81 FR 1474 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 7 (January 12, 2016)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 7 (January 12, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-00472 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 12, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 1474-1478] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-00472] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0347] 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 28 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 [Insert date 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register]. 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-2015-0347 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 [[Page 1475]] 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 W64-113, 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 28 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 David W. Anderson Mr. Anderson, 47, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/50. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is my opinion that David's vision is more than sufficient to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Anderson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 19 years, accumulating 190,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 19 years, accumulating 190,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Charles H. Baim Mr. Baim, 57, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/150. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Bain has sufficient vision to p0erform [sic] the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Baim reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, accumulating 2.1 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Troy C. Blackburn Mr. Blackburn, 40, has had an embryonic cataract in his right eye since 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, ``Based on Mr. Blackburn's exemplary driving records, and the excellent vision he possesses in his left eye, I strongly feel that he has the necessary vision to be a safe and effective truck driver/operator.'' Mr. Blackburn reported that he has driven straight trucks for 11 years, accumulating 385,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 11 years, accumulating 363,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Johnnie E. Byler Mr. Byler, 38, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Johnnie's corrected vision and ocular health status are adequate for him operate [sic] the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Byler reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 498,000 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. Raymond E. Catanio Mr. Catanio, 75, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Catanio reported that he has driven straight trucks for 55 years, accumulating 2.2 million miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 55 years, accumulating 165,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Dana L. Colberg Mr. Colberg, 63, has optic atrophy in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1971. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 20, and in his left eye, hand motion. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Dana's right eye provides vision sufficient to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Colberg reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 225,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 32 years, accumulating 2.72 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Peter D. Costas Mr. Costas, 56, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye since 2009. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/30. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``It is my clinical opinion that he is able to drive and has sufficient visualization to meet the criteria for commercial vehicle operation and that his visual acuity has been stable since his last operation, which was in 2010.'' Mr. Costas reported that he has driven straight trucks for 28 years, accumulating 420,000 miles. He holds a operator's [[Page 1476]] license from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Darrin G. Davis Mr. Davis, 49, has had strabismic amblyopia in his right eye since birth. 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, Mr [sic] Davis has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Davis reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 3 million miles. He holds a Class ABCD CDL from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Rene Hernandez Gonzalez Mr. Hernandez Gonzalez, 44, has had strabismus amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/500. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Patient does have sufficient vision OU to operate a commercial vehicle, but the field of vision has not been examined at our office today.'' Mr. Hernandez Gonzalez reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 48,000 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. Johnnie W. Hines, Jr. Mr. Hines, 49, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``He has sufficient vision on [sic] OS to perform commercial vehicle driving tasks with the assistance of passenger and drivers side mirrors.'' Mr. Hines reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 750,000 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. Dean L. Knutson Mr. Knutson, 61, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. 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, ``I also certify, that in my medical opinion, the patient has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Knutson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 180,000 miles. He holds a Class A3 CDL from South Dakota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Melvin L. Lester Mr. Lester, 52, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Lester is capable of perform [sic] the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lester reported that he has driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 576,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for 16 years, accumulating 1.84 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Mississippi. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Gerald R. Metzler Mr. Metzler, 60, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1962. 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 medical opinion Gerald Metzler has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Metzler reported that he has driven straight trucks for 31 years, accumulating 542,500 miles and tractor- trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating 24,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Kory M. Nelson Mr. Nelson, 32, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic incident in 2001. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``The examination of the right eye is entirely normal with the exception of mild refractive error which has not changed significantly when compared to his current glasses. I believe that he is able to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Nelson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 262,500. He holds an operator's license from Maryland. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 2 convictions for moving violations in a CMV; in one he exceeded the speed limit by 15 mph and in the other he was impeding traffic with a commercial motor vehicle. Douglas L. Peterson Mr. Peterson, 76, has had age-related macular degeneration in his left eye since 2010. 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 my medical opinion, Douglas Peterson has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Peterson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 700,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 750,000 miles. He holds a Class ABCD CDL from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Ramon S. Puente Mr. Puente, 34, has a macular scar in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 2003. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 300, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I certify that his medical/visual condition does NOT preclude him from operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Puente reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 3,500 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 3,500 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. Dennis W. Rhoades Mr. Rhoades, 59, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It remains my opinion that Mr. Dennis Rhoades has more that [sic] sufficient vision to safely operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Rhoades reported that he has driven straight trucks for 39 years, accumulating 1.17 million miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 39 years, accumulating 585,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Vermont. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jose H. Rivas Mr. Rivas, 56, has optic nerve damage in his left eye due to a traumatic [[Page 1477]] incident in 1987. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I certify in my medical opinion Mr. Rivas is able to perform the task required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Rivas reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 32 years, accumulating 576,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Mexico. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Joseph T. Saba Mr. Saba, 36, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/160, and in his left eye, 20/ 20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``The amblyopia in his right eye has not changed since I first examined him on 7/28/1998 . . . In my opinion has condition has not changed and therefore should not restrict ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Saba reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 375,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. LeRoy W. Scharkey Mr. Scharkey, 74, has had a corneal scar in his left since 2005. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/ 100. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Scharkey has sufficient vision to perform vision tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Scharkey reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 50,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating 12,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Roger H. Schwisow Mr. Schwisow, 72, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/ 400. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Based on this testing I would say that in my opinion he has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Schwisow reported that he has driven straight trucks for 59 years, accumulating 1.18 million miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 44 years, accumulating 220,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Nebraska. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 1 conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded the speed limit by 6-10 MPH. Walton W. Smith, Jr. Mr. Smith, Jr., 62, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1971. 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. Smith has sufficient vision to continue safely operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 120,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 450,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Dustin W. Tharp Mr. Tharp, 34, has had a prosthetic right eye due to a persistent primary hyperplastio vitreous since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye has no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is my medical opinion that Mr. Tharp has sufficient vision to perform the driving task required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Tharp reported that he has driven straight trucks for 8 months, accumulating 15,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 187,500 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. Aaron D. Tillman Mr. Tillman, 48, has had refractive 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, ``It is my opinion that his vision is sufficient to drive and operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Tillman reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 340,000 miles, tractor- trailer combinations for 8 years, accumulating 680,000 miles, and buses for 2 years, accumulating 38,000 miles. He holds a Class CA CDL from Delaware. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Larry J. Weber Mr. Weber, 73, has had refractive amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Larry Weber has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Weber reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 24,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating 2.6 million miles, and buses for 3 years, accumulating 240,000 miles. He holds a Class ABCDM CDL from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; the driver was cited for improper/erratic lane change. Richard N. Wescott Mr. Wescott, 50, 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, 20/80. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Wescott has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Wescott reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years, accumulating 1.43 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maine. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Oscar M. Wilkins Mr. Wilkins, 65, has had reduced vision due to retinal membrane in his left eye since 2010. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/50. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is my professional opinion that Mr. Wilkins has adequate visual skills to operate commercial vehicles without restrictions.'' Mr. Wilkins reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 700,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, accumulating 700,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maine. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Rodney W. Wright Mr. Wright, 51, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, 20/ 60. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``As a result, without question, it is my professional medical opinion that [[Page 1478]] Rodney has more than sufficient vision to perform all the tasks necessary for operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Wright reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 520,000 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. 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-2015-0347 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. Dated: December 31, 2015. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2016-00472 Filed 1-11-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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Further, a healthier, more competitive Operations at 202–493–2251. applications from 28 individuals for
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. exemption from the vision requirement
U.S. space transportation industry
553(c), DOT solicits comments from the in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
would facilitate new markets, encourage
public to better inform its rulemaking Regulations. They are unable to meet
new industries, create high technology
process. DOT posts these comments, the vision requirement in one eye for
jobs, lead to greater economic growth
without edit, including any personal various reasons. The exemptions will
and security, and would further the
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Nation’s leadership role in space.’’
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notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can the prescribed vision requirement in
Issued in Washington, DC, on December be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
18, 2015.
one eye. If granted, the exemptions
privacy. would enable these individuals to
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posted without change to http:// II. Qualifications of Applicants optometrist stated, ‘‘In my opinion,
www.regulations.gov, including any Johnnie’s corrected vision and ocular
David W. Anderson
personal information provided. Please health status are adequate for him
see the Privacy Act heading below for Mr. Anderson, 47, has had amblyopia operate [sic] the driving tasks required
further information. in his left eye since childhood. The to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Docket: For access to the docket to visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, Byler reported that he has driven
read background documents or and in his left eye, 20/50. Following an straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating
comments, go to http:// examination in 2015, his optometrist 498,000 miles. He holds an operator’s
www.regulations.gov at any time or stated, ‘‘It is my opinion that David’s license from Pennsylvania. His driving
Room W12–140 on the ground level of vision is more than sufficient to perform record for the last 3 years shows no
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey the driving tasks required to operate a crashes and no convictions for moving
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Anderson violations in a CMV.
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 19 years, accumulating Raymond E. Catanio
Friday, except Federal holidays. The
FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 190,000 miles and tractor-trailer Mr. Catanio, 75, has had amblyopia in
365 days each year. If you want combinations for 19 years, accumulating his right eye since childhood. The
acknowledgment that we received your 190,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200,
comments, please include a self- from Oregon. His driving record for the and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
addressed, stamped envelope or last 3 years shows no crashes and no examination in 2015, his
postcard or print the acknowledgement convictions for moving violations in a ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my medical
page that appears after submitting CMV. opinion, he has sufficient vision to
comments on-line. perform tasks required to operate a
Charles H. Baim commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Catanio
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments Mr. Baim, 57, has had a retinal reported that he has driven straight
from the public to better inform its detachment in his left eye since trucks for 55 years, accumulating 2.2
rulemaking process. DOT posts these childhood. The visual acuity in his right million miles and tractor-trailer
comments, without edit, including any eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/150. combinations for 55 years, accumulating
personal information the commenter Following an examination in 2015, his 165,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
provides, to www.regulations.gov, as optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical from New Jersey. His driving record for
described in the system of records opinion, Mr. Bain has sufficient vision the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can to p0erform [sic] the driving tasks convictions for moving violations in a
be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. required to operate a commercial CMV.
vehicle.’’ Mr. Baim reported that he has
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dana L. Colberg
driven tractor-trailer combinations for
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Mr. Colberg, 63, has optic atrophy in
35 years, accumulating 2.1 million
Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, his left eye due to a traumatic incident
miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, in 1971. The visual acuity in his right
Pennsylvania. His driving record for the
Department of Transportation, 1200 eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, hand
last 3 years shows no crashes and no
New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– motion. Following an examination in
convictions for moving violations in a
113, Washington, DC 20590–0001. 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my
CMV.
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., opinion, Dana’s right eye provides
Monday through Friday, except Federal Troy C. Blackburn vision sufficient to perform the driving
holidays. If you have questions Mr. Blackburn, 40, has had an tasks required to operate a commercial
regarding viewing or submitting embryonic cataract in his right eye since vehicle.’’ Mr. Colberg reported that he
material to the docket, contact Docket childhood. The visual acuity in his right has driven straight trucks for 5 years,
Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. eye is no light perception, and in his left accumulating 225,000 miles and tractor-
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: eye, 20/20. Following an examination in trailer combinations for 32 years,
I. Background 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Based on accumulating 2.72 million miles. He
Mr. Blackburn’s exemplary driving holds a Class A CDL from Oregon. His
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, records, and the excellent vision he driving record for the last 3 years shows
FMCSA may grant an exemption from possesses in his left eye, I strongly feel no crashes and no convictions for
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety that he has the necessary vision to be a moving violations in a CMV.
Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds safe and effective truck driver/
‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a Peter D. Costas
operator.’’ Mr. Blackburn reported that
level of safety that is equivalent to or he has driven straight trucks for 11 Mr. Costas, 56, has had a retinal
greater than the level that would be years, accumulating 385,000 miles and detachment in his right eye since 2009.
achieved absent such exemption.’’ tractor-trailer combinations for 11 years, The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
FMCSA can renew exemptions at the accumulating 363,000 miles. He holds a 400, and in his left eye, 20/30.
end of each 2-year period. The 28 Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving Following an examination in 2015, his
individuals listed in this notice have record for the last 3 years shows no ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘It is my
each requested such an exemption from crashes and no convictions for moving clinical opinion that he is able to drive
the vision requirement in 49 CFR violations in a CMV. and has sufficient visualization to meet
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391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers the criteria for commercial vehicle
of CMVs in interstate commerce. Johnnie E. Byler operation and that his visual acuity has
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate Mr. Byler, 38, has had refractive been stable since his last operation,
the qualifications of each applicant to amblyopia in his right eye since birth. which was in 2010.’’ Mr. Costas
determine whether granting an The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ reported that he has driven straight
exemption will achieve the required 400, and in his left eye, 20/20. trucks for 28 years, accumulating
level of safety mandated by statute. Following an examination in 2015, his 420,000 miles. He holds a operator’s
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license from New York. His driving sufficient vision to perform the driving no crashes and 2 convictions for moving
record for the last 3 years shows no tasks required to operate a commercial violations in a CMV; in one he exceeded
crashes and no convictions for moving vehicle.’’ Mr. Knutson reported that he the speed limit by 15 mph and in the
violations in a CMV. has driven straight trucks for 5 years, other he was impeding traffic with a
accumulating 180,000 miles. He holds a commercial motor vehicle.
Darrin G. Davis
Class A3 CDL from South Dakota. His
Mr. Davis, 49, has had strabismic Douglas L. Peterson
driving record for the last 3 years shows
amblyopia in his right eye since birth. no crashes and no convictions for Mr. Peterson, 76, has had age-related
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ moving violations in a CMV. macular degeneration in his left eye
80, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following since 2010. The visual acuity in his
an examination in 2015, his optometrist Melvin L. Lester right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Mr [sic] Mr. Lester, 52, has complete loss of 20/400. Following an examination in
Davis has sufficient vision to perform vision in his left eye due to a traumatic 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In
the driving tasks required to operate a incident in childhood. The visual acuity my medical opinion, Douglas Peterson
commercial motor vehicle.’’ Mr. Davis in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left has sufficient vision to perform the
reported that he has driven tractor- eye, no light perception. Following an driving tasks required to operate a
trailer combinations for 25 years, examination in 2015, his optometrist commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Peterson
accumulating 3 million miles. He holds stated, ‘‘It is my opinion that Mr. Lester reported that he has driven straight
a Class ABCD CDL from Wisconsin. His is capable of perform [sic] the driving trucks for 35 years, accumulating
driving record for the last 3 years shows tasks required to operate a commercial 700,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
no crashes and no convictions for vehicle.’’ Mr. Lester reported that he has combinations for 10 years, accumulating
moving violations in a CMV. driven straight trucks for 8 years, 750,000 miles. He holds a Class ABCD
accumulating 576,000 miles, and CDL from Wisconsin. His driving record
Rene Hernandez Gonzalez tractor-trailer combinations for 16 years, for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
Mr. Hernandez Gonzalez, 44, has had accumulating 1.84 million miles. He no convictions for moving violations in
strabismus amblyopia in his left eye holds a Class A CDL from Mississippi. a CMV.
since birth. The visual acuity in his His driving record for the last 3 years
right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, shows no crashes and no convictions for Ramon S. Puente
20/500. Following an examination in moving violations in a CMV. Mr. Puente, 34, has a macular scar in
2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Patient his right eye due to a traumatic incident
Gerald R. Metzler
does have sufficient vision OU to in 2003. The visual acuity in his right
operate a commercial vehicle, but the Mr. Metzler, 60, has a prosthetic right eye is 20/300, and in his left eye, 20/20.
field of vision has not been examined at eye due to a traumatic incident in 1962. Following an examination in 2015, his
our office today.’’ Mr. Hernandez The visual acuity in his right eye is no optometrist stated, ‘‘I certify that his
Gonzalez reported that he has driven light perception, and in his left eye, 20/ medical/visual condition does NOT
straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 20. Following an examination in 2015, preclude him from operating a
48,000 miles. He holds an operator’s his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Puente
license from Florida. His driving record opinion Gerald Metzler has sufficient reported that he has driven straight
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and vision to perform the driving tasks trucks for 10 years, accumulating 3,500
no convictions for moving violations in required to operate a commercial miles and tractor-trailer combinations
a CMV. vehicle.’’ Mr. Metzler reported that he for 10 years, accumulating 3,500 miles.
has driven straight trucks for 31 years, He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His
Johnnie W. Hines, Jr. accumulating 542,500 miles and tractor- driving record for the last 3 years shows
Mr. Hines, 49, has complete loss of trailer combinations for 3 years, no crashes and no convictions for
vision in his right eye due to a traumatic accumulating 24,000 miles. He holds a moving violations in a CMV.
incident in childhood. The visual acuity Class AM CDL from Pennsylvania. His
in his right eye is no light perception, driving record for the last 3 years shows Dennis W. Rhoades
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an no crashes and no convictions for Mr. Rhoades, 59, has had refractive
examination in 2015, his optometrist moving violations in a CMV. amblyopia in his right eye since
stated, ‘‘He has sufficient vision on [sic] childhood. The visual acuity in his right
Kory M. Nelson
OS to perform commercial vehicle eye is 20/60, and in his left eye, 20/20.
driving tasks with the assistance of Mr. Nelson, 32, has a prosthetic left Following an examination in 2015, his
passenger and drivers side mirrors.’’ Mr. eye due to a traumatic incident in 2001. optometrist stated, ‘‘It remains my
Hines reported that he has driven The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ opinion that Mr. Dennis Rhoades has
straight trucks for 15 years, 15, and in his left eye, no light more that [sic] sufficient vision to safely
accumulating 750,000 miles. He holds perception. Following an examination operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
an operator’s license from Florida. His in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, Rhoades reported that he has driven
driving record for the last 3 years shows ‘‘The examination of the right eye is straight trucks for 39 years,
no crashes and no convictions for entirely normal with the exception of accumulating 1.17 million miles and
moving violations in a CMV. mild refractive error which has not tractor-trailer combinations for 39 years,
changed significantly when compared to accumulating 585,000 miles. He holds a
Dean L. Knutson his current glasses. I believe that he is Class A CDL from Vermont. His driving
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Mr. Knutson, 61, has had amblyopia able to perform the driving tasks record for the last 3 years shows no
in his right eye since birth. The visual required to operate a commercial crashes and no convictions for moving
acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in vehicle.’’ Mr. Nelson reported that he violations in a CMV.
his left eye, 20/20. Following an has driven straight trucks for 3 years,
examination in 2015, his optometrist accumulating 262,500. He holds an Jose H. Rivas
stated, ‘‘I also certify, that in my operator’s license from Maryland. His Mr. Rivas, 56, has optic nerve damage
medical opinion, the patient has driving record for the last 3 years shows in his left eye due to a traumatic
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Rodney has more than sufficient vision Docket Management Facility in Room 49 U.S.C. 5311 that is made to address
to perform all the tasks necessary for W12–140 on the ground floor of the an emergency shall be subject to the
operating a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey terms and conditions the Secretary
Wright reported that he has driven Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, determines are necessary. This language
straight trucks for 20 years, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday allows FTA to waive statutory, as well
accumulating 520,000 miles. He holds a through Friday, except Federal holidays. as administrative, requirements.
Class B CDL from Pennsylvania. His Dated: December 31, 2015. Therefore, grantees affected by an
driving record for the last 3 years shows Larry W. Minor,
emergency or major disaster may
no crashes and no convictions for request waivers of provisions of chapter
Associate Administrator for Policy.
moving violations in a CMV. 53 of title 49, U.S.C. when a grantee or
[FR Doc. 2016–00472 Filed 1–11–16; 8:45 am]
subgrantee demonstrates the
III. Public Participation and Request for BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P requirement(s) will limit a grantee’s or
Comments subgrantee’s ability to respond to an
FMCSA encourages you to participate emergency. Grantees must follow the
by submitting comments and related DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION procedures set forth below when
materials. requesting a waiver of statutory or
Federal Transit Administration
Submitting Comments administrative requirements.
[Docket FTA–2016–0001] All petitions for relief from a
If you submit a comment, please provision of chapter 53 of title 49,
include the docket number for this Notice of Establishment of Emergency U.S.C. or FTA administrative
notice, indicate the specific section of Relief Docket for Calendar Year 2016 requirements must be posted in the
this document to which each comment AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration docket in order to receive consideration
applies, and provide a reason for each (FTA), DOT. by FTA. The docket is publicly available
suggestion or recommendation. You and can be accessed 24 hours a day,
ACTION: Notice.
may submit your comments and seven days a week, via the Internet at
material online or by fax, mail, or hand SUMMARY: By this notice, the Federal www.regulations.gov. Petitions may also
delivery, but please use only one of Transit Administration (FTA) is be submitted by U.S. mail or by hand
these means. FMCSA recommends that establishing an Emergency Relief Docket delivery to the DOT Docket
you include your name and a mailing for calendar year 2016 so grantees and Management Facility, 1200 New Jersey
address, an email address, or a phone subgrantees affected by national or Ave. SE., Room W12–140, Washington,
number in the body of your document regional emergencies may request DC 20590. Any grantee or subgrantee
so the Agency can contact you if it has temporary relief from FTA submitting petitions for relief or
questions regarding your submission. administrative and statutory comments to the docket must include
To submit your comment online, go to requirements. the agency name (Federal Transit
http://www.regulations.gov and put the Administration) and docket number
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
docket number FMCSA–2015–0347 in FTA–2016–0001. Grantees and
the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ Bonnie L. Graves, Assistant Chief
Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, subgrantees making submissions to the
When the new screen appears, click on docket by mail or hand delivery should
‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your Office of Chief Counsel, Federal Transit
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. submit two copies. Grantees and
comment into the text box in the subgrantees are strongly encouraged to
following screen. Choose whether you SE., Room E56–306, Washington, DC
20590, phone: (202) 366–4011, fax: (202) contact their FTA regional office and
are submitting your comment as an notify FTA of the intent to submit a
individual or on behalf of a third party 366–3809, or email, Bonnie.Graves@
dot.gov. petition to the docket.
and then submit. If you submit your In the event a grantee or subgrantee
comments by mail or hand delivery, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant needs to request immediate relief and
submit them in an unbound format, no to title 49 CFR part 601, subpart D, FTA does not have access to electronic
larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for is establishing the Emergency Relief means to request that relief, the grantee
copying and electronic filing. If you Docket for calendar year 2016. or subgrantee may contact any FTA
submit comments by mail and would Subsequent to an emergency or major regional office or FTA headquarters and
like to know that they reached the disaster, the docket may be opened at request that FTA staff submit the
facility, please enclose a stamped, self- the request of a grantee or subgrantee, or petition on its behalf.
addressed postcard or envelope. on the Administrator’s own initiative. A petition for relief shall:
FMCSA will consider all comments In the event a grantee or subgrantee (a) Identify the grantee or subgrantee
and material received during the believes the Emergency Relief Docket and its geographic location;
comment period and may change this should be opened and it has not been (b) Identify the section of chapter 53
notice based on your comments. opened, that grantee or subgrantee may of title 49, U.S.C., or the FTA policy
submit a petition in duplicate to the statement, circular, guidance document
Viewing Comments and Documents Administrator, via U.S. mail, to: Federal and/or rule from which the grantee or
To view comments, as well as Transit Administration, 1200 New subgrantee seeks relief;
documents mentioned in this preamble Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590; (c) Specifically address how a
as being available in the docket, go to via telephone, at: (202) 366–4011; via requirement in chapter 53 of title 49
http://www.regulations.gov and insert fax, at (202) 366–3472, or via email, to U.S.C., or an FTA requirement in a
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the docket number FMCSA–2015–0347 Bonnie.Graves@dot.gov, requesting policy statement, circular, agency
in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click opening of the Docket for that guidance or rule will limit a grantee’s or
‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket emergency and including the subgrantee’s ability to respond to an
Folder’’ button and choose the information set forth below. emergency or disaster; and
document listed to review. If you do not Section 5324(d) of title 49, U.S.C. (d) Specify if the petition for relief is
have access to the Internet, you may provides that a grant awarded under one-time or ongoing, and if ongoing
view the docket online by visiting the section 5324 or under 49 U.S.C. 5307 or identify the time period for which the
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before [Insert date 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register]. 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. | |
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