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diabetes management, and is on a stable 

insulin regimen. These drivers report no 

other disqualifying conditions, 

including diabetes-related 

complications. Each meets the vision 

standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). 

The qualifications and medical 

condition of each applicant were stated 

and discussed in detail in the March 31, 

2008, Federal Register Notice (73 FR 

16946). Therefore, they will not be 

repeated in this notice. 

Basis for Exemption Determination 

Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, 

FMCSA may grant an exemption from 

the diabetes standard in 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(3) if the exemption is likely to 

achieve an equivalent or greater level of 

safety than would be achieved without 

the exemption. The exemption allows 

the applicants to operate CMVs in 

interstate commerce. 

To evaluate the effect of these 

exemptions on safety, FMCSA 

considered medical reports about the 

applicants’ ITDM and vision, and 

reviewed the treating endocrinologist’s 

medical opinion related to the ability of 

the driver to safely operate a CMV while 

using insulin. 

Consequently, FMCSA finds that 

exempting these applicants from the 

diabetes standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) 

is likely to achieve a level of safety 

equal to that existing without the 

exemption. 

Conditions and Requirements 

The terms and conditions of the 

exemption will be provided to the 

applicants in the exemption document 

and they include the following: (1) That 

each individual submits to FMCSA a 

quarterly monitoring checklist 

completed by the treating 

endocrinologist as well as an annual 

checklist with a comprehensive medical 

evaluation; (2) that each individual 

reports to FMCSA within 2 business 

days of occurrence, all episodes of 

severe hypoglycemia, significant 

complications, or inability to manage 

diabetes; also, any involvement in an 

accident or any other adverse event in 

a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or 

not they are related to an episode of 

hypoglycemia; (3) that each individual 

provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s 

or optometrist’s report to the medical 

examiner at the time of the annual 

medical examination; and (4) that each 

individual provide a copy of the annual 

medical certification to the employer for 

retention in the driver’s qualification 

file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s 

qualification file if he/she is selfemployed. The driver must also have a 

copy of the certification when driving, 

for presentation to a duly authorized 

Federal, State, or local enforcement 

official. 

Discussion of Comments 

FMCSA received one comment in this 

proceeding. A letter of recommendation 

was written in favor of granting the 

Federal Diabetes Exemption to Mr. Jason 

Daily. It was written by Mr. Ernest A. 

White, who states that Mr. Daily has not 

had diabetic difficulties that would 

preclude him from operating a motor 

vehicle safely. 

Conclusion 

After considering the comments to the 

docket, and based upon its evaluation of 

the twenty-nine exemption applications, 

FMCSA exempts, Gary D. Coonfield, 

Edward F. Connole, Jason C. Daily, 

Mark B. Demmer, Francis W. Devine, 

Paul W. Dietze, Harold W. Goodwill, 

Shannon D. Hanson, Craig A. 

Hendrickson, Michael T. Johnson, 

Michael K. Limberg, Maurice R. McGill, 

Jr., Aundra Menefield, Charles E. 

Murphy, Eric B. Pies, Douglas G. 

Puckett, Eric A. Quisling, James T. 

Rothwell, Bob L. Rumble, Larry D. 

Schweisberger, Randy A. Shannon, 

Dalton T. Smith, Jr., Kim M. 

Stickelmeyer, Marvin D. Webster, 

Harold A. Wendt, Donald D. Willard, 

Anthony O. Wilson, Travis S. Wolfe, 

and Jason J. Wolff, from the ITDM 

standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), subject 

to the conditions listed under 

‘‘Conditions and Requirements’’ above. 

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

and 31315, each exemption will be valid 

for two years unless revoked earlier by 

FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked 

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. If the exemption is still effective 

at the end of the 2-year period, the 

person may apply to FMCSA for a 

renewal under procedures in effect at 

that time. 

Issued on: May 28, 2008. 

Larry W. Minor, 

Associate Administrator for Policy and 

Program Development. 

[FR Doc. E8–12387 Filed 6–2–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Railroad Administration 

Notice of Clarification of Solicitation of 

Applications and Notice of Funding 

Availability for the Capital Assistance 

to States—Intercity Passenger Rail 

Service Program 

AGENCY: Federal Railroad 

Administration (FRA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Clarification regarding 

solicitation of applications and notice of 

funding availability. 

SUMMARY: On February 19, 2008, FRA 

issued a Notice of Funding Availability 

and Solicitation of Applications for the 

Capital Assistance to States—Intercity 

Passenger Rail Service Program. On 

April 18, 2008, in response to questions 

posed by prospective applicants, FRA 

issued Notice of Clarification addressing 

three issues related to applicant and 

project eligibility. FRA is now issuing 

further clarification, as described below. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Peter Schwartz, Office of Railroad 

Development (RDV–11), Federal 

Railroad Administration, 1200 New 

Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 

20590. Phone: (202) 493–6360; Fax: 

(202) 493–6330. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

sections of the February 19, 2008 notice 

labeled DATES and ‘‘Schedule for Capital 

Grant Program’’ are amended to read as 

follows. 

DATES: FRA will begin accepting grant 

applications on March 18, 2008. 

Applications may be submitted until the 

earlier of September 30, 2009, or the 

date on which all available funds will 

have been committed under this 

program. The last-mentioned date will 

be announced in the Federal Register. 

Applications submitted by June 30, 

2008 will be considered in the first 

round of awards on the basis of 

application materials that FRA has 

received as of that date. Any subsequent 

rounds of awards will depend on the 

availability of funds after the first round 

of awards. 

Schedule for Capital Grant Program: 

FRA will begin accepting grant 

applications on March 18, 2008. 

Applications for the first round of 

awards must be submitted by June 30, 

2008. For subsequent rounds of awards, 

if any, deadlines will be announced in 

the Federal Register. Due to the limited 

funding available under this program: 

(1) Applicants are encouraged to submit 

their applications at the earliest date 

practicable in order to maximize the 

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the competition; (2) applications will be 

considered in their entirety; applicants 

proposing two or more projects, each 

with independent utility, are 

encouraged to submit a separate 

application for each project; and (3) 

FRA may suggest that an applicant 

submit a revised application reflecting a 

refined scope of work and budget. 

Applicants that have submitted an 

application by June 30, 2008 will be 

considered in the first round of awards 

on the basis of application materials that 

FRA has received as of that date. FRA 

anticipates announcing the first 

award(s) pursuant to this notice during 

FY 2008. Applications (including any 

subsequent revisions thereto) not 

selected for award in a given round in 

the competition, along with applications 

received subsequent to the cut-off date 

for the prior round of awards, may be 

considered, if merited, in a subsequent 

round of awards. 

Issued in Washington, DC on May 29, 

2008. 

Mark E. Yachmetz, 

Associate Administrator for Railroad 

Development. 

[FR Doc. 08–1313 Filed 5–29–08; 2:35 pm] 

BILLING CODE 4910–06–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0029] 

Proposed Information Collection (Offer 

to Purchase and Contract of Sale) 

Activity: Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits 

Administration (VBA), Department of 

Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an 

opportunity for public comment on the 

proposed collection of certain 

information by the agency. Under the 

Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 

1995, Federal agencies are required to 

publish notice in the Federal Register 

concerning each proposed collection of 

information, including each proposed 

extension of a currently approved 

collection, and allow 60 days for public 

comment in response to the notice. This 

notice solicits comments on the 

information needed from a private 

sector sales broker to submit an offer to 

VA on behalf of a prospective buyer of 

a VA-acquired property. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before August 4, 2008. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

http://www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy 

J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits 

Administration (20M35), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 

NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0029’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through the Federal Docket Management 

System (FDMS) at http:// 

www.Regulations.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or 

FAX (202) 275–5947. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the 

PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 

3501–21), Federal agencies must obtain 

approval from the Office of Management 

and Budget (OMB) for each collection of 

information they conduct or sponsor. 

This request for comment is being made 

pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 

PRA. 

With respect to the following 

collection of information, VBA invites 

comments on: (1) Whether the proposed 

collection of information is necessary 

for the proper performance of VBA’s 

functions, including whether the 

information will have practical utility; 

(2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the 

burden of the proposed collection of 

information; (3) ways to enhance the 

quality, utility, and clarity of the 

information to be collected; and (4) 

ways to minimize the burden of the 

collection of information on 

respondents, including through the use 

of automated collection techniques or 

the use of other forms of information 

technology. 

Titles: 

a. Offer to Purchase and Contract of 

Sale, VA Form 26–6705. 

b. Credit Statement of Prospective 

Purchaser, VA Form 26–6705b. 

c. Addendum to VA Form 26–6705 

Offer to Purchase and Contract of Sale, 

VA Form 26–6705d. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0029. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: 

a. VA Form 26–6705 is completed by 

private sector sales broker to submit an 

offer to purchase VA-acquired property 

on behalf of a prospective buyer. VA 

Form 26–6705 becomes a contract of 

sale if VA accepts the offer to purchase. 

It serves as a receipt for the prospective 

buyer for his/her earnest money deposit, 

describes the terms of sale, and 

eliminates the need for separate 

transmittal of a purchase offer. 

b. VA Form 26–6705b is used as a 

credit application to determine the 

prospective buyer creditworthiness in 

instances when the prospective buyer 

seeks VA vendee financing. In such 

sales, the offer to purchase will not be 

accepted until the buyer’s income and 

credit history have been verified and a 

loan analysis has been completed. 

c. VA Form 26–6705d is an 

addendum to VA Form 26–6705 for use 

in the state of Virginia. The forms 

requires the buyer to be informed of the 

State’s law at or prior to closing the 

transaction. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 

a. VA Form 26–6705—10,000 hours. 

b. VA Form 26–6705b—7,333 hours. 

c. VA Form 26–6705d—125 hours. 

Estimated Average Burden per 

Respondent: 

a. VA Form 26–6705—20 minutes. 

b. VA Form 26–6705b—20 minutes. 

c. VA Form 26–6705d—5 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Number of Total 

Respondents: 

a. VA Form 26–6705—30,000. 

b. VA Form 26–6705b—22,000. 

c. VA Form 26–6705d—1,500. 

Dated: May 23, 2008. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Records Management 

Service. 

[FR Doc. E8–12312 Filed 6–2–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0594] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Election to Apply Selected Reserve 

Services to either Montgomery GI BillActive Duty or to the Montgomery GI 

Bill-Selected Reserve) Activity: 

Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits 

Administration (VBA), Department of 

Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an 

opportunity for public comment on the 

proposed collection of certain 

information by the agency. Under the 

Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 

1995, Federal agencies are required to 

publish notice in the Federal Register 


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