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Medical Review Board
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta announced the
first Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Medical Review Board
(MRB) in March 2006. Five medical experts will serve on the board for 2-year
terms. FMCSA is planning reviews of the physical qualification regulations for
commercial motor vehicle drivers, and the board will provide the necessary
science-based guidance to establish realistic and responsible medical
standards. More information about the Medical Review Board can be found on the
MRB Web site at http://www.mrb.fmcsa.dot.gov.
Medical Conference Reports
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has
published medical conference reports to assist medical examiners in determining
whether a driver is qualified under the Standards of Section 391.41(b). The
conference reports may be accessed at the FMCSA Web site at
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rulesregs/medreports.htm.
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