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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 3, 1971). 

III. Discussion of Comments 

FMCSA received no comments in this 

proceeding. 

IV. Conclusion 

Based upon its evaluation of the 23 

renewal exemption applications, 

FMCSA announces its decision to 

exempt the following drivers from the 

hearing requirement in § 391.41 (b)(11). 

As of December 26, 2021, and in 

accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 

31315(b), the following 23 individuals 

have satisfied the renewal conditions for 

obtaining an exemption from the 

hearing requirement in the FMCSRs for 

interstate CMV drivers (86 FR 74213): 

Mario Alvarado (CA) 

Kasseth Andrews (MA) 

Denis Ayers (MD) 

Joseph Bence (OH) 

Daryl A. Broker (MN) 

Justin Brooks (WA) 

Christa Butner (NC) 

William Darnell (AZ) 

Travis Davisson (IA) 

Erik De Leon (TX) 

Mitchell Estill (MO) 

Paul Hoover (PA) 

Amy Ivins (NE) 

James Johnson (MN) 

Keith Kenyon (WI) 

Nicholas Kulasa (IL) 

John Martikainen (CT) 

John Silvers (NY) 

Michael Swetnam (TX) 

Mark Tabangcora (CA) 

Yvon Victor (NJ) 

Jeremy Williams (CA) 

Joseph Williams (MD) 

The drivers were included in docket 

number FMCSA–2017–0058, FMCSA– 

2018–0136, FMCSA–2018–0138, 

FMCSA–2018–0139, FMCSA–2019– 

0109, or FMCSA–2019–0110. Their 

exemptions were applicable as of 

December 26, 2021 and will expire on 

December 26, 2023. 

In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 

31315(b), each exemption will be valid 

for 2 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(e) and 

31315(b). 

Larry W. Minor, 

Associate Administrator for Policy. 

[FR Doc. 2022–02618 Filed 2–7–22; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration 

[Docket No. FMCSA–2006–25854; 

FMCSA–2010–0203; FMCSA–2013–0106; 

FMCSA–2013–0107; FMCSA–2013–0108; 

FMCSA–2015–0117; FMCSA–2015–0119; 

FMCSA–2017–0178; FMCSA–2017–0181; 

FMCSA–2017–0251; FMCSA–2018–0052] 

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption 

Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure 

Disorders 

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration (FMCSA), Department 

of Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Notice of final disposition. 

SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its 

decision to renew exemptions for 14 

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. 

DATES: Each group of renewed 

exemptions were applicable on the 

dates stated in the discussions below 

and will expire on the dates provided 

below. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. 

Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical 

Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, 

fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, DOT, 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room 

W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. 

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. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Public Participation 

A. Viewing Comments 

To view comments go to 

www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket 

number, FMCSA–2006–25854, FMCSA– 

2010–0203, FMCSA–2013–0106, 

FMCSA–2013–0107, FMCSA–2013– 

0108, FMCSA–2015–0117, FMCSA– 

2015–0119, FMCSA–2017–0178, 

FMCSA–2017–0181, FMCSA–2017– 

0251, or FMCSA–2018–0052 in the 

keyword box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, 

sort the results by ‘‘Posted (NewerOlder),’’ 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 in Room W12–140 

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. 

B. Privacy Act 

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), 

DOT solicits comments from the public 

to better inform its regulatory 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.transportation.gov/privacy. 

II. Background 

On December 29, 2021, FMCSA 

published a notice announcing its 

decision to renew exemptions for 14 

individuals from the epilepsy and 

seizure disorders prohibition in 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(8) to operate a CMV in 

interstate commerce and requested 

comments from the public (86 FR 

74211). The public comment period 

ended on January 28, 2022, and no 

comments were received. 

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 

§ 391.41(b)(8). 

The physical qualification standard 

for drivers regarding epilepsy found in 

§ 391.41(b)(8) states that a person is 

physically qualified to drive a CMV if 

that person has no established medical 


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1These criteria may be found in APPENDIX A TO 

PART 391—MEDICAL ADVISORY CRITERIA, 

section H. Epilepsy: § 391.41(b)(8), paragraphs 3, 4, 

and 5, which is available on the internet at https:// 

www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2015-title49-vol5/pdf/ 

CFR-2015-title49-vol5-part391-appA.pdf. 

history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy 

or any other condition which is likely 

to cause the loss of consciousness or any 

loss of ability to control a CMV. 

In addition to the regulations, FMCSA 

has published advisory criteria 1 to 

assist medical examiners in determining 

whether drivers with certain medical 

conditions are qualified to operate a 

CMV in interstate commerce. 

III. Discussion of Comments 

FMCSA received no comments in this 

proceeding. 

IV. Conclusion 

Based on its evaluation of the 14 

renewal exemption applications, 

FMCSA announces its decision to 

exempt the following drivers from the 

epilepsy and seizure disorders 

prohibition in § 391.41(b)(8). 

In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 

and 31315(b), the following groups of 

drivers received renewed exemptions in 

the month of December and are 

discussed below. 

As of December 16, 2021, and in 

accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 

31315(b), the following 11 individuals 

have satisfied the renewal conditions for 

obtaining an exemption from the 

epilepsy and seizure disorders 

prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate 

CMV drivers (86 FR 74211): 

Eric Barnwell (MI) 

Christopher Bird (OH) 

Gary Clark (KY) 

Todd Davis (WI) 

Scott DeJarnette (KY) 

Gary J. Gress (PA) 

Curtis Alan Hartman (MD) 

Wendell F. Headley (MO) 

Jason Kirkham (WI) 

Dannie Kuck (MT) 

Robert Spencer (FL) 

The drivers were included in docket 

number FMCSA–2010–0203, FMCSA– 

2013–0106, FMCSA–2013–0107, 

FMCSA–2015–0117, FMCSA–2015– 

0119, FMCSA–2017–0178, FMCSA– 

2017–0181, FMCSA–2017–0251, or 

FMCSA–2018–0052. Their exemptions 

were applicable as of December 16, 2021 

and will expire on December 16, 2023. 

As of December 23, 2021, and in 

accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 

31315(b), the following three 

individuals have satisfied the renewal 

conditions for obtaining an exemption 

from the epilepsy and seizure disorders 

prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate 

CMV drivers (86 FR 74211): 

Gary Freeman (WI) 

Aaron Gillette (SD) 

David Kestner (VA) 

The drivers were included in docket 

number FMCSA–2006–25854 or 

FMCSA–2013–0108. Their exemptions 

were applicable as of December 23, 2021 

and will expire on December 23, 2023. 

In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 

31315(b), each exemption will be valid 

for 2 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(e) and 

31315(b). 

Larry W. Minor, 

Associate Administrator for Policy. 

[FR Doc. 2022–02629 Filed 2–7–22; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

National Highway Traffic Safety 

Administration 

[DOT–NHTSA–2021–0081] 

National Emergency Medical Services 

Advisory Council Notice of Public 

Meeting 

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic 

Safety Administration, Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Notice of public meeting. 

SUMMARY: This notice announces a 

meeting of the National Emergency 

Medical Services Advisory Council 

(NEMSAC). 

DATES: The meeting will be virtual. It 

will be held March 2–3, 2022, from 9:00 

a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. Pre-registration is 

required to attend this meeting. A link 

permitting access to the meeting will be 

distributed to registrants within 24 

hours of the meeting start time. If you 

wish to speak during the meeting, you 

must submit a written copy of your 

remarks to DOT by February 24, 2022. 

Other scheduled NEMSAC meeting 

dates in 2022 session include May 11 

and 12; August 10 and 11; and 

November 2 and 3. Notifications 

containing specific details for each 

meeting will be published in the 

Federal Register no later than 30 days 

prior to the respective meeting dates. 

ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held 

virtually. General information about the 

Council is available on the NEMSAC 

internet website at www.ems.gov. The 

registration portal and meeting agenda 

will be available on the NEMSAC 

internet website at www.ems.gov at least 

one week in advance of the meeting. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Clary Mole, EMS Specialist, National 

Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 

U.S. Department of Transportation is 

available by phone at (202) 868–3275 or 

by email at Clary.Mole@dot.gov. Any 

committee-related requests should tbe 

sent to the person listed in this section. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background 

The NEMSAC was established 

pursuant to Section 31108 of the 

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st 

Century (MAP–21) Act of 2012, under 

the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 

The purpose of NEMSAC is to serve as 

a nationally recognized council of 

emergency medical services (EMS) 

representatives to provide advice and 

consult with: 

a. The Federal Interagency Committee 

on Emergency Medical Services 

(FICEMS) on matters relating to EMS 

issues; and 

b. The Secretary of Transportation on 

matters relating to EMS issues affecting 

DOT. 

The NEMSAC provides an important 

national forum for the non-Federal 

deliberation of national EMS issues and 

serves as a platform for advice on DOT’s 

national EMS activities. NEMSAC also 

provides advice and recommendations 

to the FICEMS. NEMSAC is authorized 

under Section 31108 of the MAP–21 Act 

of 2012, codified at 42 U.S.C. 300d–4. 

II. Agenda 

At the meeting, the agenda will cover 

the following topics: 

• Updates from Federal Emergency 

Services Liaisons 

• Updates on the FICEMS Initiatives 

• Updates on NHTSA Initiatives 

• Subcommittee Reports 

III. Public Participation 

This meeting will be open to the 

public. NHTSA is committed to provide 

equal access to this meeting for all 

program participants. Persons with 

disabilities in need of an 

accommodation should send your 

request to the individual in the FOR

FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of 

this notice no later than February 24, 

2022. A sign language interpreter will be 

provided, and closed captioning 

services will be provided for this 

meeting through the WebEx virtual 

meeting platform. 

A period of time will be allotted for 

comments from members of the public 


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