Congress passed a Bill directing the FMCSA not to proceed with publishing sleep apnea rules which would disqualify drivers. Yet in May, the Agency issued its new certified doctor requirements notwithstanding the woefully inadequate number of doctors which signed up. In publishing guidance to qualified doctors, the Agency recommends that doctors use the so-called STOP-Bang test to determine driver qualifications. STOP-Bang is an acronym for 8 criteria intended to identify drivers with sleep apnea. Fail any three, and a driver can be required to take a $4,000 sleep apnea test.
Showing posts with label rulemaking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rulemaking. Show all posts
Friday, August 1, 2014
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Active Regulatory and Legislative Agenda Ahead
CCJ reports the FMCSA will go to rulemaking with a proposal to increase the BIPD insurance which a carrier is required to maintain (CCJ - "FMCSA projects November publication of rule to hike carrier insurance minimums"). In addition, the Agency is proposing to eliminate the ability of carriers to self-insure. ELDs, speed limiters and rulemaking on safety fitness determinations are all scheduled in the upcoming year.
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