82_FR_33050 82 FR 32914 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes

82 FR 32914 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 136 (July 18, 2017)

Page Range32914-32916
FR Document2017-15029

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions of 145 individuals from its prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. The exemptions enable these individuals with ITDM to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2006-26601; FMCSA-2009-0115; FMCSA-2011-0080; FMCSA-
2011-0093; FMCSA-2011-0103; FMCSA-2013-0015; FMCSA-2013-0016; FMCSA-
2013-0017; FMCSA-2015-0058; FMCSA-2015-0059]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes

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 of 145 
individuals from its prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with insulin-treated diabetes 
mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in 
interstate commerce. The exemptions enable these individuals with ITDM 
to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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 a.m. to 5:30 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 May 15, 2017, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision 
to renew exemptions for 145 individuals from the insulin-treated 
diabetes mellitus prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) to operate a CMV 
in interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (82 FR 
22382). The public comment period ended on June 14, 2017, and no 
comments were received.

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    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)(3).
    The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding diabetes 
found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person is physically 
qualified to drive a CMV if that person has no established medical 
history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring 
insulin for control.

III. Discussion of Comments

    FMCSA received no comments in this preceding.

IV. Conclusion

    Based upon its evaluation of the 145 renewal exemption applications 
and that no comments were received, FMCSA confirms its' decision to 
exempt the following drivers from the rule prohibiting drivers with 
ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3).
    As of June 2, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 11 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (76 FR 20073; 76 FR 
32015):

Donovan A. Bloomfield (MA), Kyle T. Brewer (NE), Rastus A. Bryant, Jr. 
(SC), Daniel J. Cahalan (WV), C. Shawn Fox (OH), Brad S. Gray (MD), 
Troy M. Keller (PA), Edmund D. Kilmartin III (MI), Michael G. Moseley 
(NC), Francisco M. Torres (NM), Mark H. Wilcox (MN).

    The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0080. Their 
exemptions are effective as of June 2, 2017, and will expire on June 2, 
2019.
    As of June 6, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 21 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (80 FR 26133; 80 FR 
60743):

Robert L. Adams (GA), Steven D. Beale (WA), Kevin N. Bigham (PA), Eric 
B. Bratanich (WI), Jeffry L. Bromby (CA), Joel R. Currie (MN), George 
C. Druzak (PA), William L. Duncan (FL), Leland R. Frazier, Jr. (GA), 
Louis E. Graves (MS), Loren G. Howard (AK), John A. Irwin (IL), Marvin 
T. Kruse (SD), Richard L. Langdon (NY), Amanda K. Perez-Littleton (NM), 
Michael J. Peterson (MN), Thomas E. Ringstaff, Jr. (OH), Milton E. 
Sullivan (VA), John E. Vee (IA), Russell A. Wilkins (VA), David A. 
Wolff (NY).

    The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0058. Their 
exemptions are effective as of June 6, 2017, and will expire on June 6, 
2019.
    As of June 8, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 19 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (72 FR 12656; 72 FR 
31875):

David M. Beard (CO), David R. Burton (WY), Esko G. Cate (WA), Stephen 
R. Clemens (MI), Johnny W. Corbin (KY), Mark K. Eaton (MN), Chad L. 
Erickson (WA), Kendal B. Heath (NC), Jon D. Huntsinger (SD), Robbie L. 
Jones (IN), Lucas J. Jordon (FL), Murl R. Kimmel (IL), Michael G. 
McIntosh (WA), Judith A. Neel (IN), Danny E. Norment (TN), Samuel N. 
Prindle (IL), Mark W. Sadowski (IN), Thomas M. Sandahl (WI), Anthony 
Ybarra (MN).

    The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2006-26601. Their 
exemptions are effective as of June 8, 2017, and will expire on June 8, 
2019.
    As of June 11, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 41 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (78 FR 20381; 78 FR 
35088; 80 FR 26979; 80 FR 45575):

Donald J. Barber, II (FL), Kenneth V. Bartlett (PA), Derek A. Becker 
(IL), Robert J. Boardwick (NJ), Robert E. Clark, Jr. (VA), Robert G. 
Costa (NJ), Thomas J. Cummings (IA), Gary E. Davidge (MD), Stephen L. 
Drake (TX), David E. Goddard, Jr. (WV), William J. Hannan, 3rd (NJ), 
David H. Heins (IL), Korry W. Hullinger (UT), Daniel A. Johns (PA), 
James V. Kuhns, Jr. (PA), Craig C. Leckie (OR), Robert T. Lee (WI), 
Tyler S. Lewis (AK), Zackery L. Lowe (VA), Gary D. MacFarlane (ME), 
Edward W. Masser (PA), David J. Mathews (MN), Brian L. Merlo (CA), 
Brian K. Miesner (MO), Terrance M. Morrisette (MN), Patrick S. Murray 
(OK), Shane J. Nesheim (WI), Lisa R. Olson (MT), Kevin J. Riedl (WI), 
Richard E. Roberts (NC), Stephen D. Sandine (AR), Jeremy D. Schroeder 
(OH), Jerry G. Severson, Jr. (IL), Richard J. Tallen (IN), Brett E. 
Thein (GA), Kelly R. Troll (MN), Ryan R. Turnbull (NY), Jonathan 
Walston (IA), Graciano Wharton-Ramirez (NJ), Rick G. White (WA), 
Randall L. Williamson (IL).

    The drivers were included in one of the following docket Nos: 
FMCSA-2013-0015; FMCSA-2015-0059. Their exemptions are effective as of 
June 11, 2017, and will expire on June 11, 2019.
    As of June 12, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following nine individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (74 FR 19271; 74 FR 
28096):

Edward E. Back III (VA), Aaron Bailey (MA), George E. Hardman (GA), 
Brian K. Moore (TN), Zachary T. Patton (AZ), Terry L. Robinett (AR), 
Scot J. Suhr (IN), Kenneth R. Walker (TN), Blake A. Woolman (MO).

    The drivers were included in Docket No. FMCSA-2009-0115. Their 
exemptions are effective as of June 12, 2017, and will expire on June 
12, 2019.
    As of June 20, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 25 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (78 FR 22599; 78 FR 
24795; 78 FR 37272; 78 FR 37273):

Willie J. Brock (MO), Roger S. Davis (PA), Edgar I. Duque (NY), Kevin 
J. Fuller (MI), Kevin D. Gentes (IL), John M. Hawk (MN), Joel M. Jock 
(VA), Michael J. Makwinski (NJ), James S. Marunczak (PA), Michael J. 
Moynihan (NH), William A. Nearhood (PA), Fernand L. Poulin (NH), James 
A. Pruitt (GA), Tony E. Pullen (IN), Michael M. Sanchez (NM), Joseph 
Sawicki, III (NY), Nathaniel Scales Jr. (DE), Michael Schrock III (TN), 
Jimmy W. Scroggins (AR), Michael Steinman (PA), Mark A. Stromberg (MN), 
Christopher T. Thieneman (KY), Daniel J. Wagner (TX), Andrew J. White 
(IA), Michael D. Ziegler (PA).

    The drivers were included in docket Nos: FMCSA-2013-0016; FMCSA-
2013-0017. Their exemptions are effective as of June 20, 2017, and will 
expire on June 20, 2019.
    As of June 24, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 12 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (76 FR 25769; 76 FR 
37171):

John C. Beason, Jr. (TN), Adam R. Errickson (NJ), Jon M. Greiner (MN), 
Gregory M. Hoyt (VT), Robert E.

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Jackson (NC), Kimm D. Jacobson (MN), Daryl D. Jibben (MN), Jimmy G. 
Lee, Jr. (NC), Daniel S. May (IA), Gerald D. McElya (TX), Donald B. 
Ramaley (PA), Floyd M. Tyler (PA).

    The drivers were included in docket No. FMCSA-2011-0103. Their 
exemptions are effective as of June 24, 2017, and will expire on June 
24, 2019.
    As of June 28, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following seven individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers 
with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (76 FR 21792; 76 FR 
37882):

Terry J. Johnson (MN), Todd L. McAuley (NC), Stephen A. Miles (OH), 
Edgar M. Ridlon, Jr. (VT), Andrew M. Schutt (IL), John W. Wortman (WI), 
Kemlyn K. Yowell (OH).

    The drivers were included in docket No. FMCSA-2011-0093. Their 
exemptions are effective as of June 28, 2017, and will expire on June 
28, 2019.
    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: July 7, 2017.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2017-15029 Filed 7-17-17; 8:45 am]
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                                                32914                           Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 18, 2017 / Notices

                                                   Eric Duff, State Environmental                        comments and suggestions are invited                  individuals from its prohibition in the
                                                Administrator, Georgia Department of                     from all interested parties. Specific                 Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                Transportation, One Georgia Center, 600                  efforts to encourage involvement by,                  Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons
                                                West Peachtree Street NW., 25th Floor,                   and solicit comments from, minority                   with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus
                                                Atlanta, Georgia 30308. Telephone:                       and low-income populations in the                     (ITDM) from operating commercial
                                                (404) 291–5880. Email: eduff@                            project study area will continue through              motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate
                                                dot.ga.gov.                                              the EIS process. A public hearing will                commerce. The exemptions enable these
                                                   Ryan Perry, Ph.D., NEPA Analyst,                      be held after the completion of the Draft             individuals with ITDM to continue to
                                                Georgia Department of Transportation,                    EIS, and the EIS will be made available               operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
                                                One Georgia Center, 600 West Peachtree                   for review by federal and state resource              DATES: Each group of renewed
                                                Street NW., 16th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia                 agencies and the public. Project                      exemptions was effective on the dates
                                                30308. Telephone: (404) 631–1271.                        information, comments, video, and                     stated in the discussions below and will
                                                Email: vperry@dot.ga.gov.                                concepts will be maintained throughout                expire on the dates stated in the
                                                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The                           the EIS process on an existing link                   discussions below.
                                                FHWA, in cooperation with the Georgia                    through the City of Savannah Web site
                                                                                                                                                               FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
                                                Department of Transportation (GDOT),                     (www.savannahga.gov/derenne).
                                                                                                            Additional agency coordination will                Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
                                                will prepare an Environmental Impact                                                                           Programs Division, 202–366–4001,
                                                Statement (EIS) for proposed                             begin with publication of the NOI,
                                                                                                         followed by initial contact and scoping               fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
                                                improvements along I–516/SR 21/CS                                                                              Department of Transportation, 1200
                                                                                                         occurring within 45 to 60 days after
                                                1503/DeRenne Avenue and Hampstead                                                                              New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–
                                                                                                         publication of the NOI and continuing
                                                Avenue. An evaluation under Section                                                                            224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
                                                                                                         coordination throughout the EIS
                                                4(f) of the DOT Act of 1966 may also be                                                                        Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5:30
                                                                                                         process.
                                                required due to the potential for impacts                   Regulations implementing NEPA, as                  p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
                                                to resources eligible for the National                   well as the provisions of SAFETEA–LU                  except Federal holidays. If you have
                                                Register of Historic Places. The project                 and MAP–21, call for enhanced agency                  questions regarding viewing or
                                                is being developed to alleviate                          and public involvement in the EIS                     submitting material to the docket,
                                                congestion and improve mobility along                    process. An invitation to all Federal and             contact Docket Services, telephone (202)
                                                the I–516 and SR 21/CS 1503/DeRenne                      non-Federal agencies and Native                       366–9826.
                                                Avenue corridor. Proposed project                        American tribes that may have an                      SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                elements may include modifications at                    interest in the proposed project will be
                                                the interchange of I–516 and SR 21,                                                                            I. Electronic Access
                                                                                                         extended. In the event that an agency or
                                                improvements along roads adjacent to                     tribe is not invited and would like to                   You may see all the comments online
                                                DeRenne Avenue, intersection upgrades,                   participate, please contact Ryan Perry at             through the Federal Document
                                                and improvements along DeRenne                           the contact information listed above.                 Management System (FDMS) at:
                                                Avenue.                                                                                                        http://www.regulations.gov.
                                                   A study corridor large enough to                      (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
                                                                                                                                                                  Docket: For access to the docket to
                                                incorporate detailed studies for the full                Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning
                                                                                                         and Construction. The regulations                     read background documents or
                                                range of alternatives to be considered for               implementing Executive Order 12372                    comments, go to http//
                                                the project will be evaluated. The EIS                   regarding intergovernmental consultation on           www.regulations.gov and/or Room
                                                will be prepared in accordance with the                  Federal programs and activities apply to this         W12–140 on the ground level of the
                                                National Environmental Policy Act                        program.)                                             West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
                                                (NEPA: 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) of 1969,                    Issued on: July 11, 2017.                           SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
                                                and the regulations implementing NEPA                    Rodney N. Barry,                                      and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
                                                set forth in 40 CFR parts 1500–1508 and                  Division Administrator, Federal Highway               except Federal holidays.
                                                23 CFR part 771, as well as the                          Administration, Atlanta, GA.                             Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
                                                provisions of the Safe Accountable                       [FR Doc. 2017–15035 Filed 7–17–17; 8:45 am]           U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
                                                Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity                                                                       from the public to better inform its
                                                                                                         BILLING CODE P
                                                Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU)                                                                           rulemaking process. DOT posts these
                                                and Moving Ahead for Progress in the                                                                           comments, without edit, including any
                                                21st Century (MAP–21). The document                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          personal information the commenter
                                                will also satisfy the requirements of                                                                          provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
                                                other applicable statutes, rules and                     Federal Motor Carrier Safety                          as described in the system of records
                                                regulations including the Georgia                        Administration                                        notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
                                                Environmental Policy Act (GEPA).                                                                               be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
                                                                                                         [Docket No. FMCSA–2006–26601; FMCSA–
                                                   Public involvement is a critical                      2009–0115; FMCSA–2011–0080; FMCSA–                    privacy.
                                                component of NEPA project                                2011–0093; FMCSA–2011–0103; FMCSA–
                                                development. To date, outreach efforts                                                                         II. Background
                                                                                                         2013–0015; FMCSA–2013–0016; FMCSA–
                                                have included development of a local                     2013–0017; FMCSA–2015–0058; FMCSA–                       On May 15, 2017, FMCSA published
                                                Steering Committee, a Public                             2015–0059]                                            a notice announcing its decision to
                                                Information Open House, targeted                                                                               renew exemptions for 145 individuals
                                                outreach within several communities                      Qualification of Drivers; Exemption                   from the insulin-treated diabetes
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                                                along the project corridor, and a field                  Applications; Diabetes                                mellitus prohibition in 49 CFR
                                                site visit with public walk-through. To                  AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety                  391.41(b)(3) to operate a CMV in
                                                ensure that the full range of issues                     Administration (FMCSA), DOT.                          interstate commerce and requested
                                                related to this proposed action are                      ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
                                                                                                                                                               comments from the public (82 FR
                                                addressed and all significant issues                                                                           22382). The public comment period
                                                identified, public outreach and                          SUMMARY:  FMCSA announces its                         ended on June 14, 2017, and no
                                                involvement will continue, and                           decision to renew exemptions of 145                   comments were received.


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                                                                                Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 18, 2017 / Notices                                           32915

                                                   As stated in the previous notice,                       Peterson (MN), Thomas E. Ringstaff,                    Rick G. White (WA), Randall L.
                                                FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of                     Jr. (OH), Milton E. Sullivan (VA), John                Williamson (IL).
                                                these applicants and determined that                       E. Vee (IA), Russell A. Wilkins (VA),                  The drivers were included in one of
                                                renewing these exemptions would                            David A. Wolff (NY).                                the following docket Nos: FMCSA–
                                                achieve a level of safety equivalent to or                 The drivers were included in Docket                 2013–0015; FMCSA–2015–0059. Their
                                                greater than the level that would be                     No. FMCSA–2015–0058. Their                            exemptions are effective as of June 11,
                                                achieved by complying with the current                   exemptions are effective as of June 6,                2017, and will expire on June 11, 2019.
                                                regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3).                          2017, and will expire on June 6, 2019.                   As of June 12, 2017, and in
                                                   The physical qualification standard                     As of June 8, 2017, and in accordance               accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
                                                for drivers regarding diabetes found in                  with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the                31315, the following nine individuals
                                                49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person                 following 19 individuals have satisfied               have satisfied the renewal conditions for
                                                is physically qualified to drive a CMV                   the renewal conditions for obtaining an               obtaining an exemption from the rule
                                                if that person has no established                        exemption from the rule prohibiting                   prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
                                                medical history or clinical diagnosis of                 drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs                   driving CMVs in interstate commerce
                                                diabetes mellitus currently requiring                    in interstate commerce (72 FR 12656; 72               (74 FR 19271; 74 FR 28096):
                                                insulin for control.                                     FR 31875):                                            Edward E. Back III (VA), Aaron Bailey
                                                III. Discussion of Comments                              David M. Beard (CO), David R. Burton                     (MA), George E. Hardman (GA), Brian
                                                                                                           (WY), Esko G. Cate (WA), Stephen R.                    K. Moore (TN), Zachary T. Patton
                                                  FMCSA received no comments in this
                                                                                                           Clemens (MI), Johnny W. Corbin (KY),                   (AZ), Terry L. Robinett (AR), Scot J.
                                                preceding.
                                                                                                           Mark K. Eaton (MN), Chad L. Erickson                   Suhr (IN), Kenneth R. Walker (TN),
                                                IV. Conclusion                                             (WA), Kendal B. Heath (NC), Jon D.                     Blake A. Woolman (MO).
                                                  Based upon its evaluation of the 145                     Huntsinger (SD), Robbie L. Jones (IN),                 The drivers were included in Docket
                                                renewal exemption applications and                         Lucas J. Jordon (FL), Murl R. Kimmel                No. FMCSA–2009–0115. Their
                                                that no comments were received,                            (IL), Michael G. McIntosh (WA),                     exemptions are effective as of June 12,
                                                FMCSA confirms its’ decision to exempt                     Judith A. Neel (IN), Danny E. Norment               2017, and will expire on June 12, 2019.
                                                the following drivers from the rule                        (TN), Samuel N. Prindle (IL), Mark W.                  As of June 20, 2017, and in
                                                prohibiting drivers with ITDM from                         Sadowski (IN), Thomas M. Sandahl                    accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
                                                driving CMVs in interstate commerce in                     (WI), Anthony Ybarra (MN).                          31315, the following 25 individuals
                                                49 CFR 391.41(b)(3).                                       The drivers were included in Docket                 have satisfied the renewal conditions for
                                                  As of June 2, 2017, and in accordance                  No. FMCSA–2006–26601. Their                           obtaining an exemption from the rule
                                                with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the                   exemptions are effective as of June 8,                prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
                                                following 11 individuals have satisfied                  2017, and will expire on June 8, 2019.                driving CMVs in interstate commerce
                                                the renewal conditions for obtaining an                    As of June 11, 2017, and in                         (78 FR 22599; 78 FR 24795; 78 FR
                                                exemption from the rule prohibiting                      accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and                37272; 78 FR 37273):
                                                drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs                      31315, the following 41 individuals                   Willie J. Brock (MO), Roger S. Davis
                                                in interstate commerce (76 FR 20073; 76                  have satisfied the renewal conditions for                (PA), Edgar I. Duque (NY), Kevin J.
                                                FR 32015):                                               obtaining an exemption from the rule                     Fuller (MI), Kevin D. Gentes (IL), John
                                                Donovan A. Bloomfield (MA), Kyle T.                      prohibiting drivers with ITDM from                       M. Hawk (MN), Joel M. Jock (VA),
                                                  Brewer (NE), Rastus A. Bryant, Jr.                     driving CMVs in interstate commerce                      Michael J. Makwinski (NJ), James S.
                                                  (SC), Daniel J. Cahalan (WV), C.                       (78 FR 20381; 78 FR 35088; 80 FR                         Marunczak (PA), Michael J. Moynihan
                                                  Shawn Fox (OH), Brad S. Gray (MD),                     26979; 80 FR 45575):                                     (NH), William A. Nearhood (PA),
                                                  Troy M. Keller (PA), Edmund D.                         Donald J. Barber, II (FL), Kenneth V.                    Fernand L. Poulin (NH), James A.
                                                  Kilmartin III (MI), Michael G. Moseley                   Bartlett (PA), Derek A. Becker (IL),                   Pruitt (GA), Tony E. Pullen (IN),
                                                  (NC), Francisco M. Torres (NM), Mark                     Robert J. Boardwick (NJ), Robert E.                    Michael M. Sanchez (NM), Joseph
                                                  H. Wilcox (MN).                                          Clark, Jr. (VA), Robert G. Costa (NJ),                 Sawicki, III (NY), Nathaniel Scales Jr.
                                                  The drivers were included in Docket                      Thomas J. Cummings (IA), Gary E.                       (DE), Michael Schrock III (TN), Jimmy
                                                No. FMCSA–2011–0080. Their                                 Davidge (MD), Stephen L. Drake (TX),                   W. Scroggins (AR), Michael Steinman
                                                exemptions are effective as of June 2,                     David E. Goddard, Jr. (WV), William                    (PA), Mark A. Stromberg (MN),
                                                2017, and will expire on June 2, 2019.                     J. Hannan, 3rd (NJ), David H. Heins                    Christopher T. Thieneman (KY),
                                                  As of June 6, 2017, and in accordance                    (IL), Korry W. Hullinger (UT), Daniel                  Daniel J. Wagner (TX), Andrew J.
                                                with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the                     A. Johns (PA), James V. Kuhns, Jr.                     White (IA), Michael D. Ziegler (PA).
                                                following 21 individuals have satisfied                    (PA), Craig C. Leckie (OR), Robert T.                  The drivers were included in docket
                                                the renewal conditions for obtaining an                    Lee (WI), Tyler S. Lewis (AK),                      Nos: FMCSA–2013–0016; FMCSA–
                                                exemption from the rule prohibiting                        Zackery L. Lowe (VA), Gary D.                       2013–0017. Their exemptions are
                                                drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs                        MacFarlane (ME), Edward W. Masser                   effective as of June 20, 2017, and will
                                                in interstate commerce (80 FR 26133; 80                    (PA), David J. Mathews (MN), Brian L.               expire on June 20, 2019.
                                                FR 60743):                                                 Merlo (CA), Brian K. Miesner (MO),                     As of June 24, 2017, and in
                                                Robert L. Adams (GA), Steven D. Beale                      Terrance M. Morrisette (MN), Patrick                accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
                                                  (WA), Kevin N. Bigham (PA), Eric B.                      S. Murray (OK), Shane J. Nesheim                    31315, the following 12 individuals
                                                  Bratanich (WI), Jeffry L. Bromby (CA),                   (WI), Lisa R. Olson (MT), Kevin J.                  have satisfied the renewal conditions for
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                                                  Joel R. Currie (MN), George C. Druzak                    Riedl (WI), Richard E. Roberts (NC),                obtaining an exemption from the rule
                                                  (PA), William L. Duncan (FL), Leland                     Stephen D. Sandine (AR), Jeremy D.                  prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
                                                  R. Frazier, Jr. (GA), Louis E. Graves                    Schroeder (OH), Jerry G. Severson, Jr.              driving CMVs in interstate commerce
                                                  (MS), Loren G. Howard (AK), John A.                      (IL), Richard J. Tallen (IN), Brett E.              (76 FR 25769; 76 FR 37171):
                                                  Irwin (IL), Marvin T. Kruse (SD),                        Thein (GA), Kelly R. Troll (MN), Ryan               John C. Beason, Jr. (TN), Adam R.
                                                  Richard L. Langdon (NY), Amanda K.                       R. Turnbull (NY), Jonathan Walston                     Errickson (NJ), Jon M. Greiner (MN),
                                                  Perez-Littleton (NM), Michael J.                         (IA), Graciano Wharton-Ramirez (NJ),                   Gregory M. Hoyt (VT), Robert E.


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                                                32916                           Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 18, 2017 / Notices

                                                   Jackson (NC), Kimm D. Jacobson                        DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
                                                   (MN), Daryl D. Jibben (MN), Jimmy G.                                                                        SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
                                                   Lee, Jr. (NC), Daniel S. May (IA),                    Federal Motor Carrier Safety                          and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
                                                   Gerald D. McElya (TX), Donald B.                      Administration                                        except Federal holidays.
                                                   Ramaley (PA), Floyd M. Tyler (PA).                                                                             Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
                                                                                                         [Docket No. FMCSA–1998–4334; FMCSA–
                                                                                                         2000–7006; FMCSA–2000–7363; FMCSA–                    U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
                                                  The drivers were included in docket                                                                          from the public to better inform its
                                                                                                         2000–7918; FMCSA–2000–8398; FMCSA–
                                                No. FMCSA–2011–0103. Their                               2001–9258; FMCSA–2002–12844; FMCSA–                   rulemaking process. DOT posts these
                                                exemptions are effective as of June 24,                  2003–14504; FMCSA–2004–17984; FMCSA–                  comments, without edit, including any
                                                2017, and will expire on June 24, 2019.                  2004–19477; FMCSA–2005–20027; FMCSA–                  personal information the commenter
                                                  As of June 28, 2017, and in                            2005–20560; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA–                  provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
                                                                                                         2007–27333; FMCSA–2007–27515; FMCSA–                  as described in the system of records
                                                accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and                   2008–0106; FMCSA–2008–0398; FMCSA–
                                                31315, the following seven individuals                                                                         notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
                                                                                                         2009–0054; FMCSA–2009–0086; FMCSA–
                                                have satisfied the renewal conditions for                                                                      be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
                                                                                                         2011–0010; FMCSA–2011–0092; FMCSA–
                                                obtaining an exemption from the rule                     2012–0337; FMCSA–2013–0022; FMCSA–                    privacy.
                                                prohibiting drivers with ITDM from                       2013–0024; FMCSA–2013–0025; FMCSA–                    II. Background
                                                driving CMVs in interstate commerce                      2013–0026; FMCSA–2014–0299; FMCSA–
                                                                                                         2014–0300; FMCSA–2014–0302; FMCSA–                       On May 15, 2017, FMCSA published
                                                (76 FR 21792; 76 FR 37882):                              2014–0303; FMCSA–2014–0304; FMCSA–                    a notice announcing its decision to
                                                Terry J. Johnson (MN), Todd L.                           2014–0305; FMCSA–2015–0048]                           renew exemptions for 120 individuals
                                                  McAuley (NC), Stephen A. Miles                                                                               from the vision requirement in 49 CFR
                                                                                                         Qualification of Drivers; Exemption                   391.41(b)(10) to operate a CMV in
                                                  (OH), Edgar M. Ridlon, Jr. (VT),
                                                                                                         Applications; Vision                                  interstate commerce and requested
                                                  Andrew M. Schutt (IL), John W.
                                                  Wortman (WI), Kemlyn K. Yowell                         AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety                  comments from the public (82 FR
                                                                                                         Administration (FMCSA), DOT.                          22379). The public comment period
                                                  (OH).
                                                                                                                                                               ended on June 14, 2017, and no
                                                                                                         ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
                                                  The drivers were included in docket                                                                          comments were received.
                                                No. FMCSA–2011–0093. Their                               SUMMARY:    FMCSA announces its                          As stated in the previous notice,
                                                exemptions are effective as of June 28,                  decision to renew exemptions for 120                  FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of
                                                2017, and will expire on June 28, 2019.                  individuals from the vision requirement               these applicants and determined that
                                                                                                         in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety                   renewing these exemptions would
                                                  In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315,                                                                          achieve a level of safety equivalent to or
                                                each exemption will be valid for two                     Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate
                                                                                                         commercial motor vehicle (CMV)                        greater than the level that would be
                                                years from the effective date unless                                                                           achieved by complying with the current
                                                                                                         drivers. The exemptions enable these
                                                revoked earlier by FMCSA. The                                                                                  regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
                                                                                                         individuals to continue to operate CMVs
                                                exemption will be revoked if the                                                                                  The physical qualification standard
                                                                                                         in interstate commerce without meeting
                                                following occurs: (1) The person fails to                the vision requirement in one eye.                    for drivers regarding vision found in 49
                                                comply with the terms and conditions                                                                           CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is
                                                                                                         DATES: Each group of renewed
                                                of the exemption; (2) the exemption has                                                                        physically qualified to driver a CMV if
                                                                                                         exemptions was effective on the dates                 that person:
                                                resulted in a lower level of safety than
                                                                                                         stated in the discussions below and will
                                                was maintained prior to being granted;                   expire on the dates stated in the                        Has distant visual acuity of at least 20/40
                                                or (3) continuation of the exemption                     discussions below.                                    (Snellen) in each eye without corrective
                                                would not be consistent with the goals                                                                         lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to
                                                                                                         FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.                  20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective
                                                and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and                    Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical                   lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least 20/
                                                31315.                                                   Programs Division, 202–366–4001,                      40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or without
                                                  Issued on: July 7, 2017.                               fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,                          corrective lenses, field of vision of at least
                                                Larry W. Minor,                                          Department of Transportation, 1200                    70° in the horizontal meridian in each eye,
                                                                                                         New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64–                      and the ability to recognize the colors of
                                                Associate Administrator for Policy.                                                                            traffic signals and devices showing red,
                                                [FR Doc. 2017–15029 Filed 7–17–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                         224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.                       green, and amber.
                                                                                                         Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5
                                                BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P                                                                                         III. Discussion of Comments
                                                                                                         p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
                                                                                                         except Federal holidays. If you have                     FMCSA received no comments in this
                                                                                                         questions regarding viewing or                        preceding.
                                                                                                         submitting material to the docket,
                                                                                                         contact Docket Services, telephone (202)              VI. Conclusion
                                                                                                         366–9826.                                               As of June 4, 2017, and in accordance
                                                                                                         SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
                                                                                                                                                               following 38 individuals have satisfied
                                                                                                         I. Electronic Access                                  the conditions for obtaining a renewed
                                                                                                           You may see all the comments online                 exemption from the vision requirements
                                                                                                                                                               (65 FR 66286; 65 FR 78256; 66 FR
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                                                                                                         through the Federal Document
                                                                                                         Management System (FDMS) at: http://                  13825; 66 FR 16311; 67 FR 68719; 68 FR
                                                                                                         www.regulations.gov.                                  2629; 68 FR 13360; 68 FR 19598; 68 FR
                                                                                                           Docket: For access to the docket to                 33570; 69 FR 33997; 69 FR 61292; 69 FR
                                                                                                         read background documents or                          64806; 69 FR 71100; 70 FR 2705; 70 FR
                                                                                                         comments, go to http//                                12265; 70 FR 16887; 70 FR 25878; 71 FR
                                                                                                         www.regulations.gov and/or Room                       63379; 72 FR 184; 72 FR 1050; 72 FR
                                                                                                         W12–140 on the ground level of the                    1051; 72 FR 1053; 72 FR 5489; 72 FR


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Document Created: 2018-10-24 11:25:31
Document Modified: 2018-10-24 11:25:31
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 a.m. to 5:30 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 32914 

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