80 FR 26612 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 89 (May 8, 2015)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 89 (May 8, 2015)
| Page Range | 26612-26614 | |
| FR Document | 2015-11123 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 89 (Friday, May 8, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 26612-26614] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-11123] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0115] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 18 individuals for an exemption from the prohibition against persons with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition that is likely to cause a loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. The regulation and the associated advisory criteria published in the Code of Federal Regulations as the ``Instructions for Performing and Recording Physical Examinations'' have resulted in numerous drivers being prohibited from operating CMVs in interstate commerce based on the fact that they have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication, rather than an individual analysis of their circumstances by a qualified medical examiner. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti- seizure medication to operate CMVs for up to 2 years in interstate commerce. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 8, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA-2015-0115 using any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 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. Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket ID for this Notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without change to 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 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 records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) 366-4001, or via email at [email protected], or by letter to FMCSA, Room W64-113, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e), FMCSA may grant an exemption for up to 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 statutes allow the Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. The 18 individuals listed in this notice have requested an exemption from the epilepsy prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8), which applies to drivers who operate CMVs as defined in 49 CFR 390.5, in interstate commerce. Section 391.41(b)(8) states that a person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause the loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV. FMCSA provides medical advisory criteria for use by medical examiners in determining whether drivers with certain medical conditions should be certified to operate CMVs in intrastate commerce. The advisory criteria indicate that if an individual has had a sudden episode of a non-epileptic seizure or loss of consciousness of unknown cause that did not require anti-seizure medication, the decision whether that person's condition is likely to cause the loss of consciousness or loss of ability to control a CMV should be made on an individual basis by the medical examiner in consultation with the treating physician. Before certification is considered, it is suggested that a 6-month waiting period elapse from the time of the episode. Following the waiting period, it is suggested that the individual have a complete neurological examination. If the results of the examination are negative and anti-seizure medication is not required, then the driver may be qualified. In those individual cases where a driver had a seizure or an episode of loss of consciousness that resulted from a known medical condition (e.g., drug reaction, high temperature, acute infectious disease, dehydration, or acute metabolic disturbance), certification should be deferred until the driver has recovered fully from that condition, has no existing residual complications, and is not taking anti-seizure medication. Drivers who have a history of epilepsy/seizures, off anti-seizure medication and seizure-free for 10 years, may be qualified to operate a CMV in interstate commerce. Interstate drivers with a history of a single unprovoked seizure may be qualified to drive a CMV in interstate commerce if seizure-free and off anti-seizure medication for a 5-year period or more. Submitting Comments 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 that FMCSA can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission. To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket [[Page 26613]] number ``FMCSA-2015-0115'' and click the search button. When the new screen appears, click on the blue ``Comment Now!'' button on the right hand side of the page. On the new page, enter information required including the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. 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. We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period and may change this proposed rule based on your comments. FMCSA may issue a final rule at any time after the close of the comment period. Viewing Comments and Documents To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this preamble, To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number ``FMCSA-2015-0115'' and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to the proposed rulemaking. Summary of Applications Ian Correll-Zerbe Mr. Correll-Zerbe is a 26 year-old driver in Pennsylvania. He has a history of epilepsy and has remained seizure free since 2004. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since January 2013. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Correll- Zerbe receiving an exemption. Alan Feuerhelm Mr. Feurerhelm is a 68 year-old class A CDL holder in Iowa. He has a history of epilepsy and has remained seizure free since 1985. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Feuerhelm receiving an exemption. Robert J. Forney Mr. Forney is a 37 year-old class A CDL holder in Wisconsin. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure free since 2005. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since 2011. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Forney receiving an exemption. Henry Freiburger Mr. Freiburger is a 42 year-old class A CDL holder in Wisconsin. He has a history of epilepsy and has remained seizure free since 2002. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since July 2014. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is not supportive of Mr. Freiburger receiving an exemption. Timothy Kenneth Jameson Mr. Jameson is a 41 year-old class A CDL holder in Utah. He has a history of epilepsy and has remained seizure since 2010. He takes anti- seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Jameson receiving an exemption. Bryan R. Jones Mr. Jones is a 31 year-old class B CDL holder in Pennsylvania. He has a history of epilepsy and has remained seizure free since 2002. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Jones receiving an exemption. Terri Kathleen Kahle Ms. Kahle is a 49 year-old class A CDL holder in Pennsylvania. She has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure free since 2004. She takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. If granted the exemption, she would like to drive a CMV. Her physician states that he is supportive of Ms. Kahle receiving an exemption. Ivan M. Martin Mr. Martin is a 56 year-old driver in Pennsylvania. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure since 1985. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since 2004. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Martin receiving an exemption. James Joseph Marvel Mr. Marvel is a 64 year-old driver in Virginia. He has a history of epilepsy and has remained seizure free since 1967. He takes anti- seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Marvel receiving an exemption. Andy L. McNeal Mr. McNeal is a 52 year-old class B CDL holder in Indiana. He has a history of a single seizure and resected brain tumor in 2007. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. McNeal receiving an exemption. Matthew J. Murphy Mr. Murphy is a 32 year-old class B CDL holder in Wisconsin. He has a history of a single isolated generalized tonic-clonic seizure in November 2013. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since June 2014. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Murphy receiving an exemption. Richard S. Nelson Mr. Nelson is a 79 year-old class A CDL holder in Minnesota. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remains seizure free since 196. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Nelson receiving an exemption. David J. Patterson Mr. Patterson is a 52 year-old class B CDL holder in Minnesota. He has a history of a craniotomy and clipping of an aneurysm in 1988. He has no history of seizure and has never taken anti-seizure medication. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Patterson receiving an exemption. Charles Eugene Sprenger Mr. Sprenger is a 53 year-old class C CDL holder in Minnesota. He has a history of a single seizure in 2008 which was believed to be related to a meningioma which was surgically removed in 2008. He took anti-seizure medication after that time which was [[Page 26614]] discontinued in 2013. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Sprenger receiving an exemption. Edward Tuttle Mr. Tuttle is a 54 year-old driver in Wisconsin. He has a history of epilepsy and has remained seizure free since 2007. He takes anti- seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Tuttle receiving an exemption. Mohammad S. Warrad Mr. Warrad is a 54 year-old class B CDL holder in Iowa. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure free since 1999. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since 2013. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Warrad receiving an exemption. Michael D. Williams Mr. Williams is a 48 year-old class A CDL holder in Nevada. He has a history of a seizure disorder and has remained seizure free since 1987. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since 2002. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Williams receiving an exemption. Tyler David Williams Mr. Williams is a 23 year-old driver in Pennsylvania. He has a history of epilepsy and has remained seizure free since 2009. He takes anti-seizure medication with the dosage and frequency remaining the same since that time. If granted the exemption, he would like to drive a CMV. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Williams receiving an exemption. Request for Comments In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e), FMCSA requests public comment from all interested persons on the exemption applications described in this notice. We will consider all comments received before the close of business on the closing date indicated earlier in the notice. Issued on: May 4, 2015. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2015-11123 Filed 5-7-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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persons should monitor the public 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 391.41(b)(8) states that a person is
docket for new material. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and physically qualified to drive a CMV if
Issued on: May 4, 2015. 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except that person has no established medical
Larry W. Minor,
Federal Holidays. history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. or any other condition which is likely
Associate Administrator for Policy.
Each submission must include the to cause the loss of consciousness or any
[FR Doc. 2015–11121 Filed 5–7–15; 8:45 am] loss of ability to control a CMV.
Agency name and the docket ID for this
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P Notice. Note that DOT posts all FMCSA provides medical advisory
comments received without change to criteria for use by medical examiners in
www.regulations.gov, including any determining whether drivers with
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION personal information included in a certain medical conditions should be
comment. Please see the Privacy Act certified to operate CMVs in intrastate
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
heading below. commerce. The advisory criteria
Administration
Docket: For access to the docket to indicate that if an individual has had a
[Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0115] read background documents or sudden episode of a non-epileptic
comments, go to www.regulations.gov, seizure or loss of consciousness of
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption at any time or Room W12–140 on the unknown cause that did not require
Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure ground level of the West Building, 1200 anti-seizure medication, the decision
Disorders New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, whether that person’s condition is likely
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to cause the loss of consciousness or
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. through Friday, except Federal holidays. loss of ability to control a CMV should
The FDMS is available 24 hours each be made on an individual basis by the
ACTION: Notice of applications for
day, 365 days each year. If you want medical examiner in consultation with
exemptions; request for comments. the treating physician. Before
acknowledgment that we received your
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of comments, please include a self- certification is considered, it is
applications from 18 individuals for an addressed, stamped envelope or suggested that a 6-month waiting period
exemption from the prohibition against postcard or print the acknowledgement elapse from the time of the episode.
persons with a clinical diagnosis of page that appears after submitting Following the waiting period, it is
epilepsy or any other condition that is comments on-line. suggested that the individual have a
likely to cause a loss of consciousness Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 complete neurological examination. If
or any loss of ability to operate a U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments the results of the examination are
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in from the public to better inform its negative and anti-seizure medication is
interstate commerce. The regulation and rulemaking process. DOT posts these not required, then the driver may be
the associated advisory criteria comments, without edit, including any qualified.
personal information the commenter In those individual cases where a
published in the Code of Federal
provides, to www.regulations.gov, as driver had a seizure or an episode of
Regulations as the ‘‘Instructions for
described in the system records notice loss of consciousness that resulted from
Performing and Recording Physical
(DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be a known medical condition (e.g., drug
Examinations’’ have resulted in
reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. reaction, high temperature, acute
numerous drivers being prohibited from
infectious disease, dehydration, or acute
operating CMVs in interstate commerce FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: metabolic disturbance), certification
based on the fact that they have had one Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of should be deferred until the driver has
or more seizures and are taking anti- Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) recovered fully from that condition, has
seizure medication, rather than an 366–4001, or via email at no existing residual complications, and
individual analysis of their fmcsamedical@dot.gov, or by letter to is not taking anti-seizure medication.
circumstances by a qualified medical FMCSA, Room W64–113, Department of Drivers who have a history of
examiner. If granted, the exemptions Transportation, 1200 New Jersey epilepsy/seizures, off anti-seizure
would enable these individuals who Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590– medication and seizure-free for 10 years,
have had one or more seizures and are 0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to may be qualified to operate a CMV in
taking anti-seizure medication to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except interstate commerce. Interstate drivers
operate CMVs for up to 2 years in Federal holidays. with a history of a single unprovoked
interstate commerce. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: seizure may be qualified to drive a CMV
DATES: Comments must be received on in interstate commerce if seizure-free
or before June 8, 2015. Background
and off anti-seizure medication for a 5-
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments Under 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e), year period or more.
bearing the Federal Docket Management FMCSA may grant an exemption for up
System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA– to a 2-year period if it finds ‘‘such Submitting Comments
2015–0115 using any of the following exemption would likely achieve a level You may submit your comments and
methods: of safety that is equivalent to or greater material online or by fax, mail, or hand
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to than the level that would be achieved delivery, but please use only one of
www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line absent such exemption.’’ The statutes these means. FMCSA recommends that
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instructions for submitting comments. allow the Agency to renew exemptions you include your name and a mailing
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; at the end of the 2-year period. The 18 address, an email address, or a phone
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 individuals listed in this notice have number in the body of your document
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building requested an exemption from the so that FMCSA can contact you if there
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, epilepsy prohibition in 49 CFR are questions regarding your
Washington, DC 20590–0001. 391.41(b)(8), which applies to drivers submission. To submit your comment
• Hand Delivery or Courier: West who operate CMVs as defined in 49 CFR online, go to http://www.regulations.gov
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 390.5, in interstate commerce. Section and in the search box insert the docket
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discontinued in 2013. If granted the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION will not be a bare boat charter It will
exemption, he would like to drive a always be captained. It will be used for
CMV. His physician states that he is Maritime Administration company events, sales evens,
supportive of Mr. Sprenger receiving an [Docket No. MARAD–2015–0055] anniversaries.’’
exemption. GEOGRAPHIC REGION: ‘‘California’’.
Requested Administrative Waiver of The complete application is given in
Edward Tuttle
the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel DOT docket MARAD–2015–0052 at
Mr. Tuttle is a 54 year-old driver in SURYA; Invitation for Public http://www.regulations.gov. Interested
Wisconsin. He has a history of epilepsy Comments parties may comment on the effect this
and has remained seizure free since action may have on U.S. vessel builders
2007. He takes anti-seizure medication AGENCY: Maritime Administration, or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-
with the dosage and frequency Department of Transportation. flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in
remaining the same since that time. If ACTION: Notice. accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and
granted the exemption, he would like to MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part
SUMMARY: As authorized by 46 U.S.C.
drive a CMV. His physician states that 388, that the issuance of the waiver will
12121, the Secretary of Transportation,
he is supportive of Mr. Tuttle receiving have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-
as represented by the Maritime
an exemption. vessel builder or a business that uses
Administration (MARAD), is authorized
Mohammad S. Warrad to grant waivers of the U.S.-build U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a
requirement of the coastwise laws under waiver will not be granted. Comments
Mr. Warrad is a 54 year-old class B should refer to the docket number of
CDL holder in Iowa. He has a history of certain circumstances. A request for
such a waiver has been received by this notice and the vessel name in order
a seizure disorder and has remained for MARAD to properly consider the
seizure free since 1999. He takes anti- MARAD. The vessel, and a brief
description of the proposed service, is comments. Comments should also state
seizure medication with the dosage and the commenter’s interest in the waiver
frequency remaining the same since listed below.
application, and address the waiver
2013. If granted the exemption, he DATES: Submit comments on or before
criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s
would like to drive a CMV. His June 8, 2015.
regulations at 46 CFR part 388.
physician states that he is supportive of ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to
Mr. Warrad receiving an exemption. docket number MARAD–2015–0052. Privacy Act
Written comments may be submitted by Anyone is able to search the
Michael D. Williams hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, electronic form of all comments
Mr. Williams is a 48 year-old class A U.S. Department of Transportation, received into any of our dockets by the
CDL holder in Nevada. He has a history Docket Operations, M–30, West name of the individual submitting the
of a seizure disorder and has remained Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, comment (or signing the comment, if
seizure free since 1987. He takes anti- 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., submitted on behalf of an association,
seizure medication with the dosage and Washington, DC 20590. You may also business, labor union, etc.). You may
frequency remaining the same since send comments electronically via the review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
2002. If granted the exemption, he Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Statement in the Federal Register
would like to drive a CMV. His All comments will become part of this published on April 11, 2000 (Volume
physician states that he is supportive of docket and will be available for 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78).
Mr. Williams receiving an exemption. inspection and copying at the above
By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Tyler David Williams E.T., Monday through Friday, except Date: May 5, 2015.
Mr. Williams is a 23 year-old driver federal holidays. An electronic version Thomas M. Hudson, Jr.,
in Pennsylvania. He has a history of of this document and all documents Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration.
epilepsy and has remained seizure free entered into this docket is available on [FR Doc. 2015–11252 Filed 5–7–15; 8:45 am]
since 2009. He takes anti-seizure the World Wide Web at http:// BILLING CODE 4910–81–P
medication with the dosage and www.regulations.gov.
frequency remaining the same since that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
time. If granted the exemption, he Linda Williams, U.S. Department of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
would like to drive a CMV. His Transportation, Maritime
physician states that he is supportive of Maritime Administration
Administration, 1200 New Jersey
Mr. Williams receiving an exemption. Avenue SE., Room W23–453, [Docket No. MARAD–2015–0052]
Request for Comments Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202–
366–0903, Email Linda.Williams@ Requested Administrative Waiver of
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315 the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel
dot.gov.
and 31136(e), FMCSA requests public ARTHUR’S WAY; Invitation for Public
comment from all interested persons on SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As
Comments
the exemption applications described in described by the applicant the intended
this notice. We will consider all service of the vessel SURYA is: AGENCY: Maritime Administration,
INTENDED COMMERCIAL USE OF Department of Transportation.
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comments received before the close of
business on the closing date indicated VESSEL: ‘‘Surya is a fiberglass ACTION: Notice.
earlier in the notice. Catamaran. Build to sail offshore and
very comfortable. It is not a performance SUMMARY: As authorized by 46 U.S.C.
Issued on: May 4, 2015. Catamaran. The vessel is an PDQ 12121, the Secretary of Transportation,
Larry W. Minor, Antares 42. Very well built with safety as represented by the Maritime
Associate Administrator for Policy. in mind. You can cross any ocean in Administration (MARAD), is authorized
[FR Doc. 2015–11123 Filed 5–7–15; 8:45 am] almost any weather with a PDQ 42. I am to grant waivers of the U.S.-build
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| Contact | Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) 366-4001, or via email at [email protected], or by letter to FMCSA, Room W64-113, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 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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