[Federal Register: March 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 51)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2006-26601]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 74 individuals
for exemptions from the prohibition against persons with insulin-
treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial motor vehicles
(CMVs) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable
these individuals with ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 16, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Department of
Transportation (DOT) Docket Management System (DMS) Docket Number
FMCSA-2006-26601 using any of the following methods:
Web Site: http://dmses.dot.gov. Follow the instructions
for submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
All submissions must include the Agency name and docket number for
this Notice. Note that all comments received will be posted without
change to http://dms.dot.gov, including any personal information
provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading under Regulatory Notices.
To read background documents or comments received, go to http://dms.dot.gov
or to Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the Nassif
Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://dms.dot.gov at any time or Room PL-401
on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The DMS is available 24 hours each day, 365
days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard
or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting
comments online.
Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477; Apr. 11, 2000). This
information is also available at http://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Chief, Physical
Qualifications Division, (202) 366-4001, maggi.gunnels@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 8301,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
for a 2-year period if it finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a
level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that
would be achieved absent such exemption.'' The statute also allows the
Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. The 74
individuals listed in this notice have recently requested an exemption
from the diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), which applies to
drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce.
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Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of each
applicant to determine whether granting the exemption will achieve the
required level of safety mandated by the statute.
Qualifications of Applicants
Jonathon L. Apuan
Mr. Apuan, age 48, has had ITDM since 2001. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Apuan meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A Commercial Driver's License
(CDL) from California.
Olufemi A. Aruwajoye
Mr. Aruwajoye, 38, has had ITDM since 2005. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Aruwajoye meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class E operator's license from
Missouri, which allows him to drive any non-commercial combination of
motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight less than 26,001 pounds.
Scott D. Baroch
Mr. Baroch, 38, has had ITDM since 1981. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Baroch meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A Commercial
Driver's License (CDL) from Montana.
David M. Beard
Mr. Beard, 35, has had ITDM since 1996. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Beard meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado.
Andrew F. Behr
Mr. Behr, 32, has had ITDM since 2002. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic reactions
resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance of another
person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred
without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes management
and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using insulin,
and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Behr meets the requirements of
the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have diabetic
retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Oregon.
Brian C. Brainard
Mr. Brainard, 32, has had ITDM since 2004. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Brainard meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Connecticut.
David A. Broughton
Mr. Broughton, 39, has had ITDM since 1991. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Broughton meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class D operator's
license from Ohio.
Kelly G. Burke
Mr. Burke, 50, has had ITDM since 2005. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Burke meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington.
David R. Burton
Mr. Burton, 33, has had ITDM since 1985. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Burton meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Wyoming.
Michael G. Cary
Mr. Cary, 49, has had ITDM since 1995. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic reactions
resulting in loss
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of consciousness, requiring the assistance of another person, or
resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred without warning
in the past 5 years; understands diabetes management and monitoring;
and has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to
drive a CMV safely. Mr. Cary meets the requirements of the vision
standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined him in
2006 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds
a Class A CDL from Minnesota.
Esko G. Cate
Mr. Cate, 48, has had ITDM since 2005. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic reactions
resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance of another
person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred
without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes management
and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using insulin,
and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Cate meets the requirements of
the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have diabetic
retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington.
Richard I. Chandler
Mr. Chandler, 51, has had ITDM since 2001. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Chandler meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from South Carolina.
Stephen R. Clemens
Mr. Clemens, 46, has had ITDM since 1999. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Clemens meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Michigan.
Johnny W. Corbin
Mr. Corbin, 41, has had ITDM since 2002. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Corbin meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Kentucky.
Mark T. Cousins
Mr. Cousins, 44, has had ITDM since 1969. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Cousins meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2007 and certified that he has stable
proliferate diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class E operator's license
from South Carolina, which allows him to drive single unit vehicles
exceeding 26,000 pounds in gross weight, except motorcycles.
Emory B. Duke
Mr. Duke, 26, has had ITDM since 1991. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic reactions
resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance of another
person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred
without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes management
and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using insulin,
and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Duke meets the requirements of
the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined
him in 2006 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
He holds a Class C operator's license from Georgia.
Mark K. Eaton
Mr. Eaton, 34, has had ITDM since 2003. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Eaton meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota.
Chad L. Erickson
Mr. Erickson, 31, has had ITDM since 2006. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Erickson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington.
David E. Farvour
Mr. Farvour, 30, has had ITDM since 1989. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Farvour meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have
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diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington.
Brian A. Foss
Mr. Foss, 30, has had ITDM since 1982. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic reactions
resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance of another
person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred
without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes management
and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using insulin,
and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Foss meets the requirements of
the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist
examined him in 2007 and certified that he has stable nonproliferative
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C operator's license from
Wyoming.
Manuel A. Garcia
Mr. Garcia, 51, has had ITDM since 2004. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Garcia meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from
Illinois.
Marcus B. Garris
Mr. Garris, 42, has had ITDM since 1976. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Garris meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class D operator's license from
Connecticut.
John M. Gladu, Sr.
Mr. Gladu, 54, has had ITDM since 2002. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Gladu meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Maine.
William H. Grambusch
Mr. Grambusch, 46, has had ITDM since 2002. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Grambusch meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class 3 license from Hawaii,
which allows him to drive passenger vehicles of any gross vehicle
weight, buses designed to transport 15 or fewer occupants, and trucks/
vans weighing 15,000 lbs gross vehicle weight or less.
Michael J. Guido
Mr. Guido, 19, has had ITDM since 2002. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Guido meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class D operator's license from Ohio.
Kenneth M. Harrelson
Mr. Harrelson, 44, has had ITDM since 2001. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Harrelson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina.
Allan R. Harrison
Mr. Harrison, 58, has had ITDM since 2001. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Harrison meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Washington.
Kendal B. Heath
Mr. Heath, 49, has had ITDM since 2004. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Heath meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
North Carolina.
Randy A. Hicks
Mr. Hicks, 42, has had ITDM since 1973. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the
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past 5 years; understands diabetes management and monitoring; and has
stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive a
CMV safely. Mr. Hicks meets the requirements of the vision standard at
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and
certified that he has stable nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He
holds a Class A CDL from Kentucky.
Cameron D. Hubbard
Mr. Hubbard, 18, has had ITDM since 2005. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hubbard meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Virginia.
Jon D. Huntsinger
Mr. Huntsinger, 44, has had ITDM since 1975. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Huntsinger meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class 1 operator's
license from South Dakota, which allows him to drive cars and light
weight trucks.
Kirk J. Janczak
Mr. Janczak, 57, has had ITDM since 2005. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Janczak meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Washington.
Thomas E. Jannicelli
Mr. Jannicelli, 26, has had ITDM since 2006. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Jannicelli meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from New York.
Curtis L. Jewett
Mr. Jewett, 50, has had ITDM since 1974. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Jewett meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Maine.
Mark W. Johnson
Mr. Johnson, 42, has had ITDM since 1992. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Johnson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2007 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from West Virginia.
Robbie L. Jones
Mr. Jones, 58, has had ITDM since 2006. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Jones meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana.
Lucas J. Jordon
Mr. Jordon, 26, has had ITDM since 1998. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Jordon meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class D operator's license from
Florida.
Murl R. Kimmel
Mr. Kimmel, 40, has had ITDM since 1999. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Kimmel meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.
Michael D. Landon, II
Mr. Landon, 22, has had ITDM since 1990. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss
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of consciousness, requiring the assistance of another person, or
resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred without warning
in the past 5 years; understands diabetes management and monitoring;
and has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to
drive a CMV safely. Mr. Landon meets the requirements of the vision
standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined him in
2006 and certified that he has stable nonproliferative diabetic
retinopathy. He holds a Class C operator's license from California.
Patrick B. Lavespere
Mr. Lavespere, 45, has had ITDM since 2006. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Lavespere meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C operator's
license from California.
Aaron W. Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence, 27, has had ITDM since 2000. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Lawrence meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C operator's license from
California.
Scott W. Loucks
Mr. Loucks, 47, has had ITDM since 2005. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Loucks meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Florida.
Jesse J. Louris
Mr. Louris, 23, has had ITDM since 1997. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Louris meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class D operator's license from
Minnesota.
Michael G. McIntosh
Mr. McIntosh, 48, has had ITDM since 1992. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. McIntosh meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington.
Gordon L. Mattocks
Mr. Mattocks, 60, has had ITDM since 2006. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Mattocks meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.
Kenneth C. Michael
Mr. Michael, 51, has had ITDM since 1997. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Michael meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C operator's
license from Texas.
David W. Mills
Mr. Mills, 28, has had ITDM since 2004. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Mills meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Idaho.
Ellis E. Murdock
Mr. Murdock, 43, has had ITDM since 1985. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Murdock meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Montana.
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Mark E. Murphy
Mr. Murphy, 42, has had ITDM since 1980. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Murphy meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class E driver's license
from West Virginia.
Daniel D. Neale
Mr. Neale, 30, has had ITDM since 1978. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Neale meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C operator's license from
California.
Judith A. Neel
Ms. Neel, 65, has had ITDM since 2005. Her endocrinologist examined
her in 2006 and certified that she has had no hypoglycemic reactions
resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance of another
person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred
without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes management
and monitoring; and has stable control of her diabetes using insulin,
and is able to drive a CMV safely. Ms. Neel meets the requirements of
the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her ophthalmologist
examined her in 2006 and certified that she has stable nonproliferative
diabetic retinopathy. She holds a Class B CDL from Indiana.
Richard J. Neeman
Mr. Neeman, 57, has had ITDM since 2001. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Neeman meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Minnesota.
Danny E. Norment
Mr. Norment, 41, has had ITDM since 2006. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Norment meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Tennessee.
Marvin H. Patterson
Mr. Patterson, 33, has had ITDM since 2003. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Patterson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
South Carolina.
John H. Pitts
Mr. Pitts, 50, has had ITDM since 1985. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Pitts meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota.
Kurt L. Podjaski
Mr. Podjaski, 43, has had ITDM since 2001. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Podjaski meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Wisconsin.
Lee M. Powell
Mr. Powell, 33, has had ITDM since 1988. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Powell meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Virginia.
Samuel N. Prindle
Mr. Prindle, 39, has had ITDM since 1994. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Prindle meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy.
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He holds a Class D operator's license from Illinois.
Ronald R. Reineke
Mr. Reineke, 67, has had ITDM since 1997. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Reineke meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Wisconsin.
Marks W. Sadowski
Mr. Sadowski, 45, has had ITDM since 1991. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Sadowski meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Indiana,
which allows him to drive any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight
rating of 16,000 pounds or more.
Thomas M. Sandahl
Mr. Sandahl, 36, has had ITDM since 2006. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Sandahl meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class D operator's license from
Wisconsin.
Bruce G. Scheffert
Mr. Scheffert, 44, has had ITDM since 1989. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Scheffert meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Iowa.
Carl W. Smith
Mr. Smith, 40, has had ITDM since 1978. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Smith meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Virginia.
Theodore M. Smith
Mr. Smith, 46, has had ITDM since 1983. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Smith meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Illinois.
Gilbert E. Strickland
Mr. Strickland, 43, has had ITDM since 2006. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Strickland meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2007 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from New York.
John R. Thomas
Mr. Thomas, 40, has had ITDM since 1990. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Thomas meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
Everett Tolbert
Mr. Tolbert, 61, has had ITDM since 2004. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Tolbert meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas.
Kenneth R. Walker
Mr. Walker, 38, has had ITDM since 1996. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Walker meets the
requirements of the vision standard at
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49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in 2006 and
certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class
A CDL from Tennessee.
John L. Waite, Jr.
Mr. Waite, 56, has had ITDM since 2005. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Williams meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri.
Donald S. Welch
Mr. Welch, 64, has had ITDM since 1999. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Welch meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class D operator's license from Ohio.
James W. Williams
Mr. Williams, 49, has had ITDM since 2003. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Williams meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class D operator's license from
Oklahoma.
Milton L. Worsley
Mr. Worsley, 60, has had ITDM since 2006. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Worsley meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
South Carolina.
John A. Yarde
Mr. Yarde, 64, has had ITDM since 2004. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Yarde meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.
Anthony Ybarra
Mr. Ybarra, 52, has had ITDM since 1994. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2006 and certified that he has had no hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 5 years; understands diabetes
management and monitoring; and has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Ybarra meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2006 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Minnesota.
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 earlier in the
notice.
FMCSA notes that Section 4129 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible
and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-
LU) requires the Secretary to revise its diabetes exemption program
established on September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441).\1\ The revision must
provide for individual assessment of drivers with diabetes mellitus,
and be consistent with the criteria described in section 4018 of the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 31305).
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\1\ Section 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.
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Section 4129 requires: (1) The elimination of the requirement for
three years of experience operating CMVs while being treated with
insulin; and (2) the establishment of a specified minimum period of
insulin use to demonstrate stable control of diabetes before being
allowed to operate a CMV.
In response to section 4129, FMCSA made immediate revisions to the
diabetes exemption program established by the September 3, 2003 Notice.
FMCSA discontinued use of the 3-year driving experience and fulfilled
the requirements of section 4129 while continuing to ensure that
operation of CMVs by drivers with ITDM will achieve the requisite level
of safety required of all exemptions granted under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e).
Section 4129(d) also directed FMCSA to ensure that drivers of CMVs
with ITDM are not held to a higher standard than other drivers, with
the exception of limited operating, monitoring and medical requirements
that are deemed medically necessary. FMCSA concluded that all of the
operating, monitoring and medical requirements set out in the September
3, 2003 Notice, except as modified, were in compliance with section
4129(d). Therefore, all of the requirements set out in the September 3,
2003 Notice, except as modified in the notice in the Federal Register
on November 8, 2005 (70 FR 67777), remain in effect.
Issued on: March 12, 2007.
Pamela M. Pelcovits,
Office Director, Policy Plans and Regulations.
[FR Doc. E7-4835 Filed 3-15-07; 8:45 am]
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