81 FR 52516 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 152 (August 8, 2016)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 152 (August 8, 2016)
| Page Range | 52516-52518 | |
| FR Document | 2016-18733 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 152 (Monday, August 8, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 52516-52518] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-18733] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0351] 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 22 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 April 28, 2016. The exemptions expire on April 28, 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 March 28, 2016, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of exemption applications from certain individuals, and requested comments from the public (81 FR 17237). That notice listed 22 applicants' case histories. The 22 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 two-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 22 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 limitation and demonstrated their ability to drive safely. The 22 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 amblyopia, aphakia, central scotoma, complete loss of vision, corneal scar, macular scar, open angle glaucoma, optic nerve damage, prosthetic eye, retinal detachment, and strabismic amblyopia. In most cases, their eye conditions were not recently developed. Fifteen of the applicants were either born with their vision impairments or have had them since childhood. The 7 individuals that sustained their vision conditions as adults have had it for a range of 5 to 30 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. [[Page 52517]] While possessing a valid CDL or non-CDL, these 22 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 5 to 41 years. In the past three years, 3 drivers were involved in crashes, and 1 driver was convicted of a moving violation in a CMV. The qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each applicant were stated and discussed in detail in the March 28, 2016 notice (81 FR 17237). 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 22 applicants, 3 drivers were involved in crashes, and 1 driver was convicted of a moving violation 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 22 applicants listed in the notice of March 28, 2016 (81 FR 17237). 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 22 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 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 three comments in this proceeding. Austen Barlow stated she is in favor of granting the exemptions because she believes these [[Page 52518]] drivers will exercise more caution than those who meet the standards. Roy Hegland stated that he is in favor of granting the exemptions based on the professional experience of his daughter who has a vision deficiency. An anonymous commenter stated that they are against granting the exemptions because of safety concerns related to the vision deficiencies of the drivers, specifically regarding depth perception of the drivers and larger blind spots while operating CMVs. As stated in section four of this notice, medical evaluations from each driver, their driving records, driving experience with the vision deficiency, and safety concerns, are all considered when determining if an exemption should be granted. Studies pertaining to the efficacy of these considerations are also referenced in section four. VI. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 22 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)): Lee R. Boykin (TX) Donald Carrillo (NM) Carl F. Cryer (AL) Steven W. Day (MO) Roger M. Dunaway (KY) Horace N. Goss (TX) Matt A. Guilmain (NH) Hugo N. Gutierrez (IN) Edward R. Hunt (NC) William J. Kanaris (NY) Harvey Klein (NJ) Ronnie L. McHugh (KS) Walter J. Musty (MN) John O'Boyle (PA) Michael L. Robinson (MO) Donald P. Ruckinger (PA) Mark A. Sanders (OK) Michael J. Scarano (NJ) Edward P. Schrader II (WA) Charles H. Strople (MA) Eddie Walker (NC) Trent Wipf (SC) 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 29, 2016. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2016-18733 Filed 8-5-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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following screen. Choose whether you a level of safety that is equivalent to or evaluated the 22 applications on their
are submitting your comment as an greater than the level of safety merits and made a determination to
individual or on behalf of a third party maintained without the exemptions for grant exemptions to each of them.
and then submit. If you submit your these CMV drivers.
III. Vision and Driving Experience of
comments by mail or hand delivery, DATES: The exemptions were granted the Applicants
submit them in an unbound format, no April 28, 2016. The exemptions expire
larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for on April 28, 2018. The vision requirement in the
copying and electronic filing. If you FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
FMCSRs provides: A person is
submit comments by mail and would Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical physically qualified to drive a
like to know that they reached the Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, commercial motor vehicle if that person
facility, please enclose a stamped, self- fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, has distant visual acuity of at least 20/
addressed postcard or envelope. Department of Transportation, 1200 40 (Snellen) in each eye without
FMCSA will consider all comments corrective lenses or visual acuity
New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
and material received during the separately corrected to 20/40 (Snellen)
113, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
comment period. FMCSA may issue a or better with corrective lenses, distant
final determination at any time after the Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal binocular acuity of a least 20/40
close of the comment period. (Snellen) in both eyes with or without
holidays. If you have questions
Viewing Comments and Documents regarding viewing or submitting corrective lenses, field of vision of at
material to the docket, contact Docket least 70° in the horizontal meridian in
To view comments, as well as each eye, and the ability to recognize
documents mentioned in this preamble Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
the colors of traffic signals and devices
as being available in the docket, go to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
showing red, green, and amber (49 CFR
http://www.regulations.gov and insert 391.41(b)(10)).
I. Electronic Access
the docket number FMCSA–2016–0031
You may see all the comments online FMCSA recognizes that some drivers
in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click
through the Federal Document do not meet the vision requirement but
‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket
Management System (FDMS) at http:// have adapted their driving to
Folder’’ button and choose the
www.regulations.gov. accommodate their limitation and
document listed to review. If you do not
Docket: For access to the docket to demonstrated their ability to drive
have access to the Internet, you may
read background documents or safely. The 22 exemption applicants
view the docket online by visiting the
comments, go to http:// listed in this notice are in this category.
Docket Management Facility in Room
www.regulations.gov and/or Room They are unable to meet the vision
W12–140 on the ground floor of the
W12–140 on the ground level of the requirement in one eye for various
DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey
West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue reasons, including amblyopia, aphakia,
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. central scotoma, complete loss of vision,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, corneal scar, macular scar, open angle
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
except Federal holidays. glaucoma, optic nerve damage,
Issued on: July 27, 2016. prosthetic eye, retinal detachment, and
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
Larry W. Minor, strabismic amblyopia. In most cases,
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
Associate Administrator for Policy. from the public to better inform its their eye conditions were not recently
[FR Doc. 2016–18735 Filed 8–5–16; 8:45 am] rulemaking process. DOT posts these developed. Fifteen of the applicants
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P comments, without edit, including any were either born with their vision
personal information the commenter impairments or have had them since
provides, to www.regulations.gov, as childhood.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION described in the system of records The 7 individuals that sustained their
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can vision conditions as adults have had it
Federal Motor Carrier Safety for a range of 5 to 30 years.
Administration be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
Although each applicant has one eye
[Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0351] II. Background which does not meet the vision
On March 28, 2016, FMCSA requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10),
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption published a notice of receipt of each has at least 20/40 corrected vision
Applications; Vision exemption applications from certain in the other eye, and in a doctor’s
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety individuals, and requested comments opinion, has sufficient vision to perform
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. from the public (81 FR 17237). That all the tasks necessary to operate a CMV.
ACTION: Notice of final disposition. notice listed 22 applicants’ case Doctors’ opinions are supported by the
histories. The 22 individuals applied for applicants’ possession of valid
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its exemptions from the vision requirement commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) or
decision to exempt 22 individuals from in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), for drivers who non-CDLs to operate CMVs. Before
the vision requirement in the Federal operate CMVs in interstate commerce. issuing CDLs, States subject drivers to
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, knowledge and skills tests designed to
(FMCSRs). They are unable to meet the FMCSA may grant an exemption for a evaluate their qualifications to operate a
vision requirement in one eye for two-year period if it finds ‘‘such CMV.
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various reasons. The exemptions will exemption would likely achieve a level All of these applicants satisfied the
enable these individuals to operate of safety that is equivalent to or greater testing requirements for their State of
commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in than the level that would be achieved residence. By meeting State licensing
interstate commerce without meeting absent such exemption.’’ The statute requirements, the applicants
the prescribed vision requirement in also allows the Agency to renew demonstrated their ability to operate a
one eye. The Agency has concluded that exemptions at the end of the 2-year CMV, with their limited vision, to the
granting these exemptions will provide period. Accordingly, FMCSA has satisfaction of the State.
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drivers will exercise more caution than Issued on: July 29, 2016. follow to establish, maintain, or enforce
those who meet the standards. Roy Larry W. Minor, routing designations for the transport of
Hegland stated that he is in favor of Associate Administrator for Policy. placardable quantities of NRHM are set
granting the exemptions based on the [FR Doc. 2016–18733 Filed 8–5–16; 8:45 am] forth in 49 CFR part 397, subpart C.
professional experience of his daughter BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
Subpart D of part 397 sets out the
who has a vision deficiency. An requirements for designating preferred
anonymous commenter stated that they routes for HRCQ/RAM shipments as an
are against granting the exemptions DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION alternative, or in addition, to Interstate
because of safety concerns related to the System highways. For HRCQ/RAM
vision deficiencies of the drivers, Federal Motor Carrier Safety shipments, § 397.101 defines a preferred
specifically regarding depth perception Administration route as an Interstate Highway for which
of the drivers and larger blind spots no alternative route is designated by the
while operating CMVs. As stated in National Hazardous Materials Route State; a route specifically designated by
section four of this notice, medical Registry Revisions and Procedures the State; or both. See § 397.65 for the
evaluations from each driver, their AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety definition of ‘‘NRHM’’ and ‘‘routing
driving records, driving experience with Administration (FMCSA), Department designations.’’
the vision deficiency, and safety Under a delegation from the
of Transportation (DOT).
concerns, are all considered when Secretary,1 FMCSA has authority to
ACTION: Notice implement 49 U.S.C. 5112.
determining if an exemption should be
granted. Studies pertaining to the SUMMARY: This notice provides the most Currently, 49 CFR part 397, subpart C,
efficacy of these considerations are also current revisions to the National (Routing of NRHM) and subpart D
referenced in section four. Hazardous Materials Route Registry (Routing of Class 7 RAM) address the
(NHMRR) and procedures to facilitate routing requirements and procedures
VI. Conclusion that State and tribal government are
the update of the NHMRR by State and
Based upon its evaluation of the 22 Tribal government routing agencies. The required to follow. Section 397.73
exemption applications, FMCSA NHMRR is a listing, as reported by establishes public information and
exempts the following drivers from the States and Tribal governments, of all reporting requirements for NRHM.
vision requirement in 49 CFR States or Tribal governments are
designated and restricted road and
391.41(b)(10), subject to the required to furnish information
preferred highway routes for
requirements cited above (49 CFR regarding any new or changed routes to
transportation of highway route
391.64(b)): FMCSA within 60 days after
controlled quantities (HRCQ) of Class 7
Lee R. Boykin (TX) establishment. Under 49 CFR 397.103, a
radioactive materials (RAM) (HRCQ/
Donald Carrillo (NM) State routing designation for HRCQ/
RAM) and non-radioactive hazardous
Carl F. Cryer (AL) RAM routes (preferred routes) as an
materials (NRHMs).
Steven W. Day (MO) alternative, or in addition, to an
DATES: Effective date: August 8, 2016. Interstate System highway, is effective
Roger M. Dunaway (KY)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: when the authorized routing agency
Horace N. Goss (TX)
Mr. Vincent Babich (202) 366–4871, provides FMCSA with written
Matt A. Guilmain (NH)
Hugo N. Gutierrez (IN) or vincent.babich@dot.gov, Hazardous notification, FMCSA acknowledges
Edward R. Hunt (NC) Materials Division, Office of receipt in writing, and the route is
William J. Kanaris (NY) Enforcement and Compliance, Federal published in FMCSA’s Hazardous
Harvey Klein (NJ) Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Material Route Registry. The Office of
Ronnie L. McHugh (KS) 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, Management and Budget has approved
Walter J. Musty (MN) DC 20590. Office hours are from 9 a.m. these collections of information under
John O’Boyle (PA) to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, control number 2126–0014,
Michael L. Robinson (MO) except for Federal holidays. Transportation of Hazardous Materials,
Donald P. Ruckinger (PA) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Highway Routing. This notice serves
Mark A. Sanders (OK) only to provide the most current
Michael J. Scarano (NJ) Background
updates to the NHMRR, and to
Edward P. Schrader II (WA) Paragraphs (a)(2) and (b) of section communicate to States and Tribal
Charles H. Strople (MA) 5112 of title 49, United States Code government routing agencies procedures
Eddie Walker (NC) (U.S.C.) permit States and Tribal to facilitate timely reporting and
Trent Wipf (SC) governments to designate and limit efficient update of the NHMRR as
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) highway routes over which HRCQ/RAM required by 49 U.S.C. 5112 and 49 CFR
and 31315, each exemption will be valid and NRHM may be transported, part 397; it does not establish any new
for 2 years unless revoked earlier by provided that the State or Tribal public information and reporting
FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked government complies with standards requirements.
if: (1) The person fails to comply with prescribed by the Secretary of
the terms and conditions of the Transportation (the Secretary) and Procedural Changes
exemption; (2) the exemption has meets publication requirements in Section 33013 of the Moving Ahead
resulted in a lower level of safety than section 5112(c). To establish standards for Progress in the 21st Century Act of
was maintained before it was granted; or under paragraph (b), the Secretary must 2012 (MAP–21) [Pub. L. 112–141, July 6,
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(3) continuation of the exemption would consult with the States, and, under 2012, 126 Stat. 405, 839] amended 49
not be consistent with the goals and section 5112(c), coordinate with the U.S.C. 5112(c), which addresses the
objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. States to publish periodically a list of form, manner, and timetable for State
If the exemption is still effective at the currently effective HRCQ/RAM and and Tribal Governments to issue and
end of the 2-year period, the person may NRHM highway routing designations update routing information for
apply to FMCSA for a renewal under and restrictions. The requirements that
procedures in effect at that time. States and Tribal governments must 1 49 CFR 1.87(d)(2).
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| Dates | The exemptions were granted April 28, 2016. The exemptions expire on April 28, 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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