81 FR 90046 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 239 (December 13, 2016)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 239 (December 13, 2016)
| Page Range | 90046-90048 | |
| FR Document | 2016-29824 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 239 (Tuesday, December 13, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 90046-90048] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-29824] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0207] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 18 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). They are unable to meet the vision requirement in one eye for various reasons. The exemptions will enable these individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce without meeting the prescribed vision requirement in one eye. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemptions will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these CMV drivers. DATES: The exemptions were granted November 11, 2016. The exemptions expire on November 11, 2018. 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. Electronic Access You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document Management System (FDMS) at http://www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov and/or Room W12-140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. II. Background On October 11, 2016, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of exemption applications from certain individuals, and requested comments from the public (81 FR 70248). That notice listed 18 applicants' case histories. The 18 individuals applied for exemptions from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), for drivers who operate CMVs in interstate commerce. Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption for a 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.'' The statute also allows the Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. Accordingly, FMCSA has evaluated the 18 applications on their merits and made a determination to grant exemptions to each of them. III. Vision and Driving Experience of the Applicants The vision requirement in the FMCSRs provides: A person is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle if that person has distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or without corrective lenses, field of vision of at least 70[deg] in the horizontal meridian in each eye, and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing red, green, and amber (49 CFR 391.41(b)(10)). FMCSA recognizes that some drivers do not meet the vision requirement but have adapted their driving to accommodate their limitation and demonstrated their ability to drive [[Page 90047]] safely. The 18 exemption applicants listed in this notice are in this category. They are unable to meet the vision requirement in one eye for various reasons, including amblyopia, complete loss of vision, exotropia, hypoexotropia, macular scar, optic atrophy, retinal detachment, and retinal scar. In most cases, their eye conditions were not recently developed. Sixteen of the applicants were either born with their vision impairments or have had them since childhood. The 2 individuals that sustained their vision conditions as adults have had it for a range of 22 to 32 years. Although each applicant has one eye which does not meet the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), each has at least 20/40 corrected vision in the other eye, and in a doctor's opinion, has sufficient vision to perform all the tasks necessary to operate a CMV. Doctors' opinions are supported by the applicants' possession of valid commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) or non-CDLs to operate CMVs. Before issuing CDLs, States subject drivers to knowledge and skills tests designed to evaluate their qualifications to operate a CMV. All of these applicants satisfied the testing requirements for their State of residence. By meeting State licensing requirements, the applicants demonstrated their ability to operate a CMV, with their limited vision, to the satisfaction of the State. While possessing a valid CDL or non-CDL, these 18 drivers have been authorized to drive a CMV in intrastate commerce, even though their vision disqualified them from driving in interstate commerce. They have driven CMVs with their limited vision in careers ranging for 3 to 45 years. In the past three years, 1 driver was involved in a crash, and 1 driver was convicted of a moving violation in a CMV. The qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each applicant were stated and discussed in detail in the October 11, 2016 notice (81 FR 70248). IV. Basis for Exemption Determination Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) if the exemption is likely to achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety than would be achieved without the exemption. Without the exemption, applicants will continue to be restricted to intrastate driving. With the exemption, applicants can drive in interstate commerce. Thus, our analysis focuses on whether an equal or greater level of safety is likely to be achieved by permitting each of these drivers to drive in interstate commerce as opposed to restricting him or her to driving in intrastate commerce. To evaluate the effect of these exemptions on safety, FMCSA considered the medical reports about the applicants' vision as well as their driving records and experience with the vision deficiency. To qualify for an exemption from the vision requirement, FMCSA requires a person to present verifiable evidence that he/she has driven a commercial vehicle safely with the vision deficiency for the past 3 years. Recent driving performance is especially important in evaluating future safety, according to several research studies designed to correlate past and future driving performance. Results of these studies support the principle that the best predictor of future performance by a driver is his/her past record of crashes and traffic violations. Copies of the studies may be found at Docket Number FMCSA-1998-3637. FMCSA believes it can properly apply the principle to monocular drivers, because data from the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) former waiver study program clearly demonstrate the driving performance of experienced monocular drivers in the program is better than that of all CMV drivers collectively (See 61 FR 13338, 13345, March 26, 1996). The fact that experienced monocular drivers demonstrated safe driving records in the waiver program supports a conclusion that other monocular drivers, meeting the same qualifying conditions as those required by the waiver program, are also likely to have adapted to their vision deficiency and will continue to operate safely. The first major research correlating past and future performance was done in England by Greenwood and Yule in 1920. Subsequent studies, building on that model, concluded that crash rates for the same individual exposed to certain risks for two different time periods vary only slightly (See Bates and Neyman, University of California Publications in Statistics, April 1952). Other studies demonstrated theories of predicting crash proneness from crash history coupled with other factors. These factors--such as age, sex, geographic location, mileage driven and conviction history--are used every day by insurance companies and motor vehicle bureaus to predict the probability of an individual experiencing future crashes (See Weber, Donald C., ``Accident Rate Potential: An Application of Multiple Regression Analysis of a Poisson Process,'' Journal of American Statistical Association, June 1971). A 1964 California Driver Record Study prepared by the California Department of Motor Vehicles concluded that the best overall crash predictor for both concurrent and nonconcurrent events is the number of single convictions. This study used 3 consecutive years of data, comparing the experiences of drivers in the first 2 years with their experiences in the final year. Applying principles from these studies to the past 3-year record of the 18 applicants, 1 driver was involved in a crash and 1 driver was convicted of a moving violation in a CMV. All the applicants achieved a record of safety while driving with their vision impairment, demonstrating the likelihood that they have adapted their driving skills to accommodate their condition. As the applicants' ample driving histories with their vision deficiencies are good predictors of future performance, FMCSA concludes their ability to drive safely can be projected into the future. We believe that the applicants' intrastate driving experience and history provide an adequate basis for predicting their ability to drive safely in interstate commerce. Intrastate driving, like interstate operations, involves substantial driving on highways on the interstate system and on other roads built to interstate standards. Moreover, driving in congested urban areas exposes the driver to more pedestrian and vehicular traffic than exists on interstate highways. Faster reaction to traffic and traffic signals is generally required because distances between them are more compact. These conditions tax visual capacity and driver response just as intensely as interstate driving conditions. The veteran drivers in this proceeding have operated CMVs safely under those conditions for at least 3 years, most for much longer. Their experience and driving records lead us to believe that each applicant is capable of operating in interstate commerce as safely as he/she has been performing in intrastate commerce. Consequently, FMCSA finds that exempting these applicants from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. For this reason, the Agency is granting the exemptions for the 2-year period allowed by 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 to the 18 applicants listed in the notice of October 11, 2016 (81 FR 70248). We recognize that the vision of an applicant may change and affect his/her ability to operate a CMV as safely as in the past. As a condition of the [[Page 90048]] exemption, therefore, FMCSA will impose requirements on the 18 individuals consistent with the grandfathering provisions applied to drivers who participated in the Agency's vision waiver program. Those requirements are found at 49 CFR 391.64(b) and include the following: (1) That each individual be physically examined every year (a) by an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) and (b) by a medical examiner who attests that the individual is otherwise physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each individual provide a copy of the ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report to the medical examiner at the time of the annual medical examination; and (3) that each individual provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver's qualification file, or keep a copy in his/her driver's qualification file if he/she is self-employed. The driver must have a copy of the certification when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. V. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received 1 comment in this proceeding. Joshua H. stated that Tracy L. Neal holds a license in Mississippi and not Michigan. IV. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 18 exemption applications, FMCSA exempts the following drivers from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), subject to the requirements cited above 49 CFR 391.64(b): Joshua A. Akshar (NY) Elijah A. Allen, Jr. (AR) Tanner H. Brooks (MS) Brian E. Broux (CA) Alvin J. Dannenmann (DE) Wayne L. Dorbert (PA) Roger D. Ellsworth Jr. (NC) Gregory L. Frisch (CA) Josh Gallant Jr. (SC) John P. Grum (PA) Dillon L. Hendren (SC) Roger E. Kadolph (IA) Jay D. May (CO) Tracy L. Neal (MS) Edward P. Paloskey Jr. (PA) Jesse R. Parker (LA) Christopher A. Stewart (GA) Emejildo Vargas (MA) In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each exemption will be valid for 2 years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. If the exemption is still effective at the end of the 2-year period, the person may apply to FMCSA for a renewal under procedures in effect at that time. Issued on: December 2, 2016. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2016-29824 Filed 12-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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questions, please contact Mr. William effective date of the finding. Comments Docket: For access to the docket to
Winne, FHWA Office of the Chief may be submitted to FHWA’s Web site read background documents or
Counsel, (202) 366–1397, or via email at via the link provided to the waiver page comments, go to http://
William.Winne@dot.gov. Office hours noted above. www.regulations.gov and/or Room
for FHWA are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110–161, W12–140 on the ground level of the
p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, 23 CFR 635.410 West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
except Federal holidays. SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
Dated: December 5, 2016.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
Gregory G. Nadeau, except Federal holidays.
Electronic Access Administrator, Federal Highway Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
An electronic copy of this document Administration. U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
may be downloaded from the Federal [FR Doc. 2016–29820 Filed 12–12–16; 8:45 am] from the public to better inform its
Register’s home page at: http:// BILLING CODE 4910–22–P rulemaking process. DOT posts these
www.archives.gov and the Government comments, without edit, including any
Publishing Office’s database at: https:// personal information the commenter
www.gpo.gov/fdsys/. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
described in the system of records
Background Federal Motor Carrier Safety notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
The FHWA’s Buy America policy in Administration be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic
manufacturing process for any steel or [Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0207] II. Background
iron products (including protective On October 11, 2016, FMCSA
coatings) that are permanently Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
published a notice of receipt of
incorporated in a Federal-aid Applications; Vision
exemption applications from certain
construction project. The regulation also AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety individuals, and requested comments
provides for a waiver of the Buy Administration (FMCSA), DOT. from the public (81 FR 70248). That
America requirements when the ACTION: Notice of final disposition. notice listed 18 applicants’ case
application would be inconsistent with histories. The 18 individuals applied for
the public interest or when satisfactory SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its exemptions from the vision requirement
quality domestic steel and iron products decision to exempt 18 individuals from in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), for drivers who
are not sufficiently available. This the vision requirement in the Federal operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
notice provides information regarding Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
FHWA’s finding that a Buy America (FMCSRs). They are unable to meet the FMCSA may grant an exemption for a 2-
waiver is appropriate for use of non- vision requirement in one eye for year period if it finds ‘‘such exemption
domestic iron and steel components of various reasons. The exemptions will would likely achieve a level of safety
trunnion bearings for emergency repair enable these individuals to operate that is equivalent to or greater than the
of Willow Avenue Lift Bridge in commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in level that would be achieved absent
Cleveland, Ohio. interstate commerce without meeting such exemption.’’ The statute also
In accordance with the Consolidated the prescribed vision requirement in allows the Agency to renew exemptions
Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. 114– one eye. The Agency has concluded that at the end of the 2-year period.
113) and the Continuing Appropriations granting these exemptions will provide Accordingly, FMCSA has evaluated the
Act, 2017 (Pub. L. 114–223), FHWA a level of safety that is equivalent to or 18 applications on their merits and
published a notice of intent to issue a greater than the level of safety made a determination to grant
waiver on its Web site: http:// maintained without the exemptions for exemptions to each of them.
www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/ these CMV drivers.
contracts/waivers.cfm?id=138 on III. Vision and Driving Experience of
DATES: The exemptions were granted the Applicants
October 13th. The FHWA received no
November 11, 2016. The exemptions
comments in response to the The vision requirement in the
expire on November 11, 2018.
publication. Based on all the FMCSRs provides:
information available to the agency, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. A person is physically qualified to
FHWA concludes that there are no Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical drive a commercial motor vehicle if that
domestic manufacturers of trunnion Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, person has distant visual acuity of at
bearings for emergency repair of Willow fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye
Avenue Lift Bridge in the State of Ohio. Department of Transportation, 1200 without corrective lenses or visual
The Ohio State DOT, contractors, and New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– acuity separately corrected to 20/40
subcontractors involved in the 113, Washington, DC 20590–0001. (Snellen) or better with corrective
procurement of bearing units, are Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least
reminded of the need to comply with Monday through Friday, except Federal 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or
the Cargo Preference Act in 46 CFR part holidays. If you have questions without corrective lenses, field of vision
38, if applicable. regarding viewing or submitting of at least 70° in the horizontal meridian
In accordance with the provisions of material to the docket, contact Docket in each eye, and the ability to recognize
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES
section 117 of the SAFETEA–LU Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. the colors of traffic signals and devices
Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: showing red, green, and amber (49 CFR
L. 110–244, 122 Stat. 1572), FHWA is 391.41(b)(10)).
providing this notice as its finding that I. Electronic Access FMCSA recognizes that some drivers
a waiver of Buy America requirements You may see all the comments online do not meet the vision requirement but
is appropriate. The FHWA invites through the Federal Document have adapted their driving to
public comment on this finding for an Management System (FDMS) at http:// accommodate their limitation and
additional 15 days following the www.regulations.gov. demonstrated their ability to drive
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exemption, therefore, FMCSA will if: (1) The person fails to comply with contact Docket Services, telephone (202)
impose requirements on the 18 the terms and conditions of the 366–9826.
individuals consistent with the exemption; (2) the exemption has SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
grandfathering provisions applied to resulted in a lower level of safety than
drivers who participated in the was maintained before it was granted; or I. Electronic Access
Agency’s vision waiver program. (3) continuation of the exemption would You may see all the comments online
Those requirements are found at 49 not be consistent with the goals and through the Federal Document
CFR 391.64(b) and include the objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. Management System (FDMS) at: http://
following: (1) That each individual be If the exemption is still effective at the
physically examined every year (a) by end of the 2-year period, the person may Docket: For access to the docket to
an ophthalmologist or optometrist who apply to FMCSA for a renewal under read background documents or
attests that the vision in the better eye procedures in effect at that time. comments, go to http//
continues to meet the requirement in 49 Issued on: December 2, 2016. www.regulations.gov and/or Room
CFR 391.41(b)(10) and (b) by a medical Larry W. Minor, W12–140 on the ground level of the
examiner who attests that the individual West Building, 1200 New Jersey
Associate Administrator for Policy.
is otherwise physically qualified under Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between
[FR Doc. 2016–29824 Filed 12–12–16; 8:45 am]
49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each individual 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through
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provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s Friday, except Federal holidays.
or optometrist’s report to the medical Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
examiner at the time of the annual U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
medical examination; and (3) that each from the public to better inform its
individual provide a copy of the annual Federal Motor Carrier Safety rulemaking process. DOT posts these
medical certification to the employer for Administration comments, without edit, including any
retention in the driver’s qualification personal information the commenter
file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s [Docket No. FMCSA–2001–11426; FMCSA– provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
qualification file if he/she is self- 2002–12844; FMCSA–2003–16564; FMCSA–
2005–22194; FMCSA–2005–22727; FMCSA–
as described in the system of records
employed. The driver must have a copy 2005–23099; FMCSA–2007–0071; FMCSA– notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
of the certification when driving, for 2007–27897; FMCSA–2009–0206; FMCSA– be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
presentation to a duly authorized 2009–0291; FMCSA–2009–0321; FMCSA– privacy.
Federal, State, or local enforcement 2011–0140; FMCSA–2011–0141; FMCSA–
official. 2011–0325; FMCSA–2011–0365; FMCSA–
II. Background
2011–0366; FMCSA–2013–0167; FMCSA– On April 7, 2016, FMCSA published
V. Discussion of Comments 2013–0168; FMCSA–2013–0169; FMCSA– a notice announcing its decision to
FMCSA received 1 comment in this 2013–0170; FMCSA–2013–0174] renew exemptions for 91 individuals
proceeding. Joshua H. stated that Tracy from the vision requirement in 49 CFR
L. Neal holds a license in Mississippi Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
391.41(b)(10) to operate a CMV in
and not Michigan. Applications; Vision
interstate commerce and requested
IV. Conclusion AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments from the public (81 FR
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. 20433). The public comment period
Based upon its evaluation of the 18 ACTION: Notice of final disposition. ended on May 9, 2016 and no comments
exemption applications, FMCSA were received.
exempts the following drivers from the SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its As stated in the previous notice,
vision requirement in 49 CFR decision to renew exemptions for 91 FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of
391.41(b)(10), subject to the individuals from the vision requirement these applicants and determined that
requirements cited above 49 CFR in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety renewing these exemptions would
391.64(b): Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate achieve a level of safety equivalent to or
Joshua A. Akshar (NY) commercial motor vehicle (CMV) greater than the level that would be
Elijah A. Allen, Jr. (AR) drivers. The exemptions enable these achieved by complying with the current
Tanner H. Brooks (MS) individuals to continue to operate CMVs regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
Brian E. Broux (CA) in interstate commerce without meeting The physical qualification standard
Alvin J. Dannenmann (DE) the vision requirement in one eye. for drivers regarding vision found in 49
Wayne L. Dorbert (PA) DATES: Each group of renewed CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is
Roger D. Ellsworth Jr. (NC) exemptions was effective on the dates physically qualified to driver a CMV if
Gregory L. Frisch (CA) stated in the discussions below and will that person:
Josh Gallant Jr. (SC) expire on the dates stated in the Has distant visual acuity of at least 20/40
John P. Grum (PA) discussions below. (Snellen) in each eye without corrective
Dillon L. Hendren (SC) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to
Roger E. Kadolph (IA) Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical 20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective
Jay D. May (CO) Programs Division, 202–366–4001, lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least 20/
Tracy L. Neal (MS) fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, 40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or without
Edward P. Paloskey Jr. (PA) corrective lenses, field of vision of at least
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES
Department of Transportation, 1200 70° in the horizontal meridian in each eye,
Jesse R. Parker (LA) New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– and the ability to recognize the colors of
Christopher A. Stewart (GA) 224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. traffic signals and devices showing red,
Emejildo Vargas (MA) Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 green, and amber.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
and 31315, each exemption will be valid except Federal holidays. If you have III. Discussion of Comments
for 2 years unless revoked earlier by questions regarding viewing or FMCSA received no comments in this
FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked submitting material to the docket, preceding.
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| Dates | The exemptions were granted November 11, 2016. The exemptions expire on November 11, 2018. | |
| 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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