80_FR_41693 80 FR 41558 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

80 FR 41558 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 135 (July 15, 2015)

Page Range41558-41559
FR Document2015-17329

FMCSA announces its denial of 120 applications from individuals who requested an exemption from the Federal vision standard applicable to interstate truck and bus drivers and the reasons for the denials. 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 exemptions does not provide a level of safety that will be equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 135 (Wednesday, July 15, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 135 (Wednesday, July 15, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41558-41559]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-17329]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0054]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of denials.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its denial of 120 applications from 
individuals who requested an exemption from the Federal vision standard 
applicable to interstate truck and bus drivers and the reasons for the 
denials. 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 exemptions does 
not provide a level of safety that will be equivalent to, or greater 
than, the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these 
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

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:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption 
from the Federal vision standard for a renewable 2-year period if it 
finds ``such an exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that 
is equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved 
absent such an exemption.'' The procedures for requesting an exemption 
are set forth in 49 CFR part 381.
    Accordingly, FMCSA evaluated 120 individual exemption requests on 
their merit and made a determination that these applicants do not 
satisfy the criteria eligibility or meet the terms and conditions of 
the Federal exemption program. Each applicant has, prior to this 
notice, received a letter of final disposition on the exemption 
request. Those decision letters fully outlined the basis for the denial 
and constitute final Agency action. The list published in this notice 
summarizes the Agency's recent denials as required under 49 U.S.C. 
31315(b)(4) by periodically publishing names and reasons for denial.
    The following applicant, Gregory J. Karkos, did not have sufficient 
driving experience over the past three years under normal highway 
operating conditions.
    The following 21 applicants had no experience operating a CMV:

Paul M. A. Bobick
Ethan W. Boze
Russell B. Cochran
Harold L. Coleman
Logan B. Dix
Terry L. Dockall
Charles M. Edmonds
Pedro T. Espinal
Ronald A. Francis
William R. Hand
Kristopher M. Heitmeier
Alan L. Kershisnik
Nuru D. Mehammed
Kevin R. Murphy
Eduardo Ortiz
Christopher E. Robles
Jonathan R. Rogers
Joseph D. Sirlin
Maxwell W. Tanner
Charles Wheeler
Haitham N. Zegar

    The following 15 applicants did not have three years of experience 
driving a CMV on public highways with their vision deficiencies:

Clairmont Boston
John R. Boudreaux
James A. Bullock, Jr.
James L. Crain
James W. Faber
Joseph F. Giacometto
Elmer G. Godwin, Jr.
Randall L. Hall
Alexander D. Harry
Clyde M. Lange III
Aveland E. Munroe
Jorge M. Rios
Canute O. Robinson
James R. Sadlow
Thomas A. Schwarz

    The following nine applicants did not have three years of recent 
experience driving a CMV with the vision deficiency:

Kyle J. Bailey
Charles W. Bradley
Jeremy W. Culberson
Albert Goodman, Jr.
Jimmy R. Holman
Ronald L. Irwin
Wayne S. Peisert
Donald L. Pons
Dawn K. Waybill

    The following two applicants did not have sufficient driving 
experience during the past three years under normal highway operating 
conditions:

Michael Garnys
Edward P. Schrader II

    The following applicant, Marsden A. Cummings, was unable to obtain 
a statement from an optometrist or ophthalmologist stating that he was 
able to operate a commercial vehicle from a vision standpoint.
    The following 19 applicants were denied for multiple reasons:

Shawn B. Blanton
Lorena G. Booker
Gaylon W. Bumpus
Teddy E. Cole
David R. Ford
Joseph R. Fritz
Alan G. Hicks
Tony B. Johnson
Raymond W. Lytle, Sr.
William E. Montanari, Sr.
Donald H. Nelson
Delbert L. Priddle
James D. Simental
Dennis L. Smith
Patrick L. Stansell
Dustin L. Stone
Barron A. Story
Samuel M. Washington
Gary E. Williams

    The following two applicants did not have stable vision for the 
entire three-year period:

Jeffrey L. Jones
Carl A. Shaner

    The following 21 applicants met the current federal vision 
standards. Exemptions are not required for applicants who meet the 
current regulations for vision:

David D. Bond
Nicholas J. Carbone
Harold C. Darden
Douglas J. Davis
Whitney R. Everhart
 Craig T. Gerroll
 Darren E. Giles

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 Sukmindier S. Grewal
 Derek Griffin
 Bobby L. Hunter
 Dennis Johnson
 Dennis D. Kahle
 Enoc D. Lopez
 Michael D. Minchew
 Armont S. Nash
 Osvaldo Negron
 Charles E. Rhodes
 Michael C. Schaffer Jr.
 Brian D. Sharp
 Yancy D. Stone
 Charles R. Wulf

    The following 24 applicants were denied because they will not be 
driving interstate, interstate commerce, or are not required to carry a 
DOT medical card:

Scott W. Andreason
 Michael J. Benedict
 Ronald R. Campbell
 Richard A. Cornejo
 Willie J. Evans Jr.
 Domenic L. Germano
 Robert L. Hodge
 John L. Johnson
 Sr.
 Raymond Long
 Evaristo Z. Martinez
 James C. Mcnee
 Jere L. Messersmith
 Michael D. Meyer
 Jeffrey R. Miller
 Anna M. Miller
 George S. Moore
 Steven J. Mulligan
 Robert Noonan
 Myron E. Olson
 Jerry W. Rufsvold
 Elmer F. Silcott
 Thomas E. Smith
 Anthony E. Smith
 Manuel Ulloa-Mendez

    Finally, the following five applicants perform transportation for 
the federal government, state, or any political sub-division of the 
state.

Michael W. Henderson
 Nicholas J. Marchesani
 Christopher M. Pannelli
 Anthony J. Santi
 Todd W. Woronik

    Issued on: July 7, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-17329 Filed 7-14-15; 8:45 am]
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41558 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 135 / Wednesday, July 15, 2015 / Notices rule based on your comments. FMCSA renewable 2-year period if it finds ‘‘such Jorge M. Rios may issue a final rule at any time after an exemption would likely achieve a Canute O. Robinson the close of the comment period. level of safety that is equivalent to or James R. Sadlow greater than the level that would be Thomas A. Schwarz V. Viewing Comments and Documents achieved absent such an exemption.’’ The following nine applicants did not To view comments, as well as any The procedures for requesting an have three years of recent experience documents mentioned in this preamble, exemption are set forth in 49 CFR part driving a CMV with the vision to submit your comment online, go to 381. deficiency: http://www.regulations.gov and in the Accordingly, FMCSA evaluated 120 Kyle J. Bailey search box insert the docket number individual exemption requests on their Charles W. Bradley FMCSA–2015–0063 and click ‘‘Search.’’ merit and made a determination that Jeremy W. Culberson Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and these applicants do not satisfy the Albert Goodman, Jr. you will find all documents and criteria eligibility or meet the terms and Jimmy R. Holman comments related to the proposed conditions of the Federal exemption Ronald L. Irwin rulemaking. program. Each applicant has, prior to Wayne S. Peisert Issued on: July 7, 2015. this notice, received a letter of final Donald L. Pons Larry W. Minor, disposition on the exemption request. Dawn K. Waybill Associate Administrator for Policy. Those decision letters fully outlined the The following two applicants did not basis for the denial and constitute final have sufficient driving experience [FR Doc. 2015–17328 Filed 7–14–15; 8:45 am] Agency action. The list published in during the past three years under BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P this notice summarizes the Agency’s normal highway operating conditions: recent denials as required under 49 Michael Garnys DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION U.S.C. 31315(b)(4) by periodically Edward P. Schrader II publishing names and reasons for denial. The following applicant, Marsden A. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Cummings, was unable to obtain a Administration The following applicant, Gregory J. Karkos, did not have sufficient driving statement from an optometrist or [Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0054] experience over the past three years ophthalmologist stating that he was able under normal highway operating to operate a commercial vehicle from a Qualification of Drivers; Exemption vision standpoint. conditions. Applications; Vision The following 19 applicants were The following 21 applicants had no AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety experience operating a CMV: denied for multiple reasons: Administration (FMCSA), DOT. Paul M. A. Bobick Shawn B. Blanton ACTION: Notice of denials. Ethan W. Boze Lorena G. Booker Russell B. Cochran Gaylon W. Bumpus SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its denial Harold L. Coleman Teddy E. Cole of 120 applications from individuals Logan B. Dix David R. Ford who requested an exemption from the Terry L. Dockall Joseph R. Fritz Federal vision standard applicable to Charles M. Edmonds Alan G. Hicks interstate truck and bus drivers and the Pedro T. Espinal Tony B. Johnson reasons for the denials. FMCSA has Ronald A. Francis Raymond W. Lytle, Sr. statutory authority to exempt William R. Hand William E. Montanari, Sr. individuals from the vision requirement Kristopher M. Heitmeier Donald H. Nelson if the exemptions granted will not Alan L. Kershisnik Delbert L. Priddle compromise safety. The Agency has Nuru D. Mehammed James D. Simental concluded that granting these Kevin R. Murphy Dennis L. Smith exemptions does not provide a level of Eduardo Ortiz Patrick L. Stansell safety that will be equivalent to, or Christopher E. Robles Dustin L. Stone greater than, the level of safety Jonathan R. Rogers Barron A. Story maintained without the exemptions for Joseph D. Sirlin Samuel M. Washington these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) Maxwell W. Tanner Gary E. Williams drivers. Charles Wheeler The following two applicants did not FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Haitham N. Zegar have stable vision for the entire three- Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier, The following 15 applicants did not year period: Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, have three years of experience driving a Jeffrey L. Jones (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, CMV on public highways with their Carl A. Shaner FMCSA, Department of Transportation, vision deficiencies: The following 21 applicants met the 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room Clairmont Boston current federal vision standards. W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. John R. Boudreaux Exemptions are not required for Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 James A. Bullock, Jr. applicants who meet the current p.m., Monday through Friday, except regulations for vision: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES James L. Crain Federal holidays. James W. Faber David D. Bond SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Joseph F. Giacometto Nicholas J. Carbone Elmer G. Godwin, Jr. Harold C. Darden Background Randall L. Hall Douglas J. Davis Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, Alexander D. Harry Whitney R. Everhart FMCSA may grant an exemption from Clyde M. Lange III Craig T. Gerroll the Federal vision standard for a Aveland E. Munroe Darren E. 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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 135 / Wednesday, July 15, 2015 / Notices 41559 Sukmindier S. Grewal this provides the public notice that by • Web site: http:// Derek Griffin a document dated April 14, 2015, the www.regulations.gov. Follow the online Bobby L. Hunter American Short Line and Regional instructions for submitting comments. Dennis Johnson Railroad Association (ASLRRA)—on • Fax: 202–493–2251. Dennis D. Kahle behalf of Baltimore Industrial Railroad, • Mail: Docket Operations Facility, Enoc D. Lopez Cloquet Terminal Railroad Company, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 Michael D. Minchew Incorporated, and East Erie Commercial New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, Armont S. Nash Railroad—petitioned the Federal Washington, DC 20590. Osvaldo Negron Railroad Administration (FRA) for an • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Charles E. Rhodes amended waiver of compliance from Avenue SE., Room W12–140, Michael C. Schaffer Jr. certain provisions of the Federal hours Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. Brian D. Sharp of service laws contained at 49 U.S.C. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Yancy D. Stone except Federal Holidays. 21103(a)(4), which, in part, require a Charles R. Wulf Communications received by August train employee to receive 48 hours off The following 24 applicants were duty after initiating an on-duty period 31, 2015 will be considered by FRA denied because they will not be driving for 6 consecutive days. FRA assigned before final action is taken. Comments interstate, interstate commerce, or are the petition Docket Number FRA–2009– received after that date will be not required to carry a DOT medical 0078. considered as far as practicable. card: In its petition, ASLRRA seeks to Anyone is able to search the Scott W. Andreason amend its existing waiver to add the electronic form of any written Michael J. Benedict three railroads referenced above, which communications and comments Ronald R. Campbell did not participate in ASLRRA’s prior received into any of our dockets by the Richard A. Cornejo waiver petition. FRA granted ASLRRA’s name of the individual submitting the Willie J. Evans Jr. petition for a waiver extension in a comment (or signing the document, if Domenic L. Germano letter dated February 27, 2012. The submitted on behalf of an association, Robert L. Hodge business, labor union, etc.). In waiver allows a train employee to John L. Johnson accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT Sr. initiate an on-duty period each day for 6 consecutive days followed by 24 solicits comments from the public to Raymond Long better inform its processes. DOT posts Evaristo Z. Martinez hours, rather than 48 hours, off duty. these comments, without edit, including James C. Mcnee Each railroad that seeks to be added any personal information the Jere L. Messersmith to the waiver executed a compliance commenter provides, to Michael D. Meyer letter, attesting that it complies with all www.regulations.gov, as described in Jeffrey R. Miller of the employee consent requirements the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– Anna M. Miller that FRA set forth in its initial decision 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at George S. Moore letter, dated March 5, 2010. www.dot.gov/privacy. See also http:// Steven J. Mulligan Additionally, each railroad will www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice Robert Noonan maintain the underlying employee for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. Myron E. Olson consent or employee representative Jerry W. Rufsvold consent documents in its files for FRA Issued in Washington, DC on July 10, 2015. Elmer F. Silcott inspection. Ron Hynes, Thomas E. Smith A copy of the petition, as well as any Director, Office of Technical Oversight. Anthony E. Smith written communications concerning the [FR Doc. 2015–17341 Filed 7–14–15; 8:45 am] Manuel Ulloa-Mendez petition, is available for review online at BILLING CODE 4910–06–P Finally, the following five applicants www.regulations.gov and in person at perform transportation for the federal the U.S. Department of Transportation’s government, state, or any political sub- Docket Operations Facility, 1200 New DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY division of the state. Jersey Ave. SE., W12–140, Washington, Michael W. Henderson DC 20590. The Docket Operations Bureau of the Fiscal Service Nicholas J. Marchesani Facility is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Christopher M. Pannelli Monday through Friday, except Federal Proposed Collection of Information: Anthony J. Santi Holidays. Application for Disposition of Todd W. Woronik Interested parties are invited to Retirement Plan and/or Individual participate in these proceedings by Retirement Bonds Without Issued on: July 7, 2015. submitting written views, data, or Administration of Deceased Owner’s Larry W. Minor, Estate Associate Administrator for Policy. comments. FRA does not anticipate scheduling a public hearing in Notice and request for ACTION: [FR Doc. 2015–17329 Filed 7–14–15; 8:45 am] connection with these proceedings since comments. BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested party desires SUMMARY: The Department of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION an opportunity for oral comment, they Treasury, as part of its continuing effort mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES should notify FRA, in writing, before to reduce paperwork and respondent Federal Railroad Administration the end of the comment period and burden, invites the general public and specify the basis for their request. other Federal agencies to take this [Docket Number FRA–2009–0078] All communications concerning these opportunity to comment on a proposed Petition for Waiver of Compliance proceedings should identify the and/or continuing information appropriate docket number and may be collection, as required by the Paperwork In accordance with Part 211 of Title submitted by any of the following Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), methods: 13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). 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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of denials.
ContactCharles 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.
FR Citation80 FR 41558 
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