Qualifications of Drivers: Medical Examiner's Handbook and Medical Advisory Criteria Proposed Regulatory Guidance, 56372-56373 [2022-19847]

Download as PDF 56372 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 14, 2022 / Proposed Rules through long-term projections (e.g., a five-year projection or a ten-year projection)? What regulatory incentives can be provided to ISAM operators and developers to encourage innovation and growth in this field? What regulatory incentives can be provided to ISAM clients to encourage use of ISAM technology? What are ISAM operators’ concerns with respect to the Commission’s regulatory processes regarding their operations? How can the Commission address these concerns while also maintaining access to spectrum and a safe space environment for all operators? DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Digital Equity and Inclusion SUMMARY: 49 CFR Part 391 [Docket No. FMCSA–2022–0111] Qualifications of Drivers: Medical Examiner’s Handbook and Medical Advisory Criteria Proposed Regulatory Guidance Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed regulatory guidance; extension of comment period. AGENCY: Procedural Matters FMCSA extends the comment period for its August 16, 2022, notice of proposed regulatory guidance relating to the draft Medical Examiner’s Handbook (MEH), which includes updates to the Medical Advisory Criteria published in the United States Code of Federal Regulations. FMCSA received requests for an extension to the comment period from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and two individuals. The Agency finds it is appropriate to extend the comment period to provide interested parties additional time to submit their responses to the notice. Therefore, the Agency extends the deadline for the submission of comments to October 31, 2022. DATES: The comment period for the notice published August 16, 2022, at 87 FR 50282, is extended to October 31, 2022. Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis ADDRESSES: Finally, the Commission, as part of its continuing effort to advance digital equity for all, including people of color, persons with disabilities, persons who live in rural or tribal areas, and others who are or have been historically underserved, marginalized, or adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality, invites comment on any equity-related considerations and benefits (if any) that may be associated with the topics discussed herein. Specifically, we seek comment on how the topics discussed and any related proposals may promote or inhibit advances in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, as well as the scope of the Commission’s relevant legal authority. Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), no Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is required for this Notice of Inquiry. Ordering Clauses Accordingly, it is ordered that, pursuant to sections 4(i), 301, 302(a), 303(e), 303(f), and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 301, 302(a), 303(e), 303(f), and 303(r), this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is hereby adopted. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–19748 Filed 9–13–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:22 Sep 13, 2022 Jkt 256001 You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket Management System Docket No. FMCSA–2022–0111 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov/, insert the docket number, FMCSA–2022–0035, in the keyword box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, sort the results by ‘‘Posted (NewerOlder),’’ choose the first notice listed, and click on the ‘‘Comment’’ button. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Dockets Operations: 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 20590–0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. See the ‘‘Public Participation’’ portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for instructions on submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, FMCSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366–4001, FMCSAMedical@dot.gov. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Dockets Operations at (202) 366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Participation and Request for Comments A. Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this notice (FMCSA–2022–0111), indicate the specific page and section of the MEH to which your comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. 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 FMCSA can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission. To submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov/docket/ FMCSA-2022-0111/document, click on this request for comments, click ‘‘Comment,’’ and type your comment into the text box on the following screen. 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, self-addressed postcard or envelope. FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. B. Viewing Comments and Documents To view any documents mentioned as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov/docket/ FMCSA-2022-0111/document and choose the document to review. To view comments, click this request for comments, and click ‘‘Browse Comments.’’ If you do not have access to the internet, you may view the docket online by visiting Dockets Operations in Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New E:\FR\FM\14SEP1.SGM 14SEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 14, 2022 / Proposed Rules Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590–0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 366–9317 or (202) 366–9826 before visiting Dockets Operations. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION C. Privacy Act RIN 2127–AL74 DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its guidance process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov. As described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy, the comments are searchable by the name of the submitter. Schedule of Fees II. Background khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS The Federal Register notice published on August 16, 2022 (87 FR 50282) requested comments on FMCSA’s proposed MEH. The MEH includes updates to the published Medical Advisory Criteria and proposed regulatory guidance. The Federal Register notice provided a 45-day comment period, which ends September 30, 2022. FMCSA received a request from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association to extend the comment period for an additional 60 days. A former truck driver (Bob Stanton) requested 180 days from publication of the notice to submit comments. Another individual (Daniel Spaulding) suggested that a longer period was necessary to understand the draft MEH. In summary they both stated that the draft MEH is 122 pages long with highly detailed and technical information, and that additional time is needed to thoroughly review the updated MEH and to develop meaningful feedback. Copies of the requests are available in the docket for this notice. In consideration of these requests and to allow additional time to review and submit comments, FMCSA extends the deadline for submitting comments in response to the August 16, 2022 (87 FR 50282) Federal Register publication until October 31, 2022. John Van Steenburg, Executive Director and Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–19847 Filed 9–13–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:22 Sep 13, 2022 Jkt 256001 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 594 [Docket No. NHTSA–2022–0081] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: This document proposes fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 and future FYs relating to the registration of importers and the importation of motor vehicles not certified as conforming to the Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS). In addition to proposing new fee amounts, this document also proposes three modifications to existing provisions of part 594. The first seeks to modify our assessment of the administrative costs of registered importer (RI) renewals by authorizing collection of inspection costs as part of the inspected entity’s monthly invoice instead of adding those costs to its annual renewal fee. The second proposal would seek to adjust how a vehicle inspection fee is determined in cases where an RI requests inspection of a vehicle subject to an eligibility petition. Finally, the third proposal would clarify circumstances in which NHTSA (the Agency) would charge additional fees for submission of conformity packages with errors or omissions. The fees in this update are mandated by statute and are necessary to maintain the RI program. DATES: You should submit your comments early enough to ensure that Docket Management receives them not later than September 29, 2022. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to the docket and notice numbers above and be submitted by 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 or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: 202–493–2251. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 56373 Instructions: For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the Public Participation heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. 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. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov or to the street address listed above. Follow the online instructions for accessing the dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Thurgood, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, NHTSA at 202–366–5291. For legal issues, you may call Thomas Healy, Office of Chief Counsel, NHTSA at 202–366–2992. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Introduction What action is NHTSA taking? The Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act of 1988, which took effect on January 31, 1990, established new requirements for the importation of vehicles that had not been certified as meeting applicable FMVSS. On and after that date, motor vehicles not manufactured to conform to the FMVSS may be imported on a permanent basis only by a person or entity known as a ‘‘registered importer’’ (RI) that has registered with NHTSA, or by persons who have contracts with RIs to perform conformance work. RIs are regulated by NHTSA and modify nonconforming vehicles to meet U.S. safety standards. Under the statutory scheme, the Agency must first determine that the nonconforming vehicle is eligible for importation. Eligible vehicles are accompanied by a bond given to secure the performance of the conformance work, or, if the vehicle is not brought into full conformance, to ensure its exportation or abandonment to the United States at no cost to the Federal government. NHTSA must impose fees to cover administrative costs incurred in administering the registered importer program. 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(B)(3) and (e) direct NHTSA to establish fees to cover the costs of carrying out the registration program for importers, processing the vehicle bonds, and making import eligibility determinations. Section 30141(e) states that these fees must be reviewed and adjusted at least every 2 years and that the fees for a FY must be established before the FY in question. E:\FR\FM\14SEP1.SGM 14SEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 14, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19847]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

49 CFR Part 391

[Docket No. FMCSA-2022-0111]


Qualifications of Drivers: Medical Examiner's Handbook and 
Medical Advisory Criteria Proposed Regulatory Guidance

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed regulatory guidance; extension of comment 
period.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA extends the comment period for its August 16, 2022, 
notice of proposed regulatory guidance relating to the draft Medical 
Examiner's Handbook (MEH), which includes updates to the Medical 
Advisory Criteria published in the United States Code of Federal 
Regulations. FMCSA received requests for an extension to the comment 
period from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and two 
individuals. The Agency finds it is appropriate to extend the comment 
period to provide interested parties additional time to submit their 
responses to the notice. Therefore, the Agency extends the deadline for 
the submission of comments to October 31, 2022.

DATES: The comment period for the notice published August 16, 2022, at 
87 FR 50282, is extended to October 31, 2022.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket 
Management System Docket No. FMCSA-2022-0111 using any of the following 
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov/, 
insert the docket number, FMCSA-2022-0035, in the keyword box, and 
click ``Search.'' Next, sort the results by ``Posted (Newer-Older),'' 
choose the first notice listed, and click on the ``Comment'' button. 
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Dockets Operations: 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 20590-0001, between 9 a.m. 
and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
    To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. 
See the ``Public Participation'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section for instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, 
Medical Programs Division, FMCSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 
Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-4001, [email protected]. If you have 
questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Dockets 
Operations at (202) 366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Participation and Request for Comments

A. Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
notice (FMCSA-2022-0111), indicate the specific page and section of the 
MEH to which your comment applies, and provide a reason for each 
suggestion or recommendation. 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 FMCSA can contact you if there are questions regarding your 
submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FMCSA-2022-0111/document, click on this request for comments, 
click ``Comment,'' and type your comment into the text box on the 
following screen.
    If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them 
in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for 
copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would 
like to know that they reached the facility, please enclose a stamped, 
self-addressed postcard or envelope.
    FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the 
comment period.

B. Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view any documents mentioned as being available in the docket, 
go to https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FMCSA-2022-0111/document and 
choose the document to review. To view comments, click this request for 
comments, and click ``Browse Comments.'' If you do not have access to 
the internet, you may view the docket online by visiting Dockets 
Operations in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the DOT West 
Building, 1200 New

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Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is 
there to help you, please call (202) 366-9317 or (202) 366-9826 before 
visiting Dockets Operations.

C. Privacy Act

    DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its guidance 
process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal 
information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov. As 
described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can 
be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy, the comments are searchable by the 
name of the submitter.

II. Background

    The Federal Register notice published on August 16, 2022 (87 FR 
50282) requested comments on FMCSA's proposed MEH. The MEH includes 
updates to the published Medical Advisory Criteria and proposed 
regulatory guidance. The Federal Register notice provided a 45-day 
comment period, which ends September 30, 2022.
    FMCSA received a request from the Owner-Operator Independent 
Drivers Association to extend the comment period for an additional 60 
days. A former truck driver (Bob Stanton) requested 180 days from 
publication of the notice to submit comments. Another individual 
(Daniel Spaulding) suggested that a longer period was necessary to 
understand the draft MEH. In summary they both stated that the draft 
MEH is 122 pages long with highly detailed and technical information, 
and that additional time is needed to thoroughly review the updated MEH 
and to develop meaningful feedback. Copies of the requests are 
available in the docket for this notice.
    In consideration of these requests and to allow additional time to 
review and submit comments, FMCSA extends the deadline for submitting 
comments in response to the August 16, 2022 (87 FR 50282) Federal 
Register publication until October 31, 2022.

John Van Steenburg,
Executive Director and Chief Safety Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-19847 Filed 9-13-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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