81 FR 86063 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 229 (November 29, 2016)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 229 (November 29, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-28680 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 29, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 86063-86067] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-28680] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0212] 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 31 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 December 29, 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-2016-0212 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., e.t., 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., e.t., 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, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. 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 31 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. [[Page 86064]] II. Qualifications of Applicants James A. Bartolo Jr. Mr. Bartolo, 59, has a chorioretinal scar in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1980. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Ocular Trauma, nail went in eye, 1980. He has been stable for over 20 years . . . James has driven without any problems and I do not foresee any problems driving a commercial vehicle in the future.'' Mr. Bartolo reported that he has driven straight trucks for 16 years, accumulating 480,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Harry S. Bumps Mr. Bumps, 68, has glaucoma in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1976. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, hand motion. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion I feel he has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bumps reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 360,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating 200,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Vermont. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash for ``limitation on backing for due regard to safety'' and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Brian T. Castoldi Mr. Castoldi, 44, has a central vein occlusion in his right eye since 2012. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Given Brian's visual handicap, I believe he is both capable and safe to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Castoldi reported that he has driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 874,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 1.23 million miles. He holds an operator's license from Connecticut. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. William B. Friend Mr. Friend, 54, 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/ 150. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion, I feel that he has sufficient vision to perform required [sic] to operate a commercial vehicle as he has adapted to his visual changed [sic] in his left eye over a course of his lifetime and it appears to cause him no limitations at this time.'' Mr. Friend reported that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating 570,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Maryland. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Willie George Mr. George, 70, has a macular scar in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Willie George level [sic] vision is sufficient for him to continue to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. George reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 510,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 2.25 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. David E. Goff Mr. Goff, 62, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye since 1978. 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, ``In my opinion, Mr. Goff has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Goff reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 45,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 12,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Massachusetts. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Michal Golebiowski Mr. Golebiowski, 36, has 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, ``In my opinion Mr. Golebiowski regardless his left eye blindness and mil [sic] protanopia has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Golebiowski reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years, accumulating 1.36 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Dana L. Gould Mr. Gould, 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/ 200. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Gould has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gould reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 150,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Maine. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Johnny J. Gowdy Mr. Gowdy, 64, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 2003. 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, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Gowdy has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gowdy reported that he has driven tractor- trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating 2.6 million miles. He holds an operator's license from Mississippi. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 2 convictions for moving violations in a CMV; one for exceeding the speed limit by 16 mph and the other for exceeding the speed limit by 15 mph. Richard E. Hadler Mr. Hadler, 49, has had a macular scar in his left eye since 2011. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/ 200. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``I feel Mr. Hadler's vision is stable for a commercial driver's license.'' Mr. Hadler reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 120,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years, accumulating 2.04 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. Donald J. Harrison Mr. Harrison, 28, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Donald meets all the vision [[Page 86065]] requirements listed for the exemption program and therefore I believe he has sufficient vision required to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle [sic].'' Mr. Harrison reported that he has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 18,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 18,000 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. Channing L. Herrell Mr. Herrell, 47, 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, ``It is my professional opinion that the patient meets the visual requirements to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Herrell reported that he has driven straight trucks for 26 years, accumulating 13,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years, accumulating 23,400 miles. He holds an operator's license from Maryland. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Loyd F. Hovey Mr. Hovey, 67, has exotropia in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is light perception, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``He demonstrates sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hovey reported that he has driven straight trucks for 51 years, accumulating 1 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, accumulating 2.63 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. George T. Huffman Jr. Mr. Huffman, 53, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/300. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``He is now 52 years old and has driven commercially previously, and currently has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle, as nothing has changed visually.'' Mr. Huffman reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 29 years, accumulating 2.9 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Daniel E. Kinney Mr. Kinney, 63, 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/ 150. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``He has been driving a commercial vehicle for several years without incident and his current ophthalmologic [sic] status is unchanged for several years. I believe that he is qualified to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Kinney reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating 478,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Shane M. Lovell Mr. Lovell, 25, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his left eye, 20/ 20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Based on the results of this testing I believe Mr. Lovell qualifies for a medical exemption regarding his visual status. Although he has permanently reduced acuity in a single eye his peripheral vision and binocular acuity remain adequate based on the requirements set forth by the FMCSA.'' Mr. Lovell reported that he has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 40,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years, accumulating 420,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Nebraska. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jason W. Mack Mr. Mack, 34, has chorioretinal scarring in his right eye due to a traumatic incident 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, ``In my opinion, Jason's vision loss does not prohibit him from operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Mack reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 375,000 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. Terry G. Montgomery Mr. Montgomery, 62, 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, ``In my medical opinion as a license [sic] optometrist, Mr. Montgomery has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Montgomery reported that he has driven straight trucks for 37 years, accumulating 19,240 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. John P. O'Doherty Mr. O'Doherty, 53, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/70. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``It is my opinion that Mr. O'Doherty has sufficient vision for a commercial driver's license.'' Mr. O'Doherty reported that he has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 100,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 21 years, accumulating 18.9 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. Antonio Rivera Mr. Rivera, 53, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1990. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I believe Mr. Antonio Rivera has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Rivera reported that he has driven tractor- trailer combinations for 13 years, accumulating 1.3 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Julio Rivera Mr. Rivera, 68, has had optic nerve atrophy in his left eye since 2007. 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, ``Using both eyes, sufficient vision is present (20/20 ou) to perform Driving [sic] tasks Required [sic] to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Rivera reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations [[Page 86066]] for 18 years, accumulating 558,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Steve C. Sinclair Mr. Sinclair, 66, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``He has a history of congenital strabismic amblyopia. Based on the last visual field test, there is no indication that the visual field in either eye is adversely affected, and the visual fields should not impede Mr. Sinclair's ability to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Sinclair reported that he has driven straight trucks for 32 years, accumulating 1.28 million miles. He holds an operator's license from Iowa. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jerrell L. Smith Mr. Smith, 32, 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, ``I feel his vision is stable and is capable of operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 125,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating 25,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Ricky E. Smith Mr. Smith, 55, 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, ``In my opinion Mr. Smith's vision in his right eye will not limit his ability to drive a commercial vehicle; and his condition is stable and should not worsen over time.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven straight trucks for 37 years, accumulating 740,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 37 years, accumulating 185,000 miles, and buses for 37 years, accumulating 37,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Venton E. Smith Mr. Smith, 45, has had amblyopia in his right since birth. 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, ``Mr. Venton has sufficient vision to continue operating a vehicle with caution. Please note that I am not a vehicle examiner and my opinion alone cannot determine Mr. Venton's ability to operate a commercial vehicle. The purpose of this letter is to summarize testing required by the DOT.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 195,000 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. Willie J. Smith Mr. Smith, 58, has central corneal opacity in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1985. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Given that he has a long-standing medical condition that he is fully adapted to with the left eye being fully functional, in my medical opinion he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 36 years, accumulating 7.87 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. Glen W. Stake Jr. Mr. Stake, 43, has had eccentric fixation in his left eye due to retrobulbar optic nerve damage since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/80. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``I feel that he will safely pass and use a commercial driver's license, despite retrobulbar optic nerve damage form accident at age 5.'' Mr. Stake reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 16 years, accumulating 1.6 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. John D. Stork Mr. Stork, 57, has had a prosthetic in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1984. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Upon visual field findings included and full eye exam, I find the patient can perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Stork reported that he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 840,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 540,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. David T. Tann Mr. Tann, 35, 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/ 100. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Tann's vision in his left eye has been weak since childhood, this is nothing new and is stable. Mr. Tann should have no problems operating a commercial vehicles.'' Mr. Tann reported that he has driven tractor- trailer combinations for 6 years, accumulating 90,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jeremy M. Trager Mr. Trager, 35, has choroidal melanoma in his right eye since 2012. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/ 20. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I believe he should have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Trager reported that he has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 32,400 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. James R. Wagner Mr. Wagner, 62, 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/ 200. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Wagner has sufficient visual ability at present to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Wagner reported that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating 988,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 1 conviction for a [[Page 86067]] moving violation in a CMV; speeding 15-20 mph above the limit. 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-2016-0212 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-2016-0212 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: November 17, 2016. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2016-28680 Filed 11-28-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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[Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0212] FDMS is available 24 hours each day,
SUMMARY: The FAA has determined that 365 days each year. If you want
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption acknowledgment that we received your
the minimum random drug and alcohol Applications; Vision
testing percentage rates for the period comments, please include a self-
January 1, 2017, through December 31, AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety addressed, stamped envelope or
2017, will remain at 25 percent of Administration (FMCSA), DOT. postcard or print the acknowledgement
safety-sensitive employees for random ACTION: Notice of applications for page that appears after submitting
drug testing and 10 percent of safety- exemptions; request for comments. comments on-line.
sensitive employees for random alcohol Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of
testing. U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
applications from 31 individuals for
from the public to better inform its
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. exemption from the vision requirement
rulemaking process. DOT posts these
Vicky Dunne, Office of Aerospace in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
comments, without edit, including any
Medicine, Drug Abatement Division, Regulations. They are unable to meet
personal information the commenter
Program Policy Branch (AAM–820), the vision requirement in one eye for
provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 various reasons. The exemptions will
described in the system of records
Independence Avenue SW., Room 806, enable these individuals to operate
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
Washington, DC 20591; Telephone (202) commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in
be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
267–8442. interstate commerce without meeting
the prescribed vision requirement in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Discussion: Pursuant to 14 CFR one eye. If granted, the exemptions Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
120.109(b), the FAA Administrator’s would enable these individuals to Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
decision on whether to change the qualify as drivers of commercial motor fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
minimum annual random drug testing vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. Department of Transportation, 1200
rate is based on the reported random DATES: Comments must be received on New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
drug test positive rate for the entire or before December 29, 2016. All 113, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
aviation industry. If the reported comments will be investigated by Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
random drug test positive rate is less FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued Monday through Friday, except Federal
than 1.00%, the Administrator may the day after the comment period closes. holidays. If you have questions
continue the minimum random drug ADDRESSES: You may submit comments regarding viewing or submitting
testing rate at 25%. In 2015, the random bearing the Federal Docket Management material to the docket, contact Docket
drug test positive rate was 0.523%. System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
Therefore, the minimum random drug 2016–0212 using any of the following SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
testing rate will remain at 25% for methods:
calendar year 2017. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to I. Background
Similarly, 14 CFR 120.217(c), requires http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
on-line instructions for submitting Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
the decision on the minimum annual FMCSA may grant an exemption from
comments.
random alcohol testing rate to be based • Mail: Docket Management Facility; the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
on the random alcohol test violation U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds
rate. If the violation rate remains less New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a
than 0.50%, the Administrator may Ground Floor, Room W12–140, level of safety that is equivalent to or
continue the minimum random alcohol Washington, DC 20590–0001. greater than the level that would be
testing rate at 10%. In 2015, the random • Hand Delivery: West Building achieved absent such exemption.’’
alcohol test violation rate was 0.083%. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 FMCSA can renew exemptions at the
Therefore, the minimum random New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, end of each 2-year period. The 31
alcohol testing rate will remain at 10% DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., individuals listed in this notice have
each requested such an exemption from
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for calendar year 2017. Monday through Friday, except Federal
Holidays. the vision requirement in 49 CFR
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: If you • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers
have questions about how the annual Instructions: Each submission must of CMVs in interstate commerce.
random testing percentage rates are include the Agency name and the Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate
determined please refer to the Code of docket numbers for this notice. Note the qualifications of each applicant to
Federal Regulations Title 14, section that all comments received will be determine whether granting an
120.109(b) (for drug testing), and posted without change to http:// exemption will achieve the required
120.217(c) (for alcohol testing). www.regulations.gov, including any level of safety mandated by statute.
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II. Qualifications of Applicants opinion, I feel that he has sufficient holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His
vision to perform required [sic] to driving record for the last 3 years shows
James A. Bartolo Jr.
operate a commercial vehicle as he has no crashes and no convictions for
Mr. Bartolo, 59, has a chorioretinal adapted to his visual changed [sic] in moving violations in a CMV.
scar in his right eye due to a traumatic his left eye over a course of his lifetime
incident in 1980. The visual acuity in Dana L. Gould
and it appears to cause him no
his right eye is counting fingers, and in limitations at this time.’’ Mr. Friend Mr. Gould, 55, has had amblyopia in
his left eye, 20/20. Following an reported that he has driven straight his left eye since childhood. The visual
examination in 2016, his optometrist trucks for 38 years, accumulating acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
stated, ‘‘Ocular Trauma, nail went in 570,000 miles. He holds an operator’s his left eye, 20/200. Following an
eye, 1980. He has been stable for over license from Maryland. His driving examination in 2016, his optometrist
20 years . . . James has driven without record for the last 3 years shows no stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr. Gould has
any problems and I do not foresee any crashes and no convictions for moving sufficient vision to perform the driving
problems driving a commercial vehicle violations in a CMV. tasks required to operate a commercial
in the future.’’ Mr. Bartolo reported that vehicle.’’ Mr. Gould reported that he has
Willie George driven straight trucks for 30 years,
he has driven straight trucks for 16
years, accumulating 480,000 miles. He Mr. George, 70, has a macular scar in accumulating 150,000 miles. He holds a
holds an operator’s license from his right eye due to a traumatic incident Class B CDL from Maine. His driving
California. His driving record for the last in childhood. The visual acuity in his record for the last 3 years shows no
3 years shows no crashes and no right eye is 20/100, and in his left eye, crashes and no convictions for moving
convictions for moving violations in a 20/25. Following an examination in violations in a CMV.
CMV. 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In
my opinion, Mr. Willie George level Johnny J. Gowdy
Harry S. Bumps [sic] vision is sufficient for him to Mr. Gowdy, 64, has complete loss of
Mr. Bumps, 68, has glaucoma in his continue to operate a commercial vision in his right eye due to a traumatic
left eye due to a traumatic incident in vehicle.’’ Mr. George reported that he incident in 2003. The visual acuity in
1976. The visual acuity in his right eye has driven straight trucks for 15 years, his right eye is no light perception, and
is 20/20, and in his left eye, hand accumulating 510,000 miles, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
motion. Following an examination in tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, examination in 2016, his optometrist
2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In accumulating 2.25 million miles. He stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Mr.
my opinion I feel he has sufficient holds a Class A CDL from New York. Gowdy has sufficient vision to perform
vision to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ His driving record for the last 3 years the driving tasks required to operate a
Mr. Bumps reported that he has driven shows no crashes and no convictions for commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Gowdy
straight trucks for 40 years, moving violations in a CMV. reported that he has driven tractor-
accumulating 360,000 miles and tractor- trailer combinations for 40 years,
David E. Goff
trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating 2.6 million miles. He
accumulating 200,000 miles. He holds a Mr. Goff, 62, has had a retinal holds an operator’s license from
Class A CDL from Vermont. His driving detachment in his right eye since 1978. Mississippi. His driving record for the
record for the last 3 years shows one The visual acuity in his right eye is last 3 years shows no crashes and 2
crash for ‘‘limitation on backing for due hand motion, and in his left eye, 20/20. convictions for moving violations in a
regard to safety’’ and no convictions for Following an examination in 2016, his CMV; one for exceeding the speed limit
moving violations in a CMV. optometrist stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr. by 16 mph and the other for exceeding
Goff has sufficient vision to perform the the speed limit by 15 mph.
Brian T. Castoldi driving tasks required to operate a
Mr. Castoldi, 44, has a central vein commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Goff reported Richard E. Hadler
occlusion in his right eye since 2012. that he has driven straight trucks for 15 Mr. Hadler, 49, has had a macular scar
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ years, accumulating 45,000 miles, and in his left eye since 2011. The visual
80, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
an examination in 2016, his optometrist accumulating 12,000 miles. He holds a his left eye, 20/200. Following an
stated, ‘‘Given Brian’s visual handicap, Class A CDL from Massachusetts. His examination in 2016, his optometrist
I believe he is both capable and safe to driving record for the last 3 years shows stated, ‘‘I feel Mr. Hadler’s vision is
drive a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. no crashes and no convictions for stable for a commercial driver’s
Castoldi reported that he has driven moving violations in a CMV. license.’’ Mr. Hadler reported that he
straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating has driven straight trucks for 2 years,
Michal Golebiowski
874,000 miles and tractor-trailer accumulating 120,000 miles, and
combinations for 9 years, accumulating Mr. Golebiowski, 36, has prosthetic tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years,
1.23 million miles. He holds an left eye due to a traumatic incident in accumulating 2.04 million miles. He
operator’s license from Connecticut. His childhood. The visual acuity in his right holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota.
driving record for the last 3 years shows eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light His driving record for the last 3 years
no crashes and no convictions for perception. Following an examination shows no crashes and no convictions for
in 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my
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moving violations in a CMV. moving violations in a CMV.
opinion Mr. Golebiowski regardless his
William B. Friend left eye blindness and mil [sic] Donald J. Harrison
Mr. Friend, 54, has had amblyopia in protanopia has sufficient vision to Mr. Harrison, 28, has had amblyopia
his left eye since childhood. The visual perform the driving tasks required to in his right eye since childhood. The
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80,
his left eye, 20/150. Following an Golebiowski reported that he has driven and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an
examination in 2016, his tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years, examination in 2016, his optometrist
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my medical accumulating 1.36 million miles. He stated, ‘‘Donald meets all the vision
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requirements listed for the exemption driving record for the last 3 years shows Terry G. Montgomery
program and therefore I believe he has no crashes and no convictions for Mr. Montgomery, 62, has had
sufficient vision required to perform the moving violations in a CMV. amblyopia in his right eye since
driving tasks required to operate a childhood. The visual acuity in his right
commercial vehicle [sic].’’ Mr. Harrison Daniel E. Kinney
eye is 20/50, and in his left eye, 20/20.
reported that he has driven straight Mr. Kinney, 63, has had amblyopia in Following an examination in 2016, his
trucks for 9 years, accumulating 18,000 his left eye since childhood. The visual optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations opinion as a license [sic] optometrist,
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
for 9 years, accumulating 18,000 miles. Mr. Montgomery has sufficient vision to
his left eye, 20/150. Following an
He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His perform the driving tasks required to
driving record for the last 3 years shows examination in 2016, his
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘He has been operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
no crashes and no convictions for Montgomery reported that he has driven
moving violations in a CMV. driving a commercial vehicle for several
years without incident and his current straight trucks for 37 years,
Channing L. Herrell ophthalmologic [sic] status is accumulating 19,240 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Indiana. His driving
Mr. Herrell, 47, has had amblyopia in unchanged for several years. I believe
record for the last 3 years shows no
his left eye since childhood. The visual that he is qualified to operate a
crashes and no convictions for moving
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Kinney
violations in a CMV.
his left eye, 20/60. Following an reported that he has driven tractor-
examination in 2016, his optometrist trailer combinations for 40 years, John P. O’Doherty
stated, ‘‘It is my professional opinion accumulating 478,000 miles. He holds a Mr. O’Doherty, 53, has had amblyopia
that the patient meets the visual Class AM CDL from Illinois. His driving in his left eye since childhood. The
requirements to operate a commercial record for the last 3 years shows no visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
vehicle.’’ Mr. Herrell reported that he crashes and no convictions for moving and in his left eye, 20/70. Following an
has driven straight trucks for 26 years, violations in a CMV. examination in 2016, his optometrist
accumulating 13,000 miles, and tractor- stated, ‘‘It is my opinion that Mr.
trailer combinations for 26 years, Shane M. Lovell O’Doherty has sufficient vision for a
accumulating 23,400 miles. He holds an commercial driver’s license.’’ Mr.
operator’s license from Maryland. His Mr. Lovell, 25, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since childhood. The O’Doherty reported that he has driven
driving record for the last 3 years shows straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating
no crashes and no convictions for visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80,
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an 100,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
moving violations in a CMV. combinations for 21 years, accumulating
examination in 2016, his optometrist
Loyd F. Hovey stated, ‘‘Based on the results of this 18.9 million miles. He holds a Class A
CDL from Minnesota. His driving record
Mr. Hovey, 67, has exotropia in his testing I believe Mr. Lovell qualifies for
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
right eye due to a traumatic incident in a medical exemption regarding his
no convictions for moving violations in
childhood. The visual acuity in his right visual status. Although he has
a CMV.
eye is light perception, and in his left permanently reduced acuity in a single
eye, 20/25. Following an examination in eye his peripheral vision and binocular Antonio Rivera
2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘He acuity remain adequate based on the Mr. Rivera, 53, has complete loss of
demonstrates sufficient vision to requirements set forth by the FMCSA.’’ vision in his right eye due to a traumatic
perform the driving tasks required to Mr. Lovell reported that he has driven incident in 1990. The visual acuity in
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating his right eye is no light perception, and
Hovey reported that he has driven 40,000 miles, and tractor-trailer in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
straight trucks for 51 years, combinations for 4 years, accumulating examination in 2016, his
accumulating 1 million miles, and 420,000 miles. He holds an operator’s ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘I believe Mr.
tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, license from Nebraska. His driving Antonio Rivera has sufficient vision to
accumulating 2.63 million miles. He record for the last 3 years shows no perform the driving tasks required to
holds a Class AM CDL from New York. crashes and no convictions for moving operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
His driving record for the last 3 years violations in a CMV. Rivera reported that he has driven
shows no crashes and no convictions for tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years,
moving violations in a CMV. Jason W. Mack accumulating 1.3 million miles. He
George T. Huffman Jr. Mr. Mack, 34, has chorioretinal holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.
His driving record for the last 3 years
Mr. Huffman, 53, has had amblyopia scarring in his right eye due to a
shows no crashes and no convictions for
in his left eye since birth. The visual traumatic incident childhood. The
moving violations in a CMV.
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50,
his left eye, 20/300. Following an and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an Julio Rivera
examination in 2016, his optometrist examination in 2016, his optometrist Mr. Rivera, 68, has had optic nerve
stated, ‘‘He is now 52 years old and has stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Jason’s vision atrophy in his left eye since 2007. The
driven commercially previously, and loss does not prohibit him from visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
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currently has sufficient vision to operating a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. and in his left eye, count fingers.
perform driving tasks required to Mack reported that he has driven Following an examination in 2016, his
operate a commercial vehicle, as straight trucks for 15 years, ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Using both
nothing has changed visually.’’ Mr. accumulating 375,000 miles. He holds eyes, sufficient vision is present (20/20
Huffman reported that he has driven an operator’s license from Pennsylvania. ou) to perform Driving [sic] tasks
tractor-trailer combinations for 29 years, His driving record for the last 3 years Required [sic] to operate a commercial
accumulating 2.9 million miles. He shows no crashes and no convictions for vehicle.’’ Mr. Rivera reported that he
holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His moving violations in a CMV. has driven tractor-trailer combinations
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moving violation in a CMV; speeding Issued on: November 17, 2016. comments submitted to the docket, and
15–20 mph above the limit. Larry W. Minor, has decided to grant the exemption from
Associate Administrator for Policy. 49 CFR 383.25(c) and 49 CFR
III. Public Participation and Request for
[FR Doc. 2016–28680 Filed 11–28–16; 8:45 am] 383.73(a)(2)(iii) for a period of 2 years.’’
Comments
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P Issued on: November 22, 2016.
FMCSA encourages you to participate Larry W. Minor,
by submitting comments and related
Associate Administrator for Policy.
materials. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
[FR Doc. 2016–28685 Filed 11–28–16; 8:45 am]
Submitting Comments Federal Motor Carrier Safety BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
If you submit a comment, please Administration
include the docket number for this [Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0397] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
notice, indicate the specific section of
this document to which each comment Commercial Driver’s License: Oregon Federal Motor Carrier Safety
applies, and provide a reason for each Department of Transportation; Administration
suggestion or recommendation. You Application for Exemption, Correction
may submit your comments and [Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0196]
material online or by fax, mail, or hand AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
delivery, but please use only one of Administration, DOT. Agency Information Collection
these means. FMCSA recommends that ACTION: Notice of final disposition; grant
Activities; Extension of a Currently-
you include your name and a mailing of application for exemption; correction. Approved Information Collection
address, an email address, or a phone Request: Transportation of Hazardous
number in the body of your document SUMMARY: The Federal Motor Carrier Materials, Highway Routing
so the Agency can contact you if it has Safety Administration published its AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
questions regarding your submission. decision in the Federal Register of April Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
To submit your comment online, go to 5, 2016, to grant the Oregon Department
ACTION: Notice and request for
http://www.regulations.gov and put the of Transportation (ODOT) and all other
State Driver Licensing Agencies comments.
docket number FMCSA–2016–0212 in
the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ (SDLAs), a limited exemption from the SUMMARY: In accordance with the
When the new screen appears, click on commercial learner’s permit (CLP) Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your requirement in 49 CFR 383.25(c). Due to FMCSA announces its plan to submit
comment into the text box in the an error, the exemption was not the Information Collection Request (ICR)
following screen. Choose whether you extended to include the CLP described below to the Office of
are submitting your comment as an requirement in 49 CFR 383.73(a)(2)(iii). Management and Budget (OMB) for
individual or on behalf of a third party Today’s correction makes it clear that review and approval. The FMCSA
and then submit. If you submit your the exemption granted to ODOT and requests approval to extend an existing
comments by mail or hand delivery, other SDLAs from the CLP requirements ICR titled, ‘‘Transportation of Hazardous
submit them in an unbound format, no includes 49 CFR 383.25(c) and 49 CFR Materials, Highway Routing.’’ The
larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for 383.73(a)(2)(iii). information reported by States and
copying and electronic filing. If you DATES: Effective on November 29, 2016. Indian tribes is necessary to identify
submit comments by mail and would FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. designated/restricted routes and
like to know that they reached the Tom Yager, Chief, FMCSA Driver and restrictions or limitations affecting how
facility, please enclose a stamped, self- Carrier Operations Division; Office of motor carriers may transport certain
addressed postcard or envelope. Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety hazardous materials on their highways,
FMCSA will consider all comments Standards; Telephone: 614–942–6477. including dates that such routes were
and material received during the Email: MCPSD@dot.gov. If you have established and information on
comment period. FMCSA may issue a questions on viewing or submitting subsequent changes or new hazardous
final determination at any time after the material to the docket, contact Docket materials routing designations. FMCSA
close of the comment period. Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. received no comments in response to
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the 60-day Federal Register Notice
Viewing Comments and Documents published on July 29, 2016.
To view comments, as well as Correction DATES: Please send your comments by
documents mentioned in this preamble In the Federal Register of April 5, December 29, 2016. OMB must receive
as being available in the docket, go to 2016, correct pages 19703 and 19705 as your comments by this date in order to
http://www.regulations.gov and insert follows: On page 19703 in the first act on the ICR.
the docket number FMCSA–2016–0212 column, correct the SUMMARY first ADDRESSES: All comments should
in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click sentence to read, ‘‘FMCSA announces reference Federal Docket Management
‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket its decision to grant the Oregon System (FDMS) Docket Number
Folder’’ button and choose the Department of Transportation (ODOT) a FMCSA–2016–0196. Interested persons
document listed to review. If you do not limited exemption from the commercial are invited to submit written comments
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have access to the Internet, you may learner’s permit (CLP) requirements in on the proposed information collection
view the docket online by visiting the 49 CFR 383.25(c) and 49 CFR to the Office of Information and
Docket Management Facility in Room 383.73(a)(2)(iii).’’ On page 19705 in the Regulatory Affairs, Office of
W12–140 on the ground floor of the first column, correct Section V. FMCSA Management and Budget. Comments
DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Response and Decision first sentence to should be addressed to the attention of
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, read, ‘‘The FMCSA has evaluated the Desk Officer, Department of
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday ODOT’s application on its merits Transportation/Federal Motor Carrier
through Friday, except Federal holidays. following full consideration of the Safety Administration, and sent via
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| Dates | Comments must be received on or before December 29, 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. | |
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