FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 14 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.
Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates provided below.
| Document Number | 2025-21421 |
| FR Citation | 90 FR 54854 |
| Type | Notice |
| Published | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Effective Date | - |
| RIN | - |
| Docket ID | Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0125 |
| Pages | 54854–54856 (3 pages) |
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| 2025-13982 | Notice | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Appl... | Jul 24, 2025 |
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