Kevin J. Lotz

    Mr. Lotz, 35, has had ITDM since 1988. His endocrinologist examined 
him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic 
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance 
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that 
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (two or 
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five years. His 
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Lotz understands diabetes management 
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and 
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Lotz meets the requirements of the 
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined 
him in 2017 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 
He holds an operator's license from Illinois.

Mitchell R. McCormick

    Mr. McCormick, 24, has had ITDM since 2000. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. McCormick understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. McCormick meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from California.

Marsdon J. Mercury

    Ms. Mercury, 32, has had ITDM since 2014. Her endocrinologist 
examined her in 2017 and certified that she has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. Her endocrinologist certifies that Ms. Mercury understands 
diabetes management and monitoring has stable control of her diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Mercury meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her 
optometrist examined her in 2017 and certified that she does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. She holds an operator's license from New York.

Jeffrey J. Mezzacappa

    Mr. Mezzacappa, 56, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Mezzacappa understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Mezzacappa meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from New Jersey.

Anthony A. Opipare

    Mr. Opipare, 66, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Opipare 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. Opipare meets the requirements of the vision standard 
at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in 2017 and 
certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class 
B CDL from Pennsylvania.

Mark C. Payne

    Mr. Payne, 45, has had ITDM since 1999. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Payne understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Payne meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Indiana.

Robert L. Pieri

    Mr. Pieri, 61, 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. Pieri understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Pieri meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not 
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.

Rick J. Poillucci

    Mr. Poillucci, 58, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Poilluci understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Poilluci meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.

Rafael Sanitago

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

Nathan M. Schaffer

    Mr. Schaffer, 40, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Schaffer understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Schaffer meets 
the requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri.

Timothy J. Somers

    Mr. Somers, 42, has had ITDM since 1996. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Somers understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Somers meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license 
from Washington.

Wade L. Swenson

    Mr. Swenson, 56, has had ITDM since 1986. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Swenson understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Swenson meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
optometrist examined him in 2017 and certified that he does not have 
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas.

Patrick A. Turner

    Mr. Turner, 40, has had ITDM since 1993. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. 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 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license 
from Georgia.

Andrew A. Utley

    Mr. Utley, 26, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or

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

Daniel J. Ward

    Mr. Ward, 29, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist examined 
him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic 
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance 
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that 
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (two or 
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five years. His 
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Ward understands diabetes management 
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and 
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Ward meets the requirements of the 
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him 
in 2017 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He 
holds an operator's license from Indiana.

David G. White

    Mr. White, 52, has had ITDM since 1994. His endocrinologist 
examined him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe 
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring 
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive 
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no 
recurrent (two or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five 
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. White understands 
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes 
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. White meets the 
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2017 and certified that he has stable 
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Alabama.

Rocky L. Wood

    Mr. Wood, 64, has had ITDM since 2016. His endocrinologist examined 
him in 2017 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic 
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance 
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that 
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (two or 
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last five years. His 
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Wood understands diabetes management 
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and 
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Wood meets the requirements of the 
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined 
him in 2017 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 
He holds a Class A CDL from Arkansas.

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-2018-0022 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-2018-0022 and click ``Search.'' Next, click 
``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments 
related to this notice.

    Issued on: February 8, 2018.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2018-03055 Filed 2-13-18; 8:45 am]
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                                               interstate CMV drivers: John Brown                      V. Conclusion                                         posted without change to http://
                                               (MN), Jerry Doose (MN); and Donald                        Based upon its evaluation of the 11                 www.regulations.gov, including any
                                               Howton (WI).                                            exemption applications, FMCSA renews                  personal information provided. Please
                                                 The drivers were included in docket                   the exemptions of the aforementioned                  see the Privacy Act heading below for
                                               numbers FMCSA–2015–0326; and                            drivers from the hearing requirement in               further information.
                                               FMCSA–2015–0329. Their exemptions                       49 CFR 391.41 (b)(11). In accordance                     Docket: For access to the docket to
                                               are applicable as of January 6, 2018, and               with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each               read background documents or
                                               will expire on January 6, 2020.                         exemption will be valid for two years                 comments, go to http://
                                                 As of January 14, 2018, and in                        unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.                      www.regulations.gov at any time or
                                               accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and                                                                        Room W12–140 on the ground level of
                                               31315, the following 8 individuals have                   Issued on: February 7, 2018.                        the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
                                               satisfied the renewal conditions for                    Larry W. Minor,                                       Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, between 9
                                               obtaining an exemption from the                         Associate Administrator for Policy.                   a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through
                                               hearing requirement in the FMCSRs for                   [FR Doc. 2018–03070 Filed 2–13–18; 8:45 am]           Friday, except Federal holidays. The
                                               interstate CMV drivers:                                 BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P                                FDMS is available 24 hours each day
                                               Canoyer, Geoffery (MN)                                                                                        e.t., 365 days each year. If you want
                                               Nelson DeLeon (FL)                                                                                            acknowledgment that we received your
                                               Jerry Ferguson (TX)                                     DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          comments, please include a self-
                                               Sue Gregory (UT)                                                                                              addressed, stamped envelope or
                                                                                                       Federal Motor Carrier Safety                          postcard or print the acknowledgement
                                               William Larson (NC)
                                                                                                       Administration                                        page that appears after submitting
                                               James Queen (TX)
                                               Morris Townsend (NC)                                    [Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0022]                          comments online.
                                               Charles Wirick (MD)                                                                                              Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
                                                                                                       Qualification of Drivers; Exemption                   U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
                                                 The drivers were included in docket
                                                                                                       Applications; Diabetes Mellitus                       from the public to better inform its
                                               numbers FMCSA–2014–0104; FMCSA–
                                                                                                                                                             rulemaking process. DOT posts these
                                               2012–0322; FMCSA–2012–0154;                             AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                                                                                                                             comments, without edit, including any
                                               FMCSA–2013–0122; FMCSA–2013–                            Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
                                                                                                                                                             personal information the commenter
                                               0123. Their exemptions are applicable                   ACTION: Notice of applications for                    provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
                                               as of January 14, 2018, and will expire                 exemption; request for comments.                      as described in the system of records
                                               on January 14, 2020.
                                                                                                       SUMMARY:    FMCSA announces receipt of                notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
                                               Conditions and Requirements                             applications from 43 individuals for an               be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
                                                 The exemptions are extended subject                   exemption from the prohibition in the                 privacy.
                                               to the following conditions: (1) Each                   Federal Motor Carrier Safety                          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:     Ms.
                                               driver must report any crashes or                       Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons                  Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
                                               accidents as defined in 49 CFR 390.5;                   with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus                Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
                                               and (2) report all citations and                        (ITDM) operating a commercial motor                   fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
                                               convictions for disqualifying offenses                  vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If              Department of Transportation, 1200
                                               under 49 CFR part 383 and 49 CFR 391                    granted, the exemptions would enable                  New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,
                                               to FMCSA; and (3) each driver                           these individuals with ITDM to operate                Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office
                                               prohibited from operating a motorcoach                  CMVs in interstate commerce.                          hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
                                               or bus with passengers in interstate                    DATES: Comments must be received on                   Monday through Friday, except Federal
                                               commerce. The driver must also have a                   or before March 16, 2018.                             holidays. If you have questions
                                               copy of the exemption when driving, for                 ADDRESSES: You may submit comments                    regarding viewing or submitting
                                               presentation to a duly authorized                       bearing the Federal Docket Management                 material to the docket, contact Docket
                                               Federal, State, or local enforcement                    System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–                       Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
                                               official. In addition, the exemption does               2018–0022 using any of the following                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                               not exempt the individual from meeting                  methods:                                              I. Background
                                               the applicable CDL testing                                 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                               requirements. Each exemption will be                    http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                   Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
                                               valid for two years unless rescinded                    online instructions for submitting                    FMCSA may grant an exemption from
                                               earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will                    comments.                                             the FMCSRs for a five-year period if it
                                               be rescinded if: (1) The person fails to                   • Mail: Docket Management Facility;                finds ‘‘such exemption would likely
                                               comply with the terms and conditions                    U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200               achieve a level of safety that is
                                               of the exemption; (2) the exemption has                 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building                   equivalent to or greater than the level
                                               resulted in a lower level of safety than                Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                           that would be achieved absent such
                                               was maintained before it was granted; or                Washington, DC 20590–0001.                            exemption.’’ The statute also allows the
                                               (3) continuation of the exemption would                    • Hand Delivery: West Building                     Agency to renew exemptions at the end
                                               not be consistent with the goals and                    Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                      of the five-year period. FMCSA grants
                                               objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and                    New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,                     exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two-
                                               31315.                                                  DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t.,                  year period to align with the maximum
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                                                                                                       Monday through Friday, except Federal                 duration of a driver’s medical
                                               IV. Preemption
                                                                                                       Holidays.                                             certification.
                                                  During the period the exemption is in                   • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.                                The 43 individuals listed in this
                                               effect, no State shall enforce any law or                  Instructions: Each submission must                 notice have requested an exemption
                                               regulation that conflicts with this                     include the Agency name and the                       from the diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR
                                               exemption with respect to a person                      docket number(s) for this notice. Note                391.41(b)(3). Accordingly, the Agency
                                               operating under the exemption.                          that all comments received will be                    will evaluate the qualifications of each


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                                               applicant to determine whether granting                 that drivers of CMVs with ITDM are not                Gary E. Bennett
                                               the exemption will achieve the required                 held to a higher standard than other                    Mr. Bennett, 63, has had ITDM since
                                               level of safety mandated by statute.                    drivers, with the exception of limited                2012. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                  The physical qualification standard                  operating, monitoring and medical                     in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               for drivers regarding diabetes found in                 requirements that are deemed medically                severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person                necessary. The FMCSA concluded that                   in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               is physically qualified to drive a CMV                  all of the operating, monitoring and                  assistance of another person, or
                                               if that person has no established                       medical requirements set out in the                   resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               medical history or clinical diagnosis of                September 3, 2003, notice, except as
                                               diabetes mellitus currently requiring                                                                         that occurred without warning in the
                                                                                                       modified, were in compliance with                     past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               insulin for control. The Agency                         section 4129(d). Therefore, all of the
                                               established the current requirement for                                                                       more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                                                                                       requirements set out in the September 3,              the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               diabetes in 1970 because several risk                   2003, notice, except as modified by the
                                               studies indicated that drivers with                                                                           certifies that Mr. Bennett understands
                                                                                                       notice in the Federal Register on                     diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               diabetes had a higher rate of crash                     November 8, 2005 (70 FR 67777),
                                               involvement than the general                                                                                  has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                                                                       remain in effect.                                     insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               population.
                                                  FMCSA established its diabetes                       II. Qualifications of Applicants                      safely. Mr. Bennett meets the
                                               exemption program, based on the                                                                               requirements of the vision standard at
                                                                                                       John H. Armstead                                      49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                               Agency’s July 2000 study entitled ‘‘A
                                               Report to Congress on the Feasibility of                                                                      examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                                                                                         Mr. Armstead, 50, has had ITDM
                                               a Program to Qualify Individuals with                                                                         he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                                                                                       since 2015. His endocrinologist
                                               Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus to                                                                          He holds a Class A CDL from North
                                                                                                       examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                               Operate in Interstate Commerce as                                                                             Carolina.
                                                                                                       he has had no severe hypoglycemic
                                               Directed by the Transportation Act for                  reactions resulting in loss of                        Teresa M. Billig
                                               the 21st Century.’’ The report concluded                consciousness, requiring the assistance
                                               that a safe and practicable protocol to                                                                         Ms. Billig, 61, has had ITDM since
                                                                                                       of another person, or resulting in                    2012. Her endocrinologist examined her
                                               allow some drivers with ITDM to                         impaired cognitive function that
                                               operate CMVs is feasible. The                                                                                 in 2017 and certified that she has had
                                                                                                       occurred without warning in the past 12               no severe hypoglycemic reactions
                                               September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441),                        months and no recurrent (two or more)
                                               Federal Register notice in conjunction                                                                        resulting in loss of consciousness,
                                                                                                       severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                   requiring the assistance of another
                                               with the November 8, 2005 (70 FR                        last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               67777), Federal Register notice provides                                                                      person, or resulting in impaired
                                                                                                       certifies that Mr. Armstead understands               cognitive function that occurred without
                                               the current protocol for allowing such                  diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               drivers to operate CMVs in interstate                                                                         warning in the past 12 months and no
                                                                                                       has stable control of his diabetes using              recurrent (two or more) severe
                                               commerce.                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                  FMCSA notes that section 4129 of the                                                                       hypoglycemic episodes in the last five
                                                                                                       safely. Mr. Armstead meets the                        years. Her endocrinologist certifies that
                                               Safe, Accountable, Flexible and
                                                                                                       requirements of the vision standard at                Ms. Billig understands diabetes
                                               Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
                                                                                                       49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                             management and monitoring has stable
                                               Legacy for Users requires the Secretary
                                                                                                       ophthalmologist examined him in 2017                  control of her diabetes using insulin,
                                               to revise its diabetes exemption program
                                                                                                       and certified that he has stable                      and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms.
                                               established on September 3, 2003 (68 FR
                                                                                                       nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.                Billig meets the requirements of the
                                               52441). The revision must provide for
                                                                                                       He holds an operator’s license from                   vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
                                               individual assessment of drivers with
                                                                                                       Montana.                                              Her ophthalmologist examined her in
                                               diabetes mellitus, and be consistent
                                               with the criteria described in section                  Christopher M. Barton                                 2017 and certified that she does not
                                               4018 of the Transportation Equity Act                                                                         have diabetic retinopathy. She holds a
                                               for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 31305).                   Mr. Barton, 44, has had ITDM since                  Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.
                                               Section 4129 requires: (1) Elimination of               2012. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                                                                       in 2017 and certified that he has had no              Deanne M. Burris
                                               the requirement for three years of
                                               experience operating CMVs while being                   severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 Ms. Burris, 48, has had ITDM since
                                               treated with insulin; and (2)                           in loss of consciousness, requiring the               2011. Her endocrinologist examined her
                                               establishment of a specified minimum                    assistance of another person, or                      in 2017 and certified that she has had
                                               period of insulin use to demonstrate                    resulting in impaired cognitive function              no severe hypoglycemic reactions
                                               stable control of diabetes before being                 that occurred without warning in the                  resulting in loss of consciousness,
                                               allowed to operate a CMV.                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               requiring the assistance of another
                                                  In response to section 4129, FMCSA                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 person, or resulting in impaired
                                               made immediate revisions to the                         the last five years. His endocrinologist              cognitive function that occurred without
                                               diabetes exemption program established                  certifies that Mr. Barton understands                 warning in the past 12 months and no
                                               by the September 3, 2003 notice.                        diabetes management and monitoring,                   recurrent (two or more) severe
                                               FMCSA discontinued use of the three-                    has stable control of his diabetes using              hypoglycemic episodes in the last five
                                               year driving experience and fulfilled the               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   years. Her endocrinologist certifies that
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                                               requirements of section 4129 while                      safely. Mr. Barton meets the                          Ms. Burris understands diabetes
                                               continuing to ensure that operation of                  requirements of the vision standard at                management and monitoring has stable
                                               CMVs by drivers with ITDM will                          49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                             control of her diabetes using insulin,
                                               achieve the requisite level of safety                   ophthalmologist examined him in 2018                  and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms.
                                               required of all exemptions granted                      and certified that he does not have                   Burris meets the requirements of the
                                               under 49 U.S.C. 31136 (e). Section                      diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B              vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
                                               4129(d) also directed FMCSA to ensure                   CDL from New Hampshire.                               Her optometrist examined her in 2017


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                                               and certified that she does not have                    391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist                    has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               diabetic retinopathy. She holds an                      examined him in 2017 and certified that               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               operator’s license from Connecticut.                    he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                safely. Mr. Dalrymple meets the
                                                                                                       He holds an operator’s license from                   requirements of the vision standard at
                                               Clarence L. Canty, Jr.
                                                                                                       Illinois.                                             49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                                 Mr. Canty, 50, has had ITDM since                                                                           examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                               2012. His endocrinologist examined him                  William D. Cucinello
                                                                                                                                                             he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. Cucinello, 69, has had ITDM                     He holds a Class A CDL from
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 since 2014. His endocrinologist                       Wisconsin.
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                               assistance of another person, or                        he has had no severe hypoglycemic                     Delmar W. Daoust, Jr.
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                reactions resulting in loss of                          Mr. Daoust, 58, has had ITDM since
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    consciousness, requiring the assistance               2007. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 of another person, or resulting in                    in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   impaired cognitive function that                      severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                occurred without warning in the past 12               in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               certifies that Mr. Canty understands                    months and no recurrent (two or more)                 assistance of another person, or
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                   resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                last five years. His endocrinologist                  that occurred without warning in the
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     certifies that Mr. Cucuinello                         past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               safely. Mr. Canty meets the                             understands diabetes management and                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  monitoring, has stable control of his                 the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   diabetes using insulin, and is able to                certifies that Mr. Daoust understands
                                               examined him in 2017 and certified that                 drive a CMV safely. Mr. Cucuinello                    diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  meets the requirements of the vision                  has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               He holds an operator’s license from New                 standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                 insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               Jersey.                                                 optometrist examined him in 2017 and                  safely. Mr. Daoust meets the
                                                                                                       certified that he does not have diabetic              requirements of the vision standard at
                                               Sergio Carrasco
                                                                                                       retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL                   49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                                 Mr. Carrasco, 46, has had ITDM since                  from Alaska.                                          examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                               2017. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                        he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                Brian L. Culver
                                                                                                                                                             He holds an operator’s license from
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                   Mr. Culver, 58, has had ITDM since                  Florida.
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 1999. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               assistance of another person, or                        in 2017 and certified that he has had no              Shanay M. Davis
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 Ms. Davis, 25, has had ITDM since
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    in loss of consciousness, requiring the               2015. Her endocrinologist examined her
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 assistance of another person, or                      in 2017 and certified that she has had
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   resulting in impaired cognitive function              no severe hypoglycemic reactions
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                that occurred without warning in the                  resulting in loss of consciousness,
                                               certifies that Mr. Carrasco understands                 past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               requiring the assistance of another
                                               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. Culver understands                 warning in the past 12 months and no
                                               safely. Mr. Carrasco 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 2017 and certified that                 safely. Mr. Culver meets the                          Ms. Davis understands diabetes
                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  requirements of the vision standard at                management and monitoring has stable
                                               He holds a Class A CDL from Texas.                      49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 control of her diabetes using insulin,
                                                                                                       examined him in 2017 and certified that               and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms.
                                               Phillip B. Claro
                                                                                                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                Davis meets the requirements of the
                                                 Mr. Claro, 60, has had ITDM since                     He holds a Class B CDL from Iowa.                     vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
                                               2009. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                        Her ophthalmologist examined her in
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                Richard L. Dalrymple
                                                                                                                                                             2017 and certified that she does not
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                   Mr. Dalrymple, 60, has had ITDM                     have diabetic retinopathy. She holds an
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 since 2017. His endocrinologist                       operator’s license from New Jersey.
                                               assistance of another person, or                        examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                he has had no severe hypoglycemic                     Daniel Drozdowski
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    reactions resulting in loss of                          Mr. Drozdowski, 52, has had ITDM
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 consciousness, requiring the assistance               since 2017. His endocrinologist
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   of another person, or resulting in                    examined him in 2017 and certified that
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                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                impaired cognitive function that                      he has had no severe hypoglycemic
                                               certifies that Mr. Claro understands                    occurred without warning in the past 12               reactions resulting in loss of
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     months and no recurrent (two or more)                 consciousness, requiring the assistance
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                   of another person, or resulting in
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     last five years. His endocrinologist                  impaired cognitive function that
                                               safely. Mr. Claro meets the requirements                certifies that Mr. Dalrymple understands              occurred without warning in the past 12
                                               of the vision standard at 49 CFR                        diabetes management and monitoring,                   months and no recurrent (two or more)


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                                               severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                     assistance of another person, or                      he has had no severe hypoglycemic
                                               last five years. His endocrinologist                    resulting in impaired cognitive function              reactions resulting in loss of
                                               certifies that Mr. Drozdowski                           that occurred without warning in the                  consciousness, requiring the assistance
                                               understands diabetes management and                     past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               of another person, or resulting in
                                               monitoring, has stable control of his                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 impaired cognitive function that
                                               diabetes using insulin, and is able to                  the last five years. His endocrinologist              occurred without warning in the past 12
                                               drive a CMV safely. Mr. Drozdowski                      certifies that Mr. Godbolt understands                months and no recurrent (two or more)
                                               meets the requirements of the vision                    diabetes management and monitoring,                   severe hypoglycemic episodes in the
                                               standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                   has stable control of his diabetes using              last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               optometrist examined him in 2017 and                    insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   certifies that Mr. Hammond understands
                                               certified that he does not have diabetic                safely. Mr. Godbolt meets the                         diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               retinopathy. He holds an operator’s                     requirements of the vision standard at                has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               license from Pennsylvania.                              49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                                                                       examined him in 2017 and certified that               safely. Mr. Hammond meets the
                                               Christopher R. Everitt
                                                                                                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                requirements of the vision standard at
                                                 Mr. Everitt, 51, has had ITDM since                   He holds a Class B CDL from Louisiana.                49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                               2008. His endocrinologist examined him
                                                                                                       William A. Gordon                                     examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                                                                                                                                             he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                   Mr. Gordon, 43, has had ITDM since
                                                                                                                                                             He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri.
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 2017. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               assistance of another person, or                        in 2017 and certified that he has had no              Robert W. Harkins
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 Mr. Harkins, 65, has had ITDM since
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 assistance of another person, or                      1975. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   resulting in impaired cognitive function              in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                that occurred without warning in the                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               certifies that Mr. Everitt understands                  past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 assistance of another person, or
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                the last five years. His endocrinologist              resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     certifies that Mr. Grodon understands                 that occurred without warning in the
                                               safely. Mr. Everitt meets the                           diabetes management and monitoring,                   past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  has stable control of his diabetes using              more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               ophthalmologist examined him in 2017                    safely. Mr. Gordon meets the                          certifies that Mr. Harkins understands
                                               and certified that he does not have                     requirements of the vision standard at                diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A                49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                             has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               CDL from Ohio.                                          ophthalmologist examined him in 2017                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                                                                                       and certified that he does not have                   safely. Mr. Harkins meets the
                                               Quitman Gardner, Jr.
                                                                                                       diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A              requirements of the vision standard at
                                                 Mr. Gardner, 42, has had ITDM since                   CDL from Virginia.                                    49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               2017. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                        ophthalmologist examined him in 2017
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                John T. Green, Jr.
                                                                                                                                                             and certified that he has stable
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                   Mr. Green, 66, has had ITDM since                   nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 2002. His endocrinologist examined him                He holds a Class A CDL from
                                               assistance of another person, or                        in 2017 and certified that he has had no              Pennsylvania.
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    in loss of consciousness, requiring the               Leonard C. Harris
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 assistance of another person, or
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   resulting in impaired cognitive function                Mr. Harris, 64, has had ITDM since
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                that occurred without warning in the                  2017. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               certifies that Mr. Gardner understands                  past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                the last five years. His endocrinologist              in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     certifies that Mr. Green understands                  assistance of another person, or
                                               safely. Mr. Gardner meets the                           diabetes management and monitoring,                   resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  has stable control of his diabetes using              that occurred without warning in the
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               ophthalmologist examined him in 2017                    safely. Mr. Green meets the                           more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               and certified that he has stable                        requirements of the vision standard at                the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                             certifies that Mr. Harris understands
                                               He holds a Class A CDL from                             ophthalmologist examined him in 2017                  diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               Mississippi.                                            and certified that he does not have                   has stable control of his diabetes using
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                                                                                                       diabetic retinopathy. He holds an                     insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               Charles E. Godbolt                                                                                            safely. Mr. Harris meets the
                                                                                                       operator’s license from Florida.
                                                 Mr. Godbolt, 58, has had ITDM since                                                                         requirements of the vision standard at
                                               2017. His endocrinologist examined him                  Rick E. Hammond                                       49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. Hammond, 40, has had ITDM                       examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 since 2017. His endocrinologist                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 examined him in 2017 and certified that               He holds a Class A CDL from Nebraska.


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                                               Byron K. Hicks                                          He holds an operator’s license from New               standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                                 Mr. Hicks, 58, has had ITDM since                     Mexico.                                               optometrist examined him in 2017 and
                                               2006. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                        certified that he does not have diabetic
                                                                                                       Ernest T. Johnson
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                                                                      retinopathy. He holds an operator’s
                                                                                                         Mr. Johnson, 57, has had ITDM since                 license from California.
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 2015. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 in 2017 and certified that he has had no              Marsdon J. Mercury
                                               assistance of another person, or                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 Ms. Mercury, 32, has had ITDM since
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                in loss of consciousness, requiring the               2014. Her endocrinologist examined her
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    assistance of another person, or                      in 2017 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. Hicks 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. Johnson 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. Hicks 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. Johnson meets the                         Ms. Mercury understands diabetes
                                               examined him in 2017 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 optometrist                 control of her diabetes using insulin,
                                               He holds an operator’s license from                     examined him in 2017 and certified that               and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms.
                                               Virginia.                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                Mercury meets the requirements of the
                                               Howard L. Hill                                          He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.                 vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
                                                                                                                                                             Her optometrist examined her in 2017
                                                 Mr. Hill, 61, has had ITDM since                      Kevin J. Lotz
                                                                                                                                                             and certified that she does not have
                                               2016. His endocrinologist examined him                     Mr. Lotz, 35, has had ITDM since                   diabetic retinopathy. She holds an
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                1988. His endocrinologist examined him                operator’s license from New York.
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               Jeffrey J. Mezzacappa
                                               assistance of another person, or                        in loss of consciousness, requiring the                  Mr. Mezzacappa, 56, has had ITDM
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                assistance of another person, or                      since 2015. His endocrinologist
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    resulting in impaired cognitive function              examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 that occurred without warning in the                  he has had no severe hypoglycemic
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               reactions resulting in loss of
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 consciousness, requiring the assistance
                                               certifies that Mr. Hill understands                     the last five years. His endocrinologist              of another person, or resulting in
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     certifies that Mr. Lotz understands                   impaired cognitive function that
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                diabetes management and monitoring,                   occurred without warning in the past 12
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     has stable control of his diabetes using              months and no recurrent (two or more)
                                               safely. Mr. Hill meets the requirements                 insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   severe hypoglycemic episodes in the
                                               of the vision standard at 49 CFR                        safely. Mr. Lotz meets the requirements               last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist                      of the vision standard at 49 CFR                      certifies that Mr. Mezzacappa
                                               examined him in 2017 and certified that                 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist                    understands diabetes management and
                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  examined him in 2017 and certified that               monitoring, has stable control of his
                                               He holds a Class A CDL from Texas.                      he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                diabetes using insulin, and is able to
                                               Marcus E. Hughes                                        He holds an operator’s license from                   drive a CMV safely. Mr. Mezzacappa
                                                                                                       Illinois.                                             meets the requirements of the vision
                                                 Mr. Hughes, 67, has had ITDM since                                                                          standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               2017. His endocrinologist examined him                  Mitchell R. McCormick
                                                                                                                                                             optometrist examined him in 2017 and
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. McCormick, 24, has had ITDM                     certified that he does not have diabetic
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 since 2000. His endocrinologist                       retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 examined him in 2017 and certified that               from New Jersey.
                                               assistance of another person, or                        he has had no severe hypoglycemic
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                reactions resulting in loss of                        Anthony A. Opipare
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    consciousness, requiring the assistance                 Mr. Opipare, 66, has had ITDM since
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 of another person, or resulting in                    2014. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   impaired cognitive function that                      in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                occurred without warning in the past 12               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               certifies that Mr. Hughes understands                   months and no recurrent (two or more)                 in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     severe hypoglycemic episodes in the                   assistance of another person, or
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                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                last five years. His endocrinologist                  resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     certifies that Mr. McCormick                          that occurred without warning in the
                                               safely. Mr. Hughes meets the                            understands diabetes management and                   past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  monitoring, has stable control of his                 more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   diabetes using insulin, and is able to                the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               examined him in 2018 and certified that                 drive a CMV safely. Mr. McCormick                     certifies that Mr. Opipare understands
                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  meets the requirements of the vision                  diabetes management and monitoring,


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                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                the last five years. His endocrinologist              the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     certifies that Mr. Poilluci understands               certifies that Mr. Somers understands
                                               safely. Mr. Opipare meets the                           diabetes management and monitoring,                   diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  has stable control of his diabetes using              has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               examined him in 2017 and certified that                 safely. Mr. Poilluci meets the                        safely. Mr. Somers meets the
                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  requirements of the vision standard at                requirements of the vision standard at
                                               He holds a Class B CDL from                             49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               Pennsylvania.                                           examined him in 2017 and certified that               ophthalmologist examined him in 2017
                                                                                                       he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                and certified that he has stable
                                               Mark C. Payne
                                                                                                       He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.                 nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
                                                 Mr. Payne, 45, has had ITDM since                                                                           He holds an operator’s license from
                                               1999. His endocrinologist examined him                  Rafael Sanitago
                                                                                                                                                             Washington.
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                  Mr. Santiago, 54, has had ITDM since
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 2017. His endocrinologist examined him                Wade L. Swenson
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 in 2017 and certified that he has had no                Mr. Swenson, 56, has had ITDM since
                                               assistance of another person, or                        severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               1986. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                in loss of consciousness, requiring the               in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    assistance of another person, or                      severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 resulting in impaired cognitive function              in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   that occurred without warning in the                  assistance of another person, or
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               certifies that Mr. Payne understands                    more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 that occurred without warning in the
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     the last five years. His endocrinologist              past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                certifies that Mr. Santiago understands               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     diabetes management and monitoring,                   the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               safely. Mr. Payne meets the                             has stable control of his diabetes using              certifies that Mr. Swenson understands
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                   safely. Mr. Santiago meets the                        has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               examined him in 2017 and certified that                 requirements of the vision standard at                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 safely. Mr. Swenson meets the
                                               He holds an operator’s license from                     examined him in 2017 and certified that               requirements of the vision standard at
                                               Indiana.                                                he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
                                                                                                       He holds a Class B CDL from Florida.                  examined him in 2017 and certified that
                                               Robert L. Pieri
                                                                                                                                                             he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
                                                 Mr. Pieri, 61, has had ITDM since                     Nathan M. Schaffer
                                                                                                                                                             He holds a Class A CDL from Texas.
                                               2016. His endocrinologist examined him                    Mr. Schaffer, 40, has had ITDM since
                                               in 2018 and certified that he has had no                2010. His endocrinologist examined him                Patrick A. Turner
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 in 2017 and certified that he has had no                Mr. Turner, 40, has had ITDM since
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               1993. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               assistance of another person, or                        in loss of consciousness, requiring the               in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                assistance of another person, or                      severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    resulting in impaired cognitive function              in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 that occurred without warning in the                  assistance of another person, or
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               resulting in impaired cognitive function
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 that occurred without warning in the
                                               certifies that Mr. Pieri understands                    the last five years. His endocrinologist              past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     certifies that Mr. Schaffer understands               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                diabetes management and monitoring,                   the last five years. His endocrinologist
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     has stable control of his diabetes using              certifies that Mr. Turner understands
                                               safely. Mr. Pieri meets the requirements                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                   diabetes management and monitoring,
                                               of the vision standard at 49 CFR                        safely. Mr. Schaffer meets the                        has stable control of his diabetes using
                                               391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist                      requirements of the vision standard at                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               examined him in 2017 and certified that                 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist                 safely. Mr. Turner meets the
                                               he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                  examined him in 2017 and certified that               requirements of the vision standard at
                                               He holds a Class A CDL from                             he does not have diabetic retinopathy.                49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               Pennsylvania.                                           He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri.                 ophthalmologist examined him in 2017
                                                                                                                                                             and certified that he has stable
                                               Rick J. Poillucci                                       Timothy J. Somers
                                                                                                                                                             nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
                                                 Mr. Poillucci, 58, has had ITDM since                   Mr. Somers, 42, has had ITDM since                  He holds an operator’s license from
                                               2013. His endocrinologist examined him                  1996. His endocrinologist examined him                Georgia.
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                in 2017 and certified that he has had no
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                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting               Andrew A. Utley
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 Mr. Utley, 26, has had ITDM since
                                               assistance of another person, or                        assistance of another person, or                      2013. His endocrinologist examined him
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                resulting in impaired cognitive function              in 2017 and certified that he has had no
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    that occurred without warning in the                  severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               in loss of consciousness, requiring the
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 assistance of another person, or


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                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                assistance of another person, or                      go to http://www.regulations.gov and in
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    resulting in impaired cognitive function              the search box insert the docket number
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 that occurred without warning in the                  FMCSA–2018–0022 and click ‘‘Search.’’
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   past 12 months and no recurrent (two or               Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                 you will find all documents and
                                               certifies that Mr. Utley understands                    the last five years. His endocrinologist              comments related to this notice.
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     certifies that Mr. Wood understands                     Issued on: February 8, 2018.
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                diabetes management and monitoring,                   Larry W. Minor,
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     has stable control of his diabetes using
                                                                                                                                                             Associate Administrator for Policy.
                                               safely. Mr. Utley meets the requirements                insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
                                               of the vision standard at 49 CFR                                                                              [FR Doc. 2018–03055 Filed 2–13–18; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                       safely. Mr. Wood meets the
                                               391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined                 requirements of the vision standard at                BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
                                               him in 2017 and certified that he does                  49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
                                               not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds                 ophthalmologist examined him in 2017
                                               a Class A CDL from Iowa.                                and certified that he does not have                   DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

                                               Daniel J. Ward                                          diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A              Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                                                                       CDL from Arkansas.                                    Administration
                                                 Mr. Ward, 29, has had ITDM since
                                               2013. His endocrinologist examined him                  III. Request for Comments                             [Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0003]
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                   In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 and 31315, FMCSA requests public                      Hours of Service of Drivers:
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 comment from all interested persons on                Application for Exemption; National
                                               assistance of another person, or                        the exemption petitions described in                  Electrical Contractors Association
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                this notice. We will consider all                     AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    comments received before the close of                 Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 business on the closing date indicated
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                                                                         ACTION: Notice of application for
                                                                                                       in the dates section of the notice.
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                                                                      exemption; request for comments.
                                               certifies that Mr. Ward understands                     IV. Submitting Comments
                                                                                                                                                             SUMMARY:    FMCSA announces that the
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                        You may submit your comments and                   National Electrical Contractors
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                material online or by fax, mail, or hand              Association (NECA) has applied for an
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     delivery, but please use only one of                  exemption from the requirement to use
                                               safely. Mr. Ward meets the requirements                 these means. FMCSA recommends that                    an electronic logging device (ELD) to
                                               of the vision standard at 49 CFR                        you include your name and a mailing                   record driver hours-of-service (HOS) on
                                               391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined                 address, an email address, or a phone                 commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) used
                                               him in 2017 and certified that he does                  number in the body of your document                   by contractors to install, repair, and
                                               not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds                 so that FMCSA can contact you if there                maintain the infrastructure of electrical
                                               an operator’s license from Indiana.                     are questions regarding your                          utilities. NECA believes the ELD
                                                                                                       submission.                                           requirement unnecessarily burdens its
                                               David G. White                                             To submit your comment online, go to               members’ operations. It proposes to
                                                 Mr. White, 52, has had ITDM since                     http://www.regulations.gov and in the                 continue to use paper to record the HOS
                                               1994. His endocrinologist examined him                  search box insert the docket number                   of these drivers. NECA states that CMV
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                FMCSA–2018–0022 and click the search                  operations under the exemption would
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                 button. When the new screen appears,                  achieve a level of safety equivalent to,
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 click on the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’                    or greater than, the level that would be
                                               assistance of another person, or                        button on the right hand side of the                  achieved absent the proposed
                                               resulting in impaired cognitive function                page. On the new page, enter                          exemption. FMCSA requests public
                                               that occurred without warning in the                    information required including the                    comment on NECA’s application for
                                               past 12 months and no recurrent (two or                 specific section of this document to                  exemption.
                                               more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in                   which each comment applies, and
                                               the last five years. His endocrinologist                provide a reason for each suggestion or               DATES: Comments must be received on
                                               certifies that Mr. White understands                    recommendation. If you submit your                    or before March 16, 2018.
                                               diabetes management and monitoring,                     comments by mail or hand delivery,                    ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
                                               has stable control of his diabetes using                submit them in an unbound format, no                  identified by Federal Docket
                                               insulin, and is able to drive a CMV                     larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for           Management System (FDMS) Number
                                               safely. Mr. White meets the                             copying and electronic filing. If you                 FMCSA–2018–0003 by any of the
                                               requirements of the vision standard at                  submit comments by mail and would                     following methods:
                                               49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His                               like to know that they reached the                      • Federal eRulemaking Portal:
                                               ophthalmologist examined him in 2017                    facility, please enclose a stamped, self-             www.regulations.gov. See the Public
                                               and certified that he has stable                        addressed postcard or envelope.                       Participation and Request for Comments
                                               nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.                     We will consider all comments and                  section below for further information.
                                               He holds a Class A CDL from Alabama.                    materials received during the comment                   • Mail: Docket Management Facility,
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                                                                                                       period. FMCSA may issue a final                       U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
                                               Rocky L. Wood                                                                                                 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building,
                                                                                                       determination at any time after the close
                                                 Mr. Wood, 64, has had ITDM since                      of the comment period.                                Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                               2016. His endocrinologist examined him                                                                        Washington, DC 20590–0001.
                                               in 2017 and certified that he has had no                V. Viewing Comments and Documents                       • Hand Delivery or Courier: West
                                               severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting                   To view comments, as well as any                    Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–
                                               in loss of consciousness, requiring the                 documents mentioned in this preamble,                 140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,


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Document Created: 2018-02-14 03:59:03
Document Modified: 2018-02-14 03:59:03
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 March 16, 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 6674 

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