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Intrastate Commerce - ANSWER-refers to any trade, traffic or transportation in any state which is not described in the term "interstate commerce. interstate commerce - ANSWER-defined as trade, traffic or transportation involving the crossing of a state or national boundary. The vehicle and its contents must cross or there must be the intent to cross a boundary: Between a place in a state and a place outside that state (including a place outside of United States); Between two places in a state, through another state, or a place outside of the United States; Between two places in the state as part of trade, traffic or transportation originating or terminating outside the state or the United States. Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) - ANSWER-Any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property when the vehicle: Has a combined gross vehicle weight or weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more; Is designed or used to transport more than eight passengers (including the driver) for compensation; or Is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and is not used to transport passengers for compensation; or Transports hazardous materials in quantities that require placards under the hazardous materials regulations. FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) - ANSWER-mission is to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Introduction FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) - ANSWER-regulates interstate commercial operations that include drivers, trucks and buses, motor carriers and bus companies, and the transportation of placarded hazardous materials FMCSA Office of Medical Programs - ANSWER-lead federal agency within the FMCSA for the regulation of CMV drivers' health and safety. Its mission is to promote the safety of America's roadways through the promulgation and implementation of medical regulations, guidelines, and policies that ensure commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers engaged in interstate commerce are medically qualified NRCME (National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners) - ANSWER-primary mission is to improve highway safety by having certified medical examiners trained to determine if a CMV driver's health meets Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards and guidelines. Medical Examiner Responsibilities - ANSWER-Determines driver medical fitness for duty at the time of the examination. Determine if CMV driver has a condition that may cause sudden death or incapacitation or has a fixed deficit that interferes with safe driving. Identifies diseases and symptoms that can interfere with the safe operation of a commercial vehicle. Is aware of the rigorous phy