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Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders, 4766-4767 [2020-01277]
Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 4766 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 17 / Monday, January 27, 2020 / Notices obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (76 FR 49528; 76 FR 61143; 78 FR 67460; 80 FR 67481; 83 FR 2306): Robert E. Morgan, Jr. (GA) The driver was included in docket number FMCSA–2011–0142. The exemption is applicable as of December 22, 2019, and will expire on December 22, 2021. As of December 24, 2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following nine individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (78 FR 63302; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 80 FR 67481; 83 FR 2306): Ernest J. Bachman (PA) Eugene R. Briggs (MI) Bradley R. Dishman (KY) Thomas G. Gholston (MS) Chad A. Miller (IA) Kerry R. Powers (IN) Robert Thomas (PA) Herman D. Truewell (FL) Janusz K. Wis (IL) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA–2013–0168; and FMCSA–2013–0169. Their exemptions are applicable as of December 24, 2019, and will expire on December 24, 2021. As of December 27, 2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following nine individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (64 FR 27027; 64 FR 51568; 66 FR 53826; 66 FR 63289; 66 FR 66966; 67 FR 10471; 67 FR 19798; 68 FR 64944; 68 FR 69434; 69 FR 19611; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 53412; 70 FR 57353; 70 FR 61493; 70 FR 67776; 70 FR 72689; 70 FR 74102; 74 FR 60021; 76 FR 75942; 78 FR 67452; 80 FR 67481; 83 FR 2306): Stanley E. Elliott (UT) Elmer E. Gockley (PA) Randall B. Laminack (TX) Robert W. Lantis (MT) Eldon Miles (IN) Neal A. Richard (LA) Rene R. Trachsel (OR) Kendle F. Waggle, Jr. (IN) DeWayne Washington (NC) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA– 2001–10578; FMCSA–2002–11426; FMCSA–2005–21711; and FMCSA– 2005–22194. Their exemptions are applicable as of December 27, 2019, and will expire on December 27, 2021. As of December 31, 2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following three individuals VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:54 Jan 24, 2020 Jkt 250001 have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (68 FR 61857; 68 FR 75715; 71 FR 646; 72 FR 71998; 74 FR 65846; 76 FR 78729; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 67462; 79 FR 4803; 80 FR 67481; 83 FR 2306): Martiniano L. Espinosa (FL) Dustin K. Heimbach (PA) and Lonnie Lomax, Jr. (IL) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA–2003–16241; and FMCSA–2013–0170. Their exemptions are applicable as of December 31, 2019, and will expire on December 31, 2021. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b), each exemption will be valid for 2 years from the effective date unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained prior to being granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b). Issued on: January 17, 2020. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2020–01283 Filed 1–24–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0389; FMCSA– 2013–0107; FMCSA–2016–0011; FMCSA– 2017–0181] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. AGENCY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for seven individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have ‘‘no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.’’ The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00145 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates provided below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, 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., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Operations, (202) 366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: I. Public Participation A. Viewing Documents and Comments To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this notice as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket number, FMCSA–2011–0389, FMCSA–2013–0107, FMCSA–2016– 0011, or FMCSA–2017–0181, in the keyword box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click the ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ button and choose the document to review. If you do not have access to the internet, you may view the docket online by visiting Docket Operations 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., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. B. 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.transportation.gov/privacy. II. Background On December 4, 2019, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision to renew exemptions for seven individuals from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) to operate a CMV in interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (84 FR 66440). The public comment period ended on January 3, 2020, and no comments were received. FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of these applicants and determined that renewing these exemptions would E:\FR\FM\27JAN1.SGM 27JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 17 / Monday, January 27, 2020 / Notices achieve a level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved by complying with § 391.41(b)(8). The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding epilepsy found in § 391.41(b)(8) states that a person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause the loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV. In addition to the regulations, FMCSA has published advisory criteria 1 to assist medical examiners in determining whether drivers with certain medical conditions are qualified to operate a CMV in interstate commerce. III. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES IV. Conclusion Based on its evaluation of the seven renewal exemption applications, FMCSA announces its decision to exempt the following drivers from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in § 391.41(b)(8). In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of November and are discussed below. As of November 6, 2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following four individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (84 FR 66440): Christopher Bird (OH) Ronald Bohr (IA) Joseph D’Angelo (NY) Craig Lasecki (WI) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA–2011–0389; FMCSA– 2013–0107; and FMCSA–2016–0011. Their exemptions are applicable as of November 6, 2019, and will expire on November 6, 2021. As of November 14, 2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following three individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (84 FR 66440): Gary J. 1 These criteria may be found in APPENDIX A TO PART 391—MEDICAL ADVISORY CRITERIA, section H. Epilepsy: § 391.41(b)(8), paragraphs 3, 4, and 5, which is available on the internet at https:// www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2015-title49-vol5/pdf/ CFR-2015-title49-vol5-part391-appA.pdf. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:54 Jan 24, 2020 Jkt 250001 Gress (PA); Kenneth Lewis (NC); and Sean Moran (MA). The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA–2017–0181. Their exemptions are applicable as of November 14, 2019, and will expire on November 14, 2021. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b), each exemption will be valid for 2 years from the effective date unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained prior to being granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b). Issued on: January 17, 2020. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2020–01277 Filed 1–24–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0102; FMCSA– 2014–0383] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. AGENCY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 11 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates provided below. SUMMARY: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, 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., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00146 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4767 material to the docket, contact Docket Operations, (202) 366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Participation A. Viewing Documents and Comments To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this notice as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov/ docket?D=FMCSA-2014-0102 or http:// www.regulations.gov/docket?D=FMCSA2014-0383 and choose the document to review. If you do not have access to the internet, you may view the docket online by visiting the Docket Operations 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., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. B. 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.transportation.gov/privacy. II. Background On August 28, 2019, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision to renew exemptions for 11 individuals from the hearing standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) to operate a CMV in interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (84 FR 45199). The public comment period ended on September 27, 2019, and no comments were received. FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of these applicants and determined that renewing these exemptions would achieve a level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved by complying with § 391.41(b)(11). The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding hearing found in § 391.41(b)(11) states that a person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person first perceives a forced whispered voice in the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American E:\FR\FM\27JAN1.SGM 27JAN1
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[FR Doc No: 2020-01277]
[Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0389; FMCSA-2013-0107; FMCSA-2016-0011; FMCSA-
2017-0181]
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for seven
Insert the docket number, FMCSA-2011-0389, FMCSA-2013-0107, FMCSA-2016-
0011, or FMCSA-2017-0181, in the keyword box, and click ``Search.''
docket online by visiting Docket Operations 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., ET, Monday through
On December 4, 2019, FMCSA published a notice announcing its
decision to renew exemptions for seven individuals from the epilepsy
and seizure disorders prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) to operate a
CMV in interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (84
FR 66440). The public comment period ended on January 3, 2020, and no
determined that renewing these exemptions would
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achieve a level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level
that would be achieved by complying with Sec.  391.41(b)(8).
Based on its evaluation of the seven renewal exemption
applications, FMCSA announces its decision to exempt the following
drivers from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in Sec.
groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of November
As of November 6, 2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), the following four individuals have satisfied the renewal
disorders prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (84 FR
66440):
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2011-0389; FMCSA-
2013-0107; and FMCSA-2016-0011. Their exemptions are applicable as of
November 6, 2019, and will expire on November 6, 2021.
As of November 14, 2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), the following three individuals have satisfied the
seizure disorders prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers
(84 FR 66440): Gary J. Gress (PA); Kenneth Lewis (NC); and Sean Moran
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2017-0181. Their
exemptions are applicable as of November 14, 2019, and will expire on
November 14, 2021.
[FR Doc. 2020-01277 Filed 1-24-20; 8:45 am]