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Download as PDF 27616 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 94 / Monday, May 17, 2010 / Notices srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The nature of the information collection is described as well as its expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on February 26, 2010. No comments were received. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 16, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas M.P. Christensen, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202–366- 5909; or e-mail: tom.christensen@dot.gov. 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Murray Bloom, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2010–11703 Filed 5–14–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [FMCSA Docket No. FMCSA–2009–0322] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to exempt fifty-three individuals from its rule prohibiting persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. The exemptions will enable these individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. DATES: Effective date: The exemptions are effective May 17, 2010. Expiration date: The exemptions expire on Thursday, May 17, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical Programs, (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Room W64–224, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590– 0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 https:// www.regulations.gov and/or Room W12–140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received into any of DOT’s dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, or other entity). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register (65 FR 19477, Apr. 11, 2000). This statement is also available at https://www.regulations.gov. Background On March 22, 2010, FMCSA published a Notice of receipt of Federal diabetes exemption applications from fifty-three individuals and requested comments from the public (75 FR 13647). The public comment period closed on April 21, 2010, and one comment was received. FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of the fifty-three applicants and determined that granting the exemptions to these individuals would achieve a level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved by complying with the current regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3). Diabetes Mellitus and Driving Experience of the Applicants The Agency established the current standard for diabetes in 1970 because several risk studies indicated that diabetic drivers had a higher rate of crash involvement than the general population. The diabetes rule provides that ‘‘A person is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle if that person has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin for control’’ (49 CFR 391.41(b)(3)). FMCSA established its diabetes exemption program, based on the Agency’s July 2000 study entitled ‘‘A Report to Congress on the Feasibility of a Program to Qualify Individuals with Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus to Operate in Interstate Commerce as Directed by the Transportation Act for the 21st Century.’’ The report concluded that a safe and practicable protocol to allow some drivers with ITDM to operate CMVs is feasible. The September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441) Federal Register Notice in conjunction with the November 8, 2005 (70 FR 67777) Federal Register Notice provides the current protocol for allowing such drivers to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. These fifty-three applicants have had ITDM over a range of 1 to 53 years. These applicants report no E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 94 / Monday, May 17, 2010 / Notices hypoglycemic reaction that resulted in loss of consciousness or seizure, that required the assistance of another person, or resulted in impaired cognitive function without warning symptoms in the past 5 years (with one year of stability following any such episode). In each case, an endocrinologist has verified that the driver has demonstrated willingness to properly monitor and manage his/her diabetes mellitus, received education related to diabetes management, and is on a stable insulin regimen. These drivers report no other disqualifying conditions, including diabetes-related complications. Each meets the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The qualifications and medical condition of each applicant were stated and discussed in detail in the March 22, 2010 Federal Register Notice, and they will not be repeated in this Notice. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Basis for Exemption Determination Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption from the diabetes standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) if the exemption is likely to achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety than would be achieved without the exemption. The exemption allows the applicants to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. To evaluate the effect of these exemptions on safety, FMCSA considered medical reports about the applicants’ ITDM and vision, and reviewed the treating endocrinologists’ medical opinion related to the ability of the driver to safely operate a CMV while using insulin. Consequently, FMCSA finds that in each case exempting these applicants from the diabetes standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. Conditions and Requirements The terms and conditions of the exemption will be provided to the applicants in the exemption document and they include the following: (1) That each individual submit a quarterly monitoring checklist completed by the treating endocrinologist as well as an annual checklist with a comprehensive medical evaluation; (2) that each individual reports within 2 business days of occurrence, all episodes of severe hypoglycemia, significant complications, or inability to manage diabetes; also, any involvement in an accident or any other adverse event in a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or not it is related to an episode of hypoglycemia; (3) that each individual provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:36 May 14, 2010 Jkt 220001 or optometrist’s report to the medical examiner at the time of the annual medical examination; and (4) that each individual provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver’s qualification file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s qualification file if he/she is selfemployed. The driver must also have a copy of the certification when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received one comment in this proceeding. The comment was considered and discussed below. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation stated that it had reviewed the driving records for Dale J. Cleaver, Edgar R. Pole and Wayne F. Richards and was in favor of granting a Federal diabetes exemption to each of these individuals. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the fiftythree exemption applications, FMCSA exempts Deanna R. Alvarado, Howard H. Armstrong, Samuel D. Bentle, Mark S. Boettcher, Steven C. Boudreau, Charles Boulware, Jr., Roy L. Brokaw, Chris D. Chambers, Charles A. Cinert, Sr., John D. Clark, IV, Dale J. Cleaver, James H. Collins, William A. Donais, Lance L. Fuller, Johnny Gardner, Jr., Gregory S. Ghent, Mark D. Golden, Nathaniel W. Gorham, Younge W. Hooper, Eugene H. Johannes, Reginald K. Johnson, Sheldon R. Koehn, David L. Kreitzer, Jason R. Kropp, Joseph A. Laperle, David W. Letto, Robert D. Marquart, Francis E. Martinez, Stephen A. Miles, Raymond A. Montoya, Adolfo Moreno, Jr., Chad D. Morrison, Kevin R. Murphy, Kenneth S. Napieralski, Lowell G. Neumann, John T. Oliver, Jr., Steven G. Petersen, Edgar R. Polk, Damian J. Porter, Robert W. Prabucki, Edward R. Ramm, Wayne F. Richards, George H. Rollins, Jo Ellen Roshak, Gary G. Sironen, Rodney L. Stoltenberg, David Switala, Stanley C. Tarvidas, Jim D. Thomas, Florence E. Thompson, Joshua C. Thompson, Phillip M. Vinson and Camella C. Wilkins from the ITDM standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), subject to the conditions listed under ‘‘Conditions and Requirements’’ above. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 each exemption will be valid for two years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if: (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 before it was granted; or PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27617 (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315. If the exemption is still effective at the end of the 2-year period, the person may apply to FMCSA for a renewal under procedures in effect at that time. Issued on: May 5, 2010. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[FMCSA Docket No. FMCSA-2009-0322]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes 
Mellitus

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of final disposition.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to exempt fifty-three individuals 
from its rule prohibiting persons with insulin-treated diabetes 
mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in 
interstate commerce. The exemptions will enable these individuals to 
operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

DATES: Effective date: The exemptions are effective May 17, 2010. 
Expiration date: The exemptions expire on Thursday, May 17, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical 
Programs, (202) 366-4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Room W64-224, 
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, 
DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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 https://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., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments 
received into any of DOT's dockets by the name of the individual 
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if 
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, or other 
entity). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the 
Federal Register (65 FR 19477, Apr. 11, 2000). This statement is also 
available at https://www.regulations.gov.

Background

    On March 22, 2010, FMCSA published a Notice of receipt of Federal 
diabetes exemption applications from fifty-three individuals and 
requested comments from the public (75 FR 13647). The public comment 
period closed on April 21, 2010, and one comment was received.
    FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of the fifty-three applicants 
and determined that granting the exemptions to these individuals would 
achieve a level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level 
that would be achieved by complying with the current regulation 49 CFR 
391.41(b)(3).

Diabetes Mellitus and Driving Experience of the Applicants

    The Agency established the current standard for diabetes in 1970 
because several risk studies indicated that diabetic drivers had a 
higher rate of crash involvement than the general population. The 
diabetes rule provides that ``A person is physically qualified to drive 
a commercial motor vehicle if that person has no established medical 
history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring 
insulin for control'' (49 CFR 391.41(b)(3)).
    FMCSA established its diabetes exemption program, based on the 
Agency's July 2000 study entitled ``A Report to Congress on the 
Feasibility of a Program to Qualify Individuals with Insulin-Treated 
Diabetes Mellitus to Operate in Interstate Commerce as Directed by the 
Transportation Act for the 21st Century.'' The report concluded that a 
safe and practicable protocol to allow some drivers with ITDM to 
operate CMVs is feasible. The September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441) Federal 
Register Notice in conjunction with the November 8, 2005 (70 FR 67777) 
Federal Register Notice provides the current protocol for allowing such 
drivers to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
    These fifty-three applicants have had ITDM over a range of 1 to 53 
years. These applicants report no

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hypoglycemic reaction that resulted in loss of consciousness or 
seizure, that required the assistance of another person, or resulted in 
impaired cognitive function without warning symptoms in the past 5 
years (with one year of stability following any such episode). In each 
case, an endocrinologist has verified that the driver has demonstrated 
willingness to properly monitor and manage his/her diabetes mellitus, 
received education related to diabetes management, and is on a stable 
insulin regimen. These drivers report no other disqualifying 
conditions, including diabetes-related complications. Each meets the 
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
    The qualifications and medical condition of each applicant were 
stated and discussed in detail in the March 22, 2010 Federal Register 
Notice, and they will not be repeated in this Notice.

Basis for Exemption Determination

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption 
from the diabetes standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) if the exemption is 
likely to achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety than would 
be achieved without the exemption. The exemption allows the applicants 
to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
    To evaluate the effect of these exemptions on safety, FMCSA 
considered medical reports about the applicants' ITDM and vision, and 
reviewed the treating endocrinologists' medical opinion related to the 
ability of the driver to safely operate a CMV while using insulin.
    Consequently, FMCSA finds that in each case exempting these 
applicants from the diabetes standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) is likely 
to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the 
exemption.

Conditions and Requirements

    The terms and conditions of the exemption will be provided to the 
applicants in the exemption document and they include the following: 
(1) That each individual submit a quarterly monitoring checklist 
completed by the treating endocrinologist as well as an annual 
checklist with a comprehensive medical evaluation; (2) that each 
individual reports within 2 business days of occurrence, all episodes 
of severe hypoglycemia, significant complications, or inability to 
manage diabetes; also, any involvement in an accident or any other 
adverse event in a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or not it is 
related to an episode of hypoglycemia; (3) that each individual provide 
a copy of the ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report to the medical 
examiner at the time of the annual medical examination; and (4) that 
each individual provide a copy of the annual medical certification to 
the employer for retention in the driver's qualification file, or keep 
a copy in his/her driver's qualification file if he/she is self-
employed. The driver must also have a copy of the certification when 
driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local 
enforcement official.

Discussion of Comments

    FMCSA received one comment in this proceeding. The comment was 
considered and discussed below.
    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation stated that it had 
reviewed the driving records for Dale J. Cleaver, Edgar R. Pole and 
Wayne F. Richards and was in favor of granting a Federal diabetes 
exemption to each of these individuals.

Conclusion

    Based upon its evaluation of the fifty-three exemption 
applications, FMCSA exempts Deanna R. Alvarado, Howard H. Armstrong, 
Samuel D. Bentle, Mark S. Boettcher, Steven C. Boudreau, Charles 
Boulware, Jr., Roy L. Brokaw, Chris D. Chambers, Charles A. Cinert, 
Sr., John D. Clark, IV, Dale J. Cleaver, James H. Collins, William A. 
Donais, Lance L. Fuller, Johnny Gardner, Jr., Gregory S. Ghent, Mark D. 
Golden, Nathaniel W. Gorham, Younge W. Hooper, Eugene H. Johannes, 
Reginald K. Johnson, Sheldon R. Koehn, David L. Kreitzer, Jason R. 
Kropp, Joseph A. Laperle, David W. Letto, Robert D. Marquart, Francis 
E. Martinez, Stephen A. Miles, Raymond A. Montoya, Adolfo Moreno, Jr., 
Chad D. Morrison, Kevin R. Murphy, Kenneth S. Napieralski, Lowell G. 
Neumann, John T. Oliver, Jr., Steven G. Petersen, Edgar R. Polk, Damian 
J. Porter, Robert W. Prabucki, Edward R. Ramm, Wayne F. Richards, 
George H. Rollins, Jo Ellen Roshak, Gary G. Sironen, Rodney L. 
Stoltenberg, David Switala, Stanley C. Tarvidas, Jim D. Thomas, 
Florence E. Thompson, Joshua C. Thompson, Phillip M. Vinson and Camella 
C. Wilkins from the ITDM standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), subject to 
the conditions listed under ``Conditions and Requirements'' above.
    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 each exemption will 
be valid for two years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption 
will be revoked if: (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 before it was granted; or (3) 
continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals 
and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315. If the exemption is 
still effective at the end of the 2-year period, the person may apply 
to FMCSA for a renewal under procedures in effect at that time.

    Issued on: May 5, 2010.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
[FR Doc. 2010-11706 Filed 5-14-10; 8:45 am]
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