80 FR 22773 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 78 (April 23, 2015)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 78 (April 23, 2015)
| Page Range | 22773-22777 | |
| FR Document | 2015-09460 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 78 (Thursday, April 23, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 22773-22777] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-09460] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0305] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions, request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 35 individuals for exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. They are unable to meet the vision requirement in one eye for various reasons. The exemptions will enable these individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce without meeting the prescribed vision requirement in one eye. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 26, 2015. All comments will be investigated by FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued the day after the comment period closes. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0305 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: 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 numbers for this notice. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below for further information. 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 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. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366- 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds [[Page 22774]] ``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.'' FMCSA can renew exemptions at the end of each 2-year period. The 35 individuals listed in this notice have each requested such an exemption from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce. Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant to determine whether granting an exemption will achieve the required level of safety mandated by statute. II. Qualifications of Applicants Donald A. Becker, Jr. Mr. Becker, 39, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In your medical opinion, Patient has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle, Yes [sic].'' Mr. Becker reported that he has driven straight trucks for 13 years, accumulating 195,000 miles. He holds a chauffer's license from Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Ronald G. Bradley Mr. Bradley, 50, has had a macular scar in his left eye since 2005. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/ 90. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``I have been asked to submit a signed statement certifying that Mr. Bradley has sufficient vision to drive a commercial vehicle . . . While his visual condition could change, my professional opinion is that since this condition has been stable for nearly ten years, I would expect it to continue to remain the same.'' Mr. Bradley reported that he has driven straight trucks for 32 years, accumulating 73,600 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for 32 years, accumulating 320,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Rober J. Bruce Mr. Bruce, 63, has had optic atrophy in his left eye since 2011. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/ 70. Following an examination in 2014, his neurologist stated, ``In my opinion, based on these evaluations, Mr. Bruce has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bruce reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12 years, accumulating 120,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Arizona. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Mark A. Carter Mr. Carter, 63, has had enucleation in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1977. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion I feel mark has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Carter reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 20,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 43 years, accumulating 3.44 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Oklahoma. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. William T. Costie Mr. Costie, 51, has had optic nerve hypoplasia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/80. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr. Costie is a 51 year old gentleman who has congenital optic nerve hypoplasia in the left eye . . . It is my opinion that this gentleman has not had, nor should have in the future, any problem driving a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Costie reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 36,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating 500,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash, to which he did contribute but was not cited, and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Donald W. Donaldson Mr. Donaldson, 55, has a corneal scar in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1995. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Visual field is adequate to operate a commercial vehicle and condition has been stable to for years without adverse effect on driving ability. Mr. Donaldson has adequate acuity and color perception to continue operating a commercial vehicle safely.'' Mr. Donaldson reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 2.25 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Glenn E. Dowell Mr. Dowell, 58, has aphakia in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1990. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``I feel he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Dowell reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating two million miles. He holds an operator's license from Indiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded the speed limit by 10 mph. James L. Duck Mr. Duck, 70, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/ 25. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Duck has had poor vison in his right eye since he was a child. This condition is stable, and he has compensated and adapted to this condition his entire adult life. As such, he still has sufficient visual acuity to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Duck reported that he has driven straight trucks for 50 years, accumulating 875,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 50 years, accumulating 875,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from New Mexico. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Terrence R. Ervin Mr. Ervin, 59, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1992. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``He knows and understands the precautions that are necessary for driving; therefore, his vision is sufficient to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Ervin reported that he has driven tractor- trailer combinations for 13 years, accumulating 2.6 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from California. His driving record [[Page 22775]] for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Douglas E. Hetrick Mr. Hetrick, 57, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/ 60. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr. Hetrick has a history of amblyopia in his left eye since childhood that is stable. . .With the following testing noted above, I believe that Mr. Hetrick is able to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hetrick reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 50,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Arthur R. Hughson Mr. Hughson, 50, has had a deformed retina in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``His excellent driving record and adaptation to his visual status makes him a safe driver for a CDL.'' Mr. Hughson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 500,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating 180,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Marc R. Johnston Mr. Johnston, 54, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1999. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Johnston's right eye is very healthy. . .He is still able to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Johnston reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 31 years, accumulating 525,512 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Joseph M. Jones Mr. Jones, 70, has a retinal scar in his right eye due to a traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr. Jones has visual acuity of count fingers only in the right eye. . .I feel that the patient is qualified to obtain a commercial driver's license.'' Mr. Jones reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 740,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Idaho. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Larry C. Kautz Mr. Kautz, 49, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Larry Kautz has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Kautz reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12 years, accumulating 10,800 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Theodore J. Kenyon Mr. Kenyon, 73, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``He has a history of refractive amblyopia (lazy eye) in his RE since childhood. . . In my medical opinion Mr. Theodore Kenyon is qualified to drive a commercial vehicle on public roadways.'' Mr. Kenyon reported that he has driven straight trucks for 55 years, accumulating 825,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 300,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Vermont. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Howard H. Key, Jr. Mr. Key, 54, has had a central macula scar in his right eye since 1989. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion Mr. Key has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Key reported that he has driven straight trucks for 22 years, accumulating 440,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Arkansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Bernard Khraich Mr. Khraich, 38, has light perception in his right eye due to a traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Capable of driving a commercial vehicle, has sufficient vision.'' Mr. Khraich reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 50,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for six years, accumulating 1,200 miles, and buses for five years, accumulating 500 miles. He holds an operator's license from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Bradley R. King Mr. King, 58, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1979. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Brad has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks that are required to continue to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. King reported that he has driven straight trucks for 42 years, accumulating 42,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years, accumulating 28,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. David C. Leoffler Mr. Leoffler, 51, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``His Amblyopia was not successfully treated in early childhood, resulting in permanent monocular vision impairment. It is my professional judgment that Mr. Leoffler can safely and proficiently operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Leoffler reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 600,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 1.8 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Melvin D. Moffett Mr. Moffett, 70, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye since 1999. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in his left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2015, his [[Page 22776]] ophthalmologist stated, ``Posterior segment examination performed previously revealed evidence of an old, treated retinal detachment present in the patient's left eye . . . It appears at this time that Mr. Moffett should be able to operate a commercial vehicle appropriately.'' Mr. Moffett reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 80,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Armando F. Pedroso Mr. Pedroso, 34, has corneal scarring in his right eye due to a traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Armando Pedroso has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Pedroso reported that he has driven straight trucks for 8.5 years, accumulating 340,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Quang M. Pham Mr. Pham, 29, has had a large choroidal scar over macula in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``With both eyes open patient has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Pham reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years, accumulating 52,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. William A. Ramirez Vazquez Mr. Ramirez Vazquez, 37, has had chorioretinal scar in his left eye since 2001. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, William has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Ramirez Vazquez reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 150,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years, accumulating 400,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Donald W. Randall Mr. Randall, 55, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``He presented with a desire to get a CDL. There is no visual hindrance in the right eye that would inhibit his driving.'' Mr. Randall reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 20,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 20,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Utah. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Glen E. Robbins Mr. Robbins, 71, has had a central macular scar in his right eye since 1963. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Based on the visual field extent demonstrated on the formal visual field, I feel he has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks in regards to operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Robbins reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3.5 years, accumulating 223,562 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 48 years, accumulating 4.8 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Wyoming. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Enrique F. Rodriguez Gonzalez Mr. Rodriguez Gonzalez, 45, has had glaucoma in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/50. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``This patient has sufficient clarity and visual field to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely.'' Mr. Rodriguez Gonzalez reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10.5 years, accumulating 273,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Ronald P. Schoborg Mr. Schoborg, 76, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I believe Mr. Schoborg has sufficient vision to perform the tasks necessary to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Schoborg reported that he has driven buses for 12 years, accumulating 396,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Arkansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Raymond Sherrill Mr. Sherrill, 40, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 2013. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``My opinion no visual problems to prohibit from commercial vehicle operation.'' Mr. Sherrill reported that he has driven straight trucks for 21 years, accumulating 63,000 miles. He holds a Class BM CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Roger D. Simpson Mr. Simpson, 68, has had ischemic optic neuropathy in his right eye since 2009. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``I explained to Mr. Simpson that his visual function appears stable and it is my medical opinion that he is able to continue to have sufficient vision to drive as a commercial driver adequately.'' Mr. Simpson reported that he has driven straight trucks for six months, accumulating 500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating three million miles. He holds an operator's license from Arkansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Mehrzad Tavanaie Mr. Tavanaie, 49, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/ 100. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Amblyopic left eye has existed since birth. Patient is competent & comfortable in driving professionally for many year. Patient has been driving commercially [sic] for 19 yrs [sic] without incident.'' Mr. Tavanaie reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 19 years, accumulating 100,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows [[Page 22777]] no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Steven M. Tewhill Mr. Tewhill, 49, has had ocular histoplasmosis in his left eye since 2007. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/150. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``After thorough examination, it is my professional opinion that Mr. Tewhill has sufficient vision to perform his driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Tewhill reported that he has driven straight trucks for 32 years, accumulating 16,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 10,200 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Arkansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Brett E. Thomas Mr. Thomas, 46, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/50. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``His vision is great, and he is able to sufficiently able to operate a commercial vehicle safely!'' Mr. Thomas reported that he has driven straight trucks for 8.5 years, accumulating 85,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 8.5 years, accumulating 170,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Keith E. Thompson Mr. Thompson, 40, has a severed optic nerve in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1994. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Thompson has fully adapted to his monocular condition using visual cues to fill in for binocular situations (i.e. size, occlusion etc.). In my professional opinion, he is capable in handling any commercial truck while driving.'' Mr. Thompson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 21 years, accumulating 630,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jeffrey W. Tucker Mr. Tucker, 47, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/ 100. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Tucker has sufficient vision to perform all driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Tucker reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 130,000 miles. He holds a chauffeur's license from Indiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Thomas W. Workman Mr. Workman, 63, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Thomas has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Workman reported that he has driven straight trucks for 45 years, accumulating 1.8 million miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. III. 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, 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-2014-0304 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 documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number FMCSA-2014-0304 in the ``Keyword'' box and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' button and 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: April 17, 2015. Larry W. 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considered physically qualified to drive with annual recertification required • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
a CMV in interstate commerce except unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
that they do not meet the hearing exemption will be revoked if the New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
requirement. FMCSA has determined following occurs: (1) The person fails to Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
that the following applicants should be comply with the terms and conditions Washington, DC 20590–0001.
granted an exemption. of the exemption; (2) the exemption has • Hand Delivery: West Building
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Donald Lynch
was maintained prior to being granted; New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
Mr. Lynch, 38, holds a driver’s license or (3) continuation of the exemption DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
from the state of Florida. would not be consistent with the goals through Friday, except Federal
Zachary Rietz and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and Holidays.
31315. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
Mr. Rietz, 32, holds a driver’s license FMCSA exempts the following 4 Instructions: Each submission must
from the state of Texas. drivers for a period of 2 years from the include the Agency name and the
Bryon Smith physical qualification standard docket numbers for this notice. Note
concerning hearing: Donald Lynch (FL); that all comments received will be
Mr. Smith, 28, holds a driver’s license Zachary Rietz (TX); Byron Smith (LA); posted without change to http://
from the state of Louisiana. and Billy J. Warnock (IN). www.regulations.gov, including any
Billy J. Warnock Issued on: April 17, 2015. personal information provided. Please
Larry W. Minor,
see the Privacy Act heading below for
Mr. Warnock, 43, holds a driver’s
further information.
license from the state of Indiana. Associate Administrator for Policy.
Docket: For access to the docket to
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E. Basis for Exemption read background documents or
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P comments, go to http://
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
FMCSA may grant an exemption from www.regulations.gov at any time or
the hearing standard in 49 CFR Room W12–140 on the ground level of
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
391.41(b)(11) if the exemption is likely the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
to achieve an equivalent or greater level Federal Motor Carrier Safety Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
of safety than would be achieved Administration a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
without the exemption. With the Friday, except Federal holidays. The
[Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0305] FDMS is available 24 hours each day,
exemption, applicants can drive in
interstate commerce. Thus, the Agency’s 365 days each year. If you want
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption acknowledgment that we received your
analysis focuses on whether an equal or Applications; Vision
greater level of safety is likely to be comments, please include a self-
achieved by permitting each of these AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety addressed, stamped envelope or
drivers to drive in interstate commerce Administration (FMCSA), DOT. postcard or print the acknowledgement
as opposed to restricting him or her to ACTION: Notice of applications for page that appears after submitting
driving in intrastate commerce. Based exemptions, request for comments. comments on-line.
on its review of each driver’s record, the Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
Agency has concluded that allowing SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
these applicants to drive in interstate applications from 35 individuals for from the public to better inform its
commerce will achieve an equal level of exemption from the vision requirement rulemaking process. DOT posts these
safety. Each driver must comply with in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments, without edit, including any
the terms and conditions of the Regulations. They are unable to meet personal information the commenter
exemption. This includes reporting any the vision requirement in one eye for provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
crashes or accidents as defined in 49 various reasons. The exemptions will described in the system of records
CFR 390.5 and reporting all citations enable these individuals to operate notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
and convictions for disqualifying commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
offenses under 49 CFR part 383 and 40 interstate commerce without meeting FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
CFR part 391. the prescribed vision requirement in Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier,
one eye. If granted, the exemptions Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards,
Conclusion would enable these individuals to (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov,
The Agency is granting exemptions qualify as drivers of commercial motor FMCSA, Department of Transportation,
from the hearing standard, 49 CFR vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room
391.41(b)(11), to 4 individuals based on DATES: Comments must be received on W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
an evaluation of each driver’s safety or before May 26, 2015. All comments Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5
experience. Safety analysis of will be investigated by FMCSA. The p.m., Monday through Friday, except
information relating to these 4 exemptions will be issued the day after Federal holidays. If you have questions
applicants meets the burden of showing the comment period closes. regarding viewing or submitting
that granting the exemptions would ADDRESSES: You may submit comments material to the docket, contact Docket
Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
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achieve a level of safety that is bearing the Federal Docket Management
equivalent to or greater than the level System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
that would be achieved without the 2014–0305 using any of the following
exemption. By granting the exemptions, methods: I. Background
the CMV industry will gain 4 additional • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
CMV drivers. In accordance with 49 http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the FMCSA may grant an exemption from
U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be on-line instructions for submitting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
valid for 2 years from the effective date comments. Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds
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‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a evaluations, Mr. Bruce has sufficient Mr. Donaldson reported that he has
level of safety that is equivalent to or vision to perform the driving tasks driven tractor-trailer combinations for
greater than the level that would be required to operate a commercial 30 years, accumulating 2.25 million
achieved absent such exemption.’’ vehicle.’’ Mr. Bruce reported that he has miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
FMCSA can renew exemptions at the driven straight trucks for 12 years, Georgia. His driving record for the last
end of each 2-year period. The 35 accumulating 120,000 miles. He holds 3 years shows no crashes and no
individuals listed in this notice have an operator’s license from Arizona. His convictions for moving violations in a
each requested such an exemption from driving record for the last 3 years shows CMV.
the vision requirement in 49 CFR no crashes and no convictions for
Glenn E. Dowell
391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers moving violations in a CMV.
of CMVs in interstate commerce. Mr. Dowell, 58, has aphakia in his left
Mark A. Carter eye due to a traumatic incident in 1990.
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate
the qualifications of each applicant to Mr. Carter, 63, has had enucleation in The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
determine whether granting an his right eye due to a traumatic incident 20, and in his left eye, 20/100.
exemption will achieve the required in 1977. The visual acuity in his right Following an examination in 2014, his
level of safety mandated by statute. eye is no light perception, and in his left optometrist stated, ‘‘I feel he has
eye, 20/15. Following an examination in sufficient vision to perform the driving
II. Qualifications of Applicants 2014, his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my tasks required to operate a commercial
Donald A. Becker, Jr. medical opinion I feel mark has vehicle.’’ Mr. Dowell reported that he
sufficient vision to operate a has driven tractor-trailer combinations
Mr. Becker, 39, has had amblyopia in commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Carter for 40 years, accumulating two million
his right eye since childhood. The reported that he has driven straight miles. He holds an operator’s license
visual acuity in his right eye is counting trucks for 40 years, accumulating 20,000 from Indiana. His driving record for the
fingers, and in his left eye, 20/15. miles, and tractor-trailer combinations last 3 years shows no crashes and one
Following an examination in 2014, his for 43 years, accumulating 3.44 million conviction for a moving violation in a
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In your miles. He holds a Class A CDL from CMV; he exceeded the speed limit by 10
medical opinion, Patient has sufficient Oklahoma. His driving record for the mph.
vision to perform the driving tasks last 3 years shows no crashes and no
required to operate a commercial James L. Duck
convictions for moving violations in a
vehicle, Yes [sic].’’ Mr. Becker reported CMV. Mr. Duck, 70, has had amblyopia in
that he has driven straight trucks for 13 his right eye since childhood. The
years, accumulating 195,000 miles. He William T. Costie visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200,
holds a chauffer’s license from Mr. Costie, 51, has had optic nerve and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an
Michigan. His driving record for the last hypoplasia in his left eye since birth. examination in 2014, his optometrist
3 years shows no crashes and no The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ stated, ‘‘Mr. Duck has had poor vison in
convictions for moving violations in a 20, and in his left eye, 20/80. Following his right eye since he was a child. This
CMV. an examination in 2014, his condition is stable, and he has
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Mr. Costie is a compensated and adapted to this
Ronald G. Bradley
51 year old gentleman who has condition his entire adult life. As such,
Mr. Bradley, 50, has had a macular congenital optic nerve hypoplasia in the he still has sufficient visual acuity to
scar in his left eye since 2005. The left eye . . . It is my opinion that this perform the driving tasks required to
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, gentleman has not had, nor should have operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
and in his left eye, 20/90. Following an in the future, any problem driving a Duck reported that he has driven
examination in 2014, his optometrist commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Costie straight trucks for 50 years,
stated, ‘‘I have been asked to submit a reported that he has driven straight accumulating 875,000 miles, tractor-
signed statement certifying that Mr. trucks for 10 years, accumulating 36,000 trailer combinations for 50 years,
Bradley has sufficient vision to drive a miles, and tractor-trailer combinations accumulating 875,000 miles. He holds
commercial vehicle . . . While his for 5 years, accumulating 500,000 miles. an operator’s license from New Mexico.
visual condition could change, my He holds a Class A CDL from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years
professional opinion is that since this His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
condition has been stable for nearly ten shows one crash, to which he did moving violations in a CMV.
years, I would expect it to continue to contribute but was not cited, and no
remain the same.’’ Mr. Bradley reported Terrence R. Ervin
convictions for moving violations in a
that he has driven straight trucks for 32 CMV. Mr. Ervin, 59, has complete loss of
years, accumulating 73,600 miles, and vision in his left eye due to a traumatic
tractor-trailer combinations for 32 years, Donald W. Donaldson incident in 1992. The visual acuity in
accumulating 320,000 miles. He holds a Mr. Donaldson, 55, has a corneal scar his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
Class A CDL from Indiana. His driving in his right eye due to a traumatic no light perception. Following an
record for the last 3 years shows no incident in 1995. The visual acuity in examination in 2014, his
crashes and no convictions for moving his right eye is no light perception, and ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘He knows and
violations in a CMV. in his left eye, 20/20. Following an understands the precautions that are
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examination in 2014, his optometrist necessary for driving; therefore, his
Rober J. Bruce stated, ‘‘Visual field is adequate to vision is sufficient to perform the
Mr. Bruce, 63, has had optic atrophy operate a commercial vehicle and driving tasks required to operate a
in his left eye since 2011. The visual condition has been stable to for years commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Ervin reported
acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in without adverse effect on driving that he has driven tractor-trailer
his left eye, 20/70. Following an ability. Mr. Donaldson has adequate combinations for 13 years, accumulating
examination in 2014, his neurologist acuity and color perception to continue 2.6 million miles. He holds a Class A
stated, ‘‘In my opinion, based on these operating a commercial vehicle safely.’’ CDL from California. His driving record
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ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Posterior His driving record for the last 3 years examination in 2015, his
segment examination performed shows no crashes and no convictions for ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘I believe Mr.
previously revealed evidence of an old, moving violations in a CMV. Schoborg has sufficient vision to
treated retinal detachment present in perform the tasks necessary to drive a
Donald W. Randall
the patient’s left eye . . . It appears at commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Schoborg
this time that Mr. Moffett should be able Mr. Randall, 55, has complete loss of reported that he has driven buses for 12
to operate a commercial vehicle vision in his left eye due to a traumatic years, accumulating 396,000 miles. He
appropriately.’’ Mr. Moffett reported incident during childhood. The visual holds a Class A CDL from Arkansas. His
that he has driven straight trucks for 40 acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in driving record for the last 3 years shows
years, accumulating 80,000 miles. He his left eye, no light perception. no crashes and no convictions for
holds an operator’s license from Following an examination in 2014, his moving violations in a CMV.
Kentucky. His driving record for the last optometrist stated, ‘‘He presented with
a desire to get a CDL. There is no visual Raymond Sherrill
3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a hindrance in the right eye that would Mr. Sherrill, 40, has complete loss of
CMV. inhibit his driving.’’ Mr. Randall vision in his left eye due to a traumatic
reported that he has driven straight incident in 2013. The visual acuity in
Armando F. Pedroso his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
trucks for 20 years, accumulating 20,000
Mr. Pedroso, 34, has corneal scarring miles, and tractor-trailer combinations no light perception. Following an
in his right eye due to a traumatic for 20 years, accumulating 20,000 miles. examination in 2015, his optometrist
incident during childhood. The visual He holds a Class A CDL from Utah. His stated, ‘‘My opinion no visual problems
acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in driving record for the last 3 years shows to prohibit from commercial vehicle
his left eye, 20/15. Following an no crashes and no convictions for operation.’’ Mr. Sherrill reported that he
examination in 2014, his optometrist moving violations in a CMV. has driven straight trucks for 21 years,
stated, ‘‘It is my opinion that Mr. accumulating 63,000 miles. He holds a
Armando Pedroso has sufficient vision Glen E. Robbins Class BM CDL from Pennsylvania. His
to perform the driving tasks required to Mr. Robbins, 71, has had a central driving record for the last 3 years shows
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. macular scar in his right eye since 1963. no crashes and no convictions for
Pedroso reported that he has driven The visual acuity in his right eye is no moving violations in a CMV.
straight trucks for 8.5 years, light perception, and in his left eye, 20/
Roger D. Simpson
accumulating 340,000 miles. He holds a 20. Following an examination in 2014,
Class B CDL from Minnesota. His his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Based on Mr. Simpson, 68, has had ischemic
driving record for the last 3 years shows the visual field extent demonstrated on optic neuropathy in his right eye since
no crashes and no convictions for the formal visual field, I feel he has 2009. The visual acuity in his right eye
moving violations in a CMV. sufficient vision to perform driving is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/25.
tasks in regards to operating a Following an examination in 2014, his
Quang M. Pham optometrist stated, ‘‘I explained to Mr.
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Robbins
Mr. Pham, 29, has had a large reported that he has driven straight Simpson that his visual function
choroidal scar over macula in his left trucks for 3.5 years, accumulating appears stable and it is my medical
eye since birth. The visual acuity in his 223,562 miles, and tractor-trailer opinion that he is able to continue to
right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, combinations for 48 years, accumulating have sufficient vision to drive as a
20/400. Following an examination in 4.8 million miles. He holds a Class A commercial driver adequately.’’ Mr.
2014, his optometrist stated, ‘‘With both CDL from Wyoming. His driving record Simpson reported that he has driven
eyes open patient has sufficient vision for the last 3 years shows no crashes and straight trucks for six months,
to perform driving tasks required to no convictions for moving violations in accumulating 500 miles, and tractor-
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. a CMV. trailer combinations for 20 years,
Pham reported that he has driven accumulating three million miles. He
tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years, Enrique F. Rodriguez Gonzalez holds an operator’s license from
accumulating 52,000 miles. He holds a Mr. Rodriguez Gonzalez, 45, has had Arkansas. His driving record for the last
Class A CDL from Texas. His driving glaucoma in his left eye since 3 years shows no crashes and no
record for the last 3 years shows no childhood. The visual acuity in his right convictions for moving violations in a
crashes and no convictions for moving eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/50. CMV.
violations in a CMV. Following an examination in 2014, his
Mehrzad Tavanaie
optometrist stated, ‘‘This patient has
William A. Ramirez Vazquez Mr. Tavanaie, 49, has had amblyopia
sufficient clarity and visual field to
Mr. Ramirez Vazquez, 37, has had operate a commercial motor vehicle in his left eye since birth. The visual
chorioretinal scar in his left eye since safely.’’ Mr. Rodriguez Gonzalez acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
2001. The visual acuity in his right eye reported that he has driven straight his left eye, 20/100. Following an
is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. trucks for 10.5 years, accumulating examination in 2014, his optometrist
Following an examination in 2014, his 273,000 miles. He holds an operator’s stated, ‘‘Amblyopic left eye has existed
optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical license from North Carolina. His driving since birth. Patient is competent &
opinion, William has sufficient vision to record for the last 3 years shows no comfortable in driving professionally for
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perform the driving tasks required to crashes and no convictions for moving many year. Patient has been driving
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. violations in a CMV. commercially [sic] for 19 yrs [sic]
Ramirez Vazquez reported that he has without incident.’’ Mr. Tavanaie
driven straight trucks for 15 years, Ronald P. Schoborg reported that he has driven tractor-
accumulating 150,000 miles, and Mr. Schoborg, 76, has had amblyopia trailer combinations for 19 years,
tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years, in his right eye since childhood. The accumulating 100,000 miles. He holds a
accumulating 400,000 miles. He holds visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, Class A CDL from California. His
an operator’s license from California. and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an driving record for the last 3 years shows
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no crashes and no convictions for examination in 2014, his optometrist like to know that they reached the
moving violations in a CMV. stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr. Tucker has facility, please enclose a stamped, self-
sufficient vision to perform all driving addressed postcard or envelope.
Steven M. Tewhill
tasks required to operate a commercial FMCSA will consider all comments
Mr. Tewhill, 49, has had ocular vehicle.’’ Mr. Tucker reported that he and material received during the
histoplasmosis in his left eye since has driven straight trucks for 5 years, comment period and may change this
2007. The visual acuity in his right eye accumulating 130,000 miles. He holds a notice based on your comments.
is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/150. chauffeur’s license from Indiana. His
Following an examination in 2014, his driving record for the last 3 years shows Viewing Comments and Documents
optometrist stated, ‘‘After thorough no crashes and no convictions for To view comments, as well as
examination, it is my professional moving violations in a CMV. documents mentioned in this preamble
opinion that Mr. Tewhill has sufficient as being available in the docket, go to
vision to perform his driving tasks to Thomas W. Workman
http://www.regulations.gov and insert
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Mr. Workman, 63, has complete loss the docket number FMCSA–2014–0304
Tewhill reported that he has driven of vision in his left eye due to a in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click
straight trucks for 32 years, traumatic incident in childhood. The ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket
accumulating 16,000 miles, and tractor- visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, Folder’’ button and choose the
trailer combinations for 10 years, and in his left eye, no light perception. document listed to review. If you do not
accumulating 10,200 miles. He holds a Following an examination in 2014, his have access to the Internet, you may
Class A CDL from Arkansas. His driving optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical view the docket online by visiting the
record for the last 3 years shows no opinion, Thomas has sufficient vision to Docket Management Facility in Room
crashes and no convictions for moving perform the driving tasks required to W12–140 on the ground floor of the
violations in a CMV. operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey
Workman reported that he has driven Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
Brett E. Thomas straight trucks for 45 years, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday
Mr. Thomas, 46, has had amblyopia in accumulating 1.8 million miles. He through Friday, except Federal holidays.
his left eye since birth. The visual acuity holds a Class B CDL from Illinois. His
Issued On: April 17, 2015.
in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left driving record for the last 3 years shows
eye, 20/50. Following an examination in Larry W. Minor,
no crashes and no convictions for
2014, his optometrist stated, ‘‘His vision moving violations in a CMV. Associate Administrator for Policy.
is great, and he is able to sufficiently [FR Doc. 2015–09460 Filed 4–22–15; 8:45 am]
able to operate a commercial vehicle III. Public Participation and Request for BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
safely!’’ Mr. Thomas reported that he Comments
has driven straight trucks for 8.5 years, FMCSA encourages you to participate
accumulating 85,000 miles, and tractor- by submitting comments and related DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
trailer combinations for 8.5 years, materials.
accumulating 170,000 miles. He holds a Federal Railroad Administration
Submitting Comments
Class A CDL from Texas. His driving [Docket Number FRA–2015–0022]
record for the last 3 years shows no If you submit a comment, please
crashes and no convictions for moving include the docket number for this Petition for Waiver of Compliance
violations in a CMV. notice, indicate the specific section of
this document to which each comment In accordance with Part 211 of Title
Keith E. Thompson applies, and provide a reason for each 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
Mr. Thompson, 40, has a severed suggestion or recommendation. You this document provides the public
optic nerve in his left eye due to a may submit your comments and notice that by a document dated March
traumatic incident in 1994. The visual material online or by fax, mail, or hand 2, 2015, the City of Fort Collins (City),
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in delivery, but please use only one of Colorado, has petitioned the Federal
his left eye, no light perception. these means. FMCSA recommends that Railroad Administration (FRA) for a
Following an examination in 2014, his you include your name and a mailing waiver of compliance from certain
optometrist stated, ‘‘Mr. Thompson has address, an email address, or a phone provisions of the Federal railroad safety
fully adapted to his monocular number in the body of your document regulations contained at 49 CFR part
condition using visual cues to fill in for so the Agency can contact you if it has 222, Use of Locomotive Horns at Public
binocular situations (i.e. size, occlusion questions regarding your submission. Highway-Rail Grade Crossings. FRA
etc.). In my professional opinion, he is To submit your comment online, go to assigned the petition Docket Number
capable in handling any commercial http://www.regulations.gov and put the FRA–2015–0022.
truck while driving.’’ Mr. Thompson docket number FMCSA–2014–0304 in The City intends to establish a quiet
reported that he has driven straight the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search. zone that is 1.6 miles in length,
trucks for 21 years, accumulating When the new screen appears, click on consisting of 12 public highway-rail
630,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL ‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your grade crossings on the BNSF Railway in
from Missouri. His driving record for comment into the text box in the the downtown area. The City is seeking
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no following screen. Choose whether you a waiver from the requirements of 49
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convictions for moving violations in a are submitting your comment as an CFR 222.35(b) in order to permit the use
CMV. individual or on behalf of a third party of automatic warning devices consisting
and then submit. If you submit your of flashing lights at seven of the public
Jeffrey W. Tucker comments by mail or hand delivery, highway-rail grade crossings instead of
Mr. Tucker, 47, has had amblyopia in submit them in an unbound format, no the required automatic warning devices
his left eye since childhood. The visual larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for consisting of flashing lights and gates.
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in copying and electronic filing. If you A copy of the petition, as well as any
his left eye, 20/100. Following an submit comments by mail and would written communications concerning the
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| Action | Notice of applications for exemptions, request for comments. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before May 26, 2015. All comments will be investigated by FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued the day after the comment period closes. | |
| 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. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366- 9826. | |
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