81 FR 80161 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 220 (November 15, 2016)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 220 (November 15, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-27397 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 220 (Tuesday, November 15, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 80161-80164] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-27397] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-1998-3637; FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA- 2000-8203; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA- 2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA- 2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2011-0324; FMCSA- 2012-0105; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA- 2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA- 2014-0297] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from [[Page 80162]] the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 38 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 December 15, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) numbers: [Docket No. FMCSA-1998-3637; FMCSA- 2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2000-8203; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA- 2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA- 2008-0266; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA- 2010-0201; FMCSA-2011-0324; FMCSA-2012-0105; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA- 2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA- 2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0297], 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: Ms. 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 38 individuals who have requested renewal of their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these 38 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. 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 November and are discussed below. As of November 9, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 36 individuals have satisfied the conditions for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (63 FR 196; 63 FR 30285; 65 FR 20245; 65 FR 33406; 65 FR 57230; 65 FR 57234; 65 FR 66293; 66 FR 53826; 66 FR 66966; 67 FR 46016; 67 FR 57266; 67 FR 57267; 67 FR 67234; 68 FR 69434; 69 FR 51346; 69 FR 52741; 69 FR 53493; 69 FR 62741; 69 FR 62742; 70 FR 74102; 71 FR 50970; 71 FR 53489; 71 FR 62147; 71 FR 62148; 73 FR 35196; 73 FR 36955; 73 FR 46973; 73 FR 48270; 73 FR 48275; 73 FR 51336; 73 FR 51689; 73 FR 54888; 73 FR 61925; 73 FR 63047; 73 FR 74565; 75 FR 25919; 75 FR 36779; 75 FR 39725; 75 FR 39729; 75 FR 44051; 75 FR 47883; 75 FR 50799; 75 FR 52061; 75 FR 52062; 75 FR 52063; 75 FR 54958; 75 FR 59327; 75 FR 61833; 75 FR 63257; 75 FR 64396; 75 FR 66423; 75 FR 70078; 77 FR 7657; 77 FR 22059; 77 FR 27852; 77 FR 38384; 77 FR 39379; 77 FR 40946; 77 FR 46153; 77 FR 48590; 77 FR 52381; 77 FR 52388; 77 FR 52389; 77 FR 60010; 77 FR 64582; 77 FR 64583; 77 FR 64841; 77 FR 68199; 77 FR 68200; 79 FR 27681; 79 FR [[Page 80163]] 35212; 79 FR 35218; 79 FR 38649; 79 FR 38659; 79 FR 45868; 79 FR 46153; 79 FR 46300; 79 FR 47175; 79 FR 51643; 79 FR 53514; 79 FR 56097; 79 FR 56099; 79 FR 56104; 79 FR 56117; 79 FR 58856; 79 FR 59348; 79 FR 59357; 79 FR 64001; 79 FR 68199; 79 FR 70928; 79 FR 72754: Charles S. Amyx, Jr. (LA) John W. Arnold (KY) Derric D. Burrell (AL) Kenneth C. Caldwell (NY) John P. Catalano (NJ) Lee A. Clason (NE) Edward Cunningham (MI) Eric P. Demers (NH) Louis A. DiPasqua, Jr. (NY) Roderick L. Duvall (PA) Kelvin Frandin Bombu (KY) Tyron O. Friese (MN) James O. Hancock (IN) John H. Holmberg (WI) Stetson W. King (FL) Donald L. McCraw, Jr. (VA) Elijah Mitchell (TX) Charles J. Morman (FL) Benny R. Morris (WV) Timothy L. Morton (NC) Dennis E. Palmer, Jr. (CT) Jesus Penuelas (AZ) Larry A. Priewe (ND) John C. Rodriguez (PA) Sabahudin Sabic (IA) Antonio Sanchez (NJ) Garry R. Setters (KY) Jimmy E. Settle (MO) Lawrence Siegler (MN) Lee F. Taylor (NJ) Richard T. Traigle (LA) Wilbert Walden (NC) Donald Wallace (IL) Carl V. Wheeler (NC) Earl L. White, Jr. (NH) Hubert Whittenburg (MO) The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket Nos. FMCSA-1998-3637; FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2000- 8203; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2008- 0106; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010- 0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2011-0324; FMCSA-2012- 0105; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014- 0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296. Their exemptions are effective as of November 9, 2016, and will expire on November 9, 2018. As of November 22, 2016, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 2 individuals have satisfied the conditions for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (79 FR 63211; 80 FR 2471): Dewey P. Huffman (OR) Michael J. Monroe (IA) The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0297. Their exemptions are effective as of November 22, 2016, and will expire on November 22, 2018. Each of the 38 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 December 15, 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 38 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 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-1998-3637; FMCSA- 2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2000-8203; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA- 2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA- 2008-0266; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA- 2010-0201; FMCSA-2011-0324; FMCSA-2012-0105; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA- 2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA- 2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0297 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. [[Page 80164]] 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-1998-3637; FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2000-8203; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2011-0324; FMCSA-2012-0105; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0297 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to this notice. Issued on: November 1, 2016. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2016-27397 Filed 11-14-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– DATES: The meeting will be held Administration
463, 5 U.S.C., App.), notice is hereby December 5–7, 2016, 9:00 a.m.–5:00
[Docket No. FMCSA–1998–3637; FMCSA–
given for a meeting of the Nineteenth p.m. 2000–7006; FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA–
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Electronic Maps. The agenda will Texas.
2008–0106; FMCSA–2008–0231; FMCSA–
include the following: 2008–0266; FMCSA–2010–0082; FMCSA–
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 2010–0161; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA–
Plenary—Monday, December 5, 2016, Rebecca Morrison at rmorrison@rtca.org 2010–0201; FMCSA–2011–0324; FMCSA–
09:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. or 202–330–0654, or The RTCA 2012–0105; FMCSA–2012–0215; FMCSA–
Secretariat, 1150 18th Street NW., Suite 2014–0005; FMCSA–2014–0006; FMCSA–
1. Welcome and Administrative
2014–0007; FMCSA–2014–0010; FMCSA–
Remarks 910, Washington, DC 20036, or by
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2. Introduction telephone at (202) 833–9339, fax at (202) 2014–0297]
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issues and change proposals. Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
463, 5 U.S.C., App.), notice is hereby ACTION: Notice of renewal of
Closing Plenary—Thursday, December given for a meeting of the Second RTCA
8, 2016, 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. exemptions; request for comments.
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the vision requirement in the Federal the West Building, 1200 New Jersey attests that the vision in the better eye
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 38 Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 continues to meet the requirements in
individuals. FMCSA has statutory a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a
authority to exempt individuals from Friday, except Federal holidays. The medical examiner who attests that the
the vision requirement if the Federal Docket Management System individual is otherwise physically
exemptions granted will not (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that
compromise safety. The Agency has 365 days each year. If you want each individual provides a copy of the
concluded that granting these acknowledgment that we received your ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s
exemption renewals will provide a level comments, please include a self- report to the medical examiner at the
of safety that is equivalent to or greater addressed, stamped envelope or time of the annual medical examination;
than the level of safety maintained postcard or print the acknowledgement and (3) that each individual provide a
without the exemptions for these page that appears after submitting copy of the annual medical certification
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) comments on-line. to the employer for retention in the
drivers. Privacy Act: Anyone may search the driver’s qualification file and retains a
electronic form of all comments copy of the certification on his/her
DATES: Each group of renewed
received into any of our dockets by the person while driving for presentation to
exemptions are effective from the dates
name of the individual submitting the a duly authorized Federal, State, or local
stated in the discussions below.
comment (or of the person signing the enforcement official. Each exemption
Comments must be received on or
comment, if submitted on behalf of an will be valid for two years unless
before December 15, 2016.
association, business, labor union, etc.). rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The
You may review DOT’s Privacy Act
bearing the Federal Docket Management person fails to comply with the terms
Statement for the Federal Docket
System (FDMS) numbers: [Docket No. and conditions of the exemption; (2) the
Management System (FDMS) published
FMCSA–1998–3637; FMCSA–2000– exemption has resulted in a lower level
in the Federal Register on January 17,
7006; FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA– of safety than was maintained before it
2008 (73 FR 3316).
2000–8203; FMCSA–2001–10578; was granted; or (3) continuation of the
FMCSA–2002–12294; FMCSA–2004– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
exemption would not be consistent with
18885; FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA– Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
2008–0231; FMCSA–2008–0266; Programs Division, Medical Programs
31136(e) and 31315.
FMCSA–2010–0082; FMCSA–2010– Division, 202–366–4001,
0161; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA– fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Basis for Renewing Exemptions
2010–0201; FMCSA–2011–0324; Department of Transportation, 1200 Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an
FMCSA–2012–0105; FMCSA–2012– New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– exemption may be granted for no longer
0215; FMCSA–2014–0005; FMCSA– 224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. than two years from its approval date
2014–0006; FMCSA–2014–0007; Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and may be renewed upon application
FMCSA–2014–0010; FMCSA–2014– Monday through Friday, except Federal for additional two year periods. The
0011; FMCSA–2014–0296; FMCSA– holidays. following group(s) of drivers will
2014–0297], using any of the following SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: receive renewed exemptions effective in
methods: the month of November and are
Background
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to discussed below.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, As of November 9, 2016, and in
on-line instructions for submitting FMCSA may renew an exemption from accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
comments. the vision requirements in 49 CFR 31315, the following 36 individuals
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers have satisfied the conditions for
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a obtaining a renewed exemption from the
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building two-year period if it finds ‘‘such vision requirements (63 FR 196; 63 FR
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, exemption would likely achieve a level 30285; 65 FR 20245; 65 FR 33406; 65 FR
Washington, DC 20590–0001. of safety that is equivalent to or greater 57230; 65 FR 57234; 65 FR 66293; 66 FR
• Hand Delivery or Courier: West than the level that would be achieved 53826; 66 FR 66966; 67 FR 46016; 67 FR
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, absent such exemption.’’ The 57266; 67 FR 57267; 67 FR 67234; 68 FR
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., procedures for requesting an exemption 69434; 69 FR 51346; 69 FR 52741; 69 FR
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 (including renewals) are set out in 49 53493; 69 FR 62741; 69 FR 62742; 70 FR
p.m., Monday through Friday, except CFR part 381. 74102; 71 FR 50970; 71 FR 53489; 71 FR
Federal Holidays. 62147; 71 FR 62148; 73 FR 35196; 73 FR
Exemption Decision
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. 36955; 73 FR 46973; 73 FR 48270; 73 FR
Instructions: Each submission must This notice addresses 38 individuals 48275; 73 FR 51336; 73 FR 51689; 73 FR
include the Agency name and the who have requested renewal of their 54888; 73 FR 61925; 73 FR 63047; 73 FR
docket number for this notice. Note that exemptions in accordance with FMCSA 74565; 75 FR 25919; 75 FR 36779; 75 FR
DOT posts all comments received procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these 39725; 75 FR 39729; 75 FR 44051; 75 FR
without change to http:// 38 applications for renewal on their 47883; 75 FR 50799; 75 FR 52061; 75 FR
www.regulations.gov, including any merits and decided to extend each 52062; 75 FR 52063; 75 FR 54958; 75 FR
personal information included in a exemption for a renewable two-year 59327; 75 FR 61833; 75 FR 63257; 75 FR
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comment. Please see the Privacy Act period. Each individual is identified 64396; 75 FR 66423; 75 FR 70078; 77 FR
heading below. according to the renewal date. 7657; 77 FR 22059; 77 FR 27852; 77 FR
Docket: For access to the docket to The exemptions are extended subject 38384; 77 FR 39379; 77 FR 40946; 77 FR
read background documents or to the following conditions: (1) That 46153; 77 FR 48590; 77 FR 52381; 77 FR
comments, go to http:// each individual has a physical 52388; 77 FR 52389; 77 FR 60010; 77 FR
www.regulations.gov at any time or examination every year (a) by an 64582; 77 FR 64583; 77 FR 64841; 77 FR
Room W12–140 on the ground level of ophthalmologist or optometrist who 68199; 77 FR 68200; 79 FR 27681; 79 FR
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Viewing Comments and Documents ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 113, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
To view comments, as well as any bearing the Federal Docket Management Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
documents mentioned in this preamble, System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. Monday through Friday, except Federal
go to http://www.regulations.gov and in FMCSA–2010–0247; FMCSA–2012– holidays.
the search box insert the docket number 0128; FMCSA–2012–0217; FMCSA– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FMCSA–1998–3637; FMCSA–2000– 2012–0219; FMCSA–2014–0021, using
any of the following methods: Background
7006; FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA–
2000–8203; FMCSA–2001–10578; • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the FMCSA may renew an exemption from
FMCSA–2002–12294; FMCSA–2004–
on-line instructions for submitting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
18885; FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA–
comments. Regulations 2-year period if it finds
2008–0231; FMCSA–2008–0266;
FMCSA–2010–0082; FMCSA–2010– • Mail: Docket Management Facility; ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 level of safety that is equivalent to or
0161; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA–
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building greater than the level that would be
2010–0201; FMCSA–2011–0324;
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, achieved absent such exemption.’’ The
FMCSA–2012–0105; FMCSA–2012–
Washington, DC 20590–0001. statute also allows the Agency to renew
0215; FMCSA–2014–0005; FMCSA–
2014–0006; FMCSA–2014–0007; • Hand Delivery or Courier: West exemptions at the end of the 2-year
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, period. The 117 individuals listed in
FMCSA–2014–0010; FMCSA–2014– this notice have recently become
0011; FMCSA–2014–0296; FMCSA– 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 eligible for a renewed exemption from
2014–0297 and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, the diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR
click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and you p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal Holidays. 391.41(b)(3), which applies to drivers of
will find all documents and comments CMVs in interstate commerce. The
related to this notice. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
Instructions: Each submission must drivers remain in good standing with
Issued on: November 1, 2016. include the Agency name and the the Agency, have maintained their
Larry W. Minor, docket number for this notice. Note that required medical monitoring and have
Associate Administrator for Policy. DOT posts all comments received not exhibited any medical issues that
[FR Doc. 2016–27397 Filed 11–14–16; 8:45 am] without change to http:// would compromise their ability to safely
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P www.regulations.gov, including any operate a CMV during the previous 2-
personal information included in a year exemption period.
comment. Please see the Privacy Act Exemption Decision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION heading below.
This notice addresses 117 individuals
Docket: For access to the docket to
Federal Motor Carrier Safety who have requested renewal of their
read background documents or
Administration exemptions in accordance with FMCSA
comments, go to http:// procedures. These 117 drivers remain in
[Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0247; FMCSA– www.regulations.gov at any time or good standing with the Agency, have
2012–0128; FMCSA–2012–0217; FMCSA– Room W12–140 on the ground level of maintained their required medical
2012–0219; FMCSA–2014–0021] the West Building, 1200 New Jersey monitoring and have not exhibited any
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 medical issues that would compromise
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Applications; Diabetes their ability to safely operate a CMV
Friday, except Federal holidays. The during the previous 2-year exemption
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Federal Docket Management System period. Therefore, FMCSA has decided
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, to extend each exemption for a
ACTION: Notice of renewal of
365 days each year. If you want renewable two-year period. Each
exemptions; request for comments. acknowledgment that we received your individual is identified according to the
comments, please include a self- renewal date.
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its addressed, stamped envelope or The exemptions are renewed subject
decision to renew the exemptions of 117 postcard or print the acknowledgement to the following conditions: (1) That
individuals from its rule prohibiting page that appears after submitting each individual submit a quarterly
persons with insulin-treated diabetes comments on-line. monitoring checklist completed by the
mellitus (ITDM) from operating Privacy Act: Anyone may search the treating endocrinologist as well as an
commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in electronic form of all comments annual checklist with a comprehensive
interstate commerce. FMCSA has received into any of our dockets by the medical evaluation; (2) that each
statutory authority to exempt name of the individual submitting the individual reports within 2 business
individuals from this rule if the comment (or of the person signing the days of occurrence, all episodes of
exemptions granted will not comment, if submitted on behalf of an severe hypoglycemia, significant
compromise safety. The Agency has association, business, labor union, etc.). complications, or inability to manage
concluded that granting these You may review DOT’s Privacy Act diabetes; also, any involvement in an
exemption renewals will provide a level Statement for the Federal Docket accident or any other adverse event in
of safety that is equivalent to or greater Management System (FDMS) published a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or
than the level of safety maintained in the Federal Register on January 17, not it is related to an episode of
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES
without the exemptions for these CMV 2008 (73 FR 3316). hypoglycemia; (3) that each individual
drivers. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. submit an annual ophthalmologist’s or
DATES: Each group of renewed Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical optometrist’s report; and (4) that each
exemptions are effective from the dates Programs Division, 202–366–4001, individual provide a copy of the annual
stated in the discussions below. fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, medical certification to the employer for
Comments must be received on or Department of Transportation, 1200 retention in the driver’s qualification
before December 15, 2016. New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. | |
| Dates | Each group of renewed exemptions are effective from the dates stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before December 15, 2016. | |
| Contact | Ms. 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. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 80161 |
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