80 FR 59230 - 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 | 59230-59237 | |
| FR Document | 2015-24926 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 190 (Thursday, October 1, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 59230-59237] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-24926] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0056] 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 59 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 November 2, 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-2015-0056 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], [[Page 59231]] 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 59 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 Steven B. Anderson Mr. Anderson, 68, has had macular degeneration and a cataract in his right eye since 1995. 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 conclusion I think you qualify from a visual perspective for line item 4 for driving a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Anderson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 45 years, accumulating 135,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 45 years, accumulating 45,000 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. Harjot S. Aujla Mr. Aujla, 45, 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, ``The patient has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Aujla reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 22 years, accumulating 2.02 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Thomas B. Berger Mr. Berger, 64, has central vision loss in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1981. 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, ``He presented with a history of trauma to this right eye in May of 1981. . . It is my opinion that if Mr. Berger has been operating a commercial vehicle since 1981 he is definitely capable of doing so today.'' Mr. Berger reported that he has driven straight trucks for 45 years, accumulating 360,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jay E. Biggers Mr. Biggers, 74, has had a corneal scar and transplant in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I certify that in my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Biggers reported that he has driven tractor- trailer combinations for 33 years, accumulating 2.81 million 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. Timothy A. Bohling Mr. Bohling, 59, has had phthisis bulbi in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1993. 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, ``I believe that Mr. Bohling has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks of a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bohling reported that he has driven straight trucks for 1.5 years, accumulating 30,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Colorado. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Brian M. Bowman Mr. Bowman, 54, has had a central retinal detachment in his right eye since 2005. The visual acuity in his right eye is hand motion, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Visual Acuity unaided was: right: hand motion, left: 20/20, Best corrected acuity was: right: hand motion, left: 20/ 20+ Color vision is normal to red, green and amber, In my opinion, patient has the ability to drive a car or commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bowman reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 216,000 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. Gary Bozowski Mr. Bozowski, 65, has had refractive 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, ``Given these findings, I do believe Mr. Bozowski had sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bozowski reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 600,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating one 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. Timothy V. Burke Mr. Burke, 64, has had bullous keratopathy and scarring in his left eye since 1976. 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 referred him to a corneal surgical specialist for further evaluation due to a condition that is beyond my scope of practice. . .Therefore, my records have been updated to indicate, because of the specialist's statement, that `Mr. Burke should be cleared to drive a commercial vehicle on the interstate.''' Mr. Burke reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for three years, accumulating 360,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Timothy J. Burleson Mr. Burleson, 57, has had central pigment epithelial atrophy in his right eye since 2012. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I do think that Mr. Burleson has the vision required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Burleson reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations [[Page 59232]] for 27 years, accumulating 877,500 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. Robert J. Burns Mr. Burns, 36, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/80. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``He has a longstanding history of amblyopia in his left eye. . .In my opinion, Mr. Burns meets the requirements to perform safe driving tasks while operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Burns reported that he has driven straight trucks for two years, accumulating 24,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating 450,000 miles. He holds a Class DA CDL from Kentucky. 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 9 mph in a school zone. Richard A. Congdon, Jr. Mr. Congdon, 58, has had a macular scar in his left eye since 2009. 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, ``Mr [sic] Congdon has a long history of central vision loss in the left eye but he has full peripheral vision in both, so a CDL vision restriction waiver is requested.'' Mr. Congdon reported that he has driven straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating 4,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 18 years, accumulating 450,000 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. James E. Copp Mr. Copp, 54, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I feel Mr. Copp has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Copp reported that he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 560,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jose C. Costa Mr. Costa, 41, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Costa reported that he has driven straight trucks for three years, accumulating 6,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Washington. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Thomas P. Davidson Mr. Davidson, 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, ``Mr. Davidson is a monocular patient who has sufficient vision in his right eye to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Davidson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 32 years, accumulating 272,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 18 years, accumulating 54,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash, to which he contributed by failing to secure his load, and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Mark Davis Mr. Davis, 51, has a cataract in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``This is to certify that in my medical opinion his vision is sufficient without corrective lenses to safely operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Davis reported that he has driven straight trucks for 27 years, accumulating 175,500 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Maine. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Stephen W. Deminie Mr. Deminie, 60, has had central serous retinopathy causing a macular scar in his right eye since 1997. 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, ``Patient has operated a commercial vehicle safely with current visual deficiency, so I feel he has sufficient vision to continue to do so.'' Mr. Deminie reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years, accumulating 3.12 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. Brad M. Donald Mr. Donald, 41, 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, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Donald has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Donald reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 600,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 200,000 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. Robert L. Ecker Mr. Ecker, 56, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. 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, ``Mr. Eckles [sic] has a longstanding decrease in vision in the right eye that has been reported stable for many years. My impression is that the condition should remain as it is for years to come. He currently drives the type of equipment that he is applying for a federal license to drive, so, it is reasonable to assume that he can continue to safely operate commercial vehicles.'' Mr. Ecker reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 750,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Maryland. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and two convictions for moving violations in a CMV; in one incident he exceeded the speed limit by 15 mph; in the other he disregarded a highway sign. John A. Gartner Mr. Gartner, 60, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. 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 medical opinion that John has sufficient vision to perform his driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gartner reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating [[Page 59233]] 1.2 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. Brian W. Gillund Mr. Gillund, 48, has had optic atrophy in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``U.S. Department of Transportation. . .Due to the fact that Brian can see 20/20 in his right eye and peripheral vision is 120 degrees with both eyes, he is able to operate and automobile or truck legally under Minnesota Law.'' Mr. Gillund reported that he has driven straight trucks for 27 years, accumulating 135,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 27 years, accumulating 1.35 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. Glenn F. Gorsuch Mr. Gorsuch, 52, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 2009. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr. Gorsuch is monocular, meaning that he is seeing through only one eye with any level of quality, and that this eye has a full 120 degree visual field by Humphrey Visual field perimetry. . .I hope that this can be of assistance in the continuation of his passing of his CDL license.'' Mr. Gorsuch reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 33 years, accumulating 3.43 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Keith N. Hall Mr. Hall, 58, has had complete loss of vision in his left eye since 2010. 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, ``As his visual function is stable for the last several years, it is of my opinion that Mr. Hall has sufficient vision to perform the tasks required by a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hall reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 2.5 million 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. Steven E. Hayes Mr. Hayes, 57, has had a prosthetic left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Steven Hayes does indeed have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hayes reported that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating 950,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 23 years, accumulating 230,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Francisco Hernandez, Jr. Mr. Hernandez, 48, 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, ``He show normal color vision, with no defects, is able to recognize the colors of traffic control signals and devices and has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hernandez reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 350,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 650,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Mexico. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he failed to yield to a traffic control device. Mervin M. Hershberger Mr. Hershberger, 25, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic incident in 2010. 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, ``I certify that in my medical opinion Mr. Mervin Hershberger has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hershberger reported that he has driven straight trucks for six years, accumulating 72,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for six years, accumulating 72,000 miles. He holds a Class ABCD CDL from Wisconsin. 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. Dean M. Hobson Mr. Hobson, 61, has a macula scar of posterior pole and a mature cataract in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1972. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Formal color vision testing using Ishihara plates is normal and I feel the patient can recognized red, green and amber and it is my medical opinion that he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hobson reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 23 years, accumulating 1.38 million 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. Timmy R. Holley Mr. Holley, 59, has had refractive 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 2014, his optometrist stated, ``With corrective lenses Timothy has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Holley reported that he has driven straight trucks for 22 years, accumulating 66,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 23 years, accumulating 23,000 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. David E. Hopson Mr. Hopson, 50, has had vein occlusion in his left eye since 2006. 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. Hopson is completely capable of operating commercial equipment/machinery both on and off the highway.'' Mr. Hopson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 2.5 million miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 3.75 million miles, and buses for one year, accumulating 75,000 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. Amos S. Hostetter, Jr. Mr. Hostetter, 58, has had Coat's exudative and retinopathy in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his [[Page 59234]] right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, 20/125. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my professional opinion, Amos has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hostetter reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 420,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, accumulating 420,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Isadore Johnson, Jr. Mr. Johnson, 73, has decreased vision 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, 20/30. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``He has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Johnson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 53 years, accumulating 212,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 55 years, accumulating 990,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. William J. Kelly Mr. Kelly, 59, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Kelly reported that he has driven straight trucks for 34 years, accumulating 1.97 million miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Connecticut. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Stephen C. Linardos Mr. Linardos, 52, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 2011. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I Robert W. Jacey, MD certify in my medical opinion that Mr. Stephen Linardos does have sufficient vision in right eye to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Linardos reported that he has driven straight trucks for 27 years, accumulating 1.79 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 27 years, accumulating 3.24 million 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. Daniel C. Linares Mr. Linares, 59, has had glaucoma in his left eye since 2005. 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, ``VA is sufficient for a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Linares reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 16 years, accumulating 506,880 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. Ray J. Liner Mr. Liner, 62, has had macular scar 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 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I feel Mr. Liner has adequate vision to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Liner reported that he has driven straight trucks for 44 years, accumulating 114,400 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Louisana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Robert E. Mayers Mr. Mayers, 58, has complete loss of vision in his 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, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Right eye is prosthetic since injury at age 4 years old. . .He has adapted well to the condition. In my medical opinion, this patient is capable of driving a commercial vehicle safely.'' Mr. Mayers reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 400,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 150,000 miles, and buses for 40 years, accumulating 400,000 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. Kraig P. Middleton Mr. Middleton, 66, has had a Lasik surgery complication in his left eye since 2008. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/60. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``To whom it may concern, Kraig Middleton, having an uncorrected visual acuity of 20/25 OU, should be very capable of operating a commercial/passenger motor vehicle based on his visual acuity.'' Mr. Middleton reported that he has driven buses for four years, accumulating 39,996 miles. He holds a chauffer's license from Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. James G. Miles Mr. Miles, 36, has had optic atrophy in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Miles has sufficient vision to perform the driving task required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Miles reported that he has driven straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating 900,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Tennessee. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Rogelio Rocha Monjaraz Mr. Monjaraz, 56, has complete loss of vision in his 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, 20/25. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is my medical opinion that Mr. Rocha has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to continue to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Monjaraz reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 240,000 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. Pablo R. Murillo Mr. Murillo, 32, has had a chorioretinal scar and Coat's disease in his left eye since childhood. 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, ``His right eye testing showed Within [sic] normal limits with good reliability and visual field defects. I see no contraindication with him driving a commercial vehicle and he is obtaining a federal waiver.'' Mr. Murillo reported that he has driven straight trucks for four years, accumulating 72,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for nine months, accumulating 18,750 miles. He holds a [[Page 59235]] Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Wayne Nicolaisen Mr. Nicolaisen, 58, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Wayne Nicolaisen has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Nicolaisen reported that he has driven straight trucks for 42 years, accumulating 2.73 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 41 years, accumulating 2.67 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. John R. Ogno Mr. Ogno, 45, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye since 1982. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/60. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``He has sufficient vision to qualify for a commercial vehicle license.'' Mr. Ogno reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 375,000 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. Richard A. Parker II Mr. Parker, 24, has had optic neuropathy and a retinal scar 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 believe that Richard Parker has sufficient vision to safely drive and operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Parker reported that he has driven straight trucks for two years, accumulating 30,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for two years, accumulating 60,000 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. Vincent E. Perkins Mr. Perkins, 56, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1980. 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, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Perkins continues to maintain normal full vision in his right eye; that his condition has been stable for decades; and he continues to have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Perkins reported that he has driven straight trucks for 23 years, accumulating 690,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Massachusetts. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. John R. Price Mr. Price, 36, has had aphakic, penetrating keratoplasy and 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, ``He has been driving a commercial vehicle for 13 years with the use of right eye; and same vision and fields for 13 years.'' Mr. Price reported that he has driven straight trucks for 13 years, accumulating 118,300 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. Francis D. Reginald, Jr. Mr. Reginald, 45, 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/ 70. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Francis has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Reginald reported that he has driven straight trucks for 19 years, accumulating 66,500 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. Juan A. Rodriguez Mr. Rodriguez, 51, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is in my medical opinion that Juan has sufficient visual abilities to safely operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Rodriguez reported that he has driven straight trucks for 23 years, accumulating 276,000 miles. He holds a Class D CDL from Connecticut. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Roger D. Rogers Mr. Rogers, 43, has had a macular scar and aphakia in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 2012. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Rogers should have sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle equipped with side mirrors.'' Mr. Rogers reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 18.5 years, accumulating 1.8 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Robert E. Rohrer Mr. Rohrer, 74, has retinal scarring in his left eye due to measles in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Because Mr. Rohrer has been without significant vision in his left eye most of his life, I feel that it does not interfere in his ability to drive a limousine professionally and has sufficient vision and visual field to perform his driving tasks.'' Mr. Rohrer reported that he has driven buses for seven years, accumulating 52,500 miles. He holds an operator's license from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. David L. Roth Mr. Roth, 50, has had complete loss of vision in his left eye since 2008. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, hand motion. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, due to his adaptation to his condition and that the condition is stable, David Roth has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle as long as his vehicle has mirrors on the driver and passenger sides.'' Mr. Roth reported that he has driven straight trucks for four years, accumulating 180,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 1.25 million miles. He holds a Class A3 CDL from South Dakota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. James O. Russell, Jr. Mr. Russell, 57, has had amblyopia and optic nerve coloboma in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his [[Page 59236]] right eye is 20/250, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Russell has functioned all his life relying solely on the vision in his left eye to compensate for the vision in the right eye. He has been driving a commercial vehicle for over 20 years with no accidents, which would indicate he has sufficient vision to perform the tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Russell reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 600,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 3.4 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Ronald B. Salter Mr. Salter, 54, has had a traumatic cataract, secondary glaucoma, and 30 prism diopter exotrope in his right eye since 1979. 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 believe that Mr. Ronald has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Salter reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 2.55 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Mississippi. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Michael J. Schmelzle Mr. Schmelzle, 55, has had a retinal scar in his left eye since 1979. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/1200. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Michael has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Schmelzle reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 100,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, accumulating 87,500 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. Ralph J. Schmitt Mr. Schmitt, 61, has had amblyopia and open angle glaucoma 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 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion, his vision is adequate to perform driving tasks required to operative [sic] a commercial vehicle as he has done in the past.'' Mr. Schmitt reported that he has driven straight trucks for 44 years, accumulating 220,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Colorado. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Charles D. Theademan Mr. Theademan, 40, has had refractive 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, ``Charles Theademan has been driving interstate commercial vehicles successfully for 13 years. . .His visual acuity with spectacles is 20/50+2 OS due to refractive amblyopia.'' Mr. Theademan reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 12 years, accumulating 1.2 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Dwight Tullis Mr. Tullis, 62, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye since 1987. 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 medical opinion he has sufficient vision to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Tullis reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 500,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Arnulfo J. Valenzuela Mr. Valenzuela, 41, has had a macular hole 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 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is my medical opinion that this non-progressive macular hole has been there for many years and that he has sufficient vision to perform the tasks to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Valenzuela reported that he has driven straight trucks for five years, accumulating 475,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 11 years, accumulating 1.1 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Danny L. Watson Mr. Watson, 49, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. 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 opinion, Mr. Watson does have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Watson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 29 years, accumulating 1.16 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for two years, accumulating 10,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Tennessee. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Lorenzo A. Williams Mr. Williams, 52, 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, ``It is my medical opinion that Lorenzo Williams has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle with a large rearview mirror and commercial left and right side mirrors.'' Mr. Williams reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 1.2 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 2.7 million miles. He holds a Class CA CDL from Delaware. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. William E. Zezulka Mr. Zezulka, 68, has had a cancerous tumor in his left eye since 2005. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my professional medical opinion, William Zezulka's visual capabilities are sufficient to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Zezulka reported that he has driven straight trucks for 52 years, accumulating 1.06 million miles, and buses for nine years, accumulating 135,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows non crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. III. Public Participation and Request for Comments FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and related materials. [[Page 59237]] 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-2015-0056 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-2015-0056 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: September 25, 2015. Larry W. 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diabetes; also, any involvement in an Raymond Santiago (NJ) qualify as drivers of commercial motor
accident or any other adverse event in Travis D. Shadden (IN) vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.
a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or Randy S. Steinbach (WA) DATES: Comments must be received on
not it is related to an episode of Bradley D. Stillman (AZ) or before November 2, 2015. All
hypoglycemia; (3) that each individual Paul R. Thorkelson (MN) comments will be investigated by
provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s Michael J. Toth (PA) FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued
or optometrist’s report to the medical Christopher O. Trent (KS) the day after the comment period closes.
examiner at the time of the annual Charles H. Turner (WI) ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
medical examination; and (4) that each Jesse W. Turner (MI) bearing the Federal Docket Management
individual provide a copy of the annual Donavan A. Van Houten (WA) System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
medical certification to the employer for Matt S. Volk (NE) 2015–0056 using any of the following
retention in the driver’s qualification Daniel M. Waldner (ND) methods:
file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s Carlton G. Watson (MD) • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
qualification file if he/she is self- Timothy L. Wilkinson (OH) http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
employed. The driver must also have a Catherine A. Willcox (CT) on-line instructions for submitting
copy of the certification when driving, Kenneth P. Wing (MI) comments.
for presentation to a duly authorized Timothy W. Young (PA) • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
Federal, State, or local enforcement In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
official. and 31315 each exemption is valid for New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
VI. Conclusion two years unless revoked earlier by Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked Washington, DC 20590–0001.
Based upon its evaluation of the 58 if the following occurs: (1) The person • Hand Delivery: West Building
exemption applications, FMCSA fails to comply with the terms and Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
exempts the following drivers from the conditions of the exemption; (2) the New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
diabetes requirement in 49 CFR exemption has resulted in a lower level DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
391.41(b)(10), subject to the of safety than was maintained before it through Friday, except Federal
requirements cited above 949 CFR was granted; or (3) continuation of the Holidays.
391.64(b)): exemption would not be consistent with • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
James D. Acker (OR) the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. Instructions: Each submission must
Henry Andreoli (MA) 31136(e) and 31315. If the exemption is include the Agency name and the
Jonathan A. Boston (NY) still effective at the end of the 2-year docket numbers for this notice. Note
James G. Bracegirdle (GA) period, the person may apply to FMCSA that all comments received will be
Richard T. Bray (TX) for a renewal under procedures in effect posted without change to http://
Joseph C. Brewster (VA) at that time. www.regulations.gov, including any
Bradley R. Brown (NH) personal information provided. Please
Issued on: September 25, 2015.
Steven G. Brown (MN) see the Privacy Act heading below for
Annette F. Bryant (CA) Larry W. Minor,
further information.
Brian G. Carter (GA) Associate Administrator for Policy.
Docket: For access to the docket to
Daniel B. Craig (OR) [FR Doc. 2015–24924 Filed 9–30–15; 8:45 am]
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Patrick L. Feely (MN) Room W12–140 on the ground level of
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Administration a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Gabriel L. Grooms (WA) Friday, except Federal holidays. The
Joel K. Hawkins (IL) [Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0056] FDMS is available 24 hours each day,
William H. Hudgens, Jr. (TX)
365 days each year. If you want
Gary L. Hulslander (PA) Qualification of Drivers; Exemption acknowledgment that we received your
Daniel E. Jackowski (WI) Applications; Vision comments, please include a self-
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Thomas R. Keaton (MO) ACTION: Notice of applications for
page that appears after submitting
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Omer E. King (PA) Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
Eric R. Knutson (MN) SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
Bruce E. Koehn (KS) applications from 59 individuals for from the public to better inform its
Douglas L. Kugler (MN) exemption from the vision requirement rulemaking process. DOT posts these
John G. Leutze, Jr. (NY) in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments, without edit, including any
Hershel McIntosh (KY) Regulations. They are unable to meet personal information the commenter
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Andrew S. McKinney (MN) the vision requirement in one eye for provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
Michael L. Medina (CO) various reasons. The exemptions will described in the system of records
Douglas D. Miller (WY) enable these individuals to operate notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
Dallas W. Minton (IN) commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
Ronnie R. Parker (ME) interstate commerce without meeting FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert F. Perez (PA) the prescribed vision requirement in Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier,
Ray E. Phipps (IL) one eye. If granted, the exemptions Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards,
Bruce F. Sanderson (LA) would enable these individuals to (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov,
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for 27 years, accumulating 877,500 Jose C. Costa Mr. Deminie reported that he has driven
miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Mr. Costa, 41, has had amblyopia in tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years,
Illinois. His driving record for the last his left eye since birth. The visual acuity accumulating 3.12 million miles. He
3 years shows no crashes and no in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left holds a Class AM CDL from Texas. His
convictions for moving violations in a eye, 20/200. Following an examination driving record for the last 3 years shows
CMV. in 2014, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Has no crashes and no convictions for
sufficient vision to operate a moving violations in a CMV.
Robert J. Burns
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Costa reported Brad M. Donald
Mr. Burns, 36, has had amblyopia in that he has driven straight trucks for
Mr. Donald, 41, has had amblyopia in
his left eye since birth. The visual acuity three years, accumulating 6,000 miles.
his right eye since childhood. The
in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left He holds an operator’s license from
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200,
eye, 20/80. Following an examination in Washington. His driving record for the
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘He has a last 3 years shows no crashes and no
examination in 2015, his optometrist
longstanding history of amblyopia in his convictions for moving violations in a
stated, ‘‘It is my opinion that Mr.
CMV.
left eye. . .In my opinion, Mr. Burns Donald has sufficient vision to perform
meets the requirements to perform safe Thomas P. Davidson driving tasks required to operate a
driving tasks while operating a Mr. Davidson, 50, has complete loss commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Donald
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Burns of vision in his left eye due to a reported that he has driven straight
reported that he has driven straight traumatic incident in childhood. The trucks for 10 years, accumulating
trucks for two years, accumulating visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, 600,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
24,000 miles, and tractor-trailer and in his left eye, no light perception. combinations for 10 years, accumulating
combinations for 3 years, accumulating Following an examination in 2015, his 200,000 miles. He holds a Class CA CDL
450,000 miles. He holds a Class DA CDL ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Mr. Davidson from Michigan. His driving record for
from Kentucky. His driving record for is a monocular patient who has the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
the last 3 years shows no crashes and sufficient vision in his right eye to convictions for moving violations in a
one conviction for a moving violation in perform the driving tasks required to CMV.
a CMV; he exceeded the speed limit by operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Robert L. Ecker
9 mph in a school zone. Davidson reported that he has driven
Mr. Ecker, 56, has had amblyopia in
straight trucks for 32 years,
Richard A. Congdon, Jr. his right eye since childhood. The
accumulating 272,000 miles, and
visual acuity in his right eye is hand
Mr. Congdon, 58, has had a macular tractor-trailer combinations for 18 years,
accumulating 54,000 miles. He holds a motion, and in his left eye, 20/20.
scar in his left eye since 2009. The Following an examination in 2015, his
Class A CDL from New Jersey. His
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, optometrist stated, ‘‘Mr. Eckles [sic] has
driving record for the last 3 years shows
and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an a longstanding decrease in vision in the
one crash, to which he contributed by
examination in 2015, his right eye that has been reported stable
failing to secure his load, and no
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Mr [sic] convictions for moving violations in a for many years. My impression is that
Congdon has a long history of central CMV. the condition should remain as it is for
vision loss in the left eye but he has full years to come. He currently drives the
peripheral vision in both, so a CDL Mark Davis type of equipment that he is applying
vision restriction waiver is requested.’’ Mr. Davis, 51, has a cataract in his for a federal license to drive, so, it is
Mr. Congdon reported that he has right eye due to a traumatic incident in reasonable to assume that he can
driven straight trucks for 18 years, childhood. The visual acuity in his right continue to safely operate commercial
accumulating 4,500 miles, and tractor- eye is 20/50, and in his left eye, 20/20. vehicles.’’ Mr. Ecker reported that he
trailer combinations for 18 years, Following an examination in 2015, his has driven straight trucks for 10 years,
accumulating 450,000 miles. He holds a optometrist stated, ‘‘This is to certify accumulating 750,000 miles. He holds
Class A CDL from Oregon. His driving that in my medical opinion his vision is an operator’s license from Maryland.
record for the last 3 years shows no sufficient without corrective lenses to His driving record for the last 3 years
crashes and no convictions for moving safely operate a commercial vehicle.’’ shows no crashes and two convictions
violations in a CMV. Mr. Davis reported that he has driven for moving violations in a CMV; in one
straight trucks for 27 years, incident he exceeded the speed limit by
James E. Copp accumulating 175,500 miles. He holds a 15 mph; in the other he disregarded a
Class B CDL from Maine. His driving highway sign.
Mr. Copp, 54, has had amblyopia in
record for the last 3 years shows no John A. Gartner
his right eye since birth. The visual
crashes and no convictions for moving
acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in Mr. Gartner, 60, has had amblyopia in
violations in a CMV.
his left eye, 20/25. Following an his right eye since childhood. The
examination in 2015, his optometrist Stephen W. Deminie visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150,
stated, ‘‘I feel Mr. Copp has sufficient Mr. Deminie, 60, has had central and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
vision to perform the driving tasks serous retinopathy causing a macular examination in 2015, his optometrist
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required to operate a commercial scar in his right eye since 1997. The stated, ‘‘It is my medical opinion that
vehicle.’’ Mr. Copp reported that he has visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, John has sufficient vision to perform his
driven straight trucks for 14 years, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an driving tasks required to operate a
accumulating 560,000 miles. He holds examination in 2015, his optometrist commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Gartner
an operator’s license from Pennsylvania. stated, ‘‘Patient has operated a reported that he has driven straight
His driving record for the last 3 years commercial vehicle safely with current trucks for 30 years, accumulating
shows no crashes and no convictions for visual deficiency, so I feel he has 300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
moving violations in a CMV. sufficient vision to continue to do so.’’ combinations for 20 years, accumulating
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right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, accumulating 3.24 million miles. He 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘To whom
20/125. Following an examination in holds a Class A CDL from Florida. His it may concern,
2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In driving record for the last 3 years shows Kraig Middleton, having an
my professional opinion, Amos has no crashes and no convictions for uncorrected visual acuity of 20/25 OU,
sufficient vision to perform the driving moving violations in a CMV. should be very capable of operating a
tasks required to operate a commercial commercial/passenger motor vehicle
vehicle.’’ Mr. Hostetter reported that he Daniel C. Linares based on his visual acuity.’’ Mr.
has driven straight trucks for 35 years, Mr. Linares, 59, has had glaucoma in Middleton reported that he has driven
accumulating 420,000 miles, and his left eye since 2005. The visual acuity buses for four years, accumulating
tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left 39,996 miles. He holds a chauffer’s
accumulating 420,000 miles. He holds a eye, no light perception. Following an license from Michigan. His driving
Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving examination in 2015, his optometrist record for the last 3 years shows no
record for the last 3 years shows no stated, ‘‘VA is sufficient for a crashes and no convictions for moving
crashes and no convictions for moving commercial vehicle.’’ violations in a CMV.
violations in a CMV. Mr. Linares reported that he has James G. Miles
Isadore Johnson, Jr. driven tractor-trailer combinations for
Mr. Miles, 36, has had optic atrophy
16 years, accumulating 506,880 miles.
Mr. Johnson, 73, has decreased vision in his left eye since childhood. The
He holds a Class A CDL from California.
in his right eye due to a traumatic visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
His driving record for the last 3 years
incident in childhood. The visual acuity and in his left eye, light perception.
shows no crashes and no convictions for
in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left Following an examination in 2015, his
moving violations in a CMV.
eye, 20/30. Following an examination in optometrist stated, ‘‘Mr. Miles has
2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘He Ray J. Liner sufficient vision to perform the driving
has sufficient vision to perform the task required to operate a commercial
Mr. Liner, 62, has had macular scar in
driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Miles reported that he has
his right eye since childhood. The
vehicle.’’ Mr. Johnson reported that he driven straight trucks for 18 years,
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200,
has driven straight trucks for 53 years, accumulating 900,000 miles. He holds a
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
accumulating 212,000 miles, and Class B CDL from Tennessee. His
examination in 2014, his
tractor-trailer combinations for 55 years, driving record for the last 3 years shows
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘I feel Mr. Liner
accumulating 990,000 miles. He holds a no crashes and no convictions for
has adequate vision to drive a
Class AM CDL from New York. His moving violations in a CMV.
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Liner reported
driving record for the last 3 years shows that he has driven straight trucks for 44 Rogelio Rocha Monjaraz
no crashes and no convictions for years, accumulating 114,400 miles. He
moving violations in a CMV. Mr. Monjaraz, 56, has complete loss of
holds a Class B CDL from Louisana. His vision in his right eye due to a traumatic
William J. Kelly driving record for the last 3 years shows incident in childhood. The visual acuity
Mr. Kelly, 59, has had amblyopia in no crashes and no convictions for in his right eye is no light perception,
his right eye since birth. The visual moving violations in a CMV. and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an
acuity in his right eye is light Robert E. Mayers examination in 2015, his optometrist
perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. stated, ‘‘It is my medical opinion that
Following an examination in 2015, his Mr. Mayers, 58, has complete loss of Mr. Rocha has sufficient vision to
optometrist stated, ‘‘In my opinion, he vision in his right eye due to a traumatic perform the driving tasks required to
has sufficient vision to perform the incident in childhood. The visual acuity continue to operate a commercial
driving tasks to operate a commercial in his right eye is no light perception, vehicle.’’ Mr. Monjaraz reported that he
vehicle.’’ Mr. Kelly reported that he has and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an has driven straight trucks for 30 years,
driven straight trucks for 34 years, examination in 2015, his optometrist accumulating 240,000 miles. He holds
accumulating 1.97 million miles. He stated, ‘‘Right eye is prosthetic since an operator’s license from Maryland.
holds a Class B CDL from Connecticut. injury at age 4 years old. . .He has His driving record for the last 3 years
His driving record for the last 3 years adapted well to the condition. In my shows no crashes and no convictions for
shows no crashes and no convictions for medical opinion, this patient is capable moving violations in a CMV.
moving violations in a CMV. of driving a commercial vehicle safely.’’
Mr. Mayers reported that he has Pablo R. Murillo
Stephen C. Linardos driven straight trucks for 40 years, Mr. Murillo, 32, has had a
Mr. Linardos, 52, has complete loss of accumulating 400,000 miles, tractor- chorioretinal scar and Coat’s disease in
vision in his left eye due to a traumatic trailer combinations for 30 years, his left eye since childhood. The visual
incident in 2011. The visual acuity in accumulating 150,000 miles, and buses acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, for 40 years, accumulating 400,000 his left eye, 20/400. Following an
no light perception. Following an miles. He holds a Class A CDL from examination in 2015, his
examination in 2015, his Minnesota. His driving record for the ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘His right eye
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘I last 3 years shows no crashes and no testing showed Within [sic] normal
Robert W. Jacey, MD certify in my convictions for moving violations in a limits with good reliability and visual
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medical opinion that Mr. Stephen CMV. field defects. I see no contraindication
Linardos does have sufficient vision in with him driving a commercial vehicle
Kraig P. Middleton
right eye to perform the driving tasks and he is obtaining a federal waiver.’’
required to operate a commercial Mr. Middleton, 66, has had a Lasik Mr. Murillo reported that he has driven
vehicle.’’ Mr. Linardos reported that he surgery complication in his left eye straight trucks for four years,
has driven straight trucks for 27 years, since 2008. The visual acuity in his accumulating 72,000 miles, and tractor-
accumulating 1.79 million miles, and right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, trailer combinations for nine months,
tractor-trailer combinations for 27 years, 20/60. Following an examination in accumulating 18,750 miles. He holds a
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right eye is 20/250, and in his left eye, adequate to perform driving tasks Danny L. Watson
20/20. Following an examination in required to operative [sic] a commercial Mr. Watson, 49, has had amblyopia in
2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Mr. vehicle as he has done in the past.’’ Mr. his right eye since childhood. The
Russell has functioned all his life Schmitt reported that he has driven visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80,
relying solely on the vision in his left straight trucks for 44 years, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
eye to compensate for the vision in the accumulating 220,000 miles. He holds examination in 2015, his optometrist
right eye. He has been driving a an operator’s license from Colorado. His stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr. Watson does
commercial vehicle for over 20 years driving record for the last 3 years shows have sufficient vision to perform the
with no accidents, which would no crashes and no convictions for driving tasks required to operate a
indicate he has sufficient vision to moving violations in a CMV. commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Watson
perform the tasks required to operate a reported that he has driven straight
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Russell Charles D. Theademan
trucks for 29 years, accumulating 1.16
reported that he has driven straight Mr. Theademan, 40, has had refractive million miles, and tractor-trailer
trucks for 10 years, accumulating amblyopia in his left eye since combinations for two years,
600,000 miles, and tractor-trailer childhood. The visual acuity in his right accumulating 10,000 miles. He holds a
combinations for 20 years, accumulating eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/50. Class AM CDL from Tennessee. His
3.4 million miles. He holds a Class A Following an examination in 2015, his driving record for the last 3 years shows
CDL from Ohio. His driving record for optometrist stated, ‘‘Charles Theademan no crashes and no convictions for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no has been driving interstate commercial moving violations in a CMV.
convictions for moving violations in a vehicles successfully for 13
CMV. years. . .His visual acuity with Lorenzo A. Williams
Ronald B. Salter spectacles is 20/50+2 OS due to Mr. Williams, 52, has had amblyopia
refractive amblyopia.’’ Mr. Theademan in his left eye since childhood. The
Mr. Salter, 54, has had a traumatic visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
reported that he has driven tractor-
cataract, secondary glaucoma, and 30 and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an
trailer combinations for 12 years,
prism diopter exotrope in his right eye examination in 2015, his
accumulating 1.2 million miles. He
since 1979. The visual acuity in his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘It is my
holds a Class A CDL from Washington.
right eye is no light perception, and in medical opinion that Lorenzo Williams
His driving record for the last 3 years
his left eye, 20/20. Following an has sufficient vision to perform the
shows no crashes and no convictions for
examination in 2015, his optometrist driving tasks required to operate a
moving violations in a CMV.
stated, ‘‘I believe that Mr. Ronald has commercial vehicle with a large
sufficient vision to perform the driving Dwight Tullis rearview mirror and commercial left and
tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ right side mirrors.’’ Mr. Williams
Mr. Tullis, 62, has had a retinal
Mr. Salter reported that he has driven reported that he has driven straight
detachment in his right eye since 1987.
tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, trucks for 30 years, accumulating 1.2
The visual acuity in his right eye is
accumulating 2.55 million miles. He million miles, and tractor-trailer
counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/
holds a Class A CDL from Mississippi. combinations for 30 years, accumulating
20. Following an examination in 2015,
His driving record for the last 3 years 2.7 million miles. He holds a Class CA
his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical
shows no crashes and no convictions for CDL from Delaware. His driving record
opinion he has sufficient vision to drive
moving violations in a CMV. for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Tullis
Michael J. Schmelzle reported that he has driven straight no convictions for moving violations in
trucks for 25 years, accumulating a CMV.
Mr. Schmelzle, 55, has had a retinal
scar in his left eye since 1979. The 500,000 miles. He holds an operator’s William E. Zezulka
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, license from Illinois. His driving record Mr. Zezulka, 68, has had a cancerous
and in his left eye, 20/1200. Following for the last 3 years shows no crashes and tumor in his left eye since 2005. The
an examination in 2014, his optometrist no convictions for moving violations in visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Michael a CMV. and in his left eye, light perception.
has sufficient vision to perform the Arnulfo J. Valenzuela Following an examination in 2015, his
driving tasks required to operate a optometrist stated, ‘‘In my professional
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Schmelzle Mr. Valenzuela, 41, has had a macular medical opinion, William Zezulka’s
reported that he has driven straight hole in his left eye since childhood. The visual capabilities are sufficient to
trucks for 40 years, accumulating visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, perform the driving tasks required to
100,000 miles, and tractor-trailer and in his left eye, 20/100. Following an operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
combinations for 35 years, accumulating examination in 2015, his optometrist Zezulka reported that he has driven
87,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL stated, ‘‘It is my medical opinion that straight trucks for 52 years,
from Kansas. His driving record for the this non-progressive macular hole has accumulating 1.06 million miles, and
last 3 years shows no crashes and no been there for many years and that he buses for nine years, accumulating
convictions for moving violations in a has sufficient vision to perform the tasks 135,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL
CMV. to drive a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. from Minnesota. His driving record for
Valenzuela reported that he has driven the last 3 years shows non crashes and
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Ralph J. Schmitt straight trucks for five years, no convictions for moving violations in
Mr. Schmitt, 61, has had amblyopia accumulating 475,000 miles, and a CMV.
and open angle glaucoma in his right tractor-trailer combinations for 11 years,
eye since childhood. The visual acuity accumulating 1.1 million miles. He III. Public Participation and Request for
in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His Comments
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in driving record for the last 3 years shows FMCSA encourages you to participate
2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In no crashes and no convictions for by submitting comments and related
my medical opinion, his vision is moving violations in a CMV. materials.
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Submitting Comments DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION acknowledgment that we received your
comments, please include a self-
If you submit a comment, please Federal Motor Carrier Safety addressed, stamped envelope or
include the docket number for this Administration postcard or print the acknowledgement
notice, indicate the specific section of page that appears after submitting
[Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0067]
this document to which each comment comments on-line.
applies, and provide a reason for each Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
suggestion or recommendation. You Applications; Diabetes Mellitus U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
may submit your comments and from the public to better inform its
material online or by fax, mail, or hand AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety rulemaking process. DOT posts these
delivery, but please use only one of Administration (FMCSA), DOT. comments, without edit, including any
these means. FMCSA recommends that ACTION: Notice of applications for personal information the commenter
you include your name and a mailing exemptions; request for comments. provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
address, an email address, or a phone described in the system of records
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
number in the body of your document applications from 52 individuals for
so the Agency can contact you if it has be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
exemption from the prohibition against FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
questions regarding your submission. persons with insulin-treated diabetes Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier,
To submit your comment online, go to mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards,
http://www.regulations.gov and put the motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov,
docket number FMCSA–2015–0056 in commerce. If granted, the exemptions FMCSA, Department of Transportation,
the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search. would enable these individuals with 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room
When the new screen appears, click on ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your commerce. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5
comment into the text box in the DATES: Comments must be received on p.m., Monday through Friday, except
following screen. Choose whether you or before November 2, 2015. Federal holidays.
are submitting your comment as an ADDRESSES: You may submit comments SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
individual or on behalf of a third party bearing the Federal Docket Management
and then submit. . If you submit your I. Background
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
comments by mail or hand delivery, 2015–0067 using any of the following Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
submit them in an unbound format, no methods: FMCSA may grant an exemption from
larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
copying and electronic filing. If you http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds
submit comments by mail and would on-line instructions for submitting ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a
like to know that they reached the comments. level of safety that is equivalent to or
facility, please enclose a stamped, self- • Mail: Docket Management Facility; greater than the level that would be
addressed postcard or envelope. U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 achieved absent such exemption.’’ The
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building statute also allows the Agency to renew
FMCSA will consider all comments exemptions at the end of the 2-year
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
and material received during the period. The 52 individuals listed in this
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
comment period and may change this notice have recently requested such an
• Hand Delivery: West Building
notice based on your comments. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 exemption from the diabetes prohibition
Viewing Comments and Documents New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, in 49 CFR 391.41(b) (3), which applies
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to drivers of CMVs in interstate
To view comments, as well as through Friday, except Federal commerce. Accordingly, the Agency
documents mentioned in this preamble Holidays. will evaluate the qualifications of each
as being available in the docket, go to • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. applicant to determine whether granting
http://www.regulations.gov and insert Instructions: Each submission must the exemption will achieve the required
the docket number FMCSA–2015–0056 include the Agency name and the level of safety mandated by statute.
in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click docket numbers for this notice. Note II. Qualifications of Applicants
‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket that all comments received will be
posted without change to http:// Melvin S. Adams, Jr.
Folder’’ button and choose the
www.regulations.gov, including any Mr. Adams, 41, has had ITDM since
document listed to review. If you do not
personal information provided. Please 2015. His endocrinologist examined him
have access to the Internet, you may
see the Privacy Act heading below for in 2015 and certified that he has had no
view the docket online by visiting the further information. severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
Docket Management Facility in Room Docket: For access to the docket to in loss of consciousness, requiring the
W12–140 on the ground floor of the read background documents or assistance of another person, or
DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey comments, go to http:// resulting in impaired cognitive function
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, www.regulations.gov at any time or that occurred without warning in the
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between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday Room W12–140 on the ground level of past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
through Friday, except Federal holidays. the West Building, 1200 New Jersey more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
Issued on: September 25, 2015. Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
Larry W. Minor, a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through certifies that Mr. Adams understands
Friday, except Federal holidays. The diabetes management and monitoring,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
Federal Docket Management System has stable control of his diabetes using
[FR Doc. 2015–24926 Filed 9–30–15; 8:45 am]
(FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P 365 days each year. If you want safely.
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| Action | Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before November 2, 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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