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Engineer, FHWA Alaska Division, P.O.
Box 21648, Juneau, Alaska 99802–1648;
office hours 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (AST),
phone (907) 586–7544; email
Henry.Rettinger@dot.gov. You may also
contact Brian Elliott, DOT&PF Central
Region Environmental Manager, Alaska
Department of Transportation and
Public Facilities, 4111 Aviation Drive,
P.O. Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska
99519–6900; office hours 7:30 a.m.–5
p.m. (AST), phone (907) 269–0539,
email Brian.Elliott@alaska.gov.
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agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C.
139(l)(1) by issuing licenses, permits,
and approvals for the proposed highway
project, Seward Highway Milepost 75 to
90 Road and Bridge Rehabilitation, in
the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the
Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska. The
proposed project would improve the
Seward Highway between Milepost 75
and Milepost 90 as follows:
1. Resurface the entire 15-mile
highway corridor with asphalt and
reconstruct its subbase where necessary;
2. Construct auxiliary passing lanes in
three locations (in total, approximately
5 miles of new northbound passing
lanes and 5 miles of new southbound
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3. Realign and reprofile the MP 88
horizontal and vertical curves;
4. Realign the Portage curve, which
would make at-grade improvements at
the Portage Glacier Road intersection
and improve recreation access in the
vicinity;
5. Construct two parking areas near
MP 81.5 and MP 83 to access the area
for hooligan dipnet fishing, the parking
lots will be connected by a new paved
path;
6. Replace or reconstruct most
existing driveways;
7. Replace eight bridges (at Glacier
Creek, Virgin Creek, Peterson Creek,
Twentymile River, Portage Creek No. 1,
Portage Creek No. 2, Placer River, and
Placer River Overflow) and rehabilitate
one bridge (at Ingram Creek);
8. Where possible, replace and reduce
the existing guardrail length;
9. Improve drainage by replacing or
reconfiguring culverts; and
10. Replace/install miscellaneous
maintenance/intelligent transportation
system features such as: Road Weather
Information Systems, Automatic Traffic
Recorders, and avalanche protection
gun pads.
The environmental effects of the
Seward Highway Milepost 75 to 90
Road and Bridge Rehabilitation project
are evaluated and described in the
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(REA) issued pursuant to the National
Environmental Policy Act. Key issues
identified in the REA include a not
likely to adversely affect determination
for the Cook Inlet Beluga Whale and
designated Critical Habitat, construction
mitigation measures to protect the Cook
Inlet Beluga Whale and designated
Critical Habitat, identification and
protection of Section 4(f) historic and
recreational properties within the
project corridor, and temporary
construction effects on local businesses
and tourism. Measures to avoid,
minimize, and/or mitigate adverse
environmental effects are included in
the REA and associated Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI).
The actions by the Federal agencies,
and the laws under which such actions
were taken, are described in the REA,
Section 4(f) evaluations, and FONSI,
issued on June 6, 2017, and in other
documents in the FHWA project
records. The REA, Section 4(f)
evaluations, FONSI, and other project
records are available by contacting
FHWA or the State of Alaska
Department of Transportation & Public
Facilities at the addresses provided
above. The EA and FONSI documents
can be viewed and downloaded from
the project Web site at https://
www.sewardhighway75to90.com or
viewed at 4111 Aviation Avenue,
Anchorage, Alaska 99519.
This notice applies to all Federal
agency decisions as of the issuance date
of this notice and all laws under which
such actions were taken, including but
not limited to:
1. General: National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq.]; Council on Environmental Quality
Regulations [40 CFR parts 1500 et seq.];
Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970 [23
U.S.C. 109]; MAP–21, the Moving
Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century
Act [Pub. L. 112–141].
2. Air: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401
et seq.].
3. Land: Section 4(f) of the
Department of Transportation Act of
1966 [49 U.S.C. 303]; Land and Water
Conservation Fund (LWCF) [54 U.S.C.
200301 et seq.].
4. Noise: Noise Control Act of 1972
[42 U.S.C. 4901 et seq.].
5. Wetlands and Water Resources:
Clean Water Act (Section 401 and
Section 404) [33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.]
(Federal Water Pollution Control Act of
1972); Safe Drinking Water Act, as
amended [42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.];
Coastal Zone Management Act [16
U.S.C. 1451 et seq.]; Wild and Scenic
Rivers Act [16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.].
6. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended [16 U.S.C. 1531 et
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seq.]; Marine Mammal Protection Act of
1972, as amended [16 U.S.C. 1361 et
seq.]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination
Act, as amended [16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.];
Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C.
703–712]; Anadromous Fish
Conservation Act [16 U.S.C. 757a–757g];
Magnuson-Stevenson Fishery
Conservation and Management Act, as
amended [16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.].
7. Historic and Cultural Resources:
Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended
[54 U.S.C. 306108]; Archeological
Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16
U.S.C. 470aa et seq.]; Archeological and
Historic Preservation Act [54 U.S.C.
312501 et seq.].
8. Social and Economic: Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended
[42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.]; Farmland
Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C.
4201 et seq.].
9. Executive Orders: E.O. 13186—
Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to
Protect Migratory Birds; E.O. 11514—
Protection and Enhancement of
Environmental Quality; E.O. 11990—
Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988—
Floodplain Management; E.O. 13112—
Invasive Species; E.O. 12898—Federal
Actions to Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and
Low-Income Populations.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning
and Construction. The regulations
implementing Executive Order 12372
regarding intergovernmental consultation on
Federal programs and activities apply to this
program.)
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1).
Issued on: August 29, 2017.
Sandra A. Garcia-Aline,
Division Administrator, Juneau, Alaska.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2007–27387; FMCSA–
2008–0137; FMCSA–2009–0122; FMCSA–
2011–0143; FMCSA–2013–0018; FMCSA–
2015–0060; FMCSA–2015–0061]
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 for 134
individuals from its prohibition in the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
SUMMARY:
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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 were applicable 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 8:30 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 http//
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.
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II. Background
On June 6, 2017, FMCSA published a
notice announcing its decision to renew
exemptions for 134 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 (82 FR 26222). The public
comment period ended on July 6, 2017
and one comment was received.
As stated in the previous notice,
FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of
these applicants and determined that
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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 one comment in this
preceding. Irenee Muluh stated that she
is in favor of renewing the exemptions
for all 134 drivers in this notice if they
have remained compliant with the
standards of the program.
IV. Conclusion
Based upon its evaluation of the 134
renewal exemption applications and
comments received, FMCSA announces
its’ decision to exempt the following
drivers from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in
interstate commerce in 49 CFR
391.64(3):
As of July 2, 2017, 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 (72 FR 27625; 72
FR 36101; 78 FR 26419; 78 FR 39825):
Darrell L. Allen (MO)
Luis A. Alvarez (MD)
Jeffery C. Badberg (NE)
Kevin W. Bender (NY)
Ricky N. Blankenship (UT)
Ronnie T. Bledsoe (NC)
Kevin E. Blythe (AR)
Clayton J. Bragg (IN)
Jessie W. Burnett (KS)
Cary W. Chase (CO)
Peggy A. Colbert (GA)
Ernest R. Copeland (PA)
Jerry L. Grimit (IA)
Robert J. Guilford (NY)
Lucas C. Hansen (IA)
Bruce K. Harris (TX)
Michael G. Lorelli (NY)
James M. McClarnon (RI)
Franklin C. Perrin (IA)
Douglas F. Reinke (WI)
Timothy S. Seitz (IN)
Daniel L. Smith (NE)
Randall J. Stoller (IL)
Jeffrey A. Withers (MI)
The drivers were included in one of
the following docket numbers: FMCSA–
2007–27387; FMCSA–2013–0018. Their
exemptions are applicable as of July 2,
2017, and will expire on July 2, 2019.
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As of July 7, 2017, and in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
following 33 individuals have satisfied
the renewal conditions for obtaining an
exemption from the rule prohibiting
drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs
in interstate commerce (80 FR 31949; 80
FR 49299):
Craig S. Barton (UT)
Kevin H. Bennerson (NY)
Eugene Butler (AR)
Allen D. Clise (MD)
John W. Dillard (TX)
Derek P. Elkins (AZ)
Joshua J. Ellett (IN)
Raymond C. Erschen (PA)
Dominic C. Frisina (PA)
David D. Gambill (NC)
Alan G. Gladhill (MD)
Richard A. Hall (IL)
Craig L. Jackson (WY)
Wayne A. Jadezuk (NY)
Lee L. Kropp (WI)
David E. Lawton (MA)
Babe A. Lisai (NY)
Adrian Martinez-Alba (TX)
Daniel Mendolia (NY)
Timothy W. Olden (NJ)
John Palermo (NJ)
John N. Peterson (WI)
Robert L. Potter, Jr. (NH)
Todd M. Raether (NE)
Michael A. Ramsey (CT)
Peter B. Rzadkowski, Jr. (IL)
Michael A. Scavotto (MA)
Steven J. Schmitt (MN)
Douglas J. Smith (NY)
Carmen M. Stellitano (PA)
Andy L. Strommenger (CO)
Robert T. Warriner (NJ)
Ellis E. Wilkins (MA)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2015–0060. Their
exemptions are applicable as of July 7,
2017, and will expire on July 7, 2019.
As of July 23, 2017, and in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
following 33 individuals have satisfied
the renewal conditions for obtaining an
exemption from the rule prohibiting
drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs
in interstate commerce (80 FR 35705; 80
FR 48393):
Daniel E. Benes (WI)
William E. Blake (TX)
Thomas M. Burns (NJ)
George W. Cahall (DE)
John T. Curry (TN)
Christopher A. DiCioccio (CT)
Johnny L. Emory (KS)
Ike Gibbs (CA)
Juan Gomez, Jr. (IA)
George A. Gross (NY)
Grover D. Johnson (NY)
Francis D. Judd (MA)
George S. Kean (NH)
Yehuda Lauber (NY)
Kyle A. Mininger (AL)
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John T. Murchison, Jr. (TN)
Axel J.M. Murphy (MN)
Charles M. Naylis (PA)
Craig J. Nelson (IL)
Richard A. Nigro (NJ)
Thomas S. O’Brien (TX)
Paul T. Ozbun (OK)
Modesto F. Pedote (NY)
David M. Pomeroy (IA)
Matthew C. Preston (KY)
Anthony A. Rachuy (MN)
Dwight B. Richardson (OK)
James C. Rocco (NJ)
Patrick J. Severance (NY)
Billy L. Wagner (IL)
Steven L. Wear (ND)
James T. Young (MI)
David J. Zelhart (IL)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2015–0061. Their
exemptions are applicable as of July 23,
2017, and will expire on July 23, 2019.
As of July 26, 2017, and in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
following ten individuals have satisfied
the renewal conditions for obtaining an
exemption from the rule prohibiting
drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs
in interstate commerce (76 FR 32012; 76
FR 44650):
Teddy L. Beach (ND)
Franklin L. Bell (NE)
Jeffrey F. Borelli (OH)
Dale E. Burke (WA)
Boyd L. Croshaw (UT)
Derek Haagensen (MN)
Todd J. Smith (NY)
Andrew C. Winsberg (WA)
Nathan E. Woodin (IL)
Vicky A. Yernesek (WI)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2011–0143. Their
exemptions are applicable as of July 26,
2017, and will expire on July 26, 2019.
As of July 28, 2017, and in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
following 34 individuals have satisfied
the renewal conditions for obtaining an
exemption from the rule prohibiting
drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs
in interstate commerce (73 FR 33144; 73
FR 43817; 74 FR 26467; 74 FR 37293):
Jeromy B. Birchard (MN)
Bradley M. Brown (TX)
Robert F. Browne III (NH)
William M. Camp (GA)
Robert F. Carter (IN)
Scott A. Cary (NC)
Eugene W. Clark, Jr. (WI)
William D. Cornwell III (OH)
Adam F. Demeter (NY)
Brian P. Dionne (NH)
Richard C. Dunn (CT)
Donald K. Ennis (NC)
Larry A. Fritz (PA)
Jerret L. Gerber (WI)
Alan L. Johnson (WA)
Richard B. Lorimer (MO)
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Lester J. Manis (MD)
Troy A. Martinson (WI)
Richard L. Miller (OH)
Jerome A. Mjolsness (MN)
Richard Murphy (NH)
Edward F. Murray (NY)
Nicholas W. Pomnitz (NJ)
Clayton M. Reynolds (WA)
Brandon M. Ross (ND)
Jeffrey S. SaintVincent (CA)
Patrick D. Schiller (MI)
Bruce D. Schmoyer (PA)
Joseph E. Sobiech (WI)
James L. Swedenburg (MN)
Gary A. Sweeney (NY)
Lawrence M. Tanner (NV)
Robert D. Tarkington (AK)
Joshua C. Webb (AR)
The drivers were included in one of
the following docket numbers: FMCSA–
2008–0137; FMCSA–2009–0122. Their
exemptions are applicable as of July 28,
2017, and will expire on July 28, 2019.
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: August 25, 2017.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA–2017–0057]
Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping
Requirements
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces that the Information
Collection Request (ICR) abstracted
below will be submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review. The ICR describes the nature of
the information collection and its
expected burden.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before November 6, 2017.
SUMMARY:
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You may submit comments
identified by DOT Docket ID Number
NHTSA–2017–0057 using any of the
following methods:
Electronic submissions: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
Mail, Hand Delivery, or Courier: U.S.
Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Docket
Management Facility, M–30, Room
W12–140, Washington, DC 20590.
Docket hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays; phone 202–647–5527.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Amy Berning, Contracting Officer’s
Representative, Office of Behavioral
Safety Research, National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC
20590. Ms. Berning’s phone number is
202–366–5587 and the email address is
amy.berning@dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: None.
Title: Drug Use by Drivers Arrested for
Driving Under the Influence or Driving
While Under the Influence of Drugs
Form Number: This collection of
information uses no standard forms.
Type of Request: Regular.
Respondents—Under this proposed
effort, NHTSA will collect data from
approximately 1,000 drivers/
participants.
Estimated time per Participant—
NHTSA estimates that participants will
spend an average of 15 minutes to
complete the survey and provide the
oral fluid specimen. The respondents
would not incur any reporting cost or
record keeping burden from the data
collection.
Total Estimated Annual Burden
Hours: 250 hours per year.
Frequency of Collection: Each
participant will provide one oral fluid
sample and respond to the survey
questions only once during the study
period.
Summary of Collection of
Information: This study will estimate
the prevalence of drugs in drivers
arrested for impaired driving. The goal
is to better understand the frequency of
alcohol, prescription, over-the-counter,
and illicit drugs, in impaired driving
arrests.
A minimum of 1,000 drivers arrested
for impaired driving, who consent to
voluntarily participate, will provide an
oral fluid sample and respond to
interview questions. The oral fluid
sample provides information on the
participant’s use of 50 or more drug(s).
Trained researchers will ask
ADDRESSES:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2007-27387; FMCSA-2008-0137; FMCSA-2009-0122; FMCSA-
2011-0143; FMCSA-2013-0018; FMCSA-2015-0060; FMCSA-2015-0061]
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 for 134
individuals from its prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
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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 were applicable 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 8:30 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 http//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 June 6, 2017, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision
to renew exemptions for 134 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 (82 FR
26222). The public comment period ended on July 6, 2017 and one comment
was 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 one comment in this preceding. Irenee Muluh stated
that she is in favor of renewing the exemptions for all 134 drivers in
this notice if they have remained compliant with the standards of the
program.
IV. Conclusion
Based upon its evaluation of the 134 renewal exemption applications
and comments received, FMCSA announces its' decision to exempt the
following drivers from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
driving CMVs in interstate commerce in 49 CFR 391.64(3):
As of July 2, 2017, 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 (72 FR 27625; 72 FR
36101; 78 FR 26419; 78 FR 39825):
Darrell L. Allen (MO)
Luis A. Alvarez (MD)
Jeffery C. Badberg (NE)
Kevin W. Bender (NY)
Ricky N. Blankenship (UT)
Ronnie T. Bledsoe (NC)
Kevin E. Blythe (AR)
Clayton J. Bragg (IN)
Jessie W. Burnett (KS)
Cary W. Chase (CO)
Peggy A. Colbert (GA)
Ernest R. Copeland (PA)
Jerry L. Grimit (IA)
Robert J. Guilford (NY)
Lucas C. Hansen (IA)
Bruce K. Harris (TX)
Michael G. Lorelli (NY)
James M. McClarnon (RI)
Franklin C. Perrin (IA)
Douglas F. Reinke (WI)
Timothy S. Seitz (IN)
Daniel L. Smith (NE)
Randall J. Stoller (IL)
Jeffrey A. Withers (MI)
The drivers were included in one of the following docket numbers:
FMCSA-2007-27387; FMCSA-2013-0018. Their exemptions are applicable as
of July 2, 2017, and will expire on July 2, 2019.
As of July 7, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 33 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (80 FR 31949; 80 FR
49299):
Craig S. Barton (UT)
Kevin H. Bennerson (NY)
Eugene Butler (AR)
Allen D. Clise (MD)
John W. Dillard (TX)
Derek P. Elkins (AZ)
Joshua J. Ellett (IN)
Raymond C. Erschen (PA)
Dominic C. Frisina (PA)
David D. Gambill (NC)
Alan G. Gladhill (MD)
Richard A. Hall (IL)
Craig L. Jackson (WY)
Wayne A. Jadezuk (NY)
Lee L. Kropp (WI)
David E. Lawton (MA)
Babe A. Lisai (NY)
Adrian Martinez-Alba (TX)
Daniel Mendolia (NY)
Timothy W. Olden (NJ)
John Palermo (NJ)
John N. Peterson (WI)
Robert L. Potter, Jr. (NH)
Todd M. Raether (NE)
Michael A. Ramsey (CT)
Peter B. Rzadkowski, Jr. (IL)
Michael A. Scavotto (MA)
Steven J. Schmitt (MN)
Douglas J. Smith (NY)
Carmen M. Stellitano (PA)
Andy L. Strommenger (CO)
Robert T. Warriner (NJ)
Ellis E. Wilkins (MA)
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2015-0060. Their
exemptions are applicable as of July 7, 2017, and will expire on July
7, 2019.
As of July 23, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 33 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (80 FR 35705; 80 FR
48393):
Daniel E. Benes (WI)
William E. Blake (TX)
Thomas M. Burns (NJ)
George W. Cahall (DE)
John T. Curry (TN)
Christopher A. DiCioccio (CT)
Johnny L. Emory (KS)
Ike Gibbs (CA)
Juan Gomez, Jr. (IA)
George A. Gross (NY)
Grover D. Johnson (NY)
Francis D. Judd (MA)
George S. Kean (NH)
Yehuda Lauber (NY)
Kyle A. Mininger (AL)
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John T. Murchison, Jr. (TN)
Axel J.M. Murphy (MN)
Charles M. Naylis (PA)
Craig J. Nelson (IL)
Richard A. Nigro (NJ)
Thomas S. O'Brien (TX)
Paul T. Ozbun (OK)
Modesto F. Pedote (NY)
David M. Pomeroy (IA)
Matthew C. Preston (KY)
Anthony A. Rachuy (MN)
Dwight B. Richardson (OK)
James C. Rocco (NJ)
Patrick J. Severance (NY)
Billy L. Wagner (IL)
Steven L. Wear (ND)
James T. Young (MI)
David J. Zelhart (IL)
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2015-0061. Their
exemptions are applicable as of July 23, 2017, and will expire on July
23, 2019.
As of July 26, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following ten individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (76 FR 32012; 76 FR
44650):
Teddy L. Beach (ND)
Franklin L. Bell (NE)
Jeffrey F. Borelli (OH)
Dale E. Burke (WA)
Boyd L. Croshaw (UT)
Derek Haagensen (MN)
Todd J. Smith (NY)
Andrew C. Winsberg (WA)
Nathan E. Woodin (IL)
Vicky A. Yernesek (WI)
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2011-0143. Their
exemptions are applicable as of July 26, 2017, and will expire on July
26, 2019.
As of July 28, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 34 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (73 FR 33144; 73 FR
43817; 74 FR 26467; 74 FR 37293):
Jeromy B. Birchard (MN)
Bradley M. Brown (TX)
Robert F. Browne III (NH)
William M. Camp (GA)
Robert F. Carter (IN)
Scott A. Cary (NC)
Eugene W. Clark, Jr. (WI)
William D. Cornwell III (OH)
Adam F. Demeter (NY)
Brian P. Dionne (NH)
Richard C. Dunn (CT)
Donald K. Ennis (NC)
Larry A. Fritz (PA)
Jerret L. Gerber (WI)
Alan L. Johnson (WA)
Richard B. Lorimer (MO)
Lester J. Manis (MD)
Troy A. Martinson (WI)
Richard L. Miller (OH)
Jerome A. Mjolsness (MN)
Richard Murphy (NH)
Edward F. Murray (NY)
Nicholas W. Pomnitz (NJ)
Clayton M. Reynolds (WA)
Brandon M. Ross (ND)
Jeffrey S. SaintVincent (CA)
Patrick D. Schiller (MI)
Bruce D. Schmoyer (PA)
Joseph E. Sobiech (WI)
James L. Swedenburg (MN)
Gary A. Sweeney (NY)
Lawrence M. Tanner (NV)
Robert D. Tarkington (AK)
Joshua C. Webb (AR)
The drivers were included in one of the following docket numbers:
FMCSA-2008-0137; FMCSA-2009-0122. Their exemptions are applicable as of
July 28, 2017, and will expire on July 28, 2019.
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: August 25, 2017.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2017-18826 Filed 9-5-17; 8:45 am]
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