80_FR_60941 80 FR 60747 - Qualification of Drivers; Application for Exemptions; Hearing

80 FR 60747 - Qualification of Drivers; Application for Exemptions; Hearing

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 194 (October 7, 2015)

Page Range60747-60749
FR Document2015-25497

FMCSA announces its decision to grant requests from 17 individuals for exemptions from the Agency's physical qualifications standard concerning hearing for interstate drivers. The current regulation prohibits hearing impaired individuals from operating CMVs in interstate commerce. After notice and opportunity for public comment, the Agency concluded that granting exemptions for these drivers to operate property-carrying CMVs will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions. The exemptions are valid for a 2- year period and may be renewed. The exemptions preempt State laws and regulations.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0104]


Qualification of Drivers; Application for Exemptions; Hearing

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

ACTION: Notice of final disposition.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to grant requests from 17 
individuals for exemptions from the Agency's physical qualifications 
standard concerning hearing for interstate drivers. The current 
regulation prohibits hearing impaired individuals from operating CMVs 
in interstate commerce. After notice and opportunity for public 
comment, the Agency concluded that granting exemptions for these 
drivers to operate property-carrying CMVs will provide a level of 
safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety 
maintained without the exemptions. The exemptions are valid for a 2-
year period and may be renewed. The exemptions preempt State laws and 
regulations.

DATES: The exemptions are effective October 7, 2015. The exemptions 
expire on October 10, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles A. Horan, III, Director, 
Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) 366-4001, 
[email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office 
hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Electronic Access

    You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document 
Management System (FDMS) at: www.regulations.gov.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments, go to www.regulations.gov and/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., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits 
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT 
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information 
the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the 
system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 
www.dot.gov/privacy.

B. Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption 
from the 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.'' The statute also allows the Agency to renew exemptions at 
the end of the 2-year period. The current provisions of the FMCSRs 
concerning hearing state that a person is physically qualified to drive 
a CMV if that person:

    First perceives a forced whispered voice in the better ear at 
not less than 5 feet with or without the use of a hearing aid or, if 
tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average 
hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 
1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the 
audiometric device is calibrated to American National Standard 
(formerly ASA Standard) Z24.5-1951.

    49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). This standard was adopted in 1970, with a 
revision in 1971 to allow drivers to be qualified under this standard 
while wearing a hearing aid, 35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22, 1970) and 36 
FR 12857 (July 3, 1971).
    FMCSA grants 17 individuals an exemption from Sec.  391.41(b)(11) 
concerning hearing to enable them to operate property-carrying CMVs in 
interstate commerce for a 2-year period. The Agency's decision on these 
exemption applications is based on the current medical literature and 
information and the ``Executive

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Summary on Hearing, Vestibular Function and Commercial Motor Driving 
Safety'' (the 2008 Evidence Report) presented to FMCSA on August 26, 
2008. The evidence report reached two conclusions regarding the matter 
of hearing loss and CMV driver safety: (1) No studies that examined the 
relationship between hearing loss and crash risk exclusively among CMV 
drivers were identified; and (2) evidence from studies of the private 
driver license holder population does not support the contention that 
individuals with hearing impairment are at an increased risk for a 
crash. In addition, the Agency reviewed each applicant's driving record 
found in the CDLIS,\1\ for CDL holders, and inspections recorded in 
MCMIS.\2\ For non-CDL holders, the Agency reviewed the driving records 
from the State licensing agency. Each applicant's record demonstrated a 
safe driving history. The Agency believes the drivers covered by the 
exemptions do not pose a risk to public safety.
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    \1\ Commercial Driver License Information System (CDLIS) is an 
information system that allows the exchange of commercial driver 
licensing information among all the States. CDLIS includes the 
databases of 51 licensing jurisdictions and the CDLIS Central Site, 
all connected by a telecommunications network.
    \2\ Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) is an 
information system that captures data from field offices through 
SAFETYNET, CAPRI, and other sources. It is a source for FMCSA 
inspection, crash, compliance review, safety audit, and registration 
data.
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C. Comments

    On October 27, 2014, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of 
exemption applications and requested public comment on 17 individuals 
(FR 79 64004; Docket number FMCSA-2014-25453). The comment period ended 
on November 26, 2014. In response to this notice, FMCSA received 10 
comments. Six comments supported deaf drivers driving commercially and 
four comments expressed safety concerns for granting exemptions to 
drivers who do not meet the hearing standard. The safety concerns were 
submitted on behalf of The American Trucking Associations, Inc.; 
Schneider National, Inc.; Hub Group Trucking, Inc.; and Werner 
Enterprises, Inc. Some of these comments were addressed in a previous 
notice. These stakeholders expressed safety concerns for the far 
reaching ramifications to the commercial driving industry of allowing 
deaf drivers to test, train and/or drive commercially. Additionally 
they expressed concern for the process by which exemptions are granted 
from parts of 49 CFR 391.41, the increased volume of exemptions, and 
the need to rely on scientific support as a basis for granting the 
exemptions. FMCSA acknowledges the stakeholder's concerns and may 
consider the initial steps to revising the physical qualification 
standards through a formal rulemaking process.

D. Exemptions Granted

    Following individualized assessments of the exemption applications, 
FMCSA grants exemptions from 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) to 17 individuals. 
Under current FMCSA regulations, all of the 17 drivers receiving 
exemptions from 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) would have been considered as 
qualified physically to drive a CMV in interstate commerce except that 
they do not meet the hearing requirement. FMCSA has determined that the 
following 17 applicants should be granted an exemption:

Martin Anthony Bystrycki

    Mr. Bystrycki, 63, holds a Class A commercial driver's license 
(CDL) in Florida.

Ronald Craver, Sr.

    Mr. Craver, 57, holds an operator's license in Texas.

Byron Davis

    Mr. Davis, 37, holds an operator's license in Mississippi.

Stephen Digiovanna

    Mr. Digiovanna, 53, holds a Class A commercial driver's license 
(CDL) in Pennsylvania.

Bruce Howard Dunn

    Mr. Dunn, 52, holds a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) in 
Louisiana.

Brandon Thomas Londo

    Mr. Londo, 29, holds an operator's license in Texas.

George T. Moore

    Mr. Moore, 47, holds an operator's license in Georgia.

Robert J. Pippin

    Mr. Pippin, 46, holds an operator's license in South Dakota.

Scott A. Perdue

    Mr. Perdue, 47, holds a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) 
in Georgia.

Adalberto Rodriguez

    Mr. Rodriguez, 49, holds a Class A commercial driver's license 
(CDL) in New York.

David Rodriguez

    Mr. Rodriguez, 56, holds an operator's license in Texas.

Melvin Randall Ross

    Mr. Ross, 61, holds a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) in 
Ohio.

Abderrazek Merjoune

    Mr. Merjoune, 42, holds a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) 
in Maryland.

Seth Lee Shannon

    Mr. Shannon, 36, holds an operator's license in Washington.

Thomas D. Sneer

    Mr. Sneer, 58, holds a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) in 
Minnesota.

Juan Sloan

    Mr. Sloan, 52, holds an operator's license in California.

Charles F. Wirick, IV

    Mr. Wirick, 31, holds an operator's license in Maryland.

Basis for Exemption

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption 
from the hearing standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) if the exemption is 
likely to achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety than would 
be achieved without the exemption. With the exemption, applicants can 
drive in interstate commerce. Thus, the Agency's analysis focuses on 
whether an equal or greater level of safety is likely to be achieved by 
permitting each of these drivers to drive in interstate commerce as 
opposed to restricting him or her to driving in intrastate commerce. 
The driver must comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption. 
This includes reporting any crashes or accidents as defined in 49 CFR 
390.5 and reporting all citations and convictions for disqualifying 
offenses under 49 CFR part 383 and 49 CFR 391.

Conclusion

    The Agency is granting exemptions from the hearing standard, 49 CFR 
391.41(b)(11), to 17 individuals based on an evaluation of each 
driver's safety experience. Safety analysis of information relating to 
these 17 applicants meets the burden of showing that granting the 
exemptions would achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to or 
greater than the level that would be achieved without the exemption. In 
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be

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valid for 2 years from the effective date with annual recertification 
required unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked 
if the following occurs: (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 prior to being granted; or 
(3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the 
goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315.
    FMCSA exempts the following 17 drivers for a period of 2 years from 
the physical qualification standard concerning hearing: Martin Anthony 
Bystrycki (FL); Ronald Craver, Sr. (TX); Byron Davis (MS); Stephen 
Digiovanna (PA); Bruce Howard Dunn (LA); Brandon Thomas Londo (TX); 
George T. Moore (GA); Robert J. Pippin (SD); Scott A. Perdue (GA); 
Adalberto Rodriguez (NY); David Rodriguez (TX); Melvin Randall Ross 
(OH); Abderrazek Merjoune (MD); Seth Lee Shannon (WA); Thomas D. Sneer 
(MN); Juan Sloan (CA); and Charles F. Wirick, IV (MD).

    Issued on: September 29, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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                                                    history of a seizure disorder and has                   continuation of the exemption would                   W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
                                                    remains seizure free since 1962. He                     not be consistent with the goals and                  Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
                                                    takes anti-seizure medication with the                  objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315.              Monday through Friday, except Federal
                                                    dosage and frequency remaining the                         FMCSA exempts the following 10                     holidays.
                                                    same since that time. If granted the                    drivers for a period of 2 years with                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                    exemption, he would like to drive a                     annual medical certification required:
                                                    CMV. His physician states that he is                    Ian Correll-Zerbe (PA); Alan Feuerhelm                A. Electronic Access
                                                    supportive of Nelson receiving an                       (IA); Robert J. Forney (WI); Bryan R.                    You may see all the comments online
                                                    exemption.                                              Jones (PA); Terri Kathleen Kahle (PA);                through the Federal Document
                                                                                                            Ivan M. Martin (PA); James Joseph                     Management System (FDMS) at:
                                                    Michael D. Williams
                                                                                                            Marvel (VA); Andy L. McNeal (IN);                     www.regulations.gov.
                                                       Mr. Williams is a 48 year-old class A                Richard S. Nelson (MN); and Michael D.                   Docket: For access to the docket to
                                                    CDL holder in Nevada. He has a history                  Williams (NV) from the prohibition of                 read background documents or
                                                    of a seizure disorder and has remained                  CMV operations by persons with a                      comments, go to www.regulations.gov
                                                    seizure free since 1987. He takes anti-                 clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or                     and/or Room W12–140 on the ground
                                                    seizure medication with the dosage and                  seizures. If the exemption is still in                level of the West Building, 1200 New
                                                    frequency remaining the same since                      effect at the end of the 2-year period, the           Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC,
                                                    2002. If granted the exemption, he                      person may apply to FMCSA for a                       between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday
                                                    would like to drive a CMV. His                          renewal under procedures in effect at                 through Friday, except Federal holidays.
                                                    physician states that he is supportive of               that time.                                               Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
                                                    Mr. Williams receiving an exemption.                                                                          U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
                                                                                                              Issued on: September 29, 2015.
                                                    E. Basis for Exemption                                                                                        from the public to better inform its
                                                                                                            Larry W. Minor,
                                                                                                                                                                  rulemaking process. DOT posts these
                                                      Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and                          Associate Administrator for Policy.                   comments, without edit, including any
                                                    31315(b), FMCSA may grant an                            [FR Doc. 2015–25504 Filed 10–6–15; 8:45 am]           personal information the commenter
                                                    exemption from the epilepsy/seizure                     BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P                                provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
                                                    standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) if the                                                                        described in the system of records
                                                    exemption is likely to achieve an                                                                             notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
                                                    equivalent or greater level of safety than              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
                                                    would be achieved without the
                                                    exemption. Without the exemption,                       Federal Motor Carrier Safety                          B. Background
                                                    applicants will continue to be restricted               Administration                                           Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
                                                    to intrastate driving. With the                         [Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0104]                          FMCSA may grant an exemption from
                                                    exemption, applicants can drive in                                                                            the safety regulations for a 2-year period
                                                    interstate commerce. Thus, the Agency’s                 Qualification of Drivers; Application for             if it finds ‘‘such exemption would likely
                                                    analysis focuses on whether an equal or                 Exemptions; Hearing                                   achieve a level of safety that is
                                                    greater level of safety is likely to be                                                                       equivalent to or greater than the level
                                                    achieved by permitting each of these                    AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                                                                                                                                  that would be achieved absent such
                                                    drivers to drive in interstate commerce                 Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
                                                                                                                                                                  exemption.’’ The statute also allows the
                                                    as opposed to restricting the driver to                 ACTION: Notice of final disposition.                  Agency to renew exemptions at the end
                                                    driving in intrastate commerce.                                                                               of the 2-year period. The current
                                                                                                            SUMMARY:   FMCSA announces its
                                                    Conclusion                                              decision to grant requests from 17                    provisions of the FMCSRs concerning
                                                                                                            individuals for exemptions from the                   hearing state that a person is physically
                                                       The Agency is granting exemptions                                                                          qualified to drive a CMV if that person:
                                                    from the epilepsy standard, 49 CFR                      Agency’s physical qualifications
                                                    391.41(b)(8), to 10 individuals based on                standard concerning hearing for                         First perceives a forced whispered voice in
                                                                                                            interstate drivers. The current regulation            the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or
                                                    a thorough evaluation of each driver’s
                                                                                                            prohibits hearing impaired individuals                without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested
                                                    safety experience and medical                                                                                 by use of an audiometric device, does not
                                                    condition. Safety analysis of                           from operating CMVs in interstate
                                                                                                                                                                  have an average hearing loss in the better ear
                                                    information relating to these 10                        commerce. After notice and opportunity
                                                                                                                                                                  greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz,
                                                    applicants meets the burden of showing                  for public comment, the Agency                        and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid
                                                    that granting the exemptions would                      concluded that granting exemptions for                when the audiometric device is calibrated to
                                                    achieve a level of safety that is                       these drivers to operate property-                    American National Standard (formerly ASA
                                                    equivalent to or greater than the level                 carrying CMVs will provide a level of                 Standard) Z24.5–1951.
                                                    that would be achieved without the                      safety that is equivalent to or greater                 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). This standard
                                                    exemption. By granting the exemptions,                  than the level of safety maintained                   was adopted in 1970, with a revision in
                                                    the interstate CMV industry will gain 10                without the exemptions. The                           1971 to allow drivers to be qualified
                                                    highly trained and experienced drivers.                 exemptions are valid for a 2-year period              under this standard while wearing a
                                                    In accordance with 49 U.S.C.                            and may be renewed. The exemptions                    hearing aid, 35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22,
                                                    31315(b)(1), each exemption will be                     preempt State laws and regulations.                   1970) and 36 FR 12857 (July 3, 1971).
                                                    valid for 2 years, with annual                          DATES: The exemptions are effective                     FMCSA grants 17 individuals an
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                                                    recertification required unless revoked                 October 7, 2015. The exemptions expire                exemption from § 391.41(b)(11)
                                                    earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will                    on October 10, 2017.                                  concerning hearing to enable them to
                                                    be revoked if the following occurs: (1)                 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      operate property-carrying CMVs in
                                                    The person fails to comply with the                     Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of            interstate commerce for a 2-year period.
                                                    terms and conditions of the exemption;                  Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202)             The Agency’s decision on these
                                                    (2) the exemption has resulted in a                     366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov,                       exemption applications is based on the
                                                    lower level of safety than was                          FMCSA, Department of Transportation,                  current medical literature and
                                                    maintained prior to being granted; or (3)               1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room                      information and the ‘‘Executive


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                                                    Summary on Hearing, Vestibular                          rely on scientific support as a basis for             David Rodriguez
                                                    Function and Commercial Motor                           granting the exemptions. FMCSA                           Mr. Rodriguez, 56, holds an operator’s
                                                    Driving Safety’’ (the 2008 Evidence                     acknowledges the stakeholder’s                        license in Texas.
                                                    Report) presented to FMCSA on August                    concerns and may consider the initial
                                                    26, 2008. The evidence report reached                   steps to revising the physical                        Melvin Randall Ross
                                                    two conclusions regarding the matter of                 qualification standards through a formal                Mr. Ross, 61, holds a Class A
                                                    hearing loss and CMV driver safety: (1)                 rulemaking process.                                   commercial driver’s license (CDL) in
                                                    No studies that examined the                                                                                  Ohio.
                                                    relationship between hearing loss and                   D. Exemptions Granted
                                                    crash risk exclusively among CMV                          Following individualized assessments                Abderrazek Merjoune
                                                    drivers were identified; and (2) evidence               of the exemption applications, FMCSA                    Mr. Merjoune, 42, holds a Class A
                                                    from studies of the private driver license              grants exemptions from 49 CFR                         commercial driver’s license (CDL) in
                                                    holder population does not support the                  391.41(b)(11) to 17 individuals. Under                Maryland.
                                                    contention that individuals with hearing                current FMCSA regulations, all of the 17
                                                    impairment are at an increased risk for                                                                       Seth Lee Shannon
                                                                                                            drivers receiving exemptions from 49
                                                    a crash. In addition, the Agency                        CFR 391.41(b)(11) would have been                        Mr. Shannon, 36, holds an operator’s
                                                    reviewed each applicant’s driving                       considered as qualified physically to                 license in Washington.
                                                    record found in the CDLIS,1 for CDL                     drive a CMV in interstate commerce
                                                    holders, and inspections recorded in                                                                          Thomas D. Sneer
                                                                                                            except that they do not meet the hearing
                                                    MCMIS.2 For non-CDL holders, the                        requirement. FMCSA has determined                       Mr. Sneer, 58, holds a Class A
                                                    Agency reviewed the driving records                     that the following 17 applicants should               commercial driver’s license (CDL) in
                                                    from the State licensing agency. Each                   be granted an exemption:                              Minnesota.
                                                    applicant’s record demonstrated a safe
                                                                                                            Martin Anthony Bystrycki                              Juan Sloan
                                                    driving history. The Agency believes the
                                                    drivers covered by the exemptions do                                                                             Mr. Sloan, 52, holds an operator’s
                                                                                                              Mr. Bystrycki, 63, holds a Class A                  license in California.
                                                    not pose a risk to public safety.
                                                                                                            commercial driver’s license (CDL) in
                                                    C. Comments                                             Florida.                                              Charles F. Wirick, IV
                                                      On October 27, 2014, FMCSA                            Ronald Craver, Sr.                                       Mr. Wirick, 31, holds an operator’s
                                                    published a notice of receipt of                                                                              license in Maryland.
                                                    exemption applications and requested                       Mr. Craver, 57, holds an operator’s
                                                                                                            license in Texas.                                     Basis for Exemption
                                                    public comment on 17 individuals (FR
                                                    79 64004; Docket number FMCSA–                                                                                  Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
                                                                                                            Byron Davis
                                                    2014–25453). The comment period                                                                               FMCSA may grant an exemption from
                                                    ended on November 26, 2014. In                             Mr. Davis, 37, holds an operator’s                 the hearing standard in 49 CFR
                                                    response to this notice, FMCSA received                 license in Mississippi.                               391.41(b)(11) if the exemption is likely
                                                    10 comments. Six comments supported                                                                           to achieve an equivalent or greater level
                                                                                                            Stephen Digiovanna                                    of safety than would be achieved
                                                    deaf drivers driving commercially and
                                                    four comments expressed safety                            Mr. Digiovanna, 53, holds a Class A                 without the exemption. With the
                                                    concerns for granting exemptions to                     commercial driver’s license (CDL) in                  exemption, applicants can drive in
                                                    drivers who do not meet the hearing                     Pennsylvania.                                         interstate commerce. Thus, the Agency’s
                                                    standard. The safety concerns were                                                                            analysis focuses on whether an equal or
                                                                                                            Bruce Howard Dunn                                     greater level of safety is likely to be
                                                    submitted on behalf of The American
                                                    Trucking Associations, Inc.; Schneider                    Mr. Dunn, 52, holds a Class A                       achieved by permitting each of these
                                                    National, Inc.; Hub Group Trucking,                     commercial driver’s license (CDL) in                  drivers to drive in interstate commerce
                                                    Inc.; and Werner Enterprises, Inc. Some                 Louisiana.                                            as opposed to restricting him or her to
                                                    of these comments were addressed in a                                                                         driving in intrastate commerce. The
                                                    previous notice. These stakeholders                     Brandon Thomas Londo                                  driver must comply with the terms and
                                                    expressed safety concerns for the far                      Mr. Londo, 29, holds an operator’s                 conditions of the exemption. This
                                                    reaching ramifications to the                           license in Texas.                                     includes reporting any crashes or
                                                    commercial driving industry of allowing                                                                       accidents as defined in 49 CFR 390.5
                                                    deaf drivers to test, train and/or drive                George T. Moore                                       and reporting all citations and
                                                    commercially. Additionally they                                                                               convictions for disqualifying offenses
                                                                                                               Mr. Moore, 47, holds an operator’s
                                                    expressed concern for the process by                                                                          under 49 CFR part 383 and 49 CFR 391.
                                                                                                            license in Georgia.
                                                    which exemptions are granted from                                                                             Conclusion
                                                    parts of 49 CFR 391.41, the increased                   Robert J. Pippin
                                                    volume of exemptions, and the need to                                                                            The Agency is granting exemptions
                                                                                                               Mr. Pippin, 46, holds an operator’s                from the hearing standard, 49 CFR
                                                       1 Commercial Driver License Information System
                                                                                                            license in South Dakota.                              391.41(b)(11), to 17 individuals based
                                                    (CDLIS) is an information system that allows the        Scott A. Perdue                                       on an evaluation of each driver’s safety
                                                    exchange of commercial driver licensing                                                                       experience. Safety analysis of
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                                                    information among all the States. CDLIS includes          Mr. Perdue, 47, holds a Class A                     information relating to these 17
                                                    the databases of 51 licensing jurisdictions and the
                                                    CDLIS Central Site, all connected by a
                                                                                                            commercial driver’s license (CDL) in                  applicants meets the burden of showing
                                                    telecommunications network.                             Georgia.                                              that granting the exemptions would
                                                       2 Motor Carrier Management Information System
                                                                                                            Adalberto Rodriguez                                   achieve a level of safety that is
                                                    (MCMIS) is an information system that captures                                                                equivalent to or greater than the level
                                                    data from field offices through SAFETYNET,
                                                    CAPRI, and other sources. It is a source for FMCSA
                                                                                                              Mr. Rodriguez, 49, holds a Class A                  that would be achieved without the
                                                    inspection, crash, compliance review, safety audit,     commercial driver’s license (CDL) in                  exemption. In accordance with 49
                                                    and registration data.                                  New York.                                             U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be


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                                                    valid for 2 years from the effective date                 A copy of the petition, as well as any                Issued in Washington, DC, on September
                                                    with annual recertification required                    written communications concerning the                 30, 2015.
                                                    unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The                    petition, is available for review online at           Ron Hynes,
                                                    exemption will be revoked if the                        www.regulations.gov and in person at                  Director, Office of Technical Oversight.
                                                    following occurs: (1) The person fails to               the U.S. Department of Transportation’s               [FR Doc. 2015–25494 Filed 10–6–15; 8:45 am]
                                                    comply with the terms and conditions                    (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200                BILLING CODE 4910–06–P
                                                    of the exemption; (2) the exemption has                 New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140,
                                                    resulted in a lower level of safety than                Washington, DC 20590. The Docket
                                                    was maintained prior to being granted;                  Operations Facility is open from 9 a.m.
                                                    or (3) continuation of the exemption                    to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                     DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
                                                    would not be consistent with the goals                  except Federal Holidays.
                                                    and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and                     Interested parties are invited to                   Office of Foreign Assets Control
                                                    31315.                                                  participate in these proceedings by
                                                      FMCSA exempts the following 17                                                                              Sanctions Actions Pursuant to
                                                                                                            submitting written views, data, or                    Executive Orders 13224.
                                                    drivers for a period of 2 years from the                comments. FRA does not anticipate
                                                    physical qualification standard                         scheduling a public hearing in                        AGENCY:  Office of Foreign Assets
                                                    concerning hearing: Martin Anthony                      connection with these proceedings since               Control, Treasury.
                                                    Bystrycki (FL); Ronald Craver, Sr. (TX);                the facts do not appear to warrant a                  ACTION: Notice.
                                                    Byron Davis (MS); Stephen Digiovanna                    hearing. If any interested party desires
                                                    (PA); Bruce Howard Dunn (LA);                           an opportunity for oral comment, they                 SUMMARY:    The Treasury Department’s
                                                    Brandon Thomas Londo (TX); George T.                    should notify FRA, in writing, before                 Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
                                                    Moore (GA); Robert J. Pippin (SD); Scott                the end of the comment period and                     is publishing the name of one
                                                    A. Perdue (GA); Adalberto Rodriguez                     specify the basis for their request.                  individual whose property and interests
                                                    (NY); David Rodriguez (TX); Melvin                                                                            in property are blocked pursuant to
                                                                                                              All communications concerning these
                                                    Randall Ross (OH); Abderrazek                                                                                 Executive Order 13224 of September 23,
                                                                                                            proceedings should identify the
                                                    Merjoune (MD); Seth Lee Shannon                                                                               2001, ‘‘Blocking Property and
                                                                                                            appropriate docket number and may be
                                                    (WA); Thomas D. Sneer (MN); Juan                                                                              Prohibiting Transactions With Persons
                                                                                                            submitted by any of the following
                                                    Sloan (CA); and Charles F. Wirick, IV                                                                         Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or
                                                                                                            methods:
                                                    (MD).                                                                                                         Support Terrorism.’’
                                                                                                              • Web site: http://
                                                      Issued on: September 29, 2015.                                                                              DATES: OFAC’s actions described in this
                                                                                                            www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
                                                    Larry W. Minor,                                         instructions for submitting comments.                 notice are effective on October 2, 2015.
                                                    Associate Administrator for Policy.                                                                           FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                              • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                    [FR Doc. 2015–25497 Filed 10–6–15; 8:45 am]                                                                   Associate Director for Global Targeting,
                                                                                                              • Mail: Docket Operations Facility,
                                                    BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P                                                                                        tel.: 202/622–2420, Assistant Director
                                                                                                            U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
                                                                                                                                                                  for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation,
                                                                                                            New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140,
                                                                                                                                                                  tel.: 202/622–2490, Assistant Director
                                                    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            Washington, DC 20590.
                                                                                                                                                                  for Licensing, tel.: 202/622–2480, Office
                                                                                                              • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey                    of Foreign Assets Control, or Chief
                                                    Federal Railroad Administration                         Avenue SE., Room W12–140,                             Counsel (Foreign Assets Control), tel.:
                                                                                                            Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.                  202/622–2410, Office of the General
                                                    [Docket Number FRA–2015–0056]                           and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                    Counsel, Department of the Treasury
                                                                                                            except Federal Holidays.                              (not toll free numbers).
                                                    Petition for Waiver of Compliance
                                                                                                              Communications received by                          SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                      In accordance with part 211 of Title                  November 6, 2015 will be considered by
                                                                                                            FRA before final action is taken.                     Electronic and Facsimile Availability
                                                    49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
                                                    this document provides the public                       Comments received after that date will                  The SDN List and additional
                                                    notice that by a document dated May                     be considered as far as practicable.                  information concerning OFAC sanctions
                                                    30, 2015, the Maine Yacht Center, LLC                     Anyone is able to search the                        programs are available from OFAC’s
                                                    (MYC) has petitioned the Federal                        electronic form of any written                        Web site (www.treasury.gov/ofac).
                                                    Railroad Administration (FRA) for a                     communications and comments                           Certain general information pertaining
                                                    waiver of compliance from certain                       received into any of our dockets by the               to OFAC’s sanctions programs is also
                                                    provisions of the Federal railroad safety               name of the individual submitting the                 available via facsimile through a 24-
                                                    regulations contained at 49 CFR part                    comment (or signing the document, if                  hour fax-on-demand service, tel.: 202/
                                                    215–Railroad Freight Car Safety                         submitted on behalf of an association,                622–0077.
                                                    Standards. FRA assigned the petition                    business, labor union, etc.). In                      Notice of OFAC Actions
                                                    Docket Number FRA–2015–0056.                            accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT
                                                      In an effort to increase business, MYC                solicits comments from the public to                     On October 2, 2015, OFAC blocked
                                                    wants to build a self-propelled carrier,                better inform its processes. DOT posts                the property and interests in property of
                                                    for boats 30 to 40 or more feet in length,              these comments, without edit, including               the following individual pursuant to
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                                                    that will travel one-half mile over the St.             any personal information the                          E.O. 13224, ‘‘Blocking Property and
                                                    Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad from a                     commenter provides, to                                Prohibiting Transactions With Persons
                                                    waterfront facility to a storage facility.              www.regulations.gov, as described in                  Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or
                                                    The limiting factor for over-the-road                   the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–                Support Terrorism’’:
                                                    movement of boats is a fixed bridge                     14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at                    1. MUTHANA, Aseel (a.k.a. ‘‘Abu
                                                    height of 14 feet. Using rail would allow               www.dot.gov/privacy. See also http://                      Fariss’’), Syria; DOB 1996 or 1997;
                                                    MYC to move larger boats using a route                  www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice                        nationality United Kingdom
                                                    with a fixed bridge height of 18 feet.                  for the privacy notice of regulations.gov.                 (individual) [SDGT]


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of final disposition.
DatesThe exemptions are effective October 7, 2015. The exemptions expire on October 10, 2017.
ContactCharles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202) 366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FR Citation80 FR 60747 

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