83 FR 24585 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 103 (May 29, 2018)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 103 (May 29, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-11408 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 29, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 24585-24587] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-11408] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2018-0011] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of applications for exemption; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 12 individuals for an exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions will enable these individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce without meeting the vision requirement in one eye. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 28, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2018-0011 using any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Fax: 1-202-493-2251. Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number(s) for this notice. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below for further information. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments online. 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. 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 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption from the FMCSRs for a five-year period if it finds ``such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved absent such exemption.'' The statute also allows the Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the five-year period. FMCSA grants exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two- year period to align with the maximum duration of a driver's medical certification. The 12 individuals listed in this notice have requested an exemption from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant to determine whether granting an exemption will achieve the required level of safety mandated by statute. The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding vision found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is physically qualified to drive 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 at 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 standard red, green, and amber. In July 1992, the Agency first published the criteria for the Vision Waiver Program, which listed the conditions and reporting standards that CMV drivers approved for participation would need to meet (Qualification of Drivers; Vision Waivers, 57 FR 31458, July 16, 1992). The current Vision Exemption Program was established in 1998, following the enactment of amendments to the statutes governing exemptions made by Sec. 4007 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), Public Law 105-178, 112 Stat. 107, 401 (June 9, 1998). Vision exemptions are considered under the procedures established in 49 CFR part 381 subpart C, on a case-by-case basis upon application by CMV drivers who do not meet the vision standards of 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). To qualify for an exemption from the vision requirement, FMCSA requires a person to present verifiable evidence that he/she has driven a commercial vehicle safely with the vision deficiency for the past three years. Recent driving performance is especially important in evaluating future safety, according to several research studies designed to correlate past and future driving performance. Results of these studies support the principle that the best predictor of future performance by a driver is his/her past record of crashes and traffic violations. Copies of the studies may be found at Docket Number FMCSA- 1998-3637. FMCSA believes it can properly apply the principle to monocular drivers, because data from the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) former waiver study program clearly demonstrated the driving performance of experienced monocular drivers in the program is better than that of all CMV drivers collectively (See 61 FR 13338, 13345, March 26, 1996). The fact that experienced monocular drivers demonstrated safe driving records in the waiver program supports a conclusion that other monocular drivers, meeting the same qualifying conditions as those required by the waiver program, are also likely to have adapted to their vision [[Page 24586]] deficiency and will continue to operate safely. The first major research correlating past and future performance was done in England by Greenwood and Yule in 1920. Subsequent studies, building on that model, concluded that crash rates for the same individual exposed to certain risks for two different time periods vary only slightly (See Bates and Neyman, University of California Publications in Statistics, April 1952). Other studies demonstrated theories of predicting crash proneness from crash history coupled with other factors. These factors--such as age, sex, geographic location, mileage driven and conviction history--are used every day by insurance companies and motor vehicle bureaus to predict the probability of an individual experiencing future crashes (See Weber, Donald C., ``Accident Rate Potential: An Application of Multiple Regression Analysis of a Poisson Process,'' Journal of American Statistical Association, June 1971). A 1964 California Driver Record Study prepared by the California Department of Motor Vehicles concluded that the best overall crash predictor for both concurrent and nonconcurrent events is the number of single convictions. This study used three consecutive years of data, comparing the experiences of drivers in the first two years with their experiences in the final year. II. Qualifications of Applicants Joseph W. Davis Mr. Davis, 63, has had a central retinal vein occlusion in his right eye since 2012. The visual acuity in his right eye is hand motion, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2018, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion, this gentleman has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Davis reported that he has driven tractor- trailer combinations for five years, accumulating 550,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the last three years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Joshua D. Giles Mr. Giles, 39, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, 20/50. Following an examination in 2018, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Giles has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate commercial vehicles.'' Mr. Giles reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years, accumulating 1.02 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the last three years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Michael J. Haubert Mr. Haubert, 41, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic incident in 2013. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2018, his optometrist stated, ``Michael, it is in my medical opinion you have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks necessary to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Haubert reported that he has driven straight trucks for 17 years, accumulating 221,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years, accumulating 85,00 miles. He holds a Class ABCD CDL from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last three years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Thomas R. Krentz Mr. Krentz, 30, has had optic atrophy in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 2003. The visual acuity in his right eye is light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2018, his optometrist stated, ``I, Timothy J. Goldsmith, Optometrist certify in my medical opinion that Thomas Krentz has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Krentz reported that he has driven straight trucks for 13 years, accumulating 130,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years, accumulating 455,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota. His driving record for the last three years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Phil M. Lamp Mr. Lamp, 45, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1984. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2018, his optometrist stated, ``Overall I feel that Mr. Lamp has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lamp reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 500,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 16 years, accumulating 400,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from West Virginia. His driving record for the last three years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Jeffery S. Lathrop Mr. Lathrop, 57, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/ 400. Following an examination in 2018, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Jeff has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lathrop reported that he has driven straight trucks for 29 years, accumulating 1.45 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 29 years, accumulating 1.45 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the last three years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Terrence A. Odrick Mr. Odrick, 53, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2018, his optometrist stated, ``Patient has sufficient vision to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Odrick reported that he has driven buses for 29 years, accumulating 471,250 miles. He holds an operator's license from Delaware. His driving record for the last three years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. James B. Powell Mr. Powell, 54, has had iris coloboma in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/800. Following an examination in 2018, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Jim Powell has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Powell reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 1.25 million miles, and tractor- trailer combinations for 11 years, accumulating 550,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last three years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Raymond C. Smith Mr. Smith, 63, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2018, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion as an ophthalmologist, he has more than sufficient vision to perform driving tasks of operating a commercial vehicle using dual mirrors.'' [[Page 24587]] Mr. Smith reported that he has driven straight trucks for eight years, accumulating 328,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last three years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Zebrial C. Stahmer Mr. Stahmer, 33, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2018, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Stahmer has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Stahmer reported that he has driven straight trucks for ten years, accumulating 1.04 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for six years, accumulating 168,480 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Montana. His driving record for the last three years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Leon W. Tanksley, III Mr. Tanksley, 40, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2017, his ophthalmologist stated, ``His visual field with both eyes open is normal along with a 120-degree horizontal axis and in my medical opinion, the vision out of his good eye is sufficient to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Tanksley reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for eight years, accumulating 760,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia. His driving record for the last three years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Timothy E. Thomas Mr. Thomas, 44, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic incident in 2002. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2018, his optometrist stated, ``Patient has sufficient vision in his left eye to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Thomas reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 1.1 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the last three years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. III. Request for Comments In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions described in this notice. We will consider all comments and material received before the close of business on the closing date indicated in the dates section of the notice. IV. Submitting Comments You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that FMCSA can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission. To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number FMCSA-2018-0011 and click the search button. When the new screen appears, click on the blue ``Comment Now!'' button on the right hand side of the page. On the new page, enter information required including the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and materials received during the comment period. FMCSA may issue a final determination at any time after the close of the comment period. V. Viewing Comments and Documents To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this preamble, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number FMCSA-2018-0011 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to this notice. 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Issued on: May 17, 2018. the West Building, 1200 New Jersey acuity separately corrected to 20/40
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FDMS is available 24 hours each day, or without corrective lenses, field of
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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 postcard or print the acknowledgement green, and amber.
Administration page that appears after submitting In July 1992, the Agency first
comments online. published the criteria for the Vision
[Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0011] Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 Waiver Program, which listed the
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments conditions and reporting standards that
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
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 comments, without edit, including any Drivers; Vision Waivers, 57 FR 31458,
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. personal information the commenter July 16, 1992). The current Vision
ACTION: Notice of applications for provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, Exemption Program was established in
exemption; request for comments. 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 12 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.
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical 112 Stat. 107, 401 (June 9, 1998). Vision
Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a
Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, exemptions are considered under the
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, procedures established in 49 CFR part
interstate commerce. If granted, the
Department of Transportation, 1200 381 subpart C, on a case-by-case basis
exemptions will enable these
New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, upon application by CMV drivers who
individuals to operate CMVs in
Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office do not meet the vision standards of 49
interstate commerce without meeting
hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., CFR 391.41(b)(10).
the vision requirement in one eye.
Monday through Friday, except Federal To qualify for an exemption from the
DATES: Comments must be received on
holidays. If you have questions vision requirement, FMCSA requires a
or before June 28, 2018.
regarding viewing or submitting person to present verifiable evidence
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments that he/she has driven a commercial
material to the docket, contact Docket
bearing the Federal Docket Management vehicle safely with the vision deficiency
Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– for the past three years. Recent driving
2018–0011 using any of the following SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
performance is especially important in
methods: I. Background evaluating future safety, according to
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, several research studies designed to
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
FMCSA may grant an exemption from correlate past and future driving
online instructions for submitting
the FMCSRs for a five-year period if it performance. Results of these studies
comments.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; finds ‘‘such exemption would likely support the principle that the best
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 achieve a level of safety that is predictor of future performance by a
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building equivalent to or greater than the level driver is his/her past record of crashes
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, that would be achieved absent such and traffic violations. Copies of the
Washington, DC 20590–0001. exemption.’’ The statute also allows the studies may be found at Docket Number
• Hand Delivery: West Building Agency to renew exemptions at the end FMCSA–1998–3637.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 of the five-year period. FMCSA grants FMCSA believes it can properly apply
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two- the principle to monocular drivers,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., year period to align with the maximum because data from the Federal Highway
Monday through Friday, except Federal duration of a driver’s medical Administration’s (FHWA) former waiver
Holidays. certification. study program clearly demonstrated the
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. The 12 individuals listed in this driving performance of experienced
Instructions: Each submission must notice have requested an exemption monocular drivers in the program is
include the Agency name and the from the vision requirement in 49 CFR better than that of all CMV drivers
docket number(s) for this notice. Note 391.41(b)(10). Accordingly, the Agency collectively (See 61 FR 13338, 13345,
that all comments received will be will evaluate the qualifications of each March 26, 1996). The fact that
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posted without change to http:// applicant to determine whether granting experienced monocular drivers
www.regulations.gov, including any an exemption will achieve the required demonstrated safe driving records in the
personal information provided. Please level of safety mandated by statute. waiver program supports a conclusion
see the Privacy Act heading below for The physical qualification standard that other monocular drivers, meeting
further information. for drivers regarding vision found in 49 the same qualifying conditions as those
Docket: For access to the docket to CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is required by the waiver program, are also
read background documents or physically qualified to drive a CMV if likely to have adapted to their vision
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Mr. Smith reported that he has driven III. Request for Comments DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
straight trucks for eight years,
accumulating 328,000 miles. He holds In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) Federal Motor Carrier Safety
an operator’s license from Pennsylvania. and 31315, FMCSA requests public Administration
His driving record for the last three comment from all interested persons on
[Docket No. FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA–
years shows no crashes and no the exemption petitions described in 2001–10578; FMCSA–2002–12844; FMCSA–
convictions for moving violations in a this notice. We will consider all 2003–14223; FMCSA–2003–16564; FMCSA–
CMV. comments and material received before 2005–21711; FMCSA–2005–22194; FMCSA–
the close of business on the closing date 2005–22727; FMCSA–2005–23099; FMCSA–
Zebrial C. Stahmer indicated in the dates section of the 2006–24783; FMCSA–2007–0017; FMCSA–
notice. 2007–0071; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA–
Mr. Stahmer, 33, has had amblyopia 2009–0291; FMCSA–2009–0303; FMCSA–
in his right eye since childhood. The IV. Submitting Comments 2011–0140; FMCSA–2011–0141; FMCSA–
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, 2011–0325; FMCSA–2011–0365; FMCSA–
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an You may submit your comments and 2011–0366; FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA–
examination in 2018, his optometrist material online or by fax, mail, or hand 2013–0169; FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA–
delivery, but please use only one of 2013–0174; FMCSA–2015–0053; FMCSA–
stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Mr. 2015–0055; FMCSA–2015–0056; FMCSA–
Stahmer has sufficient vision to perform these means. FMCSA recommends that
2015–0070; FMCSA–2015–0072; FMCSA–
the driving tasks required to operate a you include your name and a mailing 2015–0344; FMCSA–2015–0345; FMCSA–
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Stahmer address, an email address, or a phone 2015–0347; FMCSA–2015–0348]
reported that he has driven straight number in the body of your document
trucks for ten years, accumulating 1.04 so that FMCSA can contact you if there Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
million miles, and tractor-trailer are questions regarding your Applications; Vision
combinations for six years, submission. AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
accumulating 168,480 miles. He holds a To submit your comment online, go to Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
Class A CDL from Montana. His driving http://www.regulations.gov and in the ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
record for the last three years shows no search box insert the docket number
crashes and no convictions for moving FMCSA–2018–0011 and click the search SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its
violations in a CMV. button. When the new screen appears, decision to renew exemptions for 85
click on the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’ individuals from the vision requirement
Leon W. Tanksley, III in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
button on the right hand side of the
Mr. Tanksley, 40, has had amblyopia page. On the new page, enter Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate
in his right eye since childhood. The information required including the commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150, drivers. The exemptions enable these
specific section of this document to
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an individuals to continue to operate CMVs
which each comment applies, and
examination in 2017, his in interstate commerce without meeting
provide a reason for each suggestion or
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘His visual field the vision requirement in one eye.
recommendation. If you submit your
with both eyes open is normal along DATES: Each group of renewed
comments by mail or hand delivery,
with a 120-degree horizontal axis and in exemptions were applicable on the
submit them in an unbound format, no
my medical opinion, the vision out of dates stated in the discussions below
larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for and will expire on the dates stated in
his good eye is sufficient to operate a copying and electronic filing. If you
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Tanksley the discussions below.
submit comments by mail and would
reported that he has driven tractor- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
like to know that they reached the
trailer combinations for eight years, Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
facility, please enclose a stamped, self- Programs Division, 202–366–4001,
accumulating 760,000 miles. He holds a addressed postcard or envelope.
Class A CDL from Georgia. His driving fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
record for the last three years shows no We will consider all comments and Department of Transportation, 1200
crashes and no convictions for moving materials received during the comment New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,
violations in a CMV. period. FMCSA may issue a final Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office
determination at any time after the close hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
Timothy E. Thomas of the comment period. Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. If you have questions
Mr. Thomas, 44, has a prosthetic right V. Viewing Comments and Documents regarding viewing or submitting
eye due to a traumatic incident in 2002. material to the docket, contact Docket
The visual acuity in his right eye is no To view comments, as well as any
documents mentioned in this preamble, Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
light perception, and in his left eye, 20/ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
20. Following an examination in 2018, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in
his optometrist stated, ‘‘Patient has the search box insert the docket number I. Electronic Access
sufficient vision in his left eye to FMCSA–2018–0011 and click ‘‘Search.’’
You may see all the comments online
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and through the Federal Document
Thomas reported that he has driven you will find all documents and Management System (FDMS) at: http://
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tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, comments related to this notice. www.regulations.gov.
accumulating 1.1 million miles. He Issued on: May 17, 2018. Docket: For access to the docket to
holds a Class A CDL from North Larry W. Minor, read background documents or
Carolina. His driving record for the last comments, go to http://
Associate Administrator for Policy.
three years shows no crashes and no www.regulations.gov and/or Room
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convictions for moving violations in a W12–140 on the ground level of the
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| 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 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. | |
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