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interstate operations, involves 

substantial driving on highways on the 

interstate system and on other roads 

built to interstate standards. Moreover, 

driving in congested urban areas 

exposes the driver to more pedestrian 

and vehicular traffic than exists on 

interstate highways. Faster reaction to 

traffic and traffic signals is generally 

required because distances between 

them are more compact. These 

conditions tax visual capacity and 

driver response just as intensely as 

interstate driving conditions. The 

veteran drivers in this proceeding have 

operated CMVs safely under those 

conditions for at least 3 years, most for 

much longer. Their experience and 

driving records lead us to believe that 

each applicant is capable of operating in 

interstate commerce as safely as he/she 

has been performing in intrastate 

commerce. Consequently, FMCSA finds 

that exempting these applicants from 

the vision requirement in 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10) is likely to achieve a level 

of safety equal to that existing without 

the exemption. For this reason, the 

Agency is granting the exemptions for 

the 2-year period allowed by 49 U.S.C. 

31136(e) and 31315 to the 12 applicants 

listed in the notice of October 22, 2014 

(79 FR 63211). 

We recognize that the vision of an 

applicant may change and affect his/her 

ability to operate a CMV as safely as in 

the past. As a condition of the 

exemption, therefore, FMCSA will 

impose requirements on the 12 

individuals consistent with the 

grandfathering provisions applied to 

drivers who participated in the 

Agency’s vision waiver program. 

Those requirements are found at 49 

CFR 391.64(b) and include the 

following: (1) That each individual be 

physically examined every year (a) by 

an ophthalmologist or optometrist who 

attests that the vision in the better eye 

continues to meet the requirement in 49 

CFR 391.41(b)(10) and (b) by a medical 

examiner who attests that the individual 

is otherwise physically qualified under 

49 CFR 391.41; (2) 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 (3) 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 have a copy 

of the certification when driving, for 

presentation to a duly authorized 

Federal, State, or local enforcement 

official. 

V. Discussion of Comments 

FMCSA received two comments in 

this proceeding. The comments are 

discussed below. 

An anonymous commenter and Sonia 

Sibrian stated that they believe that the 

current vision requirements are 

sufficient and that drivers with vision in 

one eye should not be granted an 

exemption. 

VI. Conclusion 

Based upon its evaluation of the 12 

exemption applications, FMCSA 

exempts the following drivers from the 

vision requirement in 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10), subject to the 

requirements cited above (49 CFR 

391.64(b)): 

Rickie L. Brown (MS) 

Brian M. Goehring (PA) 

Dewey P. Huffman (OR) 

Purvis W. Kills Enemy At Night (SD) 

Daniel M. King (OK) 

Robby K. Leith II (CA) 

Roger F. Love (MN) 

Gary G. Medeiros II (ID) 

Michael J. Monroe (IA) 

Eugene F. Mapieralski (MN) 

Benjamin Riegelman (NJ) 

Stephen Susino (NJ) 

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

and 31315, each exemption will be valid 

for 2 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 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 2, 2015. 

Larry W. Minor, 

Associate Administrator for Policy. 

[FR Doc. 2015–00604 Filed 1–15–15; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration 

[Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0300] 

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption 

Applications; Vision 

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration (FMCSA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of applications for 

exemptions, request for comments. 

SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of 

applications from 51 individuals for 

exemption from the vision requirement 

in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Regulations. 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. If granted, the exemptions 

would enable these individuals to 

qualify as drivers of commercial motor 

vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before February 17, 2015. All 

comments will be investigated by 

FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued 

the day after the comment period closes. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

bearing the Federal Docket Management 

System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– 

2014–0300 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 

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. 

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from the public to better inform its 

rulemaking process. DOT posts these 

comments, without edit, including any 

personal information the commenter 

provides, to www.regulations.gov, as 

described in the system of records 

notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can 

be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. 

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 

regarding viewing or submitting 

material to the docket, contact Docket 

Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. 

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.’’ 

FMCSA can renew exemptions at the 

end of each 2-year period. The 51 

individuals listed in this notice have 

each requested such an exemption from 

the vision requirement in 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers 

of CMVs in interstate commerce. 

Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate 

the qualifications of each applicant to 

determine whether granting an 

exemption will achieve the required 

level of safety mandated by statute. 

II. Qualifications of Applicants 

David C. Berger 

Mr. Berger, 52, has had refractive 

amblyopia in his left eye since 

childhood. The visual acuity in his right 

eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/200. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

optometrist stated, ‘‘I certify in my 

medical opinion that David Berger has 

sufficient vision to perform driving task 

required to operate a commercial 

vehicle.’’ Mr. Berger reported that he 

has driven straight trucks for 29 years, 

accumulating 165,300 miles. He holds a 

Class B CDL from Pennsylvania. His 

driving record for the last 3 years shows 

no crashes and no convictions for 

moving violations in a CMV. 

Phillip J. Boes 

Mr. Boes, 66, has had amblyopia in 

his right eye since childhood. The 

visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, 

and in his left eye, 20/30. Following an 

examination in 2014, his 

ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘You have been 

actively driving as a commercial truck 

driver for years without difficulty and 

this particular visual issue has not 

changed over the years. You are 

qualified in my opinion to continue 

driving on a commercial basis.’’ Mr. 

Boes reported that he has driven tractortrailer combinations for 36 years, 

accumulating 3.6 million miles. He 

holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota. 

His driving record for the last 3 years 

shows no crashes and no convictions for 

moving violations in a CMV. 

Ronald Bostick 

Mr. Bostick, 56, has a corneal scar in 

his right eye due to a traumatic incident 

in childhood. The visual acuity in his 

right eye is no light perception, and in 

his left eye, 20/20. Following an 

examination in 2014, his optometrist 

stated, ‘‘In my opinion, he does have 

sufficient vision required to perform 

driving tasks of a commercial vehicle.’’ 

Mr. Bostick reported that he has driven 

straight trucks for 13 years, 

accumulating 26,000 miles. He holds an 

operator’s license from South Carolina. 

His driving record for the last 3 years 

shows no crashes and no convictions for 

moving violations in a CMV. 

Raymond L. Bradshaw 

Mr. Bradshaw, 53, has had a macular 

scar in his right eye since childhood. 

The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 

200, and in his left eye, 20/30. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

optometrist stated, ‘‘Px [sic] does have 

sufficient vision to operate a 

commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Bradshaw 

reported that he has driven tractortrailer combinations for 16 years, 

accumulating 1.92 million miles. He 

holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His 

driving record for the last 3 years shows 

no crashes and one conviction for a 

moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded 

the speed limit by 14 mph. 

Ricky D. Cain 

Mr. Cain, 54, has had an advanced 

cataract in his left eye since childhood. 

The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 

20, and in his left eye, light perception. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

optometrist stated, ‘‘Mr. Cain has 

excellent vision in his right eye and can 

operate a commercial vehicle and 

perform driving tasks.’’ Mr. Cain 

reported that he has driven straight 

trucks for 30 years, accumulating 15,000 

miles, and tractor-trailer combinations 

for 30 years, accumulating 1.88 million 

miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 

New Mexico. His driving record for the 

last 3 years shows no crashes and no 

convictions for moving violations in a 

CMV. 

Jeffrey L. Coachman 

Mr. Coachman, 50, has had esotropia 

with amblyopia in his left eye since 

childhood. The visual acuity in his right 

eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/200. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘He has had 

long standing Left Esotropia [sic] or a 

crossed eye with Amblyopia [sic] of 20/ 

200 in his left eye . . . It is my opinion 

that he can safely drive and operate a 

commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Coachman 

reported that he has driven straight 

trucks for 20 years, accumulating 

500,000 miles, and tractor-trailer 

combinations for 22 years, accumulating 

440,000 miles. He holds a Class AM 

CDL from New York. His driving record 

for the last 3 years shows one crash, to 

which he did contribute and for which 

he was cited, and no convictions for 

moving violations in a CMV. 

Dewayne L. Cunningham 

Mr. Cunningham, 48, has aphakia and 

corneal scars in his left eye due to a 

traumatic incident in 1988. The visual 

acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in 

his left eye, hand motion. Following an 

examination in 2014, his optometrist 

stated, ‘‘Mr. Cunningham does have 

sufficient vision and can operate a 

Commercial Vehicle. [sic]’’ Mr. 

Cunningham reported that he has driven 

straight trucks for six years, 

accumulating 180,000 miles, and 

tractor-trailer combinations for 9 years, 

accumulating 495,000 miles. He holds a 

Class AM CDL from Illinois. His driving 

record for the last 3 years shows no 

crashes and no convictions for moving 

violations in a CMV. 

Robert W. Cushing 

Mr. Cushing, 60, has had atypical 

macular degeneration in his left eye 

since 2006. The visual acuity in his 

right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 

20/60. Following an examination in 

2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘His 

visual deficiency is stable, and it is 

being controlled with injections for 

Eylea on an as-needed basis. I believe 

that with continued care and, barring 

any unforeseen complications, Mr. 

Cushing should be able to perform 

driving tasks required to operate a 

commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Cushing 

reported that he has driven straight 

trucks for 38 years, accumulating 

950,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL 

from New Hampshire. His driving 

record for the last 3 years shows no 

crashes and no convictions for moving 

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Joel K. Cutchin 

Mr. Cutchin, 51, has a prosthetic right 

eye due to a traumatic incident in 1976. 

The visual acuity in his right eye is no 

light perception, and in his left eye, 20/ 

20. Following an examination in 2014, 

his optometrist stated, ‘‘His vision is 

certainly good and stable enough to 

operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. 

Cutchin reported that he has driven 

straight trucks for 23 years, 

accumulating 1.61 million miles. He 

holds an operator’s license from 

Virginia. His driving record for the last 

3 years shows one crash, to which he 

did not contribute and was not cited, 

and one conviction for a moving 

violation in a CMV; he was cited for 

following too closely. 

Keith Dionisi 

Mr. Dionisi, 49, has glaucoma in his 

right eye due to a traumatic incident in 

2000. The visual acuity in his right eye 

is hand motion, and in his left eye, 20/ 

20. Following an examination in 2014, 

his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my 

medical opinion, I feel that Mr. Dionisi 

has sufficient visual acuity as well as 

visual field to continue to perform his 

driving tasks as a commercial driver.’’ 

Mr. Dionisi reported that he has driven 

tractor-trailer combinations for 24 years, 

accumulating 720,000 miles. He holds a 

Class CA CDL from Michigan. His 

driving record for the last 3 years shows 

no crashes and no convictions for 

moving violations in a CMV. 

Wolfgang K. Faulkingham 

Mr. Faulkingham, 53, has had 

enucleation secondary to angle closure 

glaucoma in his right eye since 1999. 

The visual acuity in his right eye is no 

light perception, and in his left eye, 20/ 

20. Following an examination in 2014, 

his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my opinion, 

based on the excellent corrected visual 

acuity and full field of vision of the left 

eye, I feel that Mr. Faulkingham does 

have sufficient vision to perform the 

driving tasks required to operate a 

commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Faulkingham 

reported that he has driven straight 

trucks for 16 years, accumulating 1.12 

million miles, and tractor-trailer 

combinations for 21 years, accumulating 

1.26 million miles. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Maine. His driving record for 

the last 3 years shows no crashes and no 

convictions for moving violations in a 

CMV. 

John D. Fortino Jr. 

Mr. Fortino, 54, has had strabismic 

amblyopia in his left eye since birth. 

The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 

20, and in his left eye, 20/200. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical 

opinion John has adequate visional [sic] 

function to safely perform the driving 

tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ 

Mr. Fortino reported that he has driven 

straight trucks for 33 years, 

accumulating 1.98 million miles. He 

holds a Class BM CDL from New York. 

His driving record for the last 3 years 

shows 2 crashes, in which he 

contributed to and was cited for one, 

and did not contribute and was not 

cited for the other, and no convictions 

for moving violations in a CMV. 

Ricky J. Franklin 

Mr. Franklin, 65, has had a central 

retinal vein occlusion in his right eye 

since 2006. The visual acuity in his 

right eye is light perception, and in his 

left eye, 20/20. Following an 

examination in 2014, his optometrist 

stated, ‘‘Rick has adequate vision to 

operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. 

Franklin reported that he has driven 

straight trucks for 48 years, 

accumulating 48,000 miles, and tractortrailer combinations for 44 years, 

accumulating 22,000 miles. He holds a 

Class A CDL from Oregon. His driving 

record for the last 3 years shows no 

crashes and no convictions for moving 

violations in a CMV. 

James P. Gapinski 

Mr. Gapinski, 68, has had central 

retinal vein occlusion in his left eye 

since 2011. The visual acuity in his 

right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 

20/200. Following an examination in 

2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘I 

certify that the patient has sufficient 

vision to perform the driving tasks 

required to operate a commercial 

vehicle.’’ Mr. Gapinski reported that he 

has driven tractor-trailer combinations 

for 45 years, accumulating 6.3 million 

miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 

Minnesota. His driving record for the 

last 3 years shows no crashes and no 

convictions for moving violations in a 

CMV. 

Harley D. Gray 

Mr. Gray, 26, has had refractive 

amblyopia in his left eye since birth. 

The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 

20, and in his left eye, 20/100. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

optometrist stated, ‘‘Harley has 

refractive amblyopia in his left eye. My 

medical opinion is that Harley is well 

adapted to this condition and is capable 

of doing any task presented to him.’’ Mr. 

Gray reported that he has driven straight 

trucks for 2 years, accumulating 5,200 

miles. He holds a Class BM CDL from 

Illinois. His driving record for the last 

3 years shows no crashes and no 

convictions for moving violations in a 

CMV. 

David N. Groff 

Mr. Groff, 60, has complete loss of 

vision in his left eye due to a traumatic 

incident in childhood. The visual acuity 

in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left 

eye, no light perception. Following an 

examination in 2014, his optometrist 

stated, ‘‘Safe to operate Commercial 

Vehicle! Sufficient Vision 

demonstrated!’’ Mr. Groff reported that 

he has driven straight trucks for 34 

years, accumulating 408,000 miles, and 

tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, 

accumulating 180,000 miles. He holds a 

Class AM CDL from Pennsylvania. His 

driving record for the last 3 years shows 

no crashes and no convictions for 

moving violations in a CMV. 

Robert J. Hansen 

Mr. Hansen, 54, has a prosthetic left 

eye due to a traumatic incident in 

childhood. The visual acuity in his right 

eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light 

perception. Following an examination 

in 2014, his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my 

opinion, Robert Hansen has sufficient 

vision to perform all the driving tasks 

required to drive a commercial vehicle.’’ 

Mr. Hansen reported that he has driven 

straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 

24,000 miles. He holds an operator’s 

license from Minnesota. His driving 

record for the last 3 years shows no 

crashes and no convictions for moving 

violations in a CMV. 

Adrian Haro 

Mr. Haro, 59, has had amblyopia in 

his right eye since childhood. The 

visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, 

and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an 

examination in 2014, his 

ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘I believe Mr. 

Haro’s vision is sufficient to perform all 

the tasks necessary to operate a 

commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Haro reported 

that he has driven straight trucks for 5 

years, accumulating 150,000 miles, and 

tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, 

accumulating 2.55 million miles. He 

holds a Class A CDL from Colorado. His 

driving record for the last 3 years shows 

no crashes and one conviction for a 

moving violation in a CMV; he failed to 

yield to an emergency vehicle. 

Kevin L. Himes 

Mr. Himes, 56, has had esotropia and 

optic nerve hypoplasia in his left eye 

since birth. The visual acuity in his 

right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 

20/300. Following an examination in 

2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In 

my medical opinion Kevin Himes has 

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to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. 

Himes reported that he has driven 

straight trucks for 37 years, 

accumulating 1.11 million miles, and 

tractor-trailer combinations for 37 years, 

accumulating 37,000 miles. He holds a 

Class A CDL from Colorado. His driving 

record for the last 3 years shows no 

crashes and no convictions for moving 

violations in a CMV. 

Ervin A. James, Jr. 

Mr. James, 62, has had a retinal 

detachment in his right eye since 1970. 

The visual acuity in his right eye is light 

perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical 

opinion, Mr. James has stable vision and 

is able to operate a commercial vehicle 

safely without complications or 

restrictions.’’ Mr. James reported that he 

has driven straight trucks for 33 years, 

accumulating 346,500 miles. He holds 

an operator’s license from North 

Carolina. His driving record for the last 

3 years shows no crashes and no 

convictions for moving violations in a 

CMV. 

Jeffrey G. Kalla 

Mr. Kalla, 49, has had refractive 

amblyopia in his left eye since birth. 

The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 

20, and in his left eye, counting fingers. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Amblyopia OS 

. . . also noted are mylenated nerve 

fibers OS . . . decreased central acuity 

and mildly decreased peripheral field 

. . . Unlikely to interfere with his 

ability to safely operate a commercial 

vehicle.’’ Mr. Kalla reported that he has 

driven buses for 9 years, accumulating 

180,000 miles. He holds a Class C CDL 

from Nevada. His driving record for the 

last 3 years shows no crashes and no 

convictions for moving violations in a 

CMV. 

Jackie Lee 

Mr. Lee, 48, has had a macular hole 

in his left eye since 2010. The visual 

acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in 

his left eye, 20/400. Following an 

examination in 2014, his optometrist 

stated, ‘‘In conclusion, it is my 

professional opinion that Mr. Lee has 

sufficient visual acuity and field of 

vision to continue operating commercial 

vehicle.’’ Mr. Lee reported that he has 

driven straight trucks for 4 years, 

accumulating 150,000 miles, and 

tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years, 

accumulating 140,000 miles. He holds a 

Class A CDL from Florida. His driving 

record for the last 3 years shows no 

crashes and no convictions for moving 

violations in a CMV. 

Joseph J. Lewis 

Mr. Lewis, 64, has had amblyopia in 

his right eye due to a traumatic incident 

in childhood. The visual acuity in his 

right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 

20/25. Following an examination in 

2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘The 

patient has sufficient vision to perform 

the driving tasks required to operate a 

commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Lewis 

reported that he has driven straight 

trucks for 1 year, accumulating 30,000 

miles, and tractor-trailer combinations 

for 12 years, accumulating 1.2 million 

miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 

Washington. His driving record for the 

last 3 years shows two crashes, to which 

he did not contribute and was not cited, 

and one conviction for a moving 

violation in a CMV; he disobeyed a road 

sign. 

Keith A. Looney, Jr. 

Mr. Looney, 27, has had amblyopia in 

his right eye since childhood. The 

visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, 

and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an 

examination in 2014, his optometrist 

stated, ‘‘Based on today’s findings, 

November 5, 2014, Keith Looney, JR. 

[sic] displayed sufficient visual ability 

to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. 

Looney reported that he has driven 

straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 

120,000 miles. He holds an operator’s 

license from Arkansas. His driving 

record for the last 3 years shows no 

crashes and no convictions for moving 

violations in a CMV. 

Van C. Mac 

Mr. Mac, 38, has a retinal detachment 

in his left eye due to a traumatic 

incident in 1999. The visual acuity in 

his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 

20/200. Following an examination in 

2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘His 

vision has been stable for the past 15 

years and there is no contraindication to 

operating a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. 

Mac reported that he has driven straight 

trucks for 15 years, accumulating 

195,000 miles. He holds an operator’s 

license from Illinois. His driving record 

for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 

no convictions for moving violations in 

a CMV. 

Michael P. McCabe 

Mr. McCabe, 56, has decreased vision 

and loss of central field in his left eye 

due to a traumatic incident in 

childhood. The visual acuity in his right 

eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘I hereby certify 

that, in my medical opinion, Mr. Mc 

Cabe [sic] has sufficient vision to 

perform driving tasks required to 

operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. 

McCabe reported that he has driven 

straight trucks for 6.5 years, 

accumulating 4,550 miles. He holds a 

chauffer’s license from Michigan. His 

driving record for the last 3 years shows 

no crashes and no convictions for 

moving violations in a CMV. 

Chris D. McCance 

Mr. McCance, 50, has had myopic 

macular degeneration in his right eye 

since 2002. The visual acuity in his 

right eye is 20/100, and in his left eye, 

20/20. Following an examination in 

2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘It is 

my medical opinion that he has 

sufficient vision to drive a commercial 

vehicle.’’ Mr. McCance reported that he 

has driven straight trucks for 17 years, 

accumulating 425,000 miles. He holds a 

Class CM CDL from Illinois. His driving 

record for the last 3 years shows no 

crashes and no convictions for moving 

violations in a CMV. 

Michael W. McCann 

Mr. McCann, 54, has had amblyopia 

in his right eye since childhood. The 

visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, 

and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an 

examination in 2014, his optometrist 

stated, ‘‘His present visual status is 

sufficient to perform driving tasks 

required to operate a commercial 

vehicle.’’ Mr. McCann reported that he 

has driven straight trucks for 19 years, 

accumulating 570,000 miles. He holds a 

Class M CDL from Virginia. His driving 

record for the last 3 years shows no 

crashes and no convictions for moving 

violations in a CMV. 

O’Dell M. McKnight 

Mr. McKnight, 77, has complete loss 

of vision in his right eye due to a 

traumatic incident in 1959. The visual 

acuity in his right eye is no light 

perception, and in his left eye, 20/40. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

optometrist stated, ‘‘Certifies that in his/ 

her medical opinion, you have sufficient 

vision to perform the driving tasks 

required to operate a commercial 

vehicle. OK.’’ Mr. McKnight reported 

that he has driven tractor-trailer 

combinations for 47 years, accumulating 

2.1 million miles. He holds a Class A 

CDL from South Carolina. His driving 

record for the last 3 years shows no 

crashes and no convictions for moving 

violations in a CMV. 

Anthony R. Melton 

Mr. Melton, 44, has had amblyopia in 

his left eye since childhood. The visual 

acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in 

his left eye, 20/70. Following an 

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stated, ‘‘His visual deficiency is called 

amblyopia and has likely been present 

for many years . . . In my opinion Mr. 

Melton is capable of operating a 

commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Melton 

reported that he has driven straight 

trucks for 2.5 years, accumulating 4,680 

miles. He holds a Class D CDL from 

South Carolina. His driving record for 

the last 3 years shows no crashes and no 

convictions for moving violations in a 

CMV. 

Preston S. Nehring 

Mr. Nehring, 55, has had complete 

loss of vision due to a retinal vein 

occlusion in his left eye since 2010. The 

visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, 

and in his left eye, light perception. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my medical 

opinion, he has sufficient vision to drive 

a commercial vehicle using his right 

eye.’’ Mr. Nehring reported that he has 

driven tractor-trailer combinations for 

34 years, accumulating 5.3 million 

miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 

Florida. His driving record for the last 

3 years shows no crashes and no 

convictions for moving violations in a 

CMV. 

Dennis J. Oie 

Mr. Oie, 55, has had exotropia in his 

right eye since childhood. The visual 

acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in 

his left eye, 20/20. Following an 

examination in 2014, his optometrist 

stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Dennis 

Oie has sufficient vision to perform the 

driving tasks required to operate a 

commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Oie reported 

that he has driven straight trucks for 30 

years, accumulating 1.5 million miles. 

He holds a Class A CDL from 

Minnesota. His driving record for the 

last 3 years shows no crashes and no 

convictions for moving violations in a 

CMV. 

Orlan R. Ott 

Mr. Ott, 71, has had ischemic optic 

neuropathy in his left eye since 1995. 

The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 

20, and in his left eye, 20/50. Following 

an examination in 2014, his optometrist 

stated, ‘‘In my opinion Mr. Ott has 

sufficient stable vision to operate a 

commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Ott reported 

that he has driven straight trucks for 50 

years, accumulating 250,000 miles, and 

tractor-trailer combinations for 50 years, 

accumulating 375,000 miles. He holds a 

Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving 

record for the last 3 years shows no 

crashes and no convictions for moving 

violations in a CMV. 

Rodney W. Phelps 

Mr. Phelps, 49, has had refractive 

amblyopia in his right eye since 

childhood. The visual acuity in his right 

eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/20. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical 

opinion, Mr. Phelp’s [sic] has sufficient 

vision to perform the driving tasks 

required to operate a commercial 

vehicle.’’ Mr. Phelps reported that he 

has driven straight trucks for 22 years, 

accumulating 422,400 miles. He holds 

an operator’s license from Kentucky. His 

driving record for the last 3 years shows 

no crashes and no convictions for 

moving violations in a CMV. 

Leonardo Polonski 

Mr. Polonski, 61, has had high 

myopia and amblyopia in his right eye 

since birth. The visual acuity in his 

right eye is hand motion, and in his left 

eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 

2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘I 

certify that in my medical opinion, as an 

ophthalmologist and as the main 

provider of his eye care for the past 15 

years, that Mr. Polonski has sufficient 

vision to perform the driving tasks 

required to operate a commercial 

vehicle.’’ Mr. Polonski reported that he 

has driven straight trucks for 43 years, 

accumulating 946,000 miles. He holds a 

Class B CDL from Massachusetts. His 

driving record for the last 3 years shows 

no crashes and no convictions for 

moving violations in a CMV. 

Don C. Powell, Jr. 

Mr. Powell, 59, has had strabismic 

amblyopia in his left eye since 

childhood. The visual acuity in his right 

eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Mr. Powell has 

sufficient vision to perform the driving 

requirements to operate a commercial 

vehicle.’’ Mr. Powell reported that he 

has driven buses for 3 years, 

accumulating 126,000 miles. He holds a 

Class B CDL from New York. His driving 

record for the last 3 years shows no 

crashes and no convictions for moving 

violations in a CMV. 

Luis A. Ramos 

Mr. Ramos, 53, has had strabismic 

amblyopia and exotropia in his left eye 

since childhood. The visual acuity in 

his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 

20/200. Following an examination in 

2014, his optometrist stated, ‘‘The visual 

deficiency that the patient has in the left 

eye is stable, and it is in my professional 

opinion that this patient would be able 

to perform the functions of commercial 

vehicle operation.’’ Mr. Ramos reported 

that he has driven straight trucks for 30 

years, accumulating 1.2 million miles. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Florida. 

His driving record for the last 3 years 

shows no crashes and one conviction for 

a moving violation in a CMV; he 

exceeded the speed limit by 15 mph. 

Kevin C. Rich 

Mr. Rich, 60, has had retinal vascular 

occlusion in his right eye since 2009. 

The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 

200, and in his left eye, 20/15. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

optometrist stated, ‘‘It is my 

professional opinion that he can safely 

operate a commercial vehicle with his 

current glasses.’’ Mr. Rich reported that 

he has driven tractor-trailer 

combinations for 25 years, accumulating 

937,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL 

from North Carolina. His driving record 

for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 

no convictions for moving violations in 

a CMV. 

Ronald D. Schwab 

Mr. Schwab, 63, has had amblyopia in 

his right eye since childhood. The 

visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150, 

and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an 

examination in 2014, his optometrist 

stated, ‘‘In my opinion Ronald has 

sufficient vision to operate a 

commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Schwab 

reported that he has driven straight 

trucks for 10 years, accumulating 

300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer 

combinations for 30 years, accumulating 

2.48 million miles. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Minnesota. His driving record 

for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 

one conviction for a moving violation in 

a CMV; he exceeded the speed limit by 

15 mph. 

Gary W. Shelton, Jr. 

Mr. Shelton, 41, has had a full 

thickness macular hole in his left eye 

since 1991. The visual acuity in his 

right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 

20/100. Following an examination in 

2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Yes 

in my medical opinion Mr. Shelton has 

sufficient vision to drive a commercial 

vehicle.’’ Mr. Shelton reported that he 

has driven straight trucks for 22 years, 

accumulating 110,000 miles, and 

tractor-trailer combinations for one year, 

accumulating 7,500 miles. He holds a 

Class A CDL from Florida. His driving 

record for the last 3 years shows no 

crashes and no convictions for moving 

violations in a CMV. 

Gerardo Silva 

Mr. Silva, 35, has had refractive 

amblyopia in his left eye since 

childhood. The visual acuity in his right 

eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/100. 


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Following an examination in 2014, his 

optometrist stated, ‘‘It is in my 

professional opinion that Gerardo Silva 

meets requirements to drive a 

commercial vehicle equipped with side 

view mirrors on both right and left 

sides.’’ Mr. Silva reported that he has 

driven straight trucks for 14 years, 

accumulating 18,200 miles. He holds an 

operator’s license from Illinois. His 

driving record for the last 3 years shows 

no crashes and no convictions for 

moving violations in a CMV. 

James A. Spittal 

Mr. Spittal, 57, has had ophthalmic 

artery occluded by calcium embolus in 

his right eye since 1991. The visual 

acuity in his right eye is no light 

perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

optometrist stated, ‘‘I certify that Jim 

Spittal has sufficient vision to perform 

the driving tasks required to operate a 

commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Spittal 

reported that he has driven straight 

trucks for 12 years, accumulating 

201,600 miles, and tractor-trailer 

combinations for 9 years, accumulating 

900,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL 

from Oregon. His driving record for the 

last 3 years shows no crashes and no 

convictions for moving violations in a 

CMV. 

Paul J. Stewart 

Mr. Stewart, 40, has had amblyopia in 

his left eye since childhood. The visual 

acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in 

his left eye, 20/200. Following an 

examination in 2014, his optometrist 

stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Mr. 

Stewart has sufficient vision and visual 

field capabilities to perform the driving 

tasks required to operate a commercial 

vehicle.’’ Mr. Stewart reported that he 

has driven tractor-trailer combinations 

for 17 years, accumulating 467,500 

miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 

Colorado. His driving record for the last 

3 years shows no crashes and no 

convictions for moving violations in a 

CMV. 

David A. Stinelli 

Mr. Stinelli, 57, has complete loss of 

vision in his right eye due to a traumatic 

incident in childhood. The visual acuity 

in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left 

eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 

2014, his optometrist stated, ‘‘In the 

state of Pennsylvania the patient 

exceeds the minimal visual acuity 

required to operate a motor vehicle. 

Also, his peripheral vision exceeds 120 

degrees in the horizontal meridian. It is 

my opinion that David can operate a 

commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Stinelli 

reported that he has driven straight 

trucks for 40 years, accumulating two 

million miles. He holds a Class B CDL 

from Pennsylvania. His driving record 

for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 

no convictions for moving violations in 

a CMV. 

Ingrid V. Taylor 

Ms. Taylor, 49, has had optic nerve 

damage due to glaucoma in her left eye 

since 2009. The visual acuity in her 

right eye is 20/20, and in her left eye, 

20/50. Following an examination in 

2014, her ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘It is 

my medical opinion that Ms. Taylor has 

sufficient vision to operate a 

commercial vehicle.’’ Ms. Taylor 

reported that she has driven straight 

trucks for 2 years, accumulating 11,000 

miles, and tractor-trailer combinations 

for 14 years, accumulating 1.33 million 

miles. She holds a Class CA CDL from 

Michigan. Her driving record for the last 

3 years shows one crash, to which she 

did contribute, and no convictions for 

moving violations in a CMV. 

Roger A. Thein, Jr. 

Mr. Thein, 47, has had amblyopia in 

his right eye since birth. The visual 

acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in 

his left eye, 20/20. Following an 

examination in 2014, his optometrist 

stated, ‘‘I have no concerns of Roger 

Thein’s ability to safely operate a 

commercial motor vehicle. His vision is 

stable and has been unchanged his 

entire life. It is my medical opinion that 

Roger Thein is safe to drive a 

commercial motor vehicle.’’ Mr. Thein 

reported that he has driven straight 

trucks for 13 years, accumulating 78,000 

miles. He holds an operator’s license 

from Wisconsin. His driving record for 

the last 3 years shows no crashes and no 

convictions for moving violations in a 

CMV. 

Russell E. Ward 

Mr. Ward, 57, has had strabismus 

amblyopia in his right eye since birth. 

The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 

400, and in his left eye, 20/20. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

optometrist stated, ‘‘Patient Russell 

Ward has adequate vision to drive a 12 

ft [sic] box truck.’’ Mr. Ward reported 

that he has driven straight trucks for 22 

years, accumulating 528,000 miles. He 

holds an operator’s license from New 

Hampshire. His driving record for the 

last 3 years shows no crashes and no 

convictions for moving violations in a 

CMV. 

Bobby M. Warren 

Mr. Warren, 58, has had corneal 

scarring in his left eye due to a 

traumatic incident in 1979. The visual 

acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in 

his left eye, light perception. Following 

an examination in 2014, his optometrist 

stated, ‘‘Based upon my findings and 

medical expertise, I . . . hereby certify 

Bobby Warren to be visually able to 

safely operate a commercial motor 

vehicle.’’ Mr. Warren reported that he 

has driven straight trucks for 30 years, 

accumulating 600,000 miles. He holds 

an operator’s license from Kentucky. His 

driving record for the last 3 years shows 

no crashes and no convictions for 

moving violations in a CMV. 

Steven E. Williams 

Mr. Williams, 44, has had optic nerve 

damage in his right eye due to a 

traumatic incident in 1991. The visual 

acuity in his right eye is no light 

perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. 

Following an examination in 2014, his 

ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘His condition 

is stable and he has sufficient vision to 

perform the driving task required to 

operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. 

Williams reported that he has driven 

straight trucks for 6.5 years, 

accumulating 406,250 miles, and 

tractor-trailer combinations for 14 years, 

accumulating 945,000 miles. He holds a 

Class AM CDL from Georgia. His driving 

record for the last 3 years shows no 

crashes and no convictions for moving 

violations in a CMV. 

Rex A. Wright 

Mr. Wright, 50, has had amblyopia in 

his left eye since childhood. The visual 

acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in 

his left eye, 20/80. Following an 

examination in 2014, his optometrist 

stated, ‘‘It is my impression that his 

amblyopia would not interfere with Mr. 

Wright’s driving at this time and I feel 

that his commercial truck driver’s 

license should be renewed.’’ Mr. Wright 

reported that he has driven straight 

trucks for 22 years, accumulating 52,800 

miles. He holds a Class B CDL from 

Illinois. His driving record for the last 

3 years shows no crashes and no 

convictions for moving violations in a 

CMV. 

Vantha Yeam 

Mr. Yeam, 46, has a dense cataract in 

his right eye due to a traumatic incident 

in 1990. The visual acuity in his right 

eye is light perception, and in his left 

eye, 20/30. Following an examination in 

2014, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Given 

these results, in my opinion he has 

sufficient vision and visual fields to 

drive a commercial vehicle, however it 

is up to the Department of 

Transportation to make the final 

decision.’’ Mr. Yeam reported that he 

has driven straight trucks for 10 years, 


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accumulating 120,000 miles, and 

tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years, 

accumulating 100,000 miles. He holds a 

Class AM CDL from Pennsylvania. His 

driving record for the last 3 years shows 

no crashes and no convictions for 

moving violations in a CMV. 

III. Public Participation and Request for 

Comments 

FMCSA encourages you to participate 

by submitting comments and related 

materials. 

Submitting Comments 

If you submit a comment, please 

include the docket number for this 

notice, indicate the specific section of 

this document to which each comment 

applies, and provide a reason for each 

suggestion or recommendation. 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 the Agency can contact you if it has 

questions regarding your submission. 

To submit your comment online, go to 

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

docket number FMCSA–2014–0300 in 

the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search. 

When the new screen appears, click on 

‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your 

comment into the text box in the 

following screen. Choose whether you 

are submitting your comment as an 

individual or on behalf of a third party 

and then submit. 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. 

FMCSA will consider all comments 

and material received during the 

comment period and may change this 

notice based on your comments. 

Viewing Comments and Documents 

To view comments, as well as 

documents mentioned in this preamble 

as being available in the docket, go to 

http://www.regulations.gov and insert 

the docket number. 

FMCSA–2014–0300 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ 

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

‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ button and 

choose the document listed to review. If 

you do not have access to the Internet, 

you may view the docket online by 

visiting the Docket Management Facility 

in Room W12–140 on the ground floor 

of the DOT West Building, 1200 New 

Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 

20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., 

Monday through Friday, except Federal 

holidays. 

Issued on: January 2, 2015. 

Larry W. Minor, 

Associate Administrator for Policy. 

[FR Doc. 2015–00602 Filed 1–15–15; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration 

[FMCSA Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0308] 

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption 

Applications; Diabetes Mellitus 

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration (FMCSA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of final disposition. 

SUMMARY: FMCSA confirms its decision 

to exempt 52 individuals from its rule 

prohibiting persons with insulin-treated 

diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating 

commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in 

interstate commerce. The exemptions 

enable these individuals to operate 

CMVs in interstate commerce. 

DATES: The exemptions were effective 

on December 9, 2014. The exemptions 

expire on December 9, 2016. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

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

Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, 

fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Room 

W64–224, Department of 

Transportation, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE., 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. 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: In accordance with 5 

U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments 

from the public to better inform its 

rulemaking process. DOT posts these 

comments, without edit, including any 

personal information the commenter 

provides, to www.regulations.gov, as 

described in the system of records 

notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can 

be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. 

II. Background 

On November 7, 2014, FMCSA 

published a notice of receipt of Federal 

diabetes exemption applications from 

52 individuals and requested comments 

from the public (79 FR 66451). The 

public comment period closed on 

December 8, 2014, and one comment 

was received. 

FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility 

of the 52 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 

requirement for diabetes in 1970 

because several risk studies indicated 

that drivers with diabetes 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 

September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441), 

Federal Register 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 52 applicants have had ITDM 

over a range of 1 to 38 years. These 

applicants report no severe 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness or seizure, requiring 

the assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning 

symptoms, in the past 12 months and no 

recurrent (2 or more) severe 

hypoglycemic episodes in the past 5 

years. In each case, an endocrinologist 

verified that the driver has 


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