80_FR_51079 80 FR 50917 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

80 FR 50917 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 162 (August 21, 2015)

Page Range50917-50918
FR Document2015-20691

FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 20 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 162 (Friday, August 21, 2015)
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 162 (Friday, August 21, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50917-50918]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-20691]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2001-9561; FMCSA-2005-21254; FMCSA-
2011-0024; FMCSA-2011-0092; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0141; FMCSA-
2013-0025; FMCSA-2013-0026; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-
2013-0030]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the 
vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 
20 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals 
from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not 
compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these 
exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to 
or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions 
for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

DATES: This decision is effective September 6, 2015. Comments must be 
received on or before September 21, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. [Docket No. FMCSA-2008-
0231; FMCSA-2001-9561; FMCSA-2005-21254; FMCSA-2011-0024; FMCSA-2011-
0092; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0141; FMCSA-2013-0025; FMCSA-2013-
0026; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030], using any of 
the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room 
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the 
docket number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments 
received without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act 
heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140 
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. The Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is 
available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want 
acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement 
page that appears after submitting comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits 
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT 
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information 
the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the 
system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 
www.dot.gov/privacy.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles A. Horan, III, Director, 
Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, 202-366-4001, 
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office 
hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption 
from the vision requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to 
drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a two-year period if it 
finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is 
equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved absent 
such exemption.'' The procedures for requesting an exemption (including 
renewals) are set out in 49 CFR part 381.

II. Exemption Decision

    This notice addresses 20 individuals who have requested renewal of 
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has 
evaluated these 20 applications for renewal on their merits and decided 
to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are:
    Rickie L. Boone (NC), Juan R. Cano (TX), Daniel G. Cohen (VT), 
Kenneth D. Daniels (PA), Donnie H. Eagle (WV), Saul E. Fierro (AZ), 
Robert Fox (NY), Steven G. Garrett (CA), Eric M. Grayson (KY), Michael 
A. Kelly (TX), Michael G. McGee (CA), Dionicio Mendoza (TX), Brian P. 
Millard (SC), James A. Parker (PA), Nathan Pettis (FL), Louis A. 
Requena (NY), Thomas L. Swatley (TN), Lee T. Taylor (FL), Michael J. 
Thane (OH), Paul B. Williams (NY).
    The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions: 
(1) That each individual has a physical examination every year (a) by 
an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the 
better eye continues to meet the requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), 
and (b) by a medical examiner who attests that the individual is 
otherwise physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each 
individual provides a copy of the ophthalmologist's or optometrist's 
report to the medical examiner at the time of the annual medical 
examination; and (3) that each individual provide a copy of the annual 
medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver's 
qualification file and retains a copy of the certification on his/her 
person while driving for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, 
State, or local enforcement official. Each exemption will be valid for 
two years unless rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be 
rescinded if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and 
conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower 
level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3) 
continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals 
and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315.

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III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no 
longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon 
application for additional two year periods. In accordance with 49 
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each of the 20 applicants has satisfied the 
entry conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision 
requirements (66 FR 30502; 66 FR 41654; 68 FR 44837; 70 FR 30999; 70 FR 
41811; 70 FR 46567; 72 FR 40359; 72 FR 40362; 73 FR 46973; 73 FR 54888; 
74 FR 34074; 74 FR 34395; 76 FR 17481; 76 FR 25766; 76 FR 28125; 76 FR 
29026; 76 FR 37169; 76 FR 37885; 76 FR 40445; 76 FR 44652; 76 FR 44653; 
76 FR 50318; 76 FR 53710; 78 FR 20376; 78 FR 22598; 78 FR 24300; 78 FR 
24798; 78 FR 30954; 78 FR 34141; 78 FR 34143; 78 FR 37270; 78 FR 37274; 
78 FR 41975; 78 FR 46407; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 56986; 78 FR 56993; 79 FR 
4531). Each of these 20 applicants has requested renewal of the 
exemption and has submitted evidence showing that the vision in the 
better eye continues to meet the requirement specified at 49 CFR 
391.41(b)(10) and that the vision impairment is stable. In addition, a 
review of each record of safety while driving with the respective 
vision deficiencies over the past two years indicates each applicant 
continues to meet the vision exemption requirements.
    These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each 
driver's ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. 
Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each 
renewal applicant for a period of two years is likely to achieve a 
level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption.

IV. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and 
related materials.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
notice (FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2001-9561; FMCSA-2005-21254; FMCSA-2011-
0024; FMCSA-2011-0092; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0141; FMCSA-2013-
0025; FMCSA-2013-0026; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-
0030), 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-2008-0231; FMCSA-2001-9561; FMCSA-2005-
21254; FMCSA-2011-0024; FMCSA-2011-0092; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-
0141; FMCSA-2013-0025; FMCSA-2013-0026; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-
0029; FMCSA-2013-0030'' 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 any documents mentioned in this 
preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number, 
``FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2001-9561; FMCSA-2005-21254; FMCSA-2011-0024; 
FMCSA-2011-0092; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0141; FMCSA-2013-0025; 
FMCSA-2013-0026; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030'' in 
the ``Keyword'' box and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket 
Folder'' button choose the document listed to review. If you do not 
have access to the Internet, you may view the docket online by visiting 
the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of 
the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 
20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.

    Issued on: August 3, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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                                               Folder’’ button choose the document                       • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                 the vision requirements in 49 CFR
                                               listed to review. If you do not have                    http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers
                                               access to the Internet, you may view the                on-line instructions for submitting                   of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a
                                               docket online by visiting the Docket                    comments.                                             two-year period if it finds ‘‘such
                                               Management Facility in Room W12–140                       • Mail: Docket Management Facility;                 exemption would likely achieve a level
                                               on the ground floor of the DOT West                     U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200               of safety that is equivalent to or greater
                                               Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                   New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building                  than the level that would be achieved
                                               Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.                    Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                           absent such exemption.’’ The
                                               and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,                Washington, DC 20590–0001.                            procedures for requesting an exemption
                                               except Federal holidays.                                  • Hand Delivery or Courier: West                    (including renewals) are set out in 49
                                                 Issued on: August 3, 2015.                            Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                  CFR part 381.
                                               Larry W. Minor,                                         1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                                                                       Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5                  II. Exemption Decision
                                               Associate Administrator for Policy.
                                                                                                       p.m., Monday through Friday, except                      This notice addresses 20 individuals
                                               [FR Doc. 2015–20682 Filed 8–20–15; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                       Federal Holidays.                                     who have requested renewal of their
                                               BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
                                                                                                         • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
                                                                                                                                                             exemptions in accordance with FMCSA
                                                                                                          Instructions: Each submission must
                                                                                                                                                             procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these
                                               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            include the Agency name and the
                                                                                                                                                             20 applications for renewal on their
                                                                                                       docket number for this notice. Note that
                                                                                                                                                             merits and decided to extend each
                                               Federal Motor Carrier Safety                            DOT posts all comments received
                                                                                                                                                             exemption for a renewable two-year
                                               Administration                                          without change to http://
                                                                                                                                                             period. They are:
                                                                                                       www.regulations.gov, including any
                                               [Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0231; FMCSA–                     personal information included in a                       Rickie L. Boone (NC), Juan R. Cano
                                               2001–9561; FMCSA–2005–21254; FMCSA–                                                                           (TX), Daniel G. Cohen (VT), Kenneth D.
                                               2011–0024; FMCSA–2011–0092; FMCSA–                      comment. Please see the Privacy Act
                                               2011–0140; FMCSA–2011–0141; FMCSA–                      heading below.                                        Daniels (PA), Donnie H. Eagle (WV),
                                               2013–0025; FMCSA–2013–0026; FMCSA–                         Docket: For access to the docket to                Saul E. Fierro (AZ), Robert Fox (NY),
                                               2013–0027; FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA–                      read background documents or                          Steven G. Garrett (CA), Eric M. Grayson
                                               2013–0030]                                              comments, go to http://                               (KY), Michael A. Kelly (TX), Michael G.
                                                                                                       www.regulations.gov at any time or                    McGee (CA), Dionicio Mendoza (TX),
                                               Qualification of Drivers; Exemption                     Room W12–140 on the ground level of                   Brian P. Millard (SC), James A. Parker
                                               Applications; Vision                                    the West Building, 1200 New Jersey                    (PA), Nathan Pettis (FL), Louis A.
                                               AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety                    Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9                 Requena (NY), Thomas L. Swatley (TN),
                                               Administration (FMCSA), DOT.                            a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through                       Lee T. Taylor (FL), Michael J. Thane
                                               ACTION: Notice of renewal of                            Friday, except Federal holidays. The                  (OH), Paul B. Williams (NY).
                                               exemptions; request for comments.                       Federal Docket Management System                         The exemptions are extended subject
                                                                                                       (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day,                to the following conditions: (1) That
                                               SUMMARY:   FMCSA announces its                          365 days each year. If you want                       each individual has a physical
                                               decision to renew the exemptions from                   acknowledgment that we received your                  examination every year (a) by an
                                               the vision requirement in the Federal                   comments, please include a self-                      ophthalmologist or optometrist who
                                               Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 20                 addressed, stamped envelope or                        attests that the vision in the better eye
                                               individuals. FMCSA has statutory                        postcard or print the acknowledgement                 continues to meet the requirements in
                                               authority to exempt individuals from                    page that appears after submitting                    49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a
                                               the vision requirement if the                           comments on-line.                                     medical examiner who attests that the
                                               exemptions granted will not                                Privacy Act: In accordance with 5                  individual is otherwise physically
                                               compromise safety. The Agency has                       U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments                  qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that
                                               concluded that granting these                           from the public to better inform its                  each individual provides a copy of the
                                               exemption renewals will provide a level                 rulemaking process. DOT posts these                   ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s
                                               of safety that is equivalent to or greater              comments, without edit, including any                 report to the medical examiner at the
                                               than the level of safety maintained                     personal information the commenter                    time of the annual medical examination;
                                               without the exemptions for these                        provides, to www.regulations.gov, as                  and (3) that each individual provide a
                                               commercial motor vehicle (CMV)                          described in the system of records                    copy of the annual medical certification
                                               drivers.                                                notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can                   to the employer for retention in the
                                               DATES: This decision is effective                       be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.                   driver’s qualification file and retains a
                                               September 6, 2015. Comments must be                     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      copy of the certification on his/her
                                               received on or before September 21,                     Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier,             person while driving for presentation to
                                               2015.                                                   Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards,                  a duly authorized Federal, State, or local
                                               ADDRESSES: You may submit comments                      202–366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov,                   enforcement official. Each exemption
                                               bearing the Federal Docket Management                   FMCSA, Department of Transportation,                  will be valid for two years unless
                                               System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No.                       1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room                      rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The
                                               [Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0231;                            W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.                   exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The
                                               FMCSA–2001–9561; FMCSA–2005–                            Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.             person fails to comply with the terms
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                                               21254; FMCSA–2011–0024; FMCSA–                          Monday through Friday, except Federal                 and conditions of the exemption; (2) the
                                               2011–0092; FMCSA–2011–0140;                             holidays.                                             exemption has resulted in a lower level
                                               FMCSA–2011–0141; FMCSA–2013–                            SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            of safety than was maintained before it
                                               0025; FMCSA–2013–0026; FMCSA–                                                                                 was granted; or (3) continuation of the
                                               2013–0027; FMCSA–2013–0029;                             I. Background                                         exemption would not be consistent with
                                               FMCSA–2013–0030], using any of the                       Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,                  the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
                                               following methods:                                      FMCSA may renew an exemption from                     31136(e) and 31315.


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                                               III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions                      delivery, but please use only one of                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                 Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an                       these means. FMCSA recommends that
                                                                                                       you include your name and a mailing                   Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                               exemption may be granted for no longer
                                                                                                       address, an email address, or a phone                 Administration
                                               than two years from its approval date
                                               and may be renewed upon application                     number in the body of your document                   [Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0355; FMCSA–
                                               for additional two year periods. In                     so the Agency can contact you if it has               2010–0203; FMCSA–2011–0389; FMCSA–
                                               accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and                  questions regarding your submission.                  2012–0050; FMCSA–2012–0094; FMCSA–
                                               31315, each of the 20 applicants has                       To submit your comment online, go to               2012–0294; FMCSA–2013–0106]
                                               satisfied the entry conditions for                      http://www.regulations.gov and put the
                                                                                                                                                             Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
                                               obtaining an exemption from the vision                  docket number, ‘‘FMCSA–2008–0231;
                                                                                                                                                             Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure
                                               requirements (66 FR 30502; 66 FR                        FMCSA–2001–9561; FMCSA–2005–
                                                                                                                                                             Disorders
                                               41654; 68 FR 44837; 70 FR 30999; 70 FR                  21254; FMCSA–2011–0024; FMCSA–
                                               41811; 70 FR 46567; 72 FR 40359; 72 FR                  2011–0092; FMCSA–2011–0140;                           AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                               40362; 73 FR 46973; 73 FR 54888; 74 FR                  FMCSA–2011–0141; FMCSA–2013–                          Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
                                               34074; 74 FR 34395; 76 FR 17481; 76 FR                  0025; FMCSA–2013–0026; FMCSA–                         ACTION: Notice of renewal of
                                               25766; 76 FR 28125; 76 FR 29026; 76 FR                  2013–0027; FMCSA–2013–0029;                           exemptions; request for comments.
                                               37169; 76 FR 37885; 76 FR 40445; 76 FR                  FMCSA–2013–0030’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’
                                               44652; 76 FR 44653; 76 FR 50318; 76 FR                  box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ When the new               SUMMARY:   FMCSA announces its
                                               53710; 78 FR 20376; 78 FR 22598; 78 FR                  screen appears, click on ‘‘Comment                    decision to renew the exemptions from
                                               24300; 78 FR 24798; 78 FR 30954; 78 FR                  Now!’’ button and type your comment                   the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
                                               34141; 78 FR 34143; 78 FR 37270; 78 FR                  into the text box in the following screen.            requirement in the Federal Motor
                                               37274; 78 FR 41975; 78 FR 46407; 78 FR                  Choose whether you are submitting your                Carrier Safety Regulations for 29
                                               52602; 78 FR 56986; 78 FR 56993; 79 FR                  comment as an individual or on behalf                 individuals. FMCSA has statutory
                                               4531). Each of these 20 applicants has                  of a third party and then submit. If you              authority to exempt individuals from
                                               requested renewal of the exemption and                  submit your comments by mail or hand                  the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
                                               has submitted evidence showing that                     delivery, submit them in an unbound                   requirement if the exemptions granted
                                               the vision in the better eye continues to               format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches,             will not compromise safety. The Agency
                                               meet the requirement specified at 49                    suitable for copying and electronic                   has concluded that granting these
                                               CFR 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision                   filing. If you submit comments by mail                exemption renewals will provide a level
                                               impairment is stable. In addition, a                    and would like to know that they                      of safety that is equivalent to or greater
                                               review of each record of safety while                   reached the facility, please enclose a                than the level of safety maintained
                                               driving with the respective vision                      stamped, self-addressed postcard or                   without the exemptions for these
                                               deficiencies over the past two years                    envelope. FMCSA will consider all                     commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
                                               indicates each applicant continues to                   comments and material received during                 drivers.
                                               meet the vision exemption                               the comment period and may change                     DATES: This decision is effective July 12,
                                               requirements.                                           this notice based on your comments.                   2015. Comments must be received on or
                                                 These factors provide an adequate                     Viewing Comments and Documents                        before September 21, 2015.
                                               basis for predicting each driver’s ability                                                                    ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
                                               to continue to drive safely in interstate                  To view comments, as well as any                   bearing the Federal Docket Management
                                               commerce. Therefore, FMCSA                              documents mentioned in this preamble                  System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No.
                                               concludes that extending the exemption                  as being available in the docket, go to               [Docket No. [FMCSA–2008–0355;
                                               for each renewal applicant for a period                 http://www.regulations.gov and in the                 FMCSA–2010–0203; FMCSA–2011–
                                               of two years is likely to achieve a level               search box insert the docket number,                  0389; FMCSA–2012–0050; FMCSA–
                                               of safety equal to that existing without                ‘‘FMCSA–2008–0231; FMCSA–2001–                        2012–0094; FMCSA–2012–0294;
                                               the exemption.                                          9561; FMCSA–2005–21254; FMCSA–                        FMCSA–2013–0106], using any of the
                                               IV. Public Participation and Request for                2011–0024; FMCSA–2011–0092;                           following methods:
                                               Comments                                                FMCSA–2011–0140; FMCSA–2011–                            • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                                                                       0141; FMCSA–2013–0025; FMCSA–                         www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line
                                                 FMCSA encourages you to participate                   2013–0026; FMCSA–2013–0027;                           instructions for submitting comments.
                                               by submitting comments and related                      FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA–2013–                            • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
                                               materials.                                              0030’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click               U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
                                               Submitting Comments                                     ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket                 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
                                                                                                       Folder’’ button choose the document                   Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                                 If you submit a comment, please                       listed to review. If you do not have                  Washington, DC 20590–0001.
                                               include the docket number for this                      access to the Internet, you may view the                • Hand Delivery or Courier: West
                                               notice (FMCSA–2008–0231; FMCSA–                         docket online by visiting the Docket                  Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                               2001–9561; FMCSA–2005–21254;                            Management Facility in Room W12–140                   1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                               FMCSA–2011–0024; FMCSA–2011–                            on the ground floor of the DOT West                   Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
                                               0092; FMCSA–2011–0140; FMCSA–                           Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                               2011–0141; FMCSA–2013–0025;                             Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.                  Federal Holidays.
                                               FMCSA–2013–0026; FMCSA–2013–                            and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,                • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
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                                               0027; FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA–                           except Federal holidays.                                Instructions: Each submission must
                                               2013–0030), indicate the specific                                                                             include the Agency name and the
                                               section of this document to which each                    Issued on: August 3, 2015.                          docket number for this notice. Note that
                                               comment applies, and provide a reason                   Larry W. Minor,                                       DOT posts all comments received
                                               for each suggestion or recommendation.                  Associate Administrator for Policy.                   without change to http://
                                               You may submit your comments and                        [FR Doc. 2015–20691 Filed 8–20–15; 8:45 am]           www.regulations.gov, including any
                                               material online or by fax, mail, or hand                BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P                                personal information included in a


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CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.
DatesThis decision is effective September 6, 2015. Comments must be received on or before September 21, 2015.
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 50917 

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