81_FR_71372 81 FR 71173 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

81 FR 71173 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 199 (October 14, 2016)

Page Range71173-71176
FR Document2016-24960

FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 125 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 199 (Friday, October 14, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 199 (Friday, October 14, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71173-71176]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-24960]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2000-8398; FMCSA-
2001-11426; FMCSA-2002-11714; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-17195; 
FMCSA-2004-17984; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2006-23773; 
FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2008-0106; 
FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2009-0303; 
FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0114; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; 
FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-2011-0366; FMCSA-2011-0379; FMCSA-2011-0380; 
FMCSA-2012-0040; FMCSA-2012-0160; FMCSA-2012-0161; FMCSA-2012-0214; 
FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2012-0216; FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0169; 
FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0004; 
FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; 
FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

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

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the 
vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 
125 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals 
from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not 
compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these 
exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to 
or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions 
for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions are effective from the dates 
stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before 
November 14, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) numbers: [Docket No. FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-
2000-7165; FMCSA-2000-8398; FMCSA-2001-11426; FMCSA-2002-11714; FMCSA-
2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2004-17984; FMCSA-2004-18885; 
FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2006-23773; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2007-0071; 
FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0231; 
FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0114; 
FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-2011-0366; 
FMCSA-2011-0379; FMCSA-2011-0380; FMCSA-2012-0040; FMCSA-2012-0160; 
FMCSA-2012-0161; FMCSA-2012-0214; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2012-0216; 
FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2013-0174; 
FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0004; FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006; 
FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296], 
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 or Courier: 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 number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments 
received without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act 
heading below.
    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 Federal Docket Management System (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: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments 
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual 
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if 
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). 
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on January 
17, 2008 (73 FR 3316).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical 
Programs Division, Medical Programs Division, 202-366-4001, 
[email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office 
hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption 
from the vision requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to 
drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce, 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 procedures for requesting an exemption (including 
renewals) are set out in 49 CFR part 381.

Exemption Decision

    This notice addresses 125 individuals who have requested renewal of 
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has 
evaluated these 125 applications for renewal on their merits and 
decided to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. Each 
individual is identified according to the renewal date.

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    The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions: 
(1) That each individual has a physical examination every year (a) by 
an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the 
better eye continues to meet the requirements 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 provides 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 and retains a copy of the certification on his/her 
person while driving for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, 
State, or local enforcement official. Each exemption will be valid for 
two years unless rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be 
rescinded 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(e) and 31315.

Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no 
longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon 
application for additional two year periods. The following group(s) of 
drivers will receive renewed exemptions effective in the month of 
October and are discussed below.
    As of October 6, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 58 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (65 FR 
20245; 65 FR 57230; 67 FR 15662; 67 FR 37907; 67 FR 46016; 67 FR 57266; 
67 FR 57627; 69 FR 17263; 69 FR 26206; 69 FR 26921; 69 FR 31447; 69 FR 
51346; 69 FR 52741; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 61493; 71 FR 19602; 71 FR 26602; 
71 FR 27033; 71 FR 27034; 71 FR 32183; 71 FR 41310; 71 FR 6826; 71 FR 
50970; 71 FR 53489; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 52419; 73 FR 6242; 73 FR 6244; 
73 FR 16950; 73 FR 16952; 73 FR 27018; 73 FR 35194; 73 FR 35200; 73 FR 
36955; 73 FR 38498; 73 FR 48270; 73 FR 48273; 73 FR 48275; 73 FR 51336; 
73 FR 75807; 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 60022; 75 FR 4623; 75 FR 22179; 75 FR 
25918; 75 FR 27622; 75 FR 34209; 75 FR 34211; 75 FR 36778; 75 FR 36779; 
75 FR 39725; 75 FR 44050; 75 FR 44051; 75 FR 47886; 75 FR 47888; 75 FR 
52062; 75 FR 61833; 75 FR 77942; 76 FR 5425; 76 FR 54530; 77 FR 5874; 
77 FR 15184; 77 FR 17109; 77 FR 17117; 77 FR 23797; 77 FR 23799; 77 FR 
26816; 77 FR 27845; 77 FR 27850; 77 FR 33558; 77 FR 36338; 77 FR 38381; 
77 FR 38384; 77 FR 40945; 70 FR 40946; 77 FR 41879; 77 FR 46153; 77 FR 
46793; 77 FR 51846; 77 FR 52388; 77 FR 52389; 77 FR 52391; 77 FR 56262; 
77 FR 59245; 78 FR 64271; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 
78477; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 1908; 79 FR 2748; 79 FR 14333; 79 FR 14571; 79 
FR 18392; 79 FR 23797; 79 FR 27365; 79 FR 27681; 79 FR 28588; 79 FR 
29498; 79 FR 35212; 79 FR 35218; 79 FR 35220; 79 FR 37842; 79 FR 38649; 
79 FR 38659; 79 FR 38661; 79 FR 40945; 79 FR 40945; 79 FR 41735; 79 FR 
41740; 79 FR 45868; 79 FR 46153; 79 FR 46300; 79 FR 47175; 79 FR 51642; 
79 FR 51643; 79 FR 52388; 79 FR 53514; 79 FR 64001):

Ramon Adame (IL)
Thomas A. Black (MO)
John E. Breslin (NV)
Trixie L. Brown (IN)
Joel W. Bryant (LA)
Howard T. Bubel (ND)
Raymond E. Burrus (CO)
Bradley E. Buzzell (NH)
Dionicio Carrera (TX)
Scott F. Chalfant (DE)
Tommy J. Cross, Jr. (TN)
Tony K. Ellis (IN)
Curtis E. Firari (WI)
Kelly L. Foster (UT)
Donald H. Fuller (NY)
Viktor V. Goluda (SC)
Ronald M. Green (OH)
David W. Grooms (IN)
Clifford J. Harris (VA)
Billy R. Holdman (IL)
Daniel Hollins (KY)
Ralph E. Holmes (MD)
Charles S. Huffman (KS)
Fredrick C. Ingles (WV)
Daniel W. Johnson (NY)
Matthew B. Lairamore (OK)
Terry A. Legates (OK)
Gary McKown (WV)
Ronald S. Milkowski (NJ)
Donald L. Minney (OH)
Jack W. Murphy, Jr. (OH)
Danny W. Nuckles (VA)
Nathan J. Price (ID)
Matias P. Quintanilla (CA)
Jacques W. Rainville (VT)
Antonio A. Ribeiro (CT)
Ronney L. Rogers (WA)
David T. Rueckert (WA)
Kirk Scott (CT)
Ronald H. Sieg (MO)
Kenneth D. Sisk (NC)
David L. Slack (TX)
David M. Smith (IL)
Mark A. Smith (IA)
Scotty W. Sparks (KY)
Robert L. Strange (NC)
Charles E. Stokes (FL)
Samuel M. Stoltzfus (PA)
George W. Thomas (SC)
Malcolm J. Tilghman, Sr. (DE)
Duane L. Tysseling (IA)
Melvin V. Van Meter (PA)
Nicholas J. Vance (OH)
Christopher M. Vincent (NC)
Scott C. Westphal (MN)
Dale E. Williams (TX)
Robert D. Williams (LA)
Michael T. Wimber (MT)

    The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket 
Nos. FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-2002-11714; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-
17195; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2006-23773; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-
2007-0071; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-
2009-0303; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0114; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-
2010-0385; FMCSA-2011-0366; FMCSA-2011-0379; FMCSA-2011-0380; FMCSA-
2012-0040; FMCSA-2012-0160; FMCSA-2012-0161; FMCSA-2012-0214; FMCSA-
2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-
2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0004; FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-
2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010. Their exemptions are effective as of 
October 6, 2016 and will expire on October 6, 2018.
    As of October 15, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 17 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (67 FR 
10471; 67 FR 19798; 69 FR 33997; 69 FR 51346; 69 FR 61292; 71 FR 50970; 
71 FR 55820; 73 FR 38497; 73 FR 46973; 73 FR 48270; 73 FR 48271; 73 FR 
54888; 73 FR 65009; 75 FR 39725; 75 FR 44050; 75 FR 47883; 75 FR 50799; 
75 FR 52063; 75 FR 57105; 75 FR 61833; 75 FR 63257; 77 FR 38381; 77 FR 
48590; 77 FR 51846; 77 FR 52388; 77 FR 60010):

William C. Ball (NC)
Julian Collins (GA)
Ivory Davis (MD)
Timothy J. Droeger (MN)
Edward P. Hynes II (VA)
Richard L. Kelley (MN)
Theodore Kirby (MD)
Kelly R. Konesky (AZ)
Joseph A. Leigh, Jr. (NC)
Hollis J. Martin (AL)
Kevin C. Palmer (OR)
Charles O. Rhodes (FL)
Gordon G. Roth (KS)
Julius Simmons, Jr. (SC)
Ted L. Smeltzer (IN)
Stephen B. Whitt (NC)

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Darrell F. Woosley (IL)

    The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket 
No. FMCSA-2001-11426; FMCSA-2004-17984; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-
0321; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2012-0160. Their 
exemptions are effective as of October 15, 2016 and will expire on 
October 15, 2018.
    As of October 21, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 7 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (79 FR 
56099; 79 FR 70928):

Terry L. Allen (IL)
Todd A. Carlson (MN)
Ronald Gaines (FL)
Russel K. Gray (OH)
Billy R. Hampton (NC)
Raymond Holt (CA)
Juan C. Puente (TX)

    The drivers were included on the following docket: Docket No. 
FMCSA-2014-0011. Their exemptions are effective as of October 21, 2016 
and will expire on October 21, 2018.
    As of October 22, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 8 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (73 FR 
35194; 73 FR 51689; 73 FR 63047; 75 FR 39725; 75 FR 47883; 75 FR 61883; 
75 FR 63257; 75 FR 64396; 77 FR 64582; 79 FR 56104):

Randall J. Denson (MN)
James D. Drabek, Jr. (IL)
Delone W. Dudley (MD)
James W. Lappan (KS)
Jeromy W. Leatherman (PA)
Ernest B. Martin (KY)
Mark L. McWhorter (FL)
Sylvester Silver (VA)

    The drivers were included on the following docket: Docket No. 
FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187. 
Their exemptions are effective as of October 22, 2016 and will expire 
on October 22, 2018.
    As of October 23, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 7 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (77 FR 
52381; 77 FR 64841; 79 FR 56097):

Ronald A. Duester (TX)
Charlene E. Geary (SD)
David N. Hinchliffe (TX)
Michael C. Hoff (WA)
Benny L. Sanchez (CA)
Sandeep Singh (CA)
James T. Stalker (OH)

    The drivers were included on the following docket: Docket No. 
FMCSA-2012-0215. Their exemptions are effective as of October 23, 2016 
and will expire on October 23, 2018.
    As of October 27, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 10 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (65 FR 
33406; 65 FR 57234; 65 FR 78256; 66 FR 16311; 67 FR 57266; 69 FR 52741; 
69 FR 53493; 69 FR 62742; 71 FR 53489; 71 FR 62148; 73 FR 61925; 75 FR 
59327; 77 FR 64583; 79 FR 56117):

David W. Brown (TN)
Monty G. Calderon (OH)
Awilda S. Colon (TN)
Zane G. Harvey, Jr. (VA)
Jeffrey M. Keyser (OH)
Donnie A. Kildow (ID)
David G. Meyers (NY)
Rodney M. Pegg (PA)
Zbigniew P. Pietranik (WI)
Joseph F. Wood (MS)

    The drivers were included on the following docket: Docket No. 
FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2000-8398; FMCSA-2004-18885. Their exemptions 
are effective as of October 27, 2016 and will expire on October 27, 
2018.
    As of October 31, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 18 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (77 FR 
56261; 77 FR 65933; 79 FR 58856; 79 FR 59348; 79 FR 72754):

Richard J. Beck (IL)
Donald L. Blakeley II (NV)
Marty R. Brewsteer (KS)
Henry L. Chrestensen (IA)
Sanford L. Goodwin (TX)
Tonia L. Graves (AZ)
Roger S. Hardin (AL)
Gregory S. Hatten (LA)
Thomas J. Long III (PA)
Matthew J. Mantooth (KY)
Thomas J. McClure (IA)
Steven W. Miller (PA)
James J. Monticello (IN)
Aaron F. Naylor (PA)
Klifford N. Siemens (KS)
Steven R. Smith (ID)
Scott E. Tussey (KY)
Aaron H. Walser (ID)

    The drivers were included on the following docket: Docket No. 
FMCSA-2012-0216; FMCSA-2014-0296. Their exemptions are effective as of 
October 31, 2016 and will expire on October 31, 2018.
    Each of the 125 applicants listed in the groups above has requested 
renewal of the exemption and has submitted evidence showing that the 
vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirement specified at 
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision impairment is stable. In 
addition, a review of each record of safety while driving with the 
respective vision deficiencies over the past two years indicates each 
applicant continues to meet the vision exemption requirements.
    These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each 
driver's ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. 
Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each 
renewal applicant for a period of two years is likely to achieve a 
level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption.

Request for Comments

    FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a 
particular driver's safety record and determine if the continuation of 
the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with 
specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit 
comments by November 14, 2016.
    FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an exemption 
under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially 
granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed, 
subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated 
above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition 
announcing its decision to exempt these 125 individuals from the vision 
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final decision to grant an 
exemption to each of these individuals was made on the merits of each 
case and made only after careful consideration of the comments received 
to its notices of applications. The notices of applications stated in 
detail the qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each 
applicant for an exemption from the vision requirements. That 
information is available by consulting the above cited Federal Register 
publications.
    Interested parties or organizations possessing information that 
would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not 
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately 
notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted 
and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption 
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 
31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will

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take immediate steps to revoke the exemption of a driver.

Submitting Comments

    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 that FMCSA 
can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and 
in the search box insert the docket numbers FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-
2000-7165; FMCSA-2000-8398; FMCSA-2001-11426; FMCSA-2002-11714; FMCSA-
2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2004-17984; FMCSA-2004-18885; 
FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2006-23773; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2007-0071; 
FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0231; 
FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0114; 
FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-2011-0366; 
FMCSA-2011-0379; FMCSA-2011-0380; FMCSA-2012-0040; FMCSA-2012-0160; 
FMCSA-2012-0161; FMCSA-2012-0214; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2012-0216; 
FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2013-0174; 
FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0004; FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006; 
FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296 and 
click the search button. When the new screen appears, click on the blue 
``Comment Now!'' button on the right hand side of the page. On the new 
page, enter information required including the specific section of this 
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each 
suggestion or recommendation. 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.
    We will consider all comments and material received during the 
comment period. FMCSA may issue a final rule at any time after the 
close of the comment period.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this 
preamble, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert 
the docket number FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2000-8398; 
FMCSA-2001-11426; FMCSA-2002-11714; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-17195; 
FMCSA-2004-17984; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2006-23773; 
FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2008-0106; 
FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2009-0303; 
FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0114; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; 
FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-2011-0366; FMCSA-2011-0379; FMCSA-2011-0380; 
FMCSA-2012-0040; FMCSA-2012-0160; FMCSA-2012-0161; FMCSA-2012-0214; 
FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2012-0216; FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0169; 
FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0004; 
FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; 
FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296 and click ``Search.'' Next, click 
``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments 
related to this notice.

Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-24960 Filed 10-13-16; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 199 / Friday, October 14, 2016 / Notices 71173 V. Preemption exemption renewals will provide a level Docket: For access to the docket to During the period the exemption is in of safety that is equivalent to or greater read background documents or effect, no State shall enforce any law or than the level of safety maintained comments, go to http:// regulation that conflicts with this without the exemptions for these www.regulations.gov at any time or exemption with respect to a person commercial motor vehicle (CMV) Room W12–140 on the ground level of operating under the exemption. drivers. the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 VI. Conclusion DATES: Each group of renewed a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through exemptions are effective from the dates Based upon its evaluation of the two Friday, except Federal holidays. The stated in the discussions below. exemption applications, FMCSA renews Federal Docket Management System Comments must be received on or the exemptions of the aforementioned (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, before November 14, 2016. drivers from the Epilepsy and Seizure 365 days each year. If you want ADDRESSES: You may submit comments acknowledgment that we received your Disorders requirement in 49 CFR bearing the Federal Docket Management comments, please include a self- 391.41(b)(8). In accordance with 49 System (FDMS) numbers: [Docket No. addressed, stamped envelope or U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each FMCSA–2000–7006; FMCSA–2000– postcard or print the acknowledgement exemption will be valid for two years 7165; FMCSA–2000–8398; FMCSA– page that appears after submitting unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. 2001–11426; FMCSA–2002–11714; comments on-line. Issued on: October 7, 2016. FMCSA–2002–12294; FMCSA–2004– Privacy Act: Anyone may search the Larry W. Minor, 17195; FMCSA–2004–17984; FMCSA– electronic form of all comments Associate Administrator for Policy. 2004–18885; FMCSA–2005–21711; received into any of our dockets by the [FR Doc. 2016–24930 Filed 10–13–16; 8:45 am] FMCSA–2006–23773; FMCSA–2006– name of the individual submitting the BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P 24783; FMCSA–2007–0071; FMCSA– comment (or of the person signing the 2007–27897; FMCSA–2008–0106; comment, if submitted on behalf of an FMCSA–2008–0174; FMCSA–2008– association, business, labor union, etc.). DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 0231; FMCSA–2008–0266; FMCSA– You may review DOT’s Privacy Act 2009–0303; FMCSA–2010–0082; Statement for the Federal Docket Federal Motor Carrier Safety FMCSA–2010–0114; FMCSA–2010– Management System (FDMS) published Administration 0161; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA– in the Federal Register on January 17, [Docket No. FMCSA–2000–7006; FMCSA– 2010–0385; FMCSA–2011–0366; 2008 (73 FR 3316). 2000–7165; FMCSA–2000–8398; FMCSA– FMCSA–2011–0379; FMCSA–2011– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 2001–11426; FMCSA–2002–11714; FMCSA– 0380; FMCSA–2012–0040; FMCSA– Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical 2002–12294; FMCSA–2004–17195; FMCSA– 2012–0160; FMCSA–2012–0161; Programs Division, Medical Programs 2004–17984; FMCSA–2004–18885; FMCSA– FMCSA–2012–0214; FMCSA–2012– 2005–21711; FMCSA–2006–23773; FMCSA– Division, 202–366–4001, 0215; FMCSA–2012–0216; FMCSA– fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, 2006–24783; FMCSA–2007–0071; FMCSA– 2013–0167; FMCSA–2013–0169; 2007–27897; FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA– Department of Transportation, 1200 FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA–2013– New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– 2008–0174; FMCSA–2008–0231; FMCSA– 2008–0266; FMCSA–2009–0303; FMCSA– 0174; FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA– 224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. 2010–0082; FMCSA–2010–0114; FMCSA– 2014–0004; FMCSA–2014–0005; Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2010–0161; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA– FMCSA–2014–0006; FMCSA–2014– Monday through Friday, except Federal 2010–0385; FMCSA–2011–0366; FMCSA– 0007; FMCSA–2014–0010; FMCSA– holidays. 2011–0379; FMCSA–2011–0380; FMCSA– 2014–0011; FMCSA–2014–0296], using 2012–0040; FMCSA–2012–0160; FMCSA– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: any of the following methods: 2012–0161; FMCSA–2012–0214; FMCSA– • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Background 2012–0215; FMCSA–2012–0216; FMCSA– http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 2013–0167; FMCSA–2013–0169; FMCSA– Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, 2013–0170; FMCSA–2013–0174; FMCSA– on-line instructions for submitting FMCSA may renew an exemption from 2014–0003; FMCSA–2014–0004; FMCSA– comments. the vision requirements in 49 CFR 2014–0005; FMCSA–2014–0006; FMCSA– • Mail: Docket Management Facility; 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers 2014–0007; FMCSA–2014–0010; FMCSA– U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a 2014–0011; FMCSA–2014–0296] New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building two-year period if it finds ‘‘such Ground Floor, Room W12–140, exemption would likely achieve a level Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Washington, DC 20590–0001. Applications; Vision of safety that is equivalent to or greater • Hand Delivery or Courier: West than the level that would be achieved AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, absent such exemption.’’ The Administration (FMCSA), DOT. 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., procedures for requesting an exemption ACTION: Notice of renewal of Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 (including renewals) are set out in 49 exemptions; request for comments. p.m., Monday through Friday, except CFR part 381. Federal Holidays. SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Exemption Decision decision to renew the exemptions from Instructions: Each submission must This notice addresses 125 individuals the vision requirement in the Federal include the Agency name and the who have requested renewal of their rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 125 docket number for this notice. Note that exemptions in accordance with FMCSA individuals. FMCSA has statutory DOT posts all comments received procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these authority to exempt individuals from without change to http:// 125 applications for renewal on their the vision requirement if the www.regulations.gov, including any merits and decided to extend each exemptions granted will not personal information included in a exemption for a renewable two-year compromise safety. The Agency has comment. Please see the Privacy Act period. Each individual is identified concluded that granting these heading below. according to the renewal date. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:29 Oct 13, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00135 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14OCN1.SGM 14OCN1

71174 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 199 / Friday, October 14, 2016 / Notices The exemptions are extended subject 75 FR 52062; 75 FR 61833; 75 FR 77942; Charles E. Stokes (FL) to the following conditions: (1) That 76 FR 5425; 76 FR 54530; 77 FR 5874; Samuel M. Stoltzfus (PA) each individual has a physical 77 FR 15184; 77 FR 17109; 77 FR 17117; George W. Thomas (SC) examination every year (a) by an 77 FR 23797; 77 FR 23799; 77 FR 26816; Malcolm J. Tilghman, Sr. (DE) ophthalmologist or optometrist who 77 FR 27845; 77 FR 27850; 77 FR 33558; Duane L. Tysseling (IA) attests that the vision in the better eye 77 FR 36338; 77 FR 38381; 77 FR 38384; Melvin V. Van Meter (PA) continues to meet the requirements in 77 FR 40945; 70 FR 40946; 77 FR 41879; Nicholas J. Vance (OH) 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a 77 FR 46153; 77 FR 46793; 77 FR 51846; Christopher M. Vincent (NC) medical examiner who attests that the 77 FR 52388; 77 FR 52389; 77 FR 52391; Scott C. Westphal (MN) individual is otherwise physically 77 FR 56262; 77 FR 59245; 78 FR 64271; Dale E. Williams (TX) qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 77778; Robert D. Williams (LA) each individual provides a copy of the 78 FR 78477; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 1908; Michael T. Wimber (MT) ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s 79 FR 2748; 79 FR 14333; 79 FR 14571; The drivers were included in one of report to the medical examiner at the 79 FR 18392; 79 FR 23797; 79 FR 27365; the following dockets: Docket Nos. time of the annual medical examination; 79 FR 27681; 79 FR 28588; 79 FR 29498; FMCSA–2000–7006; FMCSA–2002– and (3) that each individual provide a 79 FR 35212; 79 FR 35218; 79 FR 35220; 11714; FMCSA–2002–12294; FMCSA– copy of the annual medical certification 79 FR 37842; 79 FR 38649; 79 FR 38659; 2004–17195; FMCSA–2005–21711; to the employer for retention in the 79 FR 38661; 79 FR 40945; 79 FR 40945; FMCSA–2006–23773; FMCSA–2006– driver’s qualification file and retains a 79 FR 41735; 79 FR 41740; 79 FR 45868; 24783; FMCSA–2007–0071; FMCSA– copy of the certification on his/her 79 FR 46153; 79 FR 46300; 79 FR 47175; 2007–27897; FMCSA–2008–0106; person while driving for presentation to 79 FR 51642; 79 FR 51643; 79 FR 52388; FMCSA–2008–0174; FMCSA–2009– a duly authorized Federal, State, or local 79 FR 53514; 79 FR 64001): 0303; FMCSA–2010–0082; FMCSA– enforcement official. Each exemption Ramon Adame (IL) 2010–0114; FMCSA–2010–0161; will be valid for two years unless Thomas A. Black (MO) FMCSA–2010–0385; FMCSA–2011– rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The John E. Breslin (NV) 0366; FMCSA–2011–0379; FMCSA– exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The Trixie L. Brown (IN) 2011–0380; FMCSA–2012–0040; person fails to comply with the terms FMCSA–2012–0160; FMCSA–2012– Joel W. Bryant (LA) and conditions of the exemption; (2) the 0161; FMCSA–2012–0214; FMCSA– Howard T. Bubel (ND) exemption has resulted in a lower level 2013–0167; FMCSA–2013–0169; Raymond E. Burrus (CO) of safety than was maintained before it FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA–2013– Bradley E. Buzzell (NH) was granted; or (3) continuation of the 0174; FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA– Dionicio Carrera (TX) exemption would not be consistent with 2014–0004; FMCSA–2014–0005; Scott F. Chalfant (DE) the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. FMCSA–2014–0006; FMCSA–2014– Tommy J. Cross, Jr. (TN) 31136(e) and 31315. 0007; FMCSA–2014–0010. Their Tony K. Ellis (IN) Basis for Renewing Exemptions Curtis E. Firari (WI) exemptions are effective as of October 6, Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an Kelly L. Foster (UT) 2016 and will expire on October 6, exemption may be granted for no longer Donald H. Fuller (NY) 2018. than two years from its approval date Viktor V. Goluda (SC) As of October 15, 2016, and in and may be renewed upon application Ronald M. Green (OH) accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and for additional two year periods. The David W. Grooms (IN) 31315, the following 17 individuals following group(s) of drivers will Clifford J. Harris (VA) have satisfied the conditions for receive renewed exemptions effective in Billy R. Holdman (IL) obtaining a renewed exemption from the the month of October and are discussed Daniel Hollins (KY) vision requirements (67 FR 10471; 67 below. Ralph E. Holmes (MD) FR 19798; 69 FR 33997; 69 FR 51346; As of October 6, 2016, and in Charles S. Huffman (KS) 69 FR 61292; 71 FR 50970; 71 FR 55820; accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and Fredrick C. Ingles (WV) 73 FR 38497; 73 FR 46973; 73 FR 48270; 31315, the following 58 individuals Daniel W. Johnson (NY) 73 FR 48271; 73 FR 54888; 73 FR 65009; have satisfied the conditions for Matthew B. Lairamore (OK) 75 FR 39725; 75 FR 44050; 75 FR 47883; obtaining a renewed exemption from the Terry A. Legates (OK) 75 FR 50799; 75 FR 52063; 75 FR 57105; vision requirements (65 FR 20245; 65 Gary McKown (WV) 75 FR 61833; 75 FR 63257; 77 FR 38381; FR 57230; 67 FR 15662; 67 FR 37907; Ronald S. Milkowski (NJ) 77 FR 48590; 77 FR 51846; 77 FR 52388; 67 FR 46016; 67 FR 57266; 67 FR 57627; Donald L. Minney (OH) 77 FR 60010): 69 FR 17263; 69 FR 26206; 69 FR 26921; Jack W. Murphy, Jr. (OH) William C. Ball (NC) 69 FR 31447; 69 FR 51346; 69 FR 52741; Danny W. Nuckles (VA) Julian Collins (GA) 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 61493; 71 FR 19602; Nathan J. Price (ID) Ivory Davis (MD) 71 FR 26602; 71 FR 27033; 71 FR 27034; Matias P. Quintanilla (CA) Timothy J. Droeger (MN) 71 FR 32183; 71 FR 41310; 71 FR 6826; Jacques W. Rainville (VT) Edward P. Hynes II (VA) 71 FR 50970; 71 FR 53489; 72 FR 39879; Antonio A. Ribeiro (CT) Richard L. Kelley (MN) 72 FR 52419; 73 FR 6242; 73 FR 6244; Ronney L. Rogers (WA) Theodore Kirby (MD) 73 FR 16950; 73 FR 16952; 73 FR 27018; David T. Rueckert (WA) Kelly R. Konesky (AZ) 73 FR 35194; 73 FR 35200; 73 FR 36955; Kirk Scott (CT) Joseph A. Leigh, Jr. (NC) rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 73 FR 38498; 73 FR 48270; 73 FR 48273; Ronald H. Sieg (MO) Hollis J. Martin (AL) 73 FR 48275; 73 FR 51336; 73 FR 75807; Kenneth D. Sisk (NC) Kevin C. Palmer (OR) 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 60022; 75 FR 4623; David L. Slack (TX) Charles O. Rhodes (FL) 75 FR 22179; 75 FR 25918; 75 FR 27622; David M. Smith (IL) Gordon G. Roth (KS) 75 FR 34209; 75 FR 34211; 75 FR 36778; Mark A. Smith (IA) Julius Simmons, Jr. (SC) 75 FR 36779; 75 FR 39725; 75 FR 44050; Scotty W. Sparks (KY) Ted L. Smeltzer (IN) 75 FR 44051; 75 FR 47886; 75 FR 47888; Robert L. Strange (NC) Stephen B. Whitt (NC) VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:29 Oct 13, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00136 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14OCN1.SGM 14OCN1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 199 / Friday, October 14, 2016 / Notices 71175 Darrell F. Woosley (IL) The drivers were included on the better eye continues to meet the The drivers were included in one of following docket: Docket No. FMCSA– requirement specified at 49 CFR the following dockets: Docket No. 2012–0215. Their exemptions are 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision FMCSA–2001–11426; FMCSA–2004– effective as of October 23, 2016 and will impairment is stable. In addition, a 17984; FMCSA–2008–0174; FMCSA– expire on October 23, 2018. review of each record of safety while 2008–0321; FMCSA–2010–0161; As of October 27, 2016, and in driving with the respective vision FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA–2012– accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and deficiencies over the past two years 0160. Their exemptions are effective as 31315, the following 10 individuals indicates each applicant continues to of October 15, 2016 and will expire on have satisfied the conditions for meet the vision exemption October 15, 2018. obtaining a renewed exemption from the requirements. As of October 21, 2016, and in vision requirements (65 FR 33406; 65 These factors provide an adequate accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and FR 57234; 65 FR 78256; 66 FR 16311; basis for predicting each driver’s ability 31315, the following 7 individuals have 67 FR 57266; 69 FR 52741; 69 FR 53493; to continue to drive safely in interstate satisfied the conditions for obtaining a 69 FR 62742; 71 FR 53489; 71 FR 62148; commerce. Therefore, FMCSA renewed exemption from the vision 73 FR 61925; 75 FR 59327; 77 FR 64583; concludes that extending the exemption requirements (79 FR 56099; 79 FR 79 FR 56117): for each renewal applicant for a period 70928): David W. Brown (TN) of two years is likely to achieve a level Monty G. Calderon (OH) of safety equal to that existing without Terry L. Allen (IL) the exemption. Todd A. Carlson (MN) Awilda S. Colon (TN) Ronald Gaines (FL) Zane G. Harvey, Jr. (VA) Request for Comments Russel K. Gray (OH) Jeffrey M. Keyser (OH) FMCSA will review comments Billy R. Hampton (NC) Donnie A. Kildow (ID) received at any time concerning a Raymond Holt (CA) David G. Meyers (NY) particular driver’s safety record and Juan C. Puente (TX) Rodney M. Pegg (PA) determine if the continuation of the Zbigniew P. Pietranik (WI) The drivers were included on the exemption is consistent with the Joseph F. Wood (MS) following docket: Docket No. FMCSA– requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 2014–0011. Their exemptions are The drivers were included on the 31315. However, FMCSA requests that effective as of October 21, 2016 and will following docket: Docket No. FMCSA– interested parties with specific data expire on October 21, 2018. 2000–7165; FMCSA–2000–8398; concerning the safety records of these As of October 22, 2016, and in FMCSA–2004–18885. Their exemptions drivers submit comments by November accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and are effective as of October 27, 2016 and 14, 2016. 31315, the following 8 individuals have will expire on October 27, 2018. FMCSA believes that the As of October 31, 2016, and in requirements for a renewal of an satisfied the conditions for obtaining a accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and exemption under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and renewed exemption from the vision 31315, the following 18 individuals 31315 can be satisfied by initially requirements (73 FR 35194; 73 FR have satisfied the conditions for granting the renewal and then 51689; 73 FR 63047; 75 FR 39725; 75 FR obtaining a renewed exemption from the requesting and evaluating, if needed, 47883; 75 FR 61883; 75 FR 63257; 75 FR vision requirements (77 FR 56261; 77 subsequent comments submitted by 64396; 77 FR 64582; 79 FR 56104): FR 65933; 79 FR 58856; 79 FR 59348; interested parties. As indicated above, Randall J. Denson (MN) 79 FR 72754): the Agency previously published James D. Drabek, Jr. (IL) Richard J. Beck (IL) notices of final disposition announcing Delone W. Dudley (MD) Donald L. Blakeley II (NV) its decision to exempt these 125 James W. Lappan (KS) Marty R. Brewsteer (KS) individuals from the vision requirement Jeromy W. Leatherman (PA) Henry L. Chrestensen (IA) in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final Ernest B. Martin (KY) Sanford L. Goodwin (TX) decision to grant an exemption to each Mark L. McWhorter (FL) Tonia L. Graves (AZ) of these individuals was made on the Sylvester Silver (VA) Roger S. Hardin (AL) merits of each case and made only after The drivers were included on the Gregory S. Hatten (LA) careful consideration of the comments following docket: Docket No. FMCSA– Thomas J. Long III (PA) received to its notices of applications. 2008–0106; FMCSA–2008–0266; Matthew J. Mantooth (KY) The notices of applications stated in FMCSA–2010–0161; FMCSA–2010– Thomas J. McClure (IA) detail the qualifications, experience, 0187. Their exemptions are effective as Steven W. Miller (PA) and medical condition of each applicant of October 22, 2016 and will expire on James J. Monticello (IN) for an exemption from the vision October 22, 2018. Aaron F. Naylor (PA) requirements. That information is As of October 23, 2016, and in Klifford N. Siemens (KS) available by consulting the above cited accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and Steven R. Smith (ID) Federal Register publications. 31315, the following 7 individuals have Scott E. Tussey (KY) Interested parties or organizations satisfied the conditions for obtaining a Aaron H. Walser (ID) possessing information that would renewed exemption from the vision The drivers were included on the otherwise show that any, or all, of these requirements (77 FR 52381; 77 FR following docket: Docket No. FMCSA– drivers are not currently achieving the 64841; 79 FR 56097): 2012–0216; FMCSA–2014–0296. Their statutory level of safety should rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Ronald A. Duester (TX) exemptions are effective as of October immediately notify FMCSA. The Charlene E. Geary (SD) 31, 2016 and will expire on October 31, Agency will evaluate any adverse David N. Hinchliffe (TX) 2018. evidence submitted and, if safety is Michael C. Hoff (WA) Each of the 125 applicants listed in being compromised or if continuation of Benny L. Sanchez (CA) the groups above has requested renewal the exemption would not be consistent Sandeep Singh (CA) of the exemption and has submitted with the goals and objectives of 49 James T. Stalker (OH) evidence showing that the vision in the U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:29 Oct 13, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00137 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14OCN1.SGM 14OCN1

71176 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 199 / Friday, October 14, 2016 / Notices take immediate steps to revoke the Viewing Comments and Documents loss of ability to control a CMV.’’ The exemption of a driver. To view comments, as well as any exemptions enable these individuals documents mentioned in this preamble, who have had one or more seizures and Submitting Comments are taking anti-seizure medication to go to http://www.regulations.gov and in You may submit your comments and the search box insert the docket number continue to operate CMVs in interstate material online or by fax, mail, or hand FMCSA–2000–7006; FMCSA–2000– commerce. delivery, but please use only one of 7165; FMCSA–2000–8398; FMCSA– DATES: Each renewed exemption was these means. FMCSA recommends that 2001–11426; FMCSA–2002–11714; effective on the dates stated in the you include your name and a mailing FMCSA–2002–12294; FMCSA–2004– discussions below and will expire on address, an email address, or a phone 17195; FMCSA–2004–17984; FMCSA– the dates stated in the discussions number in the body of your document 2004–18885; FMCSA–2005–21711; below. Comments must be received on so that FMCSA can contact you if there FMCSA–2006–23773; FMCSA–2006– or before November 14, 2016. are questions regarding your 24783; FMCSA–2007–0071; FMCSA– ADDRESSES: You may submit comments submission. 2007–27897; FMCSA–2008–0106; bearing the Federal Docket Management FMCSA–2008–0174; FMCSA–2008– System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– To submit your comment online, go to 0231; FMCSA–2008–0266; FMCSA– 2012–0094; FMCSA–2013–0109 using http://www.regulations.gov and in the 2009–0303; FMCSA–2010–0082; any of the following methods: search box insert the docket numbers FMCSA–2010–0114; FMCSA–2010– • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to FMCSA–2000–7006; FMCSA–2000– 0161; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA– http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 7165; FMCSA–2000–8398; FMCSA– 2010–0385; FMCSA–2011–0366; online instructions for submitting 2001–11426; FMCSA–2002–11714; FMCSA–2011–0379; FMCSA–2011– comments. FMCSA–2002–12294; FMCSA–2004– 0380; FMCSA–2012–0040; FMCSA– • Mail: Docket Management Facility; 17195; FMCSA–2004–17984; FMCSA– 2012–0160; FMCSA–2012–0161; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 2004–18885; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–2012–0214; FMCSA–2012– New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building FMCSA–2006–23773; FMCSA–2006– 0215; FMCSA–2012–0216; FMCSA– Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 24783; FMCSA–2007–0071; FMCSA– 2013–0167; FMCSA–2013–0169; Washington, DC 20590–0001. 2007–27897; FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA–2013– • Hand Delivery: West Building FMCSA–2008–0174; FMCSA–2008– 0174; FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA– Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 0231; FMCSA–2008–0266; FMCSA– 2014–0004; FMCSA–2014–0005; New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, 2009–0303; FMCSA–2010–0082; FMCSA–2014–0006; FMCSA–2014– DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday FMCSA–2010–0114; FMCSA–2010– 0007; FMCSA–2014–0010; FMCSA– through Friday, except Federal 0161; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA– 2014–0011; FMCSA–2014–0296 and Holidays. 2010–0385; FMCSA–2011–0366; click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. FMCSA–2011–0379; FMCSA–2011– Docket Folder’’ and you will find all Instructions: Each submission must 0380; FMCSA–2012–0040; FMCSA– documents and comments related to this include the Agency name and the 2012–0160; FMCSA–2012–0161; notice. docket number(s) for this notice. Note FMCSA–2012–0214; FMCSA–2012– that all comments received will be Larry W. Minor, 0215; FMCSA–2012–0216; FMCSA– posted without change to http:// Associate Administrator for Policy. www.regulations.gov, including any 2013–0167; FMCSA–2013–0169; FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA–2013– [FR Doc. 2016–24960 Filed 10–13–16; 8:45 am] personal information provided. Please 0174; FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA– BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P see the Privacy Act heading below for 2014–0004; FMCSA–2014–0005; further information. FMCSA–2014–0006; FMCSA–2014– Docket: For access to the docket to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION read background documents or 0007; FMCSA–2014–0010; FMCSA– 2014–0011; FMCSA–2014–0296 and comments, go to http:// Federal Motor Carrier Safety click the search button. When the new www.regulations.gov at any time or Administration screen appears, click on the blue Room W12–140 on the ground level of ‘‘Comment Now!’’ button on the right [Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0094; FMCSA– the West Building, 1200 New Jersey 2013–0109] Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 hand side of the page. On the new page, enter information required including the a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Friday, except Federal holidays. The specific section of this document to Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure which each comment applies, and FDMS is available 24 hours each day, Disorders 365 days each year. If you want provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. If you submit your AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety acknowledgment that we received your comments by mail or hand delivery, Administration (FMCSA), DOT. comments, please include a self- submit them in an unbound format, no ACTION: Notice of renewal of addressed, stamped envelope or exemptions; request for comments. postcard or print the acknowledgement larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for page that appears after submitting copying and electronic filing. If you SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its comments online. submit comments by mail and would decision to renew exemptions of two Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 like to know that they reached the individuals from the requirement in the U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES facility, please enclose a stamped, self- Federal Motor Carrier Safety from the public to better inform its addressed postcard or envelope. Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate rulemaking process. DOT posts these We will consider all comments and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) comments, without edit, including any material received during the comment drivers have ‘‘no established medical personal information the commenter period. FMCSA may issue a final rule at history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, any time after the close of the comment or any other condition which is likely as described in the system of records period. to cause loss of consciousness or any notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:29 Oct 13, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14OCN1.SGM 14OCN1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.
DatesEach group of renewed exemptions are effective from the dates stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before November 14, 2016.
ContactChristine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, Medical Programs Division, 202-366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FR Citation81 FR 71173 
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