81_FR_15456 81 FR 15401 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

81 FR 15401 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 55 (March 22, 2016)

Page Range15401-15404
FR Document2016-06390

FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 66 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-1998-4334; FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-
1999-6156; FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-15268; FMCSA-
2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2007-0017; FMCSA-
2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2009-0206; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-
2011-0092; FMCSA-2011-0142; FMCSA-2011-0190; FMCSA-2011-0298; FMCSA-
2011-0325; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-
2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-
2013-0174]


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 
66 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 
April 21, 2016.

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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. [Docket No. FMCSA-1998-
4334; FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-1999-6156; FMCSA-2000-
7363; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-15268; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-
22194; FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2007-0017; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-
0154; FMCSA-2009-0206; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2011-0092; FMCSA-2011-
0142; FMCSA-2011-0190; FMCSA-2011-0298; FMCSA-2011-0325; FMCSA-2013-
0029; FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2-13-0166; FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-
0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2013-0174], 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).

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 66 individuals who have requested renewal of 
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has 
evaluated these 66 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 
February and are discussed below.
    As of February 9, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 54 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (63 FR 
66226; 64 FR 16517; 64 FR 27027; 64 FR 40404; 64 FR 51568; 64 FR 54948; 
64 FR 66962; 65 FR 159; 65 FR 45817; 65 FR 77066; 66 FR 41656; 66 FR 
48504; 66 FR 53826; 66 FR 66966; 66 FR 66969; 67 FR 71610; 68 FR 37917; 
68 FR 44837; 68 FR 48989; 68 FR 52811; 68 FR 54775; 68 FR 61860; 68 FR 
69432; 68 FR 69434; 70 FR 25878; 70 FR 41811; 70 FR 42615; 70 FR 53412; 
70 FR 57353; 70 FR 61165; 70 FR 71884; 70 FR 72689; 70 FR 74102; 71 FR 
644; 71 FR 4632; 71 FR 6825; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 40360; 72 FR 52419; 72 
FR 62896; 72 FR 62897; 72 FR 64273; 72 FR 67340; 72 FR 71993; 72 FR 
71995; 72 FR 71998; 73 FR 1395; 73 FR 5259; 73 FR 6246; 74 FR 34632; 74 
FR 37295; 74 FR 43217; 74 FR 43221; 74 FR 43222; 74 FR 48343; 74 FR 
53581; 74 FR 57551; 74 FR 60021; 74 FR 60022; 74 FR 62632; 74 FR 65845; 
74 FR 65847; 75 FR 1450; 75 FR 1451; 75 FR 4623; 76 FR 25766; 76 FR 
37885; 76 FR 49528; 76 FR 53708; 76 FR 61143; 76 FR 62143; 76 FR 64171; 
76 FR 66123; 76 FR 70210; 76 FR 70212; 76 FR 70215; 76 FR 75942; 76 FR 
78728; 76 FR 78729; 76 FR 79760; 77 FR 543; 77 FR 545; 77 FR 3554; 78 
FR 34143; 78 FR 47818; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 62935; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 
63307; 78 FR 64271; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 66099; 78 FR 67452; 78 FR 67454; 
78 FR 67462; 78 FR 68137; 78 FR 76395; 78 FR 76704; 78 FR 76705; 78 FR 
76707; 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 78 FR 77782; 78 FR 78475; 78 FR 78477; 
79 FR 2247; 79 FR 2748; 79 FR 3919; 79 FR 4803):

Larry Adams, Jr. (FL)
Dennis S. Anderson (MN)
James S. Ayers (GA)
Garry A. Baker (OH)

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Edgar G. Baxter (FL)
Morris R. Beebe, II (CO)
Craig J. Belles (NY)
John E. Bellosi, Jr. (MD)
William Bucaria, Jr. (FL)
Freddie A. Carrasquillo (TX)
Martina B. Classen (IA)
Jimmie L. Crenshaw (AL)
Robert L. Cross, Jr. (MO)
Herman R. Dahmer (MD)
Vincent DeMedici (PA)
Vernon J. Dohrn (MN)
Michael M. Edleston (MA)
Daniel W. Eynon (OH)
Russell W. Foster (OH)
Richard L. Gandee (OH)
Christopher L. Granby (MI)
James B. Grega (PA)
James Hawthorne (NM)
Britt D. Hazelwood (IL)
Leonard R. Jackson (IN)
Kevin Jacoby (NJ)
Wayne C. Knighton (NV)
Jeremy W. Knott (NC)
Michael R. Leftwich (GA)
Michael S. Maki (MN)
Leonard A. Martin (NV)
Dennis L. Maxcy (NY)
Cameron S. McMillen (NM)
Joseph W. Meacham (MS)
David L. Menken (NY)
Gilberto Miramontes (TX)
Rashawn L. Morris (VA)
Charles D. Oestreich (MN)
Dean B. Ponte (MA)
Jack E. Potts, Jr. (PA)
Andres Regalado (CA)
Riland O. Richardson (GA)
Thenon D. Ridley (TX)
Richard S. Robb (NM)
Harry Smith, Jr. (NC)
John R. Snyder (WA)
Scott C. Star (NJ)
Kirk A. Thelen (MI)
Clifford B. Thompson, Jr. (SC)
Roger L. Unser (OR)
Steven M. Veloz (CA)
Daniel G. Wilson (IL)
Jason M. Wolf (DE)
Walter M. Yohn, Jr. (AL)

    The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket 
Nos. FMCSA-1998-4334; FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-1999-
6156; FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-15268; FMCSA-2003-
15892; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2007-0017; FMCSA-2007-
27897; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2009-0206; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2011-
0092; FMCSA-2011-0142; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2013-
0166; FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-
0170. Their exemptions are effective as of February 9, 2016 and will 
expire on February 9, 2018.
    As of February 11, 2016 and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following individual, Bobby R. Cox (TN), has satisfied 
the conditions for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision 
requirements (79 FR 1908; 79 FR 14333).
    The driver was included in Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0174. The 
exemption is effective as of February 11, 2016 and will expire on 
February 11, 2018.
    As of February 22, 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 64169; 76 FR 70213; 76 FR 75943; 
76 FR 78728; 77 FR 539; 77 FR 541; 77 FR 10608; 79 FR 6993):

Brian K. Cline (NC)
Richard D. Hackney (MO)
Mickey Lawson (NC)
Robbey Nelson (NC)
John E. Nichols (PA)
Thomas M. Nubert (OH)
Robert T. Reynolds (OH)
Glenn T. Riley (OH)
Gary S. Warren (IA)
Chadwick L. Wyatt (NC)

    The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket 
No. FMCSA-2007-0017; FMCSA-2011-0190; FMCSA-2011-0298; FMCSA-2011-0325. 
Their exemptions are effective as of February 22, 2016 and will expire 
on February 22, 2018.
    As of February 27, 2016 and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following individual, Danielle Wilkins (CA), has 
satisfied the conditions for obtaining a renewed exemption from the 
vision requirements (79 FR 1908; 79 FR 14333).
    The driver was included in Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0174. The 
exemption is effective as of February 27, 2016 and will expire on 
February 27, 2018.
    Each of the 66 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 April 21, 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 66 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. 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.

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    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and 
in the search box insert the docket numbers FMCSA-1998-4334; FMCSA-
1999-5578; FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-1999-6156; FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA-
2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-15268; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-22194; 
FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2007-0017; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0154; 
FMCSA-2009-0206; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2011-0092; FMCSA-2011-0142; 
FMCSA-2011-0190; FMCSA-2011-0298; FMCSA-2011-0325; FMCSA-2013-0029; 
FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2-13-0166; FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0168; 
FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2013-0174 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 the decision based on your comments. 
FMCSA may issue a response 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, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert 
the docket number FMCSA-1998-4334; FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-1999-5748; 
FMCSA-1999-6156; FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-15268; 
FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2007-0017; 
FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2009-0206; FMCSA-2009-0303; 
FMCSA-2011-0092; FMCSA-2011-0142; FMCSA-2011-0190; FMCSA-2011-0298; 
FMCSA-2011-0325; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2-13-0166; 
FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170; 
FMCSA-2013-0174 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket 
Folder'' and you will find all documents and related comments.

    Issued on: March 3, 2016.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-06390 Filed 3-21-16; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 55 / Tuesday, March 22, 2016 / Notices 15401 to release approximately 3.82 acres of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Spring/McMahon-Wrinkle Airport & airport property at the Humboldt Industrial Airpark, 3200 Rickabaugh Dr. Municipal Airport (0K7) under the Federal Aviation Administration West, Big Spring, TX 79720, telephone provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2). On (432) 264–2362, or Mr. Anthony Public Notice For Waiver for Mekhail, Federal Aviation January 18, 2016, the Airport Aeronautical Land-Use Assurance at Administration, Texas Airports Commission at the Humboldt Municipal Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport, Airport requested from the FAA that Development Program Manager, 10101 Big Spring, TX Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX approximately 3.82 acres of property be released for sale to AP Air for use as a AGENCY: Federal Aviation 76177, telephone (817) 222–5663, FAX storage and distribution facility. On Administration, DOT. (817) 222–5989. Documents reflecting March 10, 2016, the FAA determined ACTION: Notice of Intent for Waiver of this FAA action may be reviewed at the that the request to release property at Aeronautical Land-Use. above locations. the Humboldt Municipal Airport (0K7) Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on 15 January SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation 2016. submitted by the Sponsor meets the Administration (FAA) is considering a procedural requirements of the Federal Ignacio Flores, proposal to change a portion of the Manager, Airports Division, FAA, Southwest Aviation Administration and the release airport from aeronautical use to Region. of the property does not and will not nonaeronautical use and to authorize [FR Doc. 2016–06322 Filed 3–21–16; 8:45 am] impact future aviation needs at the the conversion of the airport property. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P airport. 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The land comprising 2003–15892; FMCSA–2005–22194; FMCSA– Federal Aviation Administration Grant this parcel is outside the forecasted 2005–22727; FMCSA–2007–0017; FMCSA– Assurances that do not allow federally need for aviation development and, 2007–27897; FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA– acquired airport property to be used for thus, is no longer needed for indirect or 2009–0206; FMCSA–2009–0303; FMCSA– non-aviation purposes. The sale of the direct aeronautical use. The airport 2011–0092; FMCSA–2011–0142; FMCSA– 2011–0190; FMCSA–2011–0298; FMCSA– subject property will result in the land wishes to develop this land for 2011–0325; FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA– at the Humboldt Municipal Airport compatible commercial, 2013–0165; FMCSA–2013–0166; FMCSA– (0K7) being changed from aeronautical nonaeronautical use. The income from 2013–0167; FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA– to non-aeronautical use and release the the conversion of this parcel will benefit 2013–0169; FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA– lands from the conditions of the Airport the aviation community by reinvestment 2013–0174] Improvement Program Grant Agreement in the airport. Approval does not constitute a commitment by the FAA to Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Grant Assurances. In accordance with financially assist in the conversion of Applications; Vision 49 U.S.C. 47107(c)(2)(B)(i) and (iii), the airport will receive fair market value for the subject airport property nor a AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety the property, which will be determination of eligibility for grant-in- Administration (FMCSA), DOT. subsequently reinvested in another aid funding from the FAA. The ACTION: Notice of renewal of disposition of proceeds from the exemptions; request for comments. eligible airport improvement project for conversion of the airport property will general aviation facilities at the be in accordance with FAA’s Policy and SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its Humboldt Municipal Airport. Procedures Concerning the Use of decision to renew the exemptions from Any person may inspect, by Airport Revenue, published in the the vision requirement in the Federal appointment, the request in person at Federal Register on February 16, 1999. Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 66 the FAA office listed above under FOR In accordance with Section 47107(h) of individuals. FMCSA has statutory FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. 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15402 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 55 / Tuesday, March 22, 2016 / Notices ADDRESSES: You may submit comments comment (or of the person signing the enforcement official. Each exemption bearing the Federal Docket Management comment, if submitted on behalf of an will be valid for two years unless System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. association, business, labor union, etc.). rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The [Docket No. FMCSA–1998–4334; You may review DOT’s Privacy Act exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA–1999– Statement for the Federal Docket person fails to comply with the terms 5748; FMCSA–1999–6156; FMCSA– Management System (FDMS) published and conditions of the exemption; (2) the 2000–7363; FMCSA–2001–10578; in the Federal Register on January 17, exemption has resulted in a lower level FMCSA–2003–15268; FMCSA–2003– 2008 (73 FR 3316). of safety than was maintained before it 15892; FMCSA–2005–22194; FMCSA– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: was granted; or (3) continuation of the 2005–22727; FMCSA–2007–0017; Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical exemption would not be consistent with FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA–2009– Programs Division, Medical Programs the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 0154; FMCSA–2009–0206; FMCSA– Division, 202–366–4001, 31136(e) and 31315. 2009–0303; FMCSA–2011–0092; fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Basis for Renewing Exemptions FMCSA–2011–0142; FMCSA–2011– Department of Transportation, 1200 0190; FMCSA–2011–0298; FMCSA– Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– 2011–0325; FMCSA–2013–0029; exemption may be granted for no longer 224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. FMCSA–2013–0165; FMCSA–2–13– than two years from its approval date Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 0166; FMCSA–2013–0167; FMCSA– and may be renewed upon application Monday through Friday, except Federal for additional two year periods. The 2013–0168; FMCSA–2013–0169; holidays. FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA–2013– following group(s) of drivers will SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: receive renewed exemptions effective in 0174], using any of the following methods: Background the month of February and are • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to discussed below. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, As of February 9, 2016, and in on-line instructions for submitting FMCSA may renew an exemption from accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and comments. the vision requirements in 49 CFR 31315, the following 54 individuals • Mail: Docket Management Facility; 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers have satisfied the conditions for U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a obtaining a renewed exemption from the New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building two-year period if it finds ‘‘such vision requirements (63 FR 66226; 64 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, exemption would likely achieve a level FR 16517; 64 FR 27027; 64 FR 40404; Washington, DC 20590–0001. of safety that is equivalent to or greater 64 FR 51568; 64 FR 54948; 64 FR 66962; • Hand Delivery or Courier: West than the level that would be achieved 65 FR 159; 65 FR 45817; 65 FR 77066; Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, absent such exemption.’’ The 66 FR 41656; 66 FR 48504; 66 FR 53826; 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., procedures for requesting an exemption 66 FR 66966; 66 FR 66969; 67 FR 71610; Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 (including renewals) are set out in 49 68 FR 37917; 68 FR 44837; 68 FR 48989; p.m., Monday through Friday, except CFR part 381. 68 FR 52811; 68 FR 54775; 68 FR 61860; Federal Holidays. Exemption Decision 68 FR 69432; 68 FR 69434; 70 FR 25878; • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. 70 FR 41811; 70 FR 42615; 70 FR 53412; Instructions: Each submission must This notice addresses 66 individuals 70 FR 57353; 70 FR 61165; 70 FR 71884; include the Agency name and the who have requested renewal of their 70 FR 72689; 70 FR 74102; 71 FR 644; docket number for this notice. Note that exemptions in accordance with FMCSA 71 FR 4632; 71 FR 6825; 72 FR 39879; DOT posts all comments received procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these 72 FR 40360; 72 FR 52419; 72 FR 62896; without change to http:// 66 applications for renewal on their 72 FR 62897; 72 FR 64273; 72 FR 67340; www.regulations.gov, including any merits and decided to extend each 72 FR 71993; 72 FR 71995; 72 FR 71998; personal information included in a exemption for a renewable two-year 73 FR 1395; 73 FR 5259; 73 FR 6246; 74 comment. Please see the Privacy Act period. Each individual is identified FR 34632; 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 43217; heading below. according to the renewal date. 74 FR 43221; 74 FR 43222; 74 FR 48343; Docket: For access to the docket to The exemptions are extended subject 74 FR 53581; 74 FR 57551; 74 FR 60021; read background documents or to the following conditions: (1) That 74 FR 60022; 74 FR 62632; 74 FR 65845; comments, go to http:// each individual has a physical 74 FR 65847; 75 FR 1450; 75 FR 1451; www.regulations.gov at any time or examination every year (a) by an 75 FR 4623; 76 FR 25766; 76 FR 37885; Room W12–140 on the ground level of ophthalmologist or optometrist who 76 FR 49528; 76 FR 53708; 76 FR 61143; the West Building, 1200 New Jersey attests that the vision in the better eye 76 FR 62143; 76 FR 64171; 76 FR 66123; Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 continues to meet the requirements in 76 FR 70210; 76 FR 70212; 76 FR 70215; a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a 76 FR 75942; 76 FR 78728; 76 FR 78729; Friday, except Federal holidays. The medical examiner who attests that the 76 FR 79760; 77 FR 543; 77 FR 545; 77 Federal Docket Management System individual is otherwise physically FR 3554; 78 FR 34143; 78 FR 47818; 78 (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that FR 52602; 78 FR 62935; 78 FR 63302; 365 days each year. If you want each individual provides a copy of the 78 FR 63307; 78 FR 64271; 78 FR 64274; acknowledgment that we received your ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s 78 FR 66099; 78 FR 67452; 78 FR 67454; comments, please include a self- report to the medical examiner at the asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 78 FR 67462; 78 FR 68137; 78 FR 76395; addressed, stamped envelope or time of the annual medical examination; 78 FR 76704; 78 FR 76705; 78 FR 76707; postcard or print the acknowledgement and (3) that each individual provide a 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 78 FR 77782; page that appears after submitting copy of the annual medical certification 78 FR 78475; 78 FR 78477; 79 FR 2247; comments on-line. to the employer for retention in the 79 FR 2748; 79 FR 3919; 79 FR 4803): Privacy Act: Anyone may search the driver’s qualification file and retains a Larry Adams, Jr. (FL) electronic form of all comments copy of the certification on his/her Dennis S. Anderson (MN) received into any of our dockets by the person while driving for presentation to James S. Ayers (GA) name of the individual submitting the a duly authorized Federal, State, or local Garry A. Baker (OH) VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Mar 21, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00183 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 55 / Tuesday, March 22, 2016 / Notices 15403 Edgar G. Baxter (FL) As of February 11, 2016 and in for each renewal applicant for a period Morris R. Beebe, II (CO) accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and of two years is likely to achieve a level Craig J. Belles (NY) 31315, the following individual, Bobby of safety equal to that existing without John E. Bellosi, Jr. (MD) R. Cox (TN), has satisfied the conditions the exemption. William Bucaria, Jr. (FL) for obtaining a renewed exemption from Freddie A. Carrasquillo (TX) Request for Comments the vision requirements (79 FR 1908; 79 Martina B. Classen (IA) FR 14333). FMCSA will review comments Jimmie L. Crenshaw (AL) The driver was included in Docket received at any time concerning a Robert L. Cross, Jr. (MO) No. FMCSA–2013–0174. The exemption particular driver’s safety record and Herman R. Dahmer (MD) is effective as of February 11, 2016 and determine if the continuation of the Vincent DeMedici (PA) will expire on February 11, 2018. exemption is consistent with the Vernon J. Dohrn (MN) As of February 22, 2016, and in requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and Michael M. Edleston (MA) accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that Daniel W. Eynon (OH) 31315, the following 10 individuals interested parties with specific data Russell W. Foster (OH) have satisfied the conditions for concerning the safety records of these Richard L. Gandee (OH) obtaining a renewed exemption from the drivers submit comments by April 21, Christopher L. Granby (MI) vision requirements (72 FR 67340; 73 2016. James B. Grega (PA) FR 1395; 74 FR 65845; 76 FR 64169; 76 FMCSA believes that the James Hawthorne (NM) FR 70213; 76 FR 75943; 76 FR 78728; requirements for a renewal of an Britt D. Hazelwood (IL) 77 FR 539; 77 FR 541; 77 FR 10608; 79 exemption under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and Leonard R. Jackson (IN) FR 6993): 31315 can be satisfied by initially Kevin Jacoby (NJ) Brian K. Cline (NC) granting the renewal and then Wayne C. Knighton (NV) Jeremy W. Knott (NC) Richard D. Hackney (MO) requesting and evaluating, if needed, Michael R. Leftwich (GA) Mickey Lawson (NC) subsequent comments submitted by Michael S. Maki (MN) Robbey Nelson (NC) interested parties. As indicated above, Leonard A. Martin (NV) John E. Nichols (PA) the Agency previously published Dennis L. Maxcy (NY) Thomas M. Nubert (OH) notices of final disposition announcing Cameron S. McMillen (NM) Robert T. Reynolds (OH) its decision to exempt these 66 Joseph W. Meacham (MS) Glenn T. Riley (OH) individuals from the vision requirement David L. Menken (NY) Gary S. Warren (IA) in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final Gilberto Miramontes (TX) Chadwick L. Wyatt (NC) decision to grant an exemption to each Rashawn L. Morris (VA) The drivers were included in one of of these individuals was made on the Charles D. Oestreich (MN) the following dockets: Docket No. merits of each case and made only after Dean B. Ponte (MA) FMCSA–2007–0017; FMCSA–2011– careful consideration of the comments Jack E. Potts, Jr. (PA) 0190; FMCSA–2011–0298; FMCSA– received to its notices of applications. Andres Regalado (CA) 2011–0325. Their exemptions are The notices of applications stated in Riland O. Richardson (GA) effective as of February 22, 2016 and detail the qualifications, experience, Thenon D. Ridley (TX) will expire on February 22, 2018. and medical condition of each applicant Richard S. Robb (NM) As of February 27, 2016 and in for an exemption from the vision Harry Smith, Jr. (NC) accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and requirements. That information is John R. Snyder (WA) 31315, the following individual, available by consulting the above cited Scott C. Star (NJ) Danielle Wilkins (CA), has satisfied the Federal Register publications. Kirk A. Thelen (MI) conditions for obtaining a renewed Interested parties or organizations Clifford B. Thompson, Jr. (SC) exemption from the vision requirements possessing information that would Roger L. Unser (OR) (79 FR 1908; 79 FR 14333). otherwise show that any, or all, of these Steven M. Veloz (CA) The driver was included in Docket drivers are not currently achieving the Daniel G. Wilson (IL) No. FMCSA–2013–0174. The exemption statutory level of safety should Jason M. Wolf (DE) is effective as of February 27, 2016 and immediately notify FMCSA. The Walter M. Yohn, Jr. (AL) will expire on February 27, 2018. Agency will evaluate any adverse The drivers were included in one of Each of the 66 applicants listed in the evidence submitted and, if safety is the following dockets: Docket Nos. groups above has requested renewal of being compromised or if continuation of FMCSA–1998–4334; FMCSA–1999– the exemption and has submitted the exemption would not be consistent 5578; FMCSA–1999–5748; FMCSA– evidence showing that the vision in the with the goals and objectives of 49 1999–6156; FMCSA–2000–7363; better eye continues to meet the U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA–2003– requirement specified at 49 CFR take immediate steps to revoke the 15268; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA– 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision exemption of a driver. 2005–22194; FMCSA–2005–22727; impairment is stable. In addition, a Submitting Comments FMCSA–2007–0017; FMCSA–2007– review of each record of safety while 27897; FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA– driving with the respective vision You may submit your comments and 2009–0206; FMCSA–2009–0303; deficiencies over the past two years material online or by fax, mail, or hand asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FMCSA–2011–0092; FMCSA–2011– indicates each applicant continues to delivery, but please use only one of 0142; FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA– meet the vision exemption these means. FMCSA recommends that 2013–0165; FMCSA–2013–0166; requirements. you include your name and a mailing FMCSA–2013–0167; FMCSA–2013– These factors provide an adequate address, an email address, or a phone 0168; FMCSA–2013–0169; FMCSA– basis for predicting each driver’s ability number in the body of your document 2013–0170. Their exemptions are to continue to drive safely in interstate so that FMCSA can contact you if there effective as of February 9, 2016 and will commerce. Therefore, FMCSA are questions regarding your expire on February 9, 2018. concludes that extending the exemption submission. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Mar 21, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00184 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1

15404 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 55 / Tuesday, March 22, 2016 / Notices To submit your comment online, go to Issued on: March 3, 2016. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 http://www.regulations.gov and in the Larry W. Minor, U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments search box insert the docket numbers Associate Administrator for Policy. from the public to better inform its FMCSA–1998–4334; FMCSA–1999– [FR Doc. 2016–06390 Filed 3–21–16; 8:45 am] rulemaking process. DOT posts these 5578; FMCSA–1999–5748; FMCSA– BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P comments, without edit, including any 1999–6156; FMCSA–2000–7363; personal information the commenter FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA–2003– provides, to www.regulations.gov, as 15268; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION described in the system of records 2005–22194; FMCSA–2005–22727; notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can FMCSA–2007–0017; FMCSA–2007– Federal Motor Carrier Safety be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. 27897; FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA– Administration II. Background 2009–0206; FMCSA–2009–0303; [Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0070] FMCSA–2011–0092; FMCSA–2011– On November 2, 2015, FMCSA 0142; FMCSA–2011–0190; FMCSA– Qualification of Drivers; Exemption published a notice of receipt of 2011–0298; FMCSA–2011–0325; Applications; Vision exemption applications from certain FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA–2013– individuals, and requested comments 0165; FMCSA–2–13–0166; FMCSA– AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety from the public (80 FR 67476). That 2013–0167; FMCSA–2013–0168; Administration (FMCSA), DOT. notice listed 36 applicants’ case FMCSA–2013–0169; FMCSA–2013– ACTION: Notice of final disposition. histories. The 36 individuals applied for 0170; FMCSA–2013–0174 and click the exemptions from the vision requirement SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), for drivers who search button. When the new screen decision to exempt 36 individuals from operate CMVs in interstate commerce. appears, click on the blue ‘‘Comment the vision requirement in the Federal Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, Now!’’ button on the right hand side of Motor Carrier Safety Regulations FMCSA may grant an exemption for a 2- the page. On the new page, enter (FMCSRs). They are unable to meet the year period if it finds ‘‘such exemption information required including the vision requirement in one eye for would likely achieve a level of safety specific section of this document to various reasons. The exemptions will that is equivalent to or greater than the which each comment applies, and enable these individuals to operate level that would be achieved absent provide a reason for each suggestion or commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in such exemption.’’ The statute also recommendation. If you submit your interstate commerce without meeting allows the Agency to renew exemptions comments by mail or hand delivery, the prescribed vision requirement in at the end of the 2-year period. submit them in an unbound format, no one eye. The Agency has concluded that Accordingly, FMCSA has evaluated the larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for granting these exemptions will provide 36 applications on their merits and copying and electronic filing. If you a level of safety that is equivalent to or made a determination to grant submit comments by mail and would greater than the level of safety exemptions to each of them. like to know that they reached the maintained without the exemptions for facility, please enclose a stamped, self- III. Vision and Driving Experience of these CMV drivers. addressed postcard or envelope. the Applicants We will consider all comments and DATES: The exemptions were granted material received during the comment December 3, 2015. The exemptions The vision requirement in the period and may change the decision expire on December 3, 2017. FMCSRs provides: based on your comments. FMCSA may FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A person is physically qualified to issue a response at any time after the Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical drive a commercial motor vehicle if that close of the comment period. Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, person has distant visual acuity of at fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye Viewing Comments and Documents Department of Transportation, 1200 without corrective lenses or visual To view comments, as well as any New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– acuity separately corrected to 20/40 documents mentioned in this preamble, 113, Washington, DC 20590–0001. (Snellen) or better with corrective go to http://www.regulations.gov and in Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least the search box insert the docket number Monday through Friday, except Federal 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or FMCSA–1998–4334; FMCSA–1999– holidays. If you have questions without corrective lenses, field of vision 5578; FMCSA–1999–5748; FMCSA– regarding viewing or submitting of at least 70° in the horizontal meridian 1999–6156; FMCSA–2000–7363; material to the docket, contact Docket in each eye, and the ability to recognize FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA–2003– Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. the colors of traffic signals and devices 15268; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: showing red, green, and amber (49 CFR 2005–22194; FMCSA–2005–22727; 391.41(b)(10)). FMCSA–2007–0017; FMCSA–2007– I. Electronic Access FMCSA recognizes that some drivers 27897; FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA– You may see all the comments online do not meet the vision requirement but 2009–0206; FMCSA–2009–0303; through the Federal Document have adapted their driving to FMCSA–2011–0092; FMCSA–2011– Management System (FDMS) at http:// accommodate their vision limitation 0142; FMCSA–2011–0190; FMCSA– www.regulations.gov. and demonstrated their ability to drive 2011–0298; FMCSA–2011–0325; Docket: For access to the docket to safely. The 36 exemption applicants asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA–2013– read background documents or listed in this notice are in this category. 0165; FMCSA–2–13–0166; FMCSA– comments, go to http:// They are unable to meet the vision 2013–0167; FMCSA–2013–0168; www.regulations.gov and/or Room requirement in one eye for various FMCSA–2013–0169; FMCSA–2013– W12–140 on the ground level of the reasons, including amblyopia, aniridia, 0170; FMCSA–2013–0174 and click West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue anisotropic amblyopia, Best disease, ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. branch retinal artery occlusion, chronic Folder’’ and you will find all documents and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, retinal detachment, complete loss of and related comments. except Federal holidays. vision, corneal scar, fibrovascular VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Mar 21, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00185 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of 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 April 21, 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 Citation81 FR 15401 
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