81 FR 48493 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 142 (July 25, 2016)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 142 (July 25, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 142 (Monday, July 25, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 48493-48495] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-17458] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0347] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 28 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). 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. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemptions will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these CMV drivers. DATES: The exemptions were granted February 12, 2016. The exemptions expire on February 12, 2018. 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. Electronic Access You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document Management System (FDMS) at http://www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov and/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. 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. II. Background On January 12, 2016, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of exemption applications from certain individuals, and requested comments from the public (81 FR 1474). That notice listed 28 applicants' case histories. The 28 individuals applied for exemptions from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), for drivers who operate CMVs in interstate commerce. Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption 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.'' The statute also allows the Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. Accordingly, FMCSA has evaluated the 28 applications on their merits and made a determination to grant exemptions to each of them. III. Vision and Driving Experience of the Applicants The vision requirement in the FMCSRs provides: A person is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle if that person has distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or without corrective lenses, field of vision of at least 70[deg] in the horizontal meridian in each eye, and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing red, green, and amber (49 CFR 391.41(b)(10)). FMCSA recognizes that some drivers do not meet the vision requirement but have adapted their driving to accommodate their vision limitation and demonstrated their ability to drive safely. The 28 exemption applicants listed in this notice are in this category. They are unable to meet the vision requirement in one eye for various reasons, including age-related macular degeneration, amblyopia, complete loss of vision, corneal scar, embryonic cataract, macular scar, optic atrophy, optic nerve damage, prosthetic eye, reduced vision, refractive amblyopia, retinal detachment, and strabismic amblyopia. In most cases, their eye conditions were not recently developed. Nineteen of the applicants were either [[Page 48494]] born with their vision impairments or have had them since childhood. The 9 individuals that sustained their vision conditions as adults have had it for a range of 6 to 44 years. Although each applicant has one eye which does not meet the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), each has at least 20/40 corrected vision in the other eye, and in a doctor's opinion, has sufficient vision to perform all the tasks necessary to operate a CMV. Doctors' opinions are supported by the applicants' possession of valid commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) or non-CDLs to operate CMVs. Before issuing CDLs, States subject drivers to knowledge and skills tests designed to evaluate their qualifications to operate a CMV. All of these applicants satisfied the testing requirements for their State of residence. By meeting State licensing requirements, the applicants demonstrated their ability to operate a CMV, with their limited vision, to the satisfaction of the State. While possessing a valid CDL or non-CDL, these 28 drivers have been authorized to drive a CMV in intrastate commerce, even though their vision disqualified them from driving in interstate commerce. They have driven CMVs with their limited vision in careers ranging for 3 to 59 years. In the past three years, no drivers were involved in crashes, and 3 drivers were convicted of moving violations in a CMV. The qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each applicant were stated and discussed in detail in the January 12, 2016 notice (81 FR 1474). IV. Basis for Exemption Determination Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) if the exemption is likely to achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety than would be achieved without the exemption. Without the exemption, applicants will continue to be restricted to intrastate driving. With the exemption, applicants can drive in interstate commerce. Thus, our analysis focuses on whether an equal or greater level of safety is likely to be achieved by permitting each of these drivers to drive in interstate commerce as opposed to restricting him or her to driving in intrastate commerce. To evaluate the effect of these exemptions on safety, FMCSA considered the medical reports about the applicants' vision as well as their driving records and experience with the vision deficiency. To qualify for an exemption from the vision requirement, FMCSA requires a person to present verifiable evidence that he/she has driven a commercial vehicle safely with the vision deficiency for the past 3 years. Recent driving performance is especially important in evaluating future safety, according to several research studies designed to correlate past and future driving performance. Results of these studies support the principle that the best predictor of future performance by a driver is his/her past record of crashes and traffic violations. Copies of the studies may be found at Docket Number FMCSA-1998-3637. FMCSA believes it can properly apply the principle to monocular drivers, because data from the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) former waiver study program clearly demonstrate the driving performance of experienced monocular drivers in the program is better than that of all CMV drivers collectively (See 61 FR 13338, 13345, March 26, 1996). The fact that experienced monocular drivers demonstrated safe driving records in the waiver program supports a conclusion that other monocular drivers, meeting the same qualifying conditions as those required by the waiver program, are also likely to have adapted to their vision deficiency and will continue to operate safely. The first major research correlating past and future performance was done in England by Greenwood and Yule in 1920. Subsequent studies, building on that model, concluded that crash rates for the same individual exposed to certain risks for two different time periods vary only slightly (See Bates and Neyman, University of California Publications in Statistics, April 1952). Other studies demonstrated theories of predicting crash proneness from crash history coupled with other factors. These factors--such as age, sex, geographic location, mileage driven and conviction history--are used every day by insurance companies and motor vehicle bureaus to predict the probability of an individual experiencing future crashes (See Weber, Donald C., ``Accident Rate Potential: An Application of Multiple Regression Analysis of a Poisson Process,'' Journal of American Statistical Association, June 1971). A 1964 California Driver Record Study prepared by the California Department of Motor Vehicles concluded that the best overall crash predictor for both concurrent and nonconcurrent events is the number of single convictions. This study used 3 consecutive years of data, comparing the experiences of drivers in the first 2 years with their experiences in the final year. Applying principles from these studies to the past 3-year record of the 28 applicants, no drivers were involved in crashes, and 3 drivers were convicted of moving violations in a CMV. All the applicants achieved a record of safety while driving with their vision impairment, demonstrating the likelihood that they have adapted their driving skills to accommodate their condition. As the applicants' ample driving histories with their vision deficiencies are good predictors of future performance, FMCSA concludes their ability to drive safely can be projected into the future. We believe that the applicants' intrastate driving experience and history provide an adequate basis for predicting their ability to drive safely in interstate commerce. Intrastate driving, like interstate operations, involves substantial driving on highways on the interstate system and on other roads built to interstate standards. Moreover, driving in congested urban areas exposes the driver to more pedestrian and vehicular traffic than exists on interstate highways. Faster reaction to traffic and traffic signals is generally required because distances between them are more compact. These conditions tax visual capacity and driver response just as intensely as interstate driving conditions. The veteran drivers in this proceeding have operated CMVs safely under those conditions for at least 3 years, most for much longer. Their experience and driving records lead us to believe that each applicant is capable of operating in interstate commerce as safely as he/she has been performing in intrastate commerce. Consequently, FMCSA finds that exempting these applicants from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. For this reason, the Agency is granting the exemptions for the 2-year period allowed by 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 to the 28 applicants listed in the notice of January 12, 2016 (81 FR 1474). We recognize that the vision of an applicant may change and affect his/her ability to operate a CMV as safely as in the past. As a condition of the exemption, therefore, FMCSA will impose requirements on the 28 individuals consistent with the grandfathering provisions applied to drivers who participated in the Agency's vision waiver program. Those requirements are found at 49 CFR 391.64(b) and include the following: (1) That each individual be [[Page 48495]] physically examined every year (a) by an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) and (b) by a medical examiner who attests that the individual is otherwise physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each individual provide a copy of the ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report to the medical examiner at the time of the annual medical examination; and (3) that each individual provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver's qualification file, or keep a copy in his/her driver's qualification file if he/she is self-employed. The driver must have a copy of the certification when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. V. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding. IV. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 28 exemption applications, FMCSA exempts the following drivers from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), subject to the requirements cited above (49 CFR 391.64(b)): David W. Anderson (OR) Charles H. Baim (PA) Troy C. Blackburn (OH) Johnnie E. Byler (PA) Raymond E. Catanio (NJ) Dana L. Colberg (OR) Peter D. Costas (NY) Darrin G. Davis (WI) Rene Hernandez Gonzalez (FL) Johnnie W. Hines, Jr. (FL) Dean L. Knutson (SD) Melvin L. Lester (MS) Gerald R. Metzler (PA) Kory M. Nelson (MD) Douglas L. Peterson (WI) Ramon S. Puente (IA) Dennis W. Rhoades (VT) Jose H. Rivas (NM) Joseph T. Saba (MN) LeRoy W. Scharkey (MN) Roger H. Schwisow (NE) Walton W. Smith, Jr. (VA) Dustin W. Tharp (IA) Aaron D. Tillman (DE) Larry J. Weber (WI) Richard N. Wescott (ME) Oscar M. Wilkins (ME) Rodney W. Wright (PA) In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each exemption will be valid for 2 years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. If the exemption is still effective at the end of the 2-year period, the person may apply to FMCSA for a renewal under procedures in effect at that time. Issued on: July 19, 2016. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2016-17458 Filed 7-22-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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to restore more natural water flow to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
Everglades National Park and Florida described in the system of records
Bay for the purpose of restoring habitat Federal Motor Carrier Safety notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
within the Park and ecological Administration be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
connectivity between the Park and [Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0347] II. Background
Water Conservation Areas. The project
limits are between milepost 13.87 and Qualification of Drivers; Exemption On January 12, 2016, FMCSA
24.62 (west of Krome Avenue). This Applications; Vision published a notice of receipt of
project will not add through lanes. The exemption applications from certain
project will remove approximately 5.5 AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety individuals, and requested comments
miles of existing 2-lane roadway fill Administration (FMCSA), DOT. from the public (81 FR 1474). That
embankment and construct an equal ACTION: Notice of final disposition. notice listed 28 applicants’ case
length of 2-lane bridging to replace the histories. The 28 individuals applied for
removed embankment. Remaining SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its exemptions from the vision requirement
roadway and fill embankment will be decision to exempt 28 individuals from in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), for drivers who
slightly raised in elevation. Corps the vision requirement in the Federal operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Individual Permit SAJ–2014–01231 Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
issued April 6, 2015, and is available at (FMCSRs). They are unable to meet the FMCSA may grant an exemption for a 2-
http://geo.usace.army.mil/egis/ vision requirement in one eye for year period if it finds ‘‘such exemption
f?p=340:9:0::NO. various reasons. The exemptions will would likely achieve a level of safety
enable these individuals to operate that is equivalent to or greater than the
6. Project Location: Brevard County, commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in
Palm Bay Parkway Southern level that would be achieved absent
interstate commerce without meeting such exemption.’’ The statute also
Interchange at I–95. Financial Project the prescribed vision requirement in
No: 426904–1–22–01 and 426904–1–22– allows the Agency to renew exemptions
one eye. The Agency has concluded that at the end of the 2-year period.
02. Project Type: The project builds a granting these exemptions will provide
new interchange that will directly Accordingly, FMCSA has evaluated the
a level of safety that is equivalent to or 28 applications on their merits and
connect the Palm Bay Parkway and greater than the level of safety
Micco Road to I–95 just south of the made a determination to grant
maintained without the exemptions for exemptions to each of them.
City of Palm Bay in Brevard County. these CMV drivers.
Corps Individual Permit SAJ–2009– III. Vision and Driving Experience of
DATES: The exemptions were granted
01907 issued February 4, 2016, (DOT– the Applicants
5–FPN–426904–1–22–01), and is February 12, 2016. The exemptions
available at http://geo.usace.army.mil/ expire on February 12, 2018. The vision requirement in the
egis/f?p=340:9:0::NO. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FMCSRs provides:
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical A person is physically qualified to
7. Project Location: Martin and Palm
Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, drive a commercial motor vehicle if that
Beach Counties, SR 710 (from SR 76 to
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, person has distant visual acuity of at
Blue Heron Blvd. at I–95). Project type:
Department of Transportation, 1200 least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye
Adds capacity to SR 710 and provides
New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– without corrective lenses or visual
a new urban interchange at Northlake
113, Washington, DC 20590–0001. acuity separately corrected to 20/40
Boulevard. Corps Individual Permit
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., (Snellen) or better with corrective
SAJ–2013–02593 issued September 17,
Monday through Friday, except Federal lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least
2014, and is available at http://
holidays. If you have questions 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or
geo.usace.army.mil/egis/
regarding viewing or submitting without corrective lenses, field of vision
f?p=340:9:0::NO.
material to the docket, contact Docket of at least 70° in the horizontal meridian
8. Project Location: Starke, Bradford Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. in each eye, and the ability to recognize
County, US 301 (from CR 227 to CR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the colors of traffic signals and devices
233). Project type: Provides a 4 lane, showing red, green, and amber (49 CFR
limited-access 7.3 mile bypass around I. Electronic Access 391.41(b)(10)).
the City of Starke. Corps Individual You may see all the comments online FMCSA recognizes that some drivers
Permit SAJ–2013–00113 issued March through the Federal Document do not meet the vision requirement but
4, 2016 (DOT–2–FPN 208001), and is Management System (FDMS) at http:// have adapted their driving to
available at http://geo.usace.army.mil/ www.regulations.gov. accommodate their vision limitation
egis/f?p=340:9:0::NO. Docket: For access to the docket to and demonstrated their ability to drive
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance read background documents or safely. The 28 exemption applicants
Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning comments, go to http:// listed in this notice are in this category.
and Construction. The regulations www.regulations.gov and/or Room They are unable to meet the vision
implementing Executive Order 12372 W12–140 on the ground level of the requirement in one eye for various
regarding intergovernmental consultation on West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue reasons, including age-related macular
Federal programs and activities apply to this SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. degeneration, amblyopia, complete loss
program.) and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, of vision, corneal scar, embryonic
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) except Federal holidays. cataract, macular scar, optic atrophy,
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 optic nerve damage, prosthetic eye,
James C. Christian, U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments reduced vision, refractive amblyopia,
Division Administrator, Federal Highway from the public to better inform its retinal detachment, and strabismic
Administration, Tallahassee, Florida. rulemaking process. DOT posts these amblyopia. In most cases, their eye
[FR Doc. 2016–17110 Filed 7–22–16; 8:45 am] comments, without edit, including any conditions were not recently developed.
BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P personal information the commenter Nineteen of the applicants were either
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physically examined every year (a) by the terms and conditions of the Legal Basis
an ophthalmologist or optometrist who exemption; (2) the exemption has FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C.
attests that the vision in the better eye resulted in a lower level of safety than 31136(e) and 31315 to grant exemptions
continues to meet the requirement in 49 was maintained before it was granted; or from certain parts of the Federal Motor
CFR 391.41(b)(10) and (b) by a medical (3) continuation of the exemption would Carrier Safety Regulations. FMCSA must
examiner who attests that the individual not be consistent with the goals and publish a notice of each exemption
is otherwise physically qualified under objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. request in the Federal Register [49 CFR
49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each individual If the exemption is still effective at the
381.315(a)].
provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s end of the 2-year period, the person may Section 5206(b)(2)(A) of the FAST Act
or optometrist’s report to the medical apply to FMCSA for a renewal under requires FMCSA to extend all
examiner at the time of the annual procedures in effect at that time. exemptions from the HOS regulations
medical examination; and (3) that each Issued on: July 19, 2016. (49 CFR part 395) that were in effect on
individual provide a copy of the annual Larry W. Minor, the date of enactment of the Act to a
medical certification to the employer for Associate Administrator for Policy. period of 5 years from the date the
retention in the driver’s qualification exemption was granted. The exemption
[FR Doc. 2016–17458 Filed 7–22–16; 8:45 am]
file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s may be renewed. Because this action
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
qualification file if he/she is self- merely implements a statutory mandate
employed. The driver must have a copy that took effect on the date of enactment
of the certification when driving, for of the FAST Act, notice and comment
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presentation to a duly authorized are not required.
Federal, State, or local enforcement Federal Motor Carrier Safety
official. Administration DOE Exemption
V. Discussion of Comments From 2013 to 2015, DOE held a
[Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0370]
limited exemption from the mandatory
FMCSA received no comments in this 30-minute rest break requirement of 49
proceeding. Hours of Service of Drivers: U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE); FAST Act CFR 395.3(a)(3)(ii) that allowed DOE
IV. Conclusion Extension of Expiration Date contract carriers and their drivers
transporting security-sensitive
Based upon its evaluation of the 28 AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety radioactive materials to be treated the
exemption applications, FMCSA Administration (FMCSA), DOT. same as drivers transporting explosives
exempts the following drivers from the ACTION: Notice; extension of exemption. pursuant to § 395.1(q). As that
vision requirement in 49 CFR exemption neared expiration, DOE
391.41(b)(10), subject to the SUMMARY: FMCSA announces the applied for its renewal.
requirements cited above (49 CFR extension of the hours-of-service (HOS) FMCSA reviewed DOE’s request and
391.64(b)): exemption granted to the U.S. the public comments and reaffirmed its
David W. Anderson (OR) Department of Energy (DOE) on June 30, previous conclusion that allowing these
Charles H. Baim (PA) 2015, for certain commercial motor drivers to count on-duty time
Troy C. Blackburn (OH) vehicle (CMV) drivers. The Agency ‘‘attending’’ their CMVs toward the
Johnnie E. Byler (PA) extends the expiration date of the required 30-minute break, would
Raymond E. Catanio (NJ) exemption to June 29, 2020 in response promote safety at least as effectively as
Dana L. Colberg (OR) to section 5206(b)(2)(A) of the ‘‘Fixing the break itself. The notice renewing the
Peter D. Costas (NY) America’s Surface Transportation Act’’ DOE exemption was published on June
Darrin G. Davis (WI) (FAST Act). That section extends the 22, 2015 [80 FR 35703].
Rene Hernandez Gonzalez (FL) expiration date of all HOS exemptions The substance of the 2015 exemption
Johnnie W. Hines, Jr. (FL) in effect on the date of enactment to 5 is not affected by this extension. The
Dean L. Knutson (SD) years from the date of issuance of the DOE exemption covers only the 30-
Melvin L. Lester (MS) exemptions. The DOE exemption from minute break requirement [49 CFR
Gerald R. Metzler (PA) the Agency’s 30-minute rest break 395.3(a)(3)(ii)] and is restricted to
Kory M. Nelson (MD) requirement is limited to DOE’s contract contract motor carriers and their drivers
Douglas L. Peterson (WI) motor carriers and their employee- employed by DOE transporting security-
Ramon S. Puente (IA) drivers engaged in the transportation of sensitive radioactive materials. On each
Dennis W. Rhoades (VT) security-sensitive radioactive materials. trip, the drivers are allowed to use 30
Jose H. Rivas (NM) The Agency previously determined that minutes or more of ‘‘attendance time’’ to
Joseph T. Saba (MN) CMV operations under this exemption meet the requirements for a rest break in
LeRoy W. Scharkey (MN) would likely achieve a level of safety the manner provided in 49 CFR
Roger H. Schwisow (NE) equivalent to or greater than the level of 395.1(q), provided they perform no
Walton W. Smith, Jr. (VA) safety that would be obtained in the other on-duty activities during the rest
Dustin W. Tharp (IA) absence of the exemption. break.
Aaron D. Tillman (DE) DATES: This limited exemption is The FMCSA does not believe the
Larry J. Weber (WI) effective from June 30, 2015, through safety record of any driver operating
Richard N. Wescott (ME) June 29, 2020. under this exemption will deteriorate.
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Oscar M. Wilkins (ME) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. However, should deterioration in safety
Rodney W. Wright (PA) Thomas Yager, Chief, FMCSA Driver occur, FMCSA will take all steps
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and Carrier Operations Division; Office necessary to protect the public interest,
and 31315, each exemption will be valid of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety including revocation of the exemption.
for 2 years unless revoked earlier by Standards; Telephone: 614–942–6477. The FMCSA has the authority to
FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked Email: MCPSD@dot.gov. terminate the exemption at any time the
if: (1) The person fails to comply with SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agency has the data/information to
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| Dates | The exemptions were granted February 12, 2016. The exemptions expire on February 12, 2018. | |
| 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. | |
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