Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus |
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Larry W. Minor
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
July 15, 2015
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 135 (Wednesday, July 15, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41550-41558]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-17328]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0063]
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 58 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 August 14, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0063 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: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information
the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the
system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles A. Horan, III, Director,
Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, (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 58 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
James D. Acker
Mr. Acker, 43, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Acker understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Acker 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 Oregon.
Henry Andreoli
Mr. Andreoli, 65, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Andreoli understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Andreoli meets the
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requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Massachusetts.
Jonathan A. Boston
Mr. Boston, 50, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Boston understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Boston meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from New York.
James G. Bracegirdle
Mr. Bracegirdle, 52, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Bracegirdle understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bracegirdle meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia.
Richard T. Bray
Mr. Bray, 61, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2015 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. Bray understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bray meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2015 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds an operator's license from Texas.
Joseph C. Brewster
Mr. Brewster, 21, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Brewster understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Brewster meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from
Virginia.
Bradley R. Brown
Mr. Brown, 64, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. 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 a Class A CDL from New Hampshire.
Steven G. Brown
Mr. Brown, 35, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. 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
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota.
Annette F. Bryant
Ms. Bryant, 52, has had ITDM since 2013. Her endocrinologist
examined her in 2015 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. Bryant understands diabetes
management and monitoring has stable control of her diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Bryant 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 California.
Brian G. Carter
Mr. Carter, 50, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Carter understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Carter meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia.
Daniel B. Craig
Mr. Craig, 46, has had ITDM since 2009. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Craig understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Craig meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Oregon.
Willie L. Davis
Mr. Davis, 65, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Davis understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Davis meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Mississippi.
Sean W. Dempsey
Mr. Dempsey, 31, has had ITDM since 1992. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Dempsey understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Dempsey meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from
Ohio.
Patrick L. Feely
Mr. Feely, 68, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Feely understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Feely meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Minnesota.
Garry W. Garrison
Mr. Garrison, 52, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Garrison understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Garrison meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Wisconsin.
James Genello
Mr. Genello, 50, has had ITDM since 2009. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Genello understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Genello meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from New
Jersey.
John T. Gorman
Mr. Gorman, 40, has had ITDM since 1984. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Gorman understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Gorman meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license
from New Jersey.
Gabriel L. Grooms
Mr. Grooms, 44, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Grooms understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Grooms meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington.
Joel K. Hawkins
Mr. Hawkins, 37, has had ITDM since 2000. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Hawkins understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hawkins meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Illinois.
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William H. Hudgens, Jr.
Mr. Hudgens, 64, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Hudgens understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hudgens meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Texas.
Gary L. Hulslander
Mr. Hulslander, 64, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Hulslander understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hulslander 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.
Daniel E. Jackowski
Mr. Jackowski, 36, has had ITDM since 1982. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Jackowski understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Jackowski meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from
Wisconsin.
Alan J. Jeffrey
Mr. Jeffrey, 25, has had ITDM since 1992. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Jeffrey understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Jeffrey meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Connecticut.
John W. Johnson
Mr. Johnson, 54, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Johnson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Johnson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Tennessee.
Samuel S. Johnson
Mr. Johnson, 21, has had ITDM since 2007. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Johnson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Johnson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Wisconsin.
Thomas R. Keaton
Mr. Keaton, 62, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Keaton understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Keaton meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri.
Charles A. Kelley
Mr. Kelley, 57, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Kelley understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Kelley meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.
Omer E. King
Mr. King, 71, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2015 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. King 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. King meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Pennsylvania.
Eric R. Knutson
Mr. Knutson, 40, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Knutson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Knutson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota.
Bruce E. Koehn
Mr. Koehn, 32, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Koehn understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Koehn 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 Kansas.
Douglas L. Kugler
Mr. Kugler, 63, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Kugler understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Kugler meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota.
John G. Leutze, Jr.
Mr. Leutze, 62, has had ITDM since 2005. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Leutze understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Leutze meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from New
York.
Hershel McIntosh
Mr. McIntosh, 61, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. McIntosh understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. McIntosh meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Kentucky.
Andrew S. McKinney
Mr. McKinney, 26, has had ITDM since 1997. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. McKinney understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. McKinney meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Minnesota.
Michael L. Medina
Mr. Medina, 50, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Medina understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Medina meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado.
Douglas D. Miller
Mr. Miller, 57, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Wyoming.
Dallas W. Minton
Mr. Minton, 71, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
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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. Minton understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Minton meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a chauffeur's license from Indiana.
Ronnie R. Parker
Mr. Parker, 31, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Parker understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Parker meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Maine.
Robert F. Perez
Mr. Perez, 50, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Perez understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Perez meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C CDL from Pennsylvania.
Ray E. Phipps
Mr. Phipps, 53, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Phipps understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Phipps meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.
Bruce F. Sanderson
Mr. Sanderson, 62, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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 2015 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Louisiana.
Raymond Santiago
Mr. Santiago, 48, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Santiago understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Santiago meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey.
Travis D. Shadden
Mr. Shadden, 37, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Shadden understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Shadden meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana.
Randy S. Steinbach
Mr. Steinbach, 63, has had ITDM since 2003. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Steinbach understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Steinbach meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington.
Bradley D. Stillman
Mr. Stillman, 46, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Stillman understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Stillman meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that
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he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Arizona.
Paul R. Thorkelson
Mr. Thorkelson, 64, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Thorkelson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Thorkelson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C CDL from Minnesota.
Michael J. Toth
Mr. Toth, 61, has had ITDM since 1965. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2015 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. Toth understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Toth meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined
him in 2015 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
He holds a Class B CDL from Pennsylvania.
Christopher O. Trent
Mr. Trent, 46, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Trent understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Trent meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Kansas.
Charles H. Turner
Mr. Turner, 44, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Turner understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Turner meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Wisconsin.
Jesse W. Turner
Mr. Turner, 52, has had ITDM since 2008. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Turner understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Turner meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Michigan.
Donavan A. Van Houten
Mr. Van Houten, 38, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Van Houten understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Van Houten meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington.
Matt S. Volk
Mr. Volk, 56, has had ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2015 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. Volk understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Volk meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2015 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds a Class A CDL from Nebraska.
Daniel M. Waldner
Mr. Waldner, 57, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Waldner understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Waldner meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from North Dakota.
Carlton G. Watson
Mr. Watson, 59, has had ITDM since 2015. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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
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certifies that Mr. Watson understands diabetes management and
monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is
able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Watson meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined
him in 2015 and certified that he has stable nonproliferative diabetic
retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Maryland.
Timothy L. Wilkinson
Mr. Wilkinson, 63, has had ITDM since 2009. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Wilkinson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Wilkinson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C CDL from Ohio.
Catherine A. Willcox
Ms. Willcox, 51, has had ITDM since 2015. Her endocrinologist
examined her in 2015 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. Willcox understands diabetes
management and monitoring has stable control of her diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Willcox meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her
optometrist examined her in 2015 and certified that she does not have
diabetic retinopathy. She holds a Class A CDL from Connecticut.
Kenneth P. Wing
Mr. Wing, 55, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2015 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. Wing understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Wing meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined
him in 2015 and certified that he has stable nonproliferative diabetic
retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Michigan.
Timothy W. Young
Mr. Young, 51, has had ITDM since 1994. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 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. Young understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CVM safely. Mr. Young meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.
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-2015-0063 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
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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-2015-0063 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket
Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to the
proposed rulemaking.
Issued on: July 7, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-17328 Filed 7-14-15; 8:45 am]
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