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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received applications from 11 individuals seeking an exemption from rules prohibiting people with epilepsy or seizure disorders from driving commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. These individuals are taking anti-seizure medication and have been seizure-free for varying periods, with support from their physicians for receiving an exemption. The agency is asking for public comments on these exemption requests by April 28, 2025. If approved, the exemptions would allow these applicants to legally operate commercial vehicles across state lines.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has announced the denial of requests from 37 individuals seeking exemptions from the vision requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These individuals wanted to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce, but upon evaluation, the FMCSA determined that granting these exemptions would not ensure a safety level equivalent to the existing standards. The reasons for denial included lack of experience with vision deficiencies, insufficient recent driving experience, or other issues such as unstable vision.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to extend the current Information Collection Request (ICR) titled "Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery." This initiative will help FMCSA communicate better with its customers and stakeholders by collecting feedback on their experiences. The feedback, which is voluntary and intended to be informative but not broadly generalizable, aims to improve service delivery. Comments must be submitted by April 13, 2021, and can be provided through several methods, including online or mail.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decided to deny Polytech Plastic Molding, Inc.'s request for an exemption that would allow their vehicles to use a special lighting module. This module, made by Intellistop, Inc., can make brake lights flash to improve visibility. FMCSA denied the request because Polytech didn't prove the modification would be as safe as the current standards, and because of a lack of legal operations data due to an inactive USDOT number. Although some comments supported the potential safety benefits, the agency was concerned about safety risks and proper regulatory compliance.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Part of the Department of Transportation, plans to renew an Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning waiver and exemption requirements. This is part of their effort to estimate the time and effort applicants must invest to comply with reporting requirements. A prior notice published on December 6, 2024, did not receive any public comments. The agency is increasing the estimated annual burden hours, citing a rise in expected applications, and invites further comments to assess the necessity and burden of this information collection by May 16, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received a request from James D. Welch for an exemption from the requirement for Air Reserve Technicians (ARTs) to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) when operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) for military purposes. While there is already an exception that applies to certain military drivers, it does not currently cover U.S. Reserve technicians like ARTs. Welch argues that obtaining a CDL places a burden on ARTs and the Air Force Reserve Command due to training costs. FMCSA is asking the public to comment on whether this exemption should apply to all U.S. Reserve technicians and to provide feedback by February 12, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received applications from 12 individuals seeking exemptions from a rule that generally prohibits people with epilepsy or related conditions from driving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. These individuals, who have had seizures but are currently under medication and seizure-free, want to be allowed to drive CMVs. The FMCSA is evaluating their qualifications and inviting public comments on these exemption requests by January 27, 2025. This notice reflects ongoing efforts to balance regulatory safety standards with opportunities for drivers managing medical conditions to legally operate CMVs.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering granting exemptions to 11 individuals from the vision requirements needed to drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. These exemptions, if approved, would allow these drivers, who have various vision impairments in one eye, to legally operate CMVs based on their safe driving history and medical evaluations. The public is invited to comment on these exemption requests until March 25, 2021, using various submission methods provided by FMCSA. The agency will review all comments to assess whether the exemptions meet the safety levels required by law.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking to renew an information collection request related to medical qualification requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers. This renewal is necessary to ensure that drivers meet the physical and medical standards required for safe operation on highways. The FMCSA is inviting public comments on whether this collection is necessary, its accuracy, and ways to minimize the associated burden. Comments must be received by February 7, 2025, and interested parties can submit them through the specified online platform.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has renewed an exemption allowing school bus driver applicants to skip the engine compartment part of the pre-trip inspection test, known as the "under-the-hood" test, when obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a school bus endorsement. This exemption is valid for two years, from November 28, 2024, to November 28, 2026, and it restricts drivers to operating school buses only within state boundaries. The renewal aims to address the shortage of school bus drivers by removing barriers related to outdated testing requirements, especially as the industry moves towards electric buses. Safety measures remain in place, and states choosing to use this exemption must report information regularly to ensure compliance and safety.