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medication with the dosage and
frequency remaining the same since
2010. If granted the exemption, he
would like to drive a CMV. His
physician states that he is supportive of
Mr. Headley receiving an exemption.
Gregory L. Hrutkay
Mr. Hrutkay is a 66 year-old class A
CDL holder in driver in Pennsylvania.
He has a history of a seizure disorder
and has remained seizure free since
2005. He takes anti-seizure medication
with the dosage and frequency
remaining the same since that time. If
granted the exemption, he would like to
drive a CMV. His physician states that
he is supportive of Mr. Hrutkay
receiving an exemption.
Trever Bryant Jacobson
Mr. Jacobson is a 33 year-old driver in
North Dakota. He has a history of a
single seizure prior to benign brain
tumor removal in 2012. He takes antiseizure medication with the dosage and
frequency remaining the same since that
time. If granted the exemption, he
would like to drive a CMV. His
physician states that he is supportive of
Mr. Jacobson receiving an exemption.
Michael William Ketchum, Sr.
Thomas B. Vivirito
Mr. Vivirito is a 31 year-old class B
CDL holder in Pennsylvania. He has a
history of a single unprovoked seizure
in 2008. He takes anti-seizure
medication with the dosage and
frequency remaining the same since that
time. If granted the exemption, he
would like to drive a CMV. His
physician states that he is supportive of
Mr. Vivirito receiving an exemption.
Request for Comments
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315
and 31136(e), FMCSA requests public
comment from all interested persons on
the exemption applications described in
this notice. We will consider all
comments received before the close of
business on the closing date indicated
earlier in the notice.
Issued on: November 5, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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Mr. Ketchum is a 60 year-old driver
in Michigan. He has a history of a single
seizure in 1972. He takes anti-seizure
medication with the dosage and
frequency remaining the same since
2004. If granted the exemption, he
would like to drive a CMV. His
physician states that he is supportive of
Mr. Ketchum receiving an exemption.
Marion Franklin Legg, Jr.
Mr. Legg is a 60 year-old driver in
Maryland. He has a history of a single
unprovoked seizure in October 2011. He
takes anti-seizure medication with the
dosage and frequency remaining the
same since that time. If granted the
exemption, he would like to drive a
CMV. His physician states that he is
supportive of Mr. Legg receiving an
exemption.
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Alvin Clarence Strite
Mr. Strite is a 55 year-old class A CDL
holder in Pennsylvania. He has a history
of a seizure disorder and has remained
seizure free since 2007. He takes antiseizure medication with the dosage and
frequency remaining the same since
September 2013. If granted the
exemption, he would like to drive a
CMV. His physician states that he is
supportive of Mr. Strite receiving an
exemption.
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Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Diabetes Mellitus
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA).
ACTION: Notice of applications for
exemptions; request for comments.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces receipt of
applications from 54 individuals for
exemption from the prohibition against
persons with insulin-treated diabetes
mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial
motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate
commerce. If granted, the exemptions
would enable these individuals with
ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate
commerce.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before December 14, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
bearing the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
2015–0336 using any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://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.
SUMMARY:
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• 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 https://
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 https://
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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
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acknowledgment that we received your
comments, please include a selfaddressed, 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
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rulemaking process. DOT posts these
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
113, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
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 54 individuals listed in this
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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
Ramon Becerra
Mr. Becerra, 44, 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. Becerra understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Becerra 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
Indiana.
Harry L. Blakely
Mr. Blakely, 52, 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. Blakely understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Blakely 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.
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Steven J. Bloemker
Mr. Bloemker, 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
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past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
certifies that Mr. Bloemker understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Bloemker 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 Ohio.
Billy J. Bookout
Mr. Bookout, 23, has had ITDM since
1995. 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. Bookout understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Bookout 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 Oklahoma.
David M. Brady
Mr. Brady, 46, 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. Brady understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Brady 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.
William G. Bush
Mr. Bush, 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
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resulting in impaired cognitive function
that occurred without warning in the
past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
certifies that Mr. Bush understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Bush 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.
Gene D. Carey, Jr.
Mr. Carey, 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. Carey understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Carey 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.
James C. Decker
Mr. Decker, 66, 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. Decker understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Decker 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 California.
Richard D. Doherty
Mr. Doherty, 54, has had ITDM since
1974. His endocrinologist examined him
in 2015 and certified that he has had no
severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
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in loss of consciousness, requiring the
assistance of another person, or
resulting in impaired cognitive function
that occurred without warning in the
past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
certifies that Mr. Doherty understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Doherty 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
Massachusetts.
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Richard N. Dunn
Mr. Dunn, 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. Dunn understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Dunn 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 Kansas.
Thomas C. Eklund
Mr. Eklund, 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. Eklund understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Eklund 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 Oregon.
Rodney L. Forrister, Jr.
Mr. Forrister, 30, has had ITDM since
1995. His endocrinologist examined him
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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. Forrister understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Forrister 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
Michigan.
Ronald J. Gasper
Mr. Gasper, 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. Gasper understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Gasper 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 South
Dakota.
Jeremy J. Giesbrecht
Mr. Giesbrecht, 40, 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. Giesbrecht understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Giesbrecht 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.
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David F. Goehring
Mr. Goehring, 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. Goehring understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Goehring 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
proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He
holds a Class A CDL from Wisconsin.
Robert J. Golding
Mr. Golding, 47, 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. Golding understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Golding 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 Maine.
Ethan T. Heideman
Mr. Heideman, 23, has had ITDM
since 2006. 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. Heideman understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable
control of his diabetes using insulin,
and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr.
Heideman meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
His optometrist examined him in 2015
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and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A
CDL from Minnesota.
Benjamin R. Hickerson
Mr. Hickerson, 33, 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. Hickerson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable
control of his diabetes using insulin,
and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr.
Hickerson 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 California.
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Timothy J. Hrinak
Mr. Hrinak, 31, 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. Hrinak understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Hrinak 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
Pennsylvania.
Kevin M. Hunt
Mr. Hunt, 31, 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. Hunt understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Hunt meets the requirements
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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 Michigan.
David T. Issler
Mr. Issler, 50, has had ITDM since
1996. 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. Issler understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Issler 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 New York.
Todd D. Jacquin
Mr. Jacquin, 54, 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. Jacquin understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Jacquin 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 North Carolina.
Bruce E. Kerr
Mr. Kerr, 59, 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. Kerr understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
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safely. Mr. Kerr 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 Kentucky.
Mark C. Kucharski
Mr. Kucharski, 38, has had ITDM
since 1989. 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. Kucharski understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable
control of his diabetes using insulin,
and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr.
Kucharski 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
Colorado.
Philip M. LaPierre
Mr. LaPierre, 49, has had ITDM since
1977. 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. LaPierre understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. LaPierre 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 Maine.
Mary J. Martin
Ms. Martin, 48, has had ITDM since
2014. 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. Martin understands diabetes
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management and monitoring has stable
control of her diabetes using insulin,
and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms.
Martin meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
Her ophthalmologist examined her in
2015 and certified that she has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
She holds a Class B CDL from
Pennsylvania.
Peter J. Meier
Mr. Meier, 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. Meier understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Meier 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.
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Terry J. Miller
Mr. Miller, 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
certifies that Mr. Miller understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Miller meets the
requirements of the vision standard at
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
examined him in 2015 and certified that
he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
He holds a Class A CDL from
Wisconsin.
Michael E. Morel
Mr. Morel, 59, 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
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more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
certifies that Mr. Morel understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Morel 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 New
Hampshire.
Marvin K. Mosley
Mr. Mosley, 49, 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. Mosley understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Mosley 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
South Carolina.
Eric Nieves, Jr.
Mr. Nieves, 44, 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. Nieves understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Nieves 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
York.
Jerry D. Pearce
Mr. Pearce, 37, 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
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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. Pearce understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Pearce 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 New
Mexico.
George W. Pottle, IV
Mr. Pottle, 55, 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. Pottle understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Pottle 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 Maine.
Kenneth A. Prine
Mr. Prine, 57, has had ITDM since
2002. 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. Prine understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Prine 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.
Charles R. Ratcliff, Jr.
Mr. Ratcliff, 59, has had ITDM since
2012. His endocrinologist examined him
in 2015 and certified that he has had no
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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. Ratcliff understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Ratcliff 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 Virginia.
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Joseph B. Ribitzki
Mr. Ribitzki, 38, 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. Ribitzki understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Ribitzki 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 Arkansas.
Roger D. Richey
Mr. Richey, 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. Richey understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Richey 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.
Michael G. Sanchez
Mr. Sanchez, 42, has had ITDM since
2014. His endocrinologist examined him
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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. Sanchez understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Sanchez 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 California.
Guido J. Scarafoni
Mr. Scarafoni, 67, 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. Scarafoni understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Scarafoni 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 Massachusetts.
Jeffrey M. Schleisman
Mr. Schleisman, 29, 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. Schleisman understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Schleisman 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
proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He
holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.
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Scott J. Schmidt
Mr. Schmidt, 49, 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. Schmidt understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Schmidt 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 Nebraska.
Lori A. Shaffnit
Ms. Shaffnit, 55, has had ITDM since
2014. 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. Shaffnit understands diabetes
management and monitoring has stable
control of her diabetes using insulin,
and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms.
Shaffnit meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
Her ophthalmologist examined her in
2015 and certified that she does not
have diabetic retinopathy. She holds a
Class B CDL from Iowa.
Sanampreet Singh
Mr. Singh, 22, 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. Singh understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Singh 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.
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He holds an operator’s license from
California.
Joshua A. Snyder
Mr. Snyder, 31, 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. Snyder understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Snyder meets the
requirements of the vision standard at
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
examined him in 2015 and certified that
he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
He holds a Class A CDL from West
Virginia.
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Christophe M. Stephens
Mr. Stephens, 43, 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. Stephens understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Stephens 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 Tennessee.
Michael A. Stille
Mr. Stille, 52, has had ITDM since
1991. 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. Stille understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Stille meets the requirements
of the vision standard at 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist
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examined him in 2015 and certified that
he has stable nonproliferative diabetic
retinopathy. He holds an operator’s
license from Georgia.
Leonard Tawahongva
Mr. Tawahongva, 56, 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. Tawahongva understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Tawahongva 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
Arizona.
Edward M. Taylor
Mr. Taylor, 65, 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. Taylor understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Taylor 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.
Donald L. Trogdon
Mr. Trogdon, 54, 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. Trogdon understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
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safely. Mr. Trogdon 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
Idaho.
Gregory S. Van Hal
Mr. Van Hal, 56, has had ITDM since
1977. 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 Hal understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Van Hal 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
proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He
holds an operator’s license from
Minnesota.
Lazario R. Watkins
Mr. Watkins, 25, 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. Watkins understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Watkins 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
North Carolina.
Eric J. Watson
Mr. Watson, 27, 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
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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 optometrist
examined him in 2015 and certified that
he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
He holds an operator’s license from New
York.
William T. White
Mr. White, 47, 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. White understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. White 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.
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J. Ryan Wolf
Mr. Wolf, 39, 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. Wolf understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Wolf 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
Indiana.
III. Request for Comments
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, FMCSA requests public
comment from all interested persons on
the exemption petitions described in
this notice. We will consider all
comments received before the close of
business on the closing date indicated
in the date section of the notice.
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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).
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
https://www.regulations.gov and in the
search box insert the docket number
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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FMCSA–2015–0336 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 81⁄2 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, selfaddressed postcard or envelope.
We will consider all comments and
material received during the comment
period and may change this proposed
rule based on your comments. FMCSA
may issue a final rule at any time after
the close of the comment period.
V. Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as any
documents mentioned in this preamble,
To submit your comment online, go to
https://www.regulations.gov and in the
search box insert the docket number
FMCSA–2015–0336 and click ‘‘Search.’’
Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and
you will find all documents and
comments related to the proposed
rulemaking.
Dated: November 5, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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[Docket No. FRA–2012–0033]
Notice of Intent to Grant a Buy America
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the Use of Eight (8) Non-Domestic
Components in Tier III High-Speed Rail
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Federal Railroad
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ACTION: Notice of intent to grant Buy
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AGENCY:
: FRA is issuing this notice to
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Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 218 (Thursday, November 12, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70067-70074]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-28740]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0336]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes
Mellitus
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 54 individuals
for exemption from the prohibition against persons with insulin-treated
diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in
interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these
individuals with ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 14, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0336 using any of the
following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://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 https://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 https://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: Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Programs Division, (202) 366-4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
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 54 individuals listed
in this
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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
Ramon Becerra
Mr. Becerra, 44, 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. Becerra understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Becerra 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 Indiana.
Harry L. Blakely
Mr. Blakely, 52, 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. Blakely understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Blakely 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.
Steven J. Bloemker
Mr. Bloemker, 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. Bloemker understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bloemker 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 Ohio.
Billy J. Bookout
Mr. Bookout, 23, has had ITDM since 1995. 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. Bookout understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bookout 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
Oklahoma.
David M. Brady
Mr. Brady, 46, 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. Brady understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Brady 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.
William G. Bush
Mr. Bush, 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. Bush understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bush 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.
Gene D. Carey, Jr.
Mr. Carey, 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. Carey understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Carey 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.
James C. Decker
Mr. Decker, 66, 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. Decker understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Decker 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 California.
Richard D. Doherty
Mr. Doherty, 54, has had ITDM since 1974. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting
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in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance of another person,
or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred without
warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or more) severe
hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
certifies that Mr. Doherty understands diabetes management and
monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is
able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Doherty 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 Massachusetts.
Richard N. Dunn
Mr. Dunn, 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. Dunn understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Dunn 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 Kansas.
Thomas C. Eklund
Mr. Eklund, 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. Eklund understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Eklund 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 Oregon.
Rodney L. Forrister, Jr.
Mr. Forrister, 30, has had ITDM since 1995. 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. Forrister understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Forrister 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 Michigan.
Ronald J. Gasper
Mr. Gasper, 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. Gasper understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Gasper 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
South Dakota.
Jeremy J. Giesbrecht
Mr. Giesbrecht, 40, 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. Giesbrecht understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Giesbrecht 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.
David F. Goehring
Mr. Goehring, 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. Goehring understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Goehring 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
proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Wisconsin.
Robert J. Golding
Mr. Golding, 47, 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. Golding understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Golding 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 Maine.
Ethan T. Heideman
Mr. Heideman, 23, has had ITDM since 2006. 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. Heideman understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Heideman meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015
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and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a
Class A CDL from Minnesota.
Benjamin R. Hickerson
Mr. Hickerson, 33, 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. Hickerson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hickerson 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 California.
Timothy J. Hrinak
Mr. Hrinak, 31, 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. Hrinak understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hrinak 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 Pennsylvania.
Kevin M. Hunt
Mr. Hunt, 31, 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. Hunt understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hunt 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 Michigan.
David T. Issler
Mr. Issler, 50, has had ITDM since 1996. 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. Issler understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Issler 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 New York.
Todd D. Jacquin
Mr. Jacquin, 54, 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. Jacquin understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Jacquin 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 North
Carolina.
Bruce E. Kerr
Mr. Kerr, 59, 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. Kerr understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Kerr 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 Kentucky.
Mark C. Kucharski
Mr. Kucharski, 38, has had ITDM since 1989. 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. Kucharski understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Kucharski 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 Colorado.
Philip M. LaPierre
Mr. LaPierre, 49, has had ITDM since 1977. 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. LaPierre understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. LaPierre 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 Maine.
Mary J. Martin
Ms. Martin, 48, has had ITDM since 2014. 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. Martin understands diabetes
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management and monitoring has stable control of her diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Martin meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her
ophthalmologist examined her in 2015 and certified that she has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. She holds a Class B CDL from
Pennsylvania.
Peter J. Meier
Mr. Meier, 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. Meier understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Meier 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.
Terry J. Miller
Mr. Miller, 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 certifies that Mr. Miller understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Miller meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Wisconsin.
Michael E. Morel
Mr. Morel, 59, 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. Morel understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Morel 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 New Hampshire.
Marvin K. Mosley
Mr. Mosley, 49, 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. Mosley understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Mosley 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 South
Carolina.
Eric Nieves, Jr.
Mr. Nieves, 44, 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. Nieves understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Nieves 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 York.
Jerry D. Pearce
Mr. Pearce, 37, 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. Pearce understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Pearce 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 New Mexico.
George W. Pottle, IV
Mr. Pottle, 55, 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. Pottle understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Pottle 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 Maine.
Kenneth A. Prine
Mr. Prine, 57, has had ITDM since 2002. 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. Prine understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Prine 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.
Charles R. Ratcliff, Jr.
Mr. Ratcliff, 59, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2015 and certified that he has had no
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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. Ratcliff understands
diabetes management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes
using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Ratcliff 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 Virginia.
Joseph B. Ribitzki
Mr. Ribitzki, 38, 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. Ribitzki understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Ribitzki 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 Arkansas.
Roger D. Richey
Mr. Richey, 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. Richey understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Richey 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.
Michael G. Sanchez
Mr. Sanchez, 42, 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. Sanchez understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Sanchez 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 California.
Guido J. Scarafoni
Mr. Scarafoni, 67, 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. Scarafoni understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Scarafoni 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 Massachusetts.
Jeffrey M. Schleisman
Mr. Schleisman, 29, 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. Schleisman understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Schleisman 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
proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.
Scott J. Schmidt
Mr. Schmidt, 49, 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. Schmidt understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Schmidt 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 Nebraska.
Lori A. Shaffnit
Ms. Shaffnit, 55, has had ITDM since 2014. 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. Shaffnit understands diabetes
management and monitoring has stable control of her diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Shaffnit meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her
ophthalmologist examined her in 2015 and certified that she does not
have diabetic retinopathy. She holds a Class B CDL from Iowa.
Sanampreet Singh
Mr. Singh, 22, 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. Singh understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Singh 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.
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He holds an operator's license from California.
Joshua A. Snyder
Mr. Snyder, 31, 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. Snyder understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Snyder meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2015 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from West Virginia.
Christophe M. Stephens
Mr. Stephens, 43, 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. Stephens understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Stephens 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 Tennessee.
Michael A. Stille
Mr. Stille, 52, has had ITDM since 1991. 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. Stille understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Stille 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 Georgia.
Leonard Tawahongva
Mr. Tawahongva, 56, 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. Tawahongva understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Tawahongva 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 Arizona.
Edward M. Taylor
Mr. Taylor, 65, 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. Taylor understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Taylor 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.
Donald L. Trogdon
Mr. Trogdon, 54, 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. Trogdon understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Trogdon 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 Idaho.
Gregory S. Van Hal
Mr. Van Hal, 56, has had ITDM since 1977. 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 Hal understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Van Hal 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
proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from
Minnesota.
Lazario R. Watkins
Mr. Watkins, 25, 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. Watkins understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Watkins 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 North
Carolina.
Eric J. Watson
Mr. Watson, 27, 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
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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 optometrist examined him
in 2015 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds an operator's license from New York.
William T. White
Mr. White, 47, 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. White understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. White 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.
J. Ryan Wolf
Mr. Wolf, 39, 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. Wolf understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Wolf 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 Indiana.
III. Request for Comments
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions
described in this notice. We will consider all comments received before
the close of business on the closing date indicated in the date section
of the notice.
FMCSA notes that section 4129 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible
and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users requires
the Secretary to revise its diabetes exemption program established on
September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441).\1\ The revision must provide for
individual assessment of drivers with diabetes mellitus, and be
consistent with the criteria described in section 4018 of the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 31305).
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\1\ Section 4129(a) refers to the 2003 notice as a ``final
rule.'' However, the 2003 notice did not issue a ``final rule'' but
did establish the procedures and standards for issuing exemptions
for drivers with ITDM.
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Section 4129 requires: (1) Elimination of the requirement for 3
years of experience operating CMVs while being treated with insulin;
and (2) establishment of a specified minimum period of insulin use to
demonstrate stable control of diabetes before being allowed to operate
a CMV.
In response to section 4129, FMCSA made immediate revisions to the
diabetes exemption program established by the September 3, 2003 notice.
FMCSA discontinued use of the 3-year driving experience and fulfilled
the requirements of section 4129 while continuing to ensure that
operation of CMVs by drivers with ITDM will achieve the requisite level
of safety required of all exemptions granted under 49 U.S.C. 31136 (e).
Section 4129(d) also directed FMCSA to ensure that drivers of CMVs
with ITDM are not held to a higher standard than other drivers, with
the exception of limited operating, monitoring and medical requirements
that are deemed medically necessary.
The FMCSA concluded that all of the operating, monitoring and
medical requirements set out in the September 3, 2003 notice, except as
modified, were in compliance with section 4129(d). Therefore, all of
the requirements set out in the September 3, 2003 notice, except as
modified by the notice in the Federal Register on November 8, 2005 (70
FR 67777), remain in effect.
IV. Submitting Comments
You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail,
or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA
recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email
address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that FMCSA
can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission.
To submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov and
in the search box insert the docket number FMCSA-2015-0336 and click
the search button. When the new screen appears, click on the blue
``Comment Now!'' button on the right hand side of the page. On the new
page, enter information required including the specific section of this
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation. If you submit your comments by mail or
hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\
by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit
comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the facility,
please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope.
We will consider all comments and material received during the
comment period and may change this proposed rule based on your
comments. FMCSA may issue a final rule at any time after the close of
the comment period.
V. Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this
preamble, To submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number
FMCSA-2015-0336 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket
Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to the
proposed rulemaking.
Dated: November 5, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-28740 Filed 11-10-15; 8:45 am]
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