80 FR 44188 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
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)
| Page Range | 44188-44193 | |
| FR Document | 2015-18161 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 142 (Friday, July 24, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 44188-44193] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-18161] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0055] 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 45 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 August 24, 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-2015-0055 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. 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 45 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 Charles R. Airey Mr. Airey, 56, has had retinal disease in his right eye since 1988. 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, ``I feel that Mr. Airey has sufficient vision in his Left eye to safely operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Airey reported that he has driven straight trucks for seven years, accumulating 87,500 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Maryland. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Harold D. Albrecht Mr. Albrecht, 60, has aphakia and a retinal detachment in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1990. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, 20/60. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I find Mr [sic] Albrecht's vision sufficient to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Albrecht reported that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating 190,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 1,500 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. Joseph W. Bahr, Jr. Mr. Bahr, 55, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left eye, 20/ 20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I certify that based on my medical opinion, Mr. Bahr has sufficient vision to perform the drivers tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bahr reported that he has driven straight trucks for 23 years, accumulating 874,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from New Jersey. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jerry A. Bordelon Mr. Bordelon, 53, has had traumatic glaucoma with ocular hypertension in his right eye since 1981. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting [[Page 44189]] fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Because this patient's monocular status is long-standing and he reports a safe, uneventful driving history, I can recommend that he drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bordelon reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 3.72 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Louisiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Stephen C. Brueggemann Mr. Brueggemann, 55, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, I believe Stephen Brueggemann has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Brueggemann reported that he has driven straight trucks for 37 years, accumulating 259,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for 36 years, accumulating 360,000 miles. He holds a Class DMA CDL from Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Dale E. Bunke Mr. Bunke, 26, 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 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion Mr. Bunke has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bunke reported that he has driven straight trucks for two years, accumulating 120,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for one year, accumulating 3,000 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. James E. Byrnes Mr. Byrnes, 28, 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, ``I feel he is very safe to continue driving due to longstanding nature of refractive amblyopia and excellent vision in his left eye. I feel he is more than capable of driving a commercial vehicle as he has in the past.'' Mr. Byrnes reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for two years, accumulating 203,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Larry O. Cheek Mr. Cheek, 65, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1986. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 15, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Cheek is competent, visually to operate commercial vehicles.'' Mr. Cheek reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 11 years, accumulating 792,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Louise D. Curtis Ms. Curtis, 65, has had retinal scarring in her left eye since 1995. The visual acuity in her right eye is 20/20, and in her left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2015, her optometrist stated, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Curtis has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Ms. Curtis reported that he has driven straight trucks for nine years, accumulating 45,000 miles. She holds a Class AB CDL from Florida. Her driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Marvin P. Cusey Mr. Cusey, 71, has had macular degeneration in his right eye since 2010. 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, ``In my medical opinion, I feel that Marvin Cusey does have sufficient vision to safely perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Cusey reported that he has driven tractor- trailer combinations for 50 years, accumulating 4.25 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Bradford W. Davis Mr. Davis, 64, has had retinal scarring in his right eye since 1980. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is my opinion that he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Davis reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for one year, accumulating 50,000 miles, and buses for 35 years, accumulating 262,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Kansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Roy H. Degner Mr. Degner, 46, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic incident in 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, ``In my medical opinion, his vision should allow him to perform the tasks required in operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Degner reported that he has driven straight trucks for six years, accumulating 30,000 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. Chris DeJong Mr. DeJong, 56, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. DeJong has been driving with a CDL, accident free for 17 years I feel his vision is sufficient to continue operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. DeJong reported that he has driven straight trucks for 17 years, accumulating 255,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for one year, accumulating 10,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Mexico. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jonathan G. Estabrook Mr. Estabrook, 72, 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/ 60. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr. Estabrook has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Estabrook reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 36 years, accumulating 2.81 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Massachusetts. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. [[Page 44190]] Robert J. Falanga Mr. Falanga, 45, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth due to a cataract. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``At this time, it is in my opinion that Mr. Falanga has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks that are required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Falanga reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 19 years, accumulating 988,000 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. Elhadji M. Faye Mr. Faye, 40, 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 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Faye has sufficient vision to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Faye reported that he has driven straight trucks for 22 years, accumulating 52,800 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Donald A. Hall Mr. Hall, 53, has aphakia, retinal damage, and complete loss of vision in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1977. The visual acuity in his right eye is hand motion, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Due to his good peripheral vision and well developed monocular depth perception, he is visually fit to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hall reported that he has driven straight trucks for three years, accumulating 135,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Willard D. Hall Mr. Hall, 48, 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/ 300. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``He adjusted to this problem in childhood and is visually capable of driving any vehicle, in my opinion, and should be allowed a Class A license.'' Mr. Hall reported that he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 210,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Refugio Haro Mr. Haro, 56, has had refractive 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 ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion and he experience with commercial driving, I feel that he sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle as long as he is wearing his correction and the vehicle he is driving has both side mirrors.'' Mr. Haro reported that he has driven straight trucks for 19 years, accumulating 361,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Kevin L. Harrison Mr. Harrison, 48, has had complete loss of vision in his right eye since 1999 due to ocular sarcadosis. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my professional opinion Mr. Kevin Harrison is able to continue driving as . . . commercial driver as he has been doing for the past 18 years. He is able to drive with his left eye, as long as he has correction.'' Mr. Harrison reported that he has driven straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating 140,400 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. Timothy N. Hollenbeck Mr. Hollenbeck, 39, has a central retinal scar in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Hollenbeck has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hollenbeck reported that he has driven straight trucks for 24 years, accumulating 240,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 15,000 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. Elmer G. Isenhart, Jr. Mr. Isenhart, 55, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Given the long-standing congenital nature of Mr. Isenhart's amblyopia, I believe that he has sufficient vision, adaptation to and knowledge of his visual impairment to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Isenhart reported that he has driven straight trucks for 36 years, accumulating 10.89 million miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Abdullah T. Khalil Mr. Khalil, 64, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/600. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Left Eye: Amblyopia . . . Please note patient is safe to drive a commercial vehicle according to your guidelines.'' Mr. Khalil reported that he has driven straight trucks for three years, accumulating 360,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for three years, accumulating 450,000 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. Don J. Labrum Mr. Labrum, 51, has had complete loss of vision in his left eye since 1988 due to a traumatic optic nerve atrophy. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``The vision and optic nerve atrophy are stable. I am confident that Mr. Labrum is capable of reliably and safely operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Labrum reported that he has driven straight trucks for 21 years, accumulating 436,800 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. Scott E. Landegent Mr. Landegent, 50, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Scott's vision is more than sufficient to perform the tasks related to commercial vehicle operation.'' Mr. Landegent reported that [[Page 44191]] he has driven straight trucks for six years, accumulating 240,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from South Dakota. 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 a moving violation in a CMV. Steven D. Leonard Mr. Leonard, 43, 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/ 70. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Based off of the visual requirements necessary to obtain a commercial vehicle license, it is my opinion that Mr. Leonard be able to operate a commercial vehicle if a restriction is applied.'' Mr. Leonard reported that he has driven straight trucks for six years, accumulating 105,300 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. Bruce A. Lloyd Mr. Lloyd, 60, has had central vision loss in his left eye since 2011 due to macular degeneration. 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, ``Please give him every consideration in allowing him this medical waiver. Mr. Lloyd has had this condition since 2011 and he has sufficient vision to perform his job duties.'' Mr. Lloyd reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 525,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 180,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Massachusetts. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Duane S. Lozinski Mr. Lozinski, 44, has had a retinal vein occlusion resulting in superior and temporal left quadronaopsia visual field defect in his left eye since 1997. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my professional opinion patient is able to operate a commercial vehicle with his current visual acuity and field of vision.'' Mr. Lozinski reported that he has driven straight trucks for two years, accumulating 4,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years, accumulating 140,000 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. Rob A. Matthews, Jr. Mr. Matthews, 69, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1989. 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, ``Over the past 25 years Mr. Matthews seems to have adapted well to moncularity. For this reason, if the Federal Government has no binocularity requirements that would preclude a monocular applicant from holding a commercial driver's license, I see no reason that Mr. Matthews should not qualify for such.'' Mr. Matthews reported that he has driven straight trucks for 50 years, accumulating 250,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from South Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Keith W. McNabb Mr. McNabb, 25, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I feel that his vision is stable. Please allow him his visual exemption as I believe he is as safe as any other commercial truck driver on the highway.'' Mr. McNabb reported that he has driven straight trucks for five years, accumulating 5,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for three years, accumulating 15,000 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. Ronald W. Neujahr Mr. Neujahr, 68, has had ocular nerve damage in his right eye since birth. 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, Mr. Neujahr has sufficient vision to perform all driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Neujahr reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 135,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Kansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Frank L. Novich Jr. Mr. Novich, 43, has optic atrophy in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion, I feel this patient has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Novich reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 200,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for eight years, accumulating 240,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Russell Nutter Mr. Nutter, 44, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1992. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Based on my exam today, he should have sufficient vision to be able to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Nutter reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for four years, accumulating 360,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL 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 no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Lonnie D. Prejean Mr. Prejean, 57, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left eye, 20/ 50. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my professional opinion, Lonnie Prejean has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Prejean reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 1.92 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Robert C. Reid Mr. Reid, 46, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Robert Reid has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Reid reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 720,000 miles. He holds a Class DA CDL from Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years [[Page 44192]] shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Thomas E. Riley Mr. Riley, 53, has had macular edema, central retinal vein occlusion, rubeosis iridis, ocular hypertension, Coat's disease, and pseudophakia in his right eye since 2010. The visual acuity in his right eye is light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``This is important since he is stable enough and has adequate visual function to qualify for a commercial driver's license.'' Mr. Riley reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 1.27 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 24 years, accumulating 1.87 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Danilo A. Rivera Mr. Rivera, 34, has had a chorioretinal scar in his left eye since birth. 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, ``This patient is able to operate a commercial vehicle based on current visual acuity.'' Mr. Rivera reported that he has driven straight trucks for two years, accumulating 80,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for five years, accumulating 600,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maryland. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Steven L. Roberts Mr. Roberts, 50, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 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, ``Based on my findings of eye examination January 15, 2015, Mr. Steven Roberts displayed sufficient visual ability to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Roberts reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 117,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Arkansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. John B. Stiltner Mr. Stiltner, 33, has had large optic nerve coloboma in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my professional opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Stiltner reported that he has driven straight trucks for five years, accumulating 250,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for five years, accumulating 325,000 miles. He holds a Class DA CDL from Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. James M. Stroupe Mr. Stroupe, 60, 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, ``After successfully operating a commercial vehicle for three plus decades and without any significant change in his visual or eye health status, I feel confident in recommending that he be allowed to continue his same occupation of driving a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Stroupe reported that he has driven straight trucks for 41 years, accumulating 5.13 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 12 years, accumulating 1.5 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Virginia. 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 15 mph. Steven W. Stull Mr. Stull, 60, has had a prosthetic right eye since 2002. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion he has the vision abilities to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Stull reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 12 years, accumulating 300,000 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. Dale R. Sweigart Mr. Sweigart, 46, has corneal scarring in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Upon examining his cornea, I found he has significant scarring. This is the reason for this reduced acuity . . . He has been driving commercially for 20 years with no problems.'' Mr. Sweigart reported that he has driven straight trucks for seven years, accumulating 490,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years, accumulating 845,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he failed to obey a traffic control device. Rick R. Warner Mr. Warner, 53, has no light perception in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 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, ``I believe that Mr. Warner should have sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle even though he has only one functional eye.'' Mr. Warner reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 350,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, accumulating 350,000 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. Theodore White Mr. White, 50, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 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 ophthalmologist stated, ``In my professional opinion, Mr. White has vision sufficient to drive a commercial vehicle without restriction.'' Mr. White reported that he has driven straight trucks for 28.5 years, accumulating 30,800 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Larry L. Yow Mr. Yow, 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 ophthalmologist stated, ``As his vision has not been precluding operation of a commercial motor vehicle, I do not expect if [sic] should cause any problems at this time.'' Mr. Yow reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 1.35 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. [[Page 44193]] 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-2015-0055 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-2015-0055 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: July 17, 2015. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2015-18161 Filed 7-23-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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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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shows no crashes and no convictions for 20/20. Following an examination in 490,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
moving violations in a CMV. 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my combinations for 13 years, accumulating
professional opinion, he has sufficient 845,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
Thomas E. Riley
vision to perform the driving tasks from Pennsylvania. His driving record
Mr. Riley, 53, has had macular edema, required to operate a commercial for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
central retinal vein occlusion, rubeosis vehicle.’’ Mr. Stiltner reported that he one conviction for a moving violation in
iridis, ocular hypertension, Coat’s has driven straight trucks for five years, a CMV; he failed to obey a traffic control
disease, and pseudophakia in his right accumulating 250,000 miles, and device.
eye since 2010. The visual acuity in his tractor-trailer combinations for five
right eye is light perception, and in his years, accumulating 325,000 miles. He Rick R. Warner
left eye, 20/20. Following an holds a Class DA CDL from Kentucky. Mr. Warner, 53, has no light
examination in 2015, his His driving record for the last 3 years perception in his left eye due to a
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘This is shows no crashes and no convictions for traumatic incident in childhood. The
important since he is stable enough and moving violations in a CMV. visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
has adequate visual function to qualify and in his left eye, no light perception.
James M. Stroupe
for a commercial driver’s license.’’ Mr. Following an examination in 2015, his
Riley reported that he has driven Mr. Stroupe, 60, has had amblyopia in optometrist stated, ‘‘I believe that Mr.
straight trucks for 35 years, his left eye since childhood. The visual Warner should have sufficient vision to
accumulating 1.27 million miles, and acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in operate a commercial vehicle even
tractor-trailer combinations for 24 years, his left eye, 20/50. Following an though he has only one functional eye.’’
accumulating 1.87 million miles. He examination in 2015, his optometrist Mr. Warner reported that he has driven
holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey. stated, ‘‘After successfully operating a straight trucks for 35 years,
His driving record for the last 3 years commercial vehicle for three plus
accumulating 350,000 miles, and
shows no crashes and no convictions for decades and without any significant
tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years,
moving violations in a CMV. change in his visual or eye health status,
accumulating 350,000 miles. He holds a
I feel confident in recommending that
Danilo A. Rivera Class CA CDL from Michigan. His
he be allowed to continue his same
driving record for the last 3 years shows
Mr. Rivera, 34, has had a chorioretinal occupation of driving a commercial
no crashes and no convictions for
scar in his left eye since birth. The vehicle.’’ Mr. Stroupe reported that he
moving violations in a CMV.
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, has driven straight trucks for 41 years,
and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an accumulating 5.13 million miles, and Theodore White
examination in 2014, his tractor-trailer combinations for 12 years,
Mr. White, 50, has complete loss of
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘This patient is accumulating 1.5 million miles. He
vision in his left eye due to a traumatic
able to operate a commercial vehicle holds a Class A CDL from Virginia. His
incident in childhood. The visual acuity
based on current visual acuity.’’ Mr. driving record for the last 3 years shows
in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
Rivera reported that he has driven no crashes and one conviction for a
eye, no light perception. Following an
straight trucks for two years, moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded
examination in 2015, his
accumulating 80,000 miles, and tractor- the speed limit by 15 mph.
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my
trailer combinations for five years,
Steven W. Stull professional opinion, Mr. White has
accumulating 600,000 miles. He holds a
Mr. Stull, 60, has had a prosthetic vision sufficient to drive a commercial
Class A CDL from Maryland. His driving
right eye since 2002. The visual acuity vehicle without restriction.’’ Mr. White
record for the last 3 years shows no
in his right eye is no light perception, reported that he has driven straight
crashes and no convictions for moving
and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an trucks for 28.5 years, accumulating
violations in a CMV.
examination in 2015, his optometrist 30,800 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL
Steven L. Roberts stated, ‘‘In my opinion he has the vision from Pennsylvania. His driving record
Mr. Roberts, 50, has complete loss of abilities to operate a commercial for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
vision in his left eye due to a traumatic vehicle.’’ Mr. Stull reported that he has no convictions for moving violations in
incident in childhood. The visual acuity driven tractor-trailer combinations for a CMV.
in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left 12 years, accumulating 300,000 miles. Larry L. Yow
eye, no light perception. Following an He holds a Class AM CDL from Illinois.
examination in 2015, his optometrist His driving record for the last 3 years Mr. Yow, 59, has had amblyopia in
stated, ‘‘Based on my findings of eye shows no crashes and no convictions for his right eye since childhood. The
examination January 15, 2015, Mr. moving violations in a CMV. visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60,
Steven Roberts displayed sufficient and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
Dale R. Sweigart examination in 2015, his
visual ability to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Roberts reported that he Mr. Sweigart, 46, has corneal scarring ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘As his vision
has driven straight trucks for 15 years, in his right eye due to a traumatic has not been precluding operation of a
accumulating 117,000 miles. He holds incident in childhood. The visual acuity commercial motor vehicle, I do not
an operator’s license from Arkansas. His in his right eye is counting fingers, and expect if [sic] should cause any
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an problems at this time.’’ Mr. Yow
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driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for examination in 2015, his optometrist reported that he has driven tractor-
moving violations in a CMV. stated, ‘‘Upon examining his cornea, I trailer combinations for 15 years,
found he has significant scarring. This accumulating 1.35 million miles. He
John B. Stiltner is the reason for this reduced acuity . . . holds a Class A CDL from North
Mr. Stiltner, 33, has had large optic He has been driving commercially for 20 Carolina. His driving record for the last
nerve coloboma in his right eye since years with no problems.’’ Mr. Sweigart 3 years shows no crashes and no
birth. The visual acuity in his right eye reported that he has driven straight convictions for moving violations in a
is counting fingers, and in his left eye, trucks for seven years, accumulating CMV.
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III. Public Participation and Request for Issued on: July 17, 2015. Applicant states that PTS is a limited
Comments Larry W. Minor, liability corporation established under
Associate Administrator for Policy. the laws of Tennessee. According to
FMCSA encourages you to participate [FR Doc. 2015–18161 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am] Applicant, PTS holds authority from the
by submitting comments and related Federal Motor Carrier Safety
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
materials. Administration (FMCSA) as a motor
carrier of passengers in Docket No. MC–
Submitting Comments
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 689407. Applicant explains that PTS’s
If you submit a comment, please current shareholders are Kent Wood and
include the docket number for this Surface Transportation Board Alan Sielbeck, individuals residing in
notice, indicate the specific section of Tennessee. USPT, according to
[Docket No. MCF 21064]
this document to which each comment Applicant, is a Florida corporation that
applies, and provide a reason for each Prisoner Transportation Services, holds authority from the FMCSA as a
LLC—Control—Pts of America, LLC motor carrier of passengers in Docket
suggestion or recommendation. You
d/b/a Pts and Brevard Extraditions, Inc. No. MC–643115. Applicant states that
may submit your comments and
d/b/a U.S. Prisoner Transport Robert Downs owns 80 percent of
material online or by fax, mail, or hand USPT’s stock and Lisa Kyle owns 20
delivery, but please use only one of AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board, percent. Applicant states that both of
these means. FMCSA recommends that Department of Transportation. these individuals are Florida residents.
you include your name and a mailing ACTION: Notice tentatively approving Applicant states that PTS and USPT
address, an email address, or a phone and authorizing finance transaction. both perform a specialized type of
number in the body of your document interstate transportation of passengers
so the Agency can contact you if it has SUMMARY: On June 24, 2015, Prisoner by motor carrier. According to
questions regarding your submission. Transportation Services, LLC Applicant, each carrier has separate
(Applicant), a newly created contracts of carriage with state and local
To submit your comment online, go to
corporation, filed an application under prisons, correctional facilities, and
http://www.regulations.gov and put the
49 U.S.C. 14303 so that it can acquire sheriff’s departments for the for-hire
docket number FMCSA–2015–0055 in
common control of PTS of America, LLC transportation of incarcerated prisoners,
the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search. d/b/a PTS (PTS) and Brevard including convicts, parole jumpers, and
When the new screen appears, click on Extraditions, Inc. d/b/a U.S. Prisoner individuals under criminal indictment
‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your Transport (USPT). The Board is who have escaped to foreign
comment into the text box in the tentatively approving and authorizing jurisdictions. The services rendered by
following screen. Choose whether you the transaction, and, if no opposing these companies, Applicant states,
are submitting your comment as an comments are timely filed, this notice include recovery and extradition of
individual or on behalf of a third party will be the final Board action. Persons prisoners from jails and detention
and then submit. If you submit your wishing to oppose the application must facilities in one state and delivery to
comments by mail or hand delivery, follow the rules at 49 CFR 1182.5 and points of incarceration in interstate
submit them in an unbound format, no 1182.8. commerce under guard. Applicant states
larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for DATES: Comments must be filed by that both motor carriers operate
copying and electronic filing. If you September 8, 2015. Applicant may file specially equipped van and bus
submit comments by mail and would a reply by September 22, 2015. If no equipment suitable for the
like to know that they reached the comments are filed by September 8, transportation of prisoners and in
facility, please enclose a stamped, self- 2015, this notice shall be effective on compliance with the Interstate
addressed postcard or envelope. September 9, 2015. Transportation of Dangerous Criminals
ADDRESSES: Send an original and 10
Act. Applicant adds that PTS currently
FMCSA will consider all comments operates 20 vehicles, including two 30-
and material received during the copies of any comments referring to
Docket No. MCF 21064 to: Surface passenger buses, six specifically
comment period and may change this designed transporters suitable for the
notice based on your comments. Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20423–0001. In transportation of as many as 20 inmates,
Viewing Comments and Documents addition, send one copy of comments to and 12 15-passenger vans. USPT,
according to Applicant, operates 12
Applicant’s representative: Henry E.
To view comments, as well as vehicles, including two transporters and
Seaton, Esq., Law Office of Seaton &
documents mentioned in this preamble 10 passenger vans.
Husk, L.P., 2240 Gallows Road, Vienna, Applicant explains that the proposed
as being available in the docket, go to VA 22182.
http://www.regulations.gov and insert transaction would be structured as an
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: acquisition of common control of two
the docket number FMCSA–2015–0055 Matthew Bornstein (202) 245–0385.
in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click carriers through contribution of the
Federal Information Relay Service outstanding stock of both carriers to a
‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket (FIRS) for the hearing impaired: 1–800– holding company, Prisoner
Folder’’ button and choose the 877–8339. Transportation Services, LLC, for
document listed to review. If you do not SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Applicant, common control and management.
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have access to the Internet, you may a non-carrier, states that it is a newly Applicant seeks to acquire 100 percent
view the docket online by visiting the created limited liability company under of PTS through acquisition of the stock
Docket Management Facility in Room the laws of Tennessee. Applicant states of Mr. Wood and Mr. Sielbeck, and 100
W12–140 on the ground floor of the that it has been established as a holding percent of USPT through acquisition of
DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey company for the purpose of acquiring the stock of Mr. Downs and Ms. Kyle.
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, the corporate stock of PTS and USPT, As a result, Applicant states, both PTS
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday both engaged in for-hire transportation and USPT would become wholly
through Friday, except Federal holidays. of incarcerated prisoners. operating subsidiaries of the holding
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before August 24, 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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