82 FR 12678 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 42 (March 6, 2017)

Page Range		12678-12680
FR Document		2017-04257

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 14 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.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0214]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

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

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 14 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 April 5, 2017. 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-2016-0214 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

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achieved absent such exemption.'' FMCSA can renew exemptions at the end 
of each 2-year period. The 14 individuals listed in this notice have 
each requested such an exemption from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 
391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce. 
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of each 
applicant to determine whether granting an exemption will achieve the 
required level of safety mandated by statute.

II. Qualifications of Applicants

Tyler D. Baseman

    Mr. Baseman, 31, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/70. 
Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my 
medical opinion Mr. Baseman has sufficient vision to perform the 
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Baseman 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 
90,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years, 
accumulating 30,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota. His 
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions 
for moving violations in a CMV.

Robert A. Ferrucci

    Mr. Ferrucci, 53, has had amblyopia in his right eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in his 
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist 
stated, ``In conclusion, Mr. Ferrucci has the required, stable vision 
to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Ferrucci reported that he has driven straight trucks for 
7 years, accumulating 105,000 miles. He holds an operator's license 
from Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes 
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Gary W. Fields

    Mr. Fields, 56, has a cataract in his left eye due to a traumatic 
incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and 
in his left eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2016, 
his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion he has sufficient vision to 
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' 
Mr. Fields reported that he has driven straight trucks for 22 years, 
accumulating 1.1 million miles. He holds an operator's license from 
Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Michael D. Greene, Jr.

    Mr. Greene, 35, has poor vision in his right eye due to 
inflammation in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is hand 
motion, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, 
his ophthalmologist stated, ``It is my medical opinion that Mr. Green 
[sic] has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to 
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Greene reported that he has driven 
straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating 15,000 miles. He holds an 
operator's license from Vermont. His driving record for the last 3 
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a 
CMV.

Cory W. Haupt

    Mr. Haupt, 47, has had a macular hole in his right eye due to a 
traumatic incident in childhood. 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, ``I certify, in my medical opinion, 
that Mr. Haupt is fully capable and visually competent to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Haupt reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 26 years, accumulating 78,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL 
from South Dakota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no 
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Joseph E. Jones

    Mr. Jones, 30, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye due to 
Von Hippel Lindau disease in childhood. 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, ``In my professional 
vision [sic], he has good enough vision for any kind of driver's 
license including a commercial driver's license.'' Mr. Jones reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 1 year, accumulating 30,000 
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating 
240,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia. His driving record 
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving 
violation in a CMV; he failed to obey a stop sign.

Peter W. Lampasone

    Mr. Lampasone, 51, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In 
my opinion, this patient has sufficient vision to perform the driving 
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lampasone 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 
1.2 million miles. He holds an operator's license from New York. His 
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions 
for moving violations in a CMV.

Edward H. Lampe

    Mr. Lampe, 52, has had a prosthetic left eye since 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 ophthalmologist 
stated, ``In my opinion he has stable and sufficient vision to perform 
the driving tasks needed to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lampe 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 19 years, accumulating 
190,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Oregon. His driving 
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for 
moving violations in a CMV.

Thomas L. Lange

    Mr. Lange, 66, has had amblyopia in his right eye since 2011. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in his left eye, 20/20. 
Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``I do 
certify that in my medical opinion, Mr. Lange has sufficient vision to 
perform the driving tasks required to safely operate a commercial motor 
vehicle (CMV).'' Mr. Lange reported that he has driven tractor-trailer 
combinations for 30 years, accumulating 525,000 miles. He holds a Class 
A CDL from Colorado. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no 
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Ronald R. Matheson

    Mr. Matheson, 49, has a prosthetic 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, ``US Dept [sic] of Transportation . . . 
Vision is better than 20/40 in the left eye and visual field meets 
requirements.'' Mr. Matheson reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 20 years, accumulating 50,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL 
from Wyoming. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes 
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

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Jason C. Nicklow, Sr.

    Mr. Nicklow, 41, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due 
to a traumatic incident in 1992. 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, ``If a commercial 
vehicle can be driven with one healthy eye with intact visual field 
than he should have sufficient vision to drive [sic].'' Mr. Nicklow 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 11 years, accumulating 
22,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, 
accumulating 15,000 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.

Lawrence M. Taylor

    Mr. Taylor, 38, has had optic atrophy in his left eye since birth. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, light 
perception. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist 
stated, ``As medical professionals, we feel his vision is sufficient to 
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Taylor reported that he has driven 
straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 195,000 miles. He holds an 
operator's license from Rhode Island. His driving record for the last 3 
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a 
CMV.

Eric M. Turton

    Mr. Turton, 34, has had a prosthetic right eye due to micropthalmia 
since birth. 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 opinion Eric Turton has sufficient vision 
to perform his commercial driving tasks.'' Mr. Turton reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 520,000 miles. He 
holds an operator's license from New York. His driving record for the 
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations 
in a CMV.

Kendrick T. Williams

    Mr. Williams, 29, 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, 
``In my professional opinion Kendrick has sufficient vision to perform 
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Williams reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 3 
years, accumulating 390,000 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.

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-2016-0214 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-2016-0214 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: February 27, 2017.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2017-04257 Filed 3-3-17; 8:45 am]
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Christopher L. Depuy (OH) In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
John B. Etheridge (GA) each exemption will be valid for two Washington, DC 20590–0001.
Larry J. Folkerts (IA) years from the effective date unless • Hand Delivery: West Building
Paul W. Hunter (AL) revoked earlier by FMCSA. The Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Ray P. Lenz (IA) exemption will be revoked if the New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
Francis M. McMullin (PA) following occurs: (1) The person fails to DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t.,
Norman Mullins (OH) comply with the terms and conditions Monday through Friday, except Federal
David J. Triplett (KY) of the exemption; (2) the exemption has Holidays.
The drivers were included in one of resulted in a lower level of safety than • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
the following docket Nos: FMCSA– was maintained prior to being granted; Instructions: Each submission must
2004–19477; FMCSA–2010–0327. Their or (3) continuation of the exemption include the Agency name and the
exemptions are effective as of January would not be consistent with the goals docket numbers for this notice. Note
14, 2017, and will expire on January 14, and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and that all comments received will be
2019. 31315. posted without change to http://
As of January 17, 2017, and in www.regulations.gov, including any
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and Issued on: February 27, 2017.
personal information provided. Please
31315, the following 5 individuals have Larry W. Minor,
see the Privacy Act heading below for
satisfied the conditions for obtaining a Associate Administrator for Policy.
further information.
renewed exemption from the vision [FR Doc. 2017–04268 Filed 3–3–17; 8:45 am] Docket: For access to the docket to
requirements (67 FR 68719; 68 FR 2629; BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P read background documents or
69 FR 71100; 72 FR 1053; 73 FR 76440; comments, go to http://
75 FR 80887; 77 FR 76167; 79 FR www.regulations.gov at any time or
74168): DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Room W12–140 on the ground level of
Howard F. Breitkreutz (MN) the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
John E. Evenson (WI) Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
Craig M. Landry (LA) a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through
Kenneth E. Vigue, Jr. (WA) Friday, except Federal holidays. The
Richard A. Winslow (MN) [Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0214]
FDMS is available 24 hours each day,
The drivers were included in docket 365 days each year. If you want
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
No. FMCSA–2002–12844. Their acknowledgment that we received your
Applications; Vision
exemptions are effective as of January comments, please include a self-
17, 2017, and will expire on January 17, AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety addressed, stamped envelope or
2019. Administration (FMCSA), DOT. postcard or print the acknowledgement
As of January 31, 2017, and in ACTION: Notice of applications for page that appears after submitting
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and exemptions; request for comments. comments on-line.
31315, the following 17 individuals Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
have satisfied the conditions for SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
obtaining a renewed exemption from the applications from 14 individuals for from the public to better inform its
vision requirements (69 FR 17263; 69 exemption from the vision requirement rulemaking process. DOT posts these
FR 314477; 70 FR 44946; 71 FR 43557; in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments, without edit, including any
71 FR 63379; 72 FR 1050; 73 FR 42403; Regulations. They are unable to meet personal information the commenter
73 FR 78422; 75 FR 38602; 75 FR 54958; the vision requirement in one eye for provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
75 FR 96737; 75 FR 70078; 75 FR 72863; various reasons. The exemptions will described in the system of records
75 FR 77492; 75 FR 79079; 76 FR 1499; enable these individuals to operate notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
76 FR 2190; 76 FR 5425; 77 FR 60008; commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
77 FR 68202; 77 FR 71671; 77 FR 74733; interstate commerce without meeting FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
78 FR 800; 80 FR 603): the prescribed vision requirement in Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Gary Alvarez (MA) one eye. If granted, the exemptions Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
Donald G. Brock, Jr. (NC) would enable these individuals to fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Leon C. Flynn (TX) qualify as drivers of commercial motor Department of Transportation, 1200
Brett K. Hasty (GA) vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
Garry Layton (TX) DATES: Comments must be received on 113, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
Jimmy R. Mauldin (OK) or before April 5, 2017. All comments
Patrick J. McMillen (WI) Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
will be investigated by FMCSA. The Monday through Friday, except Federal
Anthony Miller (OH)
exemptions will be issued the day after holidays. If you have questions
Rocky Moorhead (NM)
Gary L. Nicholas (MI) the comment period closes. regarding viewing or submitting
Jose M. Saurez (TX) ADDRESSES: You may submit comments material to the docket, contact Docket
Lynn R. Schraeder (IA) bearing the Federal Docket Management Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
Ranjodh Singh (CA) System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Myron A. Smith (MN) 2016–0214 using any of the following
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Ricky Watts (FL) methods: I. Background
Olen L. Williams, Jr. (TN) • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
Richard L. Zacher (OR) http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the FMCSA may grant an exemption from
The drivers were included in docket on-line instructions for submitting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
No. FMCSA–2002–12844. Their comments. Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds
exemptions are effective as of January • Mail: Docket Management Facility; ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a
31, 2017, and will expire on January 31, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 level of safety that is equivalent to or
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achieved absent such exemption.’’ 3 years shows no crashes and no an examination in 2016, his
FMCSA can renew exemptions at the convictions for moving violations in a ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my opinion,
end of each 2-year period. The 14 CMV. this patient has sufficient vision to
individuals listed in this notice have perform the driving tasks required to
Michael D. Greene, Jr.
each requested such an exemption from operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
the vision requirement in 49 CFR Mr. Greene, 35, has poor vision in his Lampasone reported that he has driven
391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers right eye due to inflammation in straight trucks for 20 years,
of CMVs in interstate commerce. childhood. The visual acuity in his right accumulating 1.2 million miles. He
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate eye is hand motion, and in his left eye, holds an operator’s license from New
the qualifications of each applicant to 20/20. Following an examination in York. His driving record for the last 3
determine whether granting an 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘It is years shows no crashes and no
exemption will achieve the required my medical opinion that Mr. Green [sic] convictions for moving violations in a
level of safety mandated by statute. has sufficient vision to perform the CMV.
driving tasks required to operate a
II. Qualifications of Applicants commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Greene Edward H. Lampe
Tyler D. Baseman reported that he has driven straight Mr. Lampe, 52, has had a prosthetic
trucks for 18 years, accumulating 15,000 left eye since childhood. The visual
Mr. Baseman, 31, has had amblyopia miles. He holds an operator’s license
in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
from Vermont. His driving record for the his left eye, no light perception.
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in last 3 years shows no crashes and no
his left eye, 20/70. Following an Following an examination in 2016, his
convictions for moving violations in a ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my opinion
examination in 2016, his optometrist CMV.
stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion Mr. he has stable and sufficient vision to
Baseman has sufficient vision to Cory W. Haupt perform the driving tasks needed to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Mr. Haupt, 47, has had a macular hole
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Lampe reported that he has driven
in his right eye due to a traumatic
Baseman reported that he has driven straight trucks for 19 years,
incident in childhood. The visual acuity
straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating accumulating 190,000 miles. He holds
in his right eye is counting fingers, and
90,000 miles, and tractor-trailer an operator’s license from Oregon. His
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
combinations for 3 years, accumulating driving record for the last 3 years shows
examination in 2016, his optometrist
30,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL no crashes and no convictions for
stated, ‘‘I certify, in my medical
from Minnesota. His driving record for moving violations in a CMV.
opinion, that Mr. Haupt is fully capable
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no and visually competent to operate a Thomas L. Lange
convictions for moving violations in a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Haupt
CMV. Mr. Lange, 66, has had amblyopia in
reported that he has driven straight
his right eye since 2011. The visual
Robert A. Ferrucci trucks for 26 years, accumulating 78,000
acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Mr. Ferrucci, 53, has had amblyopia his left eye, 20/20. Following an
South Dakota. His driving record for the
in his right eye since childhood. The examination in 2016, his optometrist
last 3 years shows no crashes and no
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, stated, ‘‘I do certify that in my medical
convictions for moving violations in a
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an opinion, Mr. Lange has sufficient vision
CMV.
examination in 2016, his optometrist to perform the driving tasks required to
stated, ‘‘In conclusion, Mr. Ferrucci has Joseph E. Jones safely operate a commercial motor
the required, stable vision to perform Mr. Jones, 30, has had a retinal vehicle (CMV).’’ Mr. Lange reported that
the driving tasks required to operate a detachment in his right eye due to Von he has driven tractor-trailer
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Ferrucci Hippel Lindau disease in childhood. combinations for 30 years, accumulating
reported that he has driven straight The visual acuity in his right eye is no 525,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
trucks for 7 years, accumulating 105,000 light perception, and in his left eye, 20/ from Colorado. His driving record for
miles. He holds an operator’s license 20. Following an examination in 2016, the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
from Florida. His driving record for the his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my convictions for moving violations in a
last 3 years shows no crashes and no professional vision [sic], he has good CMV.
convictions for moving violations in a enough vision for any kind of driver’s Ronald R. Matheson
CMV. license including a commercial driver’s
license.’’ Mr. Jones reported that he has Mr. Matheson, 49, has a prosthetic
Gary W. Fields right eye due to a traumatic incident in
driven straight trucks for 1 year,
Mr. Fields, 56, has a cataract in his accumulating 30,000 miles, and tractor- 2003. The visual acuity in his right eye
left eye due to a traumatic incident in trailer combinations for 3 years, is no light perception, and in his left
childhood. The visual acuity in his right accumulating 240,000 miles. He holds a eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, Class A CDL from Georgia. His driving 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘US Dept
counting fingers. Following an record for the last 3 years shows no [sic] of Transportation . . . Vision is
examination in 2016, his optometrist better than 20/40 in the left eye and
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crashes and one conviction for a moving
stated, ‘‘In my opinion he has sufficient violation in a CMV; he failed to obey a visual field meets requirements.’’ Mr.
vision to perform the driving tasks stop sign. Matheson reported that he has driven
required to operate a commercial straight trucks for 20 years,
vehicle.’’ Mr. Fields reported that he has Peter W. Lampasone accumulating 50,000 miles. He holds a
driven straight trucks for 22 years, Mr. Lampasone, 51, has had Class B CDL from Wyoming. His driving
accumulating 1.1 million miles. He amblyopia in his right eye since birth. record for the last 3 years shows no
holds an operator’s license from The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ crashes and no convictions for moving
Virginia. His driving record for the last 50, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following violations in a CMV.

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Section		Notices
Action		Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.
Dates		Comments must be received on or before April 5, 2017. All comments will be investigated by FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued the day after the comment period closes.
Contact		Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, (202) 366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826.
FR Citation		82 FR 12678

82 FR 12678 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 42 (March 6, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration