Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes, 14210-14212 [2016-05906]

Download as PDF 14210 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 51 / Wednesday, March 16, 2016 / Notices that conflicted with or was inconsistent with the exemption with respect to a person or entity operating under the exemption (49 U.S.C. 31315(d)). FMCSA Accident Notification Exempt motor carriers would be required to notify FMCSA within 5 business days of any accident (as defined by 49 CFR 390.5) involving the operation of any of its CMVs while under this exemption. The notification would have to include the following information: a. Exemption Identity: ‘‘Illumination Fireworks’’ or ‘‘Ace Pyro’’ b. Name of operating motor carrier and USDOT number, c. Date of the accident, d. City or town, and State, in which the accident occurred, or closest to the accident scene, e. Driver’s name and driver’s license number and State of issuance, f. Vehicle number and State license plate number, g. Number of individuals suffering physical injury, h. Number of fatalities, i. The police-reported cause of the accident, j. Whether the driver was cited for violation of any traffic laws or motor carrier safety regulations, and k. The driver’s total driving time and total on-duty time period prior to the accident. Accidents would be reported via email to MCPSD@DOT.GOV. Issued on: March 1, 2016. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2016–05907 Filed 3–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0368; FMCSA– 2011–0381; FMCSA–2013–0192; FMCSA– 2013–0193] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions of 99 individuals from its rule prohibiting persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. FMCSA has SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Mar 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 statutory authority to exempt individuals from this rule if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these CMV drivers. DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions are effective from the dates stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before April 15, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0368; FMCSA–2011– 0381; FMCSA–2013–0192; FMCSA– 2013–0193, 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 or Courier: 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 number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading below. 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 selfaddressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments on-line. Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the PO 00000 Frm 00132 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 name of the individual submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3316). 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 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 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 99 individuals listed in this notice have recently become eligible for a renewed exemption from the diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), which applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce. The drivers remain in good standing with the Agency, have maintained their required medical monitoring and have not exhibited any medical issues that would compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV during the previous 2-year exemption period. Exemption Decision This notice addresses 99 individuals who have requested renewal of their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. These 99 drivers remain in good standing with the Agency, have maintained their required medical monitoring and have not exhibited any medical issues that would compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV during the previous 2-year exemption period. Therefore, FMCSA has decided to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. Each individual is identified according to the renewal date. The exemptions are renewed subject to the following conditions: (1) That each individual submit a quarterly monitoring checklist completed by the treating endocrinologist as well as an annual checklist with a comprehensive E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 51 / Wednesday, March 16, 2016 / Notices medical evaluation; (2) that each individual reports within 2 business days of occurrence, all episodes of severe hypoglycemia, significant complications, or inability to manage diabetes; also, any involvement in an accident or any other adverse event in a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or not it is related to an episode of hypoglycemia; (3) that each individual submit an annual ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s report; and (4) that each individual provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver’s qualification file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s qualification file if he/she is selfemployed. The driver must also have a copy of the certification when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Basis for Renewing Exemptions Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon application for additional two year periods. The following groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in March, 2016 and are discussed below. As of March 5, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 41 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce. (78 FR 79062; 79 FR 12567): David E. Ames (IL) Michael R. Boland (IL) Christopher D. Burks (MA) Larry D. Burton (IL) Anthony D. Chrisley (CA) Henry Collins (MO) John B. Conway Jr. (NC) James V. Davidson Jr. (UT) Michael A. De La Torree (CA) Corrado DePalma (NJ) Douglas E. Emey (IN) William C. Flom (IA) Brian A. Griep (IA) George E. Hagey (IL) Ronnie Harrington (MS) Andrew P. Hines (OH) Arlyn D. Holtrop (IA) Stephan P. Hyre (OH) Aaron C. Kaplan (CA) Sigmund E. Keller (NY) Derl T. Martin (MO) Waymond E. Mayfield (MO) Senad Mehmedovic (KY) Ronald E. Mullard (AL) Justin C. Orr (CA) Kevin L. Otto (OH) Larry H. Painter (PA) Robert K. Patterson (IA) Albert M. Purdy (PA) VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Mar 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 Adam Razny (MO) Thomas F. Scanlon (NJ) Harrison G. Simmons (MO) Scott A. Stout (FL) Walter D. Strang, IV (CT) Mark A. Torres (MA) Eric A. Vernon (IA) Marvin L. Vonk (IA) Kelly J. Walstad (MN) John R. Wappes (OH) Ray C. Williams (CT) Rickey A. Wulf (IA) The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0193. Their exemptions are effective as of March 5, 2016 and will expire on March 5, 2018. As of March 7, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 45 individuals, have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (77 FR 3549; 77 FR 13685; 78 FR 78479; 79 FR 13086): Chad E. Anger (WI) Willie V. Apodaca (NM) Edward Blake (GA) Dorin D. Blodgett (IN) Jerry A. Campbell (OH) Brian M. Chase (VA) Phillip Covel (NE) Nicholas P. Dube (RI) James W. Dusing (MN) Manuel Elizondo (TX) Michael K. Farris (IN) Menino Fernandes (IL) Craig J. Gadley, Sr. (NY) Daniel C. Grove Jr. (PA) Mary F. Guilfoy (IN) Jeffrey M. Halida (WI) James M. Hatcher (MS) Matthew E. Hay (TX) Edward S. Ionescu (IL) Jeffrey P. James (AR) Tracy N. Jenkins (DE) Gregory A. King (NC) Matthew R. Linehan (NY) Cory A. Meadows (OH) Ashun R. Merritt (GA) Herbert A. Morton (CA) Colby A. Nutter (VA) Jayrome B. Rimolde (MN) Gale Roland (PA) Larry A. Sanders (MD) John L. Scherette (WA) Kelly T. Scholl (MN) James P. Shurkus (NH) Gregory G. Sisco (IA) Travers L. Stephens (GA) Brittany K. Tomasko (CA) Joel L. Topping (NV) Daren Warren (NY) Alan T. Whalen (NY) Thomas L. Whitley (IN) Randall S. Williams (PA) Charles J. Wirth (WI) Tomme J. Wirth (IA) PO 00000 Frm 00133 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14211 Joshua C. Wyse (OH) Rowland P. Yee (HI) The drivers were included in Docket Nos. FMCSA–2011–0368; FMCSA– 2013–0192. Their exemptions are effective as of March 7, 2016 and will expire on March 7, 2018. As of March 23, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 13 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce. (77 FR 5870; 77 FR 17116): Roger L. Arcand, Jr. (MA) Marsha M. Colberg (WA) Robert D. Crissinger (MN) Scott W. Forsyth, Jr. (CO) Fritz D. Gregory (UT) Anthony P. Kesselring (FL) Don R. Kivi (ND) Vincent Ligotti (NY) Michael R. Miller (PA) Jack L. Phippen (WI) Richard A. Purk (CA) Bryan E. Quick (VA) Jack A. Tidey (AR) The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0381. Their exemptions are effective as of March 23, 2016 and will expire on March 23, 2018. Each of the 99 drivers in the aforementioned groups qualifies for a renewal of the exemption. They have maintained their required medical monitoring and have not exhibited any medical issues that would compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV during the previous 2-year exemption period. These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each driver’s ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each of the 99 drivers for a period of two years is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA– 2011–0368; FMCSA–2011–0381; FMCSA–2013–0192; FMCSA–2013– 0193. Request for Comments FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a particular driver’s safety record and determine if the continuation of the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit comments by April 15, 2016. FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1 14212 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 51 / Wednesday, March 16, 2016 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES exemption under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed, subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition announcing its decision to exempt these 99 individuals from rule prohibiting persons with ITDM from operating CMVs in interstate commerce in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3). The final decision to grant an exemption to each of these individuals was made on the merits of each case and made only after careful consideration of the comments received to its notices of applications. The notices of applications stated in detail the medical condition of each applicant for an exemption from rule prohibiting persons with ITDM from operating CMVs in interstate commerce. That information is available by consulting the above cited Federal Register publications. Interested parties or organizations possessing information that would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the exemption of a driver. 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 numbers FMCSA–2011–0368; FMCSA–2011– 0381; FMCSA–2013–0192; FMCSA– 2013–0193 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, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:11 Mar 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 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. FMCSA may issue a final determination at any time after the close of the comment period. Viewing Comments and Documents To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this preamble, go to https://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number FMCSA–2011–0368; FMCSA–2011– 0381; FMCSA–2013–0192; FMCSA– 2013–0193 and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and you will find all documents and comments related to this notice. Issued on: March 10, 2016. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2016–05906 Filed 3–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Notice of Request for Proposals for Implementing a High-Speed Rail Corridor Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of request for proposals. AGENCY: Section 11308 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, Public Law 114–94 (December 4, 2015), requires the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to ‘‘issue a request for proposals for projects for the financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a high-speed passenger rail system operating within a highspeed rail corridor.’’ To satisfy this requirement, the FRA is soliciting and encouraging the submission of proposals to finance, design, construct, operate, and maintain a high-speed rail (HSR) system. FRA will review the proposals within 90 days of their receipt and the Secretary may establish commissions to further review proposals that the Secretary determines warrant further consideration. DATES: All proposals submitted in response to this notice shall be submitted by 5 p.m. ET on August 31, 2016, in accordance with the instructions in ADDRESSES below. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Any questions, responses or proposals in response to this notice shall be submitted under the docket number FRA–2016–0014 by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and docket number (FRA–2016–0014) for this Request for Proposals (RFP) process. Note that all comments received will be posted, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information. Please see the Privacy Act heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document for Privacy Act information related to any submitted comments or materials. Internet users may access comments received by DOT at https://www.regulations.gov. If you wish to submit any information under a claim of confidentiality, submit a version from which you have deleted the claimed confidential business information to the docket as specified above and send two copies of your complete submission, including the information you claim to be confidential business information, following the steps outlined in ‘‘Requests for Confidential Treatment’’ in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document to Mr. Trevor Gibson as specified below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information from FRA, please contact Mr. Trevor Gibson, Office of Railroad Policy and Development, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., MS–20/W36–411, Washington, DC 20590. Phone (202) 493–6371. ADDRESSES: Table of Contents 1. Background on High-Speed Rail (HSR) 2. Background on This RFP 3. Previous Request for Expressions of Interest 4. Who May Respond 5. Performance Standards for HSR Systems 6. Corridor Definitions 7. Required Contents of Proposals 8. Optional Contents Requested for Inclusion in Proposals 9. Format for Submissions 10. Evaluation and Selection Process for Proposals 11. Freedom of Information Act Applicability 12. Requests for Confidential Treatment 1. Background on High-Speed Rail (HSR): HSR is self-guided intercity passenger ground transportation that is E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 16, 2016)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0368; FMCSA-2011-0381; FMCSA-2013-0192; FMCSA-
2013-0193]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes

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

ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions of 99 
individuals from its rule prohibiting persons with insulin-treated 
diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles 
(CMVs) in interstate commerce. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt 
individuals from this rule if the exemptions granted will not 
compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these 
exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to 
or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions 
for these CMV drivers.

DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions are effective from the dates 
stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before 
April 15, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0368; FMCSA-
2011-0381; FMCSA-2013-0192; FMCSA-2013-0193, 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 or Courier: 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 number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments 
received without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act 
heading below.
    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: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments 
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual 
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if 
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). 
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on January 
17, 2008 (73 FR 3316).

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 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption 
from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 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 99 individuals listed 
in this notice have recently become eligible for a renewed exemption 
from the diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), which applies to 
drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce. The drivers remain in good 
standing with the Agency, have maintained their required medical 
monitoring and have not exhibited any medical issues that would 
compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV during the previous 2-
year exemption period.

Exemption Decision

    This notice addresses 99 individuals who have requested renewal of 
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. These 99 drivers 
remain in good standing with the Agency, have maintained their required 
medical monitoring and have not exhibited any medical issues that would 
compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV during the previous 2-
year exemption period. Therefore, FMCSA has decided to extend each 
exemption for a renewable two-year period. Each individual is 
identified according to the renewal date.
    The exemptions are renewed subject to the following conditions: (1) 
That each individual submit a quarterly monitoring checklist completed 
by the treating endocrinologist as well as an annual checklist with a 
comprehensive

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medical evaluation; (2) that each individual reports within 2 business 
days of occurrence, all episodes of severe hypoglycemia, significant 
complications, or inability to manage diabetes; also, any involvement 
in an accident or any other adverse event in a CMV or personal vehicle, 
whether or not it is related to an episode of hypoglycemia; (3) that 
each individual submit an annual ophthalmologist's or optometrist's 
report; and (4) that each individual provide a copy of the annual 
medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver's 
qualification file, or keep a copy in his/her driver's qualification 
file if he/she is self-employed. The driver must also have a copy of 
the certification when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized 
Federal, State, or local enforcement official.

Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no 
longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon 
application for additional two year periods. The following groups of 
drivers received renewed exemptions in March, 2016 and are discussed 
below.
    As of March 5, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 41 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce. (78 FR 79062; 79 FR 
12567):

David E. Ames (IL)
Michael R. Boland (IL)
Christopher D. Burks (MA)
Larry D. Burton (IL)
Anthony D. Chrisley (CA)
Henry Collins (MO)
John B. Conway Jr. (NC)
James V. Davidson Jr. (UT)
Michael A. De La Torree (CA)
Corrado DePalma (NJ)
Douglas E. Emey (IN)
William C. Flom (IA)
Brian A. Griep (IA)
George E. Hagey (IL)
Ronnie Harrington (MS)
Andrew P. Hines (OH)
Arlyn D. Holtrop (IA)
Stephan P. Hyre (OH)
Aaron C. Kaplan (CA)
Sigmund E. Keller (NY)
Derl T. Martin (MO)
Waymond E. Mayfield (MO)
Senad Mehmedovic (KY)
Ronald E. Mullard (AL)
Justin C. Orr (CA)
Kevin L. Otto (OH)
Larry H. Painter (PA)
Robert K. Patterson (IA)
Albert M. Purdy (PA)
Adam Razny (MO)
Thomas F. Scanlon (NJ)
Harrison G. Simmons (MO)
Scott A. Stout (FL)
Walter D. Strang, IV (CT)
Mark A. Torres (MA)
Eric A. Vernon (IA)
Marvin L. Vonk (IA)
Kelly J. Walstad (MN)
John R. Wappes (OH)
Ray C. Williams (CT)
Rickey A. Wulf (IA)

    The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0193. Their 
exemptions are effective as of March 5, 2016 and will expire on March 
5, 2018.
    As of March 7, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 45 individuals, have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (77 FR 3549; 77 FR 
13685; 78 FR 78479; 79 FR 13086):

Chad E. Anger (WI)
Willie V. Apodaca (NM)
Edward Blake (GA)
Dorin D. Blodgett (IN)
Jerry A. Campbell (OH)
Brian M. Chase (VA)
Phillip Covel (NE)
Nicholas P. Dube (RI)
James W. Dusing (MN)
Manuel Elizondo (TX)
Michael K. Farris (IN)
Menino Fernandes (IL)
Craig J. Gadley, Sr. (NY)
Daniel C. Grove Jr. (PA)
Mary F. Guilfoy (IN)
Jeffrey M. Halida (WI)
James M. Hatcher (MS)
Matthew E. Hay (TX)
Edward S. Ionescu (IL)
Jeffrey P. James (AR)
Tracy N. Jenkins (DE)
Gregory A. King (NC)
Matthew R. Linehan (NY)
Cory A. Meadows (OH)
Ashun R. Merritt (GA)
Herbert A. Morton (CA)
Colby A. Nutter (VA)
Jayrome B. Rimolde (MN)
Gale Roland (PA)
Larry A. Sanders (MD)
John L. Scherette (WA)
Kelly T. Scholl (MN)
James P. Shurkus (NH)
Gregory G. Sisco (IA)
Travers L. Stephens (GA)
Brittany K. Tomasko (CA)
Joel L. Topping (NV)
Daren Warren (NY)
Alan T. Whalen (NY)
Thomas L. Whitley (IN)
Randall S. Williams (PA)
Charles J. Wirth (WI)
Tomme J. Wirth (IA)
Joshua C. Wyse (OH)
Rowland P. Yee (HI)

    The drivers were included in Docket Nos. FMCSA-2011-0368; FMCSA-
2013-0192. Their exemptions are effective as of March 7, 2016 and will 
expire on March 7, 2018.
    As of March 23, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 13 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce. (77 FR 5870; 77 FR 
17116):

Roger L. Arcand, Jr. (MA)
Marsha M. Colberg (WA)
Robert D. Crissinger (MN)
Scott W. Forsyth, Jr. (CO)
Fritz D. Gregory (UT)
Anthony P. Kesselring (FL)
Don R. Kivi (ND)
Vincent Ligotti (NY)
Michael R. Miller (PA)
Jack L. Phippen (WI)
Richard A. Purk (CA)
Bryan E. Quick (VA)
Jack A. Tidey (AR)

    The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0381. Their 
exemptions are effective as of March 23, 2016 and will expire on March 
23, 2018.
    Each of the 99 drivers in the aforementioned groups qualifies for a 
renewal of the exemption. They have maintained their required medical 
monitoring and have not exhibited any medical issues that would 
compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV during the previous 2-
year exemption period.
    These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each 
driver's ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. 
Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each of the 
99 drivers for a period of two years is likely to achieve a level of 
safety equal to that existing without the exemption. The drivers were 
included in docket numbers FMCSA-2011-0368; FMCSA-2011-0381; FMCSA-
2013-0192; FMCSA-2013-0193.

Request for Comments

    FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a 
particular driver's safety record and determine if the continuation of 
the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with 
specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit 
comments by April 15, 2016.
    FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an

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exemption under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by 
initially granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if 
needed, subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As 
indicated above, the Agency previously published notices of final 
disposition announcing its decision to exempt these 99 individuals from 
rule prohibiting persons with ITDM from operating CMVs in interstate 
commerce in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3). The final decision to grant an 
exemption to each of these individuals was made on the merits of each 
case and made only after careful consideration of the comments received 
to its notices of applications. The notices of applications stated in 
detail the medical condition of each applicant for an exemption from 
rule prohibiting persons with ITDM from operating CMVs in interstate 
commerce. That information is available by consulting the above cited 
Federal Register publications.
    Interested parties or organizations possessing information that 
would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not 
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately 
notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted 
and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption 
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 
31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the 
exemption of a driver.

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 numbers FMCSA-2011-0368; FMCSA-
2011-0381; FMCSA-2013-0192; FMCSA-2013-0193 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. FMCSA may issue a final determination at any time after 
the close of the comment period.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this 
preamble, go to https://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert 
the docket number FMCSA-2011-0368; FMCSA-2011-0381; FMCSA-2013-0192; 
FMCSA-2013-0193 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket 
Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to this 
notice.

    Issued on: March 10, 2016.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-05906 Filed 3-15-16; 8:45 am]
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