81_FR_21725 81 FR 21655 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

81 FR 21655 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 70 (April 12, 2016)

Page Range21655-21659
FR Document2016-08354

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 25 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.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 12, 2016) 
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0024]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

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

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 25 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-2016-0024 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

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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 25 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

Stanley W. Ahne

    Mr. Ahne, 56, tore the iris in his right eye in childhood due to a 
traumatic incident. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and 
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his 
optometrist stated, ``I believe that Mr. Ahne does have sufficient 
vision to drive a commercial vehical [sic] safely.'' Mr. Ahne reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 100,000 
miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 1 
million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Oklahoma. His driving record 
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

Marvin D. Bass

    Mr. Bass, 56, has been blind in his right eye since 2008 due to a 
traumatic incident. The visual acuity in his right eye is hand motion, 
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his 
optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Bass has sufficient 
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Bass reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 
years, accumulating 700,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from 
Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Daniel L. Castonguay

    Mr. Castonguay, 54, has had macular degeneration in his left eye 
since 2012. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his 
left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist 
stated, ``It is my opinion that Daniel Castonguay has stable vision at 
this time and has sufficient vision to drive a commercial vehicle as he 
has done for the last 22 years.'' Mr. Castonguay reported that he has 
driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 250,000 miles and 
tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 1.5 million 
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maine. His driving record for the 
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations 
in a CMV.

William A. Crandall, Jr.

    Mr. Crandall, 31, has refractive amblyopia in his right eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in his left 
eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, 
``It is my opinion that Mr. Crandal [sic] has sufficient vision to 
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' 
Mr. Crandall reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, 
accumulating 100,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from New 
York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

James T. Curtis

    Mr. Curtis, 55, has had ischemic optic neuropathy in his left eye 
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his 
left eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2016, his 
optometrist stated, ``He has sufficient vision to perform the driving 
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Curtis reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 17 years, accumulating 70,000 
miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years, accumulating 1,000 
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Mexico. His driving record for 
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

Jacob M. Dellinger

    Mr. Dellinger, 60, had a branch retinal vein occlusion in his left 
eye in 2011. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his 
left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist 
stated, ``In my medical opinion, with his right eye correction to 20/20 
and his full temporal peripheral fields, he has sufficient vision to 
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' 
Mr. Dellinger reported that he has driven straight trucks for 41 years, 
accumulating 410,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 41 
years, accumulating 123,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from 
North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no 
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Mark E. Dow

    Mr. Dow, 51, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left eye, 20/20. 
Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my 
opinion Mr. Dow has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks 
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Dow reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 1.05 million 
miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 
150,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Vermont. His driving record 
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

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Richard R. Filion

    Mr. Filion, 68, is blind in his left eye due to a traumatic 
incident in 2011. 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, ``If there is an allowance or waiver given for 
monocular status then Mr. Filion would meet requirements for commercial 
driving.'' Mr. Filion reported that he has driven straight trucks for 
25 years, accumulating 500,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations 
for 8 years, accumulating 560,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Vermont. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Louis J. Floquet Jr.

    Mr. Floquet, 31, has had Morning Glory Syndrome in his left eye 
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his 
left eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his 
optometrist stated, ``Based on these tests, Louis has sufficient vison 
to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Floquet reported that he has driven straight trucks for 
15 years, accumulating 150,000 miles. He holds an 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.

Joshua V. Harrison

    Mr. Harrison, 67, has had a corneal scar in his left eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left 
eye, 20/80. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist 
stated, ``Left eye poor vision is long-standing, right eye meets 
standards . . . for CDL.'' Mr. Harrison reported that he has driven 
straight trucks for 45 years, accumulating 450,000 miles. He holds a 
Class A CDL from New Jersey. His driving record for the last 3 years 
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Jason G. Joyner

    Mr. Joyner, 38, has had strabismic amblyopia in his left eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left 
eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, 
``I believe pt [sic] has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks 
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Joyner reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 150,000 miles. He 
holds a Class A CDL from Kansas. His driving record for the last 3 
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a 
CMV.

Thomas M. Kaley, Jr.

    Mr. Kaley, 43, is blind in his left eye due to a traumatic incident 
in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his 
left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his 
optometrist stated, ``I see no reason that he should be denied a 
license as I believe that he has sufficient vision to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Kaley reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 25 years, accumulating 750,000 miles. He holds an operator's 
license from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years 
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

William J. Krysinski

    Mr. Krysinski, 56, has had optic atrophy in his left eye since 
2012. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 
hand motion. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, 
``I believe he can continue to safely operate his commercial motor 
vehicle for interstate driving without any restrictions.'' Mr. 
Krysinski reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 
35 years, accumulating 2.3 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Bradley K. Linde

    Mr. Linde, 67, 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/
400. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my 
professional opinion of his vision, Mr. Linde is qualified to perform 
all duties expected for operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Linde 
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 21 years, 
accumulating 10,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His 
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions 
for moving violations in a CMV.

Pedro Martinez

    Mr. Martinez, 55, has had a choroidal macular scar in his left eye 
since 1985. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his 
left eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2015, his 
optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision 
centrally OD and Peripherally [sic] OU to operate a commercial vehical 
[sic].'' Mr. Martinez reported that he has driven straight trucks for 
10 years, accumulating 5,200 miles. He holds an operator's license from 
New Mexico. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes 
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Ty N. Mason

    Mr. Mason, 51, has been blind in his left eye due to a retinal 
detachment in 2003. 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, ``Patient has sufficient visual acuity and VF 
[sic] for CDL license.'' Mr. Mason reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 2 years, accumulating 75,000 miles and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 16 years, accumulating 6.53 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.

Ralph A. Milliman

    Mr. Milliman, 63, has had an incomplete macular formation in his 
left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and 
in his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2015, his 
optometrist stated, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Milliman's exceptional 
vision in his right eye allows him to compensate for his lack of visual 
acuity in his left eye and leads me to believe he has sufficient vision 
to perform all commercial driving tasks.'' Mr. Milliman reported that 
he has driven straight trucks for 24 years, accumulating 1.92 million 
miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 33 years, accumulating 3.47 
million miles. He holds an operator's license from Illinois. His 
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 1 conviction 
for a moving violation in a CMV; he operated in an improper traffic 
lane.

Donald A. Orloski

    Mr. Orloski, 69, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/150. 
Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. 
Orloski's visual condition is stable. I find no medical reason to 
prevent Donald Orloski from safely operating a commercial vehicle.'' 
Mr. Orloski reported that he has driven straight trucks for 37 years, 
accumulating 592,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 37 
years, accumulating 37,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes 
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

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Alan R. Piroso

    Mr. Piroso, 60, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. 
Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Alan 
Piroso has been driving for many years without a problem and I believe 
he should be able to renew his CDL license based on his eye 
examination.'' Mr. Piroso reported that he has driven straight trucks 
for 31 years, accumulating 930,000 miles and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 6 years, accumulating 30,000 miles. He holds a Class 
AMC CDL from New Hampshire. His driving record for the last 3 years 
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Juan C. Ramirez

    Mr. Ramirez, 31, has had exotropia with amblyopia in his left eye 
since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in 
his left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist 
stated, ``I believe Mr. Ramirez should be considered for [sic] federal 
vision exemption to operate a CMV in interstate commerce.'' Mr. Ramirez 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 
600,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years, 
accumulating 120,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His 
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions 
for moving violations in a CMV.

Erik J. Rowland

    Mr. Rowland, 35, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is hand motion, and in his left eye, 
20/15. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, 
``It is my opinion that Mr. Rowland is able to operate a commercial 
vehicle, as his vision has remained stable, and he has operate [sic] a 
commercial vehicle for the past several years.'' Mr. Rowland reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 17 years, accumulating 340,000 
miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years, accumulating 10,000 
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New York. His driving record for the 
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations 
in a CMV.

Colby T. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 36, 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/
400. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my 
opinion, Colby has more than adequate vision to perform all driving 
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 120,000 
miles. He holds a Class D operator's license from Utah. His driving 
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for 
moving violations in a CMV.

Carl J. Warnecke

    Mr. Warnecke, 55, has had amblyopia in his right eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his 
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist 
stated, ``I think that he does have sufficient vision to perform the 
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle, according to 
their guidelines.'' Mr. Warnecke reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 35 years, accumulating 210,000 miles and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 35 years, accumulating 35,000 miles. He holds a Class 
A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no 
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Edwin E. West

    Mr. West, 55, has had a macular scar in his right eye due to a 
retinal hemorrhage in 2004. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
70, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his 
optometrist stated, ``I certify that Ed West has sufficient vision to 
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' 
Mr. West reported that he has driven straight trucks for 37 years, 
accumulating 185,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 37 
years, accumulating 185,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Donald E. Wojtaszek

    Mr. Wojtaszek, 62, has had amblyopia in his left eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left 
eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, 
``I hereby certify that in my medical opinion, this individual has 
sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Wojtaszek reported that he has driven 
straight trucks for 42 years, accumulating 84,000. He holds a Class C 
license from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years 
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

III. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and 
related materials.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
notice, indicate the specific section of this document to which each 
comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or 
recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online or by 
fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. 
FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an 
email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so the 
Agency can contact you if it has questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and 
put the docket number FMCSA-2016-0024 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.

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-2016-0024 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.


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    Issued on: April 5, 2016.
 Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-08354 Filed 4-11-16; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 70 / Tuesday, April 12, 2016 / Notices 21655 Donald L. Yamauchi required of all exemptions granted Issued on: April 5, 2016. Mr. Yamauchi, 43, has had ITDM under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e). Larry W. Minor, since 2015. His endocrinologist Section 4129(d) also directed FMCSA Associate Administrator for Policy. examined him in 2016 and certified that to ensure that drivers of CMVs with [FR Doc. 2016–08355 Filed 4–11–16; 8:45 am] he has had no severe hypoglycemic ITDM are not held to a higher standard BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P reactions resulting in loss of than other drivers, with the exception of consciousness, requiring the assistance limited operating, monitoring and of another person, or resulting in medical requirements that are deemed DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION impaired cognitive function that medically necessary. occurred without warning in the past 12 Federal Motor Carrier Safety The FMCSA concluded that all of the months and no recurrent (2 or more) Administration operating, monitoring and medical severe hypoglycemic episodes in the requirements set out in the September 3, [Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0024] last 5 years. His endocrinologist certifies 2003 notice, except as modified, were in that Mr. Yamauchi understands diabetes compliance with section 4129(d). Qualification of Drivers; Exemption management and monitoring, has stable Therefore, all of the requirements set Applications; Vision control of his diabetes using insulin, out in the September 3, 2003 notice, AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety and is able to drive a CMV safely. Mr. except as modified by the notice in the Administration (FMCSA), DOT. Yamauchi meets the requirements of the Federal Register on November 8, 2005 vision standard at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). ACTION: Notice of applications for (70 FR 67777), remain in effect. His optometrist examined him in 2016 exemptions; request for comments. and certified that he does not have IV. Submitting Comments SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A You may submit your comments and applications from 25 individuals for CDL from Minnesota. material online or by fax, mail, or hand exemption from the vision requirement III. Request for Comments delivery, but please use only one of in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety these means. FMCSA recommends that Regulations. They are unable to meet In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) you include your name and a mailing and 31315, FMCSA requests public the vision requirement in one eye for address, an email address, or a phone various reasons. The exemptions will comment from all interested persons on number in the body of your document the exemption petitions described in enable these individuals to operate so that FMCSA can contact you if there commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in this notice. We will consider all are questions regarding your comments received before the close of interstate commerce without meeting submission. the prescribed vision requirement in business on the closing date indicated in the date section of the notice. To submit your comment online, go to one eye. If granted, the exemptions FMCSA notes that section 4129 of the http://www.regulations.gov and in the would enable these individuals to Safe, Accountable, Flexible and search box insert the docket number qualify as drivers of commercial motor Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A FMCSA–2016–0035 and click the search vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. Legacy for Users requires the Secretary button. When the new screen appears, DATES: Comments must be received on to revise its diabetes exemption program click on the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’ or before May 12, 2016. All comments established on September 3, 2003 (68 FR button on the right hand side of the will be investigated by FMCSA. The 52441).1 The revision must provide for page. On the new page, enter exemptions will be issued the day after individual assessment of drivers with information required including the the comment period closes. diabetes mellitus, and be consistent specific section of this document to ADDRESSES: You may submit comments with the criteria described in section which each comment applies, and bearing the Federal Docket Management 4018 of the Transportation Equity Act provide a reason for each suggestion or System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 31305). recommendation. If you submit your 2016–0024 using any of the following Section 4129 requires: (1) Elimination comments by mail or hand delivery, methods: of the requirement for 3 years of submit them in an unbound format, no • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to experience operating CMVs while being larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the treated with insulin; and (2) copying and electronic filing. If you on-line instructions for submitting establishment of a specified minimum submit comments by mail and would comments. period of insulin use to demonstrate like to know that they reached the • Mail: Docket Management Facility; stable control of diabetes before being facility, please enclose a stamped, self- U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 allowed to operate a CMV. addressed postcard or envelope. New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building In response to section 4129, FMCSA We will consider all comments and Ground Floor, Room W12–140, made immediate revisions to the material received during the comment Washington, DC 20590–0001. diabetes exemption program established period. FMCSA may issue a final • Hand Delivery: West Building by the September 3, 2003 notice. determination at any time after the close Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 FMCSA discontinued use of the 3-year of the comment period. 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Note ‘‘final rule.’’ However, the 2003 notice did not issue a ‘‘final rule’’ but did establish the procedures and Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and that all comments received will be standards for issuing exemptions for drivers with you will find all documents and posted without change to http:// ITDM. comments related to this notice. www.regulations.gov, including any VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:18 Apr 11, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1

21656 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 70 / Tuesday, April 12, 2016 / Notices personal information provided. Please II. Qualifications of Applicants required to operate a commercial see the Privacy Act heading below for vehicle.’’ Mr. Crandall reported that he Stanley W. Ahne further information. has driven straight trucks for 5 years, Mr. Ahne, 56, tore the iris in his right accumulating 100,000 miles. He holds Docket: For access to the docket to eye in childhood due to a traumatic an operator’s license from New York. read background documents or incident. The visual acuity in his right comments, go to http:// His driving record for the last 3 years eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/20. shows no crashes and no convictions for www.regulations.gov at any time or Following an examination in 2015, his moving violations in a CMV. Room W12–140 on the ground level of optometrist stated, ‘‘I believe that Mr. the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Ahne does have sufficient vision to James T. Curtis Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 drive a commercial vehical [sic] safely.’’ Mr. Curtis, 55, has had ischemic optic a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Mr. Ahne reported that he has driven neuropathy in his left eye since birth. Friday, except Federal holidays. The straight trucks for 10 years, The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ FDMS is available 24 hours each day, accumulating 100,000 miles and tractor- 20, and in his left eye, light perception. 365 days each year. If you want trailer combinations for 10 years, Following an examination in 2016, his acknowledgment that we received your accumulating 1 million miles. He holds optometrist stated, ‘‘He has sufficient comments, please include a self- a Class A CDL from Oklahoma. His vision to perform the driving tasks addressed, stamped envelope or driving record for the last 3 years shows required to operate a commercial postcard or print the acknowledgement no crashes and no convictions for vehicle.’’ Mr. Curtis reported that he has page that appears after submitting moving violations in a CMV. driven straight trucks for 17 years, comments on-line. accumulating 70,000 miles and tractor- Marvin D. Bass trailer combinations for 17 years, Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments Mr. Bass, 56, has been blind in his accumulating 1,000 miles. He holds a from the public to better inform its right eye since 2008 due to a traumatic Class A CDL from New Mexico. His rulemaking process. DOT posts these incident. The visual acuity in his right driving record for the last 3 years shows comments, without edit, including any eye is hand motion, and in his left eye, no crashes and no convictions for personal information the commenter 20/20. Following an examination in moving violations in a CMV. provides, to www.regulations.gov, as 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my Jacob M. Dellinger described in the system of records medical opinion, Mr. Bass has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks Mr. Dellinger, 60, had a branch retinal notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can required to operate a commercial vein occlusion in his left eye in 2011. be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. vehicle.’’ Mr. Bass reported that he has The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: driven straight trucks for 20 years, 20, and in his left eye, 20/200. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical accumulating 700,000 miles. He holds Following an examination in 2015, his Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, an operator’s license from Kentucky. His optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, driving record for the last 3 years shows opinion, with his right eye correction to Department of Transportation, 1200 no crashes and no convictions for 20/20 and his full temporal peripheral New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– moving violations in a CMV. fields, he has sufficient vision to 113, Washington, DC 20590–0001. perform the driving tasks required to Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Daniel L. Castonguay operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Monday through Friday, except Federal Mr. Castonguay, 54, has had macular Dellinger reported that he has driven holidays. If you have questions degeneration in his left eye since 2012. straight trucks for 41 years, regarding viewing or submitting The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ accumulating 410,000 miles and tractor- material to the docket, contact Docket 20, and in his left eye, 20/100. trailer combinations for 41 years, Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. Following an examination in 2016, his accumulating 123,000 miles. He holds optometrist stated, ‘‘It is my opinion an operator’s license from North SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: that Daniel Castonguay has stable vision Carolina. His driving record for the last I. Background at this time and has sufficient vision to 3 years shows no crashes and no drive a commercial vehicle as he has convictions for moving violations in a Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, done for the last 22 years.’’ Mr. CMV. FMCSA may grant an exemption from Castonguay reported that he has driven the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Mark E. Dow straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds 250,000 miles and tractor-trailer Mr. Dow, 51, has had amblyopia in ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a combinations for 25 years, accumulating his right eye since birth. The visual level of safety that is equivalent to or 1.5 million miles. He holds a Class A acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in greater than the level that would be CDL from Maine. His driving record for his left eye, 20/20. Following an achieved absent such exemption.’’ the last 3 years shows no crashes and no examination in 2016, his optometrist FMCSA can renew exemptions at the convictions for moving violations in a stated, ‘‘In my opinion Mr. Dow has end of each 2-year period. The 25 CMV. sufficient vision to perform the driving individuals listed in this notice have tasks required to operate a commercial each requested such an exemption from William A. Crandall, Jr. vehicle.’’ Mr. Dow reported that he has asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES the vision requirement in 49 CFR Mr. Crandall, 31, has refractive driven straight trucks for 30 years, 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers amblyopia in his right eye since accumulating 1.05 million miles and of CMVs in interstate commerce. childhood. The visual acuity in his right tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate eye is 20/60, and in his left eye, 20/15. accumulating 150,000 miles. He holds a the qualifications of each applicant to Following an examination in 2016, his Class A CDL from Vermont. His driving determine whether granting an optometrist stated, ‘‘It is my opinion record for the last 3 years shows no exemption will achieve the required that Mr. Crandal [sic] has sufficient crashes and no convictions for moving level of safety mandated by statute. vision to perform the driving tasks violations in a CMV. 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 70 / Tuesday, April 12, 2016 / Notices 21657 Richard R. Filion crashes and no convictions for moving accumulating 5,200 miles. He holds an Mr. Filion, 68, is blind in his left eye violations in a CMV. operator’s license from New Mexico. His due to a traumatic incident in 2011. The driving record for the last 3 years shows Thomas M. Kaley, Jr. visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, no crashes and no convictions for Mr. Kaley, 43, is blind in his left eye moving violations in a CMV. and in his left eye, no light perception. due to a traumatic incident in Following an examination in 2015, his Ty N. Mason childhood. The visual acuity in his right optometrist stated, ‘‘If there is an eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light Mr. Mason, 51, has been blind in his allowance or waiver given for perception. Following an examination left eye due to a retinal detachment in monocular status then Mr. Filion would meet requirements for commercial in 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘I see no 2003. The visual acuity in his right eye driving.’’ Mr. Filion reported that he has reason that he should be denied a is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light driven straight trucks for 25 years, license as I believe that he has sufficient perception. Following an examination accumulating 500,000 miles and tractor- vision to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ in 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Patient trailer combinations for 8 years, Mr. Kaley reported that he has driven has sufficient visual acuity and VF [sic] accumulating 560,000 miles. He holds a straight trucks for 25 years, for CDL license.’’ Mr. Mason reported Class A CDL from Vermont. His driving accumulating 750,000 miles. He holds that he has driven straight trucks for 2 record for the last 3 years shows no an operator’s license from Pennsylvania. years, accumulating 75,000 miles and crashes and no convictions for moving His driving record for the last 3 years tractor-trailer combinations for 16 years, violations in a CMV. shows no crashes and no convictions for accumulating 6.53 million miles. He moving violations in a CMV. holds a Class AM CDL from Louis J. Floquet Jr. Pennsylvania. His driving record for the William J. Krysinski Mr. Floquet, 31, has had Morning last 3 years shows no crashes and no Glory Syndrome in his left eye since Mr. Krysinski, 56, has had optic convictions for moving violations in a birth. The visual acuity in his right eye atrophy in his left eye since 2012. The CMV. is 20/20, and in his left eye, light visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, perception. Following an examination and in his left eye, hand motion. Ralph A. Milliman in 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Based Following an examination in 2015, his Mr. Milliman, 63, has had an on these tests, Louis has sufficient vison optometrist stated, ‘‘I believe he can incomplete macular formation in his left to perform the driving tasks required to continue to safely operate his eye since birth. The visual acuity in his operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. commercial motor vehicle for interstate right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, Floquet reported that he has driven driving without any restrictions.’’ Mr. 20/200. Following an examination in straight trucks for 15 years, Krysinski reported that he has driven 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘It is my accumulating 150,000 miles. He holds tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, opinion that Mr. Milliman’s exceptional an operator’s license from California. accumulating 2.3 million miles. He vision in his right eye allows him to His driving record for the last 3 years holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota. compensate for his lack of visual acuity shows no crashes and no convictions for His driving record for the last 3 years in his left eye and leads me to believe moving violations in a CMV. shows no crashes and no convictions for he has sufficient vision to perform all moving violations in a CMV. Joshua V. Harrison commercial driving tasks.’’ Mr. Bradley K. Linde Milliman reported that he has driven Mr. Harrison, 67, has had a corneal Mr. Linde, 67, has had amblyopia in straight trucks for 24 years, scar in his left eye since childhood. The his left eye since childhood. The visual accumulating 1.92 million miles and visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/80. Following an acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in tractor-trailer combinations for 33 years, examination in 2015, his his left eye, 20/400. Following an accumulating 3.47 million miles. He ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Left eye poor examination in 2015, his optometrist holds an operator’s license from Illinois. vision is long-standing, right eye meets stated, ‘‘In my professional opinion of His driving record for the last 3 years standards . . . for CDL.’’ Mr. Harrison his vision, Mr. Linde is qualified to shows no crashes and 1 conviction for reported that he has driven straight perform all duties expected for a moving violation in a CMV; he trucks for 45 years, accumulating operating a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. operated in an improper traffic lane. 450,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL Linde reported that he has driven Donald A. Orloski from New Jersey. His driving record for tractor-trailer combinations for 21 years, the last 3 years shows no crashes and no accumulating 10,500 miles. He holds a Mr. Orloski, 69, has had amblyopia in convictions for moving violations in a Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving his left eye since birth. The visual acuity CMV. record for the last 3 years shows no in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left crashes and no convictions for moving eye, 20/150. Following an examination Jason G. Joyner in 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Mr. violations in a CMV. Mr. Joyner, 38, has had strabismic Orloski’s visual condition is stable. I amblyopia in his left eye since Pedro Martinez find no medical reason to prevent childhood. The visual acuity in his right Mr. Martinez, 55, has had a choroidal Donald Orloski from safely operating a eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/100. macular scar in his left eye since 1985. commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Orloski Following an examination in 2016, his The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ reported that he has driven straight asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES optometrist stated, ‘‘I believe pt [sic] has 20, and in his left eye, counting fingers. trucks for 37 years, accumulating sufficient vision to perform the driving Following an examination in 2015, his 592,000 miles and tractor-trailer tasks required to operate a commercial optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical combinations for 37 years, accumulating vehicle.’’ Mr. Joyner reported that he opinion, he has sufficient vision 37,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL has driven straight trucks for 4 years, centrally OD and Peripherally [sic] OU from Pennsylvania. His driving record accumulating 150,000 miles. He holds a to operate a commercial vehical [sic].’’ for the last 3 years shows no crashes and Class A CDL from Kansas. His driving Mr. Martinez reported that he has no convictions for moving violations in record for the last 3 years shows no driven straight trucks for 10 years, a CMV. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:18 Apr 11, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00125 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1

21658 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 70 / Tuesday, April 12, 2016 / Notices Alan R. Piroso than adequate vision to perform all III. Public Participation and Request for Mr. Piroso, 60, has had amblyopia in driving tasks required to operate a Comments his left eye since birth. The visual acuity commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Smith reported that he has driven straight FMCSA encourages you to participate in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left trucks for 10 years, accumulating by submitting comments and related eye, 20/400. Following an examination 120,000 miles. He holds a Class D materials. in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Alan Piroso has been driving for many operator’s license from Utah. His Submitting Comments years without a problem and I believe driving record for the last 3 years shows he should be able to renew his CDL no crashes and no convictions for If you submit a comment, please license based on his eye examination.’’ moving violations in a CMV. include the docket number for this Mr. Piroso reported that he has driven Carl J. Warnecke notice, indicate the specific section of straight trucks for 31 years, this document to which each comment accumulating 930,000 miles and tractor- Mr. Warnecke, 55, has had amblyopia applies, and provide a reason for each trailer combinations for 6 years, in his right eye since childhood. The suggestion or recommendation. You accumulating 30,000 miles. He holds a visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, may submit your comments and Class AMC CDL from New Hampshire. and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an material online or by fax, mail, or hand His driving record for the last 3 years examination in 2015, his delivery, but please use only one of shows no crashes and no convictions for ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘I think that he these means. FMCSA recommends that moving violations in a CMV. does have sufficient vision to perform you include your name and a mailing the driving tasks required to operate a address, an email address, or a phone Juan C. Ramirez commercial vehicle, according to their number in the body of your document Mr. Ramirez, 31, has had exotropia guidelines.’’ Mr. Warnecke reported that so the Agency can contact you if it has with amblyopia in his left eye since he has driven straight trucks for 35 childhood. The visual acuity in his right questions regarding your submission. years, accumulating 210,000 miles and eye is 20/30, and in his left eye, 20/100. tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, To submit your comment online, go to Following an examination in 2015, his accumulating 35,000 miles. He holds a http://www.regulations.gov and put the optometrist stated, ‘‘I believe Mr. Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving docket number FMCSA–2016–0024 in Ramirez should be considered for [sic] record for the last 3 years shows no the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search. federal vision exemption to operate a crashes and no convictions for moving When the new screen appears, click on CMV in interstate commerce.’’ Mr. violations in a CMV. ‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your Ramirez reported that he has driven comment into the text box in the straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating Edwin E. West following screen. Choose whether you 600,000 miles and tractor-trailer Mr. West, 55, has had a macular scar are submitting your comment as an combinations for 2 years, accumulating in his right eye due to a retinal individual or on behalf of a third party 120,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL hemorrhage in 2004. The visual acuity and then submit. If you submit your from Ohio. His driving record for the in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left comments by mail or hand delivery, last 3 years shows no crashes and no eye, 20/20. Following an examination in submit them in an unbound format, no convictions for moving violations in a 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘I certify larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for CMV. that Ed West has sufficient vision to copying and electronic filing. If you Erik J. Rowland perform the driving tasks required to submit comments by mail and would Mr. Rowland, 35, has had amblyopia operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. like to know that they reached the in his right eye since birth. The visual West reported that he has driven facility, please enclose a stamped, self- acuity in his right eye is hand motion, straight trucks for 37 years, addressed postcard or envelope. and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an accumulating 185,000 miles and tractor- FMCSA will consider all comments examination in 2015, his trailer combinations for 37 years, and material received during the ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘It is my accumulating 185,000 miles. He holds a comment period. FMCSA may issue a opinion that Mr. Rowland is able to Class A CDL from Missouri. His driving final determination at any time after the operate a commercial vehicle, as his record for the last 3 years shows no close of the comment period. vision has remained stable, and he has crashes and no convictions for moving operate [sic] a commercial vehicle for violations in a CMV. Viewing Comments and Documents the past several years.’’ Mr. Rowland Donald E. Wojtaszek To view comments, as well as reported that he has driven straight documents mentioned in this preamble trucks for 17 years, accumulating Mr. Wojtaszek, 62, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The as being available in the docket, go to 340,000 miles and tractor-trailer visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, http://www.regulations.gov and insert combinations for 2 years, accumulating and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an the docket number FMCSA–2016–0024 10,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New York. His driving record for examination in 2015, his optometrist in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click the last 3 years shows no crashes and no stated, ‘‘I hereby certify that in my ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket convictions for moving violations in a medical opinion, this individual has Folder’’ button and choose the sufficient vision to perform driving document listed to review. If you do not asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES CMV. tasks required to operate a commercial have access to the Internet, you may Colby T. Smith vehicle.’’ Mr. Wojtaszek reported that he view the docket online by visiting the Mr. Smith, 36, has had amblyopia in has driven straight trucks for 42 years, Docket Management Facility in Room his left eye since childhood. The visual accumulating 84,000. He holds a Class W12–140 on the ground floor of the acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in C license from Pennsylvania. His DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey his left eye, 20/400. Following an driving record for the last 3 years shows Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, examination in 2015, his optometrist no crashes and no convictions for between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Colby has more moving violations in a CMV. through Friday, except Federal holidays. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:18 Apr 11, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00126 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 70 / Tuesday, April 12, 2016 / Notices 21659 Issued on: April 5, 2016. Therefore, FR Doc. 2016–07027 is comply with the Disadvantaged Larry W. Minor, corrected as follows: Business Enterprise (DBE) program Associate Administrator for Policy. 1. On page 17560, in the 2nd column, regulations at 49 CFR part 26. [FR Doc. 2016–08354 Filed 4–11–16; 8:45 am] subsection F. Federal Award Applicants should expect to include any BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P Administration, iii. Administrative and funds awarded, excluding those to be National Policy Requirements, iii. Buy used for vehicle procurements, in America is corrected to read as shown setting their overall DBE goal. Note, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION below: however, that projects including vehicle iii. Buy America procurements remain subject to the DBE Federal Transit Administration program regulations. The rule requires The FTA requires that all capital that, prior to bidding on any FTA- FY16 Competitive Funding procurements meet FTA’s Buy America assisted vehicle procurement, entities Opportunity: Grants for Buses and Bus requirements, which require that all that manufacture vehicles, perform post- Facilities and Low or No Emission iron, steel, or manufactured products be production alterations or retrofitting Grant Programs; 5339(b) Grants for produced in the U.S. These must submit a DBE Program plan and Buses and Bus Facilities Program and requirements help create and protect goal methodology to FTA. The FTA will 5339(c) Low or No Emission manufacturing jobs in the U.S. The Bus then issue a transit vehicle Program—Correction Program and Low-No Program will have manufacturer (TVM) concurrence/ a significant economic impact toward certification letter. Grant recipients AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration meeting the objectives of the Buy (FTA), DOT. must verify each entity’s compliance America law. The FAST Act amended with these requirements before ACTION: Notice; correction. the Buy America requirements to accepting its bid. A list of compliant, provide for a phased increase in the certified TVMs is posted on FTA’s Web SUMMARY: On March 29, 2016, the domestic content for rolling stock. For page at https://www.fta.dot.gov/ Federal Transit Administration (FTA) FY16 and FY17, the cost of components regulations-and-guidance/civil-rights- published a Notice of Funding and subcomponents produced in the ada/eligible-tvms-list. Please note, that Opportunity (NOFO) in the Federal United States must be more than 60 this list is nonexclusive and recipients Register announcing the availability of percent of the cost of all components. must contact FTA before accepting bids approximately $211 million for Grants For FY18 and FY19, the cost of from entities not listed on this web- for Buses and Bus Facilities and $55 components and subcomponents posting. Recipients may also establish million for Low or No Emission Grants. produced in the United States must be project specific DBE goals for vehicle The notice provided incomplete more than 65 percent of the cost of all procurements. The FTA will provide information regarding FTA’s Buy components. For FY20 and beyond, the additional guidance as grants are America and Disadvantage Business cost of components and subcomponents awarded. For more information on DBE Enterprise (DBE) requirements. produced in the United States must be requirements, please contact Jennifer Additionally, the NOFO was missing more than 70 percent of the cost of all Riess, Office of Civil Rights, 202–366– information in one place about how to components. There is no change to the 3084, email: jennifer.riess@dot.gov. submit applications through requirement that final assembly of 3. On page 17560, in the 3rd column, www.grants.gov. This notice corrects the rolling stock must occur in the United section G. Technical Assistance and March 29 notice. States. FTA will be issuing guidance on Other Program Information is corrected FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For the implementation of the phased to insert a deadline for complete the Bus Program, contact Sam Snead, increase in domestic content in the near applications of 11:59 p.m. EDT on May FTA Office of Program Management, future. Any proposal that will require a 13, 2016. 202–366–1089, or samuel.snead@ waiver must identify the items for dot.gov. For the Low-No Program, which a waiver will be sought in the Matthew J. Welbes, contact Tara Clark, same office, 202– application. Applicants should not Executive Director. 366–2623, or tara.clark@dot.gov. proceed with the expectation that [FR Doc. 2016–08295 Filed 4–11–16; 8:45 am] waivers will be granted, nor should BILLING CODE 4910–57–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: applicants assume that selection of a Need for Correction project under the Low-No Program that includes a partnership with a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The FTA notice published in the manufacturer, vendor, consultant, or Federal Register on March 29, 2016 (81 other third party constitutes a waiver of Federal Transit Administration FR 17553), FR Doc. 2016–07027, the Buy America requirements for contained errors. In subsection F. [Safety Advisory 16–1] rolling stock applicable at the time the Federal Award Administration, iii. project is undertaken. Stop Signal Overruns Administrative and National Policy 2. On page 17560, in the 2nd column, Requirements, iii. Buy America and iv. subsection F. Federal Award AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, the Administration, iii. Administrative and (FTA), Department of Transportation notice provides incomplete information National Policy Requirements, iv. (DOT). and refers to projects that involve asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Disadvantaged Business Enterprise is ACTION: Notice of Safety Advisory. passenger ferries, which are not eligible corrected to read as shown below: for funding under the Bus Program or SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Low-No Program. In section G. iv. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Administration (FTA) issued Safety Technical Assistance and Other The FTA requires that its recipients Advisory 16–1 regarding stop signal Program Information, the NOFO is receiving planning, capital and/or overruns on rail fixed guideway public missing the date by which applications operating assistance that will award transportation systems, and an must be submitted through prime contracts exceeding $250,000 in accompanying letter to the State Safety www.grants.gov. FTA funds in a Federal fiscal year Oversight (SSO) program managers and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:18 Apr 11, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00127 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12APN1.SGM 12APN1


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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.
DatesComments 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.
ContactChristine 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 Citation81 FR 21655 
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