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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering an application for a medical exemption for a commercial motor vehicle driver named Matthew Wackt. The exemption would allow Wackt to operate a commercial vehicle despite his implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), which is usually prohibited under safety regulations due to risks like syncope. The FMCSA seeks public comments on this exemption request to ensure that granting it would maintain or exceed current safety standards. Comments on this matter need to be submitted by March 11, 2021.

FMCSA has decided to exempt 10 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), allowing them to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce, despite being deaf or hard of hearing. This exemption, based on evidence showing that these drivers maintain a comparable level of safety, is effective from February 1, 2025, and will last for two years. The exempted drivers must follow specific conditions, such as reporting any accidents and maintaining driving records, and they are prohibited from driving passenger buses in interstate commerce. During the exemption period, states cannot enforce conflicting laws or regulations.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is renewing exemptions for six drivers who are hard of hearing or deaf. These exemptions allow them to continue driving commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce despite not meeting the standard hearing requirements. The exemptions are valid for two years, starting February 28, 2025, and require the drivers to report any crashes or violations, and ensure they carry a copy of the exemption while driving. The FMCSA has determined that renewing these exemptions is likely to maintain a safety level comparable to, or greater than, the standard requirements.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has decided to renew vision requirement exemptions for 53 commercial motor vehicle drivers. These exemptions allow the drivers to operate their vehicles despite not meeting vision requirements in one eye. This decision is based on evidence showing they can drive safely under these conditions. The exemptions are valid for two years, and each driver must continue to meet specific health and safety conditions to keep their exemption.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew vision exemptions for 26 drivers, allowing them to operate commercial motor vehicles even if they don't meet the vision requirement in one eye. These exemptions are for interstate commerce and each one is valid for two years unless revoked. The FMCSA evaluated the applications and found that the exemptions will maintain a safety level at least equal to the current regulation. Public participation was encouraged, and one supportive comment was received.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing changes to regulations for the American alligator to improve clarity and eliminate unnecessary rules, while still ensuring conservation efforts. The proposed rule aims to remove certain state-based sales conditions for alligator products, like hides, under the Endangered Species Act, which would streamline interstate and international commerce. These changes are in response to a petition from Louisiana and would help eliminate confusion between federal, state, and tribal regulations. Public comments on this proposed rule are invited until March 22, 2021.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is considering granting exemptions for 32 individuals who have a history of epilepsy or seizure disorders, allowing them to drive commercial motor vehicles across state lines. These individuals are currently taking medication and have been seizure-free for a significant period. FMCSA requests public comments on these exemption requests to ensure they meet safety requirements and provide an equivalent or higher level of safety than current regulations. The agency will review each applicant’s medical history and driving record before deciding.

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) 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) has decided to renew exemptions for 15 drivers with epilepsy or seizure disorders, allowing them to continue operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. These exemptions are renewed for two years and come with specific conditions, like staying seizure-free, maintaining stable treatment, and undergoing regular medical checks. If any conditions are violated, the exemption can be revoked. During the exemption period, no state laws contradicting this exemption can be enforced against exempt drivers. This decision aims to maintain a safety level equivalent to current regulations.