Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration October 3, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

FMCSA announces the establishment of a Medical Review Board as requested by the recent passage of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act; A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). The Medical Review Board will provide scientific advice to The Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of FMCSA on medical issues including the physical qualification requirements for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators. This announcement provides details about the purpose and functions of the FMCSA Medical Review Board, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). This notice also discusses the Agency's medical research priorities and solicits applications from interested physicians to serve on the Medical Review Board. The Secretary of Transportation will appoint five physicians to the Medical Review Board, and the board will begin work in fiscal year 2006.