Federal Register #FMCSA-2026-0043

FMCSA Requests Public Comment on Medical Exemption Applications for Drivers with Epilepsy or Seizure Disorders

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is requesting public comment on applications for medical exemptions from four individuals with epilepsy or seizure disorders seeking permission to drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this notice pertains to individual medical exemptions - Products/Services Requested: - Evaluation and potential granting of medical exemptions for four individuals - Review of medical history, seizure-free periods, anti-seizure medication regimen, and physician support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must have a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or seizure disorder - Must demonstrate seizure-free status and ongoing medical management - Public input is requested to inform the exemption decision - No products, part numbers, or commercial quantities are involved; the focus is on regulatory medical exemptions for individual drivers

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces receipt of applications from four individuals seeking exemptions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations that prohibit persons with epilepsy or conditions likely to cause loss of consciousness from driving commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. If granted, these exemptions would allow these individuals, who have had seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication, to operate commercial motor vehicles. The notice requests public comments on these exemption applications by October 8, 2026. The FMCSA will evaluate the safety of granting these exemptions based on medical information, driving records, and public comments.

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