Federal Register #FMCSA20130122

FMCSA Renews Hearing Exemptions for 19 Interstate Commercial Drivers

This notice from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces the renewal of hearing requirement exemptions for 19 interstate commercial drivers: - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory exemption for individuals - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Action pertains to regulatory exemptions for 19 individual drivers with hearing impairments - Notable Requirements: - Exemptions allow hard of hearing and deaf individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce - Each exemption is valid for two years unless rescinded earlier - Exemption holders must: - Report crashes and citations within 30 days - Submit annual certified driving records - Not operate motorcoaches or buses with passengers - FMCSA reviewed each applicant's driving record and safety history before renewal - No contract value, products, or services are associated with this notice

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces its decision to renew exemptions for 19 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. These exemptions allow hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue operating CMVs in interstate commerce. The exemptions are granted for a period of two years and include specific terms and conditions such as reporting crashes and citations to FMCSA and prohibitions on operating motorcoaches or buses with passengers. The decision is based on evaluations of the applicants' driving records and safety analyses, concluding that the exemptions maintain a level of safety equivalent to or greater than compliance with the hearing standard.

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