80_FR_16561 80 FR 16502 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

80 FR 16502 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 59 (March 27, 2015)

Page Range16502-16503
FR Document2015-07049

FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 26 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 59 (Friday, March 27, 2015)]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-07049]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2000-8398; FMCSA-2002-13411; FMCSA-2003-14223; FMCSA-
2004-17984; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-2005-20027; FMCSA-2007-27333; 
FMCSA-2008-0398; FMCSA-2009-0054; FMCSA-2010-0385]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the 
vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 
26 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals 
from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not 
compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these 
exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to 
or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions 
for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

DATES: This decision is effective May 7, 2015. Comments must be 
received on or before April 27, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. [Docket No. FMCSA-2000-
8398; FMCSA-2002-13411; FMCSA-2003-14223; FMCSA-2004-17984; FMCSA-2004-
19477; FMCSA-2005-20027; FMCSA-2007-27333; FMCSA-2008-0398; FMCSA-2009-
0054; FMCSA-2010-0385], using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room 
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the 
docket number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments 
received without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act 
heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140 
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. The Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is 
available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want 
acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement 
page that appears after submitting comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits 
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT 
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information 
the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the 
system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 
www.dot.gov/privacy.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles A. Horan, III, Director, 
Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, 202-366-4001, 
[email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office 
hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption 
from the vision requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to 
drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a two-year period if it 
finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is 
equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved absent 
such exemption.'' The procedures for requesting an exemption (including 
renewals) are set out in 49 CFR part 381.

II. Exemption Decision

    This notice addresses 26 individuals who have requested renewal of 
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has 
evaluated these 26 applications for renewal on their merits and decided 
to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are:

Rex A. Botsford (MI)
William D. Cardiff (IL)
Roger C. Carson (IN)
Gregory L. Cooper (PA)
Kenneth D. Craig (VA)
Terry J. Dare (IN)
Jerald O. Edwards (ID)
Breck L. Falcon (LA)
Kenneth E. Flack, Jr. (AL)
Maylin E. Frickey (OR)
David R. Gross (PA)
Francisco J. Jimenez (TX)
Christopher J. Kane (VT)
Michael Lafferty (ID)
Roosevelt Lawson (AL)
Eugene R. Lydick (VA)
Emanuel N. Malone (VA)
Roberto E. Martinez (WA)
Travis W. Neiwert (ID)
Bernard J. Phillips (WA)
James A. Smith (WA)
Clarence L. Swann, Jr. (AL)
Michael G. Trueblood (IL)
Donald A. Uplinger II (OH)
Kerry W. VanStory (TX)
Steven M. Vujicic (IL)

    The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions: 
(1) That each individual has a physical examination every year (a) by 
an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the 
better eye continues to meet the requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), 
and (b) by a medical examiner who attests that the individual is 
otherwise physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each 
individual provides a copy of the ophthalmologist's or optometrist's 
report to the medical examiner at the time of the annual medical 
examination; and (3) that each individual provide a copy of the annual 
medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver's 
qualification file and retains a copy of the certification on his/her 
person while driving for presentation to

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a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. Each 
exemption will be valid for two years unless rescinded earlier by 
FMCSA. The exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The person fails to 
comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the 
exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained 
before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not 
be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315.

III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no 
longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon 
application for additional two year periods. In accordance with 49 
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each of the 26 applicants has satisfied the 
entry conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision 
requirements (65 FR 78256; 66 FR 16311; 67 FR 76439; 68 FR 10298; 68 FR 
10301; 68 FR 13360; 68 FR 19596; 69 FR 33997; 69 FR 61292; 69 FR 64806; 
70 FR 2701; 70 FR 2705; 70 FR 7543; 70 FR 12265; 70 FR 16886; 70 FR 
16887; 72 FR 184; 72 FR 5489; 72 FR 11425; 72 FR 11426; 72 FR 12666; 72 
FR 18726; 72 FR 25831; 74 FR 7097; 74 FR 8842; 74 FR 11988; 74 FR 
11991; 74 FR 15584; 74 FR 15586; 74 FR 21427; 74 FR 21796; 75 FR 77942; 
76 FR 5425; 76 FR 21796; 76 FR 25762; 78 FR 22596). Each of these 26 
applicants has requested renewal of the exemption and has submitted 
evidence showing that the vision in the better eye continues to meet 
the requirement specified at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision 
impairment is stable. In addition, a review of each record of safety 
while driving with the respective vision deficiencies over the past two 
years indicates each applicant continues to meet the vision exemption 
requirements. These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting 
each driver's ability to continue to drive safely in interstate 
commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for 
each renewal applicant for a period of two years is likely to achieve a 
level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption.

IV. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and 
related materials.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
notice (FMCSA-2000-8398; FMCSA-2002-13411; FMCSA-2003-14223; FMCSA-
2004-17984; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-2005-20027; FMCSA-2007-27333; 
FMCSA-2008-0398; FMCSA-2009-0054; FMCSA-2010-0385), indicate the 
specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and 
provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit 
your comments and material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, 
but please use only one of these means. FMCSA recommends that you 
include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a phone 
number in the body of your document so the Agency can contact you if it 
has questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, got to http://www.regulations.gov 
and put the docket number, ``FMCSA-2000-8398; FMCSA-2002-13411; FMCSA-
2003-14223; FMCSA-2004-17984; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-2005-20027; 
FMCSA-2007-27333; FMCSA-2008-0398; FMCSA-2009-0054; FMCSA-2010-0385'' 
in the ``Keyword'' box, and click ``Search.'' When the new screen 
appears, click on ``Comment Now!'' button and type your comment into 
the text box in the following screen. Choose whether you are submitting 
your comment as an individual or on behalf of a third party and then 
submit. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit 
them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable 
for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and 
would like to know that they reached the facility, please enclose a 
stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. FMCSA will consider all 
comments and material received during the comment period and may change 
this notice based on your comments.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this 
preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number, 
``FMCSA-2000-8398; FMCSA-2002-13411; FMCSA-2003-14223; FMCSA-2004-
17984; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-2005-20027; FMCSA-2007-27333; FMCSA-
2008-0398; FMCSA-2009-0054; FMCSA-2010-0385'' in the ``Keyword'' box 
and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' button choose 
the document listed to review. If you do not have access to the 
Internet, you may view the docket online by visiting the Docket 
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the DOT West 
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

     Issued on: March 19, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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                                                  0010; FMCSA–2013–0022’’ in the                            • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                 the vision requirements in 49 CFR
                                                  ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click ‘‘Search.’’                   http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers
                                                  Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’                      on-line instructions for submitting                   of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a
                                                  button choose the document listed to                    comments.                                             two-year period if it finds ‘‘such
                                                  review. If you do not have access to the                  • Mail: Docket Management Facility;                 exemption would likely achieve a level
                                                  Internet, you may view the docket                       U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200               of safety that is equivalent to or greater
                                                  online by visiting the Docket                           New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building                  than the level that would be achieved
                                                  Management Facility in Room W12–140                     Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                           absent such exemption.’’ The
                                                  on the ground floor of the DOT West                     Washington, DC 20590–0001.                            procedures for requesting an exemption
                                                  Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                     • Hand Delivery or Courier: West                    (including renewals) are set out in 49
                                                  Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.                    Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                  CFR part 381.
                                                  and 5 p.m., ET., Monday through                         1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                  Friday, except Federal holidays.                                                                              II. Exemption Decision
                                                                                                          Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and
                                                    Issued on: March 19, 2015.                            5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except                    This notice addresses 26 individuals
                                                  Larry W. Minor,                                         Federal Holidays.                                     who have requested renewal of their
                                                  Associate Administrator for Policy.                       • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.                              exemptions in accordance with FMCSA
                                                                                                             Instructions: Each submission must                 procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these
                                                  [FR Doc. 2015–07046 Filed 3–26–15; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                          include the Agency name and the                       26 applications for renewal on their
                                                  BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
                                                                                                          docket number for this notice. Note that              merits and decided to extend each
                                                                                                          DOT posts all comments received                       exemption for a renewable two-year
                                                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            without change to http://                             period. They are:
                                                                                                          www.regulations.gov, including any                    Rex A. Botsford (MI)
                                                  Federal Motor Carrier Safety                            personal information included in a                    William D. Cardiff (IL)
                                                  Administration                                          comment. Please see the Privacy Act                   Roger C. Carson (IN)
                                                                                                          heading below.                                        Gregory L. Cooper (PA)
                                                  [Docket No. FMCSA–2000–8398; FMCSA–
                                                                                                             Docket: For access to the docket to                Kenneth D. Craig (VA)
                                                  2002–13411; FMCSA–2003–14223; FMCSA–
                                                  2004–17984; FMCSA–2004–19477; FMCSA–                    read background documents or                          Terry J. Dare (IN)
                                                  2005–20027; FMCSA–2007–27333; FMCSA–                    comments, go to http://                               Jerald O. Edwards (ID)
                                                  2008–0398; FMCSA–2009–0054; FMCSA–                      www.regulations.gov at any time or                    Breck L. Falcon (LA)
                                                  2010–0385]                                              Room W12–140 on the ground level of                   Kenneth E. Flack, Jr. (AL)
                                                                                                          the West Building, 1200 New Jersey                    Maylin E. Frickey (OR)
                                                  Qualification of Drivers; Exemption                     Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between                   David R. Gross (PA)
                                                  Applications; Vision                                    9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through                     Francisco J. Jimenez (TX)
                                                  AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety                    Friday, except Federal holidays. The                  Christopher J. Kane (VT)
                                                  Administration (FMCSA), DOT.                            Federal Docket Management System                      Michael Lafferty (ID)
                                                  ACTION: Notice of renewal of
                                                                                                          (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day,                Roosevelt Lawson (AL)
                                                  exemptions; request for comments.                       365 days each year. If you want                       Eugene R. Lydick (VA)
                                                                                                          acknowledgment that we received your                  Emanuel N. Malone (VA)
                                                  SUMMARY:   FMCSA announces its                          comments, please include a self-                      Roberto E. Martinez (WA)
                                                  decision to renew the exemptions from                   addressed, stamped envelope or                        Travis W. Neiwert (ID)
                                                  the vision requirement in the Federal                   postcard or print the acknowledgement                 Bernard J. Phillips (WA)
                                                  Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 26                 page that appears after submitting                    James A. Smith (WA)
                                                  individuals. FMCSA has statutory                        comments on-line.                                     Clarence L. Swann, Jr. (AL)
                                                  authority to exempt individuals from                       Privacy Act: In accordance with 5                  Michael G. Trueblood (IL)
                                                  the vision requirement if the                           U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments                  Donald A. Uplinger II (OH)
                                                  exemptions granted will not                             from the public to better inform its                  Kerry W. VanStory (TX)
                                                  compromise safety. The Agency has                       rulemaking process. DOT posts these                   Steven M. Vujicic (IL)
                                                  concluded that granting these                           comments, without edit, including any                    The exemptions are extended subject
                                                  exemption renewals will provide a level                 personal information the commenter                    to the following conditions: (1) That
                                                  of safety that is equivalent to or greater              provides, to www.regulations.gov, as                  each individual has a physical
                                                  than the level of safety maintained                     described in the system of records                    examination every year (a) by an
                                                  without the exemptions for these                        notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can                   ophthalmologist or optometrist who
                                                  commercial motor vehicle (CMV)                          be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.                   attests that the vision in the better eye
                                                  drivers.                                                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      continues to meet the requirements in
                                                  DATES: This decision is effective May 7,                Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier,             49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a
                                                  2015. Comments must be received on or                   Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards,                  medical examiner who attests that the
                                                  before April 27, 2015.                                  202–366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov,                   individual is otherwise physically
                                                  ADDRESSES: You may submit comments                      FMCSA, Department of Transportation,                  qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that
                                                  bearing the Federal Docket Management                   1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room                      each individual provides a copy of the
                                                  System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No.                       W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.                   ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s
                                                                                                          Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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                                                  [Docket No. FMCSA–2000–8398;                                                                                  report to the medical examiner at the
                                                  FMCSA–2002–13411; FMCSA–2003–                           Monday through Friday, except Federal                 time of the annual medical examination;
                                                  14223; FMCSA–2004–17984; FMCSA–                         holidays.                                             and (3) that each individual provide a
                                                  2004–19477; FMCSA–2005–20027;                           SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            copy of the annual medical certification
                                                  FMCSA–2007–27333; FMCSA–2008–                                                                                 to the employer for retention in the
                                                  0398; FMCSA–2009–0054; FMCSA–                           I. Background                                         driver’s qualification file and retains a
                                                  2010–0385], using any of the following                   Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,                  copy of the certification on his/her
                                                  methods:                                                FMCSA may renew an exemption from                     person while driving for presentation to


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                                                  a duly authorized Federal, State, or local              2002–13411; FMCSA–2003–14223;                         and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
                                                  enforcement official. Each exemption                    FMCSA–2004–17984; FMCSA–2004–                         except Federal holidays.
                                                  will be valid for two years unless                      19477; FMCSA–2005–20027; FMCSA–                         Issued on: March 19, 2015.
                                                  rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The                         2007–27333; FMCSA–2008–0398;                          Larry W. Minor,
                                                  exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The                 FMCSA–2009–0054; FMCSA–2010–
                                                                                                                                                                Associate Administrator for Policy.
                                                  person fails to comply with the terms                   0385), indicate the specific section of
                                                  and conditions of the exemption; (2) the                this document to which each comment                   [FR Doc. 2015–07049 Filed 3–26–15; 8:45 am]
                                                  exemption has resulted in a lower level                 applies, and provide a reason for each                BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P

                                                  of safety than was maintained before it                 suggestion or recommendation. You
                                                  was granted; or (3) continuation of the                 may submit your comments and
                                                  exemption would not be consistent with                  material online or by fax, mail, or hand              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                  the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.                   delivery, but please use only one of                  Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                  31136(e) and 31315.                                     these means. FMCSA recommends that
                                                                                                                                                                Administration
                                                                                                          you include your name and a mailing
                                                  III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions
                                                                                                          address, an email address, or a phone                 [Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0071]
                                                     Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an                      number in the body of your document
                                                  exemption may be granted for no longer                  so the Agency can contact you if it has               Hours of Service of Drivers: McKee
                                                  than two years from its approval date                   questions regarding your submission.                  Foods Transportation, LLC,
                                                  and may be renewed upon application                        To submit your comment online, got                 Application for Exemption
                                                  for additional two year periods. In                     to http://www.regulations.gov and put                 AGENCY:  Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                  accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and                  the docket number, ‘‘FMCSA–2000–                      Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
                                                  31315, each of the 26 applicants has                    8398; FMCSA–2002–13411; FMCSA–
                                                  satisfied the entry conditions for                                                                            ACTION: Notice of final disposition; grant
                                                                                                          2003–14223; FMCSA–2004–17984;
                                                  obtaining an exemption from the vision                  FMCSA–2004–19477; FMCSA–2005–                         of application for exemption.
                                                  requirements (65 FR 78256; 66 FR                        20027; FMCSA–2007–27333; FMCSA–                       SUMMARY:   FMCSA announces its
                                                  16311; 67 FR 76439; 68 FR 10298; 68 FR                  2008–0398; FMCSA–2009–0054;                           decision to grant an exemption to
                                                  10301; 68 FR 13360; 68 FR 19596; 69 FR                  FMCSA–2010–0385’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’                  McKee Foods Transportation, LLC
                                                  33997; 69 FR 61292; 69 FR 64806; 70 FR                  box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ When the new               (MFT) from certain provisions of the
                                                  2701; 70 FR 2705; 70 FR 7543; 70 FR                     screen appears, click on ‘‘Comment                    Agency’s hours-of-service (HOS)
                                                  12265; 70 FR 16886; 70 FR 16887; 72 FR                  Now!’’ button and type your comment                   regulations. MFT proposed that its team
                                                  184; 72 FR 5489; 72 FR 11425; 72 FR                     into the text box in the following screen.            drivers be granted an exemption from
                                                  11426; 72 FR 12666; 72 FR 18726; 72 FR                  Choose whether you are submitting your                the HOS rules pertaining to use of a
                                                  25831; 74 FR 7097; 74 FR 8842; 74 FR                    comment as an individual or on behalf                 sleeper berth (SB). Current HOS rules
                                                  11988; 74 FR 11991; 74 FR 15584; 74 FR                  of a third party and then submit. If you              require that all SB rest regimens
                                                  15586; 74 FR 21427; 74 FR 21796; 75 FR                  submit your comments by mail or hand                  include, in part, the use of an SB for at
                                                  77942; 76 FR 5425; 76 FR 21796; 76 FR                   delivery, submit them in an unbound                   least 8 hours—combined with a separate
                                                  25762; 78 FR 22596). Each of these 26                   format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches,             period of at least 2 hours, either in the
                                                  applicants has requested renewal of the                 suitable for copying and electronic                   SB, off-duty or some combination of
                                                  exemption and has submitted evidence                    filing. If you submit comments by mail                both—to gain the equivalent of at least
                                                  showing that the vision in the better eye               and would like to know that they                      10 consecutive hours off duty. The
                                                  continues to meet the requirement                       reached the facility, please enclose a                exemption will allow MFT’s team
                                                  specified at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) and                   stamped, self-addressed postcard or                   drivers to take the equivalent of 10
                                                  that the vision impairment is stable. In                envelope. FMCSA will consider all                     consecutive hours off duty by splitting
                                                  addition, a review of each record of                    comments and material received during                 SB time into two periods totaling 10
                                                  safety while driving with the respective                the comment period and may change
                                                                                                                                                                hours, provided neither of the two
                                                  vision deficiencies over the past two                   this notice based on your comments.
                                                                                                                                                                periods is less than 3 hours.
                                                  years indicates each applicant continues                Viewing Comments and Documents                        DATES: This exemption is effective
                                                  to meet the vision exemption
                                                                                                             To view comments, as well as any                   March 27, 2015 and expires on March
                                                  requirements. These factors provide an
                                                                                                          documents mentioned in this preamble                  27, 2016.
                                                  adequate basis for predicting each
                                                  driver’s ability to continue to drive                   as being available in the docket, go to               FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs.
                                                  safely in interstate commerce.                          http://www.regulations.gov and in the                 Pearlie Robinson, Driver and Carrier
                                                  Therefore, FMCSA concludes that                         search box insert the docket number,                  Operations Division; Office of Carrier,
                                                  extending the exemption for each                        ‘‘FMCSA–2000–8398; FMCSA–2002–                        Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards;
                                                  renewal applicant for a period of two                   13411; FMCSA–2003–14223; FMCSA–                       Telephone: 202–366–4325, Email:
                                                  years is likely to achieve a level of safety            2004–17984; FMCSA–2004–19477;                         MCPSD@dot.gov, Federal Motor Carrier
                                                  equal to that existing without the                      FMCSA–2005–20027; FMCSA–2007–                         Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey
                                                  exemption.                                              27333; FMCSA–2008–0398; FMCSA–                        Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590–
                                                                                                          2009–0054; FMCSA–2010–0385’’ in the                   0001.
                                                  IV. Public Participation and Request for                ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click ‘‘Search.’’                   Docket: For access to the docket to
                                                  Comments                                                Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’                    read background documents or
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                                                    FMCSA encourages you to participate                   button choose the document listed to                  comments submitted to notice
                                                  by submitting comments and related                      review. If you do not have access to the              requesting public comments on the
                                                  materials.                                              Internet, you may view the docket                     exemption application, go to
                                                                                                          online by visiting the Docket                         www.regulations.gov at any time or visit
                                                  Submitting Comments                                     Management Facility in Room W12–140                   Room W12–140 on the ground level of
                                                    If you submit a comment, please                       on the ground floor of the DOT West                   the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
                                                  include the docket number for this                      Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                 Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
                                                  notice (FMCSA–2000–8398; FMCSA–                         Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.                  a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.
DatesThis decision is effective May 7, 2015. Comments must be received on or before April 27, 2015.
ContactCharles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, 202-366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FR Citation80 FR 16502 

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