80 FR 41548 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 135 (July 15, 2015)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 135 (July 15, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-17330 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 135 (Wednesday, July 15, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 41548-41550] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-17330] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0140] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 9 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these [[Page 41549]] commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. DATES: This decision is effective August 12, 2015. Comments must be received on or before August 14, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. [Docket No. FMCSA-2011- 0140], using any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Fax: 1-202-493-2251. Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading below. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self- addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments on-line. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, 202-366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption from the vision requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a two-year period if it finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved absent such exemption.'' The procedures for requesting an exemption (including renewals) are set out in 49 CFR part 381. II. Exemption Decision This notice addresses 9 individuals who have requested renewal of their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these 9 applications for renewal on their merits and decided to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are: Danny F. Burnley (KY) Ronald J. Claud (NY) Sean R. Conorman (MI) Jackie R. Frederick (AL) Robert E. Graves (NE) Terrence F. Ryan (FL) Dennis W. Stubrich (PA) Stephen W. Verrette (MI) Leslie H. Wylie (ID) The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions: (1) That each individual has a physical examination every year (a) by an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a medical examiner who attests that the individual is otherwise physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each individual provides a copy of the ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report to the medical examiner at the time of the annual medical examination; and (3) that each individual provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver's qualification file and retains a copy of the certification on his/her person while driving for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. Each exemption will be valid for two years unless rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315. III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon application for additional two year periods. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each of the 9 applicants has satisfied the entry conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirements (76 FR 37169; 76 FR 50318; 79 FR 4531). Each of these 9 applicants has requested renewal of the exemption and has submitted evidence showing that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirement specified at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision impairment is stable. In addition, a review of each record of safety while driving with the respective vision deficiencies over the past two years indicates each applicant continues to meet the vision exemption requirements. These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each driver's ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each renewal applicant for a period of two years is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. IV. Public Participation and Request for Comments FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and related materials. Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this notice (FMCSA-2011-0140), 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, got to http://www.regulations.gov and put the docket number, ``FMCSA-2011-0140'' in the ``Keyword'' box, and click ``Search.'' When the new screen [[Page 41550]] 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 any documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number, ``FMCSA-2011-0140'' in the ``Keyword'' box and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' button choose the document listed to review. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may view the docket online by visiting the Docket Management Facility in Room W12- 140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Issued on: July 7, 2015. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2015-17330 Filed 7-14-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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I. Background and may be renewed upon application of a third party and then submit. If you
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, for additional two year periods. In submit your comments by mail or hand
FMCSA may renew an exemption from accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and delivery, submit them in an unbound
the vision requirements in 49 CFR 31315, each of the 5 applicants has format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches,
391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers satisfied the entry conditions for suitable for copying and electronic
of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a obtaining an exemption from the vision filing. If you submit comments by mail
two-year period if it finds ‘‘such requirements (66 FR 17743; 66 FR and would like to know that they
exemption would likely achieve a level 33990; 68 FR 35772; 70 FR 30999; 70 FR reached the facility, please enclose a
of safety that is equivalent to or greater 33937; 70 FR 46567; 72 FR 32705; 72 FR stamped, self-addressed postcard or
than the level that would be achieved 40359; 74 FR 26461; 74 FR 26464; 74 FR envelope. FMCSA will consider all
34074; 74 FR 34620; 76 FR 44653; 79 FR comments and material received during
absent such exemption.’’ The
4531). Each of these 5 applicants has the comment period and may change
procedures for requesting an exemption
requested renewal of the exemption and this notice based on your comments.
(including renewals) are set out in 49
has submitted evidence showing that
CFR part 381. Viewing Comments and Documents
the vision in the better eye continues to
II. Exemption Decision meet the requirement specified at 49 To view comments, as well as any
CFR 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision documents mentioned in this preamble
This notice addresses 5 individuals
impairment is stable. In addition, a as being available in the docket, go to
who have requested renewal of their
review of each record of safety while http://www.regulations.gov and in the
exemptions in accordance with FMCSA search box insert the docket number,
procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these driving with the respective vision
deficiencies over the past two years ‘‘FMCSA–2001–9258; FMCSA–2005–
5 applications for renewal on their 21254; FMCSA–2009–0121’’ in the
merits and decided to extend each indicates each applicant continues to
meet the vision exemption ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click ‘‘Search.’’
exemption for a renewable two-year Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’
period. They are: requirements.
These factors provide an adequate button choose the document listed to
Donald M. Jenson (SD) basis for predicting each driver’s ability review. If you do not have access to the
Dennis D. Lesperance (OR) to continue to drive safely in interstate Internet, you may view the docket
Dean A. Maystead (MI) commerce. Therefore, FMCSA online by visiting the Docket
Carl V. Murphy, Jr. (TX) Management Facility in Room W12–140
concludes that extending the exemption
Mark A. Pirl (NC) on the ground floor of the DOT West
for each renewal applicant for a period
The exemptions are extended subject of two years is likely to achieve a level Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
to the following conditions: (1) That of safety equal to that existing without Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
each individual has a physical the exemption. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
examination every year (a) by an except Federal holidays.
ophthalmologist or optometrist who IV. Public Participation and Request for
Comments Issued on: July 7, 2015.
attests that the vision in the better eye
Larry W. Minor,
continues to meet the requirements in FMCSA encourages you to participate
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a Associate Administrator for Policy.
by submitting comments and related
medical examiner who attests that the [FR Doc. 2015–17331 Filed 7–14–15; 8:45 am]
materials.
individual is otherwise physically BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that Submitting Comments
each individual provides a copy of the If you submit a comment, please
ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s include the docket number for this DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
report to the medical examiner at the notice (FMCSA–2001–9258; FMCSA– Federal Motor Carrier Safety
time of the annual medical examination; 2005–21254; FMCSA–2009–0121), Administration
and (3) that each individual provide a indicate the specific section of this
copy of the annual medical certification document to which each comment [Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0140]
to the employer for retention in the applies, and provide a reason for each
driver’s qualification file and retains a suggestion or recommendation. You Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
copy of the certification on his/her may submit your comments and Applications; Vision
person while driving for presentation to material online or by fax, mail, or hand AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
a duly authorized Federal, State, or local delivery, but please use only one of Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
enforcement official. Each exemption these means. FMCSA recommends that ACTION: Notice of renewal of
will be valid for two years unless you include your name and a mailing exemptions; request for comments.
rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The address, an email address, or a phone
exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The number in the body of your document SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its
person fails to comply with the terms so the Agency can contact you if it has decision to renew the exemptions from
and conditions of the exemption; (2) the questions regarding your submission. the vision requirement in the Federal
exemption has resulted in a lower level To submit your comment online, got Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 9
of safety than was maintained before it to http://www.regulations.gov and put individuals. FMCSA has statutory
was granted; or (3) continuation of the the docket number, ‘‘FMCSA–2001– authority to exempt individuals from
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exemption would not be consistent with 9258; FMCSA–2005–21254; FMCSA– the vision requirement if the
the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 2009–0121’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and exemptions granted will not
31136(e) and 31315. click ‘‘Search.’’ When the new screen compromise safety. The Agency has
appears, click on ‘‘Comment Now!’’ concluded that granting these
III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions button and type your comment into the exemption renewals will provide a level
Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an text box in the following screen. Choose of safety that is equivalent to or greater
exemption may be granted for no longer whether you are submitting your than the level of safety maintained
than two years from its approval date comment as an individual or on behalf without the exemptions for these
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commercial motor vehicle (CMV) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room exemption has resulted in a lower level
drivers. W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. of safety than was maintained before it
DATES: This decision is effective August Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. was granted; or (3) continuation of the
12, 2015. Comments must be received Monday through Friday, except Federal exemption would not be consistent with
on or before August 14, 2015. holidays. the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 31136(e) and 31315.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
bearing the Federal Docket Management I. Background III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions
System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an
[Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0140], using Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
FMCSA may renew an exemption from exemption may be granted for no longer
any of the following methods: than two years from its approval date
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to the vision requirements in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers and may be renewed upon application
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the for additional two year periods. In
on-line instructions for submitting of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a
two-year period if it finds ‘‘such accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
comments. 31315, each of the 9 applicants has
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; exemption would likely achieve a level
of safety that is equivalent to or greater satisfied the entry conditions for
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 obtaining an exemption from the vision
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building than the level that would be achieved
absent such exemption.’’ The requirements (76 FR 37169; 76 FR
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 50318; 79 FR 4531). Each of these 9
Washington, DC 20590–0001. procedures for requesting an exemption
applicants has requested renewal of the
• Hand Delivery or Courier: West (including renewals) are set out in 49
CFR part 381. exemption and has submitted evidence
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
showing that the vision in the better eye
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., II. Exemption Decision continues to meet the requirement
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
This notice addresses 9 individuals specified at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) and
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
who have requested renewal of their that the vision impairment is stable. In
Federal Holidays.
exemptions in accordance with FMCSA addition, a review of each record of
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
Instructions: Each submission must procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these safety while driving with the respective
include the Agency name and the 9 applications for renewal on their vision deficiencies over the past two
docket number for this notice. Note that merits and decided to extend each years indicates each applicant continues
DOT posts all comments received exemption for a renewable two-year to meet the vision exemption
without change to http:// period. They are: requirements.
Danny F. Burnley (KY) These factors provide an adequate
www.regulations.gov, including any
Ronald J. Claud (NY) basis for predicting each driver’s ability
personal information included in a
Sean R. Conorman (MI) to continue to drive safely in interstate
comment. Please see the Privacy Act
Jackie R. Frederick (AL) commerce. Therefore, FMCSA
heading below.
Docket: For access to the docket to Robert E. Graves (NE) concludes that extending the exemption
read background documents or Terrence F. Ryan (FL) for each renewal applicant for a period
comments, go to http:// Dennis W. Stubrich (PA) of two years is likely to achieve a level
www.regulations.gov at any time or Stephen W. Verrette (MI) of safety equal to that existing without
Room W12–140 on the ground level of Leslie H. Wylie (ID) the exemption.
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey The exemptions are extended subject IV. Public Participation and Request for
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 to the following conditions: (1) That Comments
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through each individual has a physical FMCSA encourages you to participate
Friday, except Federal holidays. The examination every year (a) by an by submitting comments and related
Federal Docket Management System ophthalmologist or optometrist who materials.
(FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, attests that the vision in the better eye
365 days each year. If you want continues to meet the requirements in Submitting Comments
acknowledgment that we received your 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a If you submit a comment, please
comments, please include a self- medical examiner who attests that the include the docket number for this
addressed, stamped envelope or individual is otherwise physically notice (FMCSA–2011–0140), indicate
postcard or print the acknowledgement qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that the specific section of this document to
page that appears after submitting each individual provides a copy of the which each comment applies, and
comments on-line. ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s provide a reason for each suggestion or
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 report to the medical examiner at the recommendation. You may submit your
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments time of the annual medical examination; comments and material online or by fax,
from the public to better inform its and (3) that each individual provide a mail, or hand delivery, but please use
rulemaking process. DOT posts these copy of the annual medical certification only one of these means. FMCSA
comments, without edit, including any to the employer for retention in the recommends that you include your
personal information the commenter driver’s qualification file and retains a name and a mailing address, an email
provides, to www.regulations.gov, as copy of the certification on his/her address, or a phone number in the body
described in the system of records
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person while driving for presentation to of your document so the Agency can
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can a duly authorized Federal, State, or local contact you if it has questions regarding
be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. enforcement official. Each exemption your submission.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: will be valid for two years unless To submit your comment online, got
Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier, rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The to http://www.regulations.gov and put
Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The the docket number, ‘‘FMCSA–2011–
202–366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, person fails to comply with the terms 0140’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click
FMCSA, Department of Transportation, and conditions of the exemption; (2) the ‘‘Search.’’ When the new screen
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appears, click on ‘‘Comment Now!’’ DATES: Comments must be received on p.m., Monday through Friday, except
button and type your comment into the or before August 14, 2015. Federal holidays.
text box in the following screen. Choose ADDRESSES: You may submit comments SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
whether you are submitting your bearing the Federal Docket Management
comment as an individual or on behalf I. Background
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
of a third party and then submit. If you 2015–0063 using any of the following Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
submit your comments by mail or hand methods: FMCSA may grant an exemption from
delivery, submit them in an unbound • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds
suitable for copying and electronic on-line instructions for submitting ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a
filing. If you submit comments by mail comments. level of safety that is equivalent to or
and would like to know that they • Mail: Docket Management Facility; greater than the level that would be
reached the facility, please enclose a U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 achieved absent such exemption.’’ The
stamped, self-addressed postcard or New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building statute also allows the Agency to renew
envelope. FMCSA will consider all Ground Floor, Room W12–140, exemptions at the end of the 2-year
comments and material received during Washington, DC 20590–0001. period. The 58 individuals listed in this
the comment period and may change • Hand Delivery: West Building notice have recently requested such an
this notice based on your comments. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 exemption from the diabetes prohibition
Viewing Comments and Documents New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, in 49 CFR 391.41(b) (3), which applies
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to drivers of CMVs in interstate
To view comments, as well as any commerce. Accordingly, the Agency
through Friday, except Federal
documents mentioned in this preamble will evaluate the qualifications of each
Holidays.
as being available in the docket, go to
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. applicant to determine whether granting
http://www.regulations.gov and in the the exemption will achieve the required
Instructions: Each submission must
search box insert the docket number, level of safety mandated by statute.
include the Agency name and the
‘‘FMCSA–2011–0140’’ in the
docket numbers for this notice. Note II. Qualifications of Applicants
‘‘Keyword’’ box and click ‘‘Search.’’
that all comments received will be
Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ James D. Acker
posted without change to http://
button choose the document listed to
www.regulations.gov, including any Mr. Acker, 43, has had ITDM since
review. If you do not have access to the
personal information provided. Please 2012. His endocrinologist examined him
Internet, you may view the docket
see the Privacy Act heading below for in 2015 and certified that he has had no
online by visiting the Docket
further information. severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
Management Facility in Room W12–140
Docket: For access to the docket to in loss of consciousness, requiring the
on the ground floor of the DOT West
read background documents or assistance of another person, or
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
comments, go to http:// resulting in impaired cognitive function
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
www.regulations.gov at any time or that occurred without warning in the
and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
Room W12–140 on the ground level of past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
except Federal holidays.
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
Issued on: July 7, 2015. Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
Larry W. Minor, a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through certifies that Mr. Acker understands
Associate Administrator for Policy. Friday, except Federal holidays. The diabetes management and monitoring,
[FR Doc. 2015–17330 Filed 7–14–15; 8:45 am] Federal Docket Management System has stable control of his diabetes using
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
365 days each year. If you want safely. Mr. Acker meets the
acknowledgment that we received your requirements of the vision standard at
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION comments, please include a self- 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
addressed, stamped envelope or examined him in 2014 and certified that
Federal Motor Carrier Safety postcard or print the acknowledgement
Administration he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
page that appears after submitting He holds an operator’s license from
[Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0063] comments on-line. Oregon.
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments Henry Andreoli
Applications; Diabetes Mellitus from the public to better inform its Mr. Andreoli, 65, has had ITDM since
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety rulemaking process. DOT posts these 2010. His endocrinologist examined him
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. comments, without edit, including any in 2015 and certified that he has had no
personal information the commenter severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
ACTION: Notice of applications for
provides, to www.regulations.gov, as in loss of consciousness, requiring the
exemptions; request for comments. described in the system of records assistance of another person, or
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can resulting in impaired cognitive function
applications from 58 individuals for be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. that occurred without warning in the
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exemption from the prohibition against FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
persons with insulin-treated diabetes Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier, more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, certifies that Mr. Andreoli understands
commerce. If granted, the exemptions FMCSA, Department of Transportation, diabetes management and monitoring,
would enable these individuals with 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room has stable control of his diabetes using
ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
commerce. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 safely. Mr. Andreoli meets the
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This decision is effective August 12, 2015. Comments must be received on or before August 14, 2015. | |
| Contact | Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, 202-366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. | |
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