[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 10, 2021)]
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[Pages 13758-13759]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2021-0001]

National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
(NACOSH); Request for Nominations

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: OSHA invites interested persons to submit nominations for
membership on the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety
and Health (NACOSH).

DATES: Nominations for NACOSH membership must be submitted (postmarked,
sent, transmitted or received) by May 10, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit nominations and supporting materials by one
of the following methods:
    Electronically: You may submit nominations, including attachments,
electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal
eRulemaking Portal. Follow the online instructions for making
submissions.
    OSHA will place comments and requests for a hearing, including
personal information, in the public docket, which will be available
online. Therefore OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting
personal information such as Social Security numbers and birthdates.
    Docket: To read or download comments or other material in the
docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov. Documents in the docket are
listed in the http://www.regulations.gov index; however, some
information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to
read or download through this website. All submissions, including
copyrighted material, are available for inspection through the OSHA
Docket Office. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for assistance in
locating docket submissions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Press inquiries: Frank Meilinger, Office of Communications,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of
Labor; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    General information and technical inquiries: Amy Wangdahl, Office
of Maritime and Agriculture, Directorate of Safety and Guidance,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of
Labor, telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary of Labor (Secretary) invites
interested individuals to submit nominations for membership on NACOSH.

I. Background

    The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C.
651, 656) established NACOSH to advise, consult with, and make
recommendations to the Secretary and the Secretary of Health and Human
Services (HHS Secretary) on matters relating to the administration of
the OSH Act. NACOSH is a continuing advisory committee of indefinite
duration.
    NACOSH operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2), implementing regulations (41 CFR part
102-3), the OSH Act, and OSHA's regulations on NACOSH (29 CFR part
1912a).
    The Committee shall meet at least two times a year (29 U.S.C.
656(a)(2)). Committee members serve without compensation, but OSHA
provides

travel and per diem expenses. NACOSH members serve staggered terms,
unless the member becomes unable to serve, resigns, ceases to be
qualified to serve, or is removed by the Secretary. The terms of six
NACOSH members expire on July 31, 2021.

II. NACOSH Membership

    NACOSH is comprised of 12 members, all of whom the Secretary
appoints. Accordingly, the Secretary seeks six committed members to
serve a two-year term. If a vacancy occurs before a term expires, the
Secretary may appoint a new member who represents the same interest as
the predecessor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The U.S.
Department of Labor (Department) is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks a broad-based and diverse NACOSH membership.
The Department will conduct a public records check of nominees before
their appointment using publicly available sources.
    Nominations of new members, or resubmissions of current or former
members, will be accepted in all categories of membership. Interested
persons may nominate themselves or submit the name of another person
whom they believe to be interested in and qualified to serve on NACOSH.
Nominations may also be submitted by organizations from one of the
categories listed.
    OSHA invites nominations for the following NACOSH positions:
     Two (2) public representatives;
     One (1) management representative;
     One (1) labor representative;
     One (1) occupational safety professional representative;
and
     One (1) occupational health professional representative.
    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1912a.2, the HHS Secretary designates both of
the occupational health professional representatives and two of the
four public representatives for the Secretary's consideration and
appointment. OSHA will provide to HHS all nominations and supporting
materials for the membership categories the HHS Secretary designates.

III. Submission Requirements

    Any individual or organization may nominate one or more qualified
persons for membership on NACOSH. Nominations must include the
following information:
    1. The nominee's name, contact information, and current employment
or position;
    2. The nominee's resume or curriculum vitae, including prior
membership on NACOSH and other relevant organizations and associations;
    3. The categories that the nominee is qualified to represent;
    4. A summary of the background, experience, and qualifications that
address the nominee's suitability for membership;
    5. A list of articles or other documents the nominee has authored
that indicates the nominee's experience in worker safety and health;
and
    6. A statement that the nominee is aware of the nomination, is
willing to regularly attend and participate in NACOSH meetings, and has
no conflicts of interest that would preclude membership on NACOSH.
    OSHA will conduct a basic background check of candidates before
their appointment to NACOSH. The background check will involve
accessing publicly available, internet-based sources.

IV. Member Selection

    The Secretary of Labor will select six NACOSH members based on
their experience, knowledge, and competence in the field of
occupational safety and health (29 CFR 1912a.2). Nominees will also be
evaluated in accordance with Secretary's Order 10-2020 (85 FR 71104) to
ensure they are sufficiently financially independent from the
Department programs and activities for which they may be called upon to
provide advice. Information received through this nomination process,
in addition to other relevant sources of information, will assist the
Secretary of Labor in appointing members NACOSH. In selecting NACOSH
members, the Secretary will consider individuals nominated in response
to this Federal Register notice, as well as other qualified
individuals. OSHA will publish a list of NACOSH members in the Federal
Register.

Authority and Signature

    Amanda Edens, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational
Safety and Health, authorized the preparation of this notice under the
authority granted by 29 U.S.C. 656; 5 U.S.C. App. 2; 29 CFR part 1912a;
41 CFR part 102-3; and Secretary of Labor's Order No. 8-2020 (85 FR
58393, Sept. 18, 2020).

    Signed at Washington, DC, on March 3, 2021.
Amanda Edens,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0193]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes
Mellitus

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

ACTION: Notice of applications for exemption from the diabetes mellitus
requirement; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 65 individuals
for exemption from the prohibition against persons with insulin-treated
diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in
interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these
individuals with ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 27, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0193 using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow theon-line instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket numbers for this notice. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below
for further information.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is
available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want
acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement
page that appears after submitting comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on January
17, 2008 (73 FR 3316).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, Chief, Medical
Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for a 2-year period
if it finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety
that is equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved
absent such exemption.'' The statute also allows the Agency to renew
exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. The 65 individuals listed
in this notice have recently requested such an exemption from the
diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), which applies to drivers
of CMVs in interstate commerce. Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate
the qualifications of each applicant to determine whether granting the
exemption will achieve the required level of safety mandated by
statute.

Qualifications of Applicants

Bruce S. Allen

    Mr. Allen, 52, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Allen understands diabetes
management and monitoring,

has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive
a CMV safely. Mr. Allen meets the requirements of the vision standard
at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and
certified that he has stable nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He
holds a Class B CDL from Maine.

David E. Ames

    Mr. Ames, 48, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Ames understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Ames meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined
him in 2013 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.

Michael R. Boland

    Mr. Boland, 47, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Boland understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Boland meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.

Taylor D. Bruce

    Mr. Bruce, 21, has had ITDM since 1994. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Bruce understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Bruce meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Missouri.

Christopher D. Burks

    Mr. Burks, 51, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Burks understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Burks meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Massachusetts.

Larry D. Burton

    Mr. Burton, 53, has had ITDM since 1974. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Burton understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Burton meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license
from Illinois.

James B. Cameron

    Mr. Cameron, 57, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Cameron understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Cameron meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Pennsylvania.

Michael M. Canup

    Mr. Canup, 58, has had ITDM since 1968. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Canup understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Canup meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license
from Alabama.

John M. Catron

    Mr. Catron, 69, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Catron understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Catron meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri.

Anthony D. Chrisley

    Mr. Chrisley, 51, has had ITDM since 1980. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting

in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance of another person,
or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred without
warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or more) severe
hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
certifies that Mr. Chrisley understands diabetes management and
monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is
able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Chrisley meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined
him in 2013 and certified that he has stable nonproliferative diabetic
retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from California.

Henry Collins

    Mr. Collins, 44, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Collins understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Collins meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Missouri.

John B. Conway, Jr.

    Mr. Conway, 60, has had ITDM since 2003. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Conway understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Conway meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license
from North Carolina.

James V. Davidson, Jr.

    Mr. Davidson, 49, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Davidson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Davidson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Utah.

Michael A. De La Torre

    Mr. De La Torre, 55, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. De La Torre understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. De La Torre meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from California.

Corrado DePalma

    Mr. DePalma, 59, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. DePalma understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. DePalma meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey.

Eugene J. Dilley

    Mr. Dilley, 67, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Dilley understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Dilley meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Wisconsin.

Scott T. Early

    Mr. Early, 51, has had ITDM since 1995. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Early understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Early meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license
from New York.

Carl Ermentrout

    Mr. Ermentrout, 65, has had ITDM since 1988. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Ermentrout understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Ermentrout meets the

requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from
Pennsylvania.

Douglas E. Erney

    Mr. Erney, 52, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Erney understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Erney meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana.

William C. Flom

    Mr. Flom, 55, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Flom understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Flom meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2013 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.

Seth E. Frost

    Mr. Frost, 33, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Frost understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Frost meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Oregon.

Donald R. Fuller, Jr.

    Mr. Fuller, 59, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Fuller understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Fuller meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota.

Brian A. Griep

    Mr. Griep, 54, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Griep understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Griep meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.

George E. Hagey

    Mr. Hagey, 62, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hagey understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hagey meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.

Ronnie L. Harrington

    Mr. Harrington, 55, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Harrington understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Harrington meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Mississippi.

Andrew P. Hines

    Mr. Hines, 48, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hines understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hines meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio.

Arlyn D. Holtrop

    Mr. Holtrop, 48, has had ITDM since 2007. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist

certifies that Mr. Holtrop understands diabetes management and
monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is
able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Holtrop meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2013 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.

Stephan P. Hyre

    Mr. Hyre, 55, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Hyre understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Hyre meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2013 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds a Class A CDL from Ohio.

Delayne B. Irwin

    Mr. Irwin, 76, has had ITDM since 1998. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Irwin understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Irwin meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
South Dakota.

Aaron C. Kaplan

    Mr. Kaplan, 28, has had ITDM since 1987. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Kaplan understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Kaplan meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from California.

Sigmund E. Keller

    Mr. Keller, 47, has had ITDM since 1998. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Keller understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Keller meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from New
York.

Derl T. Martin

    Mr. Martin, 50, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Martin understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Martin meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri.

Waymond E. Mayfield, Jr.

    Mr. Mayfield, 61, has had ITDM since 1980. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Mayfield understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Mayfield meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from
Missouri.

Senad Mehmedovic

    Mr. Mehmedovic, 31, has had ITDM since 2001. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Mehmedovic understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Mehmedovic meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from
Kentucky.

Ronald E. Mullard

    Mr. Mullard, 61, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Mullard understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Mullard meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he has stable
proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Alabama.

Francis L. Novotny

    Mr. Novotny, 65, has had ITDM since 1975. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting

in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance of another person,
or resulting in impaired cognitive function that occurred without
warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or more) severe
hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
certifies that Mr. Novotny understands diabetes management and
monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is
able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Novotny meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined
him in 2013 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota.

Justin C. Orr

    Mr. Orr, 28, has had ITDM since 1999. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Orr understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Orr meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2013 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds an operator's license from California.

Kevin L. Otto

    Mr. Otto, 55, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Otto understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Otto meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2013 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds a Class A CDL from Ohio.

Larry H. Painter

    Mr. Painter, 72, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Painter understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Painter meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Pennsylvania.

Robert K. Patterson

    Mr. Patterson, 60, has had ITDM since 2008. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Patterson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Patterson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.

Alan A. Phillips

    Mr. Phillips, 69, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Phillips understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Phillips meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license
from Wisconsin.

Randall D. Pierce

    Mr. Pierce, 41, has had ITDM since 2012. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Pierce understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Pierce meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Florida.

Clyde R. Pitt

    Mr. Pitt, 75, has had ITDM since 2007. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Pitt understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Pitt meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His ophthalmologist examined
him in 2013 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
He holds a Class B CDL from New York.

Reynier Prieto

    Mr. Prieto, 34, has had ITDM since 1982. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Prieto understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Prieto meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he has stable

proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from
Florida.

Albert R. Purdy

    Mr. Purdy, 66, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Purdy understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Purdy meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.

Adam Razny

    Mr. Razny, 46, has had ITDM since 2001. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Razny understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Razny meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri.

Thomas F. Scanlon

    Mr. Scanlon, 50, has had ITDM since 1999. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Scanlon understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Scanlon meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey.

Christopher J. Schmidt

    Mr. Schmidt, 24, has had ITDM since 2000. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Schmidt understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Schmidt meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Pennsylvania.

Harrison G. Simmons

    Mr. Simmons, 62, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Simmons understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Simmons meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri.

Cleo W. Snyder

    Mr. Snyder, 75, has had ITDM since 2008. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Snyder understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Snyder meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from
Illinois.

Daniel E. Staack

    Mr. Staack, 48, has had ITDM since 1993. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Staack understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Staack meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Nebraska.

Scott A. Stout

    Mr. Stout, 48, has had ITDM since 1990. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Stout understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Stout meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class C CDL from Florida.

Walter D. Strang, IV

    Mr. Strang, 30, has had ITDM since 1998. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Strang understands diabetes
management and monitoring,

has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive
a CMV safely. Mr. Strang meets the requirements of the vision standard
at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in 2013 and
certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an
operator's license from Connecticut.

Mark A. Torres

    Mr. Torres, 48, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Torres understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Torres meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL from Massachusetts.

Gerald L. Ulmer, Sr.

    Mr. Ulmer, 48, has had ITDM since 1993. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Ulmer understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Ulmer meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from
Pennsylvania.

Eric A. Vernon

    Mr. Vernon, 52, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Vernon understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Vernon meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.

Paul M. Vinacco

    Mr. Vinacco, 54, has had ITDM since 2006. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Vinacco understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Vinacco meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not
have diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from Rhode
Island.

Marvin L. Vonk

    Mr. Vonk, 69, has had ITDM since 2009. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Vonk understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Vonk meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2013 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.

Kelly J. Walstad

    Mr. Walstad, 57, has had ITDM since 2011. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Walstad understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Walstad meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota.

John R. Wappes

    Mr. Wappes, 63, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Wappes understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Wappes meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio.

James W. Watson

    Mr. Watson, 64, has had ITDM since 2007. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Watson understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Watson meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri.

Gordon E. Williams, Jr.

    Mr. Williams, 71, has had ITDM since 2006. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the

past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic
episodes in the last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies that Mr.
Williams understands diabetes management and monitoring, has stable
control of his diabetes using insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
safely. Mr. Williams meets the requirements of the vision standard at
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him in 2013 and
certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class
A CDL from Pennsylvania.

Ray C. Williams

    Mr. Williams, 50, has had ITDM since 2010. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Williams understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Williams meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2013 and certified that he has stable
nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license
from Connecticut.

Ricky A. Wulf

    Mr. Wulf, 55, has had ITDM since 2013. His endocrinologist examined
him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe hypoglycemic
reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring the assistance
of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive function that
occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years. His
endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Wulf understands diabetes management
and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using insulin, and
is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Wulf meets the requirements of the
vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined him
in 2013 and certified that he does not have diabetic retinopathy. He
holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.

Brandon S. Yarbrough

    Mr. Yarbrough, 29, has had ITDM since 2003. His endocrinologist
examined him in 2013 and certified that he has had no severe
hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss of consciousness, requiring
the assistance of another person, or resulting in impaired cognitive
function that occurred without warning in the past 12 months and no
recurrent (2 or more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in the last 5 years.
His endocrinologist certifies that Mr. Yarbrough understands diabetes
management and monitoring, has stable control of his diabetes using
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. Yarbrough meets the
requirements of the vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
optometrist examined him in 2013 and certified that he does not have
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an operator's license from North
Carolina.

Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions
described in this notice. We will consider all comments received before
the close of business on the closing date indicated in the date section
of the notice.
    FMCSA notes that section 4129 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible
and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users requires
the Secretary to revise its diabetes exemption program established on
September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441).\1\ The revision must provide for
individual assessment of drivers with diabetes mellitus, and be
consistent with the criteria described in section 4018 of the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 31305).
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    \1\ Section 4129(a) refers to the 2003 notice as a ``final
rule.'' However, the 2003 notice did not issue a ``final rule'' but
did establish the procedures and standards for issuing exemptions
for drivers with ITDM.
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    Section 4129 requires: (1) elimination of the requirement for 3
years of experience operating CMVs while being treated with insulin;
and (2) establishment of a specified minimum period of insulin use to
demonstrate stable control of diabetes before being allowed to operate
a CMV.
    In response to section 4129, FMCSA made immediate revisions to the
diabetes exemption program established by the September 3, 2003 notice.
FMCSA discontinued use of the 3-year driving experience and fulfilled
the requirements of section 4129 while continuing to ensure that
operation of CMVs by drivers with ITDM will achieve the requisite level
of safety required of all exemptions granted under 49 USC. 31136(e).
    Section 4129(d) also directed FMCSA to ensure that drivers of CMVs
with ITDM are not held to a higher standard than other drivers, with
the exception of limited operating, monitoring and medical requirements
that are deemed medically necessary.
    The FMCSA concluded that all of the operating, monitoring and
medical requirements set out in the September 3, 2003 notice, except as
modified, were in compliance with section 4129(d). Therefore, all of
the requirements set out in the September 3, 2003 notice, except as
modified by the notice in the Federal Register on November 8, 2005 (70
FR 67777), remain in effect.

Submitting Comments

    You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail,
or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA
recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an e-mail
address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that FMCSA
can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and
in the search box insert the docket number FMCSA-2013-0193 and click
the search button. When the new screen appears, click on the blue
``Comment Now!'' button on the right hand side of the page. On the new
page, enter information required including the specific section of this
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation. If you submit your comments by mail or
hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\
by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit
comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the facility,
please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope.
    We will consider all comments and material received during the
comment period and may change this proposed rule based on your
comments. FMCSA may issue a final rule at any time after the close of
the comment period.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this
preamble, To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number
FMCSA-2013-0193 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket
Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to the
proposed rulemaking.

    Issued on: December 17, 2013.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2013-30871 Filed 12-26-13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0452; Directorate Identifier 98-ANE-80-AD;
Amendment 39-16639; AD 2011-07-02]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, -217, -217A,
-217C, and -219 Series Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
for the products listed above. That AD currently requires initial and
repetitive torque inspections of the 3rd stage and 4th stage low-
pressure turbine (LPT) blades for shroud notch wear and replacement of
the blade if wear limits are exceeded. That AD also requires replacing
LPT-to-exhaust case bolts and nuts with bolts and nuts made of Tinidur
material. This new AD requires the same torque inspection, blade, and
Tinidur nut replacement actions, but requires replacement of the LPT-
to-exhaust case bolts with longer bolts made of Tinidur material. This
AD also requires installation of crushable sleeve spacers on the bolts.
This AD was prompted by nine reports of failure of Tinidur material
LPT-to-exhaust case bolts, as a result of blade failure, since AD 2005-
02-03 became effective. We are issuing this AD to prevent turbine blade
failures that could result in uncontained engine debris and damage to
the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective April 28, 2011. The Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the AD as of April 28, 2011.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Pratt
& Whitney, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06108; phone: (860) 565-
8770, fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>. You may review copies of the referenced
service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian Dargin, Aerospace Engineer, Engine
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park; Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:
781-238-7199; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2005-02-03, Amendment 39-13948 (70 FR 3867,
January 27, 2005). That AD applies to the specified products. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on July 1, 2010 (75 FR 38052). That
NPRM proposed the same torque inspection, blade, and LPT-to-exhaust
case retaining nut replacement actions as the superseded AD, but would
also require replacement of the LPT-to-exhaust case bolts with longer
bolts made of Tinidur material. That NPRM also proposed to require
installation of crushable sleeve spacers on the LPT-to-exhaust case
bolts.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We have considered the comments received.

Request to Include Other FAA-Approved Methods

    One commenter, American Airlines, requested that paragraph (s) of
the proposed AD be revised to include other FAA-approved methods not
published in the OEM's engine manual.
    We agree and changed paragraph (t) to state: ``For the purpose of
this AD, ``refurbished'' is defined as restoration of the shrouds and/
or blade re-twist per the JT8D-200 Engine Manual, Part No. 773128, or
per an operator's approved manual system.''

Request To Allow Compliance to Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) Revision 5
or Revision 6

    One commenter, Delta Airlines, requested that we allow compliance
using either PW ASB No. JT8D A6224, Revision 5, dated June 11, 2004, or
Revision 6, dated May 3, 2007. They stated that their experience with
back-to-back testing both with and without notch gauge support did not
show any measurable differences. Revision 6 introduced the notch gauge
support.
    We do not agree. Revision 6 of the ASB provides an improved method
of inspection that ensures that the arm of the inspection tool is
parallel to the engine center line during the inspection. This yields
more accurate inspection results. We do allow previous credit using
Revision 5 of the ASB for performing an initial inspection before the
effective date of the AD. We did not change the AD.

Request To Change ``Modified'' to ``As-Cast''

    One commenter, Turborreactores S.A. de C.V., stated that in Table
4, item 5, the term ``Modified'' should be changed to ``As-Cast'' to
correctly identify the blades.
    We do not agree. PW Service Bulletin No. JT8D 6090 is referenced in
ASB No. JT8D A6224. PW Service Bulletin No. JT8D 6090 released both a
new ``as-cast'' blade and instructions for a field modification of
existing blades, which could result in ``modified'' blades in the
field. We did not change the AD.

Suggestion That Proposed AD Does Not Address Root Cause

    One commenter, Scandinavian Airlines System, suggested that the
proposed AD does not address the root cause of LPT failures, which they
state is stage 3/stage 4 LPT turbine blades shroud wear and subsequent
high-cycle fatigue. They suggested that the proposed AD will probably
improve containment with the new design of longer case bolts with
crushable sleeves, but they will not eliminate the root cause of LPT
failures.
    We do not agree. This AD addresses the stage 3 and stage 4 turbine
blade shroud notch wear with initial and repetitive torque inspections.
The longer Tinidur material LPT case bolts with crushable spacers will
prevent bolt fractures and/or case ripping near the flange, and will
result in only a 2.02 pound weight increase. We did not change the AD.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the change described previously. We have determined that
this change will neither increase the economic burden on any operator
nor increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 1,143 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1
work-hour per engine to perform the 3rd and 4th stage LPT blade
inspection, and 1.5 work-hours per engine to replace the LPT-to-exhaust
case bolts and nuts and install the crushable sleeve spacers. Required
bolts, nuts, and sleeve spacers will cost about $4,576 per engine. We
anticipate that 61 engines will also require blade replacement each
year. Required blades will cost about $131,560 per engine. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate
the total cost of the AD to U.S. operators to be $13,617,671.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2005-02-03, Amendment 39-13948 (70 FR 3867, January 27, 2005), and
adding the following new AD:

2011-07-02 Pratt & Whitney: Amendment 39-16639. Docket No. FAA-2010-
0452; Directorate Identifier 98-ANE-80-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 28,
2011.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2005-02-03, Amendment 39-13948.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D-209, -217, -
217A, -217C, and -219 series turbofan engines. These engines are
installed on, but not limited to, Boeing 727 series and McDonnell
Douglas MD-80 series airplanes.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from nine reports of failure of Tinidur
material LPT-to-exhaust case bolts, as a result of blade failure,
since AD 2005-02-03 became effective. We are issuing this AD to
prevent turbine blade failures that could result in uncontained
engine debris and damage to the airplane.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.

Requirements of AD 2005-02-03

Initial Torque Inspection for JT8D-209, -217, and -217A Engines

    (f) For JT8D-209, -217, and -217A engines, perform the initial
torque inspection of 3rd and 4th stage LPT blades for shroud notch
wear. Use the procedures described in Accomplishment Instructions,
Part 1, Paragraphs 1 through 3, of PW Alert Service Bulletin (ASB)
No. JT8D A6224, Revision 6, dated May 3, 2007, at the applicable
threshold in the following Table 1:

               Table 1--Initial Torque Inspection Threshold for JT8D-209, -217, and -217A Engines
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                                       Hours time-in-service (TIS) as of March 3,
              Blade type               2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-02-03)       Inspection threshold
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(1) New pre-Service Bulletin (SB) No.  Any number................................  Within 6,000 hours TIS.
 5867 (small notch) 3rd stage turbine
 blades.
(2) Refurbished pre-SB No. 5867        (i) Fewer than 3,000......................  Within 4,000 hours TIS.
 (small notch) 3rd stage turbine
 blades.
                                       (ii) 3,000 or more........................  Within 6,000 hours TIS, or
                                                                                within 1,000 hours TIS from
                                                                                March 3, 2005, whichever
                                                                                occurs first.
(3) New post-SB No. 5867 (large        Any number................................  Within 10,000 hours TIS.
 notch) 3rd stage turbine blades.
(4) Refurbished post-SB No. 5867       (i) Fewer than 6,000......................  Within 7,000 hours TIS.
 (large notch) 3rd stage turbine
 blades.
                                       (ii) 6,000 or more........................  Within 8,000 hours TIS, or
                                                                                within 1,000 hours TIS from
                                                                                March 3, 2005, whichever
                                                                                occurs first.
(5) New pre-SB No. 6029 (small notch)  Any number................................  Within 6,000 hours TIS.
 4th stage turbine blades.
(6) Refurbished pre-SB No. 6029        (i) Fewer than 3,000......................  Within 4,000 hours TIS.
 (small notch) 4th stage turbine
 blades.
                                       (ii) 3,000 or more........................  Within 6,000 hours TIS, or
                                                                                within 1,000 hours TIS from
                                                                                March 3, 2005, whichever
                                                                                occurs first.
(7) New post-SB No. 6029 or new post-  Any number................................  Within 10,000 hours TIS.
 SB No. 6308 (large notch) 4th stage
 turbine blades.
(8) Refurbished post-SB No. 6029 or    (i) Fewer than 6,000......................  Within 7,000 hours TIS.
 refurbished post-SB No. 6308 (large
 notch) 4th stage turbine blades.
                                       (ii) 6,000 or more........................  Within 8,000 hours TIS, or
                                                                                within 1,000 hours TIS from
                                                                                March 3, 2005, whichever
                                                                                occurs first.
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Repetitive Torque Inspections for JT8D-209, -217, and -217A Engines

    (g) For JT8D-209, -217, and -217A engines, perform repetitive
torque inspections of 3rd and 4th stage LPT blades for shroud notch
wear. Use the procedures described in Accomplishment Instructions,
Part 1, Paragraph 1 of PW ASB No. JT8D A6224, Revision 6, dated May
3, 2007, at the applicable intervals in the following Table 2 and
Table 3:

         Table 2--3rd Stage Repetitive Torque Inspection Intervals for JT8D-209, -217, and -217A Engines
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      Inspection torque readings                   Number of readings                       Disposition
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Greater than or equal to 15 LB-IN      All.......................................  Repeat torque inspection
 (1.695 N.m).                                                                       within 1,000 hours TIS since
                                                                                last inspection.
Less than 15 LB-IN (1.695 N.m) but     One or more...............................  Repeat torque inspection
 greater than or equal to 10 LB-IN                                                  within 500 hours TIS since
 (1.130 N.m).                                                                       last inspection.
Less than 10 LB-IN (1.130 N.m) but     One to three..............................  Repeat torque inspection
 greater than or equal to 5 LB-IN                                                   within 125 hours TIS since
 (0.565 N.m).                                                                       last inspection.
Less than 10 LB-IN (1.130 N.m) but     Four or more..............................  Remove engine from service
 greater than or equal to 5 LB-IN                                                   within 20 hours TIS since
 (0.565 N.m).                                                                       last inspection.
Less than 5 LB-IN (0.565 N.m)........  One or more...............................  Remove engine from service
                                                                                within 20 hours TIS since
                                                                                last inspection.
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         Table 3--4th Stage Repetitive Torque Inspection Intervals for JT8D-209, -217, and -217A Engines
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      Inspection torque readings                   Number of readings                       Disposition
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Greater than or equal to 15 LB-IN      All.......................................  Repeat torque inspection
 (1.695 N.m).                                                                       within 1,000 hours TIS since
                                                                                last inspection.
Less than 15 LB-IN (1.695 N.m) but     One or more...............................  Repeat torque inspection
 greater than or equal to 10 LB-IN                                                  within 500 hours TIS since
 (1.130 N.m).                                                                       last inspection.
Less than 10 LB-IN (1.130 N.m) but     One to six................................  Repeat torque inspection
 greater than or equal to 5 LB-IN                                                   within 125 hours TIS since
 (0.565 N.m).                                                                       last inspection.
Less than 10 LB-IN (1.130 N.m) but     Seven or more.............................  Remove engine from service
 greater than or equal to 5 LB-IN                                                   within 20 hours TIS since
 (0.565 N.m).                                                                       last inspection.
Less than 5 LB-IN (0.565 N.m)........  One or more...............................  Remove engine from service
                                                                                within 20 hours TIS since
                                                                                last inspection.
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     (h) Subsequent repeat inspection intervals must not exceed the
previous inspection interval.

JT8D-209, -217, and -217A Engines Removed From Service

    (i) JT8D-209, -217, and -217A engines removed from service may
be returned to service after a detailed inspection and repair or
replacement of all blades of the failed stage, that exceed Engine
Manual limits, is done. Information on repairing or replacing
turbine blades can be found in Sections 72-53-12 through 72-53-13 of
the JT8D-200 Engine Manual, Part No. 773128.

Initial Inspection for JT8D-217C and -219 Engines

    (j) For JT8D-217C and -219 engines, perform the initial torque
inspection of 4th stage LPT blades for shroud notch wear. Use the
procedures described in Accomplishment Instructions, Part 2,
Paragraphs 1 through 3 of PW ASB No. JT8D A6224, Revision 6, dated
May 3, 2007, at the applicable threshold in the following Table 4:

                   Table 4--Initial Torque Inspection Threshold for JT8D-217C and -219 Engines
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              Blade type                         TIS as of March 3, 2005                Inspection threshold
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(1) New pre-SB No. 6090 (small notch)  Any number................................  Within 5,000 hours TIS.
 4th stage turbine blades.
(2) Refurbished pre-SB No. 6090        (i) Fewer than 3,000......................  Within 4,000 hours TIS.
 (small notch) 4th stage turbine
 blades.
                                       (ii) 3,000 or more........................  Within 5,000 hours TIS, or
                                                                                within 1,000 hours TIS from
                                                                                March 3, 2005, whichever
                                                                                occurs first.
(3) New post-SB No. 6090, new post-SB  Any number................................  Within 10,000 hours TIS.
 No. 6402, or new post-SB No. 6412
 (large notch) 4th stage turbine
 blades.
(4) Refurbished ``As-Cast'' post-SB    Any number................................  Within 7,000 hours TIS.
 No. 6090, post-SB No. 6402, or post-
 SB No. 6412 (large notch) 4th stage
 turbine blades.
(5) Refurbished ``Modified'' post-SB   (i) Fewer than 3,000......................  Within 4,000 hours TIS.
 No. 6090, post-SB No. 6402, or post-
 SB No. 6412 (large notch) 4th stage
 turbine blades.
                                       (ii) 3,000 or more........................  Within 7,000 hours TIS, or
                                                                                within 1,000 hours TIS from
                                                                                March 3, 2005, whichever
                                                                                occurs first.
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Repetitive Torque Inspections for JT8D-217C and -219 Engines

    (k) For JT8D-217C and -219 engines, perform repetitive torque
inspections of 4th stage LPT blades for shroud notch wear. Use the
procedures described in Accomplishment Instructions, Part 2,
Paragraph 1 of PW ASB No. JT8D A6224, Revision 6, dated May 3, 2007,
at the applicable intervals in the following Table 5:

                 Table 5--Repetitive Torque Inspection Intervals for JT8D-217C and -219 Engines
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      Inspection torque readings                   Number of readings                       Disposition
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Greater than or equal to 15 LB-IN      All.......................................  Repeat torque inspection
 (1.695 N.m).                                                                       within 1,000 hours TIS since
                                                                                last inspection.
Less than 15 LB-IN (1.695 N.m) but     One or more...............................  Repeat torque inspection
 greater than or equal to 10 LB-IN                                                  within 500 hours TIS since
 (1.130 N.m).                                                                       last inspection.
Less than 10 LB-IN (1.130 N.m) but     One to six................................  Repeat torque inspection
 greater than or equal to 5 LB-IN                                                   within 125 hours TIS since
 (0.565 N.m).                                                                       last inspection.
Less than 10 LB-IN (1.130 N.m) but     Seven or more.............................  Remove engine from service
 greater than or equal to 5 LB-IN                                                   within 20 hours TIS since
 (0.565 N.m).                                                                       last inspection.
Less than 5 LB-IN (0.565 N.m)........  One or more...............................  Remove engine from service
                                                                                within 20 hours TIS since
                                                                                last inspection.
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     (l) Subsequent repeat inspection intervals must not exceed the
previous inspection interval.

JT8D-217C and -219 Engines Removed From Service

    (m) JT8D-217C and -219 engines removed from service may be
returned to service after a detailed inspection and repair or
replacement of all blades of the failed stage, that exceed Engine
Manual limits, is done. Information on repairing or replacing
turbine blades can be found in Sections 72-53-12 through 72-53-13 of
the JT8D-200 Engine Manual, Part No. 773128.

Other Criteria for All Engine Models Listed in This AD

    (n) Whenever a refurbished or used blade is intermixed with new
blades in a rotor, use the lowest initial inspection threshold that
is applicable.
    (o) The initial torque inspection or the repetitive inspection
intervals for a particular stage may not be reset, unless the blades
for that stage are refurbished or replaced.
    (p) Whenever a used (service run) blade is reinstalled in a
rotor, the previous used time should be subtracted from the initial
torque inspection threshold.

What This AD Changes

LPT-to-Exhaust Case Bolts and Nuts Replacement, and Crushable Sleeve
Spacer Installation

    (q) At next accessibility to the LPT-to-Exhaust Case bolts and
nuts, do the following:
    (1) Replace the bolts with part number (P/N) MS9557-26 bolts;
and
    (2) Replace the nuts with P/N 375095 nuts or P/N 490270 nuts;
and
    (3) Install crushable sleeve spacers, P/N 822903, under the head
of the bolts.
    (r) Guidance on replacing the bolts and nuts and installing the
crushable sleeve spacers can be found in PW ASB No. JT8D A6494,
Revision 1, dated January 26, 2010.

Previous Credit

    (s) Initial inspections performed before the effective date of
this AD using PW ASB No. JT8D A6224, Revision 5, dated June 11,
2004, or Revision 6, dated May 3, 2007, satisfy the initial
inspection requirements of this AD.

Definitions

    (t) For the purpose of this AD, ``refurbished'' is defined as
restoration of the shrouds and/or blade re-twist per the JT8D-200
Engine Manual, Part No. 773128, or per an operator's approved manual
system.
    (u) For the purpose of this AD, ``As-Cast'' refers to blades
that were machined from new castings, and ``Modified'' refers to
blades that were derived from the pre-SB No. 6090 configuration.
    (v) For the purpose of this AD, ``accessibility to the LPT-to-
exhaust case bolts'' refers to when the inner turbine fan ducts are
removed.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (w) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, has the authority
to approve alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) for this AD if
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. AMOCs approved
for the initial and repetitive inspection requirements of AD 2005-
02-03 are approved as AMOCs for this AD.

Related Information

    (x) For information about this AD, contact Ian Dargin, Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park; Burlington, MA 01803;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Material Incorporated by Reference

    (y) You must use Pratt & Whitney Alert Service Bulletin No. JT8D
A6224, Revision 6, dated May 3, 2007, to perform the torque
inspections required by this AD.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Pratt
& Whitney, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06108; phone: 860-565-
8770, fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>, for a copy of this service information.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of _federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts on March 14, 2011.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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