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  • 2021-02658 — Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8830
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting a truck driver named Matthew drive even though he has a special heart device that usually means he can't, and they want people to share what they think about it. They want to make sure it's still safe to let him drive.

  • 2025-00749 — Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3997
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received applications from two individuals seeking exemptions from a rule that prevents people with certain heart conditions, like those having an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), from driving commercial vehicles. If these exemptions are granted, it would allow these individuals to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce. The FMCSA is inviting the public to comment on these exemption requests by February 14, 2025. The aim is to evaluate whether these exemptions can maintain or improve safety standards.

    Simple Explanation

    The FMCSA is thinking about letting two people with special heart devices drive big trucks, even though usually they can't because of their heart problems. They want to hear what people think about this idea and if doing so would still keep everyone safe.