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Eric Duff, State Environmental
Administrator, Georgia Department of
Transportation, One Georgia Center, 600
West Peachtree Street NW., 25th Floor,
Atlanta, Georgia 30308. Telephone:
(404) 291–5880. Email: eduff@
dot.ga.gov.
Ryan Perry, Ph.D., NEPA Analyst,
Georgia Department of Transportation,
One Georgia Center, 600 West Peachtree
Street NW., 16th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia
30308. Telephone: (404) 631–1271.
Email: vperry@dot.ga.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
FHWA, in cooperation with the Georgia
Department of Transportation (GDOT),
will prepare an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) for proposed
improvements along I–516/SR 21/CS
1503/DeRenne Avenue and Hampstead
Avenue. An evaluation under Section
4(f) of the DOT Act of 1966 may also be
required due to the potential for impacts
to resources eligible for the National
Register of Historic Places. The project
is being developed to alleviate
congestion and improve mobility along
the I–516 and SR 21/CS 1503/DeRenne
Avenue corridor. Proposed project
elements may include modifications at
the interchange of I–516 and SR 21,
improvements along roads adjacent to
DeRenne Avenue, intersection upgrades,
and improvements along DeRenne
Avenue.
A study corridor large enough to
incorporate detailed studies for the full
range of alternatives to be considered for
the project will be evaluated. The EIS
will be prepared in accordance with the
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA: 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) of 1969,
and the regulations implementing NEPA
set forth in 40 CFR parts 1500–1508 and
23 CFR part 771, as well as the
provisions of the Safe Accountable
Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity
Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU)
and Moving Ahead for Progress in the
21st Century (MAP–21). The document
will also satisfy the requirements of
other applicable statutes, rules and
regulations including the Georgia
Environmental Policy Act (GEPA).
Public involvement is a critical
component of NEPA project
development. To date, outreach efforts
have included development of a local
Steering Committee, a Public
Information Open House, targeted
outreach within several communities
along the project corridor, and a field
site visit with public walk-through. To
ensure that the full range of issues
related to this proposed action are
addressed and all significant issues
identified, public outreach and
involvement will continue, and
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comments and suggestions are invited
from all interested parties. Specific
efforts to encourage involvement by,
and solicit comments from, minority
and low-income populations in the
project study area will continue through
the EIS process. A public hearing will
be held after the completion of the Draft
EIS, and the EIS will be made available
for review by federal and state resource
agencies and the public. Project
information, comments, video, and
concepts will be maintained throughout
the EIS process on an existing link
through the City of Savannah Web site
(www.savannahga.gov/derenne).
Additional agency coordination will
begin with publication of the NOI,
followed by initial contact and scoping
occurring within 45 to 60 days after
publication of the NOI and continuing
coordination throughout the EIS
process.
Regulations implementing NEPA, as
well as the provisions of SAFETEA–LU
and MAP–21, call for enhanced agency
and public involvement in the EIS
process. An invitation to all Federal and
non-Federal agencies and Native
American tribes that may have an
interest in the proposed project will be
extended. In the event that an agency or
tribe is not invited and would like to
participate, please contact Ryan Perry at
the contact information listed above.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning
and Construction. The regulations
implementing Executive Order 12372
regarding intergovernmental consultation on
Federal programs and activities apply to this
program.)
Issued on: July 11, 2017.
Rodney N. Barry,
Division Administrator, Federal Highway
Administration, Atlanta, GA.
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[Docket No. FMCSA–2006–26601; FMCSA–
2009–0115; FMCSA–2011–0080; FMCSA–
2011–0093; FMCSA–2011–0103; FMCSA–
2013–0015; FMCSA–2013–0016; FMCSA–
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Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Diabetes
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces its
decision to renew exemptions of 145
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individuals from its prohibition in the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons
with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus
(ITDM) from operating commercial
motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate
commerce. The exemptions enable these
individuals with ITDM to continue to
operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
DATES: Each group of renewed
exemptions was effective on the dates
stated in the discussions below and will
expire on the dates stated in the
discussions below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Programs Division, 202–366–4001,
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. If you have
questions regarding viewing or
submitting material to the docket,
contact Docket Services, telephone (202)
366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Electronic Access
You may see all the comments online
through the Federal Document
Management System (FDMS) at:
https://www.regulations.gov.
Docket: For access to the docket to
read background documents or
comments, go to http//
www.regulations.gov and/or Room
W12–140 on the ground level of the
West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
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 https://www.regulations.gov,
as described in the system of records
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
be reviewed at https://www.dot.gov/
privacy.
II. Background
On May 15, 2017, FMCSA published
a notice announcing its decision to
renew exemptions for 145 individuals
from the insulin-treated diabetes
mellitus prohibition in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(3) to operate a CMV in
interstate commerce and requested
comments from the public (82 FR
22382). The public comment period
ended on June 14, 2017, and no
comments were received.
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As stated in the previous notice,
FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of
these applicants and determined that
renewing these exemptions would
achieve a level of safety equivalent to or
greater than the level that would be
achieved by complying with the current
regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3).
The physical qualification standard
for drivers regarding diabetes found in
49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person
is physically qualified to drive a CMV
if that person has no established
medical history or clinical diagnosis of
diabetes mellitus currently requiring
insulin for control.
III. Discussion of Comments
FMCSA received no comments in this
preceding.
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IV. Conclusion
Based upon its evaluation of the 145
renewal exemption applications and
that no comments were received,
FMCSA confirms its’ decision to exempt
the following drivers from the rule
prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
driving CMVs in interstate commerce in
49 CFR 391.41(b)(3).
As of June 2, 2017, and in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
following 11 individuals have satisfied
the renewal conditions for obtaining an
exemption from the rule prohibiting
drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs
in interstate commerce (76 FR 20073; 76
FR 32015):
Donovan A. Bloomfield (MA), Kyle T.
Brewer (NE), Rastus A. Bryant, Jr.
(SC), Daniel J. Cahalan (WV), C.
Shawn Fox (OH), Brad S. Gray (MD),
Troy M. Keller (PA), Edmund D.
Kilmartin III (MI), Michael G. Moseley
(NC), Francisco M. Torres (NM), Mark
H. Wilcox (MN).
The drivers were included in Docket
No. FMCSA–2011–0080. Their
exemptions are effective as of June 2,
2017, and will expire on June 2, 2019.
As of June 6, 2017, and in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
following 21 individuals have satisfied
the renewal conditions for obtaining an
exemption from the rule prohibiting
drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs
in interstate commerce (80 FR 26133; 80
FR 60743):
Robert L. Adams (GA), Steven D. Beale
(WA), Kevin N. Bigham (PA), Eric B.
Bratanich (WI), Jeffry L. Bromby (CA),
Joel R. Currie (MN), George C. Druzak
(PA), William L. Duncan (FL), Leland
R. Frazier, Jr. (GA), Louis E. Graves
(MS), Loren G. Howard (AK), John A.
Irwin (IL), Marvin T. Kruse (SD),
Richard L. Langdon (NY), Amanda K.
Perez-Littleton (NM), Michael J.
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Peterson (MN), Thomas E. Ringstaff,
Jr. (OH), Milton E. Sullivan (VA), John
E. Vee (IA), Russell A. Wilkins (VA),
David A. Wolff (NY).
The drivers were included in Docket
No. FMCSA–2015–0058. Their
exemptions are effective as of June 6,
2017, and will expire on June 6, 2019.
As of June 8, 2017, and in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
following 19 individuals have satisfied
the renewal conditions for obtaining an
exemption from the rule prohibiting
drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs
in interstate commerce (72 FR 12656; 72
FR 31875):
David M. Beard (CO), David R. Burton
(WY), Esko G. Cate (WA), Stephen R.
Clemens (MI), Johnny W. Corbin (KY),
Mark K. Eaton (MN), Chad L. Erickson
(WA), Kendal B. Heath (NC), Jon D.
Huntsinger (SD), Robbie L. Jones (IN),
Lucas J. Jordon (FL), Murl R. Kimmel
(IL), Michael G. McIntosh (WA),
Judith A. Neel (IN), Danny E. Norment
(TN), Samuel N. Prindle (IL), Mark W.
Sadowski (IN), Thomas M. Sandahl
(WI), Anthony Ybarra (MN).
The drivers were included in Docket
No. FMCSA–2006–26601. Their
exemptions are effective as of June 8,
2017, and will expire on June 8, 2019.
As of June 11, 2017, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 41 individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the rule
prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
driving CMVs in interstate commerce
(78 FR 20381; 78 FR 35088; 80 FR
26979; 80 FR 45575):
Donald J. Barber, II (FL), Kenneth V.
Bartlett (PA), Derek A. Becker (IL),
Robert J. Boardwick (NJ), Robert E.
Clark, Jr. (VA), Robert G. Costa (NJ),
Thomas J. Cummings (IA), Gary E.
Davidge (MD), Stephen L. Drake (TX),
David E. Goddard, Jr. (WV), William
J. Hannan, 3rd (NJ), David H. Heins
(IL), Korry W. Hullinger (UT), Daniel
A. Johns (PA), James V. Kuhns, Jr.
(PA), Craig C. Leckie (OR), Robert T.
Lee (WI), Tyler S. Lewis (AK),
Zackery L. Lowe (VA), Gary D.
MacFarlane (ME), Edward W. Masser
(PA), David J. Mathews (MN), Brian L.
Merlo (CA), Brian K. Miesner (MO),
Terrance M. Morrisette (MN), Patrick
S. Murray (OK), Shane J. Nesheim
(WI), Lisa R. Olson (MT), Kevin J.
Riedl (WI), Richard E. Roberts (NC),
Stephen D. Sandine (AR), Jeremy D.
Schroeder (OH), Jerry G. Severson, Jr.
(IL), Richard J. Tallen (IN), Brett E.
Thein (GA), Kelly R. Troll (MN), Ryan
R. Turnbull (NY), Jonathan Walston
(IA), Graciano Wharton-Ramirez (NJ),
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Rick G. White (WA), Randall L.
Williamson (IL).
The drivers were included in one of
the following docket Nos: FMCSA–
2013–0015; FMCSA–2015–0059. Their
exemptions are effective as of June 11,
2017, and will expire on June 11, 2019.
As of June 12, 2017, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following nine individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the rule
prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
driving CMVs in interstate commerce
(74 FR 19271; 74 FR 28096):
Edward E. Back III (VA), Aaron Bailey
(MA), George E. Hardman (GA), Brian
K. Moore (TN), Zachary T. Patton
(AZ), Terry L. Robinett (AR), Scot J.
Suhr (IN), Kenneth R. Walker (TN),
Blake A. Woolman (MO).
The drivers were included in Docket
No. FMCSA–2009–0115. Their
exemptions are effective as of June 12,
2017, and will expire on June 12, 2019.
As of June 20, 2017, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 25 individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the rule
prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
driving CMVs in interstate commerce
(78 FR 22599; 78 FR 24795; 78 FR
37272; 78 FR 37273):
Willie J. Brock (MO), Roger S. Davis
(PA), Edgar I. Duque (NY), Kevin J.
Fuller (MI), Kevin D. Gentes (IL), John
M. Hawk (MN), Joel M. Jock (VA),
Michael J. Makwinski (NJ), James S.
Marunczak (PA), Michael J. Moynihan
(NH), William A. Nearhood (PA),
Fernand L. Poulin (NH), James A.
Pruitt (GA), Tony E. Pullen (IN),
Michael M. Sanchez (NM), Joseph
Sawicki, III (NY), Nathaniel Scales Jr.
(DE), Michael Schrock III (TN), Jimmy
W. Scroggins (AR), Michael Steinman
(PA), Mark A. Stromberg (MN),
Christopher T. Thieneman (KY),
Daniel J. Wagner (TX), Andrew J.
White (IA), Michael D. Ziegler (PA).
The drivers were included in docket
Nos: FMCSA–2013–0016; FMCSA–
2013–0017. Their exemptions are
effective as of June 20, 2017, and will
expire on June 20, 2019.
As of June 24, 2017, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 12 individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the rule
prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
driving CMVs in interstate commerce
(76 FR 25769; 76 FR 37171):
John C. Beason, Jr. (TN), Adam R.
Errickson (NJ), Jon M. Greiner (MN),
Gregory M. Hoyt (VT), Robert E.
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Jackson (NC), Kimm D. Jacobson
(MN), Daryl D. Jibben (MN), Jimmy G.
Lee, Jr. (NC), Daniel S. May (IA),
Gerald D. McElya (TX), Donald B.
Ramaley (PA), Floyd M. Tyler (PA).
The drivers were included in docket
No. FMCSA–2011–0103. Their
exemptions are effective as of June 24,
2017, and will expire on June 24, 2019.
As of June 28, 2017, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following seven individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the rule
prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
driving CMVs in interstate commerce
(76 FR 21792; 76 FR 37882):
Terry J. Johnson (MN), Todd L.
McAuley (NC), Stephen A. Miles
(OH), Edgar M. Ridlon, Jr. (VT),
Andrew M. Schutt (IL), John W.
Wortman (WI), Kemlyn K. Yowell
(OH).
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2000–7006; FMCSA–2000–7363; FMCSA–
2000–7918; FMCSA–2000–8398; FMCSA–
2001–9258; FMCSA–2002–12844; FMCSA–
2003–14504; FMCSA–2004–17984; FMCSA–
2004–19477; FMCSA–2005–20027; FMCSA–
2005–20560; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA–
2007–27333; FMCSA–2007–27515; FMCSA–
2008–0106; FMCSA–2008–0398; FMCSA–
2009–0054; FMCSA–2009–0086; FMCSA–
2011–0010; FMCSA–2011–0092; FMCSA–
2012–0337; FMCSA–2013–0022; FMCSA–
2013–0024; FMCSA–2013–0025; FMCSA–
2013–0026; FMCSA–2014–0299; FMCSA–
2014–0300; FMCSA–2014–0302; FMCSA–
2014–0303; FMCSA–2014–0304; FMCSA–
2014–0305; FMCSA–2015–0048]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Vision
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
AGENCY:
The drivers were included in docket
No. FMCSA–2011–0093. Their
exemptions are effective as of June 28,
2017, and will expire on June 28, 2019.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315,
each exemption will be valid for two
years from the effective date unless
revoked earlier by FMCSA. The
exemption will be revoked if the
following occurs: (1) The person fails to
comply with the terms and conditions
of the exemption; (2) the exemption has
resulted in a lower level of safety than
was maintained prior to being granted;
or (3) continuation of the exemption
would not be consistent with the goals
and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and
31315.
Issued on: July 7, 2017.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FMCSA announces its
decision to renew exemptions for 120
individuals from the vision requirement
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate
commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
drivers. The exemptions enable these
individuals to continue to operate CMVs
in interstate commerce without meeting
the vision requirement in one eye.
DATES: Each group of renewed
exemptions was effective on the dates
stated in the discussions below and will
expire on the dates stated in the
discussions below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Programs Division, 202–366–4001,
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5
p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. If you have
questions regarding viewing or
submitting material to the docket,
contact Docket Services, telephone (202)
366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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I. Electronic Access
You may see all the comments online
through the Federal Document
Management System (FDMS) at: https://
www.regulations.gov.
Docket: For access to the docket to
read background documents or
comments, go to http//
www.regulations.gov and/or Room
W12–140 on the ground level of the
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West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
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 https://www.regulations.gov,
as described in the system of records
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
be reviewed at https://www.dot.gov/
privacy.
II. Background
On May 15, 2017, FMCSA published
a notice announcing its decision to
renew exemptions for 120 individuals
from the vision requirement in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10) to operate a CMV in
interstate commerce and requested
comments from the public (82 FR
22379). The public comment period
ended on June 14, 2017, and no
comments were received.
As stated in the previous notice,
FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of
these applicants and determined that
renewing these exemptions would
achieve a level of safety equivalent to or
greater than the level that would be
achieved by complying with the current
regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
The physical qualification standard
for drivers regarding vision found in 49
CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is
physically qualified to driver a CMV if
that person:
Has distant visual acuity of at least 20/40
(Snellen) in each eye without corrective
lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to
20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective
lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least 20/
40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or without
corrective lenses, field of vision of at least
70° in the horizontal meridian in each eye,
and the ability to recognize the colors of
traffic signals and devices showing red,
green, and amber.
III. Discussion of Comments
FMCSA received no comments in this
preceding.
VI. Conclusion
As of June 4, 2017, and in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
following 38 individuals have satisfied
the conditions for obtaining a renewed
exemption from the vision requirements
(65 FR 66286; 65 FR 78256; 66 FR
13825; 66 FR 16311; 67 FR 68719; 68 FR
2629; 68 FR 13360; 68 FR 19598; 68 FR
33570; 69 FR 33997; 69 FR 61292; 69 FR
64806; 69 FR 71100; 70 FR 2705; 70 FR
12265; 70 FR 16887; 70 FR 25878; 71 FR
63379; 72 FR 184; 72 FR 1050; 72 FR
1051; 72 FR 1053; 72 FR 5489; 72 FR
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2006-26601; FMCSA-2009-0115; FMCSA-2011-0080; FMCSA-
2011-0093; FMCSA-2011-0103; FMCSA-2013-0015; FMCSA-2013-0016; FMCSA-
2013-0017; FMCSA-2015-0058; FMCSA-2015-0059]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions of 145
individuals from its prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with insulin-treated diabetes
mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in
interstate commerce. The exemptions enable these individuals with ITDM
to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions was effective on the dates
stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in
the discussions below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief,
Medical Programs Division, 202-366-4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have
questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket,
contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Electronic Access
You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document
Management System (FDMS) at: https://www.regulations.gov.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http//www.regulations.gov and/or Room W12-140 on the
ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
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 https://www.regulations.gov, as described in
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed
at https://www.dot.gov/privacy.
II. Background
On May 15, 2017, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision
to renew exemptions for 145 individuals from the insulin-treated
diabetes mellitus prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) to operate a CMV
in interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (82 FR
22382). The public comment period ended on June 14, 2017, and no
comments were received.
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As stated in the previous notice, FMCSA has evaluated the
eligibility of these applicants and determined that renewing these
exemptions would achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater
than the level that would be achieved by complying with the current
regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3).
The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding diabetes
found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person is physically
qualified to drive a CMV if that person has no established medical
history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring
insulin for control.
III. Discussion of Comments
FMCSA received no comments in this preceding.
IV. Conclusion
Based upon its evaluation of the 145 renewal exemption applications
and that no comments were received, FMCSA confirms its' decision to
exempt the following drivers from the rule prohibiting drivers with
ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3).
As of June 2, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 11 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (76 FR 20073; 76 FR
32015):
Donovan A. Bloomfield (MA), Kyle T. Brewer (NE), Rastus A. Bryant, Jr.
(SC), Daniel J. Cahalan (WV), C. Shawn Fox (OH), Brad S. Gray (MD),
Troy M. Keller (PA), Edmund D. Kilmartin III (MI), Michael G. Moseley
(NC), Francisco M. Torres (NM), Mark H. Wilcox (MN).
The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0080. Their
exemptions are effective as of June 2, 2017, and will expire on June 2,
2019.
As of June 6, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 21 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (80 FR 26133; 80 FR
60743):
Robert L. Adams (GA), Steven D. Beale (WA), Kevin N. Bigham (PA), Eric
B. Bratanich (WI), Jeffry L. Bromby (CA), Joel R. Currie (MN), George
C. Druzak (PA), William L. Duncan (FL), Leland R. Frazier, Jr. (GA),
Louis E. Graves (MS), Loren G. Howard (AK), John A. Irwin (IL), Marvin
T. Kruse (SD), Richard L. Langdon (NY), Amanda K. Perez-Littleton (NM),
Michael J. Peterson (MN), Thomas E. Ringstaff, Jr. (OH), Milton E.
Sullivan (VA), John E. Vee (IA), Russell A. Wilkins (VA), David A.
Wolff (NY).
The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0058. Their
exemptions are effective as of June 6, 2017, and will expire on June 6,
2019.
As of June 8, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 19 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (72 FR 12656; 72 FR
31875):
David M. Beard (CO), David R. Burton (WY), Esko G. Cate (WA), Stephen
R. Clemens (MI), Johnny W. Corbin (KY), Mark K. Eaton (MN), Chad L.
Erickson (WA), Kendal B. Heath (NC), Jon D. Huntsinger (SD), Robbie L.
Jones (IN), Lucas J. Jordon (FL), Murl R. Kimmel (IL), Michael G.
McIntosh (WA), Judith A. Neel (IN), Danny E. Norment (TN), Samuel N.
Prindle (IL), Mark W. Sadowski (IN), Thomas M. Sandahl (WI), Anthony
Ybarra (MN).
The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2006-26601. Their
exemptions are effective as of June 8, 2017, and will expire on June 8,
2019.
As of June 11, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 41 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (78 FR 20381; 78 FR
35088; 80 FR 26979; 80 FR 45575):
Donald J. Barber, II (FL), Kenneth V. Bartlett (PA), Derek A. Becker
(IL), Robert J. Boardwick (NJ), Robert E. Clark, Jr. (VA), Robert G.
Costa (NJ), Thomas J. Cummings (IA), Gary E. Davidge (MD), Stephen L.
Drake (TX), David E. Goddard, Jr. (WV), William J. Hannan, 3rd (NJ),
David H. Heins (IL), Korry W. Hullinger (UT), Daniel A. Johns (PA),
James V. Kuhns, Jr. (PA), Craig C. Leckie (OR), Robert T. Lee (WI),
Tyler S. Lewis (AK), Zackery L. Lowe (VA), Gary D. MacFarlane (ME),
Edward W. Masser (PA), David J. Mathews (MN), Brian L. Merlo (CA),
Brian K. Miesner (MO), Terrance M. Morrisette (MN), Patrick S. Murray
(OK), Shane J. Nesheim (WI), Lisa R. Olson (MT), Kevin J. Riedl (WI),
Richard E. Roberts (NC), Stephen D. Sandine (AR), Jeremy D. Schroeder
(OH), Jerry G. Severson, Jr. (IL), Richard J. Tallen (IN), Brett E.
Thein (GA), Kelly R. Troll (MN), Ryan R. Turnbull (NY), Jonathan
Walston (IA), Graciano Wharton-Ramirez (NJ), Rick G. White (WA),
Randall L. Williamson (IL).
The drivers were included in one of the following docket Nos:
FMCSA-2013-0015; FMCSA-2015-0059. Their exemptions are effective as of
June 11, 2017, and will expire on June 11, 2019.
As of June 12, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following nine individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (74 FR 19271; 74 FR
28096):
Edward E. Back III (VA), Aaron Bailey (MA), George E. Hardman (GA),
Brian K. Moore (TN), Zachary T. Patton (AZ), Terry L. Robinett (AR),
Scot J. Suhr (IN), Kenneth R. Walker (TN), Blake A. Woolman (MO).
The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2009-0115. Their
exemptions are effective as of June 12, 2017, and will expire on June
12, 2019.
As of June 20, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 25 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (78 FR 22599; 78 FR
24795; 78 FR 37272; 78 FR 37273):
Willie J. Brock (MO), Roger S. Davis (PA), Edgar I. Duque (NY), Kevin
J. Fuller (MI), Kevin D. Gentes (IL), John M. Hawk (MN), Joel M. Jock
(VA), Michael J. Makwinski (NJ), James S. Marunczak (PA), Michael J.
Moynihan (NH), William A. Nearhood (PA), Fernand L. Poulin (NH), James
A. Pruitt (GA), Tony E. Pullen (IN), Michael M. Sanchez (NM), Joseph
Sawicki, III (NY), Nathaniel Scales Jr. (DE), Michael Schrock III (TN),
Jimmy W. Scroggins (AR), Michael Steinman (PA), Mark A. Stromberg (MN),
Christopher T. Thieneman (KY), Daniel J. Wagner (TX), Andrew J. White
(IA), Michael D. Ziegler (PA).
The drivers were included in docket Nos: FMCSA-2013-0016; FMCSA-
2013-0017. Their exemptions are effective as of June 20, 2017, and will
expire on June 20, 2019.
As of June 24, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 12 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (76 FR 25769; 76 FR
37171):
John C. Beason, Jr. (TN), Adam R. Errickson (NJ), Jon M. Greiner (MN),
Gregory M. Hoyt (VT), Robert E.
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Jackson (NC), Kimm D. Jacobson (MN), Daryl D. Jibben (MN), Jimmy G.
Lee, Jr. (NC), Daniel S. May (IA), Gerald D. McElya (TX), Donald B.
Ramaley (PA), Floyd M. Tyler (PA).
The drivers were included in docket No. FMCSA-2011-0103. Their
exemptions are effective as of June 24, 2017, and will expire on June
24, 2019.
As of June 28, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following seven individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (76 FR 21792; 76 FR
37882):
Terry J. Johnson (MN), Todd L. McAuley (NC), Stephen A. Miles (OH),
Edgar M. Ridlon, Jr. (VT), Andrew M. Schutt (IL), John W. Wortman (WI),
Kemlyn K. Yowell (OH).
The drivers were included in docket No. FMCSA-2011-0093. Their
exemptions are effective as of June 28, 2017, and will expire on June
28, 2019.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be valid
for two years from the effective date unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.
The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (1) The person
fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the
exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained
prior to being granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not
be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and
31315.
Issued on: July 7, 2017.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2017-15029 Filed 7-17-17; 8:45 am]
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