81 FR 21647 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 70 (April 12, 2016)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 70 (April 12, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-08358 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 12, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 21647-21649] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-08358] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0025] 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 11 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 May 12, 2016. All comments will be investigated by FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued the day after the comment period closes. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0025 using any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Fax: 1-202-493-2251. Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket numbers for this notice. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below for further information. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments on-line. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, (202) 366-4001, [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 11 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 Jose R. Arroyo Mr. Arroyo, 46, has had corneal opacity 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, ``He had no color defects and in my medical opinion he is able to safely operate a commercial vehicle based in [sic] his vision.'' Mr. Arroyo reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12 years, accumulating 540,000 miles. He holds a Class C operator's license from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Ronald H. Carey Mr. Carey, 54, has had decreased vision in his right eye since 2011. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion Ronald has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Carey reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 150,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 27 years, accumulating 1.65 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. Valentin S. Chernyy Mr. Chernyy, 51, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1986. 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, ``This certifies in my medical opinion that Valentin Chernyy has sufficient vision in his right eye to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Chernyy reported that he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 980,000 miles. He holds a Class O operator's license from Nebraska. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Danny R. Floyd Mr. Floyd, 56, has had optic atrophy in his right eye since 2012 due to a traumatic incident. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist [[Page 21648]] stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Floyd's condition is stable and he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Floyd reported that he has driven tractor- trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 2.34 million 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. Claudia E. Gerez-Bentacourt Ms. Gerez-Bentancourt, 39, has had amblyopia in her right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in her right eye is 20/200, and in her left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2015, her ophthalmologist stated, ``She was diagnosed with Amblyopia of right eye . . . She is able to perform all driving tasks that [sic] required by commercial vehicle.'' Ms. Gerez-Bentacourt reported that she has driven tractor- trailer combinations for 6 years, accumulating 420,000 miles. She holds a Class A CDL from Texas. Her driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Andy R. Junod Mr. Junod, 62, has had a macular scar in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I certify that the visual deficiency of this gentleman is stable and that in my medical opinion, based on the eye exam and his driving record which he verbally gives [sic] to me, that he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Junod reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 120,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 34 years, accumulating 3.74 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Roger W. Kerns III Mr. Kerns, 22, 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 2016 his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Roger W. Kerns III has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Kerns reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 1,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years, accumulating 200,000 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. Gary C. Maxwell Mr. Maxwell, 73, has had a pigment epithelia detachment in his left eye in 2000. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/70. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``He has a history of an epiretinal membrane and pigment epithelial detachment of his left eye. He has been driving a commercial vehicle without difficulty for many years, and I feel that he can safely continue to do so without any concerns.'' Mr. Maxwell reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 80,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating 12 million 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. Scott A. Palmer Mr. Palmer, 46, 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/ 300. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Scott Palmer has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Palmer reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 800,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Richard G. Roberts Mr. Roberts, 82, has had macular degeneration in his right eye since 2008. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``The patient has been able to operate commercial vehicles safely for many years, including the last seven years after being treated for macular degeneration. There has been no worsening in that time, so I believe that patient can continue to operative [sic] the same types of vehicles at this time and for the foreseeable future.'' Mr. Roberts reported that he has driven straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating 140,400 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Michael R. Tipton Mr. Tipton, 61, has had macular atrophy in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In summery Mr. Tipton in my opinion is more than able to meet the requirements visually for operation of a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Tipton reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 20,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. 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-2016-0025 in the ``Keyword'' box, and click ``Search.'' When the new screen appears, click on ``Comment Now!'' button and type your comment into the text box in the following screen. Choose whether you are submitting your comment as an individual or on behalf of a third party and then submit. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. FMCSA may issue a final determination at any time after the close of the comment period. [[Page 21649]] Viewing Comments and Documents To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number FMCSA-2016-0025 in the ``Keyword'' box and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' button and choose the document listed to review. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may view the docket online by visiting the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Issued on: April 5, 2016. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2016-08358 Filed 4-11-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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Description of Relief Sought: This posted without change to http:// II. Qualifications of Applicants
exemption request, if granted, would www.regulations.gov, including any
Jose R. Arroyo
exempt the model SF50 airplane from personal information provided. Please
the 61-knot stall speed with critical ice see the Privacy Act heading below for Mr. Arroyo, 46, has had corneal
accretions. further information. opacity in his right eye since childhood.
[FR Doc. 2016–08316 Filed 4–11–16; 8:45 am] Docket: For access to the docket to The visual acuity in his right eye is no
read background documents or light perception, and in his left eye, 20/
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comments, go to http:// 20. Following an examination in 2015,
www.regulations.gov at any time or his optometrist stated, ‘‘He had no color
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Room W12–140 on the ground level of defects and in my medical opinion he
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey is able to safely operate a commercial
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 vehicle based in [sic] his vision.’’ Mr.
Administration a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Arroyo reported that he has driven
Friday, except Federal holidays. The straight trucks for 12 years,
[Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0025] accumulating 540,000 miles. He holds a
FDMS is available 24 hours each day,
365 days each year. If you want Class C operator’s license from
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
acknowledgment that we received your California. His driving record for the last
Applications; Vision
comments, please include a self- 3 years shows no crashes and no
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety addressed, stamped envelope or convictions for moving violations in a
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. postcard or print the acknowledgement CMV.
ACTION: Notice of applications for page that appears after submitting Ronald H. Carey
exemptions; request for comments. comments on-line.
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 Mr. Carey, 54, has had decreased
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments vision in his right eye since 2011. The
applications from 11 individuals for from the public to better inform its visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200,
exemption from the vision requirement rulemaking process. DOT posts these and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments, without edit, including any examination in 2016, his optometrist
Regulations. They are unable to meet personal information the commenter stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion Ronald
the vision requirement in one eye for provides, to www.regulations.gov, as has sufficient vision to perform the
various reasons. The exemptions will described in the system of records driving tasks required to operate a
enable these individuals to operate notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Carey
commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. reported that he has driven straight
interstate commerce without meeting trucks for 2 years, accumulating 150,000
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the prescribed vision requirement in miles and tractor-trailer combinations
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
one eye. If granted, the exemptions for 27 years, accumulating 1.65 million
Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
would enable these individuals to miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
qualify as drivers of commercial motor Pennsylvania. His driving record for the
Department of Transportation, 1200
vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. last 3 years shows no crashes and no
New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
DATES: Comments must be received on
convictions for moving violations in a
113, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
or before May 12, 2016. All comments CMV.
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
will be investigated by FMCSA. The Monday through Friday, except Federal Valentin S. Chernyy
exemptions will be issued the day after holidays. If you have questions Mr. Chernyy, 51, has complete loss of
the comment period closes. regarding viewing or submitting vision in his left eye due to a traumatic
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments material to the docket, contact Docket incident in 1986. The visual acuity in
bearing the Federal Docket Management Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: no light perception. Following an
2016–0025 using any of the following examination in 2015, his optometrist
methods: I. Background
stated, ‘‘This certifies in my medical
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, opinion that Valentin Chernyy has
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the FMCSA may grant an exemption from sufficient vision in his right eye to
on-line instructions for submitting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety perform the driving tasks required to
comments. Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a Chernyy reported that he has driven
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 level of safety that is equivalent to or straight trucks for 14 years,
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building greater than the level that would be accumulating 980,000 miles. He holds a
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, achieved absent such exemption.’’ Class O operator’s license from
Washington, DC 20590–0001. FMCSA can renew exemptions at the Nebraska. His driving record for the last
• Hand Delivery: West Building end of each 2-year period. The 11 3 years shows no crashes and no
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 individuals listed in this notice have convictions for moving violations in a
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, each requested such an exemption from
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CMV.
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday the vision requirement in 49 CFR
through Friday, except Federal 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers Danny R. Floyd
Holidays. of CMVs in interstate commerce. Mr. Floyd, 56, has had optic atrophy
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate in his right eye since 2012 due to a
Instructions: Each submission must the qualifications of each applicant to traumatic incident. The visual acuity in
include the Agency name and the determine whether granting an his right eye is no light perception, and
docket numbers for this notice. Note exemption will achieve the required in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
that all comments received will be level of safety mandated by statute. examination in 2016, his optometrist
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stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Mr. combinations for 2 years, accumulating convictions for moving violations in a
Floyd’s condition is stable and he has 200,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL CMV.
sufficient vision to perform the driving from Iowa. His driving record for the
Michael R. Tipton
tasks required to operate a commercial last 3 years shows no crashes and no
vehicle.’’ Mr. Floyd reported that he has convictions for moving violations in a Mr. Tipton, 61, has had macular
driven tractor-trailer combinations for CMV. atrophy in his left eye since childhood.
30 years, accumulating 2.34 million The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
Gary C. Maxwell
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 30, and in his left eye, 20/200.
Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 Mr. Maxwell, 73, has had a pigment Following an examination in 2015, his
years shows no crashes and no epithelia detachment in his left eye in
optometrist stated, ‘‘In summery Mr.
convictions for moving violations in a 2000. The visual acuity in his right eye
Tipton in my opinion is more than able
CMV. is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/70.
to meet the requirements visually for
Following an examination in 2015, his
Claudia E. Gerez-Bentacourt operation of a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘He has a
Tipton reported that he has driven
Ms. Gerez-Bentancourt, 39, has had history of an epiretinal membrane and
tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years,
amblyopia in her right eye since pigment epithelial detachment of his
accumulating 20,500 miles. He holds a
childhood. The visual acuity in her right left eye. He has been driving a
Class A CDL from Illinois. His driving
eye is 20/200, and in her left eye, 20/ commercial vehicle without difficulty
record for the last 3 years shows no
25. Following an examination in 2015, for many years, and I feel that he can
safely continue to do so without any crashes and no convictions for moving
her ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘She was
diagnosed with Amblyopia of right eye concerns.’’ Mr. Maxwell reported that violations in a CMV.
. . . She is able to perform all driving he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, III. Public Participation and Request for
tasks that [sic] required by commercial accumulating 80,000 miles and tractor- Comments
vehicle.’’ Ms. Gerez-Bentacourt reported trailer combinations for 40 years,
that she has driven tractor-trailer accumulating 12 million miles. He FMCSA encourages you to participate
combinations for 6 years, accumulating holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His by submitting comments and related
420,000 miles. She holds a Class A CDL driving record for the last 3 years shows materials.
from Texas. Her driving record for the no crashes and no convictions for Submitting Comments
last 3 years shows no crashes and no moving violations in a CMV.
convictions for moving violations in a If you submit a comment, please
Scott A. Palmer
CMV. include the docket number for this
Mr. Palmer, 46, has had amblyopia in notice, indicate the specific section of
Andy R. Junod his left eye since childhood. The visual this document to which each comment
Mr. Junod, 62, has had a macular scar acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in applies, and provide a reason for each
in his right eye since childhood. The his left eye, 20/300. Following an suggestion or recommendation. You
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, examination in 2015, his optometrist may submit your comments and
and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Scott material online or by fax, mail, or hand
examination in 2016, his Palmer has sufficient vision to perform delivery, but please use only one of
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘I certify that the driving tasks required to operate a these means. FMCSA recommends that
the visual deficiency of this gentleman commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Palmer you include your name and a mailing
is stable and that in my medical reported that he has driven straight address, an email address, or a phone
opinion, based on the eye exam and his trucks for 20 years, accumulating number in the body of your document
driving record which he verbally gives 800,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL so the Agency can contact you if it has
[sic] to me, that he has sufficient vision from New York. His driving record for questions regarding your submission.
to perform the driving tasks required to the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
To submit your comment online, go to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. convictions for moving violations in a
http://www.regulations.gov and put the
Junod reported that he has driven CMV.
docket number FMCSA–2016–0025 in
straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating
Richard G. Roberts the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search.’’
120,000 miles and tractor-trailer
Mr. Roberts, 82, has had macular When the new screen appears, click on
combinations for 34 years, accumulating
degeneration in his right eye since 2008. ‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your
3.74 million miles. He holds a Class AM
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ comment into the text box in the
CDL from Texas. His driving record for
200, and in his left eye, 20/25. following screen. Choose whether you
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
Following an examination in 2015, his are submitting your comment as an
convictions for moving violations in a
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘The patient individual or on behalf of a third party
CMV.
has been able to operate commercial and then submit. If you submit your
Roger W. Kerns III vehicles safely for many years, comments by mail or hand delivery,
Mr. Kerns, 22, has had amblyopia in including the last seven years after submit them in an unbound format, no
his right eye since childhood. The being treated for macular degeneration. larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, There has been no worsening in that copying and electronic filing. If you
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an time, so I believe that patient can submit comments by mail and would
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examination in 2016 his optometrist continue to operative [sic] the same like to know that they reached the
stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Roger types of vehicles at this time and for the facility, please enclose a stamped, self-
W. Kerns III has sufficient vision to foreseeable future.’’ Mr. Roberts addressed postcard or envelope.
perform the driving tasks required to reported that he has driven straight FMCSA will consider all comments
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. trucks for 18 years, accumulating and material received during the
Kerns reported that he has driven 140,400 miles. He holds a Class A CDL comment period. FMCSA may issue a
straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating from California. His driving record for final determination at any time after the
1,000 miles and tractor-trailer the last 3 years shows no crashes and no close of the comment period.
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Viewing Comments and Documents New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, in 49 CFR 391.41(b) (3), which applies
To view comments, as well as DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to drivers of CMVs in interstate
documents mentioned in this preamble through Friday, except Federal commerce. Accordingly, the Agency
as being available in the docket, go to Holidays. will evaluate the qualifications of each
http://www.regulations.gov and insert • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. applicant to determine whether granting
the docket number FMCSA–2016–0025 Instructions: Each submission must the exemption will achieve the required
in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click include the Agency name and the level of safety mandated by statute.
‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket docket numbers for this notice. Note
II. Qualifications of Applicants
Folder’’ button and choose the that all comments received will be
document listed to review. If you do not posted without change to http:// William M. Adams
have access to the Internet, you may www.regulations.gov, including any Mr. Adams, 50, has had ITDM since
view the docket online by visiting the personal information provided. Please 2009. His endocrinologist examined him
Docket Management Facility in Room see the Privacy Act heading below for in 2016 and certified that he has had no
W12–140 on the ground floor of the further information. severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
Docket: For access to the docket to
DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey in loss of consciousness, requiring the
read background documents or
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, assistance of another person, or
comments, go to http://
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday resulting in impaired cognitive function
www.regulations.gov at any time or
through Friday, except Federal holidays. that occurred without warning in the
Room W12–140 on the ground level of
Issued on: April 5, 2016. past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
Larry W. Minor,
more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
Associate Administrator for Policy. a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
certifies that Mr. Adams understands
[FR Doc. 2016–08358 Filed 4–11–16; 8:45 am] Friday, except Federal holidays. The
diabetes management and monitoring,
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has stable control of his diabetes using
(FDMS) is available 24 hours each day,
insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
365 days each year. If you want
safely. Mr. Adams meets the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION acknowledgment that we received your
requirements of the vision standard at
comments, please include a self-
Federal Motor Carrier Safety 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist
addressed, stamped envelope or
Administration examined him in 2015 and certified that
postcard or print the acknowledgement
he does not have diabetic retinopathy.
[Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0035] page that appears after submitting
He holds a Class A CDL from South
comments on-line.
Carolina.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
Applications; Diabetes Mellitus U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments Gerald L. Beideck
from the public to better inform its Mr. Beideck, 67, has had ITDM since
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety rulemaking process. DOT posts these
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. 1985. His endocrinologist examined him
comments, without edit, including any in 2015 and certified that he has had no
ACTION: Notice of applications for personal information the commenter severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
exemptions; request for comments. provides, to www.regulations.gov, as in loss of consciousness, requiring the
described in the system of records assistance of another person, or
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
applications from 46 individuals for resulting in impaired cognitive function
be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. that occurred without warning in the
exemption from the prohibition against
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
persons with insulin-treated diabetes
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial
Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, the last 5 years. His endocrinologist
motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, certifies that Mr. Beideck understands
commerce. If granted, the exemptions
Department of Transportation, 1200 diabetes management and monitoring,
would enable these individuals with
New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–113, has stable control of his diabetes using
ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate
Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office insulin, and is able to drive a CMV
commerce.
hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., safely. Mr. Beideck meets the
DATES: Comments must be received on Monday through Friday, except Federal requirements of the vision standard at
or before May 12, 2016. holidays. 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ophthalmologist examined him in 2015
bearing the Federal Docket Management and certified that he does not have
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– I. Background
diabetic retinopathy. He holds an
2016–0035 using any of the following Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, operator’s license from Oregon.
methods: FMCSA may grant an exemption from
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety John J. Bizanos
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds Mr. Bizanos, 54, has had ITDM since
on-line instructions for submitting ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a 2012. His endocrinologist examined him
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comments. level of safety that is equivalent to or in 2015 and certified that he has had no
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; greater than the level that would be severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 achieved absent such exemption.’’ The in loss of consciousness, requiring the
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building statute also allows the Agency to renew assistance of another person, or
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, exemptions at the end of the 2-year resulting in impaired cognitive function
Washington, DC 20590–0001. period. The 46 individuals listed in this that occurred without warning in the
• Hand Delivery: West Building notice have recently requested such an past 12 months and no recurrent (2 or
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 exemption from the diabetes prohibition more) severe hypoglycemic episodes in
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments. | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before May 12, 2016. All comments will be investigated by FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued the day after the comment period closes. | |
| Contact | Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, (202) 366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 21647 |
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