81_FR_1995 81 FR 1986 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

81 FR 1986 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 9 (January 14, 2016)

Page Range1986-1987
FR Document2016-00657

FMCSA announces its denial of 100 applications from individuals who requested an exemption from the Federal vision standard applicable to interstate truck and bus drivers and the reasons for the denials. 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 exemptions does not provide a level of safety that will be equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 14, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 9 (Thursday, January 14, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1986-1987]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-00657]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0346]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

ACTION: Notice of denials.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its denial of 100 applications from 
individuals who requested an exemption from the Federal vision standard 
applicable to interstate truck and bus drivers and the reasons for the 
denials. 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 exemptions does 
not provide a level of safety that will be equivalent to, or greater 
than, the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these 
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles A. Horan, III, Director, 
Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, (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 grant an exemption 
from the Federal vision standard for a renewable 2-year period if it 
finds ``such an exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that 
is equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved 
absent such an exemption.'' The procedures for requesting an exemption 
are set forth in 49 CFR part 381.
    Accordingly, FMCSA evaluated 100 individual exemption requests on 
their merit and made a determination that these applicants do not 
satisfy the criteria eligibility or meet the terms and conditions of 
the Federal exemption program. Each applicant has, prior to this 
notice, received a letter of final disposition on the exemption 
request. Those decision letters fully outlined the basis for the denial 
and constitute final Agency action. The list published in this notice 
summarizes the Agency's recent denials as required under 49 U.S.C. 
31315(b)(4) by periodically publishing names and reasons for denial.
    The following 14 applicants had no experience operating a CMV:

Charles A. Bell
William R. J. Brown
Reginald Davis, Jr.
Ian S. Gunning
Lionel J. Kelley Jr.
Nina Y. Lenthe
Armando Moronez, Jr.
Daryl S. Payton
Michael Picklesimer
Andre A. Taft
Mark O. Teeter
Caitlin Teves
William D. Wright
Laura L. Zomlot

    The following 24 applicants did not have 3 years of experience 
driving a CMV on public highways with their vision deficiencies:


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Shawn T. Cobbs
Glen D. Crawford
David Dibb
Armando Duval Sr.
Jamie A. Edson
Roger Ferry
Robert C. Findley
Jose A. Flores
Karl D. Graves
William A. Lamkie
Runger H. Langston
Bradley W. Lovelace
Tyrone Marrs
Edmund R. Morrison, IV
Alan L. Ofstad
John N. Pozworski
Stanley Reed
Tyrone M. Reese
Phillip A. Reilly
Walter A. Robidoux
Rodger L. Shaver
Monty W. Torrance
Scott A. Van Zandt
Neil D. Wangsness

    The following 10 applicants did not have three years of recent 
experience driving a CMV with the vision deficiency:

Jason L. Cash
Stanley L. Gordon
John A. Gwinn
Terry L. Haggerty
Ryan A. Hale
Trish A. Melvin
Michele L. Mickelson
Daniel G. Vaughan
Ornando K. Welsey
Leonard F. Wood

    The following 3 applicants did not have sufficient driving 
experience during the past three years under normal highway operating 
conditions:

Michael E. Jones
Robert C. Lemke
Eric R. Padgett

    The following applicant, Mark L. Julin, was charged with a moving 
violation(s) in conjunction with a CMV accident(s).
    The following applicant, Randall K. Robertson, does not have 
sufficient peripheral vision in the better eye to qualify for an 
exemption.
    The following 6 applicants had their commercial driver's licenses 
suspended during the previous 3-year period:

Charles E. Calhoun
Darrin G. Coffee
Jason Lennon
Mark Matthews
Christopher W. Moore
Carlton Yuille

    The following applicant, Kenton D. McCullough, contributed to an 
accident(s) while operating a CMV.
    The following 11 applicants were denied for multiple reasons:

Keith J. Berger
Matthew R. Carricaburu
Bill Castillo
Randal A. Ferguson
Scott A. Hambleton
Melvin Nelson
Luis R. Olivas
Benajmin M. Pirner
Russell T. Snorek
Blake E. Spires
Gerard R. Talbot

    The following 2 applicants did not have stable vision for the 
entire three-year period:

Trent C. McCain
William D. Wallace

    The following applicant, Jakob Dueck, is a Canadian citizen.
    The following 2 applicants do not meet the vision standard in the 
better eye:

Michael S. Watson
WM C. White, Jr.

    The following 8 applicants met the current federal vision 
standards. Exemptions are not required for applicants who meet the 
current regulations for vision:

Paul Blanford
Joel C. Conrad
Dillon R. Dupont
Christopher S. Fant
Michael J. Hinkle
Byron C. Pratt
John E. Reiter
Jerry L. Vandervegt

    The following 14 applicants were denied because they will not be 
driving interstate, interstate commerce, or are not required to carry a 
DOT medical card:

Gary Bridgewater, Jr.
Robert W. Dunn
Lawrence S. Frick
William D. Hauser
Jesus Hernandez, Jr.
Steven E. Herrick
Gina M. Kiser
Travis McCoy
Roy R. Owens
William D. Robinson
Luis Romero
Jonathan A. Slatten
Raymond Stonaker
Tammy S. Whitford

    Finally, the following 2 applicants perform transportation for the 
federal government, state, or any political sub-division of the state.

Scott A. Lamb
Richard M. Marti

    Issued on: January 6, 2016.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-00657 Filed 1-13-16; 8:45 am]
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1986 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 9 / Thursday, January 14, 2016 / Notices (2) Convert under-construction bus Rivers Act [16 U.S.C. 1271–1287]; concluded that granting these lanes to managed toll lanes from NC 27 Emergency Wetlands Resources Act [16 exemptions does not provide a level of (Albemarle Road) to Wallace Lane. U.S.C. 3921, 3931]; TEA–21 Wetlands safety that will be equivalent to, or (3) Designation of the managed toll Mitigation [23 U.S.C. 103(b)(6)(m), greater than, the level of safety lanes as HOT 3+. 133(b)(11)]; Flood Disaster Protection maintained without the exemptions for Additional information can be found Act [42 U.S.C. 4001–4128]. these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on the project Web site: http://www. 7. Hazardous Materials: drivers. ncdot.gov/projects/U-5526. Comprehensive Environmental FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The actions by the Federal agencies, Response, Compensation, and Liability Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier, and the laws under which such actions Act (CERCLA) [42 U.S.C. 9601–9675]; Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, were taken, are described in the Superfund Amendments and (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA); FMCSA, Department of Transportation, project, approved on August 21, 2015, Resource Conservation and Recovery 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room and in other documents in the FHWA Act (RCRA) [42 U.S.C. 6901–6992(k)]. W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. administrative record. The CE and other 8. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990 Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 documents in the FHWA administrative Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988 p.m., Monday through Friday, except record file are available by contacting Floodplain Management; E.O. 12898, Federal holidays. the FHWA or NCDOT at the addresses Federal Actions to Address SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: provided above. Environmental Justice in Minority This notice applies to all Federal Populations and Low Income Background agency decisions as of the issuance date Populations; E.O. 11593 Protection and Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, of this notice and all laws under which Enhancement of Cultural Resources; FMCSA may grant an exemption from such actions were taken, including but E.O. 13007 Indian Sacred Sites; E.O. the Federal vision standard for a not limited to: 13287 Preserve America; E.O. 13175 1. General: National Environmental renewable 2-year period if it finds ‘‘such Consultation and Coordination with an exemption would likely achieve a Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– Indian Tribal Governments; E.O. 11514 4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 level of safety that is equivalent to or Protection and Enhancement of greater than the level that would be U.S.C. 109]. Environmental Quality; E.O. 13112 2. Air: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401– achieved absent such an exemption.’’ Invasive Species. The procedures for requesting an 7671(q)]. 3. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance exemption are set forth in 49 CFR part Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning 381. [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section and Construction. The regulations 1536], Marine Mammal Protection Act Accordingly, FMCSA evaluated 100 implementing Executive Order 12372 [16 U.S.C. 1361], Anadromous Fish individual exemption requests on their regarding intergovernmental consultation on Conservation Act [16 U.S.C. 757(a)– Federal programs and activities apply to this merit and made a determination that 757(g)], Fish and Wildlife Coordination program.) these applicants do not satisfy the Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667(d)], Migratory criteria eligibility or meet the terms and Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(I)(1). Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712], conditions of the Federal exemption Issued on: January 5, 2016. program. Each applicant has, prior to Magnuson-Stevenson Fishery Conservation and Management Act of Clarence W. Coleman, Jr., this notice, received a letter of final 1976, as amended [16 U.S.C. 1801 et Preconstruction and Environment Director, disposition on the exemption request. Federal Highway Administration, Raleigh, Those decision letters fully outlined the seq.]. North Carolina. basis for the denial and constitute final 4. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic [FR Doc. 2016–00497 Filed 1–13–16; 8:45 am] Agency action. The list published in Preservation Act of 1966, as amended BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P this notice summarizes the Agency’s [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; Archeological recent denials as required under 49 Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 31315(b)(4) by periodically U.S.C. 470(aa)–11]; Archeological and DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION publishing names and reasons for Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. denial. Federal Motor Carrier Safety 469–469(c)]; Native American Grave The following 14 applicants had no Administration Protection and Repatriation Act experience operating a CMV: (NAGPRA) [25 U.S.C. 3001–3013]. [Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0346] Charles A. Bell 5. Social and Economic: Civil Rights William R. J. Brown Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)– Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Reginald Davis, Jr. 2000(d)(1)]; American Indian Religious Applications; Vision Ian S. Gunning Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996]; Farmland AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Lionel J. Kelley Jr. Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. Administration (FMCSA), DOT. Nina Y. Lenthe 4201–4209]. ACTION: Notice of denials. Armando Moronez, Jr. 6. Wetlands and Water Resources: Daryl S. Payton Clean Water Act [33 U.S.C. 1251–1377 SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its denial Michael Picklesimer (Section 404, Section 401, Section 319)]; of 100 applications from individuals Andre A. Taft Mark O. Teeter mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Coastal Barrier Resources Act [16 U.S.C. who requested an exemption from the 3501–3510]; Coastal Zone Management Federal vision standard applicable to Caitlin Teves Act [16 U.S.C. 1451–1465]; Land and interstate truck and bus drivers and the William D. Wright Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) [16 reasons for the denials. FMCSA has Laura L. Zomlot U.S.C. 4601–4604]; Safe Drinking Water statutory authority to exempt The following 24 applicants did not Act (SDWA) [42 U.S.C. 300(f)–300(j)(6)]; individuals from the vision requirement have 3 years of experience driving a Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 [33 if the exemptions granted will not CMV on public highways with their U.S.C. 401–406]; Wild and Scenic compromise safety. The Agency has vision deficiencies: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Jan 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14JAN1.SGM 14JAN1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 9 / Thursday, January 14, 2016 / Notices 1987 Shawn T. Cobbs Keith J. Berger DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Glen D. Crawford Matthew R. Carricaburu David Dibb Bill Castillo Federal Motor Carrier Safety Armando Duval Sr. Randal A. Ferguson Administration Jamie A. Edson Scott A. Hambleton [Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0341] Roger Ferry Melvin Nelson Robert C. Findley Luis R. Olivas Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Jose A. Flores Benajmin M. Pirner Applications; Diabetes Mellitus Karl D. Graves Russell T. Snorek William A. Lamkie Blake E. Spires AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Runger H. Langston Gerard R. Talbot Administration (FMCSA). Bradley W. Lovelace The following 2 applicants did not ACTION: Notice of applications for Tyrone Marrs have stable vision for the entire three- exemptions; request for comments. Edmund R. Morrison, IV year period: Alan L. Ofstad SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of Trent C. McCain applications from 40 individuals for John N. Pozworski William D. Wallace Stanley Reed exemption from the prohibition against Tyrone M. Reese The following applicant, Jakob Dueck, persons with insulin-treated diabetes Phillip A. Reilly is a Canadian citizen. mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial Walter A. Robidoux The following 2 applicants do not motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate Rodger L. Shaver meet the vision standard in the better commerce. If granted, the exemptions Monty W. Torrance eye: would enable these individuals with Scott A. Van Zandt Michael S. Watson ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate Neil D. Wangsness WM C. White, Jr. commerce. The following 10 applicants did not The following 8 applicants met the DATES: Comments must be received on have three years of recent experience current federal vision standards. or before February 16, 2016. driving a CMV with the vision Exemptions are not required for ADDRESSES: You may submit comments deficiency: applicants who meet the current bearing the Federal Docket Management Jason L. Cash regulations for vision: System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– Stanley L. Gordon Paul Blanford 2015–0341 using any of the following John A. Gwinn Joel C. Conrad methods: Terry L. Haggerty Dillon R. Dupont • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Ryan A. Hale Christopher S. Fant http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Trish A. Melvin Michael J. Hinkle on-line instructions for submitting Michele L. Mickelson Byron C. Pratt comments. Daniel G. Vaughan John E. Reiter • Mail: Docket Management Facility; Ornando K. Welsey Jerry L. Vandervegt U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 Leonard F. Wood The following 14 applicants were New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building The following 3 applicants did not denied because they will not be driving Ground Floor, Room W12–140, have sufficient driving experience interstate, interstate commerce, or are Washington, DC 20590–0001. during the past three years under not required to carry a DOT medical • Hand Delivery: West Building normal highway operating conditions: card: Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 Michael E. Jones Gary Bridgewater, Jr. New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, Robert C. Lemke Robert W. Dunn DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Eric R. Padgett Lawrence S. Frick through Friday, except Federal William D. Hauser Holidays. The following applicant, Mark L. Jesus Hernandez, Jr. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Julin, was charged with a moving Steven E. Herrick Instructions: Each submission must violation(s) in conjunction with a CMV Gina M. Kiser include the Agency name and the accident(s). Travis McCoy docket numbers for this notice. Note The following applicant, Randall K. Roy R. Owens that all comments received will be Robertson, does not have sufficient William D. Robinson posted without change to http:// peripheral vision in the better eye to Luis Romero www.regulations.gov, including any qualify for an exemption. Jonathan A. Slatten personal information provided. Please The following 6 applicants had their Raymond Stonaker see the Privacy Act heading below for commercial driver’s licenses suspended Tammy S. Whitford further information. during the previous 3-year period: Docket: For access to the docket to Finally, the following 2 applicants Charles E. Calhoun perform transportation for the federal read background documents or Darrin G. Coffee government, state, or any political sub- comments, go to http:// Jason Lennon division of the state. www.regulations.gov at any time or Mark Matthews mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Scott A. Lamb Room W12–140 on the ground level of Christopher W. Moore the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Richard M. Marti Carlton Yuille Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 The following applicant, Kenton D. Issued on: January 6, 2016. a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through McCullough, contributed to an Larry W. Minor, Friday, except Federal holidays. The accident(s) while operating a CMV. Associate Administrator for Policy. Federal Docket Management System The following 11 applicants were [FR Doc. 2016–00657 Filed 1–13–16; 8:45 am] (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, denied for multiple reasons: BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P 365 days each year. If you want VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Jan 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14JAN1.SGM 14JAN1


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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of denials.
ContactCharles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, (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.
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