80 FR 59225 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 190 (October 1, 2015)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 190 (October 1, 2015)
| Page Range | 59225-59227 | |
| FR Document | 2015-24933 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 190 (Thursday, October 1, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 59225-59227] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-24933] [[Page 59225]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA- 2001-9561; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-21254; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA- 2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-27333; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0054; FMCSA- 2009-0154; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0142; FMCSA-2011-0189; FMCSA- 2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0165] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 65 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: Each group of renewed exemptions are effective from the dates stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before November 2, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. [Docket No. FMCSA-1999- 5578; FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA-2001-9561; FMCSA-2003- 15892; FMCSA-2005-21254; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA- 2007-27333; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0054; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA- 2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0142; FMCSA-2011-0189; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA- 2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0165], 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: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3316). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, 202-366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may 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. Exemption Decision This notice addresses 65 individuals who have requested renewal of their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these 65 applications for renewal on their merits and decided to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. Each individual is identified according to the renewal date. 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. 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. The following group(s) of drivers will receive renewed exemptions effective in the month of October and are discussed below. As of October 3, 2015, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 21 individuals have satisfied the conditions for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (66 FR 30502; 66 FR 41654; 68 FR 44837; 70 FR 41811; 72 FR 12666; 72 FR 25831; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 40362; 72 FR 52419; 74 FR 34395; [[Page 59226]] 74 FR 34632; 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 48343; 76 FR 37169; 76 FR 44652; 76 FR 49528; 76 FR 49531; 76 FR 50318; 76 FR 53708; 76 FR 54530; 76 FR 61143; 78 FR 4531; 78 FR 24798; 78 FR 34143; 78 FR 41975; 78 FR 46407; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 56986; 78 FR 77782; 78 FR 78477; 79 FR 53708): Rocky B. Bentz (WI) Edwin L. Bupp (PA) Shaun E. Burnett (IA) Kevin W. Cannon (TX) Daryl Carpenter (MD) Thomas W. Crouch (IN) John A. Dilts (WI) Steven A. Garrity (MA) Mark E. Gessner (FL) Michael L. Grogg (VA) Dennis H. Heller (KS) Michael L. Martin (OH) Alex P. Makhanov (WA) Phillip P. Mazza (WI) John T. McWilliams (IA) Jason W. Rupp (PA) Kirby R. Sands (IA) Leonard J. Sheehan (WI) Robert N. Taylor (OR) Victor H. Vera (TX) John F. Zalar (NY) The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket Nos. FMCSA-2001-9561; FMCSA-2007-27333; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009- 0154; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0142; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013- 0029; FMCSA-2013-0030. Their exemptions are effective as of October 3, 2015 and will expire on October 3, 2017. As of October 23, 2015, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 9 individuals have satisfied the conditions for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (78 FR 47818; 78 FR 63307): Larry E. Blakely (GA) Britt A. Green (ND) Arlene S. Kent (NH) Willie L. Murphy (IN) Joseph J. Pudlik (IL) Daniel W. Schafer (PA) Robert L. Spencer (CT) Jeffrey R. Swett (SC) Aaron M. Vernon (OH) The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket Nos. FMCSA-2013-0165. Their exemptions are effective as of October 23, 2015 and will expire on October 23, 2017. As of October 24, 2015, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 20 individuals have satisfied the conditions for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (64 FR 27027; 64 FR 40404; 64 FR 51568; 64 FR 66962; 66 FR 30502; 66 FR 41654; 66 FR 48504; 67 FR 17102; 68 FR 44837; 68 FR 54775; 69 FR 51346; 70 FR 30999; 70 FR 41811; 70 FR 46567; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 50799; 70 FR 53412; 70 FR 61493; 71 FR 50970; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 40359; 72 FR 52419; 72 FR 52421; 72 FR 54971; 72 FR 62896; 73 FR 48269; 74 FR 11988; 74 FR 21427; 74 FR 34074; 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 43221; 74 FR 48343; 74 FR 49069; 76 FR 21796; 76 FR 54530; 76 FR 55467; 76 FR 62143; 78 FR 77782): Calvin D. Atwood (NM) Gregory W. Babington (MA) Andrew B. Clayton (TN) William P. Doolittle (MO) Steve E. Duran (NM) Richard L. Gagnebin (KS) Jonathan M. Gentry (TN) Vincent E. Hardin (AL) Benny D. Hatton, Jr. (NY) Robert W. Healey, Jr. (NJ) Nathaniel H. Herbert, Jr. (PA) Thomas W. Markham (MN) Kevin L. Moody (OH) Terry W. Moore (LA) Charles W. Mullenix (GA) Richard W. O'Neill (WA) Eligio M. Ramirez (TX) Garry L. Rogers (CO) Gary M. Wolff (IL) John C. Young (VA) The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket No. FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-2001-9561; FMCSA-2005- 21254; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0154. Their exemptions are effective as of October 24, 2015 and will expire on October 24, 2017. As of October 30, 2015, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 9 individuals have satisfied the conditions for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (64 FR 68195; 65 FR 20251; 67 FR 17102; 68 FR 52811; 68 FR 61860; 70 FR 61165; 71 FR 63379; 72 FR 1050; 74 FR 49069; 74 FR 53581; 76 FR 64171; 78 FR 68137): Tracy A. Ammons (NC) James D. Davis (OH) Edward J. Genovese (IN) Dewayne E. Harms (IL) David F. LeClerc (MN) Jesse L. Townsend (LA) Humberto A. Valles (TX) James A. Welch (NH) Michael E. Yount (ID) The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket No. FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2006-26066. Their exemptions are effective as of October 30, 2015 and will expire on October 30, 2017. As of October 31, 2015, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 6 individuals have satisfied the conditions for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (76 FR 55465; 76 FR 67246; 78 FR 77782): Darrell G. Anthony (TX) Stacey J. Buckingham (ID) James E. Knarr, Sr. (NY) Harold L. Pearsall (PA) Phillip M. Pridgen, Sr. (MD) Gerald D. Stidham (CO) The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0189. Their exemptions are effective as of October 31, 2015 and will expire on October 31, 2017. Each of these 65 applicants listed in the groups above 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. Request for Comments FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a particular driver's safety record and determine if the continuation of the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit comments by November 2, 2015. FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an exemption under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed, subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition announcing its decision to exempt these 65 individuals from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final decision to grant an exemption to each of these individuals was made on the merits of each case and made only after [[Page 59227]] careful consideration of the comments received to its notices of applications. The notices of applications stated in detail the qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each applicant for an exemption from the vision requirements. That information is available by consulting the above cited Federal Register publications. Interested parties or organizations possessing information that would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the exemption of a driver. Submitting Comments 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 that FMCSA can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission. To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket numbers FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA- 1999-5748; FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA-2001-9561; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA- 2005-21254; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-27333; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0054; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0142; FMCSA-2011-0189; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0165 and click the search button. When the new screen appears, click on the blue ``Comment Now!'' button on the right hand side of the page. On the new page, enter information required including the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. 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. We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period and may change this proposed rule based on your comments. FMCSA may issue a final rule at any time after the close of the comment period. Viewing Comments and Documents To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this preamble, To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA-2001-9561; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-21254; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-27333; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0054; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0142; FMCSA-2011-0189; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0165 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to the proposed rulemaking. Issued on: September 14, 2015. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2015-24933 Filed 9-30-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION • Hand Delivery or Courier: West absent such exemption.’’ The
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, procedures for requesting an exemption
Federal Motor Carrier Safety 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., (including renewals) are set out in 49
Administration Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 CFR part 381.
[Docket No. FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA– p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Exemption Decision
1999–5748; FMCSA–1999–6480; FMCSA– Federal Holidays.
2001–9561; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA– • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. This notice addresses 65 individuals
2005–21254; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA– Instructions: Each submission must who have requested renewal of their
2006–26066; FMCSA–2007–27333; FMCSA– include the Agency name and the exemptions in accordance with FMCSA
2007–27897; FMCSA–2009–0054; FMCSA– docket number for this notice. Note that procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these
2009–0154; FMCSA–2011–0140; FMCSA– DOT posts all comments received 65 applications for renewal on their
2011–0142; FMCSA–2011–0189; FMCSA– without change to http:// merits and decided to extend each
2013–0027; FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA– exemption for a renewable two-year
www.regulations.gov, including any
2013–0030; FMCSA–2013–0165] period. Each individual is identified
personal information included in a
comment. Please see the Privacy Act according to the renewal date.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption The exemptions are extended subject
Applications; Vision heading below.
Docket: For access to the docket to to the following conditions: (1) That
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety read background documents or each individual has a physical
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. comments, go to http:// examination every year (a) by an
ACTION: Notice of renewal of www.regulations.gov at any time or ophthalmologist or optometrist who
exemptions; request for comments. Room W12–140 on the ground level of attests that the vision in the better eye
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey continues to meet the requirements in
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a
decision to renew the exemptions from a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through medical examiner who attests that the
the vision requirement in the Federal Friday, except Federal holidays. The individual is otherwise physically
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 65 Federal Docket Management System qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that
individuals. FMCSA has statutory (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, each individual provides a copy of the
authority to exempt individuals from 365 days each year. If you want ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s
the vision requirement if the report to the medical examiner at the
acknowledgment that we received your
exemptions granted will not time of the annual medical examination;
comments, please include a self-
compromise safety. The Agency has and (3) that each individual provide a
addressed, stamped envelope or
concluded that granting these copy of the annual medical certification
postcard or print the acknowledgement
exemption renewals will provide a level to the employer for retention in the
page that appears after submitting
of safety that is equivalent to or greater driver’s qualification file and retains a
comments on-line.
than the level of safety maintained Privacy Act: Anyone may search the copy of the certification on his/her
without the exemptions for these electronic form of all comments person while driving for presentation to
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) received into any of our dockets by the a duly authorized Federal, State, or local
drivers. name of the individual submitting the enforcement official. Each exemption
comment (or of the person signing the will be valid for two years unless
DATES: Each group of renewed rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The
exemptions are effective from the dates comment, if submitted on behalf of an
association, business, labor union, etc.). exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The
stated in the discussions below. person fails to comply with the terms
Comments must be received on or You may review DOT’s Privacy Act
Statement for the Federal Docket and conditions of the exemption; (2) the
before November 2, 2015. exemption has resulted in a lower level
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments Management System (FDMS) published
in the Federal Register on January 17, of safety than was maintained before it
bearing the Federal Docket Management was granted; or (3) continuation of the
System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. 2008 (73 FR 3316).
exemption would not be consistent with
[Docket No. FMCSA–1999–5578; FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
FMCSA–1999–5748; FMCSA–1999– Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier, 31136(e) and 31315.
6480; FMCSA–2001–9561; FMCSA– Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards,
2003–15892; FMCSA–2005–21254; 202–366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, Basis for Renewing Exemptions
FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–2006– FMCSA, Department of Transportation, Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an
26066; FMCSA–2007–27333; FMCSA– 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room exemption may be granted for no longer
2007–27897; FMCSA–2009–0054; W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. than two years from its approval date
FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA–2011– Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and may be renewed upon application
0140; FMCSA–2011–0142; FMCSA– Monday through Friday, except Federal for additional two year periods. The
2011–0189; FMCSA–2013–0027; holidays. following group(s) of drivers will
FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA–2013– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: receive renewed exemptions effective in
0030; FMCSA–2013–0165], using any of the month of October and are discussed
the following methods: Background
below.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, As of October 3, 2015, and in
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http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the FMCSA may renew an exemption from accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
on-line instructions for submitting the vision requirements in 49 CFR 31315, the following 21 individuals
comments. 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers have satisfied the conditions for
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a obtaining a renewed exemption from the
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 two-year period if it finds ‘‘such vision requirements (66 FR 30502; 66
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building exemption would likely achieve a level FR 41654; 68 FR 44837; 70 FR 41811;
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, of safety that is equivalent to or greater 72 FR 12666; 72 FR 25831; 72 FR 39879;
Washington, DC 20590–0001. than the level that would be achieved 72 FR 40362; 72 FR 52419; 74 FR 34395;
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careful consideration of the comments period and may change this proposed DATES: Comments must be received on
received to its notices of applications. rule based on your comments. FMCSA or before November 2, 2015.
The notices of applications stated in may issue a final rule at any time after ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
detail the qualifications, experience, the close of the comment period. bearing the Federal Docket Management
and medical condition of each applicant System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
Viewing Comments and Documents
for an exemption from the vision 2015–0325 using any of the following
requirements. That information is To view comments, as well as any methods:
available by consulting the above cited documents mentioned in this preamble, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Federal Register publications. To submit your comment online, go to www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line
Interested parties or organizations http://www.regulations.gov and in the instructions for submitting comments.
possessing information that would search box insert the docket number
otherwise show that any, or all, of these • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA–1999–
drivers are not currently achieving the U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
5748; FMCSA–1999–6480; FMCSA–
statutory level of safety should New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
2001–9561; FMCSA–2003–15892;
immediately notify FMCSA. The Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
FMCSA–2005–21254; FMCSA–2005–
Agency will evaluate any adverse Washington, DC 20590–0001.
21711; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA–
evidence submitted and, if safety is • Hand Delivery or Courier: West
2007–27333; FMCSA–2007–27897;
being compromised or if continuation of Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
FMCSA–2009–0054; FMCSA–2009–
the exemption would not be consistent 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
0154; FMCSA–2011–0140; FMCSA–
with the goals and objectives of 49 Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and
2011–0142; FMCSA–2011–0189;
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday,
FMCSA–2013–0027; FMCSA–2013–
take immediate steps to revoke the except Federal Holidays.
0029; FMCSA–2013–0030; FMCSA–
exemption of a driver. 2013–0165 and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and you Each submission must include the
Submitting Comments Agency name and the docket numbers
will find all documents and comments
You may submit your comments and related to the proposed rulemaking. for this notice. Note that all comments
material online or by fax, mail, or hand received will be posted without change
delivery, but please use only one of Issued on: September 14, 2015. to www.regulations.gov, including any
these means. FMCSA recommends that Larry W. Minor, personal information provided. Please
you include your name and a mailing Associate Administrator for Policy. see the Privacy Act heading below for
address, an email address, or a phone [FR Doc. 2015–24933 Filed 9–30–15; 8:45 am] further information.
number in the body of your document BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P Docket: For access to the docket to
so that FMCSA can contact you if there read background documents or
are questions regarding your comments, go to www.regulations.gov at
submission. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION any time or Room W12–140 on the
To submit your comment online, go to ground level of the West Building, 1200
http://www.regulations.gov and in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
search box insert the docket numbers Administration DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET,
FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA–1999– Monday through Friday, except Federal
[Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0325]
5748; FMCSA–1999–6480; FMCSA– holidays. The FDMS is available 24
2001–9561; FMCSA–2003–15892; Qualification of Drivers; Application for hours each day, 365 days each year. If
FMCSA–2005–21254; FMCSA–2005– Exemptions; Hearing you want acknowledgment that we
21711; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA– received your comments, please include
2007–27333; FMCSA–2007–27897; AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety a self-addressed, stamped envelope or
FMCSA–2009–0054; FMCSA–2009– Administration (FMCSA), DOT. postcard or print the acknowledgement
0154; FMCSA–2011–0140; FMCSA– ACTION: Notice of applications for page that appears after submitting
2011–0142; FMCSA–2011–0189; exemptions; request for comments. comments on-line.
FMCSA–2013–0027; FMCSA–2013– Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
0029; FMCSA–2013–0030; FMCSA– SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that 9
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
2013–0165 and click the search button. individuals have applied for a medical
from the public to better inform its
When the new screen appears, click on exemption from the hearing requirement
rulemaking process. DOT posts these
the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’ button on in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
comments, without edit, including any
the right hand side of the page. On the Regulations (FMCSRs). In accordance
personal information the commenter
new page, enter information required with the statutory requirements
provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
including the specific section of this concerning applications for exemptions,
described in the system records notice
document to which each comment FMCSA requests public comments on
(DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be
applies, and provide a reason for each these requests. The statute and
reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
suggestion or recommendation. If you implementing regulations concerning
submit your comments by mail or hand exemptions require that exemptions FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
delivery, submit them in an unbound must provide an equivalent or greater Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of
format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, level of safety than if they were not Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202)
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suitable for copying and electronic granted. If the Agency determines the 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov,
filing. If you submit comments by mail exemptions would satisfy the statutory FMCSA, Department of Transportation,
and would like to know that they requirements and decides to grant 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room
reached the facility, please enclose a theses requests after reviewing the W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
stamped, self-addressed postcard or public comments submitted in response Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to
envelope. to this notice, the exemptions would 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
We will consider all comments and enable these 9 individuals to operate Federal holidays.
material received during the comment CMVs in interstate commerce. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. | |
| Dates | Each group of renewed exemptions are effective from the dates stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before November 2, 2015. | |
| Contact | Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, 202-366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 59225 |
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