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Word.docx: FMCSA-MED Hypertension-FAQ001.docx
Description: Hypertension and certification periods
Section § 391.41(b)(6): Driver Safety & Health-Medical Requirements.
Guidance Q&AQuestion: What is the effect on...
Question 1: Who is responsible for ensuring that medical certifications meet the requirements?
Guidance: Medical certification determinations are the responsibility of the medical examiner. The motor carrier has the responsibility to ensure that the...
WASHINGTON -The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today took new steps toward improving standards and setting uniform requirements for medical examiners, while also finalizing a streamlined process for combining the commercial drivers license (CDL) and medical certificate...