80 FR 16509 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 59 (March 27, 2015)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 59 (March 27, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-07050 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 59 (Friday, March 27, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 16509-16511] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-07050] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0023] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 3 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 [[Page 16510]] without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. DATES: This decision is effective April 24, 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-2013- 0023], 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 3 individuals who have requested renewal of their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these 3 applications for renewal on their merits and decided to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are: David Doub (IN) Gregory S. Engleman (KY) Gale L. Smith (PA) 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 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 3 applicants has satisfied the entry conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirements (78 FR 14405; 78 FR 24296). Each of these 3 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-2013-0023), 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, go to http://www.regulations.gov and put the docket number, ``FMCSA-2013-0023'' 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 [[Page 16511]] 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-2013-0023'' 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. [FR Doc. 2015-07050 Filed 3-26-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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evaluated the crash and violation data frequency remaining the same for over that granting the exemptions would
for the 5 drivers, some of whom 2 years. If granted the exemption, he achieve a level of safety that is
currently drive a CMV in intrastate would like to drive a CMV. His equivalent to or greater than the level
commerce. The CDLIS and MCMIS were physician states that he is supportive of that would be achieved without the
searched for crash and violation data on Mr. Grant receiving an exemption. exemption. By granting the exemptions,
the 5 applicants. For non-CDL holders, the interstate CMV industry will gain 5
Jeffrey M. Phillips
the Agency reviewed the driving records highly trained and experienced drivers.
from the State licensing agency. Mr. Phillips is a 45 year-old driver in In accordance with 49 U.S.C.
These exemptions are contingent on South Carolina. He has a history of 31315(b)(1), each exemption will be
the driver maintaining a stable epilepsy and has remained seizure free valid for 2 years, with annual
treatment regimen and remaining since 1989. He takes anti-seizure recertification required unless revoked
seizure-free during the 2-year exemption medication with the dosage and earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will
period. The exempted drivers must frequency remaining the same since be revoked if the following occurs: (1)
submit annual reports from their 1994. If granted the exemption, he The person fails to comply with the
treating physicians attesting to the would like to drive a CMV. His terms and conditions of the exemption;
stability of treatment and that the driver physician states he is supportive of Mr. (2) the exemption has resulted in a
has remained seizure-free. The driver Phillips receiving an exemption. lower level of safety than was
must undergo an annual medical William L. Swann maintained prior to being granted; or (3)
examination by a medical examiner, as continuation of the exemption would
defined by 49 CFR 390.5, following the Mr. Swann is a 76 year-old driver in not be consistent with the goals and
FCMSA’s regulations for the physical Maryland. He has a history of a seizure objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315.
qualifications for CMV drivers. disorder and has remained seizure free FMCSA exempts the following 5
FMCSA published a notice of receipt since 2002. He takes anti-seizure drivers for a period of 2 years with
of application and requested public medication with the dosage and annual medical certification required:
comment during a 30-day public frequency remaining the same since that Michael Alimecco (PA); Michael Grant
comment period in a Federal Register time. If granted the exemption, he (SC); Jeffrey Phillips (SC); Michael
notice for each of the applicants. A short would like to drive a CMV. His Swann (MD); and James Zihlke (IA)
summary of the applicants’ physician states that he is supportive of from the prohibition of CMV operations
qualifications and a discussion of the Mr. Swann receiving an exemption. by persons with a clinical diagnosis of
comments received, if any, follows this James M. Zihlke epilepsy or seizures. If the exemption is
section. For applicants who were denied still in effect at the end of the 2-year
Mr. Zihlke is a 31 year-old driver in
an exemption, a notice will be period, the person may apply to FMCSA
Iowa. He has a history of a single seizure
published at a later date. for a renewal under procedures in effect
in December 2010. He has never taken
at that time.
D. Comments anti-seizure medication. If granted the
exemption, he would like to drive a Issued on: March 20, 2015.
Docket # FMCSA–2014–0214 Larry W. Minor,
CMV. His physician states that he is
On September 18, 2014, FMCSA supportive of Mr. Zihlke receiving an Associate Administrator for Policy.
published a notice of receipt of exemption. [FR Doc. 2015–07052 Filed 3–26–15; 8:45 am]
exemption applications and requested BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
public comment on six individuals (79 E. Basis for Exemption
FR 56098; Docket number FMCSA– Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
2014–22138). The comment period 31315(b), FMCSA may grant an DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ended on October 20, 2014. No exemption from the epilepsy/seizure
commenters responded to this Federal standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) if the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Register notice. Of the six applicants, exemption is likely to achieve an Administration
one was denied. The Agency has equivalent or greater level of safety than
[Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0023]
determined that the following five would be achieved without the
applicants should be granted an exemption. Without the exemption, Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
exemption. applicants will continue to be restricted Applications; Vision
to intrastate driving. With the
Michael G. Alimecco AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
exemption, applicants can drive in
Mr. Alimecco is a 58 year-old driver interstate commerce. Thus, the Agency’s Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
in Pennsylvania. He has a history of analysis focuses on whether an equal or ACTION: Notice of renewal of
seizures and has remained seizure free greater level of safety is likely to be exemptions; request for comments.
since 1974. He takes anti-seizure achieved by permitting each of these
medication with the dosage and drivers to drive in interstate commerce SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its
frequency remaining the same since as opposed to restricting the driver to decision to renew the exemptions from
2003. If granted an exemption, he would driving in intrastate commerce. the vision requirement in the Federal
like to drive a CMV. His physician states Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 3
he is supportive of Mr. Alimecco Conclusion individuals. FMCSA has statutory
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receiving an exemption. The Agency is granting exemptions authority to exempt individuals from
from the epilepsy standard, 49 CFR the vision requirement if the
Michael L. Grant 391.41(b)(8), to 5 individuals based on exemptions granted will not
Mr. Grant is a 52 year-old driver in a thorough evaluation of each driver’s compromise safety. The Agency has
South Carolina. He has a history of safety experience, and medical concluded that granting these
seizures and has remained seizure free condition. Safety analysis of exemption renewals will provide a level
since 1995. He takes anti-seizure information relating to these 5 of safety that is equivalent to or greater
medication with the dosage and applicants meets the burden of showing than the level of safety maintained
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without the exemptions for these FMCSA, Department of Transportation, the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room 31136(e) and 31315.
drivers. W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions
DATES: This decision is effective April Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday, except Federal Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an
24, 2015. Comments must be received exemption may be granted for no longer
on or before April 27, 2015. holidays.
than two years from its approval date
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
and may be renewed upon application
bearing the Federal Docket Management I. Background for additional two year periods. In
System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
[Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0023], using Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, 31315, each of the 3 applicants has
any of the following methods: FMCSA may renew an exemption from satisfied the entry conditions for
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to the vision requirements in 49 CFR obtaining an exemption from the vision
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers requirements (78 FR 14405; 78 FR
on-line instructions for submitting of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a 24296). Each of these 3 applicants has
comments. two-year period if it finds ‘‘such requested renewal of the exemption and
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; exemption would likely achieve a level has submitted evidence showing that
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 of safety that is equivalent to or greater the vision in the better eye continues to
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building than the level that would be achieved meet the requirement specified at 49
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, absent such exemption.’’ The CFR 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision
Washington, DC 20590–0001. procedures for requesting an exemption impairment is stable. In addition, a
• Hand Delivery or Courier: West (including renewals) are set out in 49 review of each record of safety while
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, CFR part 381. driving with the respective vision
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
II. Exemption Decision deficiencies over the past two years
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
indicates each applicant continues to
p.m., Monday through Friday, except This notice addresses 3 individuals meet the vision exemption
Federal Holidays. who have requested renewal of their requirements.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. exemptions in accordance with FMCSA These factors provide an adequate
Instructions: Each submission must procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these basis for predicting each driver’s ability
include the Agency name and the 3 applications for renewal on their to continue to drive safely in interstate
docket number for this notice. Note that merits and decided to extend each commerce. Therefore, FMCSA
DOT posts all comments received exemption for a renewable two-year concludes that extending the exemption
without change to http:// period. They are: for each renewal applicant for a period
www.regulations.gov, including any
David Doub (IN) of two years is likely to achieve a level
personal information included in a
Gregory S. Engleman (KY) of safety equal to that existing without
comment. Please see the Privacy Act
Gale L. Smith (PA) the exemption.
heading below.
Docket: For access to the docket to The exemptions are extended subject IV. Public Participation and Request for
read background documents or to the following conditions: (1) That Comments
comments, go to http:// each individual has a physical FMCSA encourages you to participate
www.regulations.gov at any time or examination every year (a) by an by submitting comments and related
Room W12–140 on the ground level of ophthalmologist or optometrist who materials.
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey attests that the vision in the better eye
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 continues to meet the requirements in Submitting Comments
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a If you submit a comment, please
Friday, except Federal holidays. The medical examiner who attests that the include the docket number for this
Federal Docket Management System individual is otherwise physically notice (FMCSA–2013–0023), indicate
(FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that the specific section of this document to
365 days each year. If you want each individual provides a copy of the which each comment applies, and
acknowledgment that we received your ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s provide a reason for each suggestion or
comments, please include a self- report to the medical examiner at the recommendation. You may submit your
addressed, stamped envelope or time of the annual medical examination; comments and material online or by fax,
postcard or print the acknowledgement and (3) that each individual provide a mail, or hand delivery, but please use
page that appears after submitting copy of the annual medical certification only one of these means. FMCSA
comments on-line. to the employer for retention in the recommends that you include your
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 driver’s qualification file and retains a name and a mailing address, an email
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments copy of the certification on his/her address, or a phone number in the body
from the public to better inform its person while driving for presentation to of your document so the Agency can
rulemaking process. DOT posts these a duly authorized Federal, State, or local contact you if it has questions regarding
comments, without edit, including any enforcement official. Each exemption your submission.
personal information the commenter will be valid for two years unless To submit your comment online, go to
provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
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rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The http://www.regulations.gov and put the
described in the system of records exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The docket number, ‘‘FMCSA–2013–0023’’
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can person fails to comply with the terms in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click
be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. and conditions of the exemption; (2) the ‘‘Search.’’ When the new screen
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: exemption has resulted in a lower level appears, click on ‘‘Comment Now!’’
Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier, of safety than was maintained before it button and type your comment into the
Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, was granted; or (3) continuation of the text box in the following screen. Choose
202–366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, exemption would not be consistent with whether you are submitting your
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comment as an individual or on behalf environments and verify results. He drivers were not involved in any crashes
of a third party and then submit. If you holds a valid German CDL but lacks the or other safety-related incidents.
submit your comments by mail or hand U.S. residency necessary to obtain a
Daimler Application for Exemption
delivery, submit them in an unbound CDL issued by one of the States. FMCSA
format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, believes that the process for obtaining a Daimler applied for the same CDL
suitable for copying and electronic German CDL is comparable to or as exemption for Martin Zeilinger. Notice
filing. If you submit comments by mail effective as the U.S. CDL requirements of the application was published on
and would like to know that they and ensures that this driver will likely December 17, 2014 (79 FR 75229). One
reached the facility, please enclose a achieve a level of safety that is comment was received in opposition to
stamped, self-addressed postcard or equivalent to or greater than the level of the application for exemption, but it
envelope. FMCSA will consider all safety that would be obtained in the was not substantive. A copy of the
comments and material received during absence of the exemption. Daimler request is in the docket
the comment period and may change identified at the beginning of this
DATES: This exemption is effective
this notice based on your comments. notice. The exemption allows Martin
March 27, 2015 and expires March 27, Zeilinger to operate CMVs to support
Viewing Comments and Documents 2017. Daimler field tests to meet future
To view comments, as well as any FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. vehicle safety and environmental
documents mentioned in this preamble Richard Clemente, FMCSA Driver and requirements and to promote the
as being available in the docket, go to Carrier Operations Division; Office of development of technology and
http://www.regulations.gov and in the Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety advancements in vehicle safety systems
search box insert the docket number, Standards; Telephone: 202–366–4325. and emissions reductions. He will
‘‘FMCSA–2013–0023’’ in the Email: MCPSD@dot.gov. typically drive for no more than 6 hours
‘‘Keyword’’ box and click ‘‘Search.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: per day for 2 consecutive days, and 10
Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ percent of the test driving will be on
button, choose the document listed to Legal Basis two-lane state highways, while 90
review. If you do not have access to the percent will be on interstate highways.
The Secretary of Transportation (the
Internet, you may view the docket The driving will consist of no more than
Secretary) has the authority to grant
online by visiting the Docket 200 miles per day, for a total of 400
exemptions from any of the Federal
Management Facility in Room W12–140 miles during a two-day period on a
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
on the ground floor of the DOT West quarterly basis.
(FMCSRs) issued under chapter 313 or
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Section 383.21 requires CMV drivers
§ 31136 of title 49, United States Code,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. in the United States to have a CDL
to a person(s) seeking regulatory relief
and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through issued by a State. Mr. Zeilinger is a
(49 U.S.C. 31136(e), and 31315(b)). Prior
Friday, except Federal holidays. citizen and resident of Germany. Only
to granting an exemption, the Secretary
Issued on: March 19, 2015. must request public comment and make residents of a State can apply for a CDL.
Larry W. Minor, a determination that the exemption is Without the exemption, Mr. Zeilinger
Associate Administrator for Policy. likely to achieve a level of safety that is would not be able to test-drive
[FR Doc. 2015–07050 Filed 3–26–15; 8:45 am] equivalent to, or greater than, the level prototype CMVs on U.S. roads.
of safety that would be obtained in the Mr. Zeilinger holds a valid German
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absence of the exemption. Exemptions CDL and is an experienced operator of
may be granted for a period of up to 2 CMVs. In the application for exemption,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION years and may be renewed. Daimler also submitted documentation
showing his safe German driving record.
The FMCSA Administrator has been
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Method To Ensure an Equivalent or
delegated authority under 49 CFR
Administration Greater Level of Safety
1.87(e)(1) and (f) to carry out the
[Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0032] functions vested in the Secretary by 49 According to Daimler, the
U.S.C. chapter 313 and subchapters I requirements for a German-issued CDL
Commercial Driver’s License and III of chapter 311, relating, ensure that the same level of safety is
Standards: Application for Exemption; respectively, to the commercial driver’s met or exceeded as if these drivers had
Daimler Trucks North America license program and to commercial a CDL issued by one of the States. Mr.
(Daimler) motor vehicle (CMV) programs and Zeilinger is familiar with the operation
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety safety regulation. of CMVs worldwide and will be
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. Background accompanied at all times by a driver
ACTION: Notice of final disposition; grant who holds a U.S.-issued CDL and is
of application for exemption. On July 22 and August 29, 2014, familiar with the routes to be traveled.
FMCSA granted similar exemptions for FMCSA has determined that the process
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its Daimler test drivers (79 FR 42626, for obtaining a CDL in Germany is
decision to grant Daimler Trucks North 51641). These individuals each held a comparable to that for obtaining a CDL
America’s (Daimler) application for an valid German CDL but lacked the U.S. issued by one of the States and
exemption to allow a Daimler employee residency necessary to obtain a CDL in adequately assesses the driver’s ability
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to drive commercial motor vehicles the United States. FMCSA concluded to safely operate CMVs in the United
(CMV) in the United States without that the process for obtaining a German States.
having a commercial driver’s license CDL is comparable to or as effective as
(CDL) issued by one of the States. The the U.S. CDL requirements and ensures FMCSA Decision
driver, Martin Zeilinger, will test-drive that these drivers will likely achieve a Based upon the merits of this
Daimler vehicles on U.S. roads to better level of safety equivalent to or greater application, including Mr. Zeilinger’s
understand product requirements for than the level that would be obtained in extensive driving experience and safety
these vehicles in ‘‘real world’’ the absence of the exemption. These two record, and the fact that he has
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This decision is effective April 24, 2015. Comments must be received on or before April 27, 2015. | |
| 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. | |
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