Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes, 28317-28319 [2018-12988]
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Donnie E. Winters
Mr. Winters, 65, has had ITDM since
2007. His endocrinologist examined him
in 2018 and certified that he has had no
severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
in loss of consciousness, requiring the
assistance of another person, or
resulting in impaired cognitive function
that occurred without warning in the
past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
the last five years. His endocrinologist
certifies that Mr. Winters understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Winters meets the
requirements of the vision standard at
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
examined him in 2018 and certified that
he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
He holds an operator’s license from
Mississippi.
Heath A. Woodiwiss
Mr. Woodiwiss, 48, has had ITDM
since 2017. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2018 and certified that
he has had no severe hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of
consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in
impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 12
months and no recurrent (two or more)
severe hypoglycemic episodes in the
last five years. His endocrinologist
certifies that Mr. Woodiwiss
understands diabetes management and
monitoring, has stable control of his
diabetes using insulin, and is able to
drive a CMV safely. Mr. Woodiwiss
meets the requirements of the vision
standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2018 and
certified that he does not have diabetic
retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL
from Minnesota.
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Anthony K. Zelinsky
Mr. Zelinsky, 21, has had ITDM since
2014. His endocrinologist examined him
in 2018 and certified that he has had no
severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
in loss of consciousness, requiring the
assistance of another person, or
resulting in impaired cognitive function
that occurred without warning in the
past 12 months and no recurrent (two or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
the last five years. His endocrinologist
certifies that Mr. Zelinsky understands
diabetes management and monitoring,
has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Zelinsky meets the
requirements of the vision standard at
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
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examined him in 2018 and certified that
he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
He holds an operator’s license from New
Jersey.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
III. Request for Comments
[Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0382; FMCSA–
2011–0383; FMCSA–2013–0194; FMCSA–
2014–0012; FMCSA–2014–0013; FMCSA–
2015–0342; FMCSA–2015–0343; FMCSA–
2016–0034]
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, FMCSA requests public
comment from all interested persons on
the exemption petitions described in
this notice. We will consider all
comments received before the close of
business on the closing date indicated
in the dates section of the notice.
IV. Submitting Comments
You may submit your comments and
material online or by fax, mail, or hand
delivery, but please use only one of
these means. FMCSA recommends that
you include your name and a mailing
address, an email address, or a phone
number in the body of your document
so that FMCSA can contact you if there
are questions regarding your
submission.
To submit your comment online, go to
https://www.regulations.gov and in the
search box insert the docket number
FMCSA–2018–0031 and click the search
button. When the new screen appears,
click on the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’
button on the right hand side of the
page. On the new page, enter
information required including the
specific section of this document to
which each comment applies, and
provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation. If you submit your
comments by mail or hand delivery,
submit them in an unbound format, no
larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for
copying and electronic filing. If you
submit comments by mail and would
like to know that they reached the
facility, please enclose a stamped, selfaddressed postcard or envelope.
We will consider all comments and
materials received during the comment
period. FMCSA may issue a final
determination at any time after the close
of the comment period.
V. Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as any
documents mentioned in this preamble,
go to https://www.regulations.gov and in
the search box insert the docket number
FMCSA–2018–0031 and click ‘‘Search.’’
Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and
you will find all documents and
comments related to this notice.
Issued on: June 11, 2018.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
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 191
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,
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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 April 17, 2018, FMCSA published
a notice announcing its decision to
renew exemptions for 191 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 (77 FR
10612; 77 FR 13686; 77 FR 20874; 77 FR
25227; 79 FR 6987; 79 FR 10612; 79 FR
14579; 79 FR 18388; 79 FR 27685; 79 FR
28590; 81 FR 10703; 81 FR 14179; 81 FR
14197; 81 FR 39318; 81 FR 40743; 81 FR
42043; 81 FR 85317). The public
comment period ended on May 17,
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.
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III. Discussion of Comments
FMCSA received no comments in this
preceding.
IV. Conclusion
Based upon its evaluation of the 191
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
391.64(3):
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following groups of
drivers received renewed exemptions in
the month of April and are discussed
below:
As of April 1, 2018, and in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
following 84 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; 81 FR 10703; 81 FR 40743;
81 FR 85317):
Dennis D. Basmajian (PA)
Glen A. Bayne (ND)
John R. Benshoff (OH)
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Harry Berrios (MA)
Terry D. Bettcher (NE)
Jeremy S. Beyerl (PA)
Robert P. Blum (IA)
Mario Boccio (FL)
Christopher J. Branham (SC)
Willard A. Brown (VA)
Terrence K. Cannon (IL)
Candace L. Coccimiglio (PA)
Matthew C. Costa (MA)
Joseph F. Coyle (KY)
Robert P. Crisp (SD)
Philip W. Cumbie (AL)
John H. Cuppett (GA)
Quentin W.S. Dasilva (PA)
Trisha J. Davis (ME)
Eudes N. De Leon (PA)
Randal L. DeBord (TN)
Aleksandr Faynkikh (NY)
Paul D. Ferris (NY)
Berry C. Feuerbacher (AR)
Isaac W. Fitzgerald (UT)
Alex C. Ford (IL)
Robert C. Freeman (VA)
Timothy D. Frye (MA)
Larry Gaskill (RI)
Thomas H. Gaskins (NC)
Samuel J. Gonzales (NM)
Gary A. Grant (WA)
Brian C. Halcomb (IL)
Steven R. Hatch (MI)
William D. Herman (MN)
Floyd E. Holt (VA)
Randall L. Jastram (SD)
Thomas M. Johnson (NM)
Steven R. Jordan (NC)
Kevin A. Kane (NY)
Ryan B. Kincade (CA)
William M. LaPrade (VA)
Gerald Lee (CA)
Timothy R. Lewis (OR)
Gregory J. Littlefield (MN)
John Malloy (PA)
James W. McMenamin (PA)
Glen H. Miller (MI)
Daniel J. Milles, Jr. (FL)
Miguel A. Molina (CO)
Douglas B. Murrell (IN)
Joshua A. Myers (OH)
William C. Nelson (IA)
Howard L. Nelson (IA)
Chris R. Niles (WA)
Keith E. Osterbaan (MI)
Ryan M. Ottis (ND)
Bolaji B. Oyegbola (DC)
Steven M. Parsons (WV)
Teddy D. Peller (AL)
Jeffrey P. Peloquin (NC)
Scott A. Pietruszynksi (IL)
William L. Reece (ND)
John P. Reed, III (DE)
Randy D. Rinnels (IA)
Denise D. Ruffin (MS)
Thomas W. Scott, Jr. (PA)
Charles L. Spencer (NY)
Ryan E. Stretch (MO)
William F. Sullivan, IV (NY)
Robert B. Thomas (PA)
John R. Thompson (WI)
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Raymond L. Torrez (MI)
Bore Trivuncic (FL)
William M. Turner (NJ)
Everette L. Twyman (MO)
James H. Vogt (IL)
Ronald L. Voigt (MN)
Michael P. Volpe (MA)
John F. Whitesides (NC)
Michael C.J Wilcox (NY)
Donald L. Winslow (ME)
James J. Wolf, Jr. (PA)
Kevin J. Yates (IL)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–2013–0194; FMCSA–
2015–0342. Their exemptions are
applicable as of April 1, 2018, and will
expire on April 1, 2020.
As of April 6, 2018, and in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
following eight 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; 81 FR
85317):
Rick J. Birdsall (NE)
Steven L. Drake (CA)
Benjamin J. Duea (MN)
Jonathan E. Hunsaker (OR)
William D. Larsen (SD)
William W. Simmons (FL)
Ronald O. Snyder (OH)
Douglas J. Wood (NY)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2011–0382. Their
exemptions are applicable as of April 6,
2018, and will expire on April 6, 2020.
As of April 16, 2018, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 89 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 14179; 81 FR 14197; 81 FR
39318; 81 FR 42043):
Korey D. Adams (MO)
Harold E. Adams, Sr. (IL)
Jerry J. Altenburg (WI)
Juanita K. Anderson (MN)
Chris L. Austin (AL)
Cory M. Bessette (NY)
Daryl K. Birr (WI)
Samuel E. Bostic (WV)
James R. Burch, II (NC)
Walter L. Butcher, IV (PA)
Russell W. Cadman (CO)
Michael J. Chevalier, Jr. (NJ)
James R. Cockerham (IN)
Alexander W. Coleman (WA)
Earl J. Collier, Jr. (MA)
Michael R. Conley (WI)
Carolyn J. Conover (TN)
Gary R. Craig (PA)
Sebastian Dacruz, Jr. (NJ)
Scott D. Davis (KS)
James D. Deardoff (WA)
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Joel R. Farmer (ID)
Samuel M. Feaganes, Jr. (VA)
Ronald Floyd (NY)
Donald W. Fowler, Jr. (NY)
William A. Garrett (GA)
William J. Garrett (SD)
Tyrone B. Gary, Sr. (PA)
Hardy D. Glanzer (ND)
Kevin E. Griebel (SD)
Martin R. Hair (CT)
Bruce T. Hanson (MN)
Darrell E. Holtsoi (NM)
Roger J. Huffsmith (WA)
Arrington Hughes (DC)
Joseph P. Hurston (MA)
Brian K. Hyler (WI)
James A. Iozia (NJ)
Joshua D. Jaramillo (WA)
Keven E. Johnson (TX)
Calvin E. Jones, Jr. (VA)
Jerry M. Kilpatrick (AL)
Rex O. King (IA)
Russell D. Koehler (WI)
Edward D. Krager (PA)
Richard A. Lange (IL)
Michael P. Leggett (WV)
John K. Long (MA)
George S. Luce, Jr. (OH)
Russell J. Luedecker (NJ)
Renee N. Lycksell (WA)
Eugene D. Maessner (ND)
Daniel J. Mandell (NC)
Brady T. Mart (IA)
Jack L. McClintock (PA)
John D. McGinley, Jr. (CA)
Jimmie L. Melton (FL)
Gareth L. Miller (OH)
Jimmy C. Morcom (MI)
Kirk A. Mosier (IA)
Daniel A. Neuens (WI)
Peter J. Niedzwiecki (PA)
Kevin R. OToole (WI)
Mark C. Overbaugh (NY)
Mario A. Papa (RI)
Joseph R. Puliafico (NY)
Neal M. Quinton, Jr. (MA)
Howard G. Rau (MD)
Andrew W. Reid (IN)
Brett M. Rice (PA)
Jacob C. Rojan (IN)
Sholom Rub (NY)
David J. Scimecca (NY)
Ronald D. Smith (IN)
Kenneth W. Swisher (IL)
Melissa Tell (NY)
Jeremy N. Thompson (NY)
Charles R. Thompson, Jr. (KY)
Blane Tor (NJ)
Samuel C. Tracy (WA)
Terry L. Underwood, Jr. (VA)
Aaron M. Vanlanduit (MO)
William O. Wallen (IL)
Steven G. Wehrle (MO)
James H. Wilkey (ID)
Joseph M. Wilson, II (WA)
Joseph A. Wilson, Sr. (MA)
Jefferson Yazzie (NM)
Michael A. Zuke, Sr. (NY)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–2015–0343; FMCSA–
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2016–0034. Their exemptions are
applicable as of April 16, 2018, and will
expire on April 16, 2020.
As of April 27, 2018, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following eight 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; 81 FR
85317):
Bobby D. Bennett (GA)
Mark S. Clemence (KS)
Mike W. Holland (IL)
Dan M. McAllister (WI)
Paul F. Rivers (MN)
Marcus V. Romo (ID)
Wayne L. Snyder (OH)
Justin K. Zimmerschied (KS)
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Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0328]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Hearing
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 3
individuals from the hearing
requirement in the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for
interstate commercial motor vehicle
(CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable
these hard of hearing and deaf
individuals 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. Comments must
be received on or before July 18, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
bearing the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
2012–0322; FMCSA–2013–0122;
FMCSA–20130123; FMCSA–2015–0329;
and FMCSA–13–0124 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
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
SUMMARY:
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2011–0383. Their
exemptions are applicable as of April
27, 2018, and will expire on April 27,
2020.
As of April 30, 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
(79 FR 10612; 79 FR 14579; 79 FR
27685; 79 FR 28590; 81 FR 85317):
Charles L. Bryant, (PA); Christopher P.
Martin, (NH).
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–2014–0012; FMCSA–
2014–0013. Their exemptions are
applicable as of April 30, 2018, and will
expire on April 30, 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.
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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; FMCSA-2015-0342; FMCSA-2015-0343; FMCSA-
2016-0034]
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 191
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,
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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 April 17, 2018, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision
to renew exemptions for 191 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 (77 FR
10612; 77 FR 13686; 77 FR 20874; 77 FR 25227; 79 FR 6987; 79 FR 10612;
79 FR 14579; 79 FR 18388; 79 FR 27685; 79 FR 28590; 81 FR 10703; 81 FR
14179; 81 FR 14197; 81 FR 39318; 81 FR 40743; 81 FR 42043; 81 FR
85317). The public comment period ended on May 17, 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 191 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 391.64(3):
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following
groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of April and
are discussed below:
As of April 1, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 84 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; 81 FR 10703; 81 FR 40743; 81 FR 85317):
Dennis D. Basmajian (PA)
Glen A. Bayne (ND)
John R. Benshoff (OH)
Harry Berrios (MA)
Terry D. Bettcher (NE)
Jeremy S. Beyerl (PA)
Robert P. Blum (IA)
Mario Boccio (FL)
Christopher J. Branham (SC)
Willard A. Brown (VA)
Terrence K. Cannon (IL)
Candace L. Coccimiglio (PA)
Matthew C. Costa (MA)
Joseph F. Coyle (KY)
Robert P. Crisp (SD)
Philip W. Cumbie (AL)
John H. Cuppett (GA)
Quentin W.S. Dasilva (PA)
Trisha J. Davis (ME)
Eudes N. De Leon (PA)
Randal L. DeBord (TN)
Aleksandr Faynkikh (NY)
Paul D. Ferris (NY)
Berry C. Feuerbacher (AR)
Isaac W. Fitzgerald (UT)
Alex C. Ford (IL)
Robert C. Freeman (VA)
Timothy D. Frye (MA)
Larry Gaskill (RI)
Thomas H. Gaskins (NC)
Samuel J. Gonzales (NM)
Gary A. Grant (WA)
Brian C. Halcomb (IL)
Steven R. Hatch (MI)
William D. Herman (MN)
Floyd E. Holt (VA)
Randall L. Jastram (SD)
Thomas M. Johnson (NM)
Steven R. Jordan (NC)
Kevin A. Kane (NY)
Ryan B. Kincade (CA)
William M. LaPrade (VA)
Gerald Lee (CA)
Timothy R. Lewis (OR)
Gregory J. Littlefield (MN)
John Malloy (PA)
James W. McMenamin (PA)
Glen H. Miller (MI)
Daniel J. Milles, Jr. (FL)
Miguel A. Molina (CO)
Douglas B. Murrell (IN)
Joshua A. Myers (OH)
William C. Nelson (IA)
Howard L. Nelson (IA)
Chris R. Niles (WA)
Keith E. Osterbaan (MI)
Ryan M. Ottis (ND)
Bolaji B. Oyegbola (DC)
Steven M. Parsons (WV)
Teddy D. Peller (AL)
Jeffrey P. Peloquin (NC)
Scott A. Pietruszynksi (IL)
William L. Reece (ND)
John P. Reed, III (DE)
Randy D. Rinnels (IA)
Denise D. Ruffin (MS)
Thomas W. Scott, Jr. (PA)
Charles L. Spencer (NY)
Ryan E. Stretch (MO)
William F. Sullivan, IV (NY)
Robert B. Thomas (PA)
John R. Thompson (WI)
Raymond L. Torrez (MI)
Bore Trivuncic (FL)
William M. Turner (NJ)
Everette L. Twyman (MO)
James H. Vogt (IL)
Ronald L. Voigt (MN)
Michael P. Volpe (MA)
John F. Whitesides (NC)
Michael C.J Wilcox (NY)
Donald L. Winslow (ME)
James J. Wolf, Jr. (PA)
Kevin J. Yates (IL)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2013-0194; FMCSA-
2015-0342. Their exemptions are applicable as of April 1, 2018, and
will expire on April 1, 2020.
As of April 6, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following eight 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; 81 FR 85317):
Rick J. Birdsall (NE)
Steven L. Drake (CA)
Benjamin J. Duea (MN)
Jonathan E. Hunsaker (OR)
William D. Larsen (SD)
William W. Simmons (FL)
Ronald O. Snyder (OH)
Douglas J. Wood (NY)
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2011-0382. Their
exemptions are applicable as of April 6, 2018, and will expire on April
6, 2020.
As of April 16, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 89 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 14179; 81 FR
14197; 81 FR 39318; 81 FR 42043):
Korey D. Adams (MO)
Harold E. Adams, Sr. (IL)
Jerry J. Altenburg (WI)
Juanita K. Anderson (MN)
Chris L. Austin (AL)
Cory M. Bessette (NY)
Daryl K. Birr (WI)
Samuel E. Bostic (WV)
James R. Burch, II (NC)
Walter L. Butcher, IV (PA)
Russell W. Cadman (CO)
Michael J. Chevalier, Jr. (NJ)
James R. Cockerham (IN)
Alexander W. Coleman (WA)
Earl J. Collier, Jr. (MA)
Michael R. Conley (WI)
Carolyn J. Conover (TN)
Gary R. Craig (PA)
Sebastian Dacruz, Jr. (NJ)
Scott D. Davis (KS)
James D. Deardoff (WA)
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Joel R. Farmer (ID)
Samuel M. Feaganes, Jr. (VA)
Ronald Floyd (NY)
Donald W. Fowler, Jr. (NY)
William A. Garrett (GA)
William J. Garrett (SD)
Tyrone B. Gary, Sr. (PA)
Hardy D. Glanzer (ND)
Kevin E. Griebel (SD)
Martin R. Hair (CT)
Bruce T. Hanson (MN)
Darrell E. Holtsoi (NM)
Roger J. Huffsmith (WA)
Arrington Hughes (DC)
Joseph P. Hurston (MA)
Brian K. Hyler (WI)
James A. Iozia (NJ)
Joshua D. Jaramillo (WA)
Keven E. Johnson (TX)
Calvin E. Jones, Jr. (VA)
Jerry M. Kilpatrick (AL)
Rex O. King (IA)
Russell D. Koehler (WI)
Edward D. Krager (PA)
Richard A. Lange (IL)
Michael P. Leggett (WV)
John K. Long (MA)
George S. Luce, Jr. (OH)
Russell J. Luedecker (NJ)
Renee N. Lycksell (WA)
Eugene D. Maessner (ND)
Daniel J. Mandell (NC)
Brady T. Mart (IA)
Jack L. McClintock (PA)
John D. McGinley, Jr. (CA)
Jimmie L. Melton (FL)
Gareth L. Miller (OH)
Jimmy C. Morcom (MI)
Kirk A. Mosier (IA)
Daniel A. Neuens (WI)
Peter J. Niedzwiecki (PA)
Kevin R. OToole (WI)
Mark C. Overbaugh (NY)
Mario A. Papa (RI)
Joseph R. Puliafico (NY)
Neal M. Quinton, Jr. (MA)
Howard G. Rau (MD)
Andrew W. Reid (IN)
Brett M. Rice (PA)
Jacob C. Rojan (IN)
Sholom Rub (NY)
David J. Scimecca (NY)
Ronald D. Smith (IN)
Kenneth W. Swisher (IL)
Melissa Tell (NY)
Jeremy N. Thompson (NY)
Charles R. Thompson, Jr. (KY)
Blane Tor (NJ)
Samuel C. Tracy (WA)
Terry L. Underwood, Jr. (VA)
Aaron M. Vanlanduit (MO)
William O. Wallen (IL)
Steven G. Wehrle (MO)
James H. Wilkey (ID)
Joseph M. Wilson, II (WA)
Joseph A. Wilson, Sr. (MA)
Jefferson Yazzie (NM)
Michael A. Zuke, Sr. (NY)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2015-0343; FMCSA-
2016-0034. Their exemptions are applicable as of April 16, 2018, and
will expire on April 16, 2020.
As of April 27, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following eight 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; 81 FR 85317):
Bobby D. Bennett (GA)
Mark S. Clemence (KS)
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 number FMCSA-2011-0383. Their
exemptions are applicable as of April 27, 2018, and will expire on
April 27, 2020.
As of April 30, 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 (79 FR 10612; 79 FR
14579; 79 FR 27685; 79 FR 28590; 81 FR 85317): Charles L. Bryant, (PA);
Christopher P. Martin, (NH).
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2014-0012; FMCSA-
2014-0013. Their exemptions are applicable as of April 30, 2018, and
will expire on April 30, 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: June 11, 2018
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2018-12988 Filed 6-15-18; 8:45 am]
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