Notice2026-01158
Medical Review Board; Membership
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Published
January 22, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Abstract
The Department solicits nominations for membership to serve on the Medical Review Board (MRB). MRB will provide scientific advice to the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) through the Administrator of FMCSA on medical issues, including the physical qualification requirements for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 14 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2824-2825]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01158]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2025-0327]
Medical Review Board; Membership
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), U.S.
Department of Transportation (Department or DOT).
ACTION: Notice; solicitation of nominations for membership.
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SUMMARY: The Department solicits nominations for membership to serve on
the Medical Review Board (MRB). MRB will provide scientific advice to
the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) through the
Administrator of FMCSA on medical issues, including the physical
qualification requirements for commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
operators.
DATES: The deadline for nominations for Committee members must be
received on or before February 23, 2026.
ADDRESSES: All nomination materials should refer to the docket number
above and be submitted by one of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal Rulemaking Portal: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Mail: Dockets Operations, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building,
Ground Floor, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry W. Minor, Associate
Administrator for Policy, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4f232e3d3d3661222621203d0f2b203b61282039"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="88e4e9fafaf1a6e5e1e6e7fac8ece7fca6efe7fe">[email protected]</span></a>, (202) 366-4012.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MRB was established by the Secretary on
September 20, 2005 in accordance with section 4116 of the Safe,
Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy
for Users, Public Law 109-59, 119 Stat. 1144, to provide FMCSA ``with
medical advice and recommendations on medical standards and guidelines
for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial motor
vehicles, medical examiner education, and medical research'' (49 U.S.C.
31149(a)(1)). MRB operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10, and under the terms of the MRB charter,
last renewed on December 18, 2025.
MRB is continuing, but subject to renewal of the charter every 2
years. MRB is expected to meet two times per year. Unless otherwise
required by law or approved by the Secretary, all meetings will be held
virtually.
In this notice, the Department is soliciting nominations for
membership to MRB. MRB shall report to the Secretary through the
Administrator of FMCSA and comprise no more than five members selected
from medical institutions and private practice. The membership shall
reflect expertise in a variety of medical specialties relevant to
FMCSA's driver fitness requirements.
The Secretary will designate a chairman of MRB from among the
members. Members must not be officers or employees of the Federal
Government but will serve as ``Special Government Employees'' under the
authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109, with pay for all time conducting work of
MRB.
Members are appointed by the Secretary. Members will serve 2-year
terms but may be reappointed. Past members of the advisory committee
are welcome to apply. The Department is interested in ensuring
membership is balanced fairly in terms of the points of view
represented and the functions to be performed by the advisory
committee.
Request for Nominations
Eligibility Requirements
FMCSA seeks physicians from many different medical specialties to
develop science-based CMV physical qualification standards, medical
advisory criteria, and safety policies. As members of MRB, physicians
will provide expert guidance on medical guidelines and standards. The
Agency is committed to appointing physicians with diverse professional
backgrounds. To be eligible for appointment, physicians must have a
current U.S. medical license and current board certification in a
specialty area directly related to medical certification requirements
and be able to participate in virtual meetings. Interested physicians
should have a commitment to transportation safety and health, an
understanding of research methods, knowledge of transportation medical
issues, experience on panels that develop medical standards, and a
record of collaboration and professional service.
Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations
Qualified individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by any
individual or organization. To be considered for MRB, nominators should
submit the following information:
(1) Name, title, and relevant contact information (including phone,
fax, and email address) of the individual requesting consideration;
(2) A letter of support from a company, union, trade association,
academic, or nonprofit organization on letterhead containing a brief
description why the nominee should be considered for membership;
(3) A short biography of the nominee, including professional and
academic credentials;
(4) An affirmative statement that the nominee meets all MRB
eligibility requirements.
Please do not send company, trade association, or organization
brochures or any other information. Materials submitted should total
two pages or less. Should more information be needed, DOT staff will
contact the nominee, obtain information from the nominee's past
affiliations, or obtain information from publicly available sources,
such as the internet.
Nominations must be received on or before February 23, 2026.
Nominees selected for appointment to the MRB will be notified by return
email and by a letter of appointment.
Issued in Washington, DC.
Derek D. Barrs,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2026-01158 Filed 1-21-26; 8:45 am]
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