80 FR 67476 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 211 (November 2, 2015)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 211 (November 2, 2015)
| Page Range | 67476-67480 | |
| FR Document | 2015-27882 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 211 (Monday, November 2, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 67476-67480] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-27882] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0070] 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 36 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 December 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-2015-0070 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: Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, (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 [[Page 67477]] 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 36 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 Raymond H. Annis Mr. Annis, 72, has had pseudophakia and macular degeneration in his right eye since 2013. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left eye, 20/40. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``The above mentioned are the results of his testing, Given these results, it is my medical opinion that he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Annis reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 30,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 29 years, accumulating 3.48 million 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. Joseph A. Basista Mr. Basista, 51, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. 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, ``In my opinion, Mr. Basista has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Basista reported that he has driven straight trucks for 26 years, accumulating 130,000 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. James T. Bauer Mr. Bauer, 76, has had a retinal vein occlusion in his left eye since 1994. 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, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Bauer has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bauer reported that he has driven straight trucks for 37 years, accumulating 444,000 miles. He holds a Class BM CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Duane W. Brzuchalski Mr. Brzuchalski, 55, has had a chronic retinal detachment in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is my medical opinion that Duane Brzuchalski has sufficient vision and visual ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Brzuchalski reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 450,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for 24 years, accumulating 1.68 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Arizona. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. John D. Burns Jr. Mr. Burns, 51, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``He has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Burns reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 660,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Stephen J. Calandrino Mr. Calandrino, 59, has had strabismic amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``He undoubtedly has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks needed to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Calandrino reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 300,000 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. Randall S. Canedy Mr. Canedy, 63, has had amblyopia in his right eye since 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, ``In my opinion when wearing his glasses Mr. Canedy has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Canedy reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 31 years, accumulating 1.4 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. Rufus A. Dennis Mr. Dennis, 68, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a traumatic incident at birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``External examination of Mr. Dennis' left eye revealed that the cornea in his left eye is opacified, his pupil is irregular, miotic, and displaced infero-nasally . . . Mr. Dennis stated that he has had a commercial drivers [sic] license for at least 30-35 years with this condition. I see no reason why he shouldn't be granted his health card at the present time.'' Mr. Dennis reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 480,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Tennessee. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. David Diamond Mr. Diamond, 44, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, David has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Diamond reported that he has driven straight trucks for 22 years, accumulating 77,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. David D. Frey Mr. Frey, 71, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, [[Page 67478]] and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, this patient has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Frey reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 1 million miles. He holds an operator's license from Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jason T. Glaude Mr. Glaude, 41, has had a partial coloboma of optic nerve in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, 20/50. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Jason certainly satisfies the requirements to legally drive and operate a commercial vehicle and his reduced acuity in the left eye is stable and poses no risks.'' Mr. Glaude reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 750,000 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. Patrick Griffin Mr. Griffin, 39, 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, ``In my opinion he does have good enough vision, visual fields, and visual sensory functioning to safely operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Griffin reported that he has driven straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating 1.7 million miles. He holds an operator's license from Oklahoma. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Roger J. Hansen Mr. Hansen, 60, has had a branch retinal artery occlusion in his left eye since 2005. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/150. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In the doctor's medical opinion, Mr. Hansen has perfect vision and visual function in his right eye to drive safely and he has been driving safely in the past 10 years with some deficit in his left eye . . . If he has been granted to operate commercial vehicles in the past, I do not see a reason to not grant him to do so now.'' Mr. Hansen reported that he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 1.19 million miles. He holds an operator's license from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash, to which he did not contribute and for which he was not cited, and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded the speed limit by 11 mph. Elvin M. Hursh Mr. Hursh, 71, has had a prosthetic right eye since 1995. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Hursh has the acuity, visual field, and color vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hursh reported that he has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 27,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Tommy R. Jefferies Mr. Jefferies, 48, has had refractive 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 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Jefferies has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Jefferies reported that he has driven straight trucks for 19 years, accumulating 741,000 miles. He holds a Class E CDL from Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jeffrey A. Keefer Mr. Keefer, 53, has a corneal scar in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Keefer has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks associated with driving a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Keefer reported that he has driven straight trucks for 36 years, accumulating 162,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 99,000 miles. He holds a Class D CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Dale R. Knuppel Mr. Knuppel, 60, has had macular edema in his right eye since 2004. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150, and in his left eye, 20/ 30. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I hereby certify that in my medical opinion, the applicant has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).'' Mr. Knuppel reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 39 years, accumulating 1.76 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado. 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 14 mph. James J. Kopesky Mr. Kopesky, 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, no light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I certify that in my professional opinion, Mr. James Kopesky has sufficient vision to perfom [sic] the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Kopesky reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 1.875 million miles. He holds an operator's license from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Richard W. Korthanke Mr. Korthanke, 61, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye since 2013. 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, ``Richard has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Korthanke reported that he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 42,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 14 years, accumulating 70,000 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. William E. Leimkuehler Mr. Leimkuehler, 63, 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, 20/1250. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``His vision is clear and sufficient to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Leimkuehler reported that he has driven straight trucks for 28 years, accumulating 1.4 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 14 years, accumulating 980,000 miles. He holds a Class AM1 [[Page 67479]] CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash, to which he contributed to by unsafe starting, and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Michael R. Letson Mr. Letson, 54, has had complete loss of vision in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``He has 130 degrees of vision in the left eye, and it is my opinion that Mr. Letson has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Letson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 96,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jose A. Marco Mr. Marco, 50, has had amblyopia secondary to a mild corneal leukoma in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``He does have amblyopia in his right eye which accounts for the visual loss secondary to a mild corneal leukoma . . . This suggests he should not be denied a commercial driver's license with the appropriate considerations listed above.'' Mr. Marco reported that he has driven straight trucks for 29 years, accumulating 1.51 million miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 29 years, accumulating 1.51 million miles, and buses for 15 years, accumulating 150,000 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. Cole W. McLaughlin Mr. McLaughlin, 27, has complications due to fibrovascular ingrowth in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 2011. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion, I do believe he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. McLaughlin reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 1,250 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating 40,000 miles, and buses for 5 years, accumulating 500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from South Dakota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Javier R. Morales Mr. Morales, 48, has had a macular scar in his right eye since 2000. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion he has sufficient vision to preform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Morales reported that he has driven straight trucks for 23 years, accumulating 460,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Clarence L. Ogle Mr. Ogle, 63, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/300, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is my opinion that refractive amblyopia for Mr. Ogle does not affect his ability to drive. I think he can perform the task of operating a commercial vehicle without restriction.'' Mr. Ogle reported that he has driven straight trucks for 45 years, accumulating 562,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 18 years, accumulating 1.26 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from South Dakota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Roy A. Quesada Mr. Quesada, 43, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Based on these findings and in my experience as a physician, he has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Quesada reported that he has driven straight trucks for 21 years, accumulating 210,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 21 years, accumulating 210,000 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. Rafael Quintero Mr. Quintero, 51, has had 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, ``He does perceive light and balance through the eye and is capable of a binocular field and should perform adequately as a truck driver.'' Mr. Quintero reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 15,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 18 years, accumulating 2.25 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. 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 10 percent or more. Clark M. Robinson Mr. Robinson, 63, has had macular degeneration in his left eye since 2010. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, hand motion. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is my opinion at this time, that Mr. Robinson has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Robinson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 1.2 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating 2 million miles. He holds an operator's license from South Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Donald L. Schoendienst Mr. Schoendienst, 61, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated that Mr. Schoendienst does have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a CMV. Mr. Schoendienst reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 165,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Wesley C. Slattery Mr. Slattery, 49, has had anisotropic amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I feel he does have sufficient vision to perform all driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Slattery reported that he has driven straight trucks for 37 years, accumulating 259,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 22 years, [[Page 67480]] accumulating 308,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Kansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. James J. Slemmer, Jr. Mr. Slemmer, 73, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I, Lou Mastrian OD, certify that James Slemmer has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle based on the findings from his examination on May 7, 2015.'' Mr. Slemmer reported that he has driven straight trucks for 54 years, accumulating 350,000 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. Jeffrey W. Smith Mr. Smith, 68, has had Best disease in the macula of his right eye since 2002. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It appears to be stable in both eyes at this time. It appears he is doing fine at this time and would be able to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven buses for 5 years, accumulating 12,500 miles. He holds a Class C CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Mark R. Stevens Mr. Stevens, 56, has aniridia, bullous keratopathy, aphakia, and exotropia in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Stevens has sufficient visual function to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Stevens reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 1.5 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Kevin A. Szafranski Mr. Szafranski, 33, has a retinal detachment in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 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 medical opinion, Kevin has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Szafranski reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 31,200 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from North Dakota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Gerry W. Talbott Mr. Talbott, 53, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/ 200. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Talbott has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Talbott reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 3.5 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 1.25 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Raymond W. Teemer Mr. Teemer, 31, has hypertropia and exotropia 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, 20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In summary, this patient is a monocular status patient, and has been operating a commercial vehicle for five years without incident.'' Mr. Teemer reported that he has driven straight trucks for 4.5 years, accumulating 42,750 miles. He holds an operator's license from New Jersey. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no 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. 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-2015-0070 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. . 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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: October 22, 2015. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2015-27882 Filed 10-30-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an submit them in an unbound format, no comments will be investigated by
examination in 2014, his optometrist larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued
stated, ‘‘Although the vision in his right copying and electronic filing. If you the day after the comment period closes.
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Submitting Comments Administration a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
If you submit a comment, please Friday, except Federal holidays. The
[Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0070] FDMS is available 24 hours each day,
include the docket number for this
notice, indicate the specific section of Qualification of Drivers; Exemption 365 days each year. If you want
this document to which each comment Applications; Vision acknowledgment that we received your
applies, and provide a reason for each comments, please include a self-
suggestion or recommendation. You AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety addressed, stamped envelope or
may submit your comments and Administration (FMCSA), DOT. postcard or print the acknowledgement
material online or by fax, mail, or hand ACTION: Notice of applications for page that appears after submitting
delivery, but please use only one of exemptions; request for comments. comments on-line.
these means. FMCSA recommends that Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
you include your name and a mailing SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
address, an email address, or a phone applications from 36 individuals for from the public to better inform its
number in the body of your document exemption from the vision requirement rulemaking process. DOT posts these
so the Agency can contact you if it has in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments, without edit, including any
questions regarding your submission. Regulations. They are unable to meet personal information the commenter
To submit your comment online, go to the vision requirement in one eye for provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
http://www.regulations.gov and put the various reasons. The exemptions will described in the system of records
docket number FMCSA–2015–0071 in enable these individuals to operate notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
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When the new screen appears, click on interstate commerce without meeting FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your the prescribed vision requirement in Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
comment into the text box in the one eye. If granted, the exemptions Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
following screen. Choose whether you would enable these individuals to fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
are submitting your comment as an qualify as drivers of commercial motor Department of Transportation, 1200
individual or on behalf of a third party vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
and then submit. If you submit your DATES: Comments must be received on 224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
comments by mail or hand delivery, or before December 2, 2015. All Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except James T. Bauer His driving record for the last 3 years
Federal holidays. If you have questions Mr. Bauer, 76, has had a retinal vein shows no crashes and no convictions for
regarding viewing or submitting occlusion in his left eye since 1994. The moving violations in a CMV.
material to the docket, contact Docket visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, Randall S. Canedy
Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. and in his left eye, 20/100. Following an
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Mr. Canedy, 63, has had amblyopia in
examination in 2015, his optometrist
his right eye since childhood. The
I. Background stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Mr.
Bauer has sufficient vision to perform visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50,
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the driving tasks required to operate a and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
FMCSA may grant an exemption from commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Bauer examination in 2015, his optometrist
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety reported that he has driven straight stated, ‘‘In my opinion when wearing
Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds trucks for 37 years, accumulating his glasses Mr. Canedy has sufficient
‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a 444,000 miles. He holds a Class BM CDL vision to perform the driving tasks
level of safety that is equivalent to or from Pennsylvania. His driving record required to operate a commercial
greater than the level that would be for the last 3 years shows no crashes and vehicle.’’ Mr. Canedy reported that he
achieved absent such exemption.’’ no convictions for moving violations in has driven tractor-trailer combinations
FMCSA can renew exemptions at the a CMV. for 31 years, accumulating 1.4 million
end of each 2-year period. The 36 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
individuals listed in this notice have Duane W. Brzuchalski Pennsylvania. His driving record for the
each requested such an exemption from Mr. Brzuchalski, 55, has had a chronic last 3 years shows no crashes and no
the vision requirement in 49 CFR retinal detachment in his left eye since convictions for moving violations in a
391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers childhood. The visual acuity in his right CMV.
of CMVs in interstate commerce. eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light Rufus A. Dennis
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate perception. Following an examination
the qualifications of each applicant to in 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘It is my Mr. Dennis, 68, has complete loss of
determine whether granting an medical opinion that Duane Brzuchalski vision in his left eye due to a traumatic
exemption will achieve the required has sufficient vision and visual ability incident at birth. The visual acuity in
level of safety mandated by statute. to safely operate a commercial vehicle.’’ his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye,
Mr. Brzuchalski reported that he has no light perception. Following an
II. Qualifications of Applicants driven straight trucks for 10 years, examination in 2015, his optometrist
Raymond H. Annis accumulating 450,000 miles, and stated, ‘‘External examination of Mr.
tractor-trailer combinations for 24 years, Dennis’ left eye revealed that the cornea
Mr. Annis, 72, has had pseudophakia in his left eye is opacified, his pupil is
accumulating 1.68 million miles. He
and macular degeneration in his right irregular, miotic, and displaced infero-
holds a Class A CDL from Arizona. His
eye since 2013. The visual acuity in his nasally . . . Mr. Dennis stated that he
driving record for the last 3 years shows
right eye is 20/70, and in his left eye, has had a commercial drivers [sic]
no crashes and no convictions for
20/40. Following an examination in moving violations in a CMV. license for at least 30–35 years with this
2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘The condition. I see no reason why he
above mentioned are the results of his John D. Burns Jr. shouldn’t be granted his health card at
testing, Given these results, it is my Mr. Burns, 51, has had amblyopia in the present time.’’ Mr. Dennis reported
medical opinion that he has sufficient his left eye since birth. The visual acuity that he has driven straight trucks for 15
vision to perform the driving tasks in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left years, accumulating 480,000 miles. He
required to operate a commercial eye, counting fingers. Following an holds a Class A CDL from Tennessee.
vehicle.’’ Mr. Annis reported that he has examination in 2015, his His driving record for the last 3 years
driven straight trucks for 2 years, ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘He has shows no crashes and no convictions for
accumulating 30,000 miles, and tractor- sufficient vision to perform the driving moving violations in a CMV.
trailer combinations for 29 years, tasks required to operate a commercial
accumulating 3.48 million miles. He vehicle.’’ Mr. Burns reported that he has David Diamond
holds a Class A CDL from California. driven straight trucks for 30 years, Mr. Diamond, 44, has had refractive
His driving record for the last 3 years accumulating 660,000 miles. He holds amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
shows no crashes and no convictions for an operator’s license from New York. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
moving violations in a CMV. His driving record for the last 3 years 150, and in his left eye, 20/20.
Joseph A. Basista shows no crashes and no convictions for Following an examination in 2014, his
moving violations in a CMV. optometrist stated, ‘‘In my opinion,
Mr. Basista, 51, has had amblyopia in David has sufficient vision to perform
his right eye since birth. The visual Stephen J. Calandrino
driving tasks required to operate a
acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in Mr. Calandrino, 59, has had commercial vehicle.’’
his left eye, 20/20. Following an strabismic amblyopia in his right eye Mr. Diamond reported that he has
examination in 2015, his optometrist since childhood. The visual acuity in driven straight trucks for 22 years,
stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr. Basista has his right eye is 20/100, and in his left accumulating 77,000 miles. He holds a
sufficient vision to perform driving eye, 20/25. Following an examination in
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Class B CDL from Illinois. His driving
tasks required to operate a commercial 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘He record for the last 3 years shows no
vehicle.’’ Mr. Basista reported that he undoubtedly has sufficient vision to crashes and no convictions for moving
has driven straight trucks for 26 years, perform the driving tasks needed to violations in a CMV.
accumulating 130,000 miles. He holds operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
an operator’s license from Pennsylvania. Calandrino reported that he has driven David D. Frey
His driving record for the last 3 years straight trucks for 20 years, Mr. Frey, 71, has had amblyopia in
shows no crashes and no convictions for accumulating 300,000 miles. He holds his right eye since childhood. The
moving violations in a CMV. an operator’s license from Pennsylvania. visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50,
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and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an Wisconsin. His driving record for the examination in 2015, his optometrist
examination in 2014, his optometrist last 3 years shows one crash, to which stated, ‘‘I hereby certify that in my
stated, ‘‘In my opinion, this patient has he did not contribute and for which he medical opinion, the applicant has
sufficient vision to operate a was not cited, and one conviction for a sufficient vision to perform the driving
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Frey reported moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded tasks required to safely operate a
that he has driven straight trucks for 25 the speed limit by 11 mph. commercial motor vehicle (CMV).’’ Mr.
years, accumulating 1 million miles. He Knuppel reported that he has driven
Elvin M. Hursh tractor-trailer combinations for 39 years,
holds an operator’s license from Florida.
His driving record for the last 3 years Mr. Hursh, 71, has had a prosthetic accumulating 1.76 million miles. He
shows no crashes and no convictions for right eye since 1995. The visual acuity holds a Class A CDL from Colorado. His
moving violations in a CMV. in his right eye is no light perception, driving record for the last 3 years shows
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an no crashes and one conviction for a
Jason T. Glaude examination in 2015, his optometrist moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded
Mr. Glaude, 41, has had a partial stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr. Hursh has the speed limit by 14 mph.
coloboma of optic nerve in his left eye the acuity, visual field, and color vision
since birth. The visual acuity in his James J. Kopesky
to perform the driving tasks required to
right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Mr. Kopesky, 58, has had amblyopia
20/50. Following an examination in Hursh reported that he has driven in his left eye since childhood. The
2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Jason straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
certainly satisfies the requirements to 27,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL and in his left eye, no light perception.
legally drive and operate a commercial from Pennsylvania. His driving record Following an examination in 2015, his
vehicle and his reduced acuity in the for the last 3 years shows no crashes and optometrist stated, ‘‘I certify that in my
left eye is stable and poses no risks.’’ no convictions for moving violations in professional opinion, Mr. James
Mr. Glaude reported that he has driven a CMV. Kopesky has sufficient vision to perfom
straight trucks for 15 years, [sic] the driving tasks required to
accumulating 750,000 miles. He holds a Tommy R. Jefferies operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Class B CDL from Maine. His driving Mr. Jefferies, 48, has had refractive Kopesky reported that he has driven
record for the last 3 years shows no amblyopia in his left eye since birth. straight trucks for 25 years,
crashes and no convictions for moving The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ accumulating 1.875 million miles. He
violations in a CMV. 20, and in his left eye, 20/200. holds an operator’s license from
Following an examination in 2015, his Wisconsin. His driving record for the
Patrick Griffin
optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical last 3 years shows no crashes and no
Mr. Griffin, 39, has had amblyopia in opinion, Mr. Jefferies has sufficient convictions for moving violations in a
his right eye since childhood. The vision to perform the driving tasks CMV.
visual acuity in his right eye is hand required to operate a commercial
motion, and in his left eye, 20/20. Richard W. Korthanke
vehicle.’’ Mr. Jefferies reported that he
Following an examination in 2015, his has driven straight trucks for 19 years, Mr. Korthanke, 61, has had a retinal
optometrist stated, ‘‘In my opinion he accumulating 741,000 miles. He holds a detachment in his right eye since 2013.
does have good enough vision, visual Class E CDL from Florida. His driving The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
fields, and visual sensory functioning to record for the last 3 years shows no 200, and in his left eye, 20/20.
safely operate a commercial vehicle.’’ crashes and no convictions for moving Following an examination in 2015, his
Mr. Griffin reported that he has driven violations in a CMV. optometrist stated, ‘‘Richard has
straight trucks for 18 years, sufficient vision to perform the driving
accumulating 1.7 million miles. He Jeffrey A. Keefer tasks required to operate a commercial
holds an operator’s license from Mr. Keefer, 53, has a corneal scar in vehicle.’’ Mr. Korthanke reported that
Oklahoma. His driving record for the his right eye due to a traumatic incident he has driven straight trucks for 14
last 3 years shows no crashes and no in childhood. The visual acuity in his years, accumulating 42,000 miles, and
convictions for moving violations in a right eye is counting fingers, and in his tractor-trailer combinations for 14 years,
CMV. left eye, 20/15. Following an accumulating 70,000 miles. He holds a
examination in 2015, his optometrist Class A CDL from Kansas. His driving
Roger J. Hansen
stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Mr. record for the last 3 years shows no
Mr. Hansen, 60, has had a branch Keefer has sufficient vision to perform crashes and no convictions for moving
retinal artery occlusion in his left eye the driving tasks associated with driving violations in a CMV.
since 2005. The visual acuity in his a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Keefer
right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, William E. Leimkuehler
reported that he has driven straight
20/150. Following an examination in trucks for 36 years, accumulating Mr. Leimkuehler, 63, has had
2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In 162,000 miles, and tractor-trailer refractive amblyopia in his left eye since
the doctor’s medical opinion, Mr. combinations for 30 years, accumulating childhood. The visual acuity in his right
Hansen has perfect vision and visual 99,000 miles. He holds a Class D CDL eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
function in his right eye to drive safely from Ohio. His driving record for the 1250. Following an examination in
and he has been driving safely in the 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘His vision
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last 3 years shows no crashes and no
past 10 years with some deficit in his convictions for moving violations in a is clear and sufficient to perform the
left eye . . . If he has been granted to CMV. driving tasks required to operate a
operate commercial vehicles in the past, commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Leimkuehler
I do not see a reason to not grant him Dale R. Knuppel reported that he has driven straight
to do so now.’’ Mr. Hansen reported that Mr. Knuppel, 60, has had macular trucks for 28 years, accumulating 1.4
he has driven straight trucks for 14 edema in his right eye since 2004. The million miles, and tractor-trailer
years, accumulating 1.19 million miles. visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150, combinations for 14 years, accumulating
He holds an operator’s license from and in his left eye, 20/30. Following an 980,000 miles. He holds a Class AM1
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accumulating 308,000 miles. He holds visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, material online or by fax, mail, or hand
an operator’s license from Kansas. His and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an delivery, but please use only one of
driving record for the last 3 years shows examination in 2015, his optometrist these means. FMCSA recommends that
no crashes and no convictions for stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Kevin you include your name and a mailing
moving violations in a CMV. has sufficient vision to perform the address, an email address, or a phone
driving tasks required to operate a number in the body of your document
James J. Slemmer, Jr.
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Szafranski so the Agency can contact you if it has
Mr. Slemmer, 73, has a prosthetic reported that he has driven straight questions regarding your submission.
right eye due to a traumatic incident in trucks for 3 years, accumulating 31,200
childhood. The visual acuity in his right miles. He holds a Class B CDL from To submit your comment online, go to
eye is no light perception, and in his left North Dakota. His driving record for the http://www.regulations.gov and put the
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in last 3 years shows no crashes and no docket number FMCSA–2015–0070 in
2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘I, Lou convictions for moving violations in a the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search.
Mastrian OD, certify that James CMV. When the new screen appears, click on
Slemmer has sufficient vision to ‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your
perform the driving tasks required to Gerry W. Talbott comment into the text box in the
operate a commercial vehicle based on Mr. Talbott, 53, has had amblyopia in following screen. Choose whether you
the findings from his examination on his left eye since childhood. The visual are submitting your comment as an
May 7, 2015.’’ Mr. Slemmer reported acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in individual or on behalf of a third party
that he has driven straight trucks for 54 his left eye, 20/200. Following an and then submit. . If you submit your
years, accumulating 350,000 miles. He examination in 2015, his comments by mail or hand delivery,
holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my medical submit them in an unbound format, no
His driving record for the last 3 years opinion, Mr. Talbott has sufficient larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for
shows no crashes and no convictions for vision to perform the driving tasks copying and electronic filing. If you
moving violations in a CMV. required to operate a commercial submit comments by mail and would
vehicle.’’ Mr. Talbott reported that he like to know that they reached the
Jeffrey W. Smith
has driven straight trucks for 35 years,
Mr. Smith, 68, has had Best disease in facility, please enclose a stamped, self-
accumulating 3.5 million miles, and
the macula of his right eye since 2002. addressed postcard or envelope.
tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years,
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ accumulating 1.25 million miles. He FMCSA will consider all comments
100, and in his left eye, 20/25. holds a Class AM CDL from Virginia. and material received during the
Following an examination in 2015, his His driving record for the last 3 years comment period and may change this
optometrist stated, ‘‘It appears to be shows no crashes and no convictions for notice based on your comments.
stable in both eyes at this time. It moving violations in a CMV.
appears he is doing fine at this time and Viewing Comments and Documents
would be able to drive a commercial Raymond W. Teemer
To view comments, as well as
vehicle.’’ Mr. Smith reported that he has Mr. Teemer, 31, has hypertropia and
documents mentioned in this preamble
driven buses for 5 years, accumulating exotropia in his left eye due to a
as being available in the docket, go to
12,500 miles. He holds a Class C CDL traumatic incident in childhood. The
from North Carolina. His driving record visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, http://www.regulations.gov and insert
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an the docket number FMCSA–2015–0070
no convictions for moving violations in examination in 2015, his in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click
a CMV. ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In summary, ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket
this patient is a monocular status Folder’’ button and choose the
Mark R. Stevens document listed to review. If you do not
patient, and has been operating a
Mr. Stevens, 56, has aniridia, bullous commercial vehicle for five years have access to the Internet, you may
keratopathy, aphakia, and exotropia in without incident.’’ Mr. Teemer reported view the docket online by visiting the
his right eye due to a traumatic incident that he has driven straight trucks for 4.5 Docket Management Facility in Room
in childhood. The visual acuity in his years, accumulating 42,750 miles. He W12–140 on the ground floor of the
right eye is counting fingers, and in his holds an operator’s license from New DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey
left eye, 20/15. Following an Jersey. His driving record for the last 3 Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
examination in 2015, his years shows no crashes and no between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my opinion, convictions for moving violations in a through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Mr. Stevens has sufficient visual CMV.
function to perform the driving tasks Issued on: October 22, 2015.
required to operate a commercial III. Public Participation and Request for Larry W. Minor,
vehicle.’’ Mr. Stevens reported that he Comments Associate Administrator for Policy.
has driven tractor-trailer combinations FMCSA encourages you to participate [FR Doc. 2015–27882 Filed 10–30–15; 8:45 am]
for 30 years, accumulating 1.5 million by submitting comments and related BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from materials.
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Iowa. His driving record for the last 3
Submitting Comments
years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a If you submit a comment, please
CMV. include the docket number for this
notice, indicate the specific section of
Kevin A. Szafranski this document to which each comment
Mr. Szafranski, 33, has a retinal applies, and provide a reason for each
detachment in his right eye due to a suggestion or recommendation. You
traumatic incident in childhood. The may submit your comments and
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before December 2, 2015. All comments will be investigated by FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued the day after the comment period closes. | |
| Contact | Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, (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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