FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for six individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
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Notice of final disposition.
The exemptions were applicable on February 28, 2025. The exemptions expire on February 28, 2027.
| Document Number | 2025-13976 |
| FR Citation | 90 FR 34960 |
| Type | Notice |
| Published | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Effective Date | - |
| RIN | - |
| Docket ID | Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0124 |
| Pages | 34960–34961 (2 pages) |
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| Doc # | Type | Title | Published |
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| 2025-21430 | Notice | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Appl... | Nov 28, 2025 |
| 2025-07768 | Notice | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Appl... | May 5, 2025 |
| 2025-07769 | Notice | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Appl... | May 5, 2025 |
| 2025-05253 | Notice | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Appl... | Mar 27, 2025 |
| 2024-28241 | Notice | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Appl... | Dec 3, 2024 |
| 2024-24852 | Notice | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Appl... | Oct 25, 2024 |
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