Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus |
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Larry W. Minor
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
July 17, 2014
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 137 (Thursday, July 17, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41723-41735]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-16799]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0018]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes
Mellitus
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 88 individuals
for exemption from the prohibition against persons with insulin-treated
diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in
interstate commerce. At the end of the comment period, the Agency will
grant exemptions to the applicants listed herein if there are no
adverse comments that indicate the driver's ability will not achieve a
level of safety equivalent to or greater than the level of safety that
would be obtained by complying with the regulations. All comments will
be reviewed and evaluated by FMCSA. Some individuals appearing in this
notice may not receive exemptions based on comments submitted during
the comment period. Individuals not granted an exemption may either be
published at a future date based on further evaluation, or may not be
deemed to meet the aforementioned level of safety if granted an
exemption. These individuals will be published in a quarterly notice of
exemption denials. As always, any adverse comments received after the
exemption is granted will be evaluated, and if they indicate that the
driver is not achieving a level of safety equivalent to or greater than
the level of safety that would be obtained by complying with the
regulation, the exemption will be revoked. When granted, the exemptions
will allow these individuals with ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate
commerce.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 18, 2014. All
comments will be investigated by FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued
the day after the comment period closes.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0018 using any of the
following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200
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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.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket numbers 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., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is
available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want
acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope or postcard, or print the acknowledgement
page that appears after submitting comments on-line.
Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of DOT's dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, or other
entity). You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the Federal
Docket Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on
January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3316).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, 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 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for a 2-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 2-year period. The 88 individuals listed
in this notice have recently requested such an exemption from the
diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), which applies to drivers
of CMVs in interstate commerce. Accordingly, the Agency has evaluated
the qualifications of each applicant and determined that granting the
exemption will achieve the required level of safety mandated by
statute.
Qualifications of Applicants
Charles Ackerman Jr.
Mr. Ackerman, age 58, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Ackerman understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Ackerman meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A Commercial Driver's
License (CDL) from New Jersey.
William J. Applebee
Mr. Applebee, 66, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Applebee understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Applebee meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Wisconsin.
Matthew D. Barney
Mr. Barney, 27, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Barney understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Barney meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Iowa.
Benjamin L. Baxter
Mr. Baxter, 39, has had ITDM since 1992. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Baxter understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Baxter meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Michigan.
Stephen M. Berggren
Mr. Berggren, 48, has had ITDM since 1995. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Berggren understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Berggren meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Minnesota.
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Robert A. Boyle
Mr. Boyle, 59, has had ITDM since 2007. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Boyle understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Boyle meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Idaho.
Patrick J. Burns
Mr. Burns, 65, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Burns understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Burns meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota.
Mathew A. Cardon
Mr. Cardon, 55, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Cardon understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Cardon meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Arizona.
Robert L. Caudill
Mr. Caudill, 56, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Caudill understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Caudill meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio.
Vernon R. Cornish
Mr. Cornish, 64, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Cornish understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Cornish meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Arkansas.
Charles L. Cran
Mr. Cran, 66, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2014 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 (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Cran understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Cran meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2014 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds a Class A CDL from Wisconsin.
John W. Crook Jr.
Mr. Crook, 52, has had ITDM since 1977. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Crook understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Crook meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license
from Iowa.
Michael A. Dinkel
Mr. Dinkel, 54, has had ITDM since 2009. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Dinkel understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Dinkel meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey.
William C. Dixon
Mr. Dixon, 76, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Dixon understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
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safely. Mr. Dixon meets the requirements of the vision standard at 49
CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified
that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Texas.
Donald R. Dunaway
Mr. Dunaway, 63, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Dunaway understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Dunaway meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio.
Kevin W. Elder
Mr. Elder, 40, has had ITDM since 2007. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Elder understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Elder meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina.
Michael J. Eldridge, Sr.
Mr. Eldridge, 55, has had ITDM since 2005. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Eldridge understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Eldridge meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Iowa.
Johnathon C. Ely
Mr. Ely, 23, has had ITDM since 2009. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2014 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 (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Ely understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Ely meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2014 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds an operator's license from Indiana.
Kevin D. Erickson
Mr. Erickson, 51, has had ITDM since 1978. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Erickson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Erickson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Wisconsin.
Wayne D. Erickson
Mr. Erickson, 69, has had ITDM since 2005. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Erickson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Erickson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Minnesota.
Walter C. Evans
Mr. Evans, 53, has had ITDM since 2004. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Evans understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Evans meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from
Connecticut.
Joby E. Foshee, IV
Mr. Foshee, 24, has had ITDM since 1998. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Foshee understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Foshee meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Mississippi.
Lawrence H. Fox
Mr. Fox, 50, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2014 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
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that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2
or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Fox understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Fox meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2014 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds a Class A CDL from New Hampshire.
Troy C. Frank
Mr. Frank, 43, has had ITDM since 1989. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Frank understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Frank meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Nebraska.
Robert T. Frankfurter
Mr. Frankfurter, 55, has had ITDM since 2001. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Frankfurter understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Frankfurter meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado.
Koby L. Garman
Mr. Garman, 25, has had ITDM since 2004. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Garman understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Garman meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from
Pennsylvania.
Dale A. Godejohn
Mr. Godejohn, 51, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Godejohn understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Godejohn meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
North Dakota.
Robert R. Gonzales
Mr. Gonzales, 34, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Gonzales understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Gonzales meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
California.
Norman D. Groves
Mr. Groves, 61, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Groves understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Groves meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri.
Kenneth F. Gwaltney
Mr. Gwaltney, 56, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Gwaltney understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Gwaltney meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a chauffeur's license from Indiana.
Mathew R. Hale
Mr. Hale, 45, has had ITDM since 2008. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2014 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 (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hale understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hale meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2014 and certified that he does
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not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Kansas.
Donald K. Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton, 61, has had ITDM since 2008. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hamilton understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hamilton meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Florida.
John L. Holtzclaw
Mr. Holtzclaw, 41, has had ITDM since 1976. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Holtzclaw understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Holtzclaw meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Missouri.
Christopher H. Horn
Mr. Horn, 55, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2014 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 (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Horn understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Horn meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2014 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds a Class B CDL from New Hampshire.
Donald L. Howard
Mr. Howard, 75, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Howard understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Howard meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Texas.
Jared E. Hubbard
Mr. Hubbard, 42, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hubbard understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hubbard meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Texas.
Roger C. Hulce
Mr. Hulce, 48, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hulce understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hulce meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Utah.
Kip J. Kauffman
Mr. Kauffman, 44, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Kauffman understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Kauffman meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Wisconsin.
Christopher J. Kittoe
Mr. Kittoe, 28, has had ITDM since 2008. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Kittoe understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Kittoe meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Wisconsin.
Joshua L. Kroetch
Mr. Kroetch, 33, has had ITDM since 1985. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Kroetch understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
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insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Kroetch meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license
from Minnesota.
Wesley S. Langham
Mr. Langham, 63, has had ITDM since 2008. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Langham understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Langham meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from
Illinois.
Andrew K. Lofton
Mr. Lofton, 52, has had ITDM since 1983. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Lofton understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Lofton meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license
from Alabama.
Salvador Lopez
Mr. Lopez, 54, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Lopez understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Lopez meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Arizona.
Joseph M. Macias
Mr. Macias, 45, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Macias understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Macias meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from New Mexico.
Robert J. Marino
Mr. Marino, 40, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Marino understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Marino meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from New Jersey.
Kasey L. Martin
Mr. Martin, 21, has had ITDM since 2000. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Martin understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Martin meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license
from Texas.
David J. McCoy
Mr. McCoy, 49, has had ITDM since 1996. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. McCoy understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. McCoy meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Utah.
William E. Medlin
Mr. Medlin, 56, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Medlin understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Medlin meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota.
Anthony J. Miller
Mr. Miller, 31, has had ITDM since 1998. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 and certified that he has had no
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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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5
years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Miller understands
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Miller meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Minnesota.
Charles A. Napoles, Jr.
Mr. Napoles, 22, has had ITDM since 2002. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Napoles understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Napoles meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from New Jersey.
Kathryn J. Nelms
Ms. Nelms, 43, has had ITDM since 2014. Her endocrinologist
examined her in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
Her endocrinologist certifies that Ms. Nelms understands diabetes
management and monitoring has stable control of her diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Nelms meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her
optometrist examined her in 2014 and certified that she does not have
diabetic retinopathy. She holds a Class B CDL from Kansas.
Antonio C. Oliveira
Mr. Oliveira, 58, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Oliveira understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Oliveira meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.
Kent E. Oswald
Mr. Oswald, 52, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Oswald understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Oswald meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from New York.
Christopher P. Overton
Mr. Overton, 44, has had ITDM since 1992. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Overton understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Overton meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.
Ronald E. Patrick
Mr. Patrick, 47, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Patrick understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Patrick meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Indiana.
Ronald E. Patterson, Jr.
Mr. Patterson, 37, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Patterson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Patterson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Tennessee.
Stephen J. Pelton
Mr. Pelton, 63, has had ITDM since 2009. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Pelton understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Pelton meets the
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requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.
Bryant S. Perry
Mr. Perry, 43, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Perry understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Perry meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina.
Kenneth R. Perschon
Mr. Perschon, 59, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Perschon understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Perschon meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from IL.
Joseph R. Polhamus
Mr. Polhamus, 58, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Polhamus understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Polhamus meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Louisiana.
Brian J. Rajkovich
Mr. Rajkovich, 39, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Rajkovich understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Rajkovich meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from California.
Joseph E. Resetar
Mr. Resetar, 41, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Resetar understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Resetar meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey.
Donnell T. Rhone
Mr. Rhone, 59, has had ITDM since 2000. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Rhone understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Rhone meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Tennessee.
Charles E. Rich
Mr. Rich, 56, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2014 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 (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Rich understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Rich meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2014 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds an operator's license from Kansas.
Rodney B. Roberts
Mr. Roberts, 48, has had ITDM since 2008. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Roberts understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Roberts meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Mississippi.
Arlan M. Roesler
Mr. Roesler, 67, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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
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past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic
episodes in the last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr.
Roesler understands diabetes management and monitoring, has stable
control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Roesler meets the requirements of the vision standard at 49
CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified
that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Wisconsin.
Mark J. Rone
Mr. Rone, 46, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2014 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 (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Rone understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Rone meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined
him in 2013 and certified that he has stable nonproliferative diabetic
retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.
Ronny J. Sanders
Mr. Sanders, 75, has had ITDM since 2009. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Sanders understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Sanders meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Utah.
Barry J. Sanderson
Mr. Sanderson, 61, has had ITDM since 2007. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Sanderson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Sanderson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Montana.
Russell E. Shipp
Mr. Shipp, 51, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Shipp understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Shipp meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Rhode Island.
David J. Standley
Mr. Standley, 47, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Standley understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Standley meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington.
John J. Steigauf
Mr. Steigauf, 55, has had ITDM since 2004. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Steigauf understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Steigauf meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from
Minnesota.
Berton W. Stroup
Mr. Stroup, 48, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Stroup understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Stroup meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Pennsylvania.
Scott W. Stutts
Mr. Stutts, 42, has had ITDM since 2006. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Stutts understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Stutts meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
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ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Arkansas.
Jason B. Taylor
Mr. Taylor, 42, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Taylor understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Taylor meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina.
Ronnie P. Thomas
Mr. Thomas, 59, has had ITDM since 2004. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Thomas understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Thomas meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Tennessee.
William L. Thompson
Mr. Thompson, 44, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Thompson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Thompson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Minnesota.
Juan Villanueva
Mr. Villanueva, 49, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Villanueva understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Villanueva meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas.
Robert D. Watts
Mr. Watts, 61, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Watts understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Watts meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas.
Cindy L. Wells
Ms. Wells, 55, has had ITDM since 2013. Her endocrinologist
examined her in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
Her endocrinologist certifies that Ms. Wells understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of her diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Wells meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her
optometrist examined her in 2014 and certified that she does not have
diabetic retinopathy. She holds a Class C CDL from New York.
Charles W. White
Mr. White, 63, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 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
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana.
Herman D. Whitehurst
Mr. Whitehurst, 70, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Whitehurst understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Whitehurst meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Arkansas.
Kermit D. Williams
Mr. Williams, 55, has had ITDM since 2006. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or
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more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Williams understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Williams meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Kentucky.
Michael D. Worl
Mr. Worl, 40, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2014 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 (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Worl understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Worl meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2014 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds a Class A CDL from Montana.
Tommy W. Wornick
Mr. Wornick, 48, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Wornick understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Wornick meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Texas.
Robert T. Yeftich
Mr. Yeftich, 56, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Yeftich understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Yeftich meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana.
Alan C. Yeomans
Mr. Yeomans, 65, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Yeomans understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Yeomans meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Connecticut.
Chad C. Yerkey
Mr. Yerkey, 39, has had ITDM since 1988. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 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 (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Yerkey understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Yerkey meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Pennsylvania.
FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of the 88 applicants and
determined that granting the exemptions to these individuals would
achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the level that
would be achieved by complying with the current regulation 49 CFR
391.41(b)(3). Absent the receipt of comments indicating that a driver's
ability would not achieve the aforementioned level of safety, the
Agency will grant the drivers an exemption the day after the comment
period closes.
Diabetes Mellitus and Driving Experience of the Applicants
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. The
diabetes rule provides that ``A person is physically qualified to drive
a commercial motor vehicle if that person has no established medical
history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring
insulin for control'' (49 CFR 391.41(b)(3)).
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.
These 88 applicants have had ITDM over a range of 1 to 37 years.
These applicants report no severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting in
loss of consciousness or seizure, requiring the assistance of another
person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred
without warning symptoms in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the past 5 years. In each case,
an endocrinologist verified that the driver has demonstrated a
willingness to properly monitor and manage his/her diabetes mellitus,
received education related to diabetes management, and is on a stable
insulin regimen. These drivers report no other disqualifying
conditions, including diabetes-related complications. Each meets the
vision requirement at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
Basis for Exemption Determination
Under 49 U.S.C 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) if the exemption
is likely to
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achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety than would be achieved
without the exemption. The exemption allows the applicants to operate
CMVs in interstate commerce.
To evaluate the effect of these exemptions on safety, FMCSA
considered medical reports about the applicants' ITDM and vision, and
reviewed the treating endocrinologists' medical opinion related to the
ability of the driver to safely operate a CMV while using insulin.
Consequently, FMCSA finds that in each case exempting these
applicants from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) is
likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the
exemption.
Conditions and Requirements
The terms and conditions of the exemption will be provided to the
granted applicants in the exemption document and they include the
following: (1) That each individual submit a quarterly monitoring
checklist completed by the treating endocrinologist as well as an
annual checklist with a comprehensive medical evaluation; (2) that each
individual reports within 2 business days of occurrence all episodes of
severe hypoglycemia, significant complications, or inability to manage
diabetes; also, any involvement in an accident or any other adverse
event in a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or not it is related to an
episode of hypoglycemia; (3) that each individual provide a copy of the
ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report to the medical examiner at
the time of the annual medical examination; and (4) that each
individual provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the
employer for retention in the driver's qualification file, or keep a
copy in his/her driver's qualification file if he/she is self-employed.
The driver must also have a copy of the certification when driving, for
presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement
official.
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 date section
of the notice.
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).\1\ 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).
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\1\ Section 4129(a) refers to the 2003 notice as a ``final
rule.'' However, the 2003 notice did not issue a ``final rule'' but
did establish the procedures and standards for issuing exemptions
for drivers with ITDM.
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Section 4129 requires: (1) Elimination of the requirement for 3
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 3-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 USC. 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.
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-2014-0018 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 material received during the
comment period and may change this proposed rule based on your
comments. FMCSA may issue a final rule at any time after the close of
the comment period.
Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this
preamble, to submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number
FMCSA-2014-0018 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket
Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to the
proposed rulemaking.
Issued on: July 10, 2014.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-16799 Filed 7-16-14; 8:45 am]
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