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Federal Register (65 FR 19477, Apr. 11, 

2000). This statement is also available at 

http://DocketInfo.dot.gov. 

Background 

On December 7, 2007, FMCSA 

published a notice of receipt of Federal 

diabetes exemption applications from 

twenty-nine individuals, and requested 

comments from the public (72 FR 

69280). The public comment period 

closed on January 7, 2008, and no 

comments were received. 

FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility 

of the twenty-nine applicants and 

determined that granting the 

exemptions to these individuals would 

achieve a level of safety equivalent to, 

or greater than, the level that would be 

achieved by complying with the current 

regulation, 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3). 

Diabetes Mellitus and Driving 

Experience of the Applicants 

The Agency established the current 

standard for diabetes in 1970 because 

several risk studies indicated that 

diabetic drivers had a higher rate of 

crash involvement than the general 

population. The diabetes rule provides 

that ‘‘A person is physically qualified to 

drive a commercial motor vehicle if that 

person has no established medical 

history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes 

mellitus currently requiring insulin for 

control’’ (49 CFR 391.41(b)(3)). 

FMCSA established its diabetes 

exemption program, based on the 

Agency’s July 2000 study entitled ‘‘A 

Report to Congress on the Feasibility of 

a Program to Qualify Individuals with 

Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus to 

Operate in Interstate Commerce as 

Directed by the Transportation Act for 

the 21st Century.’’ The report concluded 

that a safe and practicable protocol to 

allow some drivers with ITDM to 

operate CMVs is feasible. The 2003 

notice in conjunction with the 

November 8, 2005 (70 FR 67777) 

Federal Register Notice provides the 

current protocol for allowing such 

drivers to operate CMVs in interstate 

commerce. 

These twenty-nine applicants have 

had ITDM over a range of 1 to 41 years. 

These applicants report no 

hypoglycemic reaction that resulted in 

loss of consciousness or seizure, that 

required the assistance of another 

person, or resulted in impaired 

cognitive function without warning 

symptoms in the past 5 years (with one 

year of stability following any such 

episode). In each case, an 

endocrinologist has verified that the 

driver has demonstrated willingness to 

properly monitor and manage their 

diabetes, received education related to 

diabetes management, and is on a stable 

insulin regimen. These drivers report no 

other disqualifying conditions, 

including diabetes-related 

complications. 

The qualifications and medical 

condition of each applicant were stated 

and discussed in detail in the December 

7, 2007, Federal Register Notice (72 FR 

69280). 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 submit 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 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 no comments in this 

proceeding. 

Conclusion 

There were no comments to the 

docket, therefore, based upon its 

evaluation of the twenty-nine 

exemption applications, FMCSA 

exempts, Douglas D. Aure, Bruce E. 

Bivins, Steven G. Boggs, Jessie L. Brock, 

II, Francis C. Coryea, Challis J. Crismore, 

Colin M. Forer, Kevin D. Hewston, 

Daniel C. Horvat, Richard L. Jarvi, David 

J. Jansen, Lawrence A. Kibler, Richard 

H. Kruse, Dan A. McGee, Arthur J. 

Medrano, Florindo G. Mercado, Brian D. 

Morin, Mark R. Perkins, Amy L. 

Polovino, William H. Reinhart, Daniel J. 

Russell, Christopher C. Schuch, 

Timothy Short, Wayne Skiles, Gregory 

B. Valentine, Sr., James J. Walsh, Uve J. 

Witsch, Steven G. Woltman, and John T. 

Yocum 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: January 28, 2008. 

Larry W. Minor, 

Associate Administrator for Policy and 

Program Development. 

[FR Doc. E8–1886 Filed 1–31–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration 

[Docket ID. FMCSA–2007–0070] 

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption 

Applications; Diabetes 

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration (FMCSA). 

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ACTION: Notice of applications for 

exemptions from the diabetes standard; 

request for comments. 

SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of 

applications from 66 individuals for 

exemptions from the prohibition against 

persons with insulin-treated diabetes 

mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial 

motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate 

commerce. If granted, the exemptions 

would enable these individuals with 

ITDM to operate commercial motor 

vehicles in interstate commerce. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before March 3, 2008. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

bearing the Federal Docket Management 

System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA–

2007–0070 using any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

on-line instructions for submitting 

comments. 

• Mail: Docket Management Facility; 

U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 

Washington, DC 20590–0001. 

• Hand Delivery: West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, 

DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 

through Friday, except Federal holidays. 

• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. 

Each submission must include the 

Agency name and the docket ID for this 

Notice. Note that DOT posts all 

comments received without change to 

http://www.regulations.gov, including 

any personal information included in a 

comment. Please see the Privacy Act 

heading below. 

Docket: For access to the docket to 

read background documents or 

comments, go to http:// 

www.regulations.gov at any time or 

Room W12–140 on the ground level of 

the West Building, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 

9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. The 

FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 

365 days each year. If you want 

acknowledgment that we received your 

comments, please include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope or 

postcard or print the acknowledgement 

page that appears after submitting 

comments on-line. 

Privacy Act: Anyone may search the 

electronic form of all comments 

received into any of our dockets by the 

name of the individual submitting the 

comment (or of the person signing the 

comment, if submitted on behalf of an 

association, business, labor union, etc.). 

You may review the DOT’s complete 

Privacy Act Statement in the Federal 

Register published on April 11, 2000 

(65 FR 19477–78; Apr. 11, 2000). This 

information is also available at http:// 

Docketinfo.dot.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. 

Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical 

Programs, (202) 366–4001, 

fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, 

Department of Transportation, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W64–

224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. 

Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

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

FMCSA may grant an exemption for a 2- 

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 2-year period. The 66 

individuals listed in this notice have 

recently requested an exemption from 

the diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(3), which applies to drivers of 

CMVs in interstate commerce. 

Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate 

the qualifications of each applicant to 

determine whether granting the 

exemption will achieve the required 

level of safety mandated by the statutes. 

Qualifications of Applicants 

William E. Amidon 

Mr. Amidon, age 71, has had ITDM 

since 1982. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he has had no hypoglycemic reactions 

resulting in loss of consciousness, 

requiring the assistance of another 

person, or resulting in impaired 

cognitive function that occurred without 

warning in the past 5 years; understands 

diabetes management and monitoring; 

and has stable control of his diabetes 

using insulin, and is able to drive a 

CMV safely. Mr. Amidon meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Florida. 

Jack H. Badger, Jr. 

Mr. Badger, 67, has had ITDM since 

2004. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Badger meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Florida. 

Richard L. Burwell 

Mr. Burwell, 42, has had ITDM since 

2007. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Burwell meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Ohio. 

Scott A. Campbell 

Mr. Campbell, 42, has had ITDM since 

2004. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Campbell meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class C operator’s license 

from Pennsylvania. 

David Clemente, Sr. 

Mr. Clemente, 51, has had ITDM since 

2006. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Clemente meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

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examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from New 

Jersey. 

Mark D. Cleveland 

Mr. Cleveland, 52, has had ITDM 

since 1995. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he has had no hypoglycemic reactions 

resulting in loss of consciousness, 

requiring the assistance of another 

person, or resulting in impaired 

cognitive function that occurred without 

warning in the past 5 years; understands 

diabetes management and monitoring; 

and has stable control of his diabetes 

using insulin, and is able to drive a 

CMV safely. Mr. Cleveland meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds an operator’s license from 

Washington. 

Timothy M. Collier 

Mr. Collier, 39, has had ITDM since 

1995. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Collier meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class C operator’s license 

from New York. 

Danny R. Combs 

Mr. Combs, 52, has had ITDM since 

2004. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Combs meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from 

Minnesota. 

Robert S. Crawford 

Mr. Crawford, 60, has had ITDM since 

2005. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Crawford meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from 

Pennsylvania. 

Anthony S. Cruise 

Mr. Cruise, 37, has had ITDM since 

2002. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Cruise meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a chauffeur’s license from 

Indiana. 

James D. Daly 

Mr. Daly, 56, has had ITDM since 

1992. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Daly meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he has stable nonproliferative diabetic 

retinopathy. He holds a Class C 

operator’s license from Pennsylvania. 

James Davis 

Mr. Davis, 68, has had ITDM since 

1989. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Davis meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class B CDL from New 

Jersey. 

William M. Dement 

Mr. Dement, 27, has had ITDM since 

2007. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Dement meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri. 

Lizzie L. Dixon 

Ms. Dixon, 36, has had ITDM since 

2006. Her endocrinologist examined her 

in 2007 and certified that she has had 

no hypoglycemic reactions resulting in 

loss of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of her diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Ms. Dixon meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her optometrist 

examined her in 2007 and certified that 

she does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

She holds a Class D operator’s license 

from New Jersey. 

Nathan J. Donley 

Mr. Donley, 27, has had ITDM since 

1999. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

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management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Donley meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class D operator’s license 

from Ohio. 

Billy R. Echols 

Mr. Echols, 56, has had ITDM since 

2007. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Echols meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class B CDL from Alabama. 

Jonathan B. Estridge 

Mr. Estridge, 28, has had ITDM since 

2006. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Estridge meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Arizona. 

Gregory A. Fisher 

Mr. Fisher, 48, has had ITDM since 

2004. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Fisher meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Ohio. 

Linda G. Flock 

Ms. Flock, 64, has had ITDM since 

1995. Her endocrinologist examined her 

in 2007 and certified that she has had 

no hypoglycemic reactions resulting in 

loss of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of her diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Ms. Flock meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her 

ophthalmologist examined her in 2007 

and certified that she has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

She holds a Class B CDL from 

California. 

Kurt D. Genat 

Mr. Genat, 35, has had ITDM since 

2003. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Genat meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class C operator’s license 

from Texas. 

Kerri J. Gibson 

Ms. Gibson, 34, has had ITDM since 

1994. Her endocrinologist examined her 

in 2007 and certified that she has had 

no hypoglycemic reactions resulting in 

loss of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of her diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Ms. Gibson meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her optometrist 

examined her in 2007 and certified that 

she does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

She holds a Class F operator’s license 

from Missouri, which allows her to 

drive any motor vehicle with a gross 

vehicle rating of less than 26,001 

pounds. 

Carlos F. Gonzales 

Mr. Gonzales, 58, has had ITDM since 

2007. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Gonzales meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C 

operator’s license from Texas. 

Larry D. Goughnour 

Mr. Goughnour, 49, has had ITDM 

since 2005. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he has had no hypoglycemic reactions 

resulting in loss of consciousness, 

requiring the assistance of another 

person, or resulting in impaired 

cognitive function that occurred without 

warning in the past 5 years; understands 

diabetes management and monitoring; 

and has stable control of his diabetes 

using insulin, and is able to drive a 

CMV safely. Mr. Goughnour meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from 

Pennsylvania. 

Ronald G. Gross 

Mr. Gross, 67, has had ITDM since 

1999. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Gross meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined 

him in 2007 and certified that he does 

not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds 

a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. 

James O. Hamilton 

Mr. Hamilton, 57, has had ITDM since 

2003. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

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assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Hamilton meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Ohio. 

Chester C. Holland 

Mr. Holland, 63, has had ITDM since 

2007. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Holland meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Florida. 

Justin J. Hughes 

Mr. Hughes, 27, has had ITDM since 

2006. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Hughes meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B 

CDL from California. 

Phillip R. Hutchinson 

Mr. Hutchinson, 30, has had ITDM 

since 2006. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he has had no hypoglycemic reactions 

resulting in loss of consciousness, 

requiring the assistance of another 

person, or resulting in impaired 

cognitive function that occurred without 

warning in the past 5 years; understands 

diabetes management and monitoring; 

and has stable control of his diabetes 

using insulin, and is able to drive a 

CMV safely. Mr. Hutchinson meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class C operator’s license 

from Oregon. 

Bradley J. Ingemann 

Mr. Ingemann, 29, has had ITDM 

since 1996. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he has had no hypoglycemic reactions 

resulting in loss of consciousness, 

requiring the assistance of another 

person, or resulting in impaired 

cognitive function that occurred without 

warning in the past 5 years; understands 

diabetes management and monitoring; 

and has stable control of his diabetes 

using insulin, and is able to drive a 

CMV safely. Mr. Ingemann meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from 

Minnesota. 

Robert M. Jasuta 

Mr. Jasuta, 38, has had ITDM since 

1989. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Jasuta meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class B CDL from 

Pennsylvania. 

William B. Jenks, Jr. 

Mr. Jenks, 58, has had ITDM since 

1994. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Jenks meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined 

him in 2007 and certified that he does 

not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds 

a Class A CDL from Utah. 

Timothy L. Johnson 

Mr. Johnson, 37, has had ITDM since 

2006. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Johnson meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. 

Daniel R. Jones 

Mr. Jones, 52, has had ITDM since 

2001. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Jones meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from 

Minnesota. 

Glenn R. Kerns 

Mr. Kerns, 58, has had ITDM since 

2001. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Kerns meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Michigan. 

Kenneth M. Kostelny 

Mr. Kostelny, 53, has had ITDM since 

2005. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

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of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Kostelny meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from New York. 

Douglas O. Krosch 

Mr. Krosch, 57, has had ITDM since 

2000. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Krosch meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Minnesota. 

John Lewis, Jr. 

Mr. Lewis, 68, has had ITDM since 

2005. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Lewis meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class B CDL from California. 

Robert E. Martin 

Mr. Martin, 23, has had ITDM since 

1987. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Martin meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Missouri. 

Henry M. McCurdy 

Mr. McCurdy, 63, has had ITDM since 

2006. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. McCurdy meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from 

Mississippi. 

Thomas J. Montgomery 

Mr. Montgomery, 54, has had ITDM 

since 1996. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he has had no hypoglycemic reactions 

resulting in loss of consciousness, 

requiring the assistance of another 

person, or resulting in impaired 

cognitive function that occurred without 

warning in the past 5 years; understands 

diabetes management and monitoring; 

and has stable control of his diabetes 

using insulin, and is able to drive a 

CMV safely. Mr. Montgomery meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Michigan. 

Robert L. Morden 

Mr. Morden, 54, has had ITDM since 

1986. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Morden meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Arkansas. 

Jerry L. Morris 

Mr. Morris, 54, has had ITDM since 

2004. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Morris meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from 

Mississippi. 

Michael D. Mumma 

Mr. Mumma, 44, has had ITDM since 

1999. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Mumma meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from 

Pennsylvania. 

Harold R. Newton 

Mr. Newton, 37, has had ITDM since 

1998. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Newton meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class D operator’s license 

from Arizona. 

Clayton W. Noe 

Mr. Noe, 25, has had ITDM since 

2006. His endocrinologist examined him 

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in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Noe meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined 

him in 2007 and certified that he does 

not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds 

a Class A CDL from Iowa. 

Derek J. Page 

Mr. Page, 39, has had ITDM since 

2006. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Page meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from New York. 

Garrett A. Phillips 

Mr. Phillips, 23, has had ITDM since 

1991. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Phillips meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C 

operator’s license from New York. 

Gary P. Pitts 

Mr. Pitts, 60, has had ITDM since 

2006. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Pitts meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined 

him in 2007 and certified that he does 

not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds 

a Class A CDL from Texas. 

Bruce P. Quaintance 

Mr. Quaintance, 57, has had ITDM 

since 2007. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he has had no hypoglycemic reactions 

resulting in loss of consciousness, 

requiring the assistance of another 

person, or resulting in impaired 

cognitive function that occurred without 

warning in the past 5 years; understands 

diabetes management and monitoring; 

and has stable control of his diabetes 

using insulin, and is able to drive a 

CMV safely. Mr. Quaintance meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from New Jersey. 

Randy L. Quattlebaum 

Mr. Quattlebaum, 47, has had ITDM 

since 2006. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he has had no hypoglycemic reactions 

resulting in loss of consciousness, 

requiring the assistance of another 

person, or resulting in impaired 

cognitive function that occurred without 

warning in the past 5 years; understands 

diabetes management and monitoring; 

and has stable control of his diabetes 

using insulin, and is able to drive a 

CMV safely. Mr. Quattlebaum meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. 

Curtis L. Reed, Jr. 

Mr. Reed, 53, has had ITDM since 

2001. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Reed meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class D operator’s license 

from Mississippi. 

Everette W. Roberts 

Mr. Roberts, 55, has had ITDM since 

2003. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Roberts meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class D operator’s license 

from Alabama. 

Mark C. Smith 

Mr. Smith, 43, has had ITDM since 

2002. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Smith meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Nebraska. 

Ryan B. Smith 

Mr. Smith, 32, has had ITDM since 

1988. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Smith meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class D operator’s license 

from Alabama. 

Billy J. Stamper 

Mr. Stamper, 29, has had ITDM since 

2006. His endocrinologist examined him 

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in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Stamper meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Oklahoma. 

Ralph J. Sternhagen 

Mr. Sternhagen, 45, has had ITDM 

since 2005. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he has had no hypoglycemic reactions 

resulting in loss of consciousness, 

requiring the assistance of another 

person, or resulting in impaired 

cognitive function that occurred without 

warning in the past 5 years; understands 

diabetes management and monitoring; 

and has stable control of his diabetes 

using insulin, and is able to drive a 

CMV safely. Mr. Sternhagen meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. 

Robert E. Tauriainen 

Mr. Tauriainen, 46, has had ITDM 

since 2006. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he has had no hypoglycemic reactions 

resulting in loss of consciousness, 

requiring the assistance of another 

person, or resulting in impaired 

cognitive function that occurred without 

warning in the past 5 years; understands 

diabetes management and monitoring; 

and has stable control of his diabetes 

using insulin, and is able to drive a 

CMV safely. Mr. Tauriainen meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class C operator’s license 

from Oregon. 

David B. Tomlin 

Mr. Tomlin, 50, has had ITDM since 

1992. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Tomlin meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class D operator’s license 

from Alabama. 

Brian T. Tow 

Mr. Tow, 49, has had ITDM since 

1990. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Tow meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he has stable nonproliferative diabetic 

retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL 

from Washington. 

Larry N. Trimble 

Mr. Trimble, 55, has had ITDM since 

2005. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Trimble meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class D 

operator’s license from Arizona. 

Frederick J. Van Aken, III 

Mr. Van Aken, 32, has had ITDM 

since 1993. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he has had no hypoglycemic reactions 

resulting in loss of consciousness, 

requiring the assistance of another 

person, or resulting in impaired 

cognitive function that occurred without 

warning in the past 5 years; understands 

diabetes management and monitoring; 

and has stable control of his diabetes 

using insulin, and is able to drive a 

CMV safely. Mr. Van Aken meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class C operator’s license 

from California. 

Roger K. VanDenbark 

Mr. VanDenbark, 62, has had ITDM 

since 2003. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he has had no hypoglycemic reactions 

resulting in loss of consciousness, 

requiring the assistance of another 

person, or resulting in impaired 

cognitive function that occurred without 

warning in the past 5 years; understands 

diabetes management and monitoring; 

and has stable control of his diabetes 

using insulin, and is able to drive a 

CMV safely. Mr. VanDenbark meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds an 

operator’s license from Indiana. 

Kenneth D. Wallace 

Mr. Wallace, 56, has had ITDM since 

1999. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Wallace meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C 

operator’s license from Georgia. 

Kelly A. Walling 

Mr. Walling, 64, has had ITDM since 

2005. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Walling meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A operator’s license 

from South Carolina. 

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1Section 4129(a) refers to the 2003 Notice as a 

‘‘final rule.’’ However, the 2003 Notice did not issue 

a ‘‘final rule’’ but did establish the procedures and 

standards for issuing exemptions for drivers with 

ITDM. 

Gary J. Weiss 

Mr. Weiss, 44, has had ITDM since 

1993. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Weiss meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 

and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from South 

Carolina. 

Danny L. Wood 

Mr. Wood, 58, has had ITDM since 

2006. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2007 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Wood meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2007 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class B CDL from Oregon. 

Request for Comments 

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

and 31315, 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 

in the dates section of the Notice. 

FMCSA notes that Section 4129 of the 

Safe, Accountable, Flexible and 

Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A 

Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU) 

requires the Secretary to revise its 

diabetes exemption program established 

on September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441).1

The revision must provide for 

individual assessment of drivers with 

diabetes mellitus, and be consistent 

with the criteria described in section 

4018 of the Transportation Equity Act 

for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 31305). 

Section 4129 requires: (1) The 

elimination of the requirement for three 

years of experience operating CMVs 

while being treated with insulin; and (2) 

the establishment of a specified 

minimum period of insulin use to 

demonstrate stable control of diabetes 

before being allowed to operate a CMV. 

In response to section 4129, FMCSA 

made immediate revisions to the 

diabetes exemption program established 

by the September 3, 2003 Notice. 

FMCSA discontinued use of the 3-year 

driving experience and fulfilled the 

requirements of section 4129 while 

continuing to ensure that operation of 

CMVs by drivers with ITDM will 

achieve the requisite level of safety 

required of all exemptions granted 

under 49 U.S.C. 31136 (e). 

Section 4129(d) also directed FMCSA 

to ensure that drivers of CMVs with 

ITDM are not held to a higher standard 

than other drivers, with the exception of 

limited operating, monitoring and 

medical requirements that are deemed 

medically necessary. FMCSA concluded 

that all of the operating, monitoring and 

medical requirements set out in the 

September 3, 2003 Notice, except as 

modified, were in compliance with 

section 4129(d). Therefore, all of the 

requirements set out in the September 3, 

2003 Notice, except as modified by the 

Notice in the Federal Register on 

November 8, 2005 (70 FR 67777), 

remain in effect. 

Dated: January 28, 2008. 

Larry W. Minor, 

Associate Administrator for Policy and 

Program Development. 

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BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Railroad Administration 

[Docket No. FRA–2000–7257] 

[Notice No. 45] 

Railroad Safety Advisory Committee; 

Notice of Meeting 

AGENCY: Federal Railroad 

Administration (FRA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Announcement of Railroad 

Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) 

meeting. 

SUMMARY: FRA announces the 34th 

meeting of the RSAC, a Federal advisory 

committee that develops railroad safety 

regulations through a consensus 

process. The RSAC meeting topics will 

include opening remarks from the FRA 

Administrator, presentations on railroad 

bridge safety, the Volpe final report on 

private crossings, the FRA Research and 

Development Program, and the Risk 

Reduction Program. Status reports will 

be provided by the Passenger Safety, 

Locomotive Safety Standards, Medical 

Standards, Railroad Operating Rules, 

and Track Safety Standards Working 

Groups. The Committee will be asked to 

vote on recommendations on proposed 

Emergency Preparedness Rule text, a 

Vehicle Track Interaction Rule change, 

regulatory changes, and recommended 

practices related to the management of 

continuous welded rail, and station 

platform gap management guidance. 

Additionally, FRA may offer for RSAC 

vote a task on bridge safety. This agenda 

is subject to change. 

DATES: The RSAC meeting is scheduled 

to commence at 9:30 a.m., and will 

adjourn at 4 p.m., on Wednesday, 

February 20, 2008. 

ADDRESSES: The RSAC meeting will be 

held at the National Housing Center, 

1201 15th Street, NW., Washington, DC 

20005. The meeting is open to the 

public on a first-come, first-served basis, 

and is accessible to individuals with 

disabilities. Sign and oral interpretation 

can be made available if requested 10 

calendar days before the meeting. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Larry Woolverton, RSAC Coordinator, 

FRA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 

Mailstop 25, Washington, DC 20590, 

(202) 493–6212 or Grady Cothen, 

Deputy Associate Administrator for 

Safety, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, 

SE., Mailstop 25, Washington, DC 

20590, (202) 493–6302. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant 

to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal 

Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–

463), FRA is giving notice of a meeting 

of the RSAC. The RSAC was established 

to provide advice and recommendations 

to FRA on railroad safety matters. The 

RSAC is composed of 54 voting 

representatives from 31 member 

organizations, representing various rail 

industry perspectives. In addition, there 

are nonvoting advisory representatives 

from the agencies with railroad safety 

regulatory responsibility in Canada and 

Mexico, the National Transportation 

Safety Board, and the Federal Transit 

Administration. The diversity of the 

Committee ensures the requisite range 

of views and expertise necessary to 

discharge its responsibilities. See the 

RSAC Web site for details on pending 

tasks at http://rsac.fra.dot.gov/. 

Please refer to the notice published in 

the Federal Register on March 11, 1996, 

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