81 FR 39320 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 116 (June 16, 2016)

Page Range		39320-39324
FR Document		2016-14242
FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 37 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0028]


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 37 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 July 18, 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-2016-0028 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, 
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comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard 
or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting 
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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 37 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

Dennis J. Ameling

    Mr. Ameling, 54, has had a dense corneal scar in his right eye 
since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light 
perception, and his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, 
his optometrist stated, ``My opinion is that his vision is more than 
capable to drive a commercial vehicle out of state.'' Mr. Ameling 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating 
1.44 million miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 21 years, 
accumulating 2.1 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His 
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction 
for a moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded the speed limit by 10 
miles per hour (mph).

Daniel A. Bahm

    Mr. Bahm, 50, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is count fingers, and in his left 
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist 
stated, ``According to our exam and his previous visual field test Mr. 
Bahm has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to 
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bahm reported that he has driven 
straight trucks for 33 years, accumulating 16,500 miles and tractor-
trailer combinations for 14 years, accumulating 2.1 million miles. He 
holds a Class A CDL from Florida. His driving record for the last 3 
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a 
CMV.

John P. Brooks

    Mr. Brooks, 48, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to 
a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye 
is light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an 
examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion, he 
does have the vision required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Brooks reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, 
accumulating 240,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 18 
years, accumulating 144,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes but 
two convictions in a CMV. In the first incidence, he exceeded the speed 
limit by 12 mph and in the second incidence; according to the citation, 
he ``disregarded an official traffic control device.''

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Joshua L. Cecotti

    Mr. Cecotti, 33, has had vision loss in his right eye since birth. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``It is 
also the opinion of both Dr. Raymond A. Powell and me [sic] that he has 
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Cecotti reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 15 years, accumulating 360,000 miles, and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 15 years, accumulating 285,000 miles. He holds an 
operator's license from Washington. His driving record for the last 3 
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violation in a 
CMV.

Derrick L. Cowan

    Mr. Cowan, 38, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic 
incident in 1999. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in 
his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2016, 
his optometrist stated, ``Based on my findings I believe Mr. Cowan 
should have no visual problem operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Cowan reported that he has driven straight trucks for 9 years, 
accumulating 176,400 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina. 
His driving record for the last 3 years show no crashes and no 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Ryan E. Cox

    Mr. Cox, 40, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, counting 
fingers. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated 
``Ryan has a good driving record, so in my opinion, he has sufficient 
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Cox reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 
years, accumulating 100,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 
20 years, accumulating 100,000 miles. He holds an operator's license 
from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no 
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Ronald A. Donsbach

    Mr. Donsbach, 52, has had a cataract 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 optometrist stated, ``It is 
in my opinion that Ronald has sufficient vision to perform the driving 
tasks required for him to operate his commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Donsbach reported that he has driven straight trucks for 4 years, 
accumulating 152,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from 
Montana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Kenneth W. Erickson

    Mr. Erickson, 78, 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 2016, his optometrist stated, 
``Kenneth definitely has sufficient vision to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Erickson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 
62 years, accumulating 930,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 
34 years, accumulating 1.97 million miles, and buses for 8 years, 
accumulating 800,000 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.

Anthony A. Gusa

    Mr. Gusa, 59, has a corneal scar in his left eye due to a traumatic 
incident in 1969. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in 
his left eye, 20/60. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist 
stated, ``In my opinion, Anthony has fine binocular vision and is 
totally capable of operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gusa reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 90,000 
miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years, accumulating 
585,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Michigan. His driving record 
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

Pedro Guzman

    Mr. Guzman, 39, 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/
150. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my 
opinion, Pedro has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks 
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Guzman reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 30,720 miles. He 
holds an operator's license from Texas. His driving record for the last 
3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a 
CMV.

Bradley C. Helsel

    Mr. Helsel, 59, has had phthisis bulbi in his left eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left 
eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2016, his 
ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion, the patient has 
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Helsel reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 15 years, accumulating 450,000 miles, and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 12 years, accumulating 840,000 miles. He holds a Class 
A CDL from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no 
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Titus E. Hostetler

    Mr. Hostetler, 47, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In My 
Medical Opinion [sic], Mr. Hostetler has sufficient vision to perform 
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Hostetler reported that he has driven straight trucks for 29 years, 
accumulating 290,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 29 
years, accumulating 290,000 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.

Darrell E. Hunter

    Mr. Hunter, 50, has a retinal detachment in his left eye due to a 
traumatic incident in 1998. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20, and in his left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2016, his 
ophthalmologist stated, ``I do believe that he has vision sufficient to 
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hunter reported that he has driven 
tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 900,000 miles. 
He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the 
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations 
in a CMV.

Charles R. Johnson

    Mr. Johnson, 54, has had central serous chorioretinopathy in his 
left eye since 1991. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and 
in his left eye 20/200. Following an examination in 2016, his 
ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion, this patient continues to have 
sufficient vision to perform his job, which requires operating a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Johnson reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 27 years, accumulating 54,000 miles, and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 27 years, accumulating 54,000 miles. He holds a Class 
A CDL from Minnesota. His

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driving record the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for 
moving violations in a CMV.

Kenneth B. Julian

    Mr. Julian, 55, has had a prosthetic left eye since 2013. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light 
perception. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, 
``In my medical opinion Kenneth Julian has sufficient vision to operate 
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Julian reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 18 years, accumulating 1.03 million miles. He 
holds an operator's license from Oklahoma. His driving record for the 
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations 
in a CMV.

Walter J. Jurczak

    Mr. Jurczak, 50, has had a prosthetic left eye since 2000. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light 
perception. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, 
``The level of vision he is achieving in his right eye is satisfactory 
to safely operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Jurczak reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 28 years, accumulating 140,000 miles, 
tractor-trailer combinations for 28 years, accumulating 56,000 miles, 
and buses for 28 years, accumulating 28,000 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.

Keith Kebschull

    Mr. Kebschull, 51, has had amblyopia in his left eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left 
eye, hand motion. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist 
stated, ``With these findings and his excellent 27 year commercial 
driving record in my medical opinion Mr. Kebschull has sufficient 
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Kebschull reported that he has driven straight trucks 
for 27 years, accumulating 444,150 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from 
Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Jeffrey N. Lake

    Mr. Lake, 54, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to a 
traumatic incident in 1974. The visual acuity in his right eye is no 
light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination 
in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``He is completely capable of 
driving commercially with his good eye which is 20/20 uncorrected.'' 
Mr. Lake reported that he has driven straight trucks for 36 years, 
accumulating 1.08 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 
36 years, accumulating 3.6 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from 
Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Jayme M. Leonard

    Mr. Leonard, 54, has a retinal detachment in his right eye due to a 
traumatic incident in 1976. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
80, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his 
optometrist stated, ``Since Jayme has been living with this vision 
damage for over 40 years and everything is stable, it is my opinion 
that he should continue to have a CDL driving [sic] license and is safe 
to be driving a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Leonard reported that he has 
driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 37,440 miles. He holds 
a Class B CDL from Vermont. His driving record for the last 3 years 
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Christopher E. Madsen

    Mr. Madsen, 35, has had optic nerve hypoplasia in his left eye 
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his 
left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2016, his 
optometrist stated, ``Due to the congenital nature of Chris's visual 
problems, he has learned to perform all activities of daily life and 
work with just the use of his right eye. He performs as well with his 
one eye as most of us do with two. If anything, it is his color vision 
deficiency which presents the greatest obstacle and I cannot change 
that. I feel this should be the only thing taken into consideration 
with whether [sic] or not he is issued a commercial driver's license.'' 
Mr. Madsen reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 
11 years accumulating 999,999 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.

James K. Matthey

    Mr. Matthey, 59, has had ptosis in his right eye since 1991. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is light perception, and in his left 
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, 
``It is my opinion that given, James longstanding nature of the ptosis 
of his right eyelid and his ability to compensate for this loss over 
the past 25 years, he possesses sufficient visual ability to perform 
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Matthey reported that he has driven straight trucks for 36 years, 
accumulating 720,000 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.

Brian D. McClanahan

    Mr. McClanahan, 45, has had strabismic amblyopia in his right eye 
since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in 
his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist 
stated, ``Patient has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks 
required to operate commercial vehicle.'' Mr. McClanahan reported that 
he has driven straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating 216,000 miles, 
and tractor-trailer combinations for 18 years, accumulating 129,600 
miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Illinois. His driving record for 
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

Mark Mitchell

    Mr. Mitchell, 54, has had macular telangiectasia in his left eye 
since 2006. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his 
left eye, 20/50. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist 
stated, ``In my opinion Mr. Mitchell has sufficient vision to perform 
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Mitchell reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, 
accumulating 450,000 miles. He holds a chauffer's license from 
Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Joel E. Nundahl

    Mr. Nundahl, 62, has had amblyopia in his right eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left 
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, 
``In my medical opinion Mr. Joel Nundahl is safe to perform the driving 
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Nundahl reported 
that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 39 years, 
accumulating 4.29 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.

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Kent A. Perry

    Mr. Perry, 56, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in his left eye, hand 
motion. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I 
believe that Mr. Perry now has sufficient vision following his cataract 
surgery to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Perry reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 31 years, accumulating 310,000 miles. He 
holds an operator's license from Wyoming. His driving record for the 
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations 
in a CMV.

Richard C. Powers

    Mr. Powers, 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/
80. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``From a 
visual standpoint, he is sufficient to operate a commercial vehicle.'' 
Mr. Powers reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, 
accumulating 160,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 8 
years, accumulating 800,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. 
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one 
conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he was speeding 11-15 mph 
over the speed limit.

Mario A. Quezada

    Mr. Quezada, 60, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I 
certify that Mr. Quezada has sufficient vision to perform the driving 
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Quezada reported 
that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 27 years, 
accumulating 1.89 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His 
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction 
for a moving violation in a CMV; he made an improper left turn from the 
wrong lane at an intersection.

Guadalupe Reyes

    Mr. Reyes, 47, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
80. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr. 
Reyes has demonstrated his ability to differentiate colors as seen on 
traffic signals, and it is of my opinion that Mr. Reyes has sufficient 
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Reyes reported that he has driven straight trucks for 23 
years, accumulating 1.5 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

J.B. Rodriguez Mata

    Mr. Rodriguez Mata, 52, 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 2016, his optometrist stated, 
``In my medical opinion, patient J. Bernardo Rodriguez . . . has 
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Rodriguez Mata reported that he has driven 
straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 2.4 million miles. He holds 
a Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows 
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Joseph Sais

    Mr. Sais, 38, has had refractive amblyopia in his left eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left 
eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, 
``I examined Mr. Joseph Saiz (DOB: 05/03/1977) on 11/11/2015 and found 
his visual finding in the right eye to meet or surpass the criteria to 
drive a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Sais reported that he has 
driven straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating 3,500 miles, and 
tractor-trailer combinations for 7 years, accumulating 3,500 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.

John M. Sexton

    Mr. Sexton, 50, has had refractive amblyopia in his left eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left 
eye, hand motion. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist 
stated, ``Although OS has decreased acuity from a lifelong [sic] 
condition of refractive amblyopia, I feel that John has sufficient 
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial 
vehicle as he has fully adapted to the condition.'' Mr. Sexton reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years accumulating 25,000 
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 31 years, accumulating 3.2 
million miles. He holds a Class CA CDL from California. His driving 
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for 
moving violations in a CMV.

Blaine R. Sherfinski

    Mr. Sherfinski, 60, has had amblyopia in his right eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/600, and in his 
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist 
stated, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Sherfinski has sufficient vision to 
perform the driving tasks required for operating a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Sherfinski reported that he has driven buses for 3 
years, accumulating 45,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from 
Washington. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes 
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Chad M. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 34, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/200. 
Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my 
medical opinion . . . Chad has sufficient vision to perform the driving 
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating 24,500 
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years, accumulating 3,000 
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.

Corey L. Spring

    Mr. Spring, 43, has a macular scar 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, counting fingers. Following an examination 
in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Corey Spring . . . has good 
enough vision to operate a commercial vehicle & [sic] meets the VF's 
criteria of at least 120 * [sic] in each eye.'' Mr. Spring reported 
that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 21 years, 
accumulating 3.15 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Arkansas. 
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Leslie D. Wallace

    Mr. Wallace, 50, has a retinal detachment in his right eye due to a 
traumatic incident in 2006. 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, ``He doesn't have any problem with his color vision 
and he doesn't have any physical limitations or medical conditions . . 
. I see no reason to believe the he would have problem with commercial 
vehicles.'' Mr. Wallace

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reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 
600,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, 
accumulating 600,000 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.

James C. Wechsler

    Mr. Wechsler, 45, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye 
since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in 
his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist 
stated, ``It is my opinion that James's [sic] vision and visual 
deficiency is stable and he has more than sufficient vision to perform 
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Wechsler reported that he has driven straight trucks for 26 years, 
accumulating 390,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 26 
years, accumulating 2.21 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Oregon. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Danny A. Wright

    Danny A. Wright, 39, has optic nerve damage 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, 20/70. Following an examination in 2016, 
his optometrist stated, ``In summation, it is my professional opinion 
that Danny should have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks 
required to operate his commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Wright reported that 
he has driven straight trucks for 17 years, accumulating 20,800 miles. 
He holds a chauffeur's license from Indiana. 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

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notice, indicate the specific section of this document to which each 
comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or 
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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-2016-0028 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-2016-0028 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: June 10, 2016.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-14242 Filed 6-15-16; 8:45 am]
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Issued on: June 10, 2016. personal information provided. Please II. Qualifications of Applicants
Larry W. Minor, see the Privacy Act heading below for
further information. Dennis J. Ameling
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016–14240 Filed 6–15–16; 8:45 am] Docket: For access to the docket to Mr. Ameling, 54, has had a dense
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P read background documents or corneal scar in his right eye since
comments, go to http:// childhood. The visual acuity in his right
www.regulations.gov at any time or eye is no light perception, and his left
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Room W12–140 on the ground level of eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘My
Federal Motor Carrier Safety opinion is that his vision is more than
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
Administration capable to drive a commercial vehicle
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
[Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0028] Friday, except Federal holidays. The out of state.’’ Mr. Ameling reported that
FDMS is available 24 hours each day, he has driven straight trucks for 18
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption 365 days each year. If you want years, accumulating 1.44 million miles
Applications; Vision acknowledgment that we received your and tractor-trailer combinations for 21
comments, please include a self- years, accumulating 2.1 million miles.
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. addressed, stamped envelope or He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His
postcard or print the acknowledgement driving record for the last 3 years shows
ACTION: Notice of applications for
page that appears after submitting no crashes and one conviction for a
exemptions; request for comments. comments on-line. moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 the speed limit by 10 miles per hour
applications from 37 individuals for U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments (mph).
exemption from the vision requirement from the public to better inform its Daniel A. Bahm
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety rulemaking process. DOT posts these
Regulations. They are unable to meet comments, without edit, including any Mr. Bahm, 50, has had amblyopia in
the vision requirement in one eye for personal information the commenter his right eye since childhood. The
various reasons. The exemptions will provides, to www.regulations.gov, as visual acuity in his right eye is count
enable these individuals to operate described in the system of records fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20.
commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can Following an examination in 2016, his
interstate commerce without meeting be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘According to
the prescribed vision requirement in our exam and his previous visual field
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
one eye. If granted, the exemptions test Mr. Bahm has sufficient vision to
would enable these individuals to Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
perform the driving tasks required to
qualify as drivers of commercial motor Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Bahm reported that he has driven
Department of Transportation, 1200
DATES: Comments must be received on straight trucks for 33 years,
New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
or before July 18, 2016. All comments accumulating 16,500 miles and tractor-
113, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
will be investigated by FMCSA. The trailer combinations for 14 years,
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
exemptions will be issued the day after accumulating 2.1 million miles. He
Monday through Friday, except Federal
the comment period closes. holds a Class A CDL from Florida. His
holidays. If you have questions
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments driving record for the last 3 years shows
regarding viewing or submitting
bearing the Federal Docket Management no crashes and no convictions for
material to the docket, contact Docket
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– moving violations in a CMV.
Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
2016–0028 using any of the following John P. Brooks
methods: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to I. Background Mr. Brooks, 48, has complete loss of
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the vision in his right eye due to a traumatic
on-line instructions for submitting Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, incident in childhood. The visual acuity
comments. FMCSA may grant an exemption from in his right eye is light perception, and
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; the Federal Motor Carrier Safety in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds examination in 2016, his
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my opinion,
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, level of safety that is equivalent to or he does have the vision required to
Washington, DC 20590–0001. greater than the level that would be operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
• Hand Delivery: West Building achieved absent such exemption.’’ Brooks reported that he has driven
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 FMCSA can renew exemptions at the straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, end of each 2-year period. The 37 240,000 miles and tractor-trailer
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday individuals listed in this notice have combinations for 18 years, accumulating
through Friday, except Federal each requested such an exemption from 144,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
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Holidays. the vision requirement in 49 CFR from Illinois. His driving record for the
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers last 3 years shows no crashes but two
Instructions: Each submission must of CMVs in interstate commerce. convictions in a CMV. In the first
include the Agency name and the Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate incidence, he exceeded the speed limit
docket numbers for this notice. Note the qualifications of each applicant to by 12 mph and in the second incidence;
that all comments received will be determine whether granting an according to the citation, he
posted without change to http:// exemption will achieve the required ‘‘disregarded an official traffic control
www.regulations.gov, including any level of safety mandated by statute. device.’’

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Joshua L. Cecotti reported that he has driven straight Following an examination in 2016, his
Mr. Cecotti, 33, has had vision loss in trucks for 4 years, accumulating 152,000 ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my medical
his right eye since birth. The visual miles. He holds an operator’s license opinion, the patient has sufficient vision
acuity in his right eye is 20/150, and in from Montana. His driving record for to perform the driving tasks required to
his left eye, 20/20. Following an the last 3 years shows no crashes and no operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
examination in 2016, his optometrist convictions for moving violations in a Helsel reported that he has driven
stated, ‘‘It is also the opinion of both Dr. CMV. straight trucks for 15 years,
Raymond A. Powell and me [sic] that he accumulating 450,000 miles, and
Kenneth W. Erickson tractor-trailer combinations for 12 years,
has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a Mr. Erickson, 78, has had amblyopia accumulating 840,000 miles. He holds a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Cecotti in his left eye since birth. The visual Class A CDL from Oregon. His driving
reported that he has driven straight acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in record for the last 3 years shows no
trucks for 15 years, accumulating his left eye, 20/400. Following an crashes and no convictions for moving
360,000 miles, and tractor-trailer examination in 2016, his optometrist violations in a CMV.
combinations for 15 years, accumulating stated, ‘‘Kenneth definitely has
Titus E. Hostetler
285,000 miles. He holds an operator’s sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Erickson Mr. Hostetler, 47, has had amblyopia
license from Washington. His driving
reported that he has driven straight in his right eye since birth. The visual
record for the last 3 years shows no
trucks for 62 years, accumulating acuity in his right eye is 20/150, and in
crashes and no convictions for moving
930,000 miles, tractor-trailer his left eye, 20/20. Following an
violation in a CMV.
combinations for 34 years, accumulating examination in 2016, his optometrist
Derrick L. Cowan 1.97 million miles, and buses for 8 stated, ‘‘In My Medical Opinion [sic],
Mr. Cowan, 38, has a prosthetic left years, accumulating 800,000 miles. He Mr. Hostetler has sufficient vision to
eye due to a traumatic incident in 1999. holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota. perform the driving tasks required to
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ His driving record for the last 3 years operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
20, and in his left eye, no light shows no crashes and no convictions for Hostetler reported that he has driven
perception. Following an examination moving violations in a CMV. straight trucks for 29 years,
in 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Based accumulating 290,000 miles, and
Anthony A. Gusa tractor-trailer combinations for 29 years,
on my findings I believe Mr. Cowan
should have no visual problem Mr. Gusa, 59, has a corneal scar in his accumulating 290,000 miles. He holds a
operating a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. left eye due to a traumatic incident in Class A CDL from Missouri. His driving
Cowan reported that he has driven 1969. The visual acuity in his right eye record for the last 3 years shows no
straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/60. crashes and no convictions for moving
176,400 miles. He holds a Class A CDL Following an examination in 2016, his violations in a CMV.
from North Carolina. His driving record optometrist stated, ‘‘In my opinion,
Darrell E. Hunter
for the last 3 years show no crashes and Anthony has fine binocular vision and
no convictions for moving violations in is totally capable of operating a Mr. Hunter, 50, has a retinal
a CMV. commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Gusa reported detachment in his left eye due to a
that he has driven straight trucks for 9 traumatic incident in 1998. The visual
Ryan E. Cox years, accumulating 90,000 miles and acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
Mr. Cox, 40, has had amblyopia in his tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years, his left eye, 20/100. Following an
left eye since childhood. The visual accumulating 585,000 miles. He holds a examination in 2016, his
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in Class A CDL from Michigan. His driving ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘I do believe
his left eye, counting fingers. Following record for the last 3 years shows no that he has vision sufficient to operate
an examination in 2016, his optometrist crashes and no convictions for moving a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Hunter
stated ‘‘Ryan has a good driving record, violations in a CMV. reported that he has driven tractor-
so in my opinion, he has sufficient trailer combinations for 15 years,
vision to perform the driving tasks Pedro Guzman accumulating 900,000 miles. He holds a
required to operate a commercial Mr. Guzman, 39, has had amblyopia Class A CDL from North Carolina. His
vehicle.’’ Mr. Cox reported that he has in his left eye since childhood. The driving record for the last 3 years shows
driven straight trucks for 20 years, visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, no crashes and no convictions for
accumulating 100,000 miles and tractor- and in his left eye, 20/150. Following an moving violations in a CMV.
trailer combinations for 20 years, examination in 2016, his optometrist
Charles R. Johnson
accumulating 100,000 miles. He holds stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Pedro has
an operator’s license from Wisconsin. sufficient vision to perform the driving Mr. Johnson, 54, has had central
His driving record for the last 3 years tasks required to operate a commercial serous chorioretinopathy in his left eye
shows no crashes and no convictions for vehicle.’’ Mr. Guzman reported that he since 1991. The visual acuity in his
moving violations in a CMV. has driven straight trucks for 8 years, right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye 20/
accumulating 30,720 miles. He holds an 200. Following an examination in 2016,
Ronald A. Donsbach his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my
operator’s license from Texas. His
Mr. Donsbach, 52, has had a cataract opinion, this patient continues to have
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driving record for the last 3 years shows
in his left eye since birth. The visual no crashes and no convictions for sufficient vision to perform his job,
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in moving violations in a CMV. which requires operating a commercial
his left eye, 20/400. Following an vehicle.’’ Mr. Johnson reported that he
examination in 2015, his optometrist Bradley C. Helsel has driven straight trucks for 27 years,
stated, ‘‘It is in my opinion that Ronald Mr. Helsel, 59, has had phthisis bulbi accumulating 54,000 miles, and tractor-
has sufficient vision to perform the in his left eye since childhood. The trailer combinations for 27 years,
driving tasks required for him to operate visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, accumulating 54,000 miles. He holds a
his commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Donsbach and in his left eye, no light perception. Class A CDL from Minnesota. His

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driving record the last 3 years shows no examination in 2015, his stated, ‘‘It is my opinion that given,
crashes and no convictions for moving ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘He is James longstanding nature of the ptosis
violations in a CMV. completely capable of driving of his right eyelid and his ability to
commercially with his good eye which compensate for this loss over the past 25
Kenneth B. Julian
is 20/20 uncorrected.’’ Mr. Lake years, he possesses sufficient visual
Mr. Julian, 55, has had a prosthetic reported that he has driven straight ability to perform the driving tasks
left eye since 2013. The visual acuity in trucks for 36 years, accumulating 1.08 required to operate a commercial
his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, million miles, and tractor-trailer vehicle.’’ Mr. Matthey reported that he
no light perception. Following an combinations for 36 years, accumulating has driven straight trucks for 36 years,
examination in 2016, his optometrist 3.6 million miles. He holds a Class AM accumulating 720,000 miles. He holds
stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion Kenneth CDL from Illinois. His driving record for an operator’s license from Pennsylvania.
Julian has sufficient vision to operate a the last 3 years shows no crashes and no His driving record for the last 3 years
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Julian convictions for moving violations in a shows no crashes and no convictions for
reported that he has driven tractor- CMV. moving violations in a CMV.
trailer combinations for 18 years,
Jayme M. Leonard Brian D. McClanahan
accumulating 1.03 million miles. He
holds an operator’s license from Mr. Leonard, 54, has a retinal Mr. McClanahan, 45, has had
Oklahoma. His driving record for the detachment in his right eye due to a strabismic amblyopia in his right eye
last 3 years shows no crashes and no traumatic incident in 1976. The visual since childhood. The visual acuity in
convictions for moving violations in a acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his right eye is 20/60, and in his left eye,
CMV. his left eye, 20/20. Following an 20/20. Following an examination in
examination in 2016, his optometrist 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Patient
Walter J. Jurczak stated, ‘‘Since Jayme has been living
has sufficient vision to perform driving
Mr. Jurczak, 50, has had a prosthetic with this vision damage for over 40
tasks required to operate commercial
left eye since 2000. The visual acuity in years and everything is stable, it is my
vehicle.’’ Mr. McClanahan reported that
his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, opinion that he should continue to have
he has driven straight trucks for 18
no light perception. Following an a CDL driving [sic] license and is safe
years, accumulating 216,000 miles, and
examination in 2016, his optometrist to be driving a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
tractor-trailer combinations for 18 years,
stated, ‘‘The level of vision he is Leonard reported that he has driven
accumulating 129,600 miles. He holds a
achieving in his right eye is satisfactory straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating
Class AM CDL from Illinois. His driving
to safely operate a commercial vehicle.’’ 37,440 miles. He holds a Class B CDL
record for the last 3 years shows no
Mr. Jurczak reported that he has driven from Vermont. His driving record for the
crashes and no convictions for moving
straight trucks for 28 years, last 3 years shows no crashes and no
violations in a CMV.
accumulating 140,000 miles, tractor- convictions for moving violations in a
trailer combinations for 28 years, CMV. Mark Mitchell
accumulating 56,000 miles, and buses
Christopher E. Madsen Mr. Mitchell, 54, has had macular
for 28 years, accumulating 28,000 miles.
Mr. Madsen, 35, has had optic nerve telangiectasia in his left eye since 2006.
He holds a Class A CDL from New
hypoplasia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
Jersey. His driving record for the last 3
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 20, and in his left eye, 20/50. Following
years shows no crashes and no
20, and in his left eye, no light an examination in 2016, his optometrist
convictions for moving violations in a
perception. Following an examination stated, ‘‘In my opinion Mr. Mitchell has
CMV.
in 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Due to sufficient vision to perform the driving
Keith Kebschull the congenital nature of Chris’s visual tasks required to operate a commercial
Mr. Kebschull, 51, has had amblyopia problems, he has learned to perform all vehicle.’’ Mr. Mitchell reported that he
in his left eye since childhood. The activities of daily life and work with just has driven straight trucks for 15 years,
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, the use of his right eye. He performs as accumulating 450,000 miles. He holds a
and in his left eye, hand motion. well with his one eye as most of us do chauffer’s license from Michigan. His
Following an examination in 2015, his with two. If anything, it is his color driving record for the last 3 years shows
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘With these vision deficiency which presents the no crashes and no convictions for
findings and his excellent 27 year greatest obstacle and I cannot change moving violations in a CMV.
commercial driving record in my that. I feel this should be the only thing Joel E. Nundahl
medical opinion Mr. Kebschull has taken into consideration with whether
sufficient vision to perform the driving [sic] or not he is issued a commercial Mr. Nundahl, 62, has had amblyopia
tasks required to operate a commercial driver’s license.’’ Mr. Madsen reported in his right eye since childhood. The
vehicle.’’ Mr. Kebschull reported that he that he has driven tractor-trailer visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50,
has driven straight trucks for 27 years, combinations for 11 years accumulating and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
accumulating 444,150 miles. He holds a 999,999 miles. He holds a Class A CDL examination in 2016, his optometrist
Class B CDL from Illinois. His driving from Iowa. His driving record for the stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion Mr. Joel
record for the last 3 years shows no last 3 years shows no crashes and no Nundahl is safe to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
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crashes and no convictions for moving convictions for moving violations in a
violations in a CMV. CMV. vehicle.’’ Mr. Nundahl reported that he
has driven tractor-trailer combinations
Jeffrey N. Lake James K. Matthey for 39 years, accumulating 4.29 million
Mr. Lake, 54, has complete loss of Mr. Matthey, 59, has had ptosis in his miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
vision in his right eye due to a traumatic right eye since 1991. The visual acuity Minnesota. His driving record for the
incident in 1974. The visual acuity in in his right eye is light perception, and last 3 years shows no crashes and no
his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an convictions for moving violations in a
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist CMV.

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Kent A. Perry accumulating 1.5 million miles. He Blaine R. Sherfinski
Mr. Perry, 56, has had amblyopia in holds a Class A CDL from Florida. His Mr. Sherfinski, 60, has had amblyopia
his left eye since childhood. The visual driving record for the last 3 years shows in his right eye since childhood. The
acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in no crashes and no convictions for visual acuity in his right eye is 20/600,
his left eye, hand motion. Following an moving violations in a CMV. and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2015, his optometrist J.B. Rodriguez Mata examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘I believe that Mr. Perry now has stated, ‘‘It is my opinion that Mr.
sufficient vision following his cataract Mr. Rodriguez Mata, 52, has had Sherfinski has sufficient vision to
surgery to operate a commercial amblyopia in his left eye since perform the driving tasks required for
vehicle.’’ Mr. Perry reported that he has childhood. The visual acuity in his right operating a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
driven straight trucks for 31 years, eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. Sherfinski reported that he has driven
accumulating 310,000 miles. He holds Following an examination in 2016, his buses for 3 years, accumulating 45,000
an operator’s license from Wyoming. optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical miles. He holds a Class B CDL from
His driving record for the last 3 years opinion, patient J. Bernardo Rodriguez Washington. His driving record for the
shows no crashes and no convictions for . . . has sufficient vision to perform the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
moving violations in a CMV. driving tasks required to operate a convictions for moving violations in a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Rodriguez CMV.
Richard C. Powers Mata reported that he has driven
Mr. Powers, 36, has had amblyopia in straight trucks for 15 years, Chad M. Smith
his left eye since childhood. The visual accumulating 2.4 million miles. He Mr. Smith, 34, has had amblyopia in
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His his left eye since birth. The visual acuity
his left eye, 20/80. Following an driving record for the last 3 years shows in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
examination in 2015, his optometrist no crashes and no convictions for eye, 20/200. Following an examination
stated, ‘‘From a visual standpoint, he is moving violations in a CMV. in 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my
sufficient to operate a commercial medical opinion . . . Chad has
vehicle.’’ Mr. Powers reported that he Joseph Sais sufficient vision to perform the driving
has driven straight trucks for 2 years, Mr. Sais, 38, has had refractive tasks required to operate a commercial
accumulating 160,000 miles, and amblyopia in his left eye since vehicle.’’ Mr. Smith reported that he has
tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years, childhood. The visual acuity in his right driven straight trucks for 7 years,
accumulating 800,000 miles. He holds a eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. accumulating 24,500 miles, and tractor-
Class A CDL from Texas. His driving Following an examination in 2015, his trailer combinations for 2 years,
record for the last 3 years shows no optometrist stated, ‘‘I examined Mr. accumulating 3,000 miles. He holds a
crashes and one conviction for a moving Joseph Saiz (DOB: 05/03/1977) on 11/ Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving
violation in a CMV; he was speeding 11/2015 and found his visual finding in record for the last 3 years shows no
11–15 mph over the speed limit. the right eye to meet or surpass the crashes and no convictions for moving
criteria to drive a commercial motor violations in a CMV.
Mario A. Quezada
vehicle.’’ Mr. Sais reported that he has Corey L. Spring
Mr. Quezada, 60, has had amblyopia
driven straight trucks for 7 years,
in his right eye since birth. The visual Mr. Spring, 43, has a macular scar in
accumulating 3,500 miles, and tractor-
acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye due to a traumatic incident
trailer combinations for 7 years, in childhood. The visual acuity in his
his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2015, his optometrist accumulating 3,500 miles. He holds a right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
stated, ‘‘I certify that Mr. Quezada has Class A CDL from New Mexico. His counting fingers. Following an
sufficient vision to perform the driving driving record for the last 3 years shows examination in 2016, his optometrist
tasks required to operate a commercial no crashes and no convictions for stated, ‘‘Mr. Corey Spring . . . has good
vehicle.’’ Mr. Quezada reported that he moving violations in a CMV. enough vision to operate a commercial
has driven tractor-trailer combinations John M. Sexton vehicle & [sic] meets the VF’s criteria of
for 27 years, accumulating 1.89 million at least 120 * [sic] in each eye.’’ Mr.
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Mr. Sexton, 50, has had refractive Spring reported that he has driven
Texas. His driving record for the last 3 amblyopia in his left eye since tractor-trailer combinations for 21 years,
years shows no crashes and one childhood. The visual acuity in his right accumulating 3.15 million miles. He
conviction for a moving violation in a eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, hand holds a Class A CDL from Arkansas. His
CMV; he made an improper left turn motion. Following an examination in driving record for the last 3 years shows
from the wrong lane at an intersection. 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Although no crashes and no convictions for
OS has decreased acuity from a lifelong moving violations in a CMV.
Guadalupe Reyes [sic] condition of refractive amblyopia,
Mr. Reyes, 47, has had amblyopia in I feel that John has sufficient vision to Leslie D. Wallace
his left eye since childhood. The visual perform the driving tasks required to Mr. Wallace, 50, has a retinal
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in operate a commercial vehicle as he has detachment in his right eye due to a
his left eye, 20/80. Following an fully adapted to the condition.’’ Mr. traumatic incident in 2006. The visual
examination in 2015, his Sexton reported that he has driven acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in
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ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Mr. Reyes has straight trucks for 5 years accumulating his left eye, 20/20. Following an
demonstrated his ability to differentiate 25,000 miles, and tractor-trailer examination in 2015, his optometrist
colors as seen on traffic signals, and it combinations for 31 years, accumulating stated, ‘‘He doesn’t have any problem
is of my opinion that Mr. Reyes has 3.2 million miles. He holds a Class CA with his color vision and he doesn’t
sufficient vision to perform the driving CDL from California. His driving record have any physical limitations or
tasks required to operate a commercial for the last 3 years shows no crashes and medical conditions . . . I see no reason
vehicle.’’ Mr. Reyes reported that he has no convictions for moving violations in to believe the he would have problem
driven straight trucks for 23 years, a CMV. with commercial vehicles.’’ Mr. Wallace

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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 July 18, 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 39320
81 FR 39320 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 116 (June 16, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
