80_FR_80690 80 FR 80443 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

80 FR 80443 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 247 (December 24, 2015)

Page Range80443-80446
FR Document2015-32362

FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 120 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-1999-6156; FMCSA-2000-7918; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-
2003-15268; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; 
FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2006-25246; FMCSA-2007-0017; 
FMCSA-2007-26653; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2009-0303; 
FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2011-0142; FMCSA-2011-0189; FMCSA-2011-0275; 
FMCSA-2011-0298; FMCSA-2011-0299; FMCSA-2011-26690; FMCSA-2013-0027; 
FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2013-0166; 
FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

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

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the 
vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 
120 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals 
from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not 
compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these 
exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to 
or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions 
for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions are effective from the dates 
stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before 
January 25, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. [Docket No. FMCSA-1999-
6156; FMCSA-2000-7918; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-15268; FMCSA-2003-
15892; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-
2006-24783; FMCSA-2006-25246; FMCSA-2007-0017; FMCSA-2007-26653; FMCSA-
2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-
2011-0142; FMCSA-2011-0189; FMCSA-2011-0275; FMCSA-2011-0298; FMCSA-
2011-0299; FMCSA-2011-26690; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-
2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-
2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170], using any of the 
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room 
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the 
docket number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments 
received without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act 
heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140 
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. The Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is 
available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want 
acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-
addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement 
page that appears after submitting comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments 
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual 
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if 
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). 
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on January 
17, 2008 (73 FR 3316).

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical 
Programs Division, 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption 
from the vision requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to 
drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a two-year period if it 
finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is 
equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved absent 
such exemption.'' The procedures for requesting an exemption (including 
renewals) are set out in 49 CFR part 381.

Exemption Decision

    This notice addresses 120 individuals who have requested renewal of 
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has 
evaluated these 120 applications for renewal on their merits and 
decided to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. Each 
individual is identified according to the renewal date.
    The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions: 
(1) That each individual has a physical examination every year (a) by 
an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the 
better eye continues to meet the requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), 
and (b) by a medical examiner who attests that the individual is 
otherwise physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each 
individual provides a copy of the ophthalmologist's or optometrist's 
report to the medical examiner at the time of the annual medical 
examination; and (3) that each individual provide a copy of the annual 
medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver's 
qualification file and retains a copy of the certification on his/her 
person while driving for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, 
State, or local enforcement official. Each exemption will be valid for 
two years unless rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be 
rescinded if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and 
conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower 
level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3) 
continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals 
and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315.

Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no 
longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon 
application for additional two year periods. The following group(s) of 
drivers will receive renewed exemptions effective in the month of 
January and are discussed below.
    As of January 3, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 41 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (64 FR 
54948; 65 FR 159; 66 FR 53826; 66 FR 66966; 66 FR 66969; 68 FR 69432; 
68 FR 69434; 70 FR 53412; 70 FR 57353; 70 FR 72689; 70 FR 74102; 71 FR 
32183; 71 FR 41310; 71 FR 644; 72 FR 180; 72 FR 8417; 72 FR 9397; 72 FR 
36099; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 52419; 72 FR 62897; 72 FR 71995; 73 FR 60398; 
74 FR 8302; 74 FR 34394; 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 48343; 74 FR 
60021; 74 FR 65847; 75 FR 25917; 75 FR 39727; 76 FR 12216; 76 FR 34135; 
76 FR 49528; 76 FR 53708; 76 FR 54530; 76 FR 55465; 76 FR 61143; 76 FR 
64169; 76 FR 64171; 76 FR 67246; 76 FR 70210; 76 FR 70212; 76 FR 75942; 
76 FR 75943; 76 FR 79760; 78 FR 24798; 78 FR 34143; 78 FR 41975; 78 FR 
46407; 78 FR 47818; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 56986; 78 FR 62935; 78 FR 63302; 
78 FR 63307; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 65032; 78 FR 66099; 78 FR 67452; 78 FR 
67460; 78 FR 76395; 78 FR 76705; 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 78 FR 77782; 
78 FR 78477):

Terry L. Baker (KY)
Woodrow E. Bohley (MO)
Jason W. Bowers (OR)
Scott Brady (FL)
Kenneth E. Bross (MO)
Junior Chavarria (NM)
William Chisley (MD)
Walter F. Crean, III (CT)
Terry D. Elliott (TN)
Ronnie J. Fieck (WI)
Frederick E. Foster (VA)
Gerald W. Fox (PA)
Raymond L. Herman (NY)
Wesley V. Holland (NC)
Darryl H. Johnson (WV)
Carol Kelly (IN)
Martin D. Keough (NY)
Richard H. Kind (WA)
Eric L. Kinner (NY)
Volga Kirkwood (MO)
Richard L. Loeffelholz (WI)
Stanley B. Marshall (GA)
Herman C. Mash (NC)
James McCleary (OH)
Humberto Mendoza (TX)
Marvin L. Motes (FL)
Gerald L. Pagan (NC)
Daniel F. Perez (CA)
Robert G. Rascicot (FL)
Michael J. Robinson (WV)
Glen M. Schulz (IA)
Levi A. Shetler (OH)
Herbert W. Smith (WV)
Juan E. Sotero (FL)
James A. Spell (MD)
Timothy R. Steckman (IL)
Paul D. Stoddard (NY)
Harry J. Stoever, Jr. (NJ)
Eric Taniguchi (HI)
Benny R. Toothman (PA)
Stephen H. Ward (MO)

    The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket 
Nos. FMCSA-1999-6156; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2006-
24783; FMCSA-2006-25246; FMCSA-2007-26653; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-
2009-0154; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2011-0142; FMCSA-2011-0189; FMCSA-
2011-26690; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-
2013-0165; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169. Their 
exemptions are effective as of January 3, 2016 and will expire on 
January 3, 2018.
    As of January 5, 2016 and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 3 individuals have satisfied the conditions for 
obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (76 FR 
70213; 77 FR 541; 78 FR 74223):

Michael P. Eisenreich (MN)
John T. Thor (MN)
George G. Ulferts, Jr. (IA)

    The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket 
No. FMCSA-2011-0298. Their exemptions are effective as of January 5, 
2016 and will expire on January 5, 2018.
    As of January 8, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 10 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (72 FR 
67340; 73 FR 1395; 74 FR 65845; 76 FR 78728; 78 FR 76704):

Richard D. Becotte (NH)
Wayne A. Burnett (NC)
Boleslaw Makowski (WI)
Charles M. Moore (TX)
Gary T. Murray (GA)
Anthony D. Ovitt (VT)
Martin Postma (IL)
Steven S. Reinsvold (WI)
George E. Todd (WV)
Bradley A. Weiser (OH)

    The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket 
No. FMCSA-2007-0017. Their exemptions are effective as of January 8, 
2016 and will expire on January 8, 2018.

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    As of January 9, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following individual, Juan R. Andrade (TX), has 
satisfied the conditions for obtaining a renewed exemption from the 
vision requirements (78 FR 64271; 79 FR 2748).
    The driver was included in the following docket: Docket No. FMCSA-
2013-0167. The exemption is effective as of January 9, 2016 and will 
expire on January 9, 2018.
    As of January 15, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 15 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (78 FR 
64271; 79 FR 2748):

Ronald C. Ashley (GA)
Miguel A. Calderon (CA)
Terry L. Cliffe (IL)
Andrew S. Durward (IL)
James P. Fitzgerald (MA)
Louis E. Henry, Jr. (KY)
Adam S. Larson (CO)
Sally A. Leavitt (NV)
Glenn H. Lewis (OH)
Leonardo Lopez (NE)
Larry P. Magrath (MN)
Richard J. Pauxtis (OR)
Johnny L. Powell (MD)
Roy A. Whitaker (TX)
Sammy D. Wynn (GA)

    The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket 
No. FMCSA-2013-0167. Their exemptions are effective as of January 15, 
2016 and will expire on January 15, 2018.
    As of January 24, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 7 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (76 FR 
64164; 76 FR 70213; 76 FR 73769; 77 FR 541; 77 FR 3547; 79 FR 2247):

Adam O. Carson (MS)
Marion J. Coleman, Jr. (KY)
Lex A. Fabrizio (UT)
Mark A. Ferris (IA)
Roger W. Hammack (AL)
Herman Martinez (NM)
Gilford J. Whittle (GA)

    The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket 
No. FMCSA-2011-0275; FMCSA-2011-0298; FMCSA-2011-0299. Their exemptions 
are effective as of January 24, 2016 and will expire on January 24, 
2018.
    As of January 27, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 13 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (65 FR 
66286; 66 FR 13825; 68 FR 10300; 68 FR 37197; 68 FR 52811; 68 FR 61860; 
70 FR 41811; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 48798; 70 FR 48799; 70 FR 48800; 70 FR 
48801; 70 FR 57353; 70 FR 61165; 70 FR 71884; 70 FR 72689; 71 FR 4632; 
72 FR 52422; 72 FR 58359; 72 FR 62897; 73 FR 1395; 73 FR 5259; 74 FR 
60021; 74 FR 64124; 74 FR 65845; 75 FR 1451; 77 FR 545; 78 FR 78475):

Arthur L. Bousema (CA)
Norman E. Braden (CO)
Matthew W. Daggs (MO)
Donald R. Date, Jr. (MD)
Gordon R. Fritz (WI)
Ronald K. Fultz (KY)
John E. Kimmet, Jr. (WA)
Robert C. Leathers (MO)
Jason L. Light (ID)
Kenneth R. Murphy (WA)
Michael J. Richard (LA)
Robert E. Sanders (PA)
Robert A. Sherry (PA)

    The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket 
No. FMCSA-2000-7918; FMCSA-2003-15268; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-
21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727. Their exemptions are 
effective as of January 27, 2016 and will expire on January 27, 2018.
    As of January 28, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 9 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (74 FR 
60022; 75 FR 4623; 77 FR 543; 78 FR 76707):

James J. Coffield (NM)
Roy E. Crayne (WA)
James A. Dubay (MI)
Donald E. Halvorson (NM)
Roger D. Kool (IA)
Phillip J.C. Locke (CO)
Brian T. Nelson (MN)
Christopher M. Rivera (NM)
Robert E. Whitney (IL)

    The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket 
No. FMCSA-2009-0303. Their exemptions are effective as of January 28, 
2016 and will expire on January 28, 2018.
    As of January 29, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 21 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (78 FR 
67454; 79 FR 4803):

Calvin J. Barbour (NY)
Martin D. Bellcour (WI)
Walter A. Breeze (OH)
Donald G. Carstensen (IA)
Jamie D. Daniels (IA)
Mark A. Farnsley (IN)
Michael L. Fiamingo (PA)
Kenric J. Fields (DE)
Randall Hjelmtveit (MN)
Randy G. Kinney (IL)
Hector Marquez (TX)
Dennis R. Martinez (NM)
Fred A. Miller, Jr. (CA)
Joseph K. Parley (WI)
Robert L. Pearson (GA)
Ryan R. Ross (SC)
Troy M. Ruhlman (PA)
Hershel D. Volentine (LA)
Gary D. Vollertsen (CO)
David R. Webb, Jr. (IL)
Wesley A. Willis (NJ)

    The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket 
No. FMCSA-2013-0170. Their exemptions are effective as of January 29, 
2016 and will expire on January 29, 2018.
    Each of the 120 applicants listed in the groups above has requested 
renewal of the exemption and has submitted evidence showing that the 
vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirement specified at 
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision impairment is stable. In 
addition, a review of each record of safety while driving with the 
respective vision deficiencies over the past two years indicates each 
applicant continues to meet the vision exemption requirements.
    These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each 
driver's ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. 
Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each 
renewal applicant for a period of two years is likely to achieve a 
level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption.

Request for Comments

    FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a 
particular driver's safety record and determine if the continuation of 
the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with 
specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit 
comments by January 25, 2016.
    FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an exemption 
under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially 
granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed, 
subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated 
above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition 
announcing its decision to exempt these 120 individuals from the vision 
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final decision to grant an 
exemption to each of these individuals was made on the merits of each 
case and made only after careful consideration of the comments received 
to its notices of applications.

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The notices of applications stated in detail the qualifications, 
experience, and medical condition of each applicant for an exemption 
from the vision requirements. That information is available by 
consulting the above cited Federal Register publications.
    Interested parties or organizations possessing information that 
would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not 
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately 
notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted 
and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption 
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 
31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the 
exemption of a driver.

Submitting Comments

    You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail, 
or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA 
recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email 
address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that FMCSA 
can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and 
in the search box insert the docket numbers FMCSA-1999-6156; FMCSA-
2000-7918; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-15268; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-
2005-21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2006-24783; 
FMCSA-2006-25246; FMCSA-2007-0017; FMCSA-2007-26653; FMCSA-2007-27897; 
FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2011-0142; 
FMCSA-2011-0189; FMCSA-2011-0275; FMCSA-2011-0298; FMCSA-2011-0299; 
FMCSA-2011-26690; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; 
FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0168; 
FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170 and click the search button. When the 
new screen appears, click on the blue ``Comment Now!'' button on the 
right hand side of the page. On the new page, enter information 
required including the specific section of this document to which each 
comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or 
recommendation. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, 
submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, 
suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by 
mail and would like to know that they reached the facility, please 
enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope.
    We will consider all comments and material received during the 
comment period and may change this proposed rule based on your 
comments. FMCSA may issue a final rule at any time after the close of 
the comment period.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this 
preamble, To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number 
FMCSA-1999-6156; FMCSA-2000-7918; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-15268; 
FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727; 
FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2006-25246; FMCSA-2007-0017; FMCSA-2007-26653; 
FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2010-0082; 
FMCSA-2011-0142; FMCSA-2011-0189; FMCSA-2011-0275; FMCSA-2011-0298; 
FMCSA-2011-0299; FMCSA-2011-26690; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; 
FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0167; 
FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170 and click ``Search.'' 
Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all documents and 
comments related to the proposed rulemaking.

    Issued on: December 17, 2015.
 Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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Follow the [Docket No. FMCSA–1999–6156; FMCSA– on-line instructions for submitting The following is a brief overview of 2000–7918; FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA– the request: 2003–15268; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA– comments. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; The Oklahoma Department of 2005–21711; FMCSA–2005–22194; FMCSA– 2005–22727; FMCSA–2006–24783; FMCSA– U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 Tourism and the Oklahoma Aeronautics 2006–25246; FMCSA–2007–0017; FMCSA– New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Commission (co-sponsors) requested the 2007–26653; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA– Ground Floor, Room W12–140, release of the airport which consists of 2009–0154; FMCSA–2009–0303; FMCSA– Washington, DC 20590–0001. 61.53 acres, paved runway (2,500 feet × 2010–0082; FMCSA–2011–0142; FMCSA– • Hand Delivery or Courier: West 48 feet), connecting taxiway (160 feet × 2011–0189; FMCSA–2011–0275; FMCSA– Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 35 feet) and apron (300 feet × 115 feet). 2011–0298; FMCSA–2011–0299; FMCSA– 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., The land was acquired by the State of 2011–26690; FMCSA–2013–0027; FMCSA– Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 Oklahoma for use as the Lake Murray 2013–0029; FMCSA–2013–0030; FMCSA– p.m., Monday through Friday, except State Park through an appropriation of 2013–0165; FMCSA–2013–0166; FMCSA– 2013–0167; FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA– Federal Holidays. state funds to the Planning and • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Resources Board in the 1930’s. The 2013–0169; FMCSA–2013–0170] Instructions: Each submission must airport was constructed in 1963 with an Qualification of Drivers; Exemption include the Agency name and the FAA Grant in the amount of $45,823.76. Applications; Vision docket number for this notice. Note that The airport has very low demand with DOT posts all comments received only 50 operations for the 12 months AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety without change to http:// ending Sept 20, 2013, has no based Administration (FMCSA), DOT. www.regulations.gov, including any aircraft, and has been designated as ACTION: Notice of renewal of personal information included in a ‘unclassified’ by the FAA ASSET report. exemptions; request for comments. comment. Please see the Privacy Act There are four other NPIAS airports heading below. within a 25 mile radius which better SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its Docket: For access to the docket to meet aviation needs of this area. Lake decision to renew the exemptions from read background documents or Murray State Park Airport’s pavements the vision requirement in the Federal comments, go to http:// are in fair condition; however, within Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 120 www.regulations.gov at any time or the next five years, the runway will individuals. FMCSA has statutory Room W12–140 on the ground level of need to be reconstructed with an authority to exempt individuals from the West Building, 1200 New Jersey estimated cost to rehabilitate and the vision requirement if the Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 improve to FAA standards of exemptions granted will not a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through $1,083,000. The State has concluded compromise safety. The Agency has Friday, except Federal holidays. The this is not a prudent expenditure and concluded that granting these Federal Docket Management System that these limited funds would be better exemption renewals will provide a level (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, invested in other public use airports in of safety that is equivalent to or greater 365 days each year. If you want Oklahoma. As the airport owners, the than the level of safety maintained acknowledgment that we received your Oklahoma Department of Tourism and without the exemptions for these comments, please include a self- the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission commercial motor vehicle (CMV) addressed, stamped envelope or (OAC) have requested a full release of drivers. postcard or print the acknowledgement their airport obligations. If released, the DATES: Each group of renewed page that appears after submitting airport property will return to being part exemptions are effective from the dates comments on-line. of Lake Murray State Park, and the stated in the discussions below. Privacy Act: Anyone may search the property will be allowed to become part Comments must be received on or electronic form of all comments of the natural grassland. The OAC plans before January 25, 2016. received into any of our dockets by the to invest state funds equal to or in ADDRESSES: You may submit comments name of the individual submitting the excess of the sum of the amount of the mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES bearing the Federal Docket Management comment (or of the person signing the four AIP grants received ($183,999.00) System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. comment, if submitted on behalf of an and the appraised value for the land [Docket No. FMCSA–1999–6156; association, business, labor union, etc.). ($136,896) in NPIAS Airports in the FMCSA–2000–7918; FMCSA–2001– You may review DOT’s Privacy Act Oklahoma Airport System during the 10578; FMCSA–2003–15268; FMCSA– Statement for the Federal Docket federal fiscal year 2016. 2003–15892; FMCSA–2005–21711; Management System (FDMS) published Any person may inspect the request FMCSA–2005–22194; FMCSA–2005– in the Federal Register on January 17, in person at the FAA office listed above 22727; FMCSA–2006–24783; FMCSA– 2008 (73 FR 3316). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Dec 23, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00132 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24DEN1.SGM 24DEN1

80444 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 247 / Thursday, December 24, 2015 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: exemption would not be consistent with Gerald L. Pagan (NC) Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. Daniel F. Perez (CA) Programs Division, Medical Programs 31136(e) and 31315. Robert G. Rascicot (FL) Division, 202–366–4001, Michael J. Robinson (WV) Basis for Renewing Exemptions Glen M. Schulz (IA) fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an Levi A. Shetler (OH) New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– exemption may be granted for no longer Herbert W. Smith (WV) 224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. than two years from its approval date Juan E. Sotero (FL) Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and may be renewed upon application James A. Spell (MD) for additional two year periods. The Timothy R. Steckman (IL) Monday through Friday, except Federal Paul D. Stoddard (NY) holidays. following group(s) of drivers will Harry J. Stoever, Jr. (NJ) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: receive renewed exemptions effective in Eric Taniguchi (HI) the month of January and are discussed Benny R. Toothman (PA) Background below. Stephen H. Ward (MO) Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, As of January 3, 2016, and in The drivers were included in one of FMCSA may renew an exemption from accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and the following dockets: Docket Nos. the vision requirements in 49 CFR 31315, the following 41 individuals FMCSA–1999–6156; FMCSA–2001– 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers have satisfied the conditions for 10578; FMCSA–2005–22194; FMCSA– of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a obtaining a renewed exemption from the 2006–24783; FMCSA–2006–25246; two-year period if it finds ‘‘such vision requirements (64 FR 54948; 65 FMCSA–2007–26653; FMCSA–2007– exemption would likely achieve a level FR 159; 66 FR 53826; 66 FR 66966; 66 27897; FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA– of safety that is equivalent to or greater FR 66969; 68 FR 69432; 68 FR 69434; than the level that would be achieved 2010–0082; FMCSA–2011–0142; 70 FR 53412; 70 FR 57353; 70 FR 72689; absent such exemption.’’ The FMCSA–2011–0189; FMCSA–2011– 70 FR 74102; 71 FR 32183; 71 FR 41310; procedures for requesting an exemption 26690; FMCSA–2013–0027; FMCSA– 71 FR 644; 72 FR 180; 72 FR 8417; 72 (including renewals) are set out in 49 2013–0029; FMCSA–2013–0030; FR 9397; 72 FR 36099; 72 FR 39879; 72 CFR part 381. FMCSA–2013–0165; FMCSA–2013– FR 52419; 72 FR 62897; 72 FR 71995; 0166; FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA– Exemption Decision 73 FR 60398; 74 FR 8302; 74 FR 34394; 2013–0169. Their exemptions are 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 48343; This notice addresses 120 individuals effective as of January 3, 2016 and will 74 FR 60021; 74 FR 65847; 75 FR 25917; who have requested renewal of their expire on January 3, 2018. 75 FR 39727; 76 FR 12216; 76 FR 34135; As of January 5, 2016 and in exemptions in accordance with FMCSA 76 FR 49528; 76 FR 53708; 76 FR 54530; procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 76 FR 55465; 76 FR 61143; 76 FR 64169; 31315, the following 3 individuals have 120 applications for renewal on their 76 FR 64171; 76 FR 67246; 76 FR 70210; merits and decided to extend each satisfied the conditions for obtaining a 76 FR 70212; 76 FR 75942; 76 FR 75943; renewed exemption from the vision exemption for a renewable two-year 76 FR 79760; 78 FR 24798; 78 FR 34143; period. Each individual is identified requirements (76 FR 70213; 77 FR 541; 78 FR 41975; 78 FR 46407; 78 FR 47818; 78 FR 74223): according to the renewal date. 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 56986; 78 FR 62935; The exemptions are extended subject Michael P. Eisenreich (MN) 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 63307; 78 FR 64274; to the following conditions: (1) That John T. Thor (MN) 78 FR 65032; 78 FR 66099; 78 FR 67452; George G. Ulferts, Jr. (IA) each individual has a physical 78 FR 67460; 78 FR 76395; 78 FR 76705; examination every year (a) by an The drivers were included in one of 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 78 FR 77782; ophthalmologist or optometrist who the following dockets: Docket No. 78 FR 78477): attests that the vision in the better eye FMCSA–2011–0298. Their exemptions continues to meet the requirements in Terry L. Baker (KY) are effective as of January 5, 2016 and 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a Woodrow E. Bohley (MO) will expire on January 5, 2018. medical examiner who attests that the Jason W. Bowers (OR) As of January 8, 2016, and in individual is otherwise physically Scott Brady (FL) accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that Kenneth E. Bross (MO) 31315, the following 10 individuals each individual provides a copy of the Junior Chavarria (NM) William Chisley (MD) have satisfied the conditions for ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s obtaining a renewed exemption from the Walter F. Crean, III (CT) report to the medical examiner at the vision requirements (72 FR 67340; 73 Terry D. Elliott (TN) time of the annual medical examination; FR 1395; 74 FR 65845; 76 FR 78728; 78 Ronnie J. Fieck (WI) and (3) that each individual provide a Frederick E. Foster (VA) FR 76704): copy of the annual medical certification Gerald W. Fox (PA) Richard D. Becotte (NH) to the employer for retention in the Raymond L. Herman (NY) Wayne A. Burnett (NC) driver’s qualification file and retains a Wesley V. Holland (NC) Boleslaw Makowski (WI) copy of the certification on his/her Darryl H. Johnson (WV) Charles M. Moore (TX) person while driving for presentation to Carol Kelly (IN) Gary T. Murray (GA) a duly authorized Federal, State, or local Martin D. Keough (NY) Anthony D. Ovitt (VT) enforcement official. Each exemption Richard H. Kind (WA) Martin Postma (IL) Steven S. Reinsvold (WI) mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES will be valid for two years unless Eric L. Kinner (NY) rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The Volga Kirkwood (MO) George E. Todd (WV) exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The Richard L. Loeffelholz (WI) Bradley A. Weiser (OH) person fails to comply with the terms Stanley B. Marshall (GA) The drivers were included in one of and conditions of the exemption; (2) the Herman C. Mash (NC) the following dockets: Docket No. exemption has resulted in a lower level James McCleary (OH) FMCSA–2007–0017. Their exemptions of safety than was maintained before it Humberto Mendoza (TX) are effective as of January 8, 2016 and was granted; or (3) continuation of the Marvin L. Motes (FL) will expire on January 8, 2018. 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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 247 / Thursday, December 24, 2015 / Notices 80445 As of January 9, 2016, and in 68 FR 52811; 68 FR 61860; 70 FR 41811; Dennis R. Martinez (NM) accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 48798; 70 FR 48799; Fred A. Miller, Jr. (CA) 31315, the following individual, Juan R. 70 FR 48800; 70 FR 48801; 70 FR 57353; Joseph K. Parley (WI) Andrade (TX), has satisfied the 70 FR 61165; 70 FR 71884; 70 FR 72689; Robert L. Pearson (GA) conditions for obtaining a renewed 71 FR 4632; 72 FR 52422; 72 FR 58359; Ryan R. Ross (SC) exemption from the vision requirements 72 FR 62897; 73 FR 1395; 73 FR 5259; Troy M. Ruhlman (PA) (78 FR 64271; 79 FR 2748). 74 FR 60021; 74 FR 64124; 74 FR 65845; Hershel D. Volentine (LA) Gary D. Vollertsen (CO) The driver was included in the 75 FR 1451; 77 FR 545; 78 FR 78475): David R. Webb, Jr. (IL) following docket: Docket No. FMCSA– Arthur L. Bousema (CA) Wesley A. Willis (NJ) 2013–0167. The exemption is effective Norman E. Braden (CO) as of January 9, 2016 and will expire on The drivers were included in one of Matthew W. Daggs (MO) the following dockets: Docket No. January 9, 2018. Donald R. Date, Jr. (MD) As of January 15, 2016, and in FMCSA–2013–0170. Their exemptions Gordon R. Fritz (WI) accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and are effective as of January 29, 2016 and Ronald K. Fultz (KY) 31315, the following 15 individuals will expire on January 29, 2018. John E. Kimmet, Jr. (WA) Each of the 120 applicants listed in have satisfied the conditions for Robert C. Leathers (MO) the groups above has requested renewal obtaining a renewed exemption from the Jason L. Light (ID) of the exemption and has submitted vision requirements (78 FR 64271; 79 Kenneth R. Murphy (WA) Michael J. Richard (LA) evidence showing that the vision in the FR 2748): Robert E. Sanders (PA) better eye continues to meet the Ronald C. Ashley (GA) requirement specified at 49 CFR Miguel A. Calderon (CA) Robert A. Sherry (PA) 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision Terry L. Cliffe (IL) The drivers were included in one of impairment is stable. In addition, a Andrew S. Durward (IL) the following dockets: Docket No. review of each record of safety while James P. Fitzgerald (MA) FMCSA–2000–7918; FMCSA–2003– driving with the respective vision Louis E. Henry, Jr. (KY) 15268; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA– deficiencies over the past two years Adam S. Larson (CO) 2005–21711; FMCSA–2005–22194; indicates each applicant continues to Sally A. Leavitt (NV) FMCSA–2005–22727. Their exemptions meet the vision exemption Glenn H. Lewis (OH) are effective as of January 27, 2016 and Leonardo Lopez (NE) requirements. will expire on January 27, 2018. These factors provide an adequate Larry P. Magrath (MN) As of January 28, 2016, and in basis for predicting each driver’s ability Richard J. Pauxtis (OR) accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and Johnny L. Powell (MD) to continue to drive safely in interstate 31315, the following 9 individuals have commerce. Therefore, FMCSA Roy A. Whitaker (TX) satisfied the conditions for obtaining a Sammy D. Wynn (GA) concludes that extending the exemption renewed exemption from the vision for each renewal applicant for a period The drivers were included in one of requirements (74 FR 60022; 75 FR 4623; of two years is likely to achieve a level the following dockets: Docket No. 77 FR 543; 78 FR 76707): of safety equal to that existing without FMCSA–2013–0167. Their exemptions James J. Coffield (NM) the exemption. are effective as of January 15, 2016 and Roy E. Crayne (WA) will expire on January 15, 2018. James A. Dubay (MI) Request for Comments As of January 24, 2016, and in Donald E. Halvorson (NM) FMCSA will review comments accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and Roger D. Kool (IA) received at any time concerning a 31315, the following 7 individuals have Phillip J.C. Locke (CO) particular driver’s safety record and satisfied the conditions for obtaining a Brian T. Nelson (MN) determine if the continuation of the renewed exemption from the vision Christopher M. Rivera (NM) exemption is consistent with the requirements (76 FR 64164; 76 FR Robert E. Whitney (IL) requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 70213; 76 FR 73769; 77 FR 541; 77 FR The drivers were included in one of 31315. However, FMCSA requests that 3547; 79 FR 2247): the following dockets: Docket No. interested parties with specific data Adam O. Carson (MS) FMCSA–2009–0303. Their exemptions concerning the safety records of these Marion J. Coleman, Jr. (KY) are effective as of January 28, 2016 and drivers submit comments by January 25, Lex A. Fabrizio (UT) will expire on January 28, 2018. 2016. Mark A. Ferris (IA) As of January 29, 2016, and in FMCSA believes that the Roger W. Hammack (AL) accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and requirements for a renewal of an Herman Martinez (NM) 31315, the following 21 individuals exemption under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and Gilford J. Whittle (GA) have satisfied the conditions for 31315 can be satisfied by initially The drivers were included in one of obtaining a renewed exemption from the granting the renewal and then the following dockets: Docket No. vision requirements (78 FR 67454; 79 requesting and evaluating, if needed, FMCSA–2011–0275; FMCSA–2011– FR 4803): subsequent comments submitted by 0298; FMCSA–2011–0299. Their Calvin J. Barbour (NY) interested parties. As indicated above, exemptions are effective as of January Martin D. Bellcour (WI) the Agency previously published 24, 2016 and will expire on January 24, Walter A. Breeze (OH) notices of final disposition announcing mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 2018. Donald G. Carstensen (IA) its decision to exempt these 120 As of January 27, 2016, and in Jamie D. Daniels (IA) individuals from the vision requirement accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and Mark A. Farnsley (IN) in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final 31315, the following 13 individuals Michael L. Fiamingo (PA) decision to grant an exemption to each have satisfied the conditions for Kenric J. Fields (DE) of these individuals was made on the obtaining a renewed exemption from the Randall Hjelmtveit (MN) merits of each case and made only after vision requirements (65 FR 66286; 66 Randy G. Kinney (IL) careful consideration of the comments FR 13825; 68 FR 10300; 68 FR 37197; Hector Marquez (TX) received to its notices of applications. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Dec 23, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24DEN1.SGM 24DEN1

80446 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 247 / Thursday, December 24, 2015 / Notices The notices of applications stated in like to know that they reached the number of driver positions, effective in detail the qualifications, experience, facility, please enclose a stamped, self- calendar year 2016. The FMCSA and medical condition of each applicant addressed postcard or envelope. Administrator has the discretion to for an exemption from the vision We will consider all comments and decrease the minimum annual random requirements. That information is material received during the comment testing percentage rate based on the available by consulting the above cited period and may change this proposed reported positive random test rate for Federal Register publications. rule based on your comments. FMCSA the entire motor carrier industry. Based Interested parties or organizations may issue a final rule at any time after on the controlled substances random possessing information that would the close of the comment period. test data in FMCSA’s Management otherwise show that any, or all, of these Information System (MIS) for calendar drivers are not currently achieving the Viewing Comments and Documents years 2011, 2012, and 2013, the positive statutory level of safety should To view comments, as well as any rate for controlled substances random immediately notify FMCSA. The documents mentioned in this preamble, testing fell below the 1.0 percent Agency will evaluate any adverse To submit your comment online, go to threshold for 3 consecutive calendar evidence submitted and, if safety is http://www.regulations.gov and in the years. As a result, the Agency will lower being compromised or if continuation of search box insert the docket number the controlled substances minimum the exemption would not be consistent FMCSA–1999–6156; FMCSA–2000– annual percentage rate for random with the goals and objectives of 49 7918; FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA– controlled substances testing to 25 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will 2003–15268; FMCSA–2003–15892; percent of the average number of driver take immediate steps to revoke the FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–2005– positions. In accordance with 49 CFR exemption of a driver. 22194; FMCSA–2005–22727; FMCSA– 382.305(e)(2) if, in the future, the 2006–24783; FMCSA–2006–25246; reported positive rate for any calendar Submitting Comments FMCSA–2007–0017; FMCSA–2007– year is equal to or greater than 1.0 You may submit your comments and 26653; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA– percent, the FMCSA Administrator will material online or by fax, mail, or hand 2009–0154; FMCSA–2009–0303; increase the minimum annual delivery, but please use only one of FMCSA–2010–0082; FMCSA–2011– percentage rate for random controlled these means. FMCSA recommends that 0142; FMCSA–2011–0189; FMCSA– substances testing to 50 percent of all you include your name and a mailing 2011–0275; FMCSA–2011–0298; driver positions. address, an email address, or a phone FMCSA–2011–0299; FMCSA–2011– number in the body of your document DATES: Effective January 1, 2016, the 26690; FMCSA–2013–0027; FMCSA– minimum annual percentage rate for so that FMCSA can contact you if there 2013–0029; FMCSA–2013–0030; are questions regarding your random controlled substances testing, FMCSA–2013–0165; FMCSA–2013– for drivers of commercial motor vehicles submission. 0166; FMCSA–2013–0167; FMCSA– To submit your comment online, go to (CMVs) requiring a commercial driver’s 2013–0168; FMCSA–2013–0169; license (CDL), will be 25 percent. http://www.regulations.gov and in the FMCSA–2013–0170 and click ‘‘Search.’’ search box insert the docket numbers FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and FMCSA–1999–6156; FMCSA–2000– information concerning this notice, you will find all documents and 7918; FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA– contact Mr. Juan Moya, Drug and comments related to the proposed 2003–15268; FMCSA–2003–15892; Alcohol Program Manager, Compliance rulemaking. FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–2005– Division, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 22194; FMCSA–2005–22727; FMCSA– Issued on: December 17, 2015. Administration, 1200 New Jersey 2006–24783; FMCSA–2006–25246; Larry W. Minor, Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, FMCSA–2007–0017; FMCSA–2007– Associate Administrator for Policy. 202–366–4844 or 26653; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA– [FR Doc. 2015–32362 Filed 12–23–15; 8:45 am] fmcsadrugandalcohol@dot.gov. 2009–0154; FMCSA–2009–0303; BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FMCSA–2010–0082; FMCSA–2011– 0142; FMCSA–2011–0189; FMCSA– Background 2011–0275; FMCSA–2011–0298; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The final rule titled, ‘‘Controlled FMCSA–2011–0299; FMCSA–2011– Substances and Alcohol Use and 26690; FMCSA–2013–0027; FMCSA– Federal Motor Carrier Safety Testing,’’ published August 17, 2001, 2013–0029; FMCSA–2013–0030; Administration (66 FR 43097), established the process FMCSA–2013–0165; FMCSA–2013– by which the Agency determines 0166; FMCSA–2013–0167; FMCSA– Annual Random Controlled whether the minimum annual 2013–0168; FMCSA–2013–0169; Substances Testing Percentage Rate percentage rate for random controlled FMCSA–2013–0170 and click the search for Calendar Year 2016 substances testing should be increased button. When the new screen appears, AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety or decreased. The final rule included a click on the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’ Administration (FMCSA), DOT. provision indicating that the decision button on the right hand side of the ACTION: Notice of program change. on whether to increase or decrease the page. On the new page, enter percentage rate would be based upon information required including the SUMMARY: The FMCSA announces, the motor carrier industry’s overall specific section of this document to pursuant to 49 CFR 382.305, that it is positive random controlled substance mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES which each comment applies, and reducing the minimum annual test rate, as reported by motor carrier provide a reason for each suggestion or percentage rate for random controlled employers to FMCSA, pursuant to 49 recommendation. If you submit your substances testing for drivers of CFR 382.403. Under this performance- comments by mail or hand delivery, commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) based system, the testing rate was submit them in an unbound format, no requiring a commercial driver’s license initially set at 50 percent. The FMCSA larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for (CDL) from the current rate of 50 Administrator may, at his or her copying and electronic filing. If you percent of the average number of driver discretion, lower the minimum annual submit comments by mail and would positions to 25 percent of the average random controlled substances testing VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Dec 23, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00135 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24DEN1.SGM 24DEN1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.
DatesEach group of renewed exemptions are effective from the dates stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before January 25, 2016.
ContactChristine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, 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.
FR Citation80 FR 80443 
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