80 FR 18924 - Qualification of Drivers; Application for Exemptions; Hearing
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 67 (April 8, 2015)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 67 (April 8, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-08052 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 8, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 18924-18926] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-08052] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0124] Qualification of Drivers; Application for Exemptions; Hearing AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to grant requests from 51 individuals for exemptions from the Agency's physical qualifications standard concerning hearing for interstate drivers. The current regulation prohibits hearing impaired individuals from operating CMVs in interstate commerce. After notice and opportunity for public comment, the Agency concluded that granting exemptions for these drivers to operate property-carrying CMVs will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions. The exemptions are valid for a 2- year period and may be renewed, and the exemptions preempt State laws and regulations. DATES: The exemptions are effective April 8, 2015. The exemptions expire on April 10, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) 366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Electronic Access You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document Management System (FDMS) at: http://www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov and/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., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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. B. Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption from the safety regulations for a 2-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 statute also allows the Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. The current provisions of the FMCSRs concerning hearing state that a person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person: First perceives a forced whispered voice in the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American National Standard (formerly ASA Standard) Z24.5-1951. 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). This standard was adopted in 1970, with a revision in 1971 to allow drivers to be qualified under this standard while wearing a hearing aid, 35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22, 1970) and 36 FR 12857 (July 3, 1971). FMCSA grants 51 individuals an exemption from section 391.41(b)(11) concerning hearing to enable them to operate property-carrying CMVs in interstate commerce for a 2-year period. The Agency's decision on these exemption applications is based on the current medical literature and information and the ``Executive Summary on Hearing, Vestibular Function and Commercial Motor Driving Safety'' (the 2008 Evidence Report) presented to FMCSA on August 26, 2008. The evidence report reached two conclusions regarding the matter of hearing loss and CMV driver safety: (1) No studies that examined the relationship between hearing loss and crash risk exclusively among CMV drivers were identified; and (2) evidence from studies of the private driver license holder population does not support the contention that individuals with hearing impairment are at an increased risk for a crash. In addition, the Agency reviewed each applicant's driving record found in the CDLIS,\1\ for CDL holders, and inspections recorded in MCMIS.\2\ For non-CDL holders, the Agency reviewed the driving records from the State licensing agency. Each applicant's record demonstrated a safe driving history. The Agency believes the drivers covered by the exemptions do not pose a risk to public safety. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Commercial Driver License Information System (CDLIS) is an information system that allows the exchange of commercial driver licensing information among all the States. CDLIS includes the databases of 51 licensing jurisdictions and the CDLIS Central Site, all connected by a telecommunications network. \2\ Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) is an information system that captures data from field offices through SAFETYNET, CAPRI, and other sources. It is a source for FMCSA inspection, crash, compliance review, safety audit, and registration data. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. Comments On February 14, 2014, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of exemption applications and requested public comment on 51 individuals. The comment period ended on March 17, 2014. In response to the notice, FMCSA received one comment from Ann Sherman, who supports the idea of deaf drivers having the opportunity to get training and seek employment ``like everyone else''. FMCSA has determined that the following 51 applicants should be granted an exemption: D. Exemptions Granted Following individualized assessments of the exemption applications, FMCSA grants exemptions from 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) to 51 individuals. Under current FMCSA regulations, all of the 51 drivers receiving exemptions from 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) would have been considered physically qualified to drive a CMV in interstate commerce except that they do not meet the hearing requirement. FMCSA has determined that the following 51 applicants should be granted an exemption: Brooks Andresen Mr. Andresen, 34, holds a driver's license in Utah. [[Page 18925]] Alexey Belousov Mr. Belousov, 37, holds a driver's license in Maryland. Richard Boggs Mr. Boggs, 37, holds a driver's license in Ohio. Conley Bowling Mr. Bowling, 35, holds a driver's license in Kentucky. Marquarius Boyd Mr. Boyd, 23, holds a driver's license in Mississippi. Charles Breidenthal Mr. Breidenthal, 62, holds a driver's license in California. Adam Brown Mr. Brown, 32, holds a driver's license in Texas. Kwinton C. Carpenter Mr. Carpenter, 29, holds a driver's license in Ohio. Ronald Dillon, Jr. Mr. Dillon, 49, holds a driver's license in California. Clark Dobson Mr. Dobson, 50, holds a driver's license in California. Louis Dominik Mr. Dominik, 54, holds a driver's license in Texas. Kareem M. Douglas Mr. Douglas, 39, holds a driver's license in Ohio. Craig Eberhart Mr. Eberhart, 43, holds a driver's license in Pennsylvania. Anthony Farinacci Mr. Farinacci, 50, holds a driver's license in Ohio. Timothy D. Finley Mr. Finley, 48, holds a driver's license in California. Danny E. Fisk Mr. Fisk, 57, holds a driver's license in Colorado. Christopher Fitzwater Mr. Fitzwater, 27, holds a driver's license in Virginia. Kenneth Frilando Mr. Frilando, 46, holds a driver's license in New York. Timothy Gallagher Mr. Gallagher, 51, holds a driver's license in Pennsylvania. John R. Harper, Jr. Mr. Harper, 33, holds a driver's license in Illinois. Kenneth E. Harris Mr. Harris, 39, holds a driver's license in Missouri. Susan D. Helgerson Ms. Helgerson, 49, holds a driver's license in Wisconsin. Kimberly Hicks Ms. Hicks, 47, holds a driver's license in Illinois. Devon T. Hinds Mr. Hinds, 56, holds a driver's license in Colorado. Ryan S. Howard Mr. Howard, 41, holds a driver's license in New York. Gregory Ingram Mr. Ingram, 28, holds a driver's license in North Carolina. Bernard LaFayette Mr. LaFayette, 59, holds a driver's license in California. Christopher Lucki Mr. Lucki, 32, holds a driver's license in Illinois. Joshua Matlow Mr. Matlow, 34, holds a driver's license in Texas. Kathy Mazique Ms. Mazique, 31, holds a driver's license in Illinois. David W. McCoy Mr. McCoy, 63, holds a driver's license in California. Clair Mitcham Ms. Mitcham, 56, holds a driver's license Texas. Jeffrey S. Moore Mr. Moore, 35, holds a driver's license in Pennsylvania. Christopher Morgan Mr. Morgan, 25, holds a driver's license in Massachusetts. Quinton Murphy Mr. Murphy, 32, holds a driver's license in Wisconsin. William Noble Mr. Noble, 63, holds a driver's license in New York. Veniamin Panteleimonov Mr. Panteleimonov, 34, holds a driver's license in California. Kelly Pulvermacher Mr. Pulvermacher, 27, holds a driver's license in Wisconsin. Jeremy Reams Mr. Reams, 37, holds a driver's license in Kentucky. Victor M. Robinson Mr. Robinson, 31, holds a driver's license in Louisiana. Darrin A. Rutley Mr. Rutley, 32, holds a driver's license in New York. Samuel Sherman Mr. Sherman, 36, holds a driver's license in Minnesota. Andrey Shevchenko Mr. Shevchenko, 22, holds a driver's license in Minnesota. Ronald K. Smith, Jr. Mr. Smith, 33, holds a driver's license in Texas. Willine D. Smith Ms. Smith, 52, holds a Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) in Florida. William Templeton Mr. Templeton, 44, holds a driver's license in Georgia. Timothy A. Terpak Mr. Terpak, 28, holds a driver's license in Pennsylvania. Jeremy L. Thrush Mr. Thrush, 27, holds a driver's license in Pennsylvania. Carlos A. Torres Mr. Torres, 30, holds a driver's license in Florida. John K. Turner, III Mr. Turner, 49, holds a driver's license in Colorado. Chad Weaver Mr. Weaver, 32, holds a driver's license in Georgia. E. Basis For Exemption Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption from the hearing standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) if the exemption is likely to achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety than would be achieved without the exemption. With the exemption, applicants can drive in interstate commerce. Thus, the Agency's analysis focuses on whether an equal or greater level of safety is likely to be achieved by permitting each of these [[Page 18926]] drivers to drive in interstate commerce as opposed to restricting him or her to driving in intrastate commerce. The driver must comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption. This includes reporting any crashes or accidents as defined in 49 CFR 390.5 and reporting all citations and convictions for disqualifying offenses under 49 CFR part 383 and 49 CFR 391. Conclusion The Agency is granting exemptions from the hearing standard, 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11), to 51 individuals based on a thorough evaluation of each driver's safety experience. Safety analysis of information relating to these 51 applicants meets the burden of showing that granting the exemptions would achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved without the exemption. By granting the exemptions, the CMV industry will gain 51 additional CMV drivers. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be valid for 2 years from the effective date with annual recertification required unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (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 prior to being granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. FMCSA exempts the following 51 drivers for a period of 2 years from the physical qualification standard concerning hearing: Brooks Andresen (UT); Alexey Belousov (MD); Richard Boggs (OH); Conley Bowling (KY); Marquarius Boyd (MS); Charles Breidenthal (CA); Adam Brown (TX); Kwinton Carpenter (OH); Ronald Dillon, Jr. (CA); Clark Dobson (CA); Louis Dominik (TX); Kareem M. Douglas (OH); Craig Eberhart (PA); Anthony Farinacci (OH); Timothy D. Finley (CA); Danny E. Fisk (CO); Christopher Fitzwater (VA); Kenneth Frilando (NY); Timothy Gallagher (PA); John R. Harper, Jr. (IL); Kenneth E. Harris (MO); Susan D. Helgerson (WI); Kimberly Hicks (IL); Devon T. Hinds (CO); Ryan S. Howard (NY); Gregory Ingram (NC); Bernard LaFayette (CA); Christopher Lucki (IL); Joshua Matlow (TX); Kathy Mazique (IL); David W. McCoy (CA); Clair Mitcham (TX); Jeffrey S. Moore (PA); Christopher Morgan (MA); Quinton Murphy (WI); William Noble (NY); Veniamin Panteleimonov (CA); Kelly Pulvermacher (WI); Jeremy Reams (KY); Victor M. Robinson (LA); Darrin A. Rutley (NY); Samuel Sherman (MN); Andrey Shevchenko (MN); Ronald K. Smith, Jr. (TX); Willine D. Smith (FL); William Templeton (GA); Timothy A. Terpak (PA); Jeremy L. Thrush (PA); Carlos A. Torres (FL); John K. Turner, III (CO); and Chad Weaver (GA). Issued on: April 2, 2015. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2015-08052 Filed 4-7-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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signature by the respondents and will be A. Electronic Access two conclusions regarding the matter of
scanned and submitted electronically to You may see all the comments online hearing loss and CMV driver safety: (1)
the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) by through the Federal Document No studies that examined the
the resettlement agencies for Management System (FDMS) at: http:// relationship between hearing loss and
downloading into the Worldwide www.regulations.gov. crash risk exclusively among CMV
Refugee Admissions Processing System Docket: For access to the docket to drivers were identified; and (2) evidence
(WRAPS) for data entry and case read background documents or from studies of the private driver license
processing. A signed paper copy of the comments, go to http:// holder population does not support the
AOR will remain with resettlement www.regulations.gov and/or Room contention that individuals with hearing
agencies. W12–140 on the ground level of the impairment are at an increased risk for
Dated: April 2, 2015. West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue a crash. In addition, the Agency
Simon Henshaw, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. reviewed each applicant’s driving
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, record found in the CDLIS,1 for CDL
of Population, Refugees and Migration, except Federal holidays. holders, and inspections recorded in
Department of State. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 MCMIS.2 For non-CDL holders, the
[FR Doc. 2015–08127 Filed 4–7–15; 8:45 am]
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments Agency reviewed the driving records
from the public to better inform its from the State licensing agency. Each
BILLING CODE 4710–33–P
rulemaking process. DOT posts these applicant’s record demonstrated a safe
comments, without edit, including any driving history. The Agency believes the
personal information the commenter drivers covered by the exemptions do
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION provides, to www.regulations.gov, as not pose a risk to public safety.
described in the system of records
Federal Motor Carrier Safety notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can C. Comments
Administration be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
On February 14, 2014, FMCSA
B. Background published a notice of receipt of
[Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0124]
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, exemption applications and requested
Qualification of Drivers; Application for FMCSA may grant an exemption from public comment on 51 individuals. The
Exemptions; Hearing the safety regulations for a 2-year period comment period ended on March 17,
if it finds ‘‘such exemption would likely 2014. In response to the notice, FMCSA
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety achieve a level of safety that is received one comment from Ann
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. equivalent to or greater than the level Sherman, who supports the idea of deaf
ACTION: Notice of final disposition. that would be achieved absent such drivers having the opportunity to get
exemption.’’ The statute also allows the training and seek employment ‘‘like
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its Agency to renew exemptions at the end everyone else’’. FMCSA has determined
decision to grant requests from 51 of the 2-year period. The current that the following 51 applicants should
individuals for exemptions from the provisions of the FMCSRs concerning be granted an exemption:
Agency’s physical qualifications hearing state that a person is physically
standard concerning hearing for D. Exemptions Granted
qualified to drive a CMV if that person:
interstate drivers. The current regulation
prohibits hearing impaired individuals First perceives a forced whispered voice in Following individualized assessments
from operating CMVs in interstate
the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or of the exemption applications, FMCSA
without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested grants exemptions from 49 CFR
commerce. After notice and opportunity by use of an audiometric device, does not
for public comment, the Agency 391.41(b)(11) to 51 individuals. Under
have an average hearing loss in the better ear
concluded that granting exemptions for greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz,
current FMCSA regulations, all of the 51
these drivers to operate property- and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid drivers receiving exemptions from 49
carrying CMVs will provide a level of when the audiometric device is calibrated to CFR 391.41(b)(11) would have been
safety that is equivalent to or greater American National Standard (formerly ASA considered physically qualified to drive
Standard) Z24.5–1951. a CMV in interstate commerce except
than the level of safety maintained
without the exemptions. The 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). This standard was that they do not meet the hearing
exemptions are valid for a 2-year period adopted in 1970, with a revision in 1971 requirement. FMCSA has determined
and may be renewed, and the to allow drivers to be qualified under that the following 51 applicants should
exemptions preempt State laws and this standard while wearing a hearing be granted an exemption:
regulations. aid, 35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22, 1970) Brooks Andresen
and 36 FR 12857 (July 3, 1971).
DATES: The exemptions are effective FMCSA grants 51 individuals an
April 8, 2015. The exemptions expire on Mr. Andresen, 34, holds a driver’s
exemption from section 391.41(b)(11) license in Utah.
April 10, 2017. concerning hearing to enable them to
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: operate property-carrying CMVs in 1 Commercial Driver License Information System
Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of interstate commerce for a 2-year period. (CDLIS) is an information system that allows the
Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) The Agency’s decision on these exchange of commercial driver licensing
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, exemption applications is based on the information among all the States. CDLIS includes
FMCSA, Department of Transportation, the databases of 51 licensing jurisdictions and the
current medical literature and CDLIS Central Site, all connected by a
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room information and the ‘‘Executive telecommunications network.
W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. Summary on Hearing, Vestibular 2 Motor Carrier Management Information System
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Function and Commercial Motor (MCMIS) is an information system that captures
Monday through Friday, except Federal data from field offices through SAFETYNET,
Driving Safety’’ (the 2008 Evidence CAPRI, and other sources. It is a source for FMCSA
holidays. Report) presented to FMCSA on August inspection, crash, compliance review, safety audit,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 26, 2008. The evidence report reached and registration data.
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drivers to drive in interstate commerce Rutley (NY); Samuel Sherman (MN); Docket: For access to the docket to
as opposed to restricting him or her to Andrey Shevchenko (MN); Ronald K. read background documents or
driving in intrastate commerce. The Smith, Jr. (TX); Willine D. Smith (FL); comments, go to http://
driver must comply with the terms and William Templeton (GA); Timothy A. www.regulations.gov and/or Room
conditions of the exemption. This Terpak (PA); Jeremy L. Thrush (PA); W12–140 on the ground level of the
includes reporting any crashes or Carlos A. Torres (FL); John K. Turner, III West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
accidents as defined in 49 CFR 390.5 (CO); and Chad Weaver (GA). SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
and reporting all citations and Issued on: April 2, 2015. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
convictions for disqualifying offenses except Federal holidays.
Larry W. Minor,
under 49 CFR part 383 and 49 CFR 391. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
Associate Administrator for Policy.
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
Conclusion [FR Doc. 2015–08052 Filed 4–7–15; 8:45 am] from the public to better inform its
The Agency is granting exemptions BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P rulemaking process. DOT posts these
from the hearing standard, 49 CFR comments, without edit, including any
391.41(b)(11), to 51 individuals based personal information the commenter
on a thorough evaluation of each DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
driver’s safety experience. Safety described in the system of records
analysis of information relating to these Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
51 applicants meets the burden of be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
showing that granting the exemptions [Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0121; FMCSA–
would achieve a level of safety that is 2013–0122; FMCSA–2013–0123] B. Background
equivalent to or greater than the level Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
that would be achieved without the Qualification of Drivers; Application for FMCSA may grant an exemption from
exemption. By granting the exemptions, Exemptions; Hearing the safety regulations for a 2-year period
the CMV industry will gain 51 AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety if it finds ‘‘such exemption would likely
additional CMV drivers. In accordance Administration (FMCSA), DOT. achieve a level of safety that is
with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption equivalent to or greater than the level
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
will be valid for 2 years from the that would be achieved absent such
effective date with annual recertification SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its exemption.’’ The statute also allows the
required unless revoked earlier by decision to grant requests from 39 Agency to renew exemptions at the end
FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked individuals for exemptions from the of the 2-year period. The current
if the following occurs: (1) The person Agency’s physical qualifications provisions of the FMCSRs concerning
fails to comply with the terms and standard concerning hearing for hearing state that a person is physically
conditions of the exemption; (2) the interstate drivers. The current regulation qualified to drive a CMV if that person:
exemption has resulted in a lower level prohibits hearing impaired individuals First perceives a forced whispered voice in
of safety than was maintained prior to from operating CMVs in interstate the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or
being granted; or (3) continuation of the commerce. After notice and opportunity without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested
exemption would not be consistent with for public comment, the Agency by use of an audiometric device, does not
the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. concluded that granting exemptions for have an average hearing loss in the better ear
31136 and 31315. these drivers to operate property- greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz,
FMCSA exempts the following 51 carrying CMVs will provide a level of and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid
drivers for a period of 2 years from the safety that is equivalent to or greater when the audiometric device is calibrated to
physical qualification standard American National Standard (formerly ASA
than the level of safety maintained Standard) Z24.5—1951.
concerning hearing: Brooks Andresen without the exemptions. The
(UT); Alexey Belousov (MD); Richard 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). This standard was
exemptions are valid for a 2-year period
Boggs (OH); Conley Bowling (KY); adopted in 1970, with a revision in 1971
and may be renewed, and the
Marquarius Boyd (MS); Charles to allow drivers to be qualified under
exemptions preempt State laws and
Breidenthal (CA); Adam Brown (TX); this standard while wearing a hearing
regulations.
Kwinton Carpenter (OH); Ronald Dillon, aid, 35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22, 1970)
Jr. (CA); Clark Dobson (CA); Louis DATES: The exemptions are effective and 36 FR 12857 (July 3, 1971).
Dominik (TX); Kareem M. Douglas (OH); April 8, 2015. The exemptions expire on FMCSA grants 39 individuals an
Craig Eberhart (PA); Anthony Farinacci April 10, 2017. exemption from § 391.41(b)(11)
(OH); Timothy D. Finley (CA); Danny E. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: concerning hearing to enable them to
Fisk (CO); Christopher Fitzwater (VA); Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of operate property-carrying CMVs in
Kenneth Frilando (NY); Timothy Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) interstate commerce for a 2-year period.
Gallagher (PA); John R. Harper, Jr. (IL); 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, The Agency’s decision on these
Kenneth E. Harris (MO); Susan D. FMCSA, Department of Transportation, exemption applications is based on the
Helgerson (WI); Kimberly Hicks (IL); 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room current medical literature and
Devon T. Hinds (CO); Ryan S. Howard W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. information and the ‘‘Executive
(NY); Gregory Ingram (NC); Bernard Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Summary on Hearing, Vestibular
LaFayette (CA); Christopher Lucki (IL); Monday through Friday, except Federal Function and Commercial Motor
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
Joshua Matlow (TX); Kathy Mazique holidays. Driving Safety’’ (the 2008 Evidence
(IL); David W. McCoy (CA); Clair SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Report) presented to FMCSA on August
Mitcham (TX); Jeffrey S. Moore (PA); 26, 2008. The evidence report reached
Christopher Morgan (MA); Quinton A. Electronic Access two conclusions regarding the matter of
Murphy (WI); William Noble (NY); You may see all the comments online hearing loss and CMV driver safety: (1)
Veniamin Panteleimonov (CA); Kelly through the Federal Document No studies that examined the
Pulvermacher (WI); Jeremy Reams (KY); Management System (FDMS) at: http:// relationship between hearing loss and
Victor M. Robinson (LA); Darrin A. www.regulations.gov. crash risk exclusively among CMV
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| Dates | The exemptions are effective April 8, 2015. The exemptions expire on April 10, 2017. | |
| Contact | Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) 366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. | |
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