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IV. Request for Comments
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), 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
under the DATES section of the notice.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2023–23966 Filed 10–30–23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0383; FMCSA–
2014–0385; FMCSA–2014–0387; FMCSA–
2018–0139; FMCSA–2019–0109; FMCSA–
2019–0110; FMCSA–2021–0015]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Hearing
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), Department
of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of renewal of
exemptions; request for comments.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces its
decision to renew exemptions for 13
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: The exemptions are applicable
on November 19, 2023. The exemptions
expire on November 19, 2025.
Comments must be received on or
before November 30, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by the Federal Docket
Management System Docket No.
FMCSA–2014–0383, Docket No.
FMCSA–2014–0385, Docket No.
FMCSA–2014–0387, Docket No.
FMCSA–2018–013, Docket No. FMCSA–
2019–0109, Docket No. FMCSA–2019–
0110, or Docket No. FMCSA–2021–0015
using any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
www.regulations.gov, insert the docket
number (FMCSA–2014–0383, FMCSA–
2014–0385, FMCSA–2014–0387,
FMCSA–2018–0139, FMCSA–2019–
0109, FMCSA–2019–0110, or FMCSA–
2021–0015) in the keyword box and
click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, sort the results by
‘‘Posted (Newer-Older),’’ choose the first
notice listed, and click on the
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‘‘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, Washington, DC 20590–
0001.
• Hand Delivery: West Building
Ground Floor, 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, DOT, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,
Washington, DC 20590–0001, (202) 366–
4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov. Office
hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
If you have questions regarding viewing
or submitting material to the docket,
contact Dockets Operations, (202) 366–
9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Public Participation
A. Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please
include the docket number for this
notice (Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0383,
Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0385, Docket
No. FMCSA–2014–0387, Docket No.
FMCSA–2018–0139, Docket No.
FMCSA–2019–0109, Docket No.
FMCSA–2019–0110, or Docket No.
FMCSA–2021–0015), indicate the
specific section of this document to
which each 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 that FMCSA can
contact you if there are questions
regarding your submission.
To submit your comment online, go to
www.regulations.gov/, insert the docket
number (FMCSA–2014–0383, FMCSA–
2014–0385, FMCSA–2014–0387,
FMCSA–2018–0139, FMCSA–2019–
0109, FMCSA–2019–0110, or FMCSA–
2021–0015) in the keyword box and
click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, sort the results by
‘‘Posted (Newer-Older),’’ choose the first
notice listed, click the ‘‘Comment’’
button, and type your comment into the
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text box on the following screen. Choose
whether you are submitting your
comment as an individual or on behalf
of a third party and then submit.
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. FMCSA will consider
all comments and material received
during the comment period.
B. Viewing Comments
To view comments go to
www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket
number (FMCSA–2014–0383, FMCSA–
2014–0385, FMCSA–2014–0387,
FMCSA–2018–0139, FMCSA–2019–
0109, FMCSA–2019–0110, or FMCSA–
2021–0015) in the keyword box and
click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, sort the results by
‘‘Posted (Newer-Older),’’ choose the first
notice listed, and click ‘‘Browse
Comments.’’ If you do not have access
to the internet, you may view the docket
online by visiting Dockets Operations
on the ground floor of the DOT West
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590–0001, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET 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
In accordance with 49 U.S.C.
31315(b)(6), DOT solicits comments
from the public on the exemption
requests. 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 (Federal Docket Management
System), which can be reviewed at
https://www.transportation.gov/
individuals/privacy/privacy-act-systemrecords-notices, the comments are
searchable by the name of the submitter.
II. Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315(b), FMCSA may grant an
exemption from the FMCSRs for no
longer than a 5-year period if it finds
such exemption would likely achieve a
level of safety that is equivalent to, or
greater than, the level that would be
achieved absent such exemption. The
statutes also allow the Agency to renew
exemptions at the end of the 5-year
period. FMCSA grants medical
exemptions from the FMCSRs for a 2year period to align with the maximum
duration of a driver’s medical
certification.
The physical qualification standard
for drivers regarding hearing found in
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49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) states that a
person is physically qualified to drive a
CMV if that person first perceives a
forced whispered voice in the better ear
at not less than 5 feet with or without
the use of a hearing aid or, if tested by
use of an audiometric device, does not
have an average hearing loss in the
better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500
Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or
without a hearing aid when the
audiometric device is calibrated to
American National Standard (formerly
ASA Standard) Z24.5—1951.
This standard was adopted in 1970
and was revised in 1971 to allow drivers
to be qualified under this standard
while wearing a hearing aid, (35 FR
6458, 6463 (Apr. 22, 1970) and 36 FR
12857 (July 8, 1971), respectively).
The 13 individuals listed in this
notice have requested renewal of their
exemptions from the hearing standard
in § 391.41(b)(11), in accordance with
FMCSA procedures. Accordingly,
FMCSA has evaluated these
applications for renewal on their merits
and decided to extend each exemption
for a renewable 2-year period.
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III. Request for Comments
Interested parties or organizations
possessing information that would
otherwise show that any, or all, of these
drivers are not currently achieving the
statutory level of safety should
immediately notify FMCSA. The
Agency will evaluate any adverse
evidence submitted and, if safety is
being compromised or if continuation of
the exemption would not be consistent
with the goals and objectives of 49
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), FMCSA
will take immediate steps to revoke the
exemption of a driver.
IV. Basis for Renewing Exemptions
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), each of the 13 applicants
has satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the
hearing requirement. The 13 drivers in
this notice remain in good standing with
the Agency. In addition, for commercial
driver’s license (CDL) holders, the
Commercial Driver’s License
Information System and the Motor
Carrier Management Information System
are searched for crash and violation
data. For non-CDL holders, the Agency
reviews the driving records from the
State Driver’s Licensing Agency. These
factors provide an adequate basis for
predicting each driver’s ability to
continue to safely operate a CMV in
interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA
concludes that extending the exemption
for each of these drivers for a period of
2 years is likely to achieve a level of
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safety equal to that existing without the
exemption.
As of November 19, 2023, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315(b), the following 13 individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the
hearing requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers:
Jeffrey Barbuto (NH)
Wayne Crowl (IN)
Debbie Gaskill (GA)
Jason Gensler (OH)
Emil Iontchev (IL)
Jerrell McCrary (NC)
Danny McGowan (WV)
Matthew Moore (TX)
Abdiwahab Olow (MN)
Stuart Randles (FL)
Anthony Saive (TN)
Jennifer Valentine (TX)
Donald Weyand (MI)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–2014–0383, FMCSA–
2014–0385, FMCSA–2014–0387,
FMCSA–2018–0139, FMCSA–2019–
0109, FMCSA–2019–0110, or FMCSA–
2021–0015. Their exemptions are
applicable as of November 19, 2023 and
will expire on November 19, 2025.
V. Conditions and Requirements
The exemptions are extended subject
to the following conditions: (1) each
driver must report any crashes or
accidents as defined in § 390.5T; and (2)
report all citations and convictions for
disqualifying offenses under 49 CFR
parts 383 and 391 to FMCSA; and (3)
each driver prohibited from operating a
motorcoach or bus with passengers in
interstate commerce. The driver must
also have a copy of the exemption when
driving, for presentation to a duly
authorized Federal, State, or local
enforcement official. In addition, the
exemption does not exempt the
individual from meeting the applicable
CDL testing requirements. Each
exemption will be valid for 2 years
unless rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The
exemption will be rescinded if: (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 before it
was granted; or (3) continuation of the
exemption would not be consistent with
the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315(b).
VI. Preemption
During the period the exemption is in
effect, no State shall enforce any law or
regulation that conflicts with this
exemption with respect to a person
operating under the exemption.
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VII. Conclusion
Based upon its evaluation of the 13
exemption applications, FMCSA renews
the exemptions of the aforementioned
drivers from the hearing requirement in
§ 391.41(b)(11). In accordance with 49
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), each
exemption will be valid for 2 years
unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0050; FMCSA–
2014–0381; FMCSA–2015–0119; FMCSA–
2019–0028; FMCSA–2019–0031]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure
Disorders
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), Department
of Transportation (DOT).
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice of final disposition.
FMCSA announces its
decision to renew exemptions for six
individuals from the requirement in the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate
commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
drivers have ‘‘no established medical
history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy
or any other condition which is likely
to cause loss of consciousness or any
loss of ability to control a CMV.’’ The
exemptions enable these individuals
who have had one or more seizures and
are taking anti-seizure medication to
continue to operate CMVs in interstate
commerce.
SUMMARY:
The exemptions were applicable
on September 30, 2023. The exemptions
expire on September 30, 2025.
DATES:
Ms.
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Programs Division, FMCSA, DOT, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590–0001, (202) 366–4001,
fmcsamedical@dot.gov. Office hours are
from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
If you have questions regarding viewing
or submitting material to the docket,
contact Dockets Operations, (202) 366–
9826.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0383; FMCSA-2014-0385; FMCSA-2014-0387; FMCSA-
2018-0139; FMCSA-2019-0109; FMCSA-2019-0110; FMCSA-2021-0015]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department
of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 13
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: The exemptions are applicable on November 19, 2023. The
exemptions expire on November 19, 2025. Comments must be received on or
before November 30, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket
Management System Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0383, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-
0385, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0387, Docket No. FMCSA-2018-013, Docket No.
FMCSA-2019-0109, Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0110, or Docket No. FMCSA-2021-
0015 using any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov,
insert the docket number (FMCSA-2014-0383, FMCSA-2014-0385, FMCSA-2014-
0387, FMCSA-2018-0139, FMCSA-2019-0109, FMCSA-2019-0110, or FMCSA-2021-
0015) 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,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, 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, DOT, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room
W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001, (202) 366-4001,
[email protected]. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions
regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Dockets
Operations, (202) 366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Public Participation
A. Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
notice (Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0383, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0385, Docket
No. FMCSA-2014-0387, Docket No. FMCSA-2018-0139, Docket No. FMCSA-2019-
0109, Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0110, or Docket No. FMCSA-2021-0015),
indicate the specific section of this document to which each 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 that FMCSA can contact
you if there are questions regarding your submission.
To submit your comment online, go to www.regulations.gov/, insert
the docket number (FMCSA-2014-0383, FMCSA-2014-0385, FMCSA-2014-0387,
FMCSA-2018-0139, FMCSA-2019-0109, FMCSA-2019-0110, or FMCSA-2021-0015)
in the keyword box and click ``Search.'' Next, sort the results by
``Posted (Newer-Older),'' choose the first notice listed, click the
``Comment'' button, and type your comment into the text box on the
following screen. Choose whether you are submitting your comment as an
individual or on behalf of a third party and then submit.
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. FMCSA will consider all comments and
material received during the comment period.
B. Viewing Comments
To view comments go to www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket
number (FMCSA-2014-0383, FMCSA-2014-0385, FMCSA-2014-0387, FMCSA-2018-
0139, FMCSA-2019-0109, FMCSA-2019-0110, or FMCSA-2021-0015) in the
keyword box and click ``Search.'' Next, sort the results by ``Posted
(Newer-Older),'' choose the first notice listed, and click ``Browse
Comments.'' If you do not have access to the internet, you may view the
docket online by visiting Dockets Operations on the ground floor of the
DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-
0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET 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
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(6), DOT solicits comments
from the public on the exemption requests. 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 (Federal Docket Management System), which can be
reviewed at https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/privacy/privacy-act-system-records-notices, the comments are searchable by the name of
the submitter.
II. Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the FMCSRs for no longer than a 5-year period if it finds such
exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to,
or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such
exemption. The statutes also allow the Agency to renew exemptions at
the end of the 5-year period. FMCSA grants medical exemptions from the
FMCSRs for a 2-year period to align with the maximum duration of a
driver's medical certification.
The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding hearing
found in
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49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) states that a person is physically qualified to
drive a CMV if that person first perceives a forced whispered voice in
the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or without the use of a
hearing aid or, if tested by use of an audiometric device, does not
have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels
at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when
the audiometric device is calibrated to American National Standard
(formerly ASA Standard) Z24.5--1951.
This standard was adopted in 1970 and was revised in 1971 to allow
drivers to be qualified under this standard while wearing a hearing
aid, (35 FR 6458, 6463 (Apr. 22, 1970) and 36 FR 12857 (July 8, 1971),
respectively).
The 13 individuals listed in this notice have requested renewal of
their exemptions from the hearing standard in Sec. 391.41(b)(11), in
accordance with FMCSA procedures. Accordingly, FMCSA has evaluated
these applications for renewal on their merits and decided to extend
each exemption for a renewable 2-year period.
III. Request for Comments
Interested parties or organizations possessing information that
would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately
notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted
and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315(b), FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the
exemption of a driver.
IV. Basis for Renewing Exemptions
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), each of the 13
applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an
exemption from the hearing requirement. The 13 drivers in this notice
remain in good standing with the Agency. In addition, for commercial
driver's license (CDL) holders, the Commercial Driver's License
Information System and the Motor Carrier Management Information System
are searched for crash and violation data. For non-CDL holders, the
Agency reviews the driving records from the State Driver's Licensing
Agency. These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each
driver's ability to continue to safely operate a CMV in interstate
commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for
each of these drivers for a period of 2 years is likely to achieve a
level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption.
As of November 19, 2023, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), the following 13 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the hearing requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers:
Jeffrey Barbuto (NH)
Wayne Crowl (IN)
Debbie Gaskill (GA)
Jason Gensler (OH)
Emil Iontchev (IL)
Jerrell McCrary (NC)
Danny McGowan (WV)
Matthew Moore (TX)
Abdiwahab Olow (MN)
Stuart Randles (FL)
Anthony Saive (TN)
Jennifer Valentine (TX)
Donald Weyand (MI)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2014-0383, FMCSA-
2014-0385, FMCSA-2014-0387, FMCSA-2018-0139, FMCSA-2019-0109, FMCSA-
2019-0110, or FMCSA-2021-0015. Their exemptions are applicable as of
November 19, 2023 and will expire on November 19, 2025.
V. Conditions and Requirements
The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions:
(1) each driver must report any crashes or accidents as defined in
Sec. 390.5T; and (2) report all citations and convictions for
disqualifying offenses under 49 CFR parts 383 and 391 to FMCSA; and (3)
each driver prohibited from operating a motorcoach or bus with
passengers in interstate commerce. The driver must also have a copy of
the exemption when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized
Federal, State, or local enforcement official. In addition, the
exemption does not exempt the individual from meeting the applicable
CDL testing requirements. Each exemption will be valid for 2 years
unless rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be rescinded if:
(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 before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the
exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b).
VI. Preemption
During the period the exemption is in effect, no State shall
enforce any law or regulation that conflicts with this exemption with
respect to a person operating under the exemption.
VII. Conclusion
Based upon its evaluation of the 13 exemption applications, FMCSA
renews the exemptions of the aforementioned drivers from the hearing
requirement in Sec. 391.41(b)(11). In accordance with 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315(b), each exemption will be valid for 2 years unless
revoked earlier by FMCSA.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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