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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
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[Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0382; FMCSA–
2011–0383; FMCSA–2013–0194; FMCSA–
2014–0012; FMCSA–2014–0013]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Diabetes
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces its
decision to renew exemptions of 47
SUMMARY:
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individuals from its prohibition in the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons
with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus
(ITDM) from operating commercial
motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate
commerce. The exemptions enable these
individuals with ITDM to continue to
operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
DATES: Each group of renewed
exemptions was effective on the dates
stated in the discussions below and will
expire on the dates stated in the
discussions below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Programs Division, 202–366–4001,
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. If you have
questions regarding viewing or
submitting material to the docket,
contact Docket Services, telephone (202)
366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Electronic Access
You may see all the comments online
through the Federal Document
Management System (FDMS) at: https://
www.regulations.gov.
Docket: For access to the docket to
read background documents or
comments, go to https://
www.regulations.gov and/or Room
W12–140 on the ground level of the
West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its
rulemaking process. DOT posts these
comments, without edit, including any
personal information the commenter
provides, to https://www.regulations.gov,
as described in the system of records
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
be reviewed at https://www.dot.gov/
privacy.
II. Background
On November 25, 2016, FMCSA
published a notice announcing its
decision to renew exemptions for 47
individuals from the insulin-treated
diabetes mellitus prohibition in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(3) to operate a CMV in
interstate commerce and requested
comments from the public (81 FR
85317). The public comment period
ended on December 27, 2016, and no
comments were received.
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As stated in the previous notice,
FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of
these applicants and determined that
renewing these exemptions would
achieve a level of safety equivalent to or
greater than the level that would be
achieved by complying with the current
regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3).
The physical qualification standard
for drivers regarding diabetes found in
49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person
is physically qualified to drive a CMV
if that person has no established
medical history or clinical diagnosis of
diabetes mellitus currently requiring
insulin for control.
III. Discussion of Comments
FMCSA received no comments in this
preceding.
IV. Conclusion
Based upon its evaluation of the 47
renewal exemption applications and
that no comments were received,
FMCSA confirms its’ decision to exempt
the following drivers from the rule
prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
driving CMVs in interstate commerce in
49 CFR 391.41(b)(3):
As of April 1, 2016, and in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
following 24 individuals have satisfied
the renewal conditions for obtaining an
exemption from the rule prohibiting
drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs
in interstate commerce (79 FR 6987; 79
FR 18388):
Dana A. Albert (NY)
John R. Benshoff (OH)
George A. Blanda (NY)
Terrence K. Cannon (IL)
Trisha J. Davis (ME)
Paul D. Ferris (NY)
Larry Gaskill (RI)
Thomas H. Gaskins (NC)
Gary A. Grant (WA)
Brian C. Halcomb (IL)
Gerald Lee (CA)
Timothy R. Lewis (OR)
Gregory J. Littlefield (MN)
Glen H. Miller (MI)
Ryan M. Ottis (ND)
Steven M. Parsons (WV)
William L. Reece (ND)
Jay R. Rude (AZ)
Denise D. Ruffin (MS)
Ryan E. Stretch (MO)
William F. Sullivan, IV (NY)
John R. Thompson (WI)
Everette L. Twyman (MO)
John F. Whitesides (NC)
The drivers were included in Docket
No. FMCSA–2013–0194. Their
exemptions are effective as of April 1,
2016, and will expire on April 1, 2018.
As of April 6, 2016, and in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
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following 10 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 10612; 77
FR 20874):
Rick J. Birdsall (NE)
Steven L. Drake (CA)
Benjamin J. Duea (MN)
Steven E. Greer (MN)
Jonathan E. Hunsaker (OR)
William D. Larsen (SD)
Lee A. Richardson (NC)
William W. Simmons (FL)
Ronald O. Snyder (OH)
Douglas J. Wood (NY)
The drivers were included in Docket
No. FMCSA–2011–0382. Their
exemptions are effective as of April 6,
2016, and will expire on April 6, 2018.
As of April 15, 2016, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, Maximo E. Gaytan (CO) has
satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the rule
prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
driving CMVs in interstate commerce
(79 FR 14579; 79 FR 28590):
This driver was included in Docket
No. FMCSA–2014–0013. The exemption
is effective as of April 15, 2016, and will
expire on April 15, 2018.
As of April 27, 2016, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 10 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 13686; 77 FR 25227):
Alvin Acevedo (NJ)
Bobby D. Bennett (GA)
Mark S. Clemence (KS)
Elwood F. Gorom (WA)
Mike W. Holland (IL)
Dan M. McAllister (WI)
Paul F. Rivers (MN)
Marcus V. Romo (ID)
Wayne L. Snyder (OH)
Justin K. Zimmerschied (KS)
The drivers were included in Docket
No. FMCSA–2011–0383. Their
exemptions are effective as of April 27,
2016, and will expire on April 27, 2018.
As of April 30, 2016, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 2 individuals, have
satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the rule
prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
driving CMVs in interstate commerce
(79 FR 10612; 79 FR 14579; 79 FR
28590; 79 FR 27685):
Charles L. Bryant (PA)
Christopher P. Martin (NH)
The drivers were included in Docket
Nos. FMCSA–2014–0012; FMCSA–
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2014–0013. Their exemptions are
effective as of April 30, 2016, and will
expire on April 30, 2018.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315,
each exemption will be valid for two
years from the effective date unless
revoked earlier by FMCSA. The
exemption will be revoked if the
following occurs: (1) the person fails to
comply with the terms and conditions
of the exemption; (2) the exemption has
resulted in a lower level of safety than
was maintained prior to being granted;
or (3) continuation of the exemption
would not be consistent with the goals
and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and
31315.
Issued on: February 28, 2017.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
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2000–7918; FMCSA–2000–8398; FMCSA–
2002–13411; FMCSA–2004–17984; FMCSA–
2006–24015; FMCSA–2006–24783; FMCSA–
2006–25246; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA–
2008–0266; FMCSA–2008–0292; FMCSA–
2008–0340; FMCSA–2010–0201; FMCSA–
2010–0385; FMCSA–2012–0337; FMCSA–
2012–0338; FMCSA–2012–0339; FMCSA–
2014–0296; FMCSA–2014–0299; FMCSA–
2014–0301]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Vision
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of renewal of
exemptions; request for comments.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces its
decision to renew exemptions for 62
individuals from the vision requirement
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate
commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
drivers. The exemptions enable these
individuals to continue to operate CMVs
in interstate commerce without meeting
the vision requirement in one eye.
DATES: Each group of renewed
exemptions was effective on the dates
stated in the discussions below and will
expire on the dates stated in the
discussions below. Comments must be
received on or before April 7, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Programs Division, 202–366–4001,
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200
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New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5
p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. If you have
questions regarding viewing or
submitting material to the docket,
contact Docket Services, telephone (202)
366–9826.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
bearing the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
2000–7363; FMCSA–2000–7918;
FMCSA–2000–8398; FMCSA–2002–
13411; FMCSA–2004–17984; FMCSA–
2006–24015; FMCSA–2006–24783;
FMCSA–2006–25246; FMCSA–2006–
26066; FMCSA–2008–0266; FMCSA–
2008–0292; FMCSA–2008–0340;
FMCSA–2010–0201; FMCSA–2010–
0385; FMCSA–2012–0337; FMCSA–
2012–0338; FMCSA–2012–0339;
FMCSA–2014–0296; FMCSA–2014–
0299; FMCSA–2014–0301 using any of
the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online instructions for submitting
comments.
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U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
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Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
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personal information provided. Please
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further information.
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comments, go to https://
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0382; FMCSA-2011-0383; FMCSA-2013-0194; FMCSA-
2014-0012; FMCSA-2014-0013]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions of 47
individuals from its prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with insulin-treated diabetes
mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in
interstate commerce. The exemptions enable these individuals with ITDM
to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions was effective on the dates
stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in
the discussions below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief,
Medical Programs Division, 202-366-4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have
questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket,
contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Electronic Access
You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document
Management System (FDMS) at: https://www.regulations.gov.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to https://www.regulations.gov and/or Room W12-140 on the
ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information
the commenter provides, to https://www.regulations.gov, as described in
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed
at https://www.dot.gov/privacy.
II. Background
On November 25, 2016, FMCSA published a notice announcing its
decision to renew exemptions for 47 individuals from the insulin-
treated diabetes mellitus prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) to operate
a CMV in interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (81
FR 85317). The public comment period ended on December 27, 2016, and no
comments were received.
As stated in the previous notice, FMCSA has evaluated the
eligibility of these applicants and determined that renewing these
exemptions would achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater
than the level that would be achieved by complying with the current
regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3).
The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding diabetes
found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person is physically
qualified to drive a CMV if that person has no established medical
history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring
insulin for control.
III. Discussion of Comments
FMCSA received no comments in this preceding.
IV. Conclusion
Based upon its evaluation of the 47 renewal exemption applications
and that no comments were received, FMCSA confirms its' decision to
exempt the following drivers from the rule prohibiting drivers with
ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3):
As of April 1, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 24 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (79 FR 6987; 79 FR
18388):
Dana A. Albert (NY)
John R. Benshoff (OH)
George A. Blanda (NY)
Terrence K. Cannon (IL)
Trisha J. Davis (ME)
Paul D. Ferris (NY)
Larry Gaskill (RI)
Thomas H. Gaskins (NC)
Gary A. Grant (WA)
Brian C. Halcomb (IL)
Gerald Lee (CA)
Timothy R. Lewis (OR)
Gregory J. Littlefield (MN)
Glen H. Miller (MI)
Ryan M. Ottis (ND)
Steven M. Parsons (WV)
William L. Reece (ND)
Jay R. Rude (AZ)
Denise D. Ruffin (MS)
Ryan E. Stretch (MO)
William F. Sullivan, IV (NY)
John R. Thompson (WI)
Everette L. Twyman (MO)
John F. Whitesides (NC)
The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0194. Their
exemptions are effective as of April 1, 2016, and will expire on April
1, 2018.
As of April 6, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the
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following 10 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 10612; 77 FR 20874):
Rick J. Birdsall (NE)
Steven L. Drake (CA)
Benjamin J. Duea (MN)
Steven E. Greer (MN)
Jonathan E. Hunsaker (OR)
William D. Larsen (SD)
Lee A. Richardson (NC)
William W. Simmons (FL)
Ronald O. Snyder (OH)
Douglas J. Wood (NY)
The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0382. Their
exemptions are effective as of April 6, 2016, and will expire on April
6, 2018.
As of April 15, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, Maximo E. Gaytan (CO) has satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
driving CMVs in interstate commerce (79 FR 14579; 79 FR 28590):
This driver was included in Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0013. The
exemption is effective as of April 15, 2016, and will expire on April
15, 2018.
As of April 27, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 10 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 13686; 77 FR
25227):
Alvin Acevedo (NJ)
Bobby D. Bennett (GA)
Mark S. Clemence (KS)
Elwood F. Gorom (WA)
Mike W. Holland (IL)
Dan M. McAllister (WI)
Paul F. Rivers (MN)
Marcus V. Romo (ID)
Wayne L. Snyder (OH)
Justin K. Zimmerschied (KS)
The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0383. Their
exemptions are effective as of April 27, 2016, and will expire on April
27, 2018.
As of April 30, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 2 individuals, have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (79 FR 10612; 79 FR
14579; 79 FR 28590; 79 FR 27685):
Charles L. Bryant (PA)
Christopher P. Martin (NH)
The drivers were included in Docket Nos. FMCSA-2014-0012; FMCSA-
2014-0013. Their exemptions are effective as of April 30, 2016, and
will expire on April 30, 2018.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be valid
for two years from the effective date unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.
The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (1) the person
fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the
exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained
prior to being granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not
be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and
31315.
Issued on: February 28, 2017.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2017-04528 Filed 3-7-17; 8:45 am]
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