80 FR 79414 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 244 (December 21, 2015)

Page Range		79414-79417
FR Document		2015-31977

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 19 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.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0345]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

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

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 19 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 January 20, 2016. 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-2015-0345 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, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
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 19 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.

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II. Qualifications of Applicants

Raed A. Abdelrahim

Mr. Abdelrahim, 48, has a phthisis left eye due to a traumatic
incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and
in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2015,
his optometrist stated, ``His Right [sic] eye vision without correction
is 20/20 and his field of view is full to 120 degrees. Based on these
findings I feel he has sufficient vision to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Abdelrahim reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 4 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations
for 1 year, accumulating 50,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New
Hampshire. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he failed to obey a
traffic signal.

Dominic A. Berube

Mr. Berube, 53, has had a central serous chorioretinopathy in his
right eye since 2005. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and
in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2015, his
ophthalmologist stated, ``I [sic] my medical opinion, Mr. Berube has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Berube reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 20 years, accumulating 260,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
from Massachusetts. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Gary L. Best

Mr. Best, 66, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
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, ``No
medicalvisual [sic] contraindications to operating a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Best reported that he has driven straight trucks for 11
years, accumulating 330,000 miles. He holds a Class CA CDL from
Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Therron K. Billings

Mr. Billings, 49, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left
eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``I feel that Mr. Billings sees very well with his
right eye and his visual field is full with minimal restrictions and
his reduced vision in his left eye should not affect his ability to
perform his job . . . Based on the requirements you have listed, he has
sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Billings
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating
57,500 miles. He holds a Class M operator's license from Virginia. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.

Lucien A. Fregeau

Mr. Fregeau, 68, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in his
left eye, 20/30. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``OD: Vision 20/60, OS: Vision 20/30, based on this history . .
. my judgement is that he can drive this commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Fregeau reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years,
accumulating 500,000 miles. He holds a Class D operator's license from
Connecticut. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Michael A. Gibbons

Mr. Gibbons, 62, has had optic neuropathy in his right eye since
2011. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left eye,
20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated,
``In my opinion, Michael has a sufficient [sic] when tested, as well as
vision overall, to continue his driving of commercial vehicles.'' Mr.
Gibbons reported that he has driven straight trucks for 26 years,
accumulating 390,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 26
years, accumulating 390,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL license from
Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Fred M. Hill, Jr.

Mr. Hill, 71, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic incident
in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in his
left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his
ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr. Hill has had only one eye since the age
of 12 . . . I expect Mr. Hill to continue to drive well and have no
reason to believe he will not continue to drive his commercial truck
well.'' Mr. Hill reported that he has driven straight trucks for 8
years, accumulating 80,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Louisiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Freddie H. Johnson

Mr. Johnson, 42, 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, ``It is my medical opinion that Freddie
Johnson has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Johnson reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 322,500 miles. He holds an
operator's license from Idaho. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Timothy C. Kohn

Mr. Kohn, 34, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is
no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an
examination in 201X, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Kohn has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Kohn reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12
years, accumulating 6,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 4
years, accumulating 18,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

John D. Morgan

Mr. Morgan, 44, has central vision loss in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1996. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
150, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``I feel that Mr. Morgan meets the monocular
criteria to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle with his left eye only.'' Mr. Morgan reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 19 years, accumulating 95,760 miles and
tractor-trailer combinations for 19 years, accumulating 205,200 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.

Brian M. Olivas

Mr. Olivas, 26, 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

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stated, ``In my professional opinion he has sufficient vision to
perform the task of driving a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Olivas reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 180,000
miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Texas. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

Douglas Pitts

Mr. Pitts, 54, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a
traumatic incident in 2001. 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, ``Considering that his visual defiency
[sic] has been stable for 14 years, it is my medical opinion that
Douglas Pitts has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Pitts reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years,
accumulating 450,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 30
years, accumulating 1.5 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL license
from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes one
conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded the speed limit
by 13 mph.

Jesus R. Ponce

Mr. Ponce, 50, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic incident in 1982. The visual acuity in his right eye is no
light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination
in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I believe that Mr. Ponce has
sufficient vision in his left eye in order to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Ponce reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 230,880 miles and
buses for 10 years, accumulating 230,880 miles. He holds a Class B CDL
from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Eddie R. Schaef

Mr. Schaef, 67, has had pseudophakia in his left eye since 2011.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left eye, 20/
50. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my
medical opinion, Mr. Schaef has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Schaef
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating
500,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Texas. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.

Brian J. Stoltie

Mr. Stoltie, 35, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye
since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in
his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``Mr. Stoltie does have sufficient vision uncorrected to
operate a commercial vehicle, however a contact lens in the right eye
is recommended to maximize his visual acuity.'' Mr. Stoltie reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 1 million
miles. He holds a Class D 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.

Terry A. Strong

Mr. Strong, 69, has had partial optic atrophy in his left eye since
1985. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye,
20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I
have examined Mr. Strong and find that he has sufficient vision, field
of view, and experience to safely preform driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Strong reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 48 years, accumulating 1.68 million miles and
tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 75,000 miles.
He holds an operator's license from California. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Michael A. Terry

Mr. Terry, 58, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye since
2007. The visual acuity in his right eye is light perception, and in
his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``In my medical opinion, Michael has sufficient vision to
perform the visual tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Terry reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for
30 years, accumulating 2.55 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Indiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Russell A. Wilkinson

Mr. Wilkinson, 60, has optic atrophy in his left eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1974. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
25, and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his
ophthalmologist stated, ``Overall, his level of vision should enable
him to safely drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Wilkinson reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating 570,000 miles
and tractor-trailer combinations for 38 years, accumulating 1.9 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Florida. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.

Timothy W. Youngblood, Jr.

Mr. Youngblood, 39, has had complete loss of vision in his left eye
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his
left eye, hand motion. Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Youngblood has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Youngblood reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 450,000 miles and tractor-
trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 450,000 miles. He holds
a Class AM CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

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-2015-0345 in the ``Keyword'' box, and click
``Search. When the new screen appears, click on ``Comment Now!'' button
and type your comment into the text box in the following screen. Choose
whether you are submitting your comment as an individual or on behalf
of a third party and then submit. If you submit your comments by mail
or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/
2\ by 11 inches, suitable for

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copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would
like to know that they reached the facility, please enclose a stamped,
self-addressed postcard or envelope.
FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the
comment period and may change this notice based on your comments.

Viewing Comments and Documents

To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov and
insert the docket number FMCSA-2015-0345 in the ``Keyword'' box and
click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' button and choose
the document listed to review. If you do not have access to the
Internet, you may view the docket online by visiting the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the DOT West
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Issued on: December 9, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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Administration
Exemption a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
[Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0345] Friday, except Federal holidays. The
The Agency hereby grants the FDMS is available 24 hours each day,
exemption for a 2-year period, Qualification of Drivers; Exemption 365 days each year. If you want
beginning December 21, 2015 and Applications; Vision acknowledgment that we received your
ending December 20, 2017. During the AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments, please include a self-
temporary exemption period, motor Administration (FMCSA), DOT. addressed, stamped envelope or
carriers will be allowed to operate postcard or print the acknowledgement
ACTION: Notice of applications for
CMVs manufactured by Volvo equipped page that appears after submitting
exemptions; request for comments. comments on-line.
with rain and ambient light detection
sensors placed on the lower part of the SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
passenger side of the windshield within applications from 19 individuals for U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
the bottom 7 inches of the area swept by exemption from the vision requirement from the public to better inform its
the wipers, outside the driver’s sight in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety rulemaking process. DOT posts these
lines to all mirrors, highway signs, Regulations. They are unable to meet comments, without edit, including any
signals, and view of the road ahead. The the vision requirement in one eye for personal information the commenter
exemption will be valid for 2 years various reasons. The exemptions will provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
unless rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The enable these individuals to operate described in the system of records
exemption will be rescinded if: (1) commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
Motor carriers and/or commercial motor interstate commerce without meeting be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
vehicles fail to comply with the terms the prescribed vision requirement in
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
and conditions of the exemption; (2) the one eye. If granted, the exemptions
would enable these individuals to Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
exemption has resulted in a lower level Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
of safety than was maintained before it qualify as drivers of commercial motor
vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
was granted; or (3) continuation of the Department of Transportation, 1200
exemption would not be consistent with DATES: Comments must be received on
New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. or before January 20, 2016. All 113, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
31136(e) and 31315(b). comments will be investigated by Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
Interested parties possessing FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued Monday through Friday, except Federal
information that would demonstrate the day after the comment period closes. holidays. If you have questions
that motor carriers operating Volvo ADDRESSES: You may submit comments regarding viewing or submitting
CMVs equipped with rain and ambient bearing the Federal Docket Management material to the docket, contact Docket
light sensors are not achieving the System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
requisite statutory level of safety should 2015–0345 using any of the following
methods: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
immediately notify FMCSA. The
Agency will evaluate any such • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to I. Background
information and, if safety is being http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
compromised or if the continuation of on-line instructions for submitting Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
the exemption is not consistent with 49 comments. FMCSA may grant an exemption from
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), will take • Mail: Docket Management Facility; the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds
immediate steps to revoke the
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a
exemption.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, level of safety that is equivalent to or
Preemption Washington, DC 20590–0001. greater than the level that would be
• Hand Delivery: West Building achieved absent such exemption.’’
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 FMCSA can renew exemptions at the
31313(d), as implemented by 49 CFR New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, end of each 2-year period. The 19
381.600, during the period this DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday individuals listed in this notice have
exemption is in effect, no State shall through Friday, except Federal each requested such an exemption from
enforce any law or regulation applicable
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Holidays. the vision requirement in 49 CFR
to interstate commerce that conflicts • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers
with or is inconsistent with this Instructions: Each submission must of CMVs in interstate commerce.
exemption with respect to a firm or include the Agency name and the Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate
person operating under the exemption. docket numbers for this notice. Note the qualifications of each applicant to
States may, but are not required to, that all comments received will be determine whether granting an
adopt the same exemption with respect posted without change to http:// exemption will achieve the required
to operations in intrastate commerce. www.regulations.gov, including any level of safety mandated by statute.

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II. Qualifications of Applicants should not affect his ability to perform convictions for moving violations in a
his job . . . Based on the requirements CMV.
Raed A. Abdelrahim
you have listed, he has sufficient vision
Mr. Abdelrahim, 48, has a phthisis Freddie H. Johnson
to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
left eye due to a traumatic incident in Billings reported that he has driven Mr. Johnson, 42, has a prosthetic right
childhood. The visual acuity in his right straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating eye due to a traumatic incident in
eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light 57,500 miles. He holds a Class M childhood. The visual acuity in his right
perception. Following an examination operator’s license from Virginia. His eye is no light perception, and in his left
in 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘His driving record for the last 3 years shows eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
Right [sic] eye vision without correction no crashes and no convictions for 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘It is my
is 20/20 and his field of view is full to moving violations in a CMV. medical opinion that Freddie Johnson
120 degrees. Based on these findings I has sufficient vision to perform the
feel he has sufficient vision to operate Lucien A. Fregeau driving tasks required to operate a
a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Abdelrahim Mr. Fregeau, 68, has had refractive commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Johnson
reported that he has driven straight amblyopia in his right eye since birth. reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 4 years, accumulating 300,000 The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ trucks for 3 years, accumulating 322,500
miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 1 60, and in his left eye, 20/30. Following miles. He holds an operator’s license
year, accumulating 50,000 miles. He an examination in 2015, his from Idaho. His driving record for the
holds a Class A CDL from New ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘OD: Vision 20/ last 3 years shows no crashes and no
Hampshire. His driving record for the 60, OS: Vision 20/30, based on this convictions for moving violations in a
last 3 years shows no crashes and one history . . . my judgement is that he can CMV.
conviction for a moving violation in a drive this commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Fregeau reported that he has driven Timothy C. Kohn
CMV; he failed to obey a traffic signal.
straight trucks for 20 years, Mr. Kohn, 34, has complete loss of
Dominic A. Berube accumulating 500,000 miles. He holds a vision in his right eye due to a traumatic
Mr. Berube, 53, has had a central Class D operator’s license from incident in childhood. The visual acuity
serous chorioretinopathy in his right eye Connecticut. His driving record for the in his right eye is no light perception,
since 2005. The visual acuity in his last 3 years shows no crashes and no and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an
right eye is 20/100, and in his left eye, convictions for moving violations in a examination in 201X, his optometrist
20/15. Following an examination in CMV. stated, ‘‘Mr. Kohn has sufficient vision
2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘I [sic] to perform the driving tasks required to
Michael A. Gibbons
my medical opinion, Mr. Berube has operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
sufficient vision to perform the driving Mr. Gibbons, 62, has had optic Kohn reported that he has driven
tasks required to operate a commercial neuropathy in his right eye since 2011. straight trucks for 12 years,
vehicle.’’ Mr. Berube reported that he The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ accumulating 6,000 miles, and tractor-
has driven straight trucks for 20 years, 50, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following trailer combinations for 4 years,
accumulating 260,000 miles. He holds a an examination in 2015, his accumulating 18,000 miles. He holds an
Class A CDL from Massachusetts. His ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my opinion, operator’s license from Missouri. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows Michael has a sufficient [sic] when driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for tested, as well as vision overall, to no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV. continue his driving of commercial moving violations in a CMV.
vehicles.’’ Mr. Gibbons reported that he
Gary L. Best has driven straight trucks for 26 years, John D. Morgan
Mr. Best, 66, has had amblyopia in his accumulating 390,000 miles and tractor- Mr. Morgan, 44, has central vision
right eye since childhood. The visual trailer combinations for 26 years, loss in his right eye due to a traumatic
acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in accumulating 390,000 miles. He holds a incident in 1996. The visual acuity in
his left eye, 20/20. Following an Class AM CDL license from his right eye is 20/150, and in his left
examination in 2015, his Pennsylvania. His driving record for the eye, 20/25. Following an examination in
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘No last 3 years shows no crashes and no 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘I feel that
medicalvisual [sic] contraindications to convictions for moving violations in a Mr. Morgan meets the monocular
operating a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. CMV. criteria to perform the driving tasks
Best reported that he has driven straight required to operate a commercial
Fred M. Hill, Jr.
trucks for 11 years, accumulating vehicle with his left eye only.’’ Mr.
330,000 miles. He holds a Class CA CDL Mr. Hill, 71, has a prosthetic left eye Morgan reported that he has driven
from Michigan. His driving record for due to a traumatic incident in straight trucks for 19 years,
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no childhood. The visual acuity in his right accumulating 95,760 miles and tractor-
convictions for moving violations in a eye is 20/40, and in his left eye, no light trailer combinations for 19 years,
CMV. perception. Following an examination accumulating 205,200 miles. He holds a
in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His
Therron K. Billings ‘‘Mr. Hill has had only one eye since the driving record for the last 3 years shows
Mr. Billings, 49, has had amblyopia in age of 12 . . . I expect Mr. Hill to no crashes and no convictions for
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his left eye since childhood. The visual continue to drive well and have no moving violations in a CMV.
acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in reason to believe he will not continue to
his left eye, counting fingers. Following drive his commercial truck well.’’ Mr. Brian M. Olivas
an examination in 2015, his optometrist Hill reported that he has driven straight Mr. Olivas, 26, has had amblyopia in
stated, ‘‘I feel that Mr. Billings sees very trucks for 8 years, accumulating 80,000 his right eye since childhood. The
well with his right eye and his visual miles. He holds an operator’s license visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70,
field is full with minimal restrictions from Louisiana. His driving record for and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
and his reduced vision in his left eye the last 3 years shows no crashes and no examination in 2015, his optometrist

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.
Dates		Comments must be received on or before January 20, 2016. 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 W64-113, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., 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.
FR Citation		80 FR 79414

80 FR 79414 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 244 (December 21, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration