80 FR 35699 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 119 (June 22, 2015)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 119 (June 22, 2015)
| Page Range | 35699-35703 | |
| FR Document | 2015-15208 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 119 (Monday, June 22, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 35699-35703] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-15208] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0052] 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 34 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 July 22, 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-2015-0052 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. [[Page 35700]] 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 ``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 34 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 Robert J. Bickel Mr. Bickel, 60, has had amblyopia in his left eye since 1996. 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 vision is 20/20 in the better eye and has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bickel reported that he has driven straight trucks for 13 years, accumulating 130,000 miles. He holds a Class CA CDL from Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he disobeyed a stop sign. Steven J. Brauer Mr. Brauer, 61, has complete loss of vision in his left eye since 1972. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr. Brauer has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Brauer reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 630,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from New Jersey. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash, for which he was not cited and to which he did not contribute, and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Steven R. Brinegar Mr. Brinegar, 34, has a retinal detachment in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1999. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 25, and in his left eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Brinegar has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle in my opinion.'' Mr. Brinegar reported that he has driven straight trucks for one year, accumulating 20,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for four years, accumulating 320,000 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. Garry D. Burkholder Mr. Burkholder, 58, has corneal scarring and Descemet's folds 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, 20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion, he has been driving for the last 40 years without any issues and I believe that with the use of his right eye and his left eye for some peripheral vision, he should have enough vision to operate a commercial vehicle which he has done safely in the past.'' Mr. Burkholder reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, accumulating 2.1 million 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. Orlando A. Cabrera Mr. Cabrera, 50, has had retinal detachment in his left eye since 1991. 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, ``Although Mr. Cabrera is a monocular subject, I feel that he does have adequate vision to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Cabrera reported that he has driven straight trucks for 11 years, accumulating 229,075 miles. He holds an operator's license from Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Dennis W. Cosens, Jr. Mr. Cosens, 39, has had congenital 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 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is my determination that Mr. Dennis Cosens is able to perform tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Cosens reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 800,000 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. Rodney R. Dawson Mr. Dawson, 50, has had a prosthetic left eye since 2009. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr. Dawson has asked that I provide the information as it pertains to his DOT physical related to his visual results . . . Pt. [sic] does have sufficient visual acuity w/the right eye to perform duties with caution.'' Mr. Dawson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12 years, accumulating 432,000 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. David S. Devine Mr. Devine, 56, has corneal scarring in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1984. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 20, and in his left eye, 20/60. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``He has sufficient functional vision to operate safely a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Devine reported that he has driven straight trucks for 11.5 years, accumulating 460,000 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. Lenton L. Dunston, Jr. Mr. Dunston, 70, has had amblyopia with exotropia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion, the patient has sufficient vision to preform [sic] the driving tasks required to operate a commercial [[Page 35701]] vehicle.'' Mr. Dunston reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 4,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating two million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Raymond C. Favreau Mr. Favreau, 50, 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 optometrist stated, ``Mr. Favreau has been amblyopic in his right eye since very early childhood. He has been driving commercial vehicles for years without a problem.'' Mr. Favreau reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 1.63 million 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. William J. Gargiulo Mr. Gargiulo, 55, 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 ophthalmologist stated, ``I certify that in my medical opinion, patient William Gargiulo has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gargiulo reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6.5 years, accumulating 65,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash, for which he was not cited and to which he did not contribute, and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded the speed limit by 15 mph. Wladyslaw Gogola Mr. Gogola, 45, 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 ophthalmologist stated, ``With a normal kinetic peripheral field in each eye and normal color vision he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gogola reported that he has driven straight trucks for five years, accumulating 250,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for nine years, accumulating 765,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows two crashes, for which he was not cited and to which he did not contribute, and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Antonio Gomez Mr. Gomez, 59, 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 optometrist stated, ``In my professional opinion, Mr. Gomez has sufficient vision in his left eye to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Gomez reported that he has driven straight trucks for 33 years, accumulating 99,000 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. Fred S. Graham Mr. Graham, 70, 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/ 400. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion Mr. Graham has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Graham reported that he has driven straight trucks for three years, accumulating 6,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Tennessee. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Mark Grenier Mr. Grenier, 52, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1988. 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, ``It is my medical opinion that Mr. Grenier has sufficient vision in his left eye to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Grenier reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 500,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 300,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Connecticut. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jay R. Hendricks Mr. Hendricks, 53, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in his left eye, 20/ 20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Yes, Mr. Hendricks has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hendricks reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years, accumulating 850,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Steven C. Holland Mr. Holland, 55, has had amblyopia and a macular hole resulting in central scotoma in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015 his optometrist stated, ``He has a history of amblyopia in the right eye . . . The right eye does have some slight pigmentary changes within the macula and possibly small macular hole explaining the reduction in acuity . . . At this time, I do not see anything that would limit Mr. Holland's ability to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Holland reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 27 years, accumulating 583,200 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. Acquillious Jackson III Mr. Jackson, 61, has had aphakia and corneal scarring resulting in amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion Mr. Jackson has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Jackson reported that he has driven buses for 37 years, accumulating 588,744 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from South Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jimmy D. Johnson II Mr. Johnson, 43, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in his left eye, 20/ 20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In summary, Mr. Johnson is well adapted to his long-standing amblyopia and, in my medical opinion, has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Johnson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 107,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 162,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Tennessee. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and [[Page 35702]] no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Bradley J. Kearl Mr. Kearl, 45, has had congenital glaucoma in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion, he has sufficient vision to continue performing the tasks necessary to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Kearl reported that he has driven straight trucks for 21 years, accumulating 10,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 10,000 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. Larry G. Kreke Mr. Kreke, 61, 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 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Larry Kreke is a 61 year old commercial vehicle operator . . . It is my clinical impression that Mr. Kreke can operate the aforementioned machinery as needed without visual restrictions.'' Mr. Kreke reported that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating 1.7 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Richard A. Lemke Mr. Lemke, 64, 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/ 50. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I certify that in my medical opinion, Mr Lemke [sic] has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lemke reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 250,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Lawrence McGowan Mr. McGowan, 60, has had staphyloma with optic atrophy in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Formal HVF perimetry ordered 11-2014, >160 degrees of horizontal peripheral vision . . . In my opinion, it is safe for him to drive a commercial vehicle [sic].'' Mr. McGowan reported that he has driven straight trucks for 39 years, accumulating 585,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 39 years, accumulating 1.95 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. James R. Milliken Mr. Milliken, 64, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye since 1980. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I certify that in my medical opinion James R. Milliken has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Milliken reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10.5 years, accumulating 372,750 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 5.5 years, accumulating 115,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash, for which he was not cited and to which he did not contribute, and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Christopher P. Mroczka Mr. Mroczka, 26, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I have no doubt that Mr. Mroczka's vision is suitable to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Mroczka reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3.5 years, accumulating 350,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for two years, accumulating 600 miles. He holds an operator's license from Maryland. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Gary A. Oster, Jr. Mr. Oster, 52, has a total cataract with iris synechia in his right eye due to a traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion Gary A. Oster has sufficient vision to perform all driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Oster reported that he has driven straight trucks for three years, accumulating 112,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 12.5 years, accumulating 1.1 million 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. Mark A. Pleskovitch Mr. Pleskovitch, 59, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to a traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Pt. [sic] Mark Pleskovitch has enough vision in his left eye to operate commercial vehical [sic] to my knowledge upon examining his left eye. But, In the end-decision to be made by dept. of transportation.'' Mr. Pleskovitch reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 32 years, accumulating 2.24 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Edward J. Puto Mr. Puto, 54, has an optic nerve injury 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 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Patient had eye injury to Right Eye [sic] . . . With correction on may safely operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Puto reported that he has driven straight trucks for three years, accumulating 75,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 900,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Connecticut. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Andrew Risner Mr. Risner, 26, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Pt [sic] demonstrates sufficient vision for commercial vehicle operation.'' Mr. Risner reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 150,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Ohio. 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 16 mph. Kyle B. Sharp Mr. Sharp, 36, has had complete loss of vision in his right eye since 2011 due [[Page 35703]] to Neisseria meningitis. 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, ``It is my understanding that Mr. Kyle Sharp presently operates a commercial vehicle. . . I found no evidence at his vision exam of a progressive type of ocular condition that would adversely effect [sic] his current vision status or performance.'' Mr. Sharp reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 150,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 75,000 miles. He holds a Class CA CDL from Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Francis A. St. Pierre Mr. St. Pierre, 51, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``It is my medical opinion that Mr. St. Pierre has sufficient vision to operate a vehicle, commercial or otherwise, as his condition is congenital and he has adapted to using his right eye for his good central vision while using both eyes for his peripheral vision.'' Mr. St. Pierre reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 420,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 22 years, accumulating 242,000 miles. He holds a Class AMC CDL from New Hampshire. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Sukru Tamirci Mr. Tamirci, 50, has a cataract, mydriasis, and posterior senechiae in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1994. The visual acuity in his right eye is hand motion, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Tamirci reported that he has driven straight trucks for three years, accumulating 504,000 miles, and buses for seven years, accumulating 910,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. George F. Treece Mr. Treece, 59, has had a retinal scar 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 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Treece has proven historically his ability to operate a commercial vehicle and also demonstrates sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Treece reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 1,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years, accumulating 476,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jeff L. Wheeler Mr. Wheeler, 50, 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 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I feel that Mr. Wheeler has adequate vision to operate a commercial vehicle and has been doing so for a number of years.'' Mr. Wheeler reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 2.5 million 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. 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-2015-0052 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-2015-0052 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: June 9, 2015. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2015-15208 Filed 6-19-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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not be degraded, the Agency believes The Agency hereby grants the commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in
that placement of the transponders exemption for a two-year period, interstate commerce without meeting
lower in the windshield than currently beginning June 22, 2015 until June 22, the prescribed vision requirement in
permitted will be outside the drivers’ 2017. one eye. If granted, the exemptions
sight lines, and therefore, will not have During the temporary exemption would enable these individuals to
an adverse impact on safety. period, motor carriers using Help, Inc. qualify as drivers of commercial motor
2. Mr. Paul Baute supported the transponders must ensure that the vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.
application, but noted that ‘‘the devices are mounted 2 inches right of DATES: Comments must be received on
exemption should not be necessary. the center of the windshield, and 2–3 or before July 22, 2015. All comments
FMCSA 393.60(e)(1) is in conflict with inches above the dashboard. If however, will be investigated by FMCSA. The
FMCSA 393.60(e)(2) with locations of because of the design and mounting of exemptions will be issued the day after
items such as transponders and decals the windshield wipers on a particular the comment period closes.
. . . FMCSR 393.60(e)(1) should be CMV, use of the mounting location ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
changed to allow the transponders to be identified above does not result in the bearing the Federal Docket Management
mounted on the bottom of the transponder being located within the System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
windshield.’’ swept area of the wipers, the 2015–0052 using any of the following
FMCSA response: The regulations at transponder may be positioned such methods:
section 393.60(e)(1) and section that it is located (1) to the right of the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
393.60(e)(2) do not conflict. Section center of the windshield, and (2) as low http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
393.60(e)(1) defines the dimensional as possible in the swept area of the on-line instructions for submitting
limits at the top of the windshield in wipers. comments.
which ‘‘antennas, transponders, and
The FMCSA encourages any party • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
having information that motor carriers U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
similar devices’’ can be mounted,
utilizing this exemption are not New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
whereas section 393.60(e)(2) defines the
achieving the requisite level of safety Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
dimensional limits at the bottom of the
immediately to notify the Agency. If Washington, DC 20590–0001.
windshield for applying ‘‘Commercial
Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
safety is being compromised, or if the • Hand Delivery: West Building
continuation of the exemption is not Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
inspection decals, and stickers and/or
consistent with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b) and New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
decals required under Federal or State
31136(e), FMCSA will take immediate DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
laws.’’ Section 393.60(e)(2) does not
steps to revoke the exemption. through Friday, except Federal
currently allow other devices, such as
Preemption Holidays.
transponders, to be mounted in the area
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
at the bottom of the windshield, and any In accordance with section 381.600 of Instructions: Each submission must
amendment to the regulation to allow the FMCSRs, during the period the include the Agency name and the
such devices to be mounted in this exemption is in effect, no State shall docket numbers for this notice. Note
location would have to be made through enforce any law or regulation that that all comments received will be
a notice-and-comment rulemaking. conflicts with or is inconsistent with posted without change to http://
Terms and Conditions for the this exemption with respect to a person www.regulations.gov, including any
Exemption operating under the exemption. personal information provided. Please
Issued on: June 3, 2015. see the Privacy Act heading below for
Based on its evaluation of the further information.
application for an exemption, FMCSA T.F. Scott Darling III,
Docket: For access to the docket to
grants Help, Inc.’s exemption Chief Counsel.
read background documents or
application. The Agency believes that [FR Doc. 2015–15159 Filed 6–19–15; 8:45 am]
comments, go to http://
the safety performance of motor carriers BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P www.regulations.gov at any time or
during the 2-year exemption period will Room W12–140 on the ground level of
likely achieve a level of safety that is the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
equivalent to, or greater than, the level DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
of safety achieved without the a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
exemption because (1) based on the Friday, except Federal holidays. The
Administration
technical information available, there is FDMS is available 24 hours each day,
no indication that the transponders [Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0052] 365 days each year. If you want
would obstruct drivers’ views of the acknowledgment that we received your
roadway, highway signs and Qualification of Drivers; Exemption comments, please include a self-
surrounding traffic; (2) generally, trucks Applications; Vision addressed, stamped envelope or
and buses have an elevated seating AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety postcard or print the acknowledgement
position which greatly improves the Administration (FMCSA), DOT. page that appears after submitting
forward visual field of the driver, and ACTION: Notice of applications for comments on-line.
any impairment of available sight lines exemptions; request for comments. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
would be minimal; and (3) the location U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
at the bottom of the windshield but SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of from the public to better inform its
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within the windshield wiper sweep, and applications from 34 individuals for rulemaking process. DOT posts these
out of the driver’s sightline is reasonable exemption from the vision requirement comments, without edit, including any
and enforceable at roadside. Without the in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety personal information the commenter
exemption, Help, Inc. would be unable Regulations. They are unable to meet provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
to utilize a mounting location that the vision requirement in one eye for described in the system of records
maximizes the device’s ability to send various reasons. The exemptions will notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
and receive roadside data. enable these individuals to operate be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: His driving record for the last 3 years no crashes and no convictions for
Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier, shows one crash, for which he was not moving violations in a CMV.
Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, cited and to which he did not
Dennis W. Cosens, Jr.
(202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, contribute, and no convictions for
FMCSA, Department of Transportation, moving violations in a CMV. Mr. Cosens, 39, has had congenital
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room amblyopia in his left eye since
Steven R. Brinegar childhood. The visual acuity in his right
W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 Mr. Brinegar, 34, has a retinal eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/200.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except detachment in his left eye due to a Following an examination in 2015, his
Federal holidays. If you have questions traumatic incident in 1999. The visual optometrist stated, ‘‘It is my
regarding viewing or submitting acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in determination that Mr. Dennis Cosens is
material to the docket, contact Docket his left eye, light perception. Following able to perform tasks required to operate
Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. an examination in 2015, his optometrist a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Cosens
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: stated, ‘‘Mr. Brinegar has sufficient reported that he has driven straight
vision to perform the driving tasks trucks for 20 years, accumulating
I. Background required to operate a commercial 800,000 miles. He holds an operator’s
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, vehicle in my opinion.’’ Mr. Brinegar license from New Mexico. His driving
FMCSA may grant an exemption from reported that he has driven straight record for the last 3 years shows no
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety trucks for one year, accumulating 20,000 crashes and no convictions for moving
Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds miles, and tractor-trailer combinations violations in a CMV.
‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a for four years, accumulating 320,000 Rodney R. Dawson
level of safety that is equivalent to or miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
greater than the level that would be Texas. His driving record for the last 3 Mr. Dawson, 50, has had a prosthetic
achieved absent such exemption.’’ years shows no crashes and no left eye since 2009. The visual acuity in
FMCSA can renew exemptions at the convictions for moving violations in a his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye,
end of each 2-year period. The 34 CMV. no light perception. Following an
individuals listed in this notice have examination in 2014, his
Garry D. Burkholder ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Mr. Dawson
each requested such an exemption from
the vision requirement in 49 CFR Mr. Burkholder, 58, has corneal has asked that I provide the information
391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers scarring and Descemet’s folds in his left as it pertains to his DOT physical
of CMVs in interstate commerce. eye due to a traumatic incident during related to his visual results . . . Pt. [sic]
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate childhood. The visual acuity in his right does have sufficient visual acuity w/the
the qualifications of each applicant to eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. right eye to perform duties with
determine whether granting an Following an examination in 2015, his caution.’’
exemption will achieve the required Mr. Dawson reported that he has
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my medical
level of safety mandated by statute. driven straight trucks for 12 years,
opinion, he has been driving for the last
accumulating 432,000 miles. He holds
II. Qualifications of Applicants 40 years without any issues and I
an operator’s license from Kentucky. His
believe that with the use of his right eye
driving record for the last 3 years shows
Robert J. Bickel and his left eye for some peripheral
no crashes and no convictions for
Mr. Bickel, 60, has had amblyopia in vision, he should have enough vision to
moving violations in a CMV.
his left eye since 1996. The visual acuity operate a commercial vehicle which he
in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left has done safely in the past.’’ Mr. David S. Devine
eye, 20/400. Following an examination Burkholder reported that he has driven Mr. Devine, 56, has corneal scarring
in 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘His straight trucks for 10 years, in his left eye due to a traumatic
vision is 20/20 in the better eye and has accumulating 300,000 miles, and incident in 1984. The visual acuity in
sufficient vision to operate a tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Bickel accumulating 2.1 million miles. He 20/60. Following an examination in
reported that he has driven straight holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. 2014, his optometrist stated, ‘‘He has
trucks for 13 years, accumulating His driving record for the last 3 years sufficient functional vision to operate
130,000 miles. He holds a Class CA CDL shows no crashes and no convictions for safely a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
from Michigan. His driving record for moving violations in a CMV. Devine reported that he has driven
the last 3 years shows no crashes and Orlando A. Cabrera straight trucks for 11.5 years,
one conviction for a moving violation in accumulating 460,000 miles. He holds a
a CMV; he disobeyed a stop sign. Mr. Cabrera, 50, has had retinal Class A CDL from Idaho. His driving
detachment in his left eye since 1991. record for the last 3 years shows no
Steven J. Brauer The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ crashes and no convictions for moving
Mr. Brauer, 61, has complete loss of 20, and in his left eye, no light violations in a CMV.
vision in his left eye since 1972. The perception. Following an examination
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, in 2014, his optometrist stated, Lenton L. Dunston, Jr.
and in his left eye, counting fingers. ‘‘Although Mr. Cabrera is a monocular Mr. Dunston, 70, has had amblyopia
Following an examination in 2014, his subject, I feel that he does have with exotropia in his left eye since birth.
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ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Mr. Brauer has adequate vision to drive a commercial The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
sufficient vision to perform driving vehicle.’’ 40, and in his left eye, 20/400.
tasks required to operate a commercial Mr. Cabrera reported that he has Following an examination in 2015, his
vehicle.’’ Mr. Brauer reported that he driven straight trucks for 11 years, ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my medical
has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 229,075 miles. He holds opinion, the patient has sufficient vision
accumulating 630,000 miles. He holds an operator’s license from Florida. His to preform [sic] the driving tasks
an operator’s license from New Jersey. driving record for the last 3 years shows required to operate a commercial
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no convictions for moving violations in perimetry ordered 11–2014, >160 tractor-trailer combinations for 12.5
a CMV. degrees of horizontal peripheral vision years, accumulating 1.1 million miles.
. . . In my opinion, it is safe for him to He holds a Class A CDL from Oregon.
Bradley J. Kearl
drive a commercial vehicle [sic].’’ Mr. His driving record for the last 3 years
Mr. Kearl, 45, has had congenital McGowan reported that he has driven shows no crashes and no convictions for
glaucoma in his left eye since birth. The straight trucks for 39 years, moving violations in a CMV.
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, accumulating 585,000 miles, and
and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an Mark A. Pleskovitch
tractor-trailer combinations for 39 years,
examination in 2015, his accumulating 1.95 million miles. He Mr. Pleskovitch, 59, has complete loss
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my opinion, holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His of vision in his right eye due to a
he has sufficient vision to continue driving record for the last 3 years shows traumatic incident during childhood.
performing the tasks necessary to no crashes and no convictions for The visual acuity in his right eye is no
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. moving violations in a CMV. light perception, and in his left eye, 20/
Kearl reported that he has driven 20. Following an examination in 2015,
straight trucks for 21 years, James R. Milliken his optometrist stated, ‘‘Pt. [sic] Mark
accumulating 10,000 miles, and tractor- Mr. Milliken, 64, has had a retinal Pleskovitch has enough vision in his left
trailer combinations for 10 years, detachment in his left eye since 1980. eye to operate commercial vehical [sic]
accumulating 10,000 miles. He holds a The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ to my knowledge upon examining his
Class A CDL from Utah. His driving 15, and in his left eye, light perception. left eye. But, In the end-decision to be
record for the last 3 years shows no Following an examination in 2015, his made by dept. of transportation.’’ Mr.
crashes and no convictions for moving optometrist stated, ‘‘I certify that in my Pleskovitch reported that he has driven
violations in a CMV. medical opinion James R. Milliken has tractor-trailer combinations for 32 years,
sufficient vision to perform the driving accumulating 2.24 million miles. He
Larry G. Kreke tasks required to operate a commercial holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His
Mr. Kreke, 61, has complete loss of vehicle.’’ Mr. Milliken reported that he driving record for the last 3 years shows
vision in his left eye due to a traumatic has driven straight trucks for 10.5 years, no crashes and no convictions for
incident during childhood. The visual accumulating 372,750 miles, and moving violations in a CMV.
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in tractor-trailer combinations for 5.5
his left eye, no light perception. years, accumulating 115,500 miles. He Edward J. Puto
Following an examination in 2015, his holds a Class A CDL from Colorado. His Mr. Puto, 54, has an optic nerve injury
optometrist stated, ‘‘Larry Kreke is a 61 driving record for the last 3 years shows in his right eye due to a traumatic
year old commercial vehicle operator one crash, for which he was not cited incident during childhood. The visual
. . . It is my clinical impression that and to which he did not contribute, and acuity in his right eye is light
Mr. Kreke can operate the no convictions for moving violations in perception, and in his left eye, 20/20.
aforementioned machinery as needed a CMV. Following an examination in 2015, his
without visual restrictions.’’ Mr. Kreke optometrist stated, ‘‘Patient had eye
Christopher P. Mroczka
reported that he has driven straight injury to Right Eye [sic] . . . With
trucks for 38 years, accumulating 1.7 Mr. Mroczka, 26, has had refractive correction on may safely operate a
million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL amblyopia in his right eye since commercial motor vehicle.’’ Mr. Puto
from Illinois. His driving record for the childhood. The visual acuity in his right reported that he has driven straight
last 3 years shows no crashes and no eye is 20/80, and in his left eye, 20/20. trucks for three years, accumulating
convictions for moving violations in a Following an examination in 2015, his 75,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
CMV. optometrist stated, ‘‘I have no doubt that combinations for 30 years, accumulating
Mr. Mroczka’s vision is suitable to 900,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
Richard A. Lemke operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. from Connecticut. His driving record for
Mr. Lemke, 64, has had amblyopia in Mroczka reported that he has driven the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
his left eye since childhood. The visual straight trucks for 3.5 years, convictions for moving violations in a
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in accumulating 350,000 miles, and CMV.
his left eye, 20/50. Following an tractor-trailer combinations for two
examination in 2015, his optometrist years, accumulating 600 miles. He holds Andrew Risner
stated, ‘‘I certify that in my medical an operator’s license from Maryland. Mr. Risner, 26, has had amblyopia in
opinion, Mr Lemke [sic] has sufficient His driving record for the last 3 years his left eye since birth. The visual acuity
vision to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ shows no crashes and no convictions for in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
Mr. Lemke reported that he has driven moving violations in a CMV. eye, 20/200. Following an examination
straight trucks for 25 years, in 2014, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Pt [sic]
Gary A. Oster, Jr.
accumulating 250,000 miles. He holds demonstrates sufficient vision for
an operator’s license from Wisconsin. Mr. Oster, 52, has a total cataract with commercial vehicle operation.’’ Mr.
His driving record for the last 3 years iris synechia in his right eye due to a Risner reported that he has driven
shows no crashes and no convictions for traumatic incident during childhood. straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating
moving violations in a CMV. The visual acuity in his right eye is no 150,000 miles. He holds an operator’s
light perception, and in his left eye, 20/ license from Ohio. His driving record
Lawrence McGowan 20. Following an examination in 2015, for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
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Mr. McGowan, 60, has had his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my opinion one conviction for a moving violation in
staphyloma with optic atrophy in his Gary A. Oster has sufficient vision to a CMV; he exceeded the speed limit by
left eye since childhood. The visual perform all driving tasks required to 16 mph.
acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
his left eye, counting fingers. Following Oster reported that he has driven Kyle B. Sharp
an examination in 2014, his straight trucks for three years, Mr. Sharp, 36, has had complete loss
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Formal HVF accumulating 112,500 miles, and of vision in his right eye since 2011 due
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to Neisseria meningitis. The visual and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an comments by mail or hand delivery,
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in examination in 2015, his optometrist submit them in an unbound format, no
his left eye, no light perception. stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr. Treece has larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for
Following an examination in 2014, his proven historically his ability to operate copying and electronic filing. If you
optometrist stated, ‘‘It is my a commercial vehicle and also submit comments by mail and would
understanding that Mr. Kyle Sharp demonstrates sufficient vision to like to know that they reached the
presently operates a commercial perform the driving tasks required to facility, please enclose a stamped, self-
vehicle. . . I found no evidence at his operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. addressed postcard or envelope.
vision exam of a progressive type of Treece reported that he has driven FMCSA will consider all comments
ocular condition that would adversely straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating and material received during the
effect [sic] his current vision status or 1,500 miles, and tractor-trailer comment period and may change this
performance.’’ Mr. Sharp reported that combinations for 17 years, accumulating notice based on your comments.
he has driven straight trucks for 15 476,000 miles. He holds a Class AM Viewing Comments and Documents
years, accumulating 150,000 miles, and CDL from Illinois. His driving record for
tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, the last 3 years shows no crashes and no To view comments, as well as
accumulating 75,000 miles. He holds a convictions for moving violations in a documents mentioned in this preamble
Class CA CDL from Michigan. His CMV. as being available in the docket, go to
driving record for the last 3 years shows http://www.regulations.gov and insert
Jeff L. Wheeler the docket number FMCSA–2015–0052
no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV. Mr. Wheeler, 50, has had amblyopia in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click
in his left eye since birth. The visual ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket
Francis A. St. Pierre acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in Folder’’ button and choose the
Mr. St. Pierre, 51, has had amblyopia his left eye, 20/50. Following an document listed to review. If you do not
in his left eye since birth. The visual examination in 2015, his optometrist have access to the Internet, you may
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in stated, ‘‘I feel that Mr. Wheeler has view the docket online by visiting the
his left eye, counting fingers. Following adequate vision to operate a commercial Docket Management Facility in Room
an examination in 2014, his optometrist vehicle and has been doing so for a W12–140 on the ground floor of the
stated, ‘‘It is my medical opinion that number of years.’’ Mr. Wheeler reported DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey
Mr. St. Pierre has sufficient vision to that he has driven tractor-trailer Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
operate a vehicle, commercial or combinations for 25 years, accumulating between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday
otherwise, as his condition is congenital 2.5 million miles. He holds a Class A through Friday, except Federal holidays.
and he has adapted to using his right CDL from Iowa. His driving record for Issued on: June 9, 2015.
eye for his good central vision while the last 3 years shows no crashes and no Larry W. Minor,
using both eyes for his peripheral convictions for moving violations in a Associate Administrator for Policy.
vision.’’ Mr. St. Pierre reported that he CMV. [FR Doc. 2015–15208 Filed 6–19–15; 8:45 am]
has driven straight trucks for 30 years,
accumulating 420,000 miles, and III. Public Participation and Request for BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
tractor-trailer combinations for 22 years, Comments
accumulating 242,000 miles. He holds a FMCSA encourages you to participate
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Class AMC CDL from New Hampshire. by submitting comments and related
His driving record for the last 3 years materials. Federal Motor Carrier Safety
shows no crashes and no convictions for Submitting Comments Administration
moving violations in a CMV.
If you submit a comment, please [Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0370]
Sukru Tamirci include the docket number for this
notice, indicate the specific section of Hours of Service of Drivers: U.S.
Mr. Tamirci, 50, has a cataract,
this document to which each comment Department of Energy (DOE);
mydriasis, and posterior senechiae in
applies, and provide a reason for each Application for Renewal of Exemption
his right eye due to a traumatic incident
in 1994. The visual acuity in his right suggestion or recommendation. You AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
eye is hand motion, and in his left eye, may submit your comments and Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
20/20. Following an examination in material online or by fax, mail, or hand ACTION: Notice of final disposition; grant
2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In delivery, but please use only one of of application for exemption.
my medical opinion, he has sufficient these means. FMCSA recommends that
vision to perform the driving tasks you include your name and a mailing SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its
required to operate a commercial address, an email address, or a phone decision to grant the U.S. Department of
vehicle.’’ Mr. Tamirci reported that he number in the body of your document Energy’s (DOE) request for a renewal of
has driven straight trucks for three so the Agency can contact you if it has its exemption from the minimum 30-
years, accumulating 504,000 miles, and questions regarding your submission. minute rest break provision of the
buses for seven years, accumulating To submit your comment online, go to Agency’s hours-of-service (HOS)
910,000 miles. He holds an operator’s http://www.regulations.gov and put the regulations for commercial motor
license from New York. His driving docket number FMCSA–2015–0052 in vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemption
record for the last 3 years shows no the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search. will enable DOE’s contract motor
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crashes and no convictions for moving When the new screen appears, click on carriers and their employee-drivers
violations in a CMV. ‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your transporting security-sensitive
comment into the text box in the radioactive materials to be treated the
George F. Treece following screen. Choose whether you same as drivers transporting explosives.
Mr. Treece, 59, has had a retinal scar are submitting your comment as an The exempted drivers will be allowed to
in his left eye since childhood. The individual or on behalf of a third party use 30 minutes or more of on-duty
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and then submit. . If you submit your ‘‘attendance time’’ to meet the HOS rest
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before July 22, 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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