80 FR 44186 - Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for an Exemption From Volvo Trucks of North America
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 142 (July 24, 2015)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 142 (July 24, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-18172 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 142 (Friday, July 24, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 44186-44188] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-18172] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0239] Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for an Exemption From Volvo Trucks of North America AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of application for exemption; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests public comment on an application for exemption from Volvo Trucks of North America (Volvo) to allow the placement of rain and ambient light detection sensors on Volvo commercial motor vehicles (CMV) lower in the windshield than is currently permitted by the Agency's regulations in order to utilize a mounting location that allows the sensor to function correctly. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) currently require antennas, transponders, and similar devices to be located not more than 6 inches below the upper edge of the windshield, outside the area swept by the windshield wipers, and outside the driver's sight lines to the road and highway signs and signals. Volvo believes that mounting the sensor lower in the windshield will allow it to function properly while maximizing the external view of the road and maintaining an adequate forward facing field of view for the driver. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 24, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA- [[Page 44187]] 2015-0239 using any of the following methods:Web site: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the Federal electronic docket site. Fax: 1-202-493-2251. Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery: Ground Floor, Room W12-140, DOT Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. e.t., Monday-Friday, except Federal holidays. Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and docket number for this notice. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the exemption process, see the ``Public Participation'' heading below. 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 for further information. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov or to Room W12-140, DOT Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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. Public participation: The http://www.regulations.gov Web site is generally available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. You may find electronic submission and retrieval help and guidelines under the ``help'' section of the http://www.regulations.gov Web site as well as the DOT's http://docketsinfo.dot.gov Web site. If you would like notification that we received your comments, please include a self- addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgment page that appears after submitting comments online. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mike Huntley, Vehicle and Roadside Operations Division, Office of Carrier, Driver, and Vehicle Safety, MC- PSV, (202) 366-4325, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Section 4007 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA- 21) [Pub. L. 105-178, June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 401] amended 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e) to provide authority to grant exemptions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). On August 20, 2004, FMCSA published a final rule (69 FR 51589) implementing section 4007. Under this rule, FMCSA must publish a notice of each exemption request in the Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(a)). The Agency must provide the public with an opportunity to inspect the information relevant to the application, including any safety analyses that have been conducted. The Agency must also provide an opportunity for public comment on the request. The Agency reviews the safety analyses and the public comments and determines whether granting the exemption would likely achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved by the current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). The decision of the Agency must be published in the Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(b)). If the Agency denies the request, it must state the reason for doing so. If the decision is to grant the exemption, the notice must specify the person or class of persons receiving the exemption and the regulatory provision or provisions from which an exemption is granted. The notice must specify the effective period of the exemption (up to 2 years) and explain the terms and conditions of the exemption. The exemption may be renewed (49 CFR 381.315(c) and 49 CFR 381.300(b)). Volvo's Application for Exemption Volvo has applied for an exemption from 49 CFR 393.60(e)(1) to allow the placement of rain and ambient light detection sensors on Volvo CMVs lower in the windshield than is currently permitted by the Agency's regulations in order to utilize a mounting location that allows the sensor to function correctly. A copy of the application is included in the docket referenced at the beginning of this notice. Section 393.60(e)(1) of the FMCSRs prohibits the obstruction of the driver's field of view by devices mounted on the windshield. Antennas, transponders and similar devices must not be mounted more than 152 mm (6 inches) below the upper edge of the windshield. These devices must be located outside the area swept by the windshield wipers and outside the driver's sight lines to the road, highway signs and signals. In its application, Volvo states: Volvo is making this request so that it becomes possible to introduce a rain and ambient light detection sensor as an option on some Volvo commercial motor vehicles. In order for the sensor to function correctly, it must be installed in the wiper swept area of the windshield. This is due to the fact that an unswept portion of the windshield, which would not necessarily be kept clean and dry by the wipers, could make it difficult for the sensor to determine if the wipers are needed or not. The sensor, which is approximately 2.6 inches tall by 2.2 inches wide, would be placed on the passenger side of the windshield, outside the driver's sight lines to all mirrors, highway signs, signals, and view of the road ahead. Therefore, we respectfully request an exemption to grant us permission to proceed with the installation of the sensor on the lower part of the windshield within the bottom 6 inches of the area swept by the wipers . . . This will enable Volvo to install this hands-free driver aid equipment for commercial motor vehicle operators while ensuring the adherence to the specified location requirements requested . . . The temporary exemption will allow Volvo to install equipment within 7 inches at the bottom of wiper swept area of the windshield to determine the viability of the system as shown in diagrams enclosed. Without the proposed exemption, Volvo states that it will not be able to deploy the rain sensor and ambient light system in vehicle models because (1) its ``customers will be fined for violating the current regulation,'' and (2) ``the rain and ambient light sensing system will not perform adequately and will not generate the hands-free driver aid benefits that would be expected.'' The exemption would apply to all Volvo CMVs. Volvo believes that mounting the sensor lower in the windshield will allow it to function properly while maximizing the external view of the road and maintaining an adequate forward facing field of view for the driver. Request for Comments In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e), FMCSA requests public comment from all interested persons on Volvo's application for an exemption from 49 CFR 393.60(e)(1). All comments received before the close of business on the comment closing date indicated at the beginning of this notice will be considered and will be available for examination in the docket at the location listed under the Addresses section of this notice. Comments received after the comment closing date will be filed in the public docket and [[Page 44188]] will be considered to the extent practicable. In addition to late comments, FMCSA will also continue to file, in the public docket, relevant information that becomes available after the comment closing date. Interested persons should continue to examine the public docket for new material. Issued on: July 17, 2015. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2015-18172 Filed 7-23-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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Vincent P. Miller (CA) to meet the vision exemption ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click ‘‘Search.’’
Warren J. Nyland (MI) requirements. Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’
Dennis M. Prevas (WI) These factors provide an adequate button choose the document listed to
Greg L. Riles (IA) basis for predicting each driver’s ability review. If you do not have access to the
Wesley E. Turner (TX) to continue to drive safely in interstate Internet, you may view the docket
Mona J. Van Krieken (OR) commerce. Therefore, FMCSA online by visiting the Docket
Paul S. Yocum (IN) concludes that extending the exemption Management Facility in Room W12–140
The exemptions are extended subject for each renewal applicant for a period on the ground floor of the DOT West
to the following conditions: (1) That of two years is likely to achieve a level Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
each individual has a physical of safety equal to that existing without Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
examination every year (a) by an the exemption. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
ophthalmologist or optometrist who IV. Public Participation and Request for except Federal holidays.
attests that the vision in the better eye Comments Issued on: July 13, 2015.
continues to meet the requirements in FMCSA encourages you to participate Larry W. Minor,
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a by submitting comments and related Associate Administrator for Policy.
medical examiner who attests that the materials. [FR Doc. 2015–18160 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am]
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–
time of the annual medical examination; 2001–9561; FMCSA–2003–15268), Federal Motor Carrier Safety
and (3) that each individual provide a indicate the specific section of this Administration
copy of the annual medical certification document to which each comment
to the employer for retention in the applies, and provide a reason for each [Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0239]
driver’s qualification file and retains a suggestion or recommendation. You
copy of the certification on his/her may submit your comments and Parts and Accessories Necessary for
person while driving for presentation to material online or by fax, mail, or hand Safe Operation; Application for an
a duly authorized Federal, State, or local delivery, but please use only one of Exemption From Volvo Trucks of North
enforcement official. Each exemption these means. FMCSA recommends that America
will be valid for two years unless you include your name and a mailing
rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
address, an email address, or a phone Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The number in the body of your document
person fails to comply with the terms ACTION: Notice of application for
so the Agency can contact you if it has
and conditions of the exemption; (2) the questions regarding your submission. exemption; request for comments.
exemption has resulted in a lower level To submit your comment online, go to SUMMARY: The Federal Motor Carrier
of safety than was maintained before it http://www.regulations.gov and put the Safety Administration (FMCSA)
was granted; or (3) continuation of the docket number, ‘‘FMCSA–2001–9258; requests public comment on an
exemption would not be consistent with FMCSA–2001–9561; FMCSA–2003– application for exemption from Volvo
the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 15268’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click Trucks of North America (Volvo) to
31136(e) and 31315. ‘‘Search.’’ When the new screen allow the placement of rain and ambient
III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions appears, click on ‘‘Comment Now!’’ light detection sensors on Volvo
button and type your comment into the commercial motor vehicles (CMV) lower
Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an text box in the following screen. Choose
exemption may be granted for no longer in the windshield than is currently
whether you are submitting your permitted by the Agency’s regulations in
than two years from its approval date comment as an individual or on behalf
and may be renewed upon application order to utilize a mounting location that
of a third party and then submit. If you allows the sensor to function correctly.
for additional two year periods. In submit your comments by mail or hand
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and The Federal Motor Carrier Safety
delivery, submit them in an unbound Regulations (FMCSRs) currently require
31315, each of the 13 applicants has format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches,
satisfied the entry conditions for antennas, transponders, and similar
suitable for copying and electronic devices to be located not more than 6
obtaining an exemption from the vision filing. If you submit comments by mail
requirements (66 FR 17743; 66 FR inches below the upper edge of the
and would like to know that they windshield, outside the area swept by
30502; 66 FR 33990; 66 FR 41654; 68 FR reached the facility, please enclose a
35772; 68 FR 37197; 68 FR 44837; 68 FR the windshield wipers, and outside the
stamped, self-addressed postcard or driver’s sight lines to the road and
48989; 70 FR 33937; 70 FR 41811; 70 FR envelope. FMCSA will consider all
42615; 72 FR 40360; 74 FR 34632; 76 FR highway signs and signals. Volvo
comments and material received during believes that mounting the sensor lower
49531; 79 FR 4531). Each of these 13 the comment period and may change
applicants has requested renewal of the in the windshield will allow it to
this notice based on your comments. function properly while maximizing the
exemption and has submitted evidence
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showing that the vision in the better eye Viewing Comments and Documents external view of the road and
continues to meet the requirement To view comments, as well as any maintaining an adequate forward facing
specified at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) and documents mentioned in this preamble field of view for the driver.
that the vision impairment is stable. In as being available in the docket, go to DATES: Comments must be received on
addition, a review of each record of http://www.regulations.gov and in the or before August 24, 2015.
safety while driving with the respective search box insert the docket number, ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
vision deficiencies over the past two ‘‘FMCSA–2001–9258; FMCSA–2001– bearing the Federal Docket Management
years indicates each applicant continues 9561; FMCSA–2003–15268’’ in the System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA–
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2015–0239 using any of the following Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey These devices must be located outside
methods: Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590– the area swept by the windshield wipers
• Web site: http:// 0001. and outside the driver’s sight lines to
www.regulations.gov. Follow the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the road, highway signs and signals.
instructions for submitting comments In its application, Volvo states:
on the Federal electronic docket site. Background Volvo is making this request so that it
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Section 4007 of the Transportation becomes possible to introduce a rain and
• Mail: Docket Management Facility, Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA– ambient light detection sensor as an option
U.S. Department of Transportation, 21) [Pub. L. 105–178, June 9, 1998, 112 on some Volvo commercial motor vehicles.
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey In order for the sensor to function correctly,
Stat. 401] amended 49 U.S.C. 31315 and it must be installed in the wiper swept area
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590– 31136(e) to provide authority to grant
0001. of the windshield. This is due to the fact that
exemptions from the Federal Motor an unswept portion of the windshield, which
• Hand Delivery: Ground Floor, Room Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). would not necessarily be kept clean and dry
W12–140, DOT Building, 1200 New On August 20, 2004, FMCSA published by the wipers, could make it difficult for the
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, a final rule (69 FR 51589) implementing sensor to determine if the wipers are needed
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. e.t., Monday– section 4007. Under this rule, FMCSA or not. The sensor, which is approximately
Friday, except Federal holidays. must publish a notice of each exemption 2.6 inches tall by 2.2 inches wide, would be
Instructions: All submissions must request in the Federal Register (49 CFR placed on the passenger side of the
include the Agency name and docket windshield, outside the driver’s sight lines to
381.315(a)). The Agency must provide all mirrors, highway signs, signals, and view
number for this notice. For detailed the public with an opportunity to
instructions on submitting comments of the road ahead. Therefore, we respectfully
inspect the information relevant to the request an exemption to grant us permission
and additional information on the application, including any safety to proceed with the installation of the sensor
exemption process, see the ‘‘Public analyses that have been conducted. The on the lower part of the windshield within
Participation’’ heading below. Note that Agency must also provide an the bottom 6 inches of the area swept by the
all comments received will be posted opportunity for public comment on the wipers . . .
without change to http:// request. This will enable Volvo to install this
www.regulations.gov, including any The Agency reviews the safety hands-free driver aid equipment for
personal information provided. Please commercial motor vehicle operators while
analyses and the public comments and ensuring the adherence to the specified
see the ‘‘Privacy Act’’ heading for determines whether granting the
further information. location requirements requested . . .
exemption would likely achieve a level The temporary exemption will allow Volvo
Docket: For access to the docket to of safety equivalent to or greater than to install equipment within 7 inches at the
read background documents or the level that would be achieved by the bottom of wiper swept area of the windshield
comments received, go to http:// current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). to determine the viability of the system as
www.regulations.gov or to Room W12– The decision of the Agency must be shown in diagrams enclosed.
140, DOT Building, 1200 New Jersey published in the Federal Register (49 Without the proposed exemption,
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 CFR 381.315(b)). If the Agency denies Volvo states that it will not be able to
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through the request, it must state the reason for deploy the rain sensor and ambient light
Friday, except Federal holidays. doing so. If the decision is to grant the system in vehicle models because (1) its
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 exemption, the notice must specify the ‘‘customers will be fined for violating
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments person or class of persons receiving the the current regulation,’’ and (2) ‘‘the
from the public to better inform its exemption and the regulatory provision rain and ambient light sensing system
rulemaking process. DOT posts these or provisions from which an exemption will not perform adequately and will
comments, without edit, including any is granted. The notice must specify the not generate the hands-free driver aid
personal information the commenter effective period of the exemption (up to benefits that would be expected.’’
provides, to www.regulations.gov, as 2 years) and explain the terms and The exemption would apply to all
described in the system of records conditions of the exemption. The Volvo CMVs. Volvo believes that
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can exemption may be renewed (49 CFR mounting the sensor lower in the
be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. 381.315(c) and 49 CFR 381.300(b)). windshield will allow it to function
Public participation: The http:// properly while maximizing the external
www.regulations.gov Web site is Volvo’s Application for Exemption
view of the road and maintaining an
generally available 24 hours each day, Volvo has applied for an exemption adequate forward facing field of view for
365 days each year. You may find from 49 CFR 393.60(e)(1) to allow the the driver.
electronic submission and retrieval help placement of rain and ambient light
and guidelines under the ‘‘help’’ section detection sensors on Volvo CMVs lower Request for Comments
of the http://www.regulations.gov Web in the windshield than is currently In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315
site as well as the DOT’s http:// permitted by the Agency’s regulations in and 31136(e), FMCSA requests public
docketsinfo.dot.gov Web site. If you order to utilize a mounting location that comment from all interested persons on
would like notification that we received allows the sensor to function correctly. Volvo’s application for an exemption
your comments, please include a self- A copy of the application is included in from 49 CFR 393.60(e)(1). All comments
addressed, stamped envelope or the docket referenced at the beginning received before the close of business on
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postcard or print the acknowledgment of this notice. the comment closing date indicated at
page that appears after submitting Section 393.60(e)(1) of the FMCSRs the beginning of this notice will be
comments online. prohibits the obstruction of the driver’s considered and will be available for
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. field of view by devices mounted on the examination in the docket at the
Mike Huntley, Vehicle and Roadside windshield. Antennas, transponders location listed under the ADDRESSES
Operations Division, Office of Carrier, and similar devices must not be section of this notice. Comments
Driver, and Vehicle Safety, MC–PSV, mounted more than 152 mm (6 inches) received after the comment closing date
(202) 366–4325, Federal Motor Carrier below the upper edge of the windshield. will be filed in the public docket and
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will be considered to the extent through Friday, except Federal 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers
practicable. In addition to late Holidays. of CMVs in interstate commerce.
comments, FMCSA will also continue to • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate
file, in the public docket, relevant Instructions: Each submission must the qualifications of each applicant to
information that becomes available after include the Agency name and the determine whether granting an
the comment closing date. Interested docket numbers for this notice. Note exemption will achieve the required
persons should continue to examine the that all comments received will be level of safety mandated by statute.
public docket for new material. posted without change to http://
II. Qualifications of Applicants
Issued on: July 17, 2015. www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. Please Charles R. Airey
Larry W. Minor,
see the Privacy Act heading below for Mr. Airey, 56, has had retinal disease
Associate Administrator for Policy.
further information. in his right eye since 1988. The visual
[FR Doc. 2015–18172 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am] Docket: For access to the docket to acuity in his right eye is no light
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P read background documents or perception, and in his left eye, 20/20.
comments, go to http:// Following an examination in 2015, his
www.regulations.gov at any time or optometrist stated, ‘‘I feel that Mr. Airey
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Room W12–140 on the ground level of has sufficient vision in his Left eye to
Federal Motor Carrier Safety the West Building, 1200 New Jersey safely operate a commercial vehicle.’’
Administration Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 Mr. Airey reported that he has driven
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through straight trucks for seven years,
Friday, except Federal holidays. The accumulating 87,500 miles. He holds a
[Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0055]
FDMS is available 24 hours each day, Class AM CDL from Maryland. His
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption 365 days each year. If you want driving record for the last 3 years shows
Applications; Vision acknowledgment that we received your no crashes and no convictions for
comments, please include a self- moving violations in a CMV.
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety addressed, stamped envelope or
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. postcard or print the acknowledgement Harold D. Albrecht
ACTION: Notice of applications for page that appears after submitting Mr. Albrecht, 60, has aphakia and a
exemptions; request for comments. comments on-line. retinal detachment in his left eye due to
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 a traumatic incident in 1990. The visual
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in
applications from 45 individuals for from the public to better inform its his left eye, 20/60. Following an
exemption from the vision requirement rulemaking process. DOT posts these examination in 2015, his optometrist
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments, without edit, including any stated, ‘‘I find Mr [sic] Albrecht’s vision
Regulations. They are unable to meet personal information the commenter sufficient to perform driving tasks
the vision requirement in one eye for provides, to www.regulations.gov, as required to operate a commercial
various reasons. The exemptions will described in the system of records vehicle.’’ Mr. Albrecht reported that he
enable these individuals to operate notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can has driven straight trucks for 38 years,
commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. accumulating 190,000 miles, and
interstate commerce without meeting FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years,
the prescribed vision requirement in Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier, accumulating 1,500 miles. He holds a
one eye. If granted, the exemptions Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, Class A CDL from Illinois. His driving
would enable these individuals to (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, record for the last 3 years shows no
qualify as drivers of commercial motor FMCSA, Department of Transportation, crashes and no convictions for moving
vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room violations in a CMV.
DATES: Comments must be received on W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. Joseph W. Bahr, Jr.
or before August 24, 2015. All Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 Mr. Bahr, 55, has had amblyopia in
comments will be investigated by p.m., Monday through Friday, except his right eye since childhood. The
FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued Federal holidays. If you have questions visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70,
the day after the comment period closes. regarding viewing or submitting and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments material to the docket, contact Docket examination in 2015, his optometrist
bearing the Federal Docket Management Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. stated, ‘‘I certify that based on my
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: medical opinion, Mr. Bahr has sufficient
2015–0055 using any of the following vision to perform the drivers tasks
methods: I. Background
required to operate a commercial
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, vehicle.’’ Mr. Bahr reported that he has
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the FMCSA may grant an exemption from driven straight trucks for 23 years,
on-line instructions for submitting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety accumulating 874,000 miles. He holds a
comments. Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds Class B CDL from New Jersey. His
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a
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driving record for the last 3 years shows
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 level of safety that is equivalent to or no crashes and no convictions for
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building greater than the level that would be moving violations in a CMV.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, achieved absent such exemption.’’
Washington, DC 20590–0001. FMCSA can renew exemptions at the Jerry A. Bordelon
• Hand Delivery: West Building end of each 2-year period. The 45 Mr. Bordelon, 53, has had traumatic
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 individuals listed in this notice have glaucoma with ocular hypertension in
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, each requested such an exemption from his right eye since 1981. The visual
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday the vision requirement in 49 CFR acuity in his right eye is counting
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| Contact | Mr. Mike Huntley, Vehicle and Roadside Operations Division, Office of Carrier, Driver, and Vehicle Safety, MC- PSV, (202) 366-4325, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. | |
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