82 FR 18954 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 77 (April 24, 2017)

Page Range		18954-18956
FR Document		2017-08195

FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 10 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-2017-0016]


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 10 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 May 24, 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-2017-0016 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

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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 10 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

Russel R. Dixon

    Mr. Dixon, 50, 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 2017, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I 
certify that Mr. Dixon has sufficient vision to perform the driving 
tasks required for operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Dixon reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 1.85 
million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years, 
accumulating 416,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Virginia. His 
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction 
for a moving violation in a CMV; he was cited for failure to pay full-
time attention.

Robert A. Fasset

    Mr. Fasset, 51, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/
200. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my 
medical opinion, Mr. Fasset has sufficient vision to perform the 
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Fasset 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 
125,000 miles. He holds a Class CB CDL from Michigan. His driving 
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for 
moving violations in a CMV.

William M. Hanes

    Mr. Hanes, 56, 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/
800. Following an examination in 2017, his optometrist stated, ``I do 
believe Mr. Hanes has sufficient vision to perform the essential tasks 
for operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hanes reported that he has 
driven straight trucks for 37 years, accumulating 2.2 million miles, 
and tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating 150,000 
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.

Ryan P. Lambert

    Mr. Lambert, 37, has had complete loss of vision in his right eye 
due to glaucoma in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is no 
light perception, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination 
in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Ryan Lambert has sufficient vision 
to perform the driving tests required to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Lambert reported that he has driven straight trucks for 
19 years, accumulating 950,000 miles. He holds an operator's license 
from Utah. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Richard D. Patterson

    Mr. Patterson, 60, has had glaucoma in his right eye since 2005. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In 
my opinion, Mr. Patterson has sufficient vision in his left eye to 
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' 
Mr. Robinson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 32 years, 
accumulating 4 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Tennessee. 
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Jonathan W. Pryor

    Mr. Pryor, 34, has an enucleation of his right eye due to a fungal 
infection in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light 
perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 
2017, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Pryor 
has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate 
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Pryor reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 14 years, accumulating 60,000 miles. He holds an operator's 
license from Oklahoma. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no 
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Ernesto Silva

    Mr. Silva, 50, has a prosthetic 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, no light perception. Following an examination in 2016, 
his optometrist stated, ``Patient was blinded by trauma in this eye at 
age 10. He is well adapted, and should be considered to be save [sic] 
to drive commercially, as he has for many years.'' Mr. Silva reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 8,000 
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Mexico. His driving record for 
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

Dennis L. Spence

    Mr. Spence, 72, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. 
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. 
Spence has normal visual acuity in his left eye and has lived with low 
vision in his right eye his entire life . . . It seems reasonable that 
he should be able to operate a commercial vehicle as long as his 
current level of physical and mental health does not decline.'' Mr. 
Spence reported that he has driven straight trucks for 52 years, 
accumulating 780,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 52 
years, accumulating 2.6 million miles. He holds an enhanced driver's 
license from Washington. His driving record for the last 3 years shows 
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

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Gordon R. Ulm

    Mr. Ulm, 72, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. 
Following an examination in 2017, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr. Ulm 
has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate 
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Ulm reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 30 years, accumulating 90,000 miles. He holds an operator's 
license from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no 
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Gary L. Warner

    Mr. Warner, 61, 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 2017, his optometrist stated, 
``Mr. Warner had been driving commercial vehicles for almost 40 years, 
he is completely adapted to his eye injury many years ago and I have no 
visual concerns regarding his safe operation of a commercial vehicle.'' 
Mr. Warner reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 
17 years, accumulating 467,500 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from 
Virginia. 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-2017-0016 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-2017-0016 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: April 17, 2017.
Larry W. Minor,
 Associate Administrator for Policy.
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The qualifications and medical VI. Conclusion ACTION:Notice of applications for
condition of each applicant were stated Based upon its evaluation of the 28 exemptions; request for comments.
and discussed in detail in the March 7, exemption applications, FMCSA
2017, Federal Register notice and they SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of
exempts the following drivers from the applications from 10 individuals for
will not be repeated in this notice. diabetes requirement in 49 CFR exemption from the vision requirement
III. Discussion of Comments 391.41(b)(3): in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Larry A. Acton (KS) Regulations. They are unable to meet
FMCSA received no comments in this Matthew M. Bauer (MI)
proceeding. the vision requirement in one eye for
Gerald T. Booth (NY) various reasons. The exemptions will
IV. Basis for Exemption Determination Jeremy D. Carpenter (AL) enable these individuals to operate
David L. Carraway (NC)
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, Mitchell S. Crites (OH) commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in
FMCSA may grant an exemption from Martin K. Dennis (PA) interstate commerce without meeting
the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR Ryan E. Dickinson (NY) the prescribed vision requirement in
391.41(b)(3) if the exemption is likely to John T. Edmiston (TX) one eye. If granted, the exemptions
achieve an equivalent or greater level of Malcolm C. Ferriell (IN) would enable these individuals to
safety than would be achieved without Saul Gates, III (TX) qualify as drivers of commercial motor
the exemption. The exemption allows Paul S. Hare (VA) vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.
the applicants to operate CMVs in Jimmie E. Johnson (IN) DATES: Comments must be received on
interstate commerce. Ronald A. Karr (SD) or before May 24, 2017. All comments
David A. Morrill (ME) will be investigated by FMCSA. The
To evaluate the effect of these
Parker L. Pearce (TX) exemptions will be issued the day after
exemptions on safety, FMCSA Raymond L. Ramsey (NH)
considered medical reports about the the comment period closes.
Ronald A. Routh (OK)
applicants’ ITDM and vision, and Sean R. Shakespeare (NV) ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
reviewed the treating endocrinologists’ Ryan B. Silva (MA) bearing the Federal Docket Management
medical opinion related to the ability of Kent A. Smith (KS) System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
the driver to safely operate a CMV while Zachary C. Smith (MT) 2017–0016 using any of the following
using insulin. Jennifer S. Starr (OR) methods:
Consequently, FMCSA finds that in Benjamin T. Weinheimer, Jr. (TX) • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
each case exempting these applicants Walter D. West (MO) http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR John K. Windler (IN) on-line instructions for submitting
391.41(b)(3) is likely to achieve a level Kathy A. Wofford (GA) comments.
of safety equal to that existing without Shawn L. Wood (CO) • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
the exemption. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
and 31315 each exemption is valid for New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
V. Conditions and Requirements two years unless revoked earlier by Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
The terms and conditions of the FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked Washington, DC 20590–0001.
exemption will be provided to the if the following occurs: (1) The person • Hand Delivery: West Building
applicants in the exemption document fails to comply with the terms and Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
and they include the following: (1) That conditions of the exemption; (2) the New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
each individual submit a quarterly exemption has resulted in a lower level DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t.,
monitoring checklist completed by the of safety than was maintained before it Monday through Friday, except Federal
treating endocrinologist as well as an was granted; or (3) continuation of the Holidays.
annual checklist with a comprehensive exemption would not be consistent with • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
medical evaluation; (2) that each the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. Instructions: Each submission must
individual reports within 2 business 31136(e) and 31315. If the exemption is include the Agency name and the
days of occurrence, all episodes of still effective at the end of the 2-year docket numbers for this notice. Note
severe hypoglycemia, significant period, the person may apply to FMCSA that all comments received will be
complications, or inability to manage for a renewal under procedures in effect posted without change to http://
diabetes; also, any involvement in an at that time. www.regulations.gov, including any
accident or any other adverse event in Issued on: April 17, 2017. personal information provided. Please
a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or Larry W. Minor, see the Privacy Act heading below for
not it is related to an episode of Associate Administrator for Policy. further information.
hypoglycemia; (3) that each individual Docket: For access to the docket to
[FR Doc. 2017–08194 Filed 4–21–17; 8:45 am]
provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s read background documents or
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
or optometrist’s report to the medical comments, go to http://
examiner at the time of the annual www.regulations.gov at any time or
medical examination; and (4) that each DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Room W12–140 on the ground level of
individual provide a copy of the annual the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
medical certification to the employer for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
retention in the driver’s qualification a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through
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file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s Friday, except Federal holidays. The
qualification file if he/she is self- [Docket No. FMCSA–2017–0016] FDMS is available 24 hours each day,
employed. The driver must also have a 365 days each year. If you want
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page that appears after submitting violation in a CMV; he was cited for has driven straight trucks for 32 years,
comments on-line. failure to pay full-time attention. accumulating 4 million miles. He holds
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 a Class A CDL from Tennessee. His
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments Robert A. Fasset
driving record for the last 3 years shows
from the public to better inform its Mr. Fasset, 51, has had amblyopia in no crashes and no convictions for
rulemaking process. DOT posts these his left eye since childhood. The visual moving violations in a CMV.
comments, without edit, including any acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in
personal information the commenter his left eye, 20/200. Following an Jonathan W. Pryor
provides, to www.regulations.gov, as examination in 2016, his optometrist
Mr. Pryor, 34, has an enucleation of
described in the system of records stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Mr.
Fasset has sufficient vision to perform his right eye due to a fungal infection in
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
the driving tasks required to operate a childhood. The visual acuity in his right
be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Fasset eye is no light perception, and in his left
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
reported that he has driven straight eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical 2017, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In
Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, trucks for 5 years, accumulating 125,000
miles. He holds a Class CB CDL from my medical opinion, Mr. Pryor has
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, sufficient vision to perform the driving
Department of Transportation, 1200 Michigan. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no tasks required to operate a commercial
New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– vehicle.’’ Mr. Pryor reported that he has
113, Washington, DC 20590–0001. convictions for moving violations in a
CMV. driven straight trucks for 14 years,
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., accumulating 60,000 miles. He holds an
Monday through Friday, except Federal William M. Hanes operator’s license from Oklahoma. His
holidays. If you have questions
Mr. Hanes, 56, has had amblyopia in driving record for the last 3 years shows
regarding viewing or submitting
his left eye since childhood. The visual no crashes and no convictions for
material to the docket, contact Docket
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in moving violations in a CMV.
Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
his left eye, 20/800. Following an
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Ernesto Silva
examination in 2017, his optometrist
I. Background stated, ‘‘I do believe Mr. Hanes has Mr. Silva, 50, has a prosthetic in his
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, sufficient vision to perform the essential left eye due to a traumatic incident in
FMCSA may grant an exemption from tasks for operating a commercial childhood. The visual acuity in his right
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety vehicle.’’ Mr. Hanes reported that he has eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light
Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds driven straight trucks for 37 years, perception. Following an examination
‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a accumulating 2.2 million miles, and in 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Patient
level of safety that is equivalent to or tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years, was blinded by trauma in this eye at age
greater than the level that would be accumulating 150,000 miles. He holds a 10. He is well adapted, and should be
achieved absent such exemption.’’ Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving considered to be save [sic] to drive
FMCSA can renew exemptions at the record for the last 3 years shows no commercially, as he has for many
end of each 2-year period. The 10 crashes and no convictions for moving years.’’ Mr. Silva reported that he has
individuals listed in this notice have violations in a CMV. driven straight trucks for 10 years,
each requested such an exemption from Ryan P. Lambert accumulating 8,000 miles. He holds a
the vision requirement in 49 CFR Class A CDL from New Mexico. His
Mr. Lambert, 37, has had complete
391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers driving record for the last 3 years shows
loss of vision in his right eye due to
of CMVs in interstate commerce. no crashes and no convictions for
glaucoma in childhood. The visual
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate moving violations in a CMV.
acuity in his right eye is no light
the qualifications of each applicant to
perception, and in his left eye, 20/15. Dennis L. Spence
determine whether granting an
Following an examination in 2016, his
exemption will achieve the required Mr. Spence, 72, has had amblyopia in
optometrist stated, ‘‘Ryan Lambert has
level of safety mandated by statute. his right eye since childhood. The
sufficient vision to perform the driving
II. Qualifications of Applicants tests required to operate a commercial visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400,
vehicle.’’ Mr. Lambert reported that he and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
Russel R. Dixon examination in 2016, his optometrist
has driven straight trucks for 19 years,
Mr. Dixon, 50, has had amblyopia in accumulating 950,000 miles. He holds stated, ‘‘Mr. Spence has normal visual
his left eye since childhood. The visual an operator’s license from Utah. His acuity in his left eye and has lived with
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in driving record for the last 3 years shows low vision in his right eye his entire life
his left eye, 20/200. Following an no crashes and no convictions for . . . It seems reasonable that he should
examination in 2017, his moving violations in a CMV. be able to operate a commercial vehicle
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘I certify that as long as his current level of physical
Mr. Dixon has sufficient vision to Richard D. Patterson and mental health does not decline.’’
perform the driving tasks required for Mr. Patterson, 60, has had glaucoma Mr. Spence reported that he has driven
operating a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. in his right eye since 2005. The visual straight trucks for 52 years,
Dixon reported that he has driven acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in accumulating 780,000 miles, and
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straight trucks for 35 years, his left eye, 20/20. Following an tractor-trailer combinations for 52 years,
accumulating 1.85 million miles, and examination in 2016, his accumulating 2.6 million miles. He
tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years, ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my opinion, holds an enhanced driver’s license from
accumulating 416,000 miles. He holds a Mr. Patterson has sufficient vision in his Washington. His driving record for the
Class A CDL from Virginia. His driving left eye to perform the driving tasks last 3 years shows no crashes and no
record for the last 3 years shows no required to operate a commercial convictions for moving violations in a
crashes and one conviction for a moving vehicle.’’ Mr. Robinson reported that he CMV.

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Section		Notices
Action		Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.
Dates		Comments must be received on or before May 24, 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 18954

82 FR 18954 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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