Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration October 1, 2020 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

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Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing

Document Number: 2020-21683

Type: Notice

Date: 2020-10-01

Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 14 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.

https://regulations.justia.com/regulations/fedreg/2020/10/01/2020-21683.html

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

Document Number: 2020-21682

Type: Notice

Date: 2020-10-01

Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation

FMCSA announces its decision to deny applications from five individuals treated with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) who requested an exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) prohibiting operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce by persons with a current clinical diagnosis of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis, or any other cardiovascular disease of a variety known to be accompanied by syncope (transient loss of consciousness), dyspnea (shortness of breath), collapse, or congestive heart failure.

https://regulations.justia.com/regulations/fedreg/2020/10/01/2020-21682.html