Federal Register #FMCSA-2013-0122

FMCSA Hearing Exemption Renewal for Interstate CMV Drivers

This notice from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) addresses the renewal of hearing exemptions for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is not a procurement opportunity - No products or services are requested - Key details: - Renewal of hearing exemptions for 12 individuals - Allows hard of hearing and deaf individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce - Exemptions subject to conditions: - Must report crashes and citations - Submit annual certified driving records - Prohibited from operating motorcoaches or buses with passengers - Exemptions are valid for a 2-year period - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this notice

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces the renewal of 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 renewed for a 2-year period, subject to specific terms and conditions including reporting crashes and citations, and prohibiting operation of motorcoaches or buses with passengers. Comments on the renewals must be received by October 26, 2026.

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