Earlier this week, AASM Past President Dr. Nathaniel Watson represented the AASM at a public meeting of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Medical Review Board (MRB). During the meeting, the MRB developed proposed recommendations that will be considered by the FMCSA and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for the diagnostic testing of rail workers and commercial motor vehicle drivers who are suspected of having obstructive sleep apnea.
In March the FMCSA and FRA announced that the agencies were seeking public input on this issue. The Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) was the first step as both agencies consider whether to propose specific requirements.
The AASM submitted a response to the FMCSA and FRA proposal and will continue to keep members up-to-date on this issue.
