81 FR 70253 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 196 (October 11, 2016)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 196 (October 11, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-24447 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 196 (Tuesday, October 11, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 70253-70256] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-24447] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0208] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 20 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 November 10, 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-2016-0208 using any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Fax: 1-202-493-2251. Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket numbers for this notice. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below for further information. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments on-line. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, (202) 366-4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, 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 [[Page 70254]] 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 20 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 Randal D. Aukes Mr. Aukes, 57, 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, ``In my professional medical opinion I believe Randal Aukes has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Aukes reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 35,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, accumulating 3.85 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. Joseph A. Baker Mr. Baker, 37, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Baker has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Baker reported that he has driven straight trucks for 13 years, accumulating 650 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years, accumulating 1.95 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Kansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Keith D. Blackwell Mr. Blackwell, 59, has had glaucoma in his right eye due to a retinal detachment since 2009. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``I certify that in my medical opinion, Mr [sic] Blackwell has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Blackwell reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 20,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 28 years, accumulating 3.36 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. Gerald D. Bowser Mr. Bowser, 62, has had a macular scar in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1966. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 400, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``I feel Gerald is more than capable to drive a commercial vehicle efficiently concerning his visual capability.'' Mr. Bowser reported that he has driven straight trucks for 43 years, accumulating 645,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 250,000 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. Kathy J. Brown Ms. Brown, 55, has had amblyopia in her right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in her right eye is 20/300, and in her left eye, 20/ 20. Following an examination in 2016, her optometrist stated, ``Visually evaluated I feel that this patient is able to perform the tasks required to operate a commercial motor vehicle due to the full visual field in each eye and ability to achieve 20/20-1 in the left eye'' Ms. Brown reported that she has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 50,000 miles. She holds an operator's license from Ohio. Her driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Louis J. Cullen, Jr. Mr. Cullen, 71, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1968. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 25, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``I believe Mr. Cullen has sufficient vision to perform his job and driving tasks required to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Cullen reported that he has driven straight trucks for 50 years, accumulating 15,000 miles, buses for 10 years, accumulating 15,000 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. Edwin P. Davis Mr. Davis, 49, has corneal scarring in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is hand motion, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Based on these test results, it is my opinion that Mr. Davis possesses sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Davis reported that he has driven straight trucks for 33 years, accumulating 429,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 33 years, accumulating 660,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash, to which he did not contribute and for which he was not cited, and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Timothy J. Dougherty Mr. Dougherty, 55, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/50. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Based on this it is my professional opinion that Mr. Dougherty has adequate activities to visually perform the driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Dougherty reported that he has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 40,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for 2 years, accumulating 52,000 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. Stephen R. Ehlenburg Mr. Ehlenburg, 54, has complete loss of vision in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``He has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Ehlenburg reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 1.05 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from [[Page 70255]] Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Stanley W. Goble, Jr. Mr. Goble, 50, 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/ 60. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``I certify that it is my medical opinion that Mr. Goble has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Goble reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 22 years, accumulating 1.43 million 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. William R. Guida Mr. Guida, 60, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``I believe that William has sufficient vision to perform any driving task required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Guida reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 7,500 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. Thomas H. Gysbers Mr. Gysbers, 63, has had central vision loss in his left eye due to glaucoma in childhood. 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, ``I believe he is well adapted to his vision condition and has sufficient vision to safely operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gysbers reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 600,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating 80,000 miles. He holds a Class ABCDM CDL from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jerry L. Hayden, Jr. Mr. Hayden, Jr., 46, had optic neuritis 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, 20/400. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion Jerry has stable and sufficient vision that is unchanged over the past 11 years to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hayden reported that he has driven straight trucks for 22 years, accumulating 220,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Iowa. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. John T. Mabry Mr. Mabry, 45, has had chronic microcystic edema and aphakia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, count fingers. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr. Mabry meets the visual requirements for operation of a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Mabry reported that he has driven buses for 3 years, accumulating 312,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Peter E. McDonnell Mr. McDonnell, 52, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 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, ``This letter certifies that Peter meets or exceeds the visual requirements needed to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. McDonnell reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 480,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Massachusetts. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. George P. Mendiola Mr. Mendiola, 49, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, 20/70. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, George has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks needed to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Mendiola reported that he has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 270,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years, accumulating 80,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Norman D. Mosely Mr. Mosely, 57, has had a central retinal vein occlusion in his right eye since 2008. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion his visual acuity and field of vision qualifies him to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Mosely reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 110,000 miles, buses for 19 years, accumulating 320,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from New Jersey. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Joe W. Restine Mr. Restine, 53, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1945. 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, ``I, Ed Jones O.D., certify that in my medical opinion, Joe Restine, has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Restine reported that he has driven straight trucks for 34 years, accumulating 850,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 32 years, accumulating 160,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Oklahoma. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 1 conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he failed to yield to a traffic control device. Greg D. Schneckloth Mr. Schneckloth, 24, has complete loss of vision in his right eye since 2000. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Scneckloth has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a motorized vehicle, including commercial vehicles, as long as the current laws state that he may do so considering the loss of vision in his right eye (if the vision loss does not cause any exclusion of operating rights).'' Mr. Schneckloth reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 31,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Allen J. Stolz Mr. Stolz, 48, 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, ``His main problem is amblyopia in the right eye. . .In my opinion, Mr. [[Page 70256]] Stolz should be able to get his commercial license.'' Mr. Stolz reported that he has driven straight trucks for 1 year, accumulating 1,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 18 years, accumulating 216,000 miles. He holds a Class ABCDM CDL from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. III. Public Participation and Request for Comments FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and related materials. Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this notice, indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so the Agency can contact you if it has questions regarding your submission. To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and put the docket number FMCSA-2016-0208 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-2016-0208 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: September 29, 2016. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2016-24447 Filed 10-7-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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operate a commercial vehicle without facility, please enclose a stamped, self- ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
restriction.’’ Mr. Tate reported that he addressed postcard or envelope. bearing the Federal Docket Management
has driven straight trucks for 15 years, FMCSA will consider all comments System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
accumulating 165,000 miles. He holds and material received during the 2016–0208 using any of the following
an operator’s license from Virginia. His comment period. FMCSA may issue a methods:
driving record for the last 3 years shows final determination at any time after the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
no crashes and no convictions for close of the comment period. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
moving violations in a CMV. on-line instructions for submitting
Viewing Comments and Documents
comments.
Larry K. Zielinski
To view comments, as well as • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
Mr. Zielinski, 69, has age related documents mentioned in this preamble U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
macular degeneration in his right eye as being available in the docket, go to New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
since 2006. The visual acuity in his http://www.regulations.gov and insert Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
right eye is counting fingers, and in his the docket number FMCSA–2016–0209 Washington, DC 20590–0001.
left eye, 20/20. Following an in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click • Hand Delivery: West Building
examination in 2016, his ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my medical Folder’’ button and choose the New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
opinion, Larry Zielinski has sufficient document listed to review. If you do not DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
vision to perform the driving tasks have access to the Internet, you may through Friday, except Federal
required to operate a commercial view the docket online by visiting the Holidays.
vehicle.’’ Mr. Zielinski reported that he Docket Management Facility in Room • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
has driven tractor-trailer combinations W12–140 on the ground floor of the Instructions: Each submission must
for 45 years, accumulating 1.8 million DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey include the Agency name and the
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, docket numbers for this notice. Note
Oregon. His driving record for the last between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday that all comments received will be
3 years shows no crashes and no through Friday, except Federal holidays. posted without change to http://
convictions for moving violations in a Issued on: September 29, 2016. www.regulations.gov, including any
CMV. Larry W. Minor, personal information provided. Please
see the Privacy Act heading below for
III. Public Participation and Request for Associate Administrator for Policy.
further information.
Comments [FR Doc. 2016–24452 Filed 10–7–16; 8:45 am]
Docket: For access to the docket to
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FMCSA encourages you to participate read background documents or
by submitting comments and related comments, go to http://
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include the docket number for this a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
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[Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0208]
this document to which each comment FDMS is available 24 hours each day,
applies, and provide a reason for each Qualification of Drivers; Exemption 365 days each year. If you want
suggestion or recommendation. You Applications; Vision acknowledgment that we received your
may submit your comments and comments, please include a self-
material online or by fax, mail, or hand AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety addressed, stamped envelope or
delivery, but please use only one of Administration (FMCSA), DOT. postcard or print the acknowledgement
these means. FMCSA recommends that ACTION: Notice of applications for page that appears after submitting
you include your name and a mailing exemptions; request for comments. comments on-line.
address, an email address, or a phone Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
number in the body of your document SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
so the Agency can contact you if it has applications from 20 individuals for from the public to better inform its
questions regarding your submission. exemption from the vision requirement rulemaking process. DOT posts these
To submit your comment online, go to in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments, without edit, including any
http://www.regulations.gov and put the Regulations. They are unable to meet personal information the commenter
docket number FMCSA–2016–0209 in the vision requirement in one eye for provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search. various reasons. The exemptions will described in the system of records
When the new screen appears, click on enable these individuals to operate notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
comment into the text box in the interstate commerce without meeting FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
following screen. Choose whether you the prescribed vision requirement in Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
are submitting your comment as an one eye. If granted, the exemptions Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
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individual or on behalf of a third party would enable these individuals to fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
and then submit. If you submit your qualify as drivers of commercial motor Department of Transportation, 1200
comments by mail or hand delivery, vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
submit them in an unbound format, no DATES: Comments must be received on 113, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for or before November 10, 2016. All Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
copying and electronic filing. If you comments will be investigated by Monday through Friday, except Federal
submit comments by mail and would FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued holidays. If you have questions
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material to the docket, contact Docket Keith D. Blackwell driving tasks required to drive a
Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. Mr. Blackwell, 59, has had glaucoma commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Cullen
in his right eye due to a retinal reported that he has driven straight
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
detachment since 2009. The visual trucks for 50 years, accumulating 15,000
I. Background acuity in his right eye is no light miles, buses for 10 years, accumulating
perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. 15,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, Following an examination in 2016, his from New Jersey. His driving record for
FMCSA may grant an exemption from optometrist stated, ‘‘I certify that in my the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety medical opinion, Mr [sic] Blackwell has convictions for moving violations in a
Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds sufficient vision to perform the driving CMV.
‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a tasks required to operate a commercial Edwin P. Davis
level of safety that is equivalent to or vehicle.’’ Mr. Blackwell reported that he
greater than the level that would be Mr. Davis, 49, has corneal scarring in
has driven straight trucks for 2 years,
achieved absent such exemption.’’ his right eye due to a traumatic incident
accumulating 20,000 miles and tractor-
FMCSA can renew exemptions at the in childhood. The visual acuity in his
trailer combinations for 28 years,
end of each 2-year period. The 20 right eye is hand motion, and in his left
accumulating 3.36 million miles. He
individuals listed in this notice have eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His
each requested such an exemption from 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Based on
driving record for the last 3 years shows
the vision requirement in 49 CFR these test results, it is my opinion that
no crashes and no convictions for
391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers Mr. Davis possesses sufficient vision to
moving violations in a CMV.
of CMVs in interstate commerce. perform the driving tasks required to
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate Gerald D. Bowser operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
the qualifications of each applicant to Mr. Bowser, 62, has had a macular Davis reported that he has driven
determine whether granting an scar in his right eye due to a traumatic straight trucks for 33 years,
exemption will achieve the required incident in 1966. The visual acuity in accumulating 429,000 miles, and
level of safety mandated by statute. his right eye is 20/400, and in his left tractor-trailer combinations for 33 years,
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in accumulating 660,000 miles. He holds a
II. Qualifications of Applicants 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘I feel Class A CDL from Oregon. His driving
Gerald is more than capable to drive a record for the last 3 years shows one
Randal D. Aukes crash, to which he did not contribute
commercial vehicle efficiently
Mr. Aukes, 57, has had amblyopia in concerning his visual capability.’’ Mr. and for which he was not cited, and no
his left eye since birth. The visual acuity Bowser reported that he has driven convictions for moving violations in a
in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left straight trucks for 43 years, CMV.
eye, 20/400. Following an examination accumulating 645,000 miles, and Timothy J. Dougherty
in 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years,
accumulating 250,000 miles. He holds Mr. Dougherty, 55, has had amblyopia
professional medical opinion I believe
an operator’s license from Pennsylvania. in his left eye since childhood. The
Randal Aukes has sufficient vision to
His driving record for the last 3 years visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
perform the driving tasks required to
shows no crashes and no convictions for and in his left eye, 20/50. Following an
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
moving violations in a CMV. examination in 2016, his optometrist
Aukes reported that he has driven
stated, ‘‘Based on this it is my
straight trucks for 35 years, Kathy J. Brown professional opinion that Mr. Dougherty
accumulating 35,000 miles, and tractor-
Ms. Brown, 55, has had amblyopia in has adequate activities to visually
trailer combinations for 35 years,
her right eye since childhood. The perform the driving tasks to operate a
accumulating 3.85 million miles. He
visual acuity in her right eye is 20/300, commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Dougherty
holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota.
and in her left eye, 20/20. Following an reported that he has driven straight
His driving record for the last 3 years
examination in 2016, her optometrist trucks for 4 years, accumulating 40,000
shows no crashes and no convictions for
stated, ‘‘Visually evaluated I feel that miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
moving violations in a CMV.
this patient is able to perform the tasks for 2 years, accumulating 52,000 miles.
Joseph A. Baker required to operate a commercial motor He holds a Class A CDL from
vehicle due to the full visual field in Minnesota. His driving record for the
Mr. Baker, 37, has a prosthetic left eye each eye and ability to achieve 20/20– last 3 years shows no crashes and no
due to a traumatic incident in 1 in the left eye’’ Ms. Brown reported convictions for moving violations in a
childhood. The visual acuity in his right that she has driven straight trucks for 4 CMV.
eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light years, accumulating 50,000 miles. She
perception. Following an examination Stephen R. Ehlenburg
holds an operator’s license from Ohio.
in 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘It is my Her driving record for the last 3 years Mr. Ehlenburg, 54, has complete loss
opinion that Mr. Baker has sufficient shows no crashes and no convictions for of vision in his left eye since birth. The
vision to perform the driving tasks moving violations in a CMV. visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
required to operate a commercial and in his left eye, light perception.
vehicle.’’ Mr. Baker reported that he has Louis J. Cullen, Jr. Following an examination in 2016, his
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driven straight trucks for 13 years, Mr. Cullen, 71, has complete loss of ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘He has
accumulating 650 miles, and tractor- vision in his left eye due to a traumatic sufficient vision to operate a
trailer combinations for 13 years, incident in 1968. The visual acuity in commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Ehlenburg
accumulating 1.95 million miles. He his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, reported that he has driven straight
holds a Class A CDL from Kansas. His no light perception. Following an trucks for 5 years, accumulating 300,000
driving record for the last 3 years shows examination in 2016, his optometrist miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
no crashes and no convictions for stated, ‘‘I believe Mr. Cullen has for 15 years, accumulating 1.05 million
moving violations in a CMV. sufficient vision to perform his job and miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
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Stolz should be able to get his FMCSA will consider all comments SUMMARY: FRA hereby gives notice it is
commercial license.’’ Mr. Stolz reported and material received during the submitting the following Information
that he has driven straight trucks for 1 comment period. FMCSA may issue a Collection request (ICR) to the Office of
year, accumulating 1,000 miles, and final determination at any time after the Management and Budget (OMB) for
tractor-trailer combinations for 18 years, close of the comment period. Emergency processing under the
accumulating 216,000 miles. He holds a Viewing Comments and Documents Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA)
Class ABCDM CDL from Wisconsin. His and its implementing regulations. FRA
driving record for the last 3 years shows To view comments, as well as requests that OMB authorize the
no crashes and no convictions for documents mentioned in this preamble proposed collection of information
moving violations in a CMV. as being available in the docket, go to identified below on October 18, 2016,
http://www.regulations.gov and insert for a period of 180 days.
III. Public Participation and Request for the docket number FMCSA–2016–0208
Comments in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A
FMCSA encourages you to participate ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket copy of this individual ICR, with
by submitting comments and related Folder’’ button and choose the applicable supporting documentation,
materials. document listed to review. If you do not may be obtained by calling FRA’s
have access to the Internet, you may Clearance Officers: Robert Brogan (tel.
Submitting Comments view the docket online by visiting the (202) 493–6292) or Kimberly Toone (tel.
If you submit a comment, please Docket Management Facility in Room (202) 493–6132) (these numbers are not
include the docket number for this W12–140 on the ground floor of the toll-free), or by contacting Mr. Brogan
notice, indicate the specific section of DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey via facsimile at (202) 493–6216 or Ms.
this document to which each comment Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, Toone via facsimile at (202) 493–6497,
applies, and provide a reason for each between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday or via email by contacting Mr. Brogan at
suggestion or recommendation. You through Friday, except Federal holidays. Robert.Brogan@dot.gov; or by contacting
may submit your comments and Issued on: September 29, 2016. Ms. Toone at Kim.Toone@dot.gov.
material online or by fax, mail, or hand Larry W. Minor, Comments regarding these information
delivery, but please use only one of Associate Administrator for Policy. collection requirements should include
these means. FMCSA recommends that [FR Doc. 2016–24447 Filed 10–7–16; 8:45 am]
the title and OMB control number listed
you include your name and a mailing BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
below and should be sent directly to the
address, an email address, or a phone Office of Information and Regulatory
number in the body of your document Affairs, Office of Management and
so the Agency can contact you if it has DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Budget, 725 Seventeenth Street NW.,
questions regarding your submission. Washington, DC, 20503, Attention: FRA
To submit your comment online, go to Federal Railroad Administration Desk Officer. Comments may also be
http://www.regulations.gov and put the [Docket No. FRA–2016–0002–N–19]
sent via email to OMB at oira_
docket number FMCSA–2016–0208 in submissions@omb.eop.gov.
the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search. Agency Request for Emergency Title: Railworthiness Directive for
When the new screen appears, click on Processing of Collection of Certain Railroad Tank Cars Equipped
‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your Information by the Office of with Bottom Outlet Valve Assembly and
comment into the text box in the Management and Budget; Constructed by American Railcar
following screen. Choose whether you Railworthiness Directive for Certain Industries and ACF Industries
are submitting your comment as an Railroad Tank Cars Equipped With
OMB Control Number: 2130–NEW.
individual or on behalf of a third party Bottom Outlet Valve Assembly and
and then submit. If you submit your Constructed by American Railcar Form Number(s): N/A.
comments by mail or hand delivery, Industries and ACF Industries Affected Public: Businesses (Tank Car
submit them in an unbound format, no AGENCY: Federal Railroad Owners).
larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for Administration (FRA), Department of Frequency of Submission: One-time;
copying and electronic filing. If you Transportation (DOT). on occasion.
submit comments by mail and would
ACTION: Notice of Agency request for Respondent Universe: 100 Tank Car
like to know that they reached the
OMB emergency information collection Owners.
facility, please enclose a stamped, self-
processing and request for comments.
addressed postcard or envelope. Reporting Burden:
Total annual Average time per Total annual burden
Section Respondent universe responses response hours
Identify tank cars covered by the Directive 20 Tank Car Owners 20 ID Reports ............ 4 hours ....................... 80
for Certain Railroad Tank Cars Equipped (100 Lessees/Sub-
with Bottom Outlet Valve Assembly and Lessees).
Constructed by American Railcar Indus-
tries and ACF Industries (14,800 cars).
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
Visual Inspection of Sump Weld Area of All 100 Shippers .............. 14,000 inspections/ 10 min ........................ 2,333
Tank Cars Identified under this Directive. records.
Inspect and Test Sump and BOV Skid 20 Tank Car Owners 14,000 records ........... 2 hours ....................... 28,000
Groove as Stipulated in Directive and (100 Lessees/Sub-
Maintain Record Results. Lessees).
Train and Qualify Non-Destructive Test 10 Tank Car Facility 33 trained and tested 2 hours ....................... 66
Technicians on NDT Procedures and Operators. mechanics.
Record Qualification (1⁄3 of the 100 tank
car mechanics).
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| 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 November 10, 2016. All comments will be investigated by FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued the day after the comment period closes. | |
| Contact | Ms. 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 70253 |
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