82 FR 20962 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 85 (May 4, 2017)

Page Range		20962-20966
FR Document		2017-09000
FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 36 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-2017-0017]


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 36 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 June 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-2017-0017 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 36 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

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exemption will achieve the required level of safety mandated by 
statute.

II. Qualifications of Applicants

David A. Buchanan

    Mr. Buchanan, 46, has chorioretinal scarring in his left eye due to 
a traumatic incident in 2013. 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, ``Also, Mr. Buchanan's overall vision with both 
eyes is normal 20/20. I think he should be able to perform the driving 
tests required for his commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Buchanan reported that 
he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 90,000 miles, 
and tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 300,000 
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from South Carolina. His driving record 
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

Brian E. Burrows

    Mr. Burrows, 45, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/125. 
Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my 
medical opinion, this patient has sufficient vision to safely perform 
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Burrows reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 840,000 
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.

Esta Cadet

    Mr. Cadet, 41, 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/
25. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, 
``Therefore, both his visual acuity and color vision meet the standards 
to qualify him to operate a commercial vehicle under the DOT regulation 
provided.'' Mr. Cadet reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 
years, accumulating 34,000 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.

Gary G. Colby

    Mr. Colby, 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, 20/400. 
Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Gary has no 
peripheral vision defects and is capable of operating a commercial 
vehicle in all conditions.'' Mr. Colby reported that he has driven 
straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 400,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 8 years, accumulating 400,000 miles. He holds 
a Class A CDL from Utah. His driving record for the last 3 years shows 
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Herman A. Davis

    Mr. Davis, 43, has exotropia and scarring in his right eye due to a 
traumatic incident in 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, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Davis DOES [sic] 
have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate 
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Davis reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 20 years, accumulating 108,000 miles, and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 5 years, accumulating 5,000 miles. He holds a Class A 
CDL from Alabama. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no 
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Brandon G. Dills

    Mr. Dills, 33, has had a 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, ``He demonstrates sufficient vision abilities 
to pass a commercial driving license exam.'' Mr. Dills reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 250,000 miles, 
and buses for 10 years, accumulating 20,000 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 L. Fricke

    Mr. Fricke, 34, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to 
a traumatic incident in 2002. 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, ``His vision in the left eye is 
excellent uncorrected and, in my opinion, is sufficient to perform the 
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Fricke 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 
32,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 12 years, 
accumulating 48,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from North 
Dakota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 2 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV; in the first incident, he 
exceeded the speed limit by 20 mph, and in the second incident he 
exceeded the speed limit by 15 mph.

Scott J. Geritano

    Mr. Geritano, 55, has had glaucoma in his left eye since 2013. 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, ``Therefore, 
based on the testing above, he does have sufficient vision to perform 
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Geritano reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12 years, 
accumulating 300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 19 
years, accumulating 1.5 million 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.

Jonathen M. Gilligan

    Mr. Gilligan, 29, has had a degenerated globe in his left eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left 
eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2016, his 
optometrist stated, ``Jonathan [sic] has satisfactorily undertaken and 
passed the necessary requirements for CDL driving certification. Tests 
have proven stability and clearly demonstrates sufficient vision to 
perform the driving tasks required to operate a COMMERCIAL [sic] 
vehicle.'' Mr. Gilligan reported that he has driven straight trucks for 
6 years, accumulating 150,000 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.

Jeffrey J. Graham

    Mr. Graham, 47, has had a choroidal neovascular membrane in his 
right eye since 2013. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/250, and 
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his 
optometrist stated, ``Therefore, I will certify, in my medical opinion, 
that Jeffrey has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' 
Mr. Graham reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 
29 years, accumulating 2.9 million miles. He holds a Class E CA CDL 
from Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes 
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

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Dustin L. Hawkins

    Mr. Hawkins, 29, has had coats disease in his right eye since 
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 
optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Hawkins has sufficient 
vision in his left eye to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hawkins 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating 
140,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years, 
accumulating 94,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri. His 
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions 
for moving violations in a CMV.

Michael S. Higham

    Mr. Higham, 62, has retinal detachment in his right eye since 2012. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is light perception, and in his left 
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist 
stated, ``The visual acuity is normal and there are no abnormalities in 
the left eye . . . There are no deficiencies that would not allow him 
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Higham reported that he has 
driven tractor-trailer combinations for 39 years, accumulating 3.32 
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.

Travis R. Honzel

    Mr. Honzel, 36, has optic nerve damage in his left eye since birth. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
400. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my 
opinion, patient has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks 
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Honzel reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 20,000 miles, and 
tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years, accumulating 40,000 miles. He 
holds a Class A CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3 
years shows 1 crash and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Lloyd M. Hoover

    Mr. Hoover, 50, has had a macular scar in his right eye due to 
histoplasmosis in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
200, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2016, his 
optometrist stated, ``Mr. Hoover also has visual fields extending to 
120 degrees in the horizontal and in my opinion has sufficient vision 
to perform the tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Hoover reported that he has driven straight trucks for 33 years, 
accumulating 16.5 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 
32 years, accumulating 16 million 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.

Roy W. Houser, II

    Mr. Houser, 52, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. 
Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my 
professional opinion, Mr. Houser has sufficient vision to perform the 
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Houser 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 36 years, accumulating 
540,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 31 years, 
accumulating 4.03 million miles. He holds an operator's license from 
North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no 
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Maurice R. Jones, Jr.

    Mr. Jones, 65, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. 
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, ``Vision 
is sufficient to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Jones reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 28,000 
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.

Robert B. Jordahl

    Mr. Jordahl, 66, has had age-related macular degeneration in his 
left eye since 2006. 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, ``I certify, that in my medical opinion this 
patient has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to 
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Jordahl reported that he has driven 
straight trucks for 45 years, accumulating 225,000 miles and tractor-
trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 1.8 million miles. He 
holds a Class A CDL from North Dakota. His driving record for the last 
3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a 
CMV.

Damian Klyza

    Mr. Klyza, 34, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``It is 
my professional opinion that he is visually capable of driving a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Klyza reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 6 years, accumulating 210,000 miles. He holds an operator's 
license from New Jersey. His driving record for the last 3 years shows 
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

John J. Lackey

    Mr. Lackey, 48, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic 
incident in 1993. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in 
his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2016, 
his optometrist stated, ``Pt [sic] is observed to have sufficient 
vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lackey reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 22 years, accumulating 330,000 miles, 
and tractor-trailer combinations for 22 years, accumulating 330,000 
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.

Zachary J. McCluskey

    Mr. McCluskey, 21, 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, 
``Given the chronic status of his visual acuity, patient likely 
competent to drive commercially but, [sic] patient must be cleared 
through the DOT.'' Mr. McCluskey reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 3 years, accumulating 16,500 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.

Adam Merges

    Mr. Merges, 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/
150. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``He 
has low vision OS from abmlyolpia [sic] which is a congenital condition 
and stable for life. He meets all criteria set out by your department 
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Merges reported that he has 
driven straight trucks for 26 years, accumulating 702,000 miles, and 
tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years,

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accumulating 26,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from 
Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Jimmy L. Metcalf

    Mr. Metcalf, 77, has optic nerve damage in his left eye due to a 
traumatic incident in 1950. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
25, and in his left eye, 20/150. Following an examination in 2016, his 
optometrist stated, ``There are no issues which would inhibit 
COMMERCIAL [sic] driving abilities based on visual performance of the 
right eye.'' Mr. Metcalf reported that he has driven tractor-trailer 
combinations for 44 years, accumulating 1.76 million 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.

John R. Miller

    Mr. Miller, 60, has a macular scar in his right eye due to a 
traumatic incident in 1981. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
200, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his 
ophthalmologist stated, ``I feel that Mr. Miller has sufficient vision 
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Miller reported that he has 
driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 1 million 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.

David G. Neff

    Mr. Neff, 48, has had optic atrophy in his left eye since 2012. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/40. 
Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my 
medical opinion, David has sufficient vision to perform the driving 
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Neff reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 312,000 
miles. He holds an operator's license from Kentucky. His driving record 
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

Matthew J. Neufer

    Mr. Neufer, 33, 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, ``My 
opinion is that Mr. Neufer is able to visually perform the duties 
mentioned in the letter for operating commercial vehicles.'' Mr. Neufer 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 
600,000 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.

Vincent R. Neville

    Mr. Neville, 46, 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, ``In my 
medical opinion, Vince has sufficient vision and can safely perform the 
driving tasks required to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. 
Neville reported that he has driven straight trucks for 16 years, 
accumulating 24,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 11 
years, accumulating 11,000 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.

Willie L. Nez, Jr.

    Mr. Nez, 49, had his right eye enucleated due to a malignancy in 
2005. 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 opinion, he has the visual capacity to 
perform his driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Nez 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 26 years, accumulating 
2.6 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years, 
accumulating 6.5 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Utah. His 
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions 
for moving violations in a CMV.

Kevin B. Patterson

    Mr. Patterson, 54, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due 
to malignant melanoma in 1991. 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 that Mr. Patterson does 
have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate 
a CMV. Mr. Patterson reported that he has driven tractor-trailer 
combinations for 26 years, accumulating 1.69 million 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.

Stuart W. Penner

    Mr. Penner, 66, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to 
absolute glaucoma 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 optometrist stated, ``It is my professional 
opinion that Mr. Penner has sufficient vision to perform the driving 
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Penner reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 50 years, accumulating 750,000 
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 
600,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Kansas. His driving record 
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

Brock E. Peterson

    Mr. Peterson, 41, 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, 
``It is my medical opinion that Mr. Brock Peterson has sufficient 
vision with glasses to perform all the driving tasks required to 
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Peterson reported that he has 
driven straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating 22,400 miles, tractor-
trailer combinations for 7 years, accumulating 22,400 miles, and buses 
for 7 years, accumulating 22,400 miles. He holds an operator's license 
from North Dakota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no 
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Efren J. Soliz

    Mr. Soliz, 48, has a 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, ``This patient has sufficient visual field to 
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Soliz reported that he has driven 
straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 180,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 27 years, accumulating 2 million 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.

Anthony J.M. Thornburg

    Mr. Thornburg, 38, has central vision loss in his right eye due to 
a traumatic incident in 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, ``In my professional opinion, Mr. 
Thornburg has sufficient vision to operate a commercial motor vehicle 
safely'' Mr.

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Thornburg reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, 
accumulating 225,000 miles. He holds a chauffer's license from 
Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Eric J. Wickman

    Mr. Wickman, 47, had his right eye enucleated due to a traumatic 
incident in 1996. 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 summary, given the stable nature of 
Eric's visual deficiency and stable ocular health of his left eye, I 
feel that Eric functions well and is fully able to perform all driving 
tasks without restriction at this time.'' Mr. Wickman reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 22 years, accumulating 3.3 million 
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 22 years, accumulating 3.3 
million miles. He holds a Class CA CDL from Michigan. His driving 
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for 
moving violations in a CMV.

Don S. Williams

    Mr. Williams, 58, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic 
incident 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 optometrist stated, ``It is therefore my opinion that Mr. 
Williams has full field of vision and would not have difficulty driving 
any type of motor vehicle.'' Mr. Williams reported that he has driven 
straight trucks for 12 years, accumulating 480,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 8 years, accumulating 880,000 miles. He holds 
an operator's license from Alabama. His driving record for the last 3 
years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation in a 
CMV; he exceeded the speed limit by 9 mph.

Garfield M. Williams

    Mr. Williams, 40, has had amblyopia in his right eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his 
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist 
stated, ``It is in my opinion that Mr. Williams does have sufficient 
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial 
vehicle and will have no difficulty seeing at night.'' Mr. Williams 
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 7 years, 
accumulating 297,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. 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 traffic control 
device.

James J. Wyles

    Mr. Wyles, 39, has had amblyopia in his right eye since 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, 
``He has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Wyles 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 23 years, accumulating 
644,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years, 
accumulating 120,000 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

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notice, indicate the specific section of this document to which each 
comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or 
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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.
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    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

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as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov and 
insert the docket number FMCSA-2017-0017 in the ``Keyword'' box and 
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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 27, 2017.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2017-09000 Filed 5-3-17; 8:45 am]
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exemption will achieve the required has no peripheral vision defects and is North Dakota. His driving record for the
level of safety mandated by statute. capable of operating a commercial last 3 years shows no crashes and 2
vehicle in all conditions.’’ Mr. Colby convictions for moving violations in a
II. Qualifications of Applicants
reported that he has driven straight CMV; in the first incident, he exceeded
David A. Buchanan trucks for 8 years, accumulating 400,000 the speed limit by 20 mph, and in the
Mr. Buchanan, 46, has chorioretinal miles, and tractor-trailer combinations second incident he exceeded the speed
scarring in his left eye due to a for 8 years, accumulating 400,000 miles. limit by 15 mph.
traumatic incident in 2013. The visual He holds a Class A CDL from Utah. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows Scott J. Geritano
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
his left eye, 20/200. Following an no crashes and no convictions for Mr. Geritano, 55, has had glaucoma in
examination in 2016, his optometrist moving violations in a CMV.
his left eye since 2013. The visual acuity
stated, ‘‘Also, Mr. Buchanan’s overall Herman A. Davis in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
vision with both eyes is normal 20/20. eye, 20/70. Following an examination in
Mr. Davis, 43, has exotropia and
I think he should be able to perform the 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Therefore,
scarring in his right eye due to a
driving tests required for his based on the testing above, he does have
traumatic incident in childhood. The
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Buchanan sufficient vision to perform the driving
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400,
reported that he has driven straight tasks required to operate a commercial
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
trucks for 6 years, accumulating 90,000 vehicle.’’ Mr. Geritano reported that he
examination in 2016, his optometrist
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations has driven straight trucks for 12 years,
stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Mr.
for 15 years, accumulating 300,000 accumulating 300,000 miles, and
Davis DOES [sic] have sufficient vision
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from tractor-trailer combinations for 19 years,
to perform the driving tasks required to
South Carolina. His driving record for accumulating 1.5 million miles. He
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no holds a Class A CDL from North
Davis reported that he has driven
convictions for moving violations in a Carolina. His driving record for the last
straight trucks for 20 years,
CMV. 3 years shows no crashes and no
accumulating 108,000 miles, and
Brian E. Burrows tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years, convictions for moving violations in a
Mr. Burrows, 45, has had amblyopia accumulating 5,000 miles. He holds a CMV.
in his left eye since birth. The visual Class A CDL from Alabama. His driving
Jonathen M. Gilligan
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in record for the last 3 years shows no
his left eye, 20/125. Following an crashes and no convictions for moving Mr. Gilligan, 29, has had a
examination in 2016, his optometrist violations in a CMV. degenerated globe in his left eye since
stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, this Brandon G. Dills childhood. The visual acuity in his right
patient has sufficient vision to safely eye is 20/30, and in his left eye, light
perform tasks required to operate a Mr. Dills, 33, has had a prosthetic left
perception. Following an examination
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Burrows eye due to a traumatic incident in
in 2016, his optometrist stated,
reported that he has driven straight childhood. The visual acuity in his right
‘‘Jonathan [sic] has satisfactorily
trucks for 20 years, accumulating eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light
undertaken and passed the necessary
840,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL perception. Following an examination
requirements for CDL driving
from Texas. His driving record for the in 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘He
certification. Tests have proven stability
last 3 years shows no crashes and no demonstrates sufficient vision abilities
and clearly demonstrates sufficient
convictions for moving violations in a to pass a commercial driving license
vision to perform the driving tasks
CMV. exam.’’ Mr. Dills reported that he has
required to operate a COMMERCIAL
driven straight trucks for 10 years,
Esta Cadet [sic] vehicle.’’ Mr. Gilligan reported that
accumulating 250,000 miles, and buses
he has driven straight trucks for 6 years,
Mr. Cadet, 41, has had amblyopia in for 10 years, accumulating 20,000 miles.
accumulating 150,000 miles. He holds a
his right eye since childhood. The He holds a Class A CDL from North
Class AM CDL from New York. His
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, Carolina. His driving record for the last
driving record for the last 3 years shows
and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an 3 years shows no crashes and no
no crashes and no convictions for
examination in 2016, his optometrist convictions for moving violations in a
moving violations in a CMV.
stated, ‘‘Therefore, both his visual CMV.
acuity and color vision meet the Jeremy L. Fricke Jeffrey J. Graham
standards to qualify him to operate a
commercial vehicle under the DOT Mr. Fricke, 34, has complete loss of Mr. Graham, 47, has had a choroidal
regulation provided.’’ Mr. Cadet vision in his right eye due to a traumatic neovascular membrane in his right eye
reported that he has driven straight incident in 2002. The visual acuity in since 2013. The visual acuity in his
trucks for 3 years, accumulating 34,000 his right eye is no light perception, and right eye is 20/250, and in his left eye,
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from in his left eye, 20/15. Following an 20/20. Following an examination in
Florida. His driving record for the last examination in 2016, his optometrist 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Therefore,
3 years shows no crashes and no stated, ‘‘His vision in the left eye is I will certify, in my medical opinion,
convictions for moving violations in a excellent uncorrected and, in my that Jeffrey has sufficient vision to
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CMV. opinion, is sufficient to perform the operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
driving tasks required to operate a Graham reported that he has driven
Gary G. Colby commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Fricke tractor-trailer combinations for 29 years,
Mr. Colby, 53, has had amblyopia in reported that he has driven straight accumulating 2.9 million miles. He
his left eye since birth. The visual acuity trucks for 8 years, accumulating 32,000 holds a Class E CA CDL from Michigan.
in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left miles, and tractor-trailer combinations His driving record for the last 3 years
eye, 20/400. Following an examination for 12 years, accumulating 48,000 miles. shows no crashes and no convictions for
in 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Gary He holds an operator’s license from moving violations in a CMV.

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Dustin L. Hawkins vehicle.’’ Mr. Hoover reported that he Damian Klyza
Mr. Hawkins, 29, has had coats has driven straight trucks for 33 years, Mr. Klyza, 34, has had amblyopia in
disease in his right eye since childhood. accumulating 16.5 million miles, and his left eye since childhood. The visual
The visual acuity in his right eye is no tractor-trailer combinations for 32 years, acuity in his right eye is 20/150, and in
light perception, and in his left eye, 20/ accumulating 16 million miles. He his left eye, 20/20. Following an
20. Following an examination in 2016, holds an operator’s license from examination in 2016, his optometrist
his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical Pennsylvania. His driving record for the stated, ‘‘It is my professional opinion
opinion, Mr. Hawkins has sufficient last 3 years shows no crashes and no that he is visually capable of driving a
vision in his left eye to operate a convictions for moving violations in a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Klyza
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Hawkins CMV. reported that he has driven straight
reported that he has driven straight Roy W. Houser, II trucks for 6 years, accumulating 210,000
trucks for 7 years, accumulating 140,000 miles. He holds an operator’s license
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations Mr. Houser, 52, has had amblyopia in from New Jersey. His driving record for
for 2 years, accumulating 94,000 miles. his left eye since birth. The visual acuity the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri. in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left convictions for moving violations in a
His driving record for the last 3 years eye, 20/400. Following an examination CMV.
shows no crashes and no convictions for in 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my John J. Lackey
moving violations in a CMV. professional opinion, Mr. Houser has
Mr. Lackey, 48, has a prosthetic left
Michael S. Higham sufficient vision to perform the driving
eye due to a traumatic incident in 1993.
tasks required to operate a commercial
Mr. Higham, 62, has retinal The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
vehicle.’’ Mr. Houser reported that he
detachment in his right eye since 2012. 25, and in his left eye, no light
has driven straight trucks for 36 years,
The visual acuity in his right eye is light perception. Following an examination
perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. accumulating 540,000 miles, and in 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Pt [sic]
Following an examination in 2016, his tractor-trailer combinations for 31 years, is observed to have sufficient vision to
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘The visual accumulating 4.03 million miles. He operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
acuity is normal and there are no holds an operator’s license from North Lackey reported that he has driven
abnormalities in the left eye . . . There Carolina. His driving record for the last straight trucks for 22 years,
are no deficiencies that would not allow 3 years shows no crashes and no accumulating 330,000 miles, and
him to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ convictions for moving violations in a tractor-trailer combinations for 22 years,
Mr. Higham reported that he has driven CMV. accumulating 330,000 miles. He holds a
tractor-trailer combinations for 39 years, Maurice R. Jones, Jr. Class A CDL from California. His
accumulating 3.32 million miles. He driving record for the last 3 years shows
holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His Mr. Jones, 65, has had amblyopia in no crashes and no convictions for
driving record for the last 3 years shows his right eye since childhood. The moving violations in a CMV.
no crashes and no convictions for visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, Zachary J. McCluskey
moving violations in a CMV. and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2016, his optometrist Mr. McCluskey, 21, has had
Travis R. Honzel amblyopia in his left eye since
stated, ‘‘Vision is sufficient to operate a
Mr. Honzel, 36, has optic nerve commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Jones reported childhood. The visual acuity in his right
damage in his left eye since birth. The that he has driven straight trucks for 14 eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/200.
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, years, accumulating 28,000 miles. He Following an examination in 2016, his
and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an holds an operator’s license from optometrist stated, ‘‘Given the chronic
examination in 2016, his optometrist Maryland. His driving record for the last status of his visual acuity, patient likely
stated, ‘‘In my opinion, patient has 3 years shows no crashes and no competent to drive commercially but,
sufficient vision to perform the driving convictions for moving violations in a [sic] patient must be cleared through the
tasks required to operate a commercial CMV. DOT.’’ Mr. McCluskey reported that he
vehicle.’’ Mr. Honzel reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years,
has driven straight trucks for 4 years, Robert B. Jordahl accumulating 16,500 miles. He holds an
accumulating 20,000 miles, and tractor- operator’s license from Pennsylvania.
trailer combinations for 4 years, Mr. Jordahl, 66, has had age-related His driving record for the last 3 years
accumulating 40,000 miles. He holds a macular degeneration in his left eye shows no crashes and no convictions for
Class A CDL from California. His since 2006. The visual acuity in his moving violations in a CMV.
driving record for the last 3 years shows right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
20/70. Following an examination in Adam Merges
1 crash and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV. 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘I certify, Mr. Merges, 53, has had amblyopia in
that in my medical opinion this patient his left eye since childhood. The visual
Lloyd M. Hoover has sufficient vision to perform the acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
Mr. Hoover, 50, has had a macular driving tasks required to operate a his left eye, 20/150. Following an
scar in his right eye due to commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Jordahl examination in 2016, his
histoplasmosis in childhood. The visual reported that he has driven straight ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘He has low
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acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in trucks for 45 years, accumulating vision OS from abmlyolpia [sic] which
his left eye, 20/15. Following an 225,000 miles and tractor-trailer is a congenital condition and stable for
examination in 2016, his optometrist combinations for 30 years, accumulating life. He meets all criteria set out by your
stated, ‘‘Mr. Hoover also has visual 1.8 million miles. He holds a Class A department to operate a commercial
fields extending to 120 degrees in the CDL from North Dakota. His driving vehicle.’’ Mr. Merges reported that he
horizontal and in my opinion has record for the last 3 years shows no has driven straight trucks for 26 years,
sufficient vision to perform the tasks crashes and no convictions for moving accumulating 702,000 miles, and
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accumulating 26,000 miles. He holds an reported that he has driven straight acuity in his right eye is no light
operator’s license from Minnesota. His trucks for 5 years, accumulating 600,000 perception, and in his left eye, 20/20.
driving record for the last 3 years shows miles. He holds an operator’s license Following an examination in 2016, his
no crashes and no convictions for from Pennsylvania. His driving record optometrist stated, ‘‘It is my
moving violations in a CMV. for the last 3 years shows no crashes and professional opinion that Mr. Penner
no convictions for moving violations in has sufficient vision to perform the
Jimmy L. Metcalf driving tasks required to operate a
a CMV.
Mr. Metcalf, 77, has optic nerve commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Penner
damage in his left eye due to a traumatic Vincent R. Neville reported that he has driven straight
incident in 1950. The visual acuity in Mr. Neville, 46, has had amblyopia in trucks for 50 years, accumulating
his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, his left eye since childhood. The visual 750,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
20/150. Following an examination in acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in combinations for 20 years, accumulating
2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘There are his left eye, 20/60. Following an 600,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
no issues which would inhibit examination in 2016, his optometrist from Kansas. His driving record for the
COMMERCIAL [sic] driving abilities stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Vince last 3 years shows no crashes and no
based on visual performance of the right has sufficient vision and can safely convictions for moving violations in a
eye.’’ Mr. Metcalf reported that he has perform the driving tasks required to CMV.
driven tractor-trailer combinations for operate a commercial motor vehicle.’’
Brock E. Peterson
44 years, accumulating 1.76 million Mr. Neville reported that he has driven
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from straight trucks for 16 years, Mr. Peterson, 41, has had amblyopia
North Carolina. His driving record for accumulating 24,000 miles, and tractor- in his right eye since childhood. The
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no trailer combinations for 11 years, visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80,
convictions for moving violations in a accumulating 11,000 miles. He holds a and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
CMV. Class A CDL from Minnesota. His examination in 2016, his optometrist
driving record for the last 3 years shows stated, ‘‘It is my medical opinion that
John R. Miller Mr. Brock Peterson has sufficient vision
no crashes and no convictions for
Mr. Miller, 60, has a macular scar in moving violations in a CMV. with glasses to perform all the driving
his right eye due to a traumatic incident tasks required to operate a commercial
in 1981. The visual acuity in his right Willie L. Nez, Jr. vehicle.’’ Mr. Peterson reported that he
eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/20. Mr. Nez, 49, had his right eye has driven straight trucks for 7 years,
Following an examination in 2016, his enucleated due to a malignancy in 2005. accumulating 22,400 miles, tractor-
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘I feel that Mr. The visual acuity in his right eye is no trailer combinations for 7 years,
Miller has sufficient vision to operate a light perception, and in his left eye, 20/ accumulating 22,400 miles, and buses
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Miller 20. Following an examination in 2016, for 7 years, accumulating 22,400 miles.
reported that he has driven straight his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my He holds an operator’s license from
trucks for 40 years, accumulating 1 opinion, he has the visual capacity to North Dakota. His driving record for the
million miles. He holds an operator’s perform his driving tasks to operate a last 3 years shows no crashes and no
license from Pennsylvania. His driving commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Nez reported convictions for moving violations in a
record for the last 3 years shows no that he has driven straight trucks for 26 CMV.
crashes and no convictions for moving years, accumulating 2.6 million miles,
Efren J. Soliz
violations in a CMV. and tractor-trailer combinations for 26
years, accumulating 6.5 million miles. Mr. Soliz, 48, has a prosthetic left eye
David G. Neff due to a traumatic incident in
He holds a Class A CDL from Utah. His
Mr. Neff, 48, has had optic atrophy in driving record for the last 3 years shows childhood. The visual acuity in his right
his left eye since 2012. The visual acuity no crashes and no convictions for eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light
in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left moving violations in a CMV. perception. Following an examination
eye, 20/40. Following an examination in in 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘This
2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my Kevin B. Patterson patient has sufficient visual field to
medical opinion, David has sufficient Mr. Patterson, 54, has complete loss of operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
vision to perform the driving tasks vision in his left eye due to malignant Soliz reported that he has driven
required to operate a commercial melanoma in 1991. The visual acuity in straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating
vehicle.’’ Mr. Neff reported that he has his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 180,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
driven straight trucks for 6 years, no light perception. Following an combinations for 27 years, accumulating
accumulating 312,000 miles. He holds examination in 2016, his optometrist 2 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL
an operator’s license from Kentucky. His stated that Mr. Patterson does have from New Mexico. His driving record
driving record for the last 3 years shows sufficient vision to perform the driving for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no crashes and no convictions for tasks required to operate a CMV. Mr. no convictions for moving violations in
moving violations in a CMV. Patterson reported that he has driven a CMV.
tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years,
Matthew J. Neufer Anthony J.M. Thornburg
accumulating 1.69 million miles. He
Mr. Neufer, 33, has had amblyopia in holds a Class A CDL from Georgia. His Mr. Thornburg, 38, has central vision
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his right eye since childhood. The driving record for the last 3 years shows loss in his right eye due to a traumatic
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, no crashes and no convictions for incident in childhood. The visual acuity
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an moving violations in a CMV. in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left
examination in 2016, his optometrist eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
stated, ‘‘My opinion is that Mr. Neufer Stuart W. Penner 2016, his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my
is able to visually perform the duties Mr. Penner, 66, has complete loss of professional opinion, Mr. Thornburg has
mentioned in the letter for operating vision in his right eye due to absolute sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicles.’’ Mr. Neufer glaucoma in childhood. The visual commercial motor vehicle safely’’ Mr.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.
Dates		Comments must be received on or before June 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 20962
82 FR 20962 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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