FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 12 individuals for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition that is likely to cause a loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to drive in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
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Notice of applications for exemption; request for comments.
Comments must be received on or before September 11, 2024.
| Document Number | 2024-17801 |
| FR Citation | 89 FR 65703 |
| Type | Notice |
| Published | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Effective Date | - |
| RIN | - |
| Docket ID | Docket No. FMCSA-2024-0024 |
| Pages | 65703–65705 (3 pages) |
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| 2024-21721 | Notice | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Appl... | Sep 24, 2024 |
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