Federal Register #FMCSA20170057

FMCSA Medical Exemption Renewals for Commercial Drivers with Hearing and Seizure Conditions

This notice from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, announces the renewal of medical exemptions for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers with hearing impairments and epilepsy/seizure disorders. - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - Department of Transportation - Medical Programs Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory exemption for individual drivers. - Products/Services Requested: - Renewal of medical exemptions for 12 drivers with hearing impairments - Renewal of medical exemptions for 5 drivers with epilepsy or seizure disorders - No physical products or part numbers; services are regulatory in nature - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Exempted drivers must comply with strict medical monitoring and reporting requirements - Annual submission of medical and driving records - Reporting of crashes and citations - Maintenance of stable medical treatment - Prohibition on operating motorcoaches or buses with passengers - Exemptions are valid for two years and may be revoked if conditions are not met - Period of Performance: - Hearing exemptions: March 4, 2026 to March 4, 2028 - Epilepsy/seizure exemptions: February 19, 2026 to February 19, 2028

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces its decision to renew exemptions for 12 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 valid from March 4, 2026, to March 4, 2028, and include specific terms and conditions such as reporting crashes and citations, submitting annual medical and driving records, and prohibitions on operating motorcoaches or buses with passengers. The exemptions are granted based on safety analyses and public comments, ensuring a level of safety equivalent to or greater than compliance with the standard hearing requirement.

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