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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 and 31315. 

FMCSA exempts the following five 

drivers for a period of 2 years with 

annual medical certification required: 

Jeffrey Ballweg (WI); Bryan Couture (RI); 

Michael Ranalli (PA); Lonnie Rieker 

(IL); and Jay Whitehead (NY) from the 

prohibition of CMV operations by 

persons with a clinical diagnosis of 

epilepsy or seizures. If the exemption is 

still in effect 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: November 21, 2014. 

Larry W. Minor, 

Associate Administrator for Policy. 

[FR Doc. 2014–28071 Filed 11–26–14; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration 

[Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0309] 

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption 

Applications; Diabetes Mellitus 

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration (FMCSA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of applications for 

exemptions request for comments. 

SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of 

applications from 63 individuals for 

exemption 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 CMVs in interstate 

commerce. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before December 29, 2014. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

bearing the Federal Docket Management 

System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– 

2014–0309 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. 

Instructions: Each submission must 

include the Agency name and the 

docket numbers for this notice. Note 

that all comments received will be 

posted without change to http://

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information provided. Please 

see the Privacy Act heading below for 

further information. 

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 

Federal Docket Management System 

(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 DOT’s Privacy Act 

Statement for the Federal Docket 

Management System (FDMS) published 

in the Federal Register on January 17, 

2008 (73 FR 3316). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Elaine M. Papp, R.N., Chief, Medical 

Programs Division, (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: 

I. Background 

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

FMCSA may grant an exemption from 

the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Regulations 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 

statute also allows the Agency to renew 

exemptions at the end of the 2-year 

period. The 63 individuals listed in this 

notice have recently requested such 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 statute. 

II. Qualifications of Applicants 

Andrew P. Bivens 

Mr. Bivens, 21, has had ITDM since 

1998. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Bivens understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Bivens meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds an operator’s license from 

Tennessee. 

Everett D. Blevins 

Mr. Blevins, 50, has had ITDM since 

1994. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Blevins understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Blevins meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds an operator’s license from 

Kentucky. 

Kevin K. Brown 

Mr. Brown, 36, has had ITDM since 

2013. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting 

in loss of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 


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resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Brown understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Brown meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds an operator’s license from 

Minnesota. 

Kirk J. Brummeler 

Mr. Brummeler, 55, has had ITDM 

since 2014. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he has had no severe 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 12 

months and no recurrent (2 or more) 

severe hypoglycemic episodes in the 

last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies 

that Mr. Brummeler understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Brummeler meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia. 

Travis M. Bryan 

Mr. Bryan, 31, has had ITDM since 

1988. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Bryan understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Bryan meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds an 

operator’s license from Massachusetts. 

Robert A. Chess 

Mr. Chess, 66, has had ITDM since 

2012. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Chess understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Chess meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from 

Pennsylvania. 

John W. Condy 

Mr. Condy, 61, has had ITDM since 

2013. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Condy understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Condy meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from New York. 

Kevin V. Cook 

Mr. Cook, 35, has had ITDM since 

2014. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Cook understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Cook meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined 

him in 2014 and certified that he does 

not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds 

an operator’s license from Missouri. 

Guido Criscuolo, Jr. 

Mr. Criscuolo, 61, has had ITDM since 

2013. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Criscuolo understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Criscuolo meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds an operator’s license from 

Connecticut. 

Zachary L. Diehl 

Mr. Diehl, 23, has had ITDM since 

2013. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Diehl understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Diehl meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined 

him in 2014 and certified that he does 

not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds 

an operator’s license from Illinois. 

Andrea I. Dirksen 

Ms. Dirksen, 31, has had ITDM since 

2013. Her endocrinologist examined her 

in 2013 and certified that she has had 

no severe 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 12 months and no 

recurrent (2 or more) severe 

hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 

years. Her endocrinologist certifies that 

Ms. Dirksen understands diabetes 

management and monitoring has stable 

control of her diabetes using insulin, 

and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. 

Dirksen meets the requirements of the 

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

Her optometrist examined her in 2013 

and certified that she does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. She holds an 

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David D. Dowdy 

Mr. Dowdy, 53, has had ITDM since 

2014. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Dowdy understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Dowdy meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. 

Clarice L. Dunklin 

Ms. Dunklin, 59, has had ITDM since 

2013. Her endocrinologist examined 

him in 2014 and certified that she has 

had no severe 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 12 months and no 

recurrent (2 or more) severe 

hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 

years. Her endocrinologist certifies that 

Ms. Dunklin understands diabetes 

management and monitoring, has stable 

control of her diabetes using insulin, 

and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. 

Dunklin meets the requirements of the 

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

Her ophthalmologist examined her in 

2014 and certified that she does not 

have diabetic retinopathy. She holds a 

Class A CDL from Louisiana. 

Bradley A. Eastman 

Mr. Eastman, 41, has had ITDM since 

2013. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Eastman understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Eastman meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from 

Minnesota. 

Troy A. Epps 

Mr. Epps, 42, has had ITDM since 

2013. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Epps understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Epps meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist 

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from 

Massachusetts. 

Ricky L. Exler 

Mr. Exler, 56, has had ITDM since 

2013. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Exler understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Exler meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined 

him in 2014 and certified that he does 

not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds 

a Class A CDL from Florida. 

Paul B. Fuerstenberg 

Mr. Fuerstenberg, 51, has had ITDM 

since 2003. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he has had no severe 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 12 

months and no recurrent (2 or more) 

severe hypoglycemic episodes in the 

last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies 

that Mr. Fuerstenberg understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Fuerstenberg meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from 

Wisconsin. 

Nathan M. Gallant 

Mr. Gallant, 39, has had ITDM since 

2003. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Gallant understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Gallant meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds an operator’s license from 

Texas. 

Edward A. Gawrys, III 

Mr. Gawrys, 35, has had ITDM since 

2011. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Gawrys understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Gawrys meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds an operator’s license from 

Pennsylvania. 

Louis A. Goodenough 

Mr. Goodenough, 57, has had ITDM 

since 2013. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he has had no severe 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 12 

months and no recurrent (2 or more) 

severe hypoglycemic episodes in the 

last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies 


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that Mr. Goodenough understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Goodenough meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana. 

Tyler L. Gravatt 

Mr. Gravatt, 32, has had ITDM since 

2014. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Gravatt understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Gravatt meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds an operator’s license from 

Idaho. 

Randy W. Haley 

Mr. Haley, 57, has had ITDM since 

2014. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Haley understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Haley meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B 

CDL from Massachusetts. 

Mahindra Hardeo 

Mr. Hardeo, 33, has had ITDM since 

2013. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Hardeo understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Hardeo meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds an 

operator’s license from Ohio. 

Eric B. Hemmings 

Mr. Hemmings, 49, has had ITDM 

since 2014. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he has had no severe 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 12 

months and no recurrent (2 or more) 

severe hypoglycemic episodes in the 

last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies 

that Mr. Hemmings understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Hemmings meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Texas. 

Gary W. Honaker 

Mr. Honaker, 54, has had ITDM since 

2014. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Honaker understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Honaker meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Virginia. 

David G. Horne 

Mr. Horne, 59, has had ITDM since 

2013. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Horne understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Horne meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Virginia. 

Glenn A. Keifer 

Mr. Keifer, 51, has had ITDM since 

1968. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Keifer understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Keifer meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from South 

Dakota. 

Rex L. Kreutzer 

Mr. Kreutzer, 47, has had ITDM since 

1993. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Kreutzer understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Kreutzer meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Nebraska. 

Patrick D. Letterman 

Mr. Letterman, 56, has had ITDM 

since 2012. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he has had no severe hypoglycemic 

reactions resulting in loss of 


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consciousness, requiring the assistance 

of another person, or resulting in 

impaired cognitive function that 

occurred without warning in the past 12 

months and no recurrent (2 or more) 

severe hypoglycemic episodes in the 

last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies 

that Mr. Letterman understands diabetes 

management and monitoring, has stable 

control of his diabetes using insulin, 

and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. 

Letterman meets the requirements of the 

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

His optometrist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Missouri. 

Larry D. Lloyd 

Mr. Lloyd, 63, has had ITDM since 

2013. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Lloyd understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Lloyd meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Oregon. 

Dennis D. Markowski 

Mr. Markowski, 59, has had ITDM 

since 2003. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he has had no severe 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 12 

months and no recurrent (2 or more) 

severe hypoglycemic episodes in the 

last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies 

that Mr. Markowski understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Markowski meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds an operator’s license from 

Washington. 

William F. Melchert-Dinkel 

Mr. Melchert-Dinkel, 52, has had 

ITDM since 2014. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he has had no severe 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 12 

months and no recurrent (2 or more) 

severe hypoglycemic episodes in the 

last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies 

that Mr. Melchert-Dinkel understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Melchert-Dinkel meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from 

Minnesota. 

Brit K. Miller 

Mr. Miller, 28, has had ITDM since 

2012. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Miller understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Miller meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from South 

Dakota. 

Charles B. Petersen 

Mr. Petersen, 63, has had ITDM since 

2013. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Petersen understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Petersen meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Idaho. 

Basil R. Peterson, Jr. 

Mr. Peterson, 67, has had ITDM since 

2014. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Peterson understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Peterson meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Maine. 

Travis J. Phillips 

Mr. Phillips, 24, has had ITDM since 

2005. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Phillips understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

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 optometrist 

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds an operator’s license from 

Texas. 

Anthony J. Politan 

Mr. Politan, 46, has had ITDM since 

2008. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Politan understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Politan meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 


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he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana. 

Emil T. Ricci 

Mr. Ricci, 66, has had ITDM since 

2012. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Ricci understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Ricci meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist 

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he has stable nonproliferative diabetic 

retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL 

from Pennsylvania. 

Robert D. Risk 

Mr. Risk, 39, has had ITDM since 

2014. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Risk understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Risk meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined 

him in 2014 and certified that he does 

not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds 

a Class A CDL from Indiana. 

Joseph M. Ritenour 

Mr. Ritenour, 61, has had ITDM since 

2012. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Ritenour understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Ritenour meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class B CDL from 

Pennsylvania. 

Arturo Robles 

Mr. Robles, 36, has had ITDM since 

2014. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Robles understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Robles meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds an 

operator’s license from Wyoming. 

Robert F. Rothbauer 

Mr. Rothbauer, 53, has had ITDM 

since 1999. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he has had no severe 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 12 

months and no recurrent (2 or more) 

severe hypoglycemic episodes in the 

last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies 

that Mr. Rothbauer understands diabetes 

management and monitoring, has stable 

control of his diabetes using insulin, 

and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. 

Rothbauer meets the requirements of the 

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

His ophthalmologist examined him in 

2014 and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class B CDL from Wisconsin. 

Michael A. Runyan, Jr. 

Mr. Runyan, 42, has had ITDM since 

2013. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Runyan understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Runyan meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from North 

Carolina. 

Tyler A. Russell 

Mr. Russell, 31, has had ITDM since 

2008. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Russell understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Russell meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds an 

operator’s license from Massachusetts. 

John D. Sheets 

Mr. Sheets, 57, has had ITDM since 

2005. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Sheets understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Sheets meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from New Hampshire. 

Kyle L. Shuman 

Mr. Shuman, 29, has had ITDM since 

2009. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Shuman understands 


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diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Shuman meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds an operator’s license from New 

York. 

Thomas S. Skoczylas 

Mr. Skoczylas, 62, has had ITDM 

since 2014. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he has had no severe 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 12 

months and no recurrent (2 or more) 

severe hypoglycemic episodes in the 

last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies 

that Mr. Skoczylas understands diabetes 

management and monitoring, has stable 

control of his diabetes using insulin, 

and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. 

Skoczylas meets the requirements of the 

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

His ophthalmologist examined him in 

2014 and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds an 

operator’s license from Ohio. 

Jerry W. Smay 

Mr. Smay, 63, has had ITDM since 

2008. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Smay understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Smay meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist 

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he has stable nonproliferative diabetic 

retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL 

from California. 

Gregory A. Smith 

Mr. Smith, 53, has had ITDM since 

2014. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Smith understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

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 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia. 

Harold B. Snyder 

Mr. Snyder, 55, has had ITDM since 

2010. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Snyder understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Snyder meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from 

Pennsylvania. 

William S. Spaeth 

Mr. Spaeth, 39, has had ITDM since 

2013. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Spaeth understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Spaeth meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class B CDL from Wisconsin. 

Curtis W. Stanley 

Mr. Stanley, 61, has had ITDM since 

2011. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Stanley understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Stanley meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Nebraska. 

Eloy G. Tijerina 

Mr. Tijerina, 58, has had ITDM since 

2009. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Tijerina understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Tijerina meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Texas. 

Santos R. Torres 

Mr. Torres, 35, has had ITDM since 

2008. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Torres understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Torres meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds an operator’s license from 

Texas. 

Leroy A. Traudt 

Mr. Traudt, 60, has had ITDM since 

2014. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting 


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in loss of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Traudt understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Traudt meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Nebraska. 

Arthur R. Vance 

Mr. Vance, 57, has had ITDM since 

2013. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Vance understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Vance meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Virginia. 

Gerald S. Volpone, Jr. 

Mr. Volpone, 53, has had ITDM since 

1976. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Volpone understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Volpone meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he has stable 

proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He 

holds a Class A CDL from 

Massachusetts. 

Galen R. Watts 

Mr. Watts, 58, has had ITDM since 

2009. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Watts understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Watts meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. 

William R. Welch, Jr. 

Mr. Welch, 66, has had ITDM since 

2005. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Welch understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Welch meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class B CDL from Virginia. 

John E. Wildenmann 

Mr. Wildenmann, 46, has had ITDM 

since 2009. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he has had no severe 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 12 

months and no recurrent (2 or more) 

severe hypoglycemic episodes in the 

last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies 

that Mr. Wildenmann understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Wildenmann meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2014 

and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds an operator’s license from 

Kentucky. 

Mark A. Wolford 

Mr. Wolford, 45, has had ITDM since 

2013. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Wolford understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Wolford meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds an operator’s license from 

Pennsylvania. 

Edward D. Wright 

Mr. Wright, 53, has had ITDM since 

2014. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Wright understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Wright meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana. 

John P. Wysong 

Mr. Wysong, 55, has had ITDM since 

2012. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2014 and certified that he has had no 

severe 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 12 months and no recurrent (2 or 

more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in 

the last 5 years. His endocrinologist 

certifies that Mr. Wysong understands 

diabetes management and monitoring, 

has stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Wysong meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 


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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. 

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

examined him in 2014 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class B CDL from Indiana. 

III. 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 date section of the notice. 

FMCSA notes that section 4129 of the 

Safe, Accountable, Flexible and 

Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A 

Legacy for Users 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) Elimination 

of the requirement for 3 years of 

experience operating CMVs while being 

treated with insulin; and (2) 

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. 

The 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. 

IV. Submitting Comments 

You may submit your comments and 

material online or by fax, mail, or hand 

delivery, but please use only one of 

these means. FMCSA recommends that 

you include your name and a mailing 

address, an email address, or a phone 

number in the body of your document 

so that FMCSA can contact you if there 

are questions regarding your 

submission. 

To submit your comment online, go to 

http://www.regulations.gov and in the 

search box insert the docket number 

FMCSA–2014–0309 and click the search 

button. When the new screen appears, 

click on the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’ 

button on the right hand side of the 

page. On the new page, enter 

information required including the 

specific section of this document to 

which each comment applies, and 

provide a reason for each suggestion or 

recommendation. If you submit your 

comments by mail or hand delivery, 

submit them in an unbound format, no 

larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for 

copying and electronic filing. If you 

submit comments by mail and would 

like to know that they reached the 

facility, please enclose a stamped, selfaddressed postcard or envelope. 

We will consider all comments and 

material received during the comment 

period and may change this proposed 

rule based on your comments. FMCSA 

may issue a final rule at any time after 

the close of the comment period. 

V. Viewing Comments and Documents 

To view comments, as well as any 

documents mentioned in this preamble, 

to submit your comment online, go to 

http://www.regulations.gov and in the 

search box insert the docket number 

FMCSA–2014–0309 and click ‘‘Search.’’ 

Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and 

you will find all documents and 

comments related to the proposed 

rulemaking. 

Dated: November 17, 2014. 

Larry W. Minor, 

Associate Administrator for Policy. 

[FR Doc. 2014–28077 Filed 11–26–14; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration 

[Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0011] 

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption 

Applications; Vision 

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration (FMCSA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of final disposition. 

SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its 

decision to exempt 13 individuals from 

the vision requirement in the Federal 

Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 

(FMCSRs). They are unable to meet the 

vision requirement in one eye for 

various reasons. The exemptions will 

enable these individuals to operate 

commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in 

interstate commerce without meeting 

the prescribed vision requirement in 

one eye. The Agency has concluded that 

granting these exemptions will provide 

a level of safety that is equivalent to or 

greater than the level of safety 

maintained without the exemptions for 

these CMV drivers. 

DATES: The exemptions were granted 

October 21, 2014. The exemptions 

expire on October 21, 2016. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Elaine M. Papp, R.N., Chief, Medical 

Programs Division, (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. If you have questions 

on viewing or submitting material to the 

docket, contact Docket Services, 

telephone (202) 366–9826. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Electronic Access 

You may see all the comments online 

through the Federal Document 

Management System (FDMS) at http://

www.regulations.gov. 

Docket: For access to the docket to 

read background documents or 

comments, go to http://

www.regulations.gov and/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. 

Privacy Act: Anyone may search the 

electronic form of all comments 

received into any of DOT’s 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, or 

other entity). You may review DOT’s 

Privacy Act Statement for the Federal 

Docket Management System (FDMS) 

published in the Federal Register on 

January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3316). 

II. Background 

On September 18, 2014, FMCSA 

published a notice of receipt of 

exemption applications from certain 

individuals, and requested comments 


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