83 FR 2309 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 10 (January 16, 2018)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 10 (January 16, 2018)
| Page Range | 2309-2311 | |
| FR Document | 2018-00586 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 16, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 2309-2311] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-00586] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA- 2001-9561; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-21254; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA- 2006-25246; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-25246; FMCSA-2007-2663; FMCSA- 2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0121; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2011-0024; FMCSA- 2011-0092; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0142; FMCSA-2011-0189; FMCSA- 2013-0026; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA- 2013-0165; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2014-0302; FMCSA-2014-0304; FMCSA- 2014-0305; FMCSA-2015-0049; FMCSA-2015-0052; FMCSA-2015-0053; FMCSA- 2015-0055] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 86 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 were applicable 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., ET, 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., ET, 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 11, 2017, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision to renew exemptions for 86 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 (82 FR 47312). The public comment period ended on November 13, 2017, 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 Based upon its evaluation of the 86 renewal exemption applications and comments received, FMCSA confirms its' decision to exempt the following drivers from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41 (b)(10): In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of October and are discussed below: As of October 3, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and [[Page 2310]] 31315, the following 54 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (65 FR 33406; 65 FR 57234; 66 FR 30502; 66 FR 41654; 68 FR 13360; 68 FR 44837; 70 FR 12265; 70 FR 41811; 71 FR 63379; 72 FR 180; 72 FR 1051; 72 FR 8417; 72 FR 9397; 72 FR 27624; 72 FR 36099; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 40362; 72 FR 52419; 73 FR 78423; 74 FR 19270; 74 FR 26461; 74 FR 26466; 74 FR 34395; 74 FR 34630; 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 48343; 74 FR 6211; 75 FR 79083; 76 FR 17481; 76 FR 25762; 76 FR 25766; 76 FR 28125; 76 FR 37169; 76 FR 37885; 76 FR 44652; 76 FR 44653; 76 FR 49528; 76 FR 50318; 76 FR 53708; 76 FR 54530; 76 FR 61143; 77 FR 74734; 78 FR 4531; 78 FR 22598; 78 FR 24300; 78 FR 24798; 78 FR 34143; 78 FR 37270; 78 FR 37274; 78 FR 41975; 78 FR 46407; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 56986; 78 FR 56993; 78 FR 77782; 78 FR 78477; 79 FR 4531; 79 FR 53708; 79 FR 73686; 80 FR 2473; 80 FR 12248; 80 FR 14223; 80 FR 18693; 80 FR 22773; 80 FR 29152; 80 FR 31635; 80 FR 31636; 80 FR 33011; 80 FR 35699; 80 FR 36395; 80 FR 37718; 80 FR 40122; 80 FR 41547; 80 FR 44188; 80 FR 45573; 80 FR 48402; 80 FR 48404; 80 FR 48411; 80 FR 48413; 80 FR 49302; 80 FR 50917; 80 FR 59225; 80 FR 62161; 80 FR 62163): Deneris G. Allen (LA) Michael J. Altobelli (CT) Joel D. Barchard (MA) Rocky B. Bentz (WI) Keith A. Bliss (NY) Ronald Bostick (SC) Steven J. Brauer (NJ) Jean-Pierre G. Brefort (CT) Michael W. Britt (MD) Shaun E. Burnett (MO) Kevin W. Cannon (TX) Juan R. Cano (TX) Charles C. Chapman (NC) Thomas W. Crouch (IN) Verlin L. Driskell (NE) Robin C. Duckett (SC) Phillip Ergovich (MO) Dan J. Feik (IL) Saul E. Fierro (AZ) Steven A. Garrity (MA) Mark E. Gessner (FL) David B. Ginther (PA) Dominic F. Giordano (CT) Enrique F. Gonzalez (NC) Donald A. Hall (NC) Willard D. Hall (CA) Dennis H. Heller (KS) Steven C. Holland (OK) Ronald E. Howard (PA) Michael A. Kelly (TX) Abdullah T. Khalil (VA) Jorge Lopez (OH) Alex P. Makhanov (WA) Michael L. Martin (OH) Phillip P. Mazza (WI) Lawrence McGowan (OH) John T. McWilliams (IA) Dionicio Mendoza (TX) Garth R. Mero (VT) Charles A. Morgan (NC) Willam V. Nickel (OR) Russell W. Nutter (OH) Nathan Pettis (FL) Mark A. Pirl (NC) Timmy J. Pottebaum (IA) Jason W. Rupp (PA) Ricky J. Sanderson (UT) Kirby R. Sands (IA) Manjinder Singh (WA) Steven W. Stull (IL) Richard G. Vaughn (NC) Victor H. Vera (TX) Bruce W. Williams (IL) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA- 2001-9561; FMCSA-2006-25246; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-25246; FMCSA- 2007-2663; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0121; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA- 2011-0024; FMCSA-2011-0092; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0142; FMCSA- 2013-0026; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA- 2014-0300; FMCSA-2014-0302; FMCSA-2014-0304; FMCSA-2014-0305; FMCSA- 2015-0049; FMCSA-2015-0052; FMCSA-2015-0053; FMCSA-2015-0055. Their exemptions are applicable as of October 3, 2017, and will expire on October 3, 2019. As of October 23, 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 vision requirements (78 FR 47818; 78 FR 63307; 80 FR 59225): Larry E. Blakely (GA) Britt A. Green (ND) Arlene S. Kent (NH) Willie L. Murphy (IN) Joseph J. Pudlik (IL) Jeffrey R. Swett (SC) Brian C. Tate (VA) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2013-0165. Their exemptions are applicable as of October 23, 2017, and will expire on October 23, 2019. As of October 24, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 14 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirements (64 FR 27027; 64 FR 51568; 66 FR 30502; 66 FR 41654; 66 FR 48504; 68 FR 44837; 68 FR 54775; 70 FR 30999; 70 FR 41811; 70 FR 46567; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 53412; 70 FR 61493; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 40359; 72 FR 52421; 72 FR 54971; 72 FR 62896; 74 FR 34074; 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 43221; 74 FR 49069; 76 FR 55467; 76 FR 62143; 78 FR 77782; 80 FR 59225): Calvin D. Atwood (NM) Andrew B. Clayton (TN) William P. Doolittle (MO) Richard L. Gagnebin (KS) Jonathan M. Gentry (TN) Benny D. Hatton, Jr. (NY) Robert W. Healey, Jr. (NJ) Nathaniel H. Herbert, Jr. (PA) Thomas W. Markham (MN) Kevin L. Moody (OH) Charles W. Mullenix (GA) Garry L. Rogers (CO) Gary M. Wolff (IL) John C. Young (VA) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA- 2001-9561; FMCSA-2005-21254; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2007-27897. Their exemptions are applicable as of October 24, 2017, and will expire on October 24, 2019. As of October 30, 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 vision requirements (64 FR 68195; 65 FR 20251; 67 FR 17102; 68 FR 52811; 68 FR 61860; 70 FR 61165; 71 FR 63379; 72 FR 1050; 74 FR 49069; 74 FR 53581; 76 FR 64171; 78 FR 68137; 80 FR 59225): James D. Davis (OH) Dewayne E. Harms (IL) David F. LeClerc (MN) Jesse L. Townsend (LA) Humberto A. Valles (TX) James A. Welch (NH) Michael E. Yount (ID) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA- 2003-15892; FMCSA-2006-26066. Their exemptions are applicable as of October 30, 2017, and will expire on October 30, 2019. As of October 31, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following four individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirements (76 FR 55465; 76 FR 67246; 78 FR 77782; 80 FR 59225): Darrell G. Anthony (TX) Harold L. Pearsall (PA) Phillip M. Pridgen, Sr. (MD) Gerald D. Stidham (CO) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2011-0189. Their exemptions are applicable as of October 31, 2017, and will expire on October 31, 2019. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be valid for two years from the effective date unless [[Page 2311]] 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: January 5, 2018. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2018-00586 Filed 1-12-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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FMCSA–2003–16241. Their exemptions DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and
are applicable as of December 31, 2017, 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday,
and will expire on December 31, 2019. Federal Motor Carrier Safety except Federal holidays.
Administration Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
IV. Conditions and Requirements U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
[Docket No. FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA–
1999–6480; FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA– from the public to better inform its
The exemptions are extended subject
2001–9561; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA– rulemaking process. DOT posts these
to the following conditions: (1) Each
2005–21254; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA– comments, without edit, including any
driver must undergo an annual physical
2006–25246; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA– personal information the commenter
examination (a) by an ophthalmologist 2007–25246; FMCSA–2007–2663; FMCSA– provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
or optometrist who attests that the 2007–27897; FMCSA–2009–0121; FMCSA– as described in the system of records
vision in the better eye continues to 2009–0154; FMCSA–2011–0024; FMCSA– notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
meet the requirements in 49 CFR 2011–0092; FMCSA–2011–0140; FMCSA– be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a certified 2011–0142; FMCSA–2011–0189; FMCSA–
2013–0026; FMCSA–2013–0027; FMCSA–
privacy.
Medical Examiner, as defined by 49 CFR
2013–0029; FMCSA–2013–0030; FMCSA– II. Background
390.5, who attests that the driver is 2013–0165; FMCSA–2014–0300; FMCSA–
otherwise physically qualified under 49 2014–0302; FMCSA–2014–0304; FMCSA– On October 11, 2017, FMCSA
CFR 391.41; (2) each driver must 2014–0305; FMCSA–2015–0049; FMCSA– published a notice announcing its
provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s 2015–0052; FMCSA–2015–0053; FMCSA– decision to renew exemptions for 86
or optometrist’s report to the Medical 2015–0055] individuals from the vision requirement
Examiner at the time of the annual in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) to operate a
medical examination; and (3) each Qualification of Drivers; Exemption CMV in interstate commerce and
Applications; Vision requested comments from the public (82
driver must provide a copy of the
annual medical certification to the AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety FR 47312). The public comment period
employer for retention in the driver’s Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ended on November 13, 2017, and no
qualification file or keep a copy of his/ comments were received.
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
As stated in the previous notice,
her driver’s qualification if he/her is
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of
self- employed. The driver must also
decision to renew exemptions for 86 these applicants and determined that
have a copy of the exemption when renewing these exemptions would
driving, for presentation to a duly individuals from the vision requirement
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety achieve a level of safety equivalent to or
authorized Federal, State, or local greater than the level that would be
Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate
enforcement official. The exemption achieved by complying with the current
commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
will be rescinded if: (1) The person fails regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
drivers. The exemptions enable these
to comply with the terms and individuals to continue to operate CMVs The physical qualification standard
conditions of the exemption; (2) the in interstate commerce without meeting for drivers regarding vision found in 49
exemption has resulted in a lower level the vision requirement in one eye. CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is
of safety than was maintained before it physically qualified to driver a CMV if
DATES: Each group of renewed
was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemptions were applicable on the that person has distant visual acuity of
exemption would not be consistent with dates stated in the discussions below at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye
the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. and will expire on the dates stated in without corrective lenses or visual
31136(e) and 31315. the discussions below. acuity separately corrected to 20/40
(Snellen) or better with corrective
V. Preemption FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or
During the period the exemption is in Programs Division, 202–366–4001, without corrective lenses, field of vision
effect, no State shall enforce any law or fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, of at least 70° in the horizontal meridian
regulation that conflicts with this Department of Transportation, 1200 in each eye, and the ability to recognize
exemption with respect to a person New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, the colors of traffic signals and devices
operating under the exemption. Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office showing red, green, and amber.
hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., ET,
VI. Conclusion Monday through Friday, except Federal III. Discussion of Comments
Based upon its evaluation of the 109 holidays. If you have questions FMCSA received no comments in this
exemption applications, FMCSA renews regarding viewing or submitting preceding.
the exemptions of the aforementioned material to the docket, contact Docket
Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. VI. Conclusion
drivers from the vision requirement in
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), subject to the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Based upon its evaluation of the 86
requirements cited above. In accordance renewal exemption applications and
I. Electronic Access comments received, FMCSA confirms
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each
You may see all the comments online its’ decision to exempt the following
exemption will be valid for two years through the Federal Document drivers from the vision requirement in
unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. Management System (FDMS) at: http:// 49 CFR 391.41 (b)(10):
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Issued on: January 5, 2018. www.regulations.gov. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
Larry W. Minor, Docket: For access to the docket to and 31315, the following groups of
Associate Administrator for Policy. read background documents or drivers received renewed exemptions in
comments, go to http:// the month of October and are discussed
[FR Doc. 2018–00600 Filed 1–12–18; 8:45 am]
www.regulations.gov and/or Room below:
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W12–140 on the ground level of the As of October 3, 2017, and in
West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
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revoked earlier by FMCSA. The docket number(s) for this notice. Note 391.41(b)(10). Accordingly, the Agency
exemption will be revoked if the that all comments received will be will evaluate the qualifications of each
following occurs: (1) The person fails to posted without change to http:// applicant to determine whether granting
comply with the terms and conditions www.regulations.gov, including any an exemption will achieve the required
of the exemption; (2) the exemption has personal information provided. Please level of safety mandated by statute.
resulted in a lower level of safety than see the Privacy Act heading below for The physical qualification standard
was maintained prior to being granted; further information. for drivers regarding vision found in 49
or (3) continuation of the exemption Docket: For access to the docket to CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is
would not be consistent with the goals read background documents or physically qualified to drive a CMV if
and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and comments, go to http:// that person has distant visual acuity of
31315. www.regulations.gov at any time or at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye
Room W12–140 on the ground level of without corrective lenses or visual
Issued on: January 5, 2018.
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey acuity separately corrected to 20/40
Larry W. Minor, (Snellen) or better with corrective
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9
Associate Administrator for Policy. lenses, distant binocular acuity of at
a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through
[FR Doc. 2018–00586 Filed 1–12–18; 8:45 am] Friday, except Federal holidays. The least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P FDMS is available 24 hours each day, or without corrective lenses, field of
365 days each year. If you want vision of at least 70° in the horizontal
acknowledgment that we received your Meridian in each eye, and the ability to
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION comments, please include a self- recognize the colors of traffic signals
addressed, stamped envelope or and devices showing standard red,
Federal Motor Carrier Safety green, and amber.
Administration postcard or print the acknowledgement
page that appears after submitting In July 1992, the Agency first
[Docket No. FMCSA–2017–0026] comments online. published the criteria for the Vision
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 Waiver Program, which listed the
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments conditions and reporting standards that
Applications; Vision from the public to better inform its CMV drivers approved for participation
rulemaking process. DOT posts these would need to meet (Qualification of
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Drivers; Vision Waivers, 57 FR 31458,
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. comments, without edit, including any
personal information the commenter July 16, 1992). The current Vision
ACTION: Notice of applications for Exemption Program was established in
exemption; request for comments. provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
as described in the system of records 1998, following the enactment of
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can amendments to the statutes governing
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of
be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/ exemptions made by § 4007 of the
applications from 18 individuals for an
privacy. Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
exemption from the vision requirement
Century (TEA–21), Public Law 105–178,
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. 112 Stat. 107, 401 (June 9, 1998). Vision
Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical exemptions are considered under the
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, procedures established in 49 CFR part
interstate commerce. If granted, the fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, 381 subpart C, on a case-by-case basis
exemptions will enable these Department of Transportation, 1200 upon application by CMV drivers who
individuals to operate CMVs in New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, do not meet the vision standards of 49
interstate commerce without meeting Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office CFR 391.41(b)(10).
the vision requirement in one eye. hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., To qualify for an exemption from the
DATES: Comments must be received on Monday through Friday, except Federal vision requirement, FMCSA requires a
or before February 15, 2018. holidays. If you have questions person to present verifiable evidence
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments regarding viewing or submitting that he/she has driven a commercial
bearing the Federal Docket Management material to the docket, contact Docket vehicle safely with the vision deficiency
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. for the past three years. Recent driving
2017–0026 using any of the following SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: performance is especially important in
methods: evaluating future safety, according to
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to I. Background several research studies designed to
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, correlate past and future driving
online instructions for submitting FMCSA may grant an exemption from performance. Results of these studies
comments. the FMCSRs for a five-year period if it support the principle that the best
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; finds ‘‘such exemption would likely predictor of future performance by a
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 achieve a level of safety that is driver is his/her past record of crashes
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building equivalent to or greater than the level and traffic violations. Copies of the
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, that would be achieved absent such studies may be found at Docket Number
Washington, DC 20590–0001. exemption.’’ The statute also allows the FMCSA–1998–3637.
• Hand Delivery: West Building Agency to renew exemptions at the end FMCSA believes it can properly apply
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 of the five-year period. FMCSA grants the principle to monocular drivers,
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two- because data from the Federal Highway
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., year period to align with the maximum Administration’s (FHWA) former waiver
Monday through Friday, except Federal duration of a driver’s medical study program clearly demonstrated the
Holidays. certification. driving performance of experienced
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. The 18 individuals listed in this monocular drivers in the program is
Instructions: Each submission must notice have requested an exemption better than that of all CMV drivers
include the Agency name and the from the vision requirement in 49 CFR collectively (See 61 FR 13338, 13345,
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of final disposition. | |
| Dates | Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in the discussions below. | |
| 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., ET, 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. | |
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