ITS Industry Forum on Connected Vehicles: Moving From Research Towards Implementation; Notice of Public Meeting, 43416-43417 [2012-17974]

Download as PDF 43416 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 142 / Tuesday, July 24, 2012 / Notices Debarred persons are generally ineligible to participate in activity regulated under the ITAR (see e.g., sections 120.1(c) and (d), and 127.11(a)). Also, under Section 127.1(c) of the ITAR, any person who has knowledge that another person is subject to debarment or is otherwise ineligible may not, without disclosure to and written approval from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, participate, directly or indirectly, in any export in which such ineligible person may benefit there from or have a direct or indirect interest therein. Further, Federal Register document 2011–29470, published at 76 FR 70805, Tuesday, November 15, 2011, is corrected on page 70807, line 12 through line 15 to read as follows: 1. Andrew V. ODonnell; August 1, 2011; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia; Case No. 1:10–CR– 491–CAP; July, 1977. 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O’Toole, Air Carrier Fitness Division (X–56, Room W86–489), U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366–9721. Dated: July 17, 2012. Susan L. Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs. [FR Doc. 2012–18042 Filed 7–23–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ITS Industry Forum on Connected Vehicles: Moving From Research Towards Implementation; Notice of Public Meeting ITS Joint Program Office, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Intelligent Transportation System Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) will host a free public meeting and webinar to provide updates and promote a lively discussion on the Connected Vehicle Safety, Vehicle-toInfrastructure, and Testing programs; along with a special session discussing lessons learned in deploying ITS. The public meeting will take place September 25–27, 2012, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, USA 60601, 312–565–1234. Persons planning to attend the meeting or participate in the webinar should register online at www.itsa.org/ safetymeeting no later than August 30, 2012. The goal of the meeting and webinar is to identify where we are and what remains in getting to the 2013 decision on Vehicle Communications for Safety, discuss what is evolving in terms of a robust Vehicle-to-Infrastructure environment, and identify what we have learned from past ITS deployments that can help with success for the future. About the Connected Vehicle Research Program at USDOT Connected Vehicle research at USDOT is a multimodal program that involves using wireless communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and personal communications devices to E:\FR\FM\24JYN1.SGM 24JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 142 / Tuesday, July 24, 2012 / Notices improve safety, mobility, and environmental sustainability. To learn more about the Connected Vehicle program please visit www.its.dot.gov. If you have any questions or you need any special accommodations, please contact Adam Hopps at Ahopps@itsa.org or 202–680–0091. Issued in Washington, DC, on the 18th day of July 2012. John Augustine, Managing Director, ITS Joint Program Office. [FR Doc. 2012–17974 Filed 7–23–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–HY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [FMCSA Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0109] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. AGENCY: FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 22 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: The exemptions are effective July 24, 2012. The exemptions expire on July 24, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, Chief, Medical Programs Division, (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: sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 21:06 Jul 23, 2012 Jkt 226001 received into any of DOT’s dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, or other entity). You may review DOT’s Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3316), or you may visit https://edocket.access.gpo.gov/ 2008/pdf/E8-785.pdf. Background On June 6, 2012, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of Federal diabetes exemption applications from 22 individuals and requested comments from the public (77 FR 33554). The public comment period closed on July 6, 2012, and no comments were received. FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of the 22 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 requirement for diabetes in 1970 because several risk studies indicated that drivers with diabetes had a higher rate of crash involvement than the general population. The diabetes rule provides that ‘‘A person is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle if that person has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin for control’’ (49 CFR 391.41(b)(3)). FMCSA established its diabetes exemption program, based on the Agency’s July 2000 study entitled ‘‘A Report to Congress on the Feasibility of a Program to Qualify Individuals with Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus to Operate in Interstate Commerce as Directed by the Transportation Act for the 21st Century.’’ The report concluded that a safe and practicable protocol to allow some drivers with ITDM to operate CMVs is feasible. The September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441), Federal Register notice in conjunction with the November 8, 2005 (70 FR 67777), Federal Register notice provides the current protocol for allowing such drivers to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. These 22 applicants have had ITDM over a range of 1 to 41 years. These applicants report no severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness or seizure, requiring PO 00000 Frm 00190 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43417 the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred without warning symptoms, in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the past 5 years. In each case, an endocrinologist verified that the driver has demonstrated a willingness to properly monitor and manage his/her diabetes mellitus, received education related to diabetes management, and is on a stable insulin regimen. These drivers report no other disqualifying conditions, including diabetes-related complications. Each meets the vision requirement at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The qualifications and medical condition of each applicant were stated and discussed in detail in the June 6, 2012, Federal Register notice and they will not be repeated in this notice. Discussion of Comments FMCSA did not receive any comments in this proceeding. Basis for Exemption Determination Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) if the exemption is likely to achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety than would be achieved without the exemption. The exemption allows the applicants to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. To evaluate the effect of these exemptions on safety, FMCSA considered medical reports about the applicants’ ITDM and vision, and reviewed the treating endocrinologists’ medical opinion related to the ability of the driver to safely operate a CMV while using insulin. Consequently, FMCSA finds that in each case exempting these applicants from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. Conditions and Requirements The terms and conditions of the exemption will be provided to the 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 E:\FR\FM\24JYN1.SGM 24JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 142 (Tuesday, July 24, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43416-43417]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-17974]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


ITS Industry Forum on Connected Vehicles: Moving From Research 
Towards Implementation; Notice of Public Meeting

AGENCY: ITS Joint Program Office, Research and Innovative Technology 
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice.

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    The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Intelligent 
Transportation System Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) will host a free 
public meeting and webinar to provide updates and promote a lively 
discussion on the Connected Vehicle Safety, Vehicle-to-Infrastructure, 
and Testing programs; along with a special session discussing lessons 
learned in deploying ITS. The public meeting will take place September 
25-27, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East 
Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, USA 60601, 312-565-1234. Persons 
planning to attend the meeting or participate in the webinar should 
register online at www.itsa.org/safetymeeting no later than August 30, 
2012.
    The goal of the meeting and webinar is to identify where we are and 
what remains in getting to the 2013 decision on Vehicle Communications 
for Safety, discuss what is evolving in terms of a robust Vehicle-to-
Infrastructure environment, and identify what we have learned from past 
ITS deployments that can help with success for the future.

About the Connected Vehicle Research Program at USDOT

    Connected Vehicle research at USDOT is a multimodal program that 
involves using wireless communication between vehicles, infrastructure, 
and personal communications devices to

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improve safety, mobility, and environmental sustainability. To learn 
more about the Connected Vehicle program please visit www.its.dot.gov.
    If you have any questions or you need any special accommodations, 
please contact Adam Hopps at Ahopps@itsa.org or 202-680-0091.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on the 18th day of July 2012.
John Augustine,
Managing Director, ITS Joint Program Office.
[FR Doc. 2012-17974 Filed 7-23-12; 8:45 am]
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