Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus |
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Larry W. Minor
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
November 28, 2014
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 229 (Friday, November 28, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70920-70928]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-28077]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0309]
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 63 individuals
for exemption from the prohibition against persons with insulin-treated
diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) 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 December 29, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0309 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 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 our 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, etc.).
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, R.N., 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:
I. 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 63 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 will evaluate
the qualifications of each applicant to determine whether granting the
exemption will achieve the required level of safety mandated by
statute.
II. Qualifications of Applicants
Andrew P. Bivens
Mr. Bivens, 21, 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. Bivens understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bivens 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.
Everett D. Blevins
Mr. Blevins, 50, has had ITDM since 1994. 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. Blevins understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Blevins 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 Kentucky.
Kevin K. Brown
Mr. Brown, 36, 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
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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.
Brown understands diabetes management and monitoring, has stable
control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Brown 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.
Kirk J. Brummeler
Mr. Brummeler, 55, 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. Brummeler understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Brummeler 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 Georgia.
Travis M. Bryan
Mr. Bryan, 31, 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. Bryan understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bryan meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from
Massachusetts.
Robert A. Chess
Mr. Chess, 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. Chess understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Chess 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.
John W. Condy
Mr. Condy, 61, 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. Condy understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Condy 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 York.
Kevin V. Cook
Mr. Cook, 35, 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. Cook understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Cook 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.
Guido Criscuolo, Jr.
Mr. Criscuolo, 61, 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. Criscuolo understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Criscuolo 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 Connecticut.
Zachary L. Diehl
Mr. Diehl, 23, 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. Diehl understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Diehl 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 Illinois.
Andrea I. Dirksen
Ms. Dirksen, 31, has had ITDM since 2013. Her endocrinologist
examined her in 2013 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. Dirksen understands diabetes
management and monitoring has stable control of her diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Dirksen meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her
optometrist examined her in 2013 and certified that she does not have
diabetic retinopathy. She holds an operator's license from Iowa.
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David D. Dowdy
Mr. Dowdy, 53, 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. Dowdy understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Dowdy 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 Illinois.
Clarice L. Dunklin
Ms. Dunklin, 59, has had ITDM since 2013. Her endocrinologist
examined him 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. Dunklin understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of her diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Dunklin meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her
ophthalmologist examined her in 2014 and certified that she does not
have diabetic retinopathy. She holds a Class A CDL from Louisiana.
Bradley A. Eastman
Mr. Eastman, 41, 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. Eastman understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Eastman 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.
Troy A. Epps
Mr. Epps, 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. Epps understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Epps 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 Massachusetts.
Ricky L. Exler
Mr. Exler, 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. Exler understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Exler 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 Florida.
Paul B. Fuerstenberg
Mr. Fuerstenberg, 51, has had ITDM since 2003. 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. Fuerstenberg understands
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Fuerstenberg
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.
Nathan M. Gallant
Mr. Gallant, 39, has had ITDM since 2003. 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. Gallant understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Gallant 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.
Edward A. Gawrys, III
Mr. Gawrys, 35, 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. Gawrys understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Gawrys 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 Pennsylvania.
Louis A. Goodenough
Mr. Goodenough, 57, 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
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that Mr. Goodenough understands diabetes management and monitoring, has
stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive a
CMV safely. Mr. Goodenough 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.
Tyler L. Gravatt
Mr. Gravatt, 32, 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. Gravatt understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Gravatt 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 Idaho.
Randy W. Haley
Mr. Haley, 57, 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. Haley understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Haley 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 Massachusetts.
Mahindra Hardeo
Mr. Hardeo, 33, 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. Hardeo understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hardeo 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 Ohio.
Eric B. Hemmings
Mr. Hemmings, 49, 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. Hemmings understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hemmings 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.
Gary W. Honaker
Mr. Honaker, 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. Honaker understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Honaker 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 Virginia.
David G. Horne
Mr. Horne, 59, 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. Horne understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Horne 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 Virginia.
Glenn A. Keifer
Mr. Keifer, 51, has had ITDM since 1968. 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. Keifer understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Keifer 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 South Dakota.
Rex L. Kreutzer
Mr. Kreutzer, 47, has had ITDM since 1993. 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. Kreutzer understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Kreutzer 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 Nebraska.
Patrick D. Letterman
Mr. Letterman, 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
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consciousness, requiring the assistance of another person, or resulting
in impaired cognitive function that occurred without warning in the
past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic
episodes in the last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr.
Letterman understands diabetes management and monitoring, has stable
control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Letterman 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.
Larry D. Lloyd
Mr. Lloyd, 63, 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. Lloyd understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Lloyd 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 Oregon.
Dennis D. Markowski
Mr. Markowski, 59, has had ITDM since 2003. 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. Markowski understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Markowski 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 Washington.
William F. Melchert-Dinkel
Mr. Melchert-Dinkel, 52, 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. Melchert-Dinkel
understands diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of
his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr.
Melchert-Dinkel 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.
Brit K. Miller
Mr. Miller, 28, 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. 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 a Class A CDL from South Dakota.
Charles B. Petersen
Mr. Petersen, 63, 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. Petersen understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Petersen 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 Idaho.
Basil R. Peterson, Jr.
Mr. Peterson, 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 past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Peterson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Peterson 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 Maine.
Travis J. Phillips
Mr. Phillips, 24, 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. Phillips understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Phillips 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 Texas.
Anthony J. Politan
Mr. Politan, 46, 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. Politan understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Politan meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that
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he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Indiana.
Emil T. Ricci
Mr. Ricci, 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. Ricci understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Ricci 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.
Robert D. Risk
Mr. Risk, 39, 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. Risk understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Risk 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.
Joseph M. Ritenour
Mr. Ritenour, 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. Ritenour understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Ritenour 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 Pennsylvania.
Arturo Robles
Mr. Robles, 36, 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. Robles understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Robles 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 Wyoming.
Robert F. Rothbauer
Mr. Rothbauer, 53, has had ITDM since 1999. 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. Rothbauer understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Rothbauer 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
Wisconsin.
Michael A. Runyan, Jr.
Mr. Runyan, 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. Runyan understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Runyan 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.
Tyler A. Russell
Mr. Russell, 31, 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. Russell understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Russell 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
Massachusetts.
John D. Sheets
Mr. Sheets, 57, 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. Sheets understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Sheets 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 Hampshire.
Kyle L. Shuman
Mr. Shuman, 29, 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. Shuman understands
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diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Shuman 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 York.
Thomas S. Skoczylas
Mr. Skoczylas, 62, 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. Skoczylas understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Skoczylas 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 Ohio.
Jerry W. Smay
Mr. Smay, 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. Smay understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Smay 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 California.
Gregory A. Smith
Mr. Smith, 53, 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. Smith understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Smith meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2014 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia.
Harold B. Snyder
Mr. Snyder, 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. Snyder understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Snyder 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.
William S. Spaeth
Mr. Spaeth, 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. Spaeth understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Spaeth 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 Wisconsin.
Curtis W. Stanley
Mr. Stanley, 61, 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. Stanley understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Stanley 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 Nebraska.
Eloy G. Tijerina
Mr. Tijerina, 58, 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. Tijerina understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Tijerina 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.
Santos R. Torres
Mr. Torres, 35, 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. Torres understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Torres 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.
Leroy A. Traudt
Mr. Traudt, 60, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2014 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting
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in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance of another person,
or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred without
warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or more) severe
hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
certifies that Mr. Traudt understands diabetes management and
monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is
able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Traudt 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 Nebraska.
Arthur R. Vance
Mr. Vance, 57, 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. Vance understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Vance 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 Virginia.
Gerald S. Volpone, Jr.
Mr. Volpone, 53, 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. Volpone understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Volpone 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
Massachusetts.
Galen R. Watts
Mr. Watts, 58, 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. 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.
William R. Welch, Jr.
Mr. Welch, 66, 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. Welch understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Welch 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 Virginia.
John E. Wildenmann
Mr. Wildenmann, 46, 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. Wildenmann understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Wildenmann 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 Kentucky.
Mark A. Wolford
Mr. Wolford, 45, 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. Wolford understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Wolford 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.
Edward D. Wright
Mr. Wright, 53, 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. Wright understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Wright 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.
John P. Wysong
Mr. Wysong, 55, 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. Wysong understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Wysong meets the
requirements of the vision standard at
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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 Indiana.
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 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 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.
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-2014-0309 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.
V. 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-2014-0309 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket
Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to the
proposed rulemaking.
Dated: November 17, 2014.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-28077 Filed 11-26-14; 8:45 am]
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