Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes, 18643-18644 [2018-08916]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 82 / Friday, April 27, 2018 / Notices final rule during the first 6 years of implementation of the final rule. Therefore, all the IC activities imposed on the MEs, drivers, and motor carriers over the first 6 years of implementing the Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration final rule will remain unchanged. Title: Medical Qualification Requirements. OMB Control Number: 2126–0006. Type of Request: Revision and renewal of a current approved information collection Respondents: Commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, medical examiners, testing centers. Estimated Number of Respondents: 65,503,280. Expiration Date: August 31, 2018. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 2,395,315 hours. This information collection is comprised of the following five information collection activities: Physical Qualification Standards 1,892,700 annual burden hours 4,813,510 annual respondents Resolution of Medical Conflict 11 annual burden hours 3 annual respondents Medical Exemptions 4,430 annual burden hours 7,332 annual respondents SPE Certificate Program 2,714 annual burden hours 2,426 annual respondents daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners 495,460 annual burden hours 680,009 annual respondents Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed collection is necessary for the performance of FMCSA’s functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways for FMCSA to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. Issued under the authority of 49 CFR 1.87 on: April 20, 2018. Kelly Regal, Associate Administrator for Office of Research and Information Technology. [FR Doc. 2018–08919 Filed 4–26–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Apr 26, 2018 Jkt 244001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2009–0294; FMCSA– 2011–0326; FMCSA–2011–0327; FMCSA– 2011–0367; FMCSA–2013–0192; FMCSA– 2015–0340; FMCSA–2015–0341] 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 53 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 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: SUMMARY: 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 PO 00000 Frm 00143 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18643 notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https://www.dot.gov/ privacy. II. Background On February 14, 2018, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision to renew exemptions for 53 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 (83 FR 6722). The public comment period ended on March 16, 2018, 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 53 renewal exemption applications and comments 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): In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of February and are discussed below: As of February 1, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following three 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 81415; 81 FR 45213): Douglas E. Hensley, (MO); John K. Moorhead, (KY); Hugh S. Wacker, (IL). The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA–2015–0340. Their exemptions are applicable as of February 1, 2018, and will expire on February 1, 2020. As of February 6, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following six individuals E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES 18644 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 82 / Friday, April 27, 2018 / Notices have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (76 FR 79756; 77 FR 5873; 81 FR 1281): Howard A. Betz (OH) Kevin J. Coppens (ME) Frank H. Ford, Jr. (PA) Daniel R. Harris (TX) Joseph L. Owings (AL) Jerry H. Small (NC) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA–2011–0326. Their exemptions are applicable as of February 6, 2018, and will expire on February 6, 2020. As of February 10, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following two 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 78720; 77 FR 7232; 81 FR 1281): Kenneth J. Hill, (OH); Frank E. Ray, (KS). The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA–2011–0327. Their exemptions are applicable as of February 10, 2018, and will expire on February 10, 2020. As of February 12, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, Guy B. Mayes (WA) has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (78 FR 78479; 79 FR 13086; 81 FR 1281). This driver was included in docket number FMCSA–2013–0192. The exemption is applicable as of February 12, 2018, and will expire on February 12, 2020. As of February 17, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 26 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (81 FR 1987; 81 FR 36378): Kevin D. Aaron (PA) Juan Acevedo (FL) Eugene O. Carr, Jr. (DE) Tracy R. Clark (KY) Jerry L. Coward (NC) Wesley N. Cubby (NJ) Michael G. Deschenes (MN) James C. Detwiler (PA) Jay E. Diller (PA) Jose N. Escobar (MD) Frank J. Gogno (PA) Michael D. Hashem (MA) George W. Hauck (LA) Aseneka K. Igambi (TX) Hayward G. Jinright (AL) James S. Kauffman (PA) VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Apr 26, 2018 Jkt 244001 Kevin M. Kemp (NJ) Carlos A. Montano (NY) Michael J. Payne (MD) Christopher M. Seals (MS) Robert Sienkiewicz (MI) Craig A. Sines (OR) Joel K. Spencer (AL) Kendall W. Unruh (MO) Daniel R. Vilart (WA) Logan D. Yoder (IN) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA–2015–0341. Their exemptions are applicable as of February 17, 2018, and will expire on February 17, 2020. As of February 22, 2018, 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 (77 FR 533; 77 FR 10607; 81 FR 1281): Garry L. Camden (IN) Loren A. Cox (NY) Daryl F. Gilbertson (WI) Alfred Gutierrez, II (OK) Matthew D. Hulse (KS) Neil Karvonen (WA) Earl T. Morton, Jr. (VA) Richard A. Norstebon (ND) Donald J. Olbinski (IL) Kevin E. Risley (IN) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA–2011–0367. Their exemptions are applicable as of February 22, 2018, and will expire on February 22, 2020. As of February 24, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following five individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (74 FR 68092; 75 FR 8182; 81 FR 1281): Daniel C. Druffel (WA) Gregory J. Godley (WA) Justin R. Henneinke (CA) Richard L. Sulzberger (IL) Dirk Vanstralen (CA) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA–2009–0294. Their exemptions are applicable as of February 24, 2018, and will expire on February 24, 2020. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00144 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. Issued on: April 23, 2018. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2018–08916 Filed 4–26–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0010] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of applications for exemption; request for comments. AGENCY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 14 individuals for an exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions will enable these individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce without meeting the vision requirement in one eye. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 29, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– 2018–0010 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 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., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number(s) 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 82 (Friday, April 27, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18643-18644]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-08916]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2009-0294; FMCSA-2011-0326; FMCSA-2011-0327; FMCSA-
2011-0367; FMCSA-2013-0192; FMCSA-2015-0340; FMCSA-2015-0341]


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 53 
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 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, [email protected], 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 February 14, 2018, FMCSA published a notice announcing its 
decision to renew exemptions for 53 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 (83 
FR 6722). The public comment period ended on March 16, 2018, 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 53 renewal exemption applications 
and comments 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):
    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 
groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of February 
and are discussed below:
    As of February 1, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following three 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 81415; 81 FR 
45213): Douglas E. Hensley, (MO); John K. Moorhead, (KY); Hugh S. 
Wacker, (IL).
    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2015-0340. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of February 1, 2018, and will expire on 
February 1, 2020.
    As of February 6, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following six individuals

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have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from 
the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate 
commerce (76 FR 79756; 77 FR 5873; 81 FR 1281):

Howard A. Betz (OH)
Kevin J. Coppens (ME)
Frank H. Ford, Jr. (PA)
Daniel R. Harris (TX)
Joseph L. Owings (AL)
Jerry H. Small (NC)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2011-0326. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of February 6, 2018, and will expire on 
February 6, 2020.
    As of February 10, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following two 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 78720; 77 FR 
7232; 81 FR 1281): Kenneth J. Hill, (OH); Frank E. Ray, (KS).
    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2011-0327. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of February 10, 2018, and will expire on 
February 10, 2020.
    As of February 12, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, Guy B. Mayes (WA) has satisfied the renewal conditions for 
obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from 
driving CMVs in interstate commerce (78 FR 78479; 79 FR 13086; 81 FR 
1281).
    This driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2013-0192. The 
exemption is applicable as of February 12, 2018, and will expire on 
February 12, 2020.
    As of February 17, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 26 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (81 FR 1987; 81 FR 
36378):

Kevin D. Aaron (PA)
Juan Acevedo (FL)
Eugene O. Carr, Jr. (DE)
Tracy R. Clark (KY)
Jerry L. Coward (NC)
Wesley N. Cubby (NJ)
Michael G. Deschenes (MN)
James C. Detwiler (PA)
Jay E. Diller (PA)
Jose N. Escobar (MD)
Frank J. Gogno (PA)
Michael D. Hashem (MA)
George W. Hauck (LA)
Aseneka K. Igambi (TX)
Hayward G. Jinright (AL)
James S. Kauffman (PA)
Kevin M. Kemp (NJ)
Carlos A. Montano (NY)
Michael J. Payne (MD)
Christopher M. Seals (MS)
Robert Sienkiewicz (MI)
Craig A. Sines (OR)
Joel K. Spencer (AL)
Kendall W. Unruh (MO)
Daniel R. Vilart (WA)
Logan D. Yoder (IN)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2015-0341. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of February 17, 2018, and will expire on 
February 17, 2020.
    As of February 22, 2018, 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 (77 FR 533; 77 FR 
10607; 81 FR 1281):

Garry L. Camden (IN)
Loren A. Cox (NY)
Daryl F. Gilbertson (WI)
Alfred Gutierrez, II (OK)
Matthew D. Hulse (KS)
Neil Karvonen (WA)
Earl T. Morton, Jr. (VA)
Richard A. Norstebon (ND)
Donald J. Olbinski (IL)
Kevin E. Risley (IN)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2011-0367. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of February 22, 2018, and will expire on 
February 22, 2020.
    As of February 24, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following five individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (74 FR 68092; 75 FR 
8182; 81 FR 1281):

Daniel C. Druffel (WA)
Gregory J. Godley (WA)
Justin R. Henneinke (CA)
Richard L. Sulzberger (IL)
Dirk Vanstralen (CA)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2009-0294. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of February 24, 2018, and will expire on 
February 24, 2020.
    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: April 23, 2018.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2018-08916 Filed 4-26-18; 8:45 am]
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