82_FR_26338 82 FR 26231 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

82 FR 26231 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 107 (June 6, 2017)

Page Range26231-26232
FR Document2017-11648

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 64 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce without meeting the vision requirement in one eye.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-2002-12844; FMCSA-
2003-15268; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2004-17984; FMCSA-2005-20560; 
FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2006-26653; FMCSA-2007-27515; FMCSA-2007-27897; 
FMCSA-2007-29019; FMCSA-2009-0121; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2009-0206; 
FMCSA-2011-0057; FMCSA-2011-0124; FMCSA-2011-0189; FMCSA-2013-0028; 
FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2013-0166]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

ACTION: Notice of final disposition.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 64 
individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle 
(CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these individuals to continue to 
operate CMVs in interstate commerce without meeting the vision 
requirement in one eye.

DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions was effective on the dates 
stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in 
the discussions below.

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 W64-224, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 
e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have 
questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, 
contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Electronic Access

    You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document 
Management System (FDMS) at: http://www.regulations.gov.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments, go to http//www.regulations.gov and/or Room W12-140 on the 
ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits 
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT 
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information 
the commenter provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, as described in 
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed 
at http://www.dot.gov/privacy.

II. Background

    On October 21, 2015, FMCSA published a notice announcing its 
decision to renew exemptions for 64 individuals from the vision 
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) to operate a CMV in interstate 
commerce and requested comments from the public (80 FR 63869). The 
public comment period ended on November 20, 2015, and no comments were 
received.
    As stated in the previous notice, FMCSA has evaluated the 
eligibility of these applicants and determined that renewing these 
exemptions would achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater 
than the level that would be achieved by complying with the current 
regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
    The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding vision 
found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is physically 
qualified to driver a CMV if that person:

    Has distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each 
eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity separately corrected 
to 20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective lenses, distant 
binocular acuity of a least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or 
without corrective lenses, field of vision of at least 70[deg] in 
the horizontal meridian in each eye, and the ability to recognize 
the colors of traffic signals and devices showing red, green, and 
amber.

III. Discussion of Comments

    FMCSA received no comments in this preceding.

VI. Conclusion

    As of November 6, 2015, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 31 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (68 FR 
37197; 68 FR 48989; 70 FR 17504; 70 FR 30997; 70 FR 42615; 70 FR 48797; 
70 FR 61493;

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72 FR 8417; 72 FR 21313; 72 FR 32703; 72 FR 36099; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 
40360; 72 FR 40362; 72 FR 52419; 72 FR 54971; 74 FR 26461; 74 FR 26464; 
74 FR 34394; 74 FR 34630; 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 43217; 74 FR 
48343; 74 FR 49069; 74 FR 57551; 76 FR 18824; 76 FR 29024; 76 FR 34136; 
76 FR 37168; 76 FR 37173; 76 FR 53708; 76 FR 54530; 76 FR 55463; 76 FR 
55465; 76 FR 62143; 76 FR 66123; 76 FR 67246; 78 FR 27281; 78 FR 34143; 
78 FR 41188; 78 FR 41975; 78 FR 47818; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 56986; 78 FR 
57679; 78 FR 63307; 78 FR 77782; 78 FR 78477; 79 FR 24298; 79 FR 53708; 
80 FR 63869):

Martin R. Anaya (NM)
Kevan M. Burke (PA)
Thomas F. Caithamer (IL)
Juan Carranco (TX)
Westcott Clarke (MA)
James J. Doan (PA)
Kenneth J. Fisk (MI)
James E. Fix (SC)
James E. Goodman (AL)
James P. Greene (NY)
Bradley O. Hart (UT)
Randy L. Huelster (OK)
Jesus J. Huerta (NV)
Roger D. Kloss (IL)
Michael A. Lawson (KY)
Steven R. Lechtenberg (NE)
Joseph L. Mast (OR)
David Matos (NY)
Jesse R. McClary, Sr. (MO)
Roy L. Morgan (IL)
Earl R. Neugerbauer (CO)
Steven D. O'Donnell (NJ)
Robert M. Pickett II (MI)
Gerald J. Shamla (MN)
Steven C. Sheeder (IA)
Halman Smith (DE)
Jerry W. Stanfill (AR)
Brian C. Tate (OH)
Scott C. Teich (MN)
Bruce E. Thulin (NE)
Virgil E. Walker (TX)

    The drivers were included in one of the following docket Nos: 
FMCSA-2003-15268; FMCSA-2005-20560; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2006-26653; 
FMCSA-2007-27515; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0121; FMCSA-2009-0154; 
FMCSA-2009-0206; FMCSA-2011-0057; FMCSA-2011-0124; FMCSA-2011-0189; 
FMCSA-2013-0028; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0165. 
Their exemptions are effective as of November 6, 2015, and will expire 
on November 6, 2017.
    As of November 25, 2015, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, Dennis E. White (PA), has satisfied the conditions for 
obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (78 FR 
62935; 78 FR 76395; 80 FR 63869):
    The driver was included in docket No. FMCSA-2013-0166. His 
exemption is effective as of November 25, 2015, and will expire on 
November 25, 2017.
    As of November 26, 2015, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, Albert M. Divella (NV), has satisfied the conditions for 
obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (78 FR 
62935; 78 FR 76395; 80 FR 63869).
    The driver was included in docket No. FMCSA-2013-0166. His 
exemption is effective as of November 26, 2015, and will expire on 
November 26, 2017.
    As of November 28, 2015, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 17 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (69 FR 
33997; 69 FR 61292; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 61493; 71 FR 55820; 72 FR 39879; 
72 FR 52421; 72 FR 54971; 72 FR 58362; 72 FR 67344; 73 FR 65009; 74 FR 
41971; 74 FR 49069; 74 FR 57553; 76 FR 4413; 76 FR 62143; 76 FR 70212; 
80 FR 63869):

Robert W. Bequeaith (IA)
Lloyd K. Brown (WY)
Kecia D. Clark-Welch (NC)
Charles A. DeKnikker, Sr. (NV)
Clarence N. Florey, Jr. (PA)
Loren H. Geiken (SD)
John N. Guilford (AL)
John E. Halcomb (GA)
Michael A. Hershberger (OH)
Patrick J. Hogan, Jr. (DE)
Raul Martinez (FL)
Robert A. Miller (KY)
Amilton T. Monteiro (MA)
David G. Oakley (SC)
John S. Olsen (PA)
Thomas J. Prusik (NJ)
Brent L. Seaux (LA)

    The drivers were included in one of the following docket Nos: 
FMCSA-2004-17984; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2007-29019. 
Their exemptions are effective as of November 28, 2015, and will expire 
on November 28, 2017.
    As of November 30, 2015, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 14 individuals have satisfied the conditions 
for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (64 FR 
27027; 64 FR 40404; 64 FR 51568; 64 FR 66962; 66 FR 63289; 67 FR 68719; 
68 FR 2629; 68 FR 52811; 68 FR 61860; 68 FR 64944; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 
61165; 70 FR 61493; 70 FR 67776; 72 FR 64273; 74 FR 62632; 76 FR 70215; 
78 FR 64280; 80 FR 63869):

Thomas E. Adams (IN)
Terry J. Aldridge (MS)
Lennie D. Baker, Jr. (NC)
Jerry D. Bridges (TX)
William J. Corder (NC)
Gary R. Gutschow (WI)
James J. Hewitt (WI)
Rodney M. Mimbs (GA)
Walter F. Moniowczak (MI)
James R. Murphy (NY)
Chris A. Ritenour (MI)
Ronald L. Roy (IL)
Thomas E. Walsh (CA)
Kevin P. Weinhold (MA)

    The drivers were included in one of the following docket Nos: 
FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-2002-12844; FMCSA-2003-15892; 
FMCSA-2005-21711. Their exemptions are effective as of November 30, 
2015, and will expire on November 30, 2017.
    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be valid 
for two years from the effective date unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. 
The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (1) The person 
fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the 
exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained 
prior to being granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not 
be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 
31315.

    Issued on: May 12, 2017.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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                                                  requirements of section 4129 while                      you will find all documents and                           Docket: For access to the docket to
                                                  continuing to ensure that operation of                  comments related to this notice.                       read background documents or
                                                  CMVs by drivers with ITDM will                            Issued on: May 26, 2017.                             comments, go to http//
                                                  achieve the requisite level of safety                   Larry W. Minor,
                                                                                                                                                                 www.regulations.gov and/or Room
                                                  required of all exemptions granted                                                                             W12–140 on the ground level of the
                                                                                                          Associate Administrator for Policy.
                                                  under 49 U.S.C. 31136 (e).                                                                                     West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
                                                    Section 4129(d) also directed FMCSA                   [FR Doc. 2017–11638 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                                                                                 SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
                                                  to ensure that drivers of CMVs with                     BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P                                 and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
                                                  ITDM are not held to a higher standard                                                                         except Federal holidays.
                                                  than other drivers, with the exception of                                                                         Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
                                                  limited operating, monitoring and                       DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                           U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
                                                  medical requirements that are deemed                                                                           from the public to better inform its
                                                                                                          Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                  medically necessary.                                                                                           rulemaking process. DOT posts these
                                                    The FMCSA concluded that all of the                   Administration
                                                                                                                                                                 comments, without edit, including any
                                                  operating, monitoring and medical                       [Docket No. FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA–                    personal information the commenter
                                                  requirements set out in the September 3,                1999–5748; FMCSA–2002–12844; FMCSA–                    provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
                                                  2003 notice, except as modified, were in                2003–15268; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA–                   as described in the system of records
                                                  compliance with section 4129(d).                        2004–17984; FMCSA–2005–20560; FMCSA–
                                                                                                                                                                 notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
                                                  Therefore, all of the requirements set                  2005–21711; FMCSA–2006–26653; FMCSA–
                                                                                                          2007–27515; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA–                   be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
                                                  out in the September 3, 2003 notice,                    2007–29019; FMCSA–2009–0121; FMCSA–                    privacy.
                                                  except as modified by the notice in the                 2009–0154; FMCSA–2009–0206; FMCSA–
                                                  Federal Register on November 8, 2005                                                                           II. Background
                                                                                                          2011–0057; FMCSA–2011–0124; FMCSA–
                                                  (70 FR 67777), remain in effect.                        2011–0189; FMCSA–2013–0028; FMCSA–                        On October 21, 2015, FMCSA
                                                                                                          2013–0029; FMCSA–2013–0030; FMCSA–                     published a notice announcing its
                                                  IV. Submitting Comments                                 2013–0165; FMCSA–2013–0166]                            decision to renew exemptions for 64
                                                     You may submit your comments and                                                                            individuals from the vision requirement
                                                  material online or by fax, mail, or hand                Qualification of Drivers; Exemption                    in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) to operate a
                                                  delivery, but please use only one of                    Applications; Vision                                   CMV in interstate commerce and
                                                  these means. FMCSA recommends that                                                                             requested comments from the public (80
                                                                                                          AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                  you include your name and a mailing                                                                            FR 63869). The public comment period
                                                                                                          Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
                                                  address, an email address, or a phone                                                                          ended on November 20, 2015, and no
                                                                                                          ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
                                                  number in the body of your document                                                                            comments were received.
                                                  so that FMCSA can contact you if there                  SUMMARY:    FMCSA announces its                           As stated in the previous notice,
                                                  are questions regarding your                            decision to renew exemptions for 64                    FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of
                                                  submission.                                             individuals from the vision requirement                these applicants and determined that
                                                     To submit your comment online, go to                 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety                    renewing these exemptions would
                                                  http://www.regulations.gov and in the                   Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate                    achieve a level of safety equivalent to or
                                                  search box insert the docket number                     commercial motor vehicle (CMV)                         greater than the level that would be
                                                  FMCSA–2017–0037 and click the search                    drivers. The exemptions enable these                   achieved by complying with the current
                                                  button. When the new screen appears,                    individuals to continue to operate CMVs                regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
                                                  click on the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’                      in interstate commerce without meeting                    The physical qualification standard
                                                  button on the right hand side of the                    the vision requirement in one eye.                     for drivers regarding vision found in 49
                                                  page. On the new page, enter                                                                                   CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is
                                                                                                          DATES: Each group of renewed
                                                  information required including the                                                                             physically qualified to driver a CMV if
                                                                                                          exemptions was effective on the dates
                                                  specific section of this document to                                                                           that person:
                                                                                                          stated in the discussions below and will
                                                  which each comment applies, and                                                                                   Has distant visual acuity of at least 20/40
                                                                                                          expire on the dates stated in the
                                                  provide a reason for each suggestion or                                                                        (Snellen) in each eye without corrective
                                                                                                          discussions below.
                                                  recommendation. If you submit your                                                                             lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to
                                                  comments by mail or hand delivery,                      FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.                   20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective
                                                  submit them in an unbound format, no                    Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical                    lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least 20/
                                                  larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for             Programs Division, 202–366–4001,                       40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or without
                                                  copying and electronic filing. If you                   fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,                           corrective lenses, field of vision of at least
                                                                                                          Department of Transportation, 1200                     70° in the horizontal meridian in each eye,
                                                  submit comments by mail and would                                                                              and the ability to recognize the colors of
                                                  like to know that they reached the                      New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
                                                                                                                                                                 traffic signals and devices showing red,
                                                  facility, please enclose a stamped, self-               224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.                        green, and amber.
                                                  addressed postcard or envelope.                         Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5
                                                     We will consider all comments and                    p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,                     III. Discussion of Comments
                                                  material received during the comment                    except Federal holidays. If you have                      FMCSA received no comments in this
                                                  period. FMCSA may issue a final                         questions regarding viewing or                         preceding.
                                                  determination at any time after the close               submitting material to the docket,
                                                                                                          contact Docket Services, telephone (202)               VI. Conclusion
                                                  of the comment period.
                                                                                                          366–9826.                                                As of November 6, 2015, and in
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                                                  V. Viewing Comments and Documents                                                                              accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
                                                                                                          SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                    To view comments, as well as any                                                                             31315, the following 31 individuals
                                                  documents mentioned in this preamble,                   I. Electronic Access                                   have satisfied the conditions for
                                                  go to http://www.regulations.gov and in                   You may see all the comments online                  obtaining a renewed exemption from the
                                                  the search box insert the docket number                 through the Federal Document                           vision requirements (68 FR 37197; 68
                                                  FMCSA–2017–0037 and click ‘‘Search.’’                   Management System (FDMS) at: http://                   FR 48989; 70 FR 17504; 70 FR 30997;
                                                  Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and                  www.regulations.gov.                                   70 FR 42615; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 61493;


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                                                  72 FR 8417; 72 FR 21313; 72 FR 32703;                      The driver was included in docket                   William J. Corder (NC)
                                                  72 FR 36099; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 40360;                  No. FMCSA–2013–0166. His exemption                     Gary R. Gutschow (WI)
                                                  72 FR 40362; 72 FR 52419; 72 FR 54971;                  is effective as of November 25, 2015,                  James J. Hewitt (WI)
                                                  74 FR 26461; 74 FR 26464; 74 FR 34394;                  and will expire on November 25, 2017.                  Rodney M. Mimbs (GA)
                                                  74 FR 34630; 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 41971;                     As of November 26, 2015, and in                     Walter F. Moniowczak (MI)
                                                  74 FR 43217; 74 FR 48343; 74 FR 49069;                  accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and                 James R. Murphy (NY)
                                                  74 FR 57551; 76 FR 18824; 76 FR 29024;                  31315, Albert M. Divella (NV), has                     Chris A. Ritenour (MI)
                                                  76 FR 34136; 76 FR 37168; 76 FR 37173;                  satisfied the conditions for obtaining a               Ronald L. Roy (IL)
                                                  76 FR 53708; 76 FR 54530; 76 FR 55463;                  renewed exemption from the vision                      Thomas E. Walsh (CA)
                                                  76 FR 55465; 76 FR 62143; 76 FR 66123;                  requirements (78 FR 62935; 78 FR                       Kevin P. Weinhold (MA)
                                                  76 FR 67246; 78 FR 27281; 78 FR 34143;                  76395; 80 FR 63869).                                     The drivers were included in one of
                                                  78 FR 41188; 78 FR 41975; 78 FR 47818;                     The driver was included in docket                   the following docket Nos: FMCSA–
                                                  78 FR 52602; 78 FR 56986; 78 FR 57679;                  No. FMCSA–2013–0166. His exemption                     1999–5578; FMCSA–1999–5748;
                                                  78 FR 63307; 78 FR 77782; 78 FR 78477;                  is effective as of November 26, 2015,                  FMCSA–2002–12844; FMCSA–2003–
                                                  79 FR 24298; 79 FR 53708; 80 FR                         and will expire on November 26, 2017.                  15892; FMCSA–2005–21711. Their
                                                  63869):                                                    As of November 28, 2015, and in                     exemptions are effective as of November
                                                  Martin R. Anaya (NM)                                    accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and                 30, 2015, and will expire on November
                                                  Kevan M. Burke (PA)                                     31315, the following 17 individuals                    30, 2017.
                                                  Thomas F. Caithamer (IL)                                have satisfied the conditions for                        In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315,
                                                  Juan Carranco (TX)                                      obtaining a renewed exemption from the                 each exemption will be valid for two
                                                  Westcott Clarke (MA)                                    vision requirements (69 FR 33997; 69                   years from the effective date unless
                                                  James J. Doan (PA)                                      FR 61292; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 61493;                    revoked earlier by FMCSA. The
                                                  Kenneth J. Fisk (MI)                                    71 FR 55820; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 52421;                 exemption will be revoked if the
                                                  James E. Fix (SC)                                       72 FR 54971; 72 FR 58362; 72 FR 67344;                 following occurs: (1) The person fails to
                                                  James E. Goodman (AL)                                   73 FR 65009; 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 49069;                 comply with the terms and conditions
                                                  James P. Greene (NY)                                    74 FR 57553; 76 FR 4413; 76 FR 62143;                  of the exemption; (2) the exemption has
                                                  Bradley O. Hart (UT)                                    76 FR 70212; 80 FR 63869):                             resulted in a lower level of safety than
                                                  Randy L. Huelster (OK)                                  Robert W. Bequeaith (IA)                               was maintained prior to being granted;
                                                  Jesus J. Huerta (NV)                                    Lloyd K. Brown (WY)                                    or (3) continuation of the exemption
                                                  Roger D. Kloss (IL)                                     Kecia D. Clark-Welch (NC)                              would not be consistent with the goals
                                                  Michael A. Lawson (KY)                                  Charles A. DeKnikker, Sr. (NV)                         and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and
                                                  Steven R. Lechtenberg (NE)                              Clarence N. Florey, Jr. (PA)                           31315.
                                                  Joseph L. Mast (OR)                                     Loren H. Geiken (SD)                                     Issued on: May 12, 2017.
                                                  David Matos (NY)                                        John N. Guilford (AL)
                                                                                                                                                                 Larry W. Minor,
                                                  Jesse R. McClary, Sr. (MO)                              John E. Halcomb (GA)
                                                  Roy L. Morgan (IL)                                      Michael A. Hershberger (OH)                            Associate Administrator for Policy.
                                                  Earl R. Neugerbauer (CO)                                Patrick J. Hogan, Jr. (DE)                             [FR Doc. 2017–11648 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am]
                                                  Steven D. O’Donnell (NJ)                                Raul Martinez (FL)                                     BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
                                                  Robert M. Pickett II (MI)                               Robert A. Miller (KY)
                                                  Gerald J. Shamla (MN)                                   Amilton T. Monteiro (MA)
                                                  Steven C. Sheeder (IA)                                  David G. Oakley (SC)                                   DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                  Halman Smith (DE)                                       John S. Olsen (PA)
                                                                                                          Thomas J. Prusik (NJ)                                  Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                  Jerry W. Stanfill (AR)                                                                                         Administration
                                                  Brian C. Tate (OH)                                      Brent L. Seaux (LA)
                                                  Scott C. Teich (MN)                                        The drivers were included in one of                 [Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0260]
                                                  Bruce E. Thulin (NE)                                    the following docket Nos: FMCSA–
                                                  Virgil E. Walker (TX)                                   2004–17984; FMCSA–2005–21711;                          Hours of Service of Drivers; Pilot
                                                                                                          FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA–2007–                          Program To Allow Commercial Drivers
                                                     The drivers were included in one of
                                                                                                          29019. Their exemptions are effective as               To Split Sleeper Berth Time
                                                  the following docket Nos: FMCSA–
                                                  2003–15268; FMCSA–2005–20560;                           of November 28, 2015, and will expire                  AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                  FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–2006–                           on November 28, 2017.                                  Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
                                                  26653; FMCSA–2007–27515; FMCSA–                            As of November 30, 2015, and in                     ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
                                                  2007–27897; FMCSA–2009–0121;                            accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
                                                  FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA–2009–                            31315, the following 14 individuals                    SUMMARY:   FMCSA proposes a pilot
                                                  0206; FMCSA–2011–0057; FMCSA–                           have satisfied the conditions for                      program to allow temporary regulatory
                                                  2011–0124; FMCSA–2011–0189;                             obtaining a renewed exemption from the                 relief from the Agency’s sleeper berth
                                                  FMCSA–2013–0028; FMCSA–2013–                            vision requirements (64 FR 27027; 64                   regulation, for a limited number of
                                                  0029; FMCSA–2013–0030; FMCSA–                           FR 40404; 64 FR 51568; 64 FR 66962;                    commercial drivers who have a valid
                                                  2013–0165. Their exemptions are                         66 FR 63289; 67 FR 68719; 68 FR 2629;                  commercial driver’s license (CDL), and
                                                  effective as of November 6, 2015, and                   68 FR 52811; 68 FR 61860; 68 FR 64944;                 who regularly use a sleeper berth to
                                                  will expire on November 6, 2017.                        70 FR 48797; 70 FR 61165; 70 FR 61493;                 accumulate their required 10 hours of
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                                                     As of November 25, 2015, and in                      70 FR 67776; 72 FR 64273; 74 FR 62632;                 non-duty work status. During the pilot
                                                  accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and                  76 FR 70215; 78 FR 64280; 80 FR                        program, participating drivers would
                                                  31315, Dennis E. White (PA), has                        63869):                                                have the option to split their sleeper
                                                  satisfied the conditions for obtaining a                Thomas E. Adams (IN)                                   berth time within parameters specified
                                                  renewed exemption from the vision                       Terry J. Aldridge (MS)                                 by FMCSA. Driver metrics would be
                                                  requirements (78 FR 62935; 78 FR                        Lennie D. Baker, Jr. (NC)                              collected for the duration of the study,
                                                  76395; 80 FR 63869):                                    Jerry D. Bridges (TX)                                  and participants’ safety performance


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Document Created: 2017-06-06 06:21:01
Document Modified: 2017-06-06 06:21:01
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of final disposition.
DatesEach group of renewed exemptions was effective on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in the discussions below.
ContactMs. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, 202-366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 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 Citation82 FR 26231 

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