Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT).

Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 17 individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have “no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.” The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates provided below. Comments must be received on or before June 4, 2025.

You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket Management System Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0109, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0380, Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0323, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0008, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0313, Docket No. FMCSA-2020-0050, Docket No. FMCSA-2020-0053, Docket No. FMCSA-2022-0047, or Docket No. FMCSA-2023-0030 using any of the following methods:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov/​, insert the docket number (FMCSA-2013-0109, FMCSA-2014-0380, FMCSA-2015-0323, FMCSA-2016-0008, FMCSA-2016-0313, FMCSA-2020-0050, FMCSA-2020-0053, FMCSA-2022-0047, or FMCSA-2023-0030) in the keyword box and click “Search.” Next, sort the results by “Posted (Newer-Older),” choose the first notice listed, and click on the “Comment” button. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
• Mail: Dockets Operations; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
• Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
• Fax: (202) 493-2251.

To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. See the “Public Participation” portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for instructions on submitting comments.