83_FR_28447 83 FR 28330 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing

83 FR 28330 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 117 (June 18, 2018)

Page Range28330-28332
FR Document2018-13014

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 19 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0322; FMCSA-2013-0122; FMCSA-2013-0123; FMCSA-
2015-0329; FMCSA-2013-0124]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing

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

ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 19 
individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle 
(CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf 
individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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. Comments must be received on or before July 18, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0322; FMCSA-2013-0122; 
FMCSA-2013-0123; FMCSA-2015-0329; and FMCSA-13-0124 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.

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    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 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 
E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have 
questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, 
contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption 
for five years 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 physical qualification standard for drivers regarding hearing 
found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) states that a person is physically 
qualified to driver a CMV if that person first perceives a forced 
whispered voice in the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or 
without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested by use of an audiometric 
device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater 
than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without a 
hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American 
National Standard (formerly ASA Standard) Z24.5--1951.
    49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) was adopted in 1970, with a revision in 1971 
to allow drivers to be qualified under this standard while wearing a 
hearing aid, 35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22, 1970) and 36 FR 12857 (July 3, 
1971).
    The 19 individuals listed in this notice have requested renewal of 
their exemptions from the hearing standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11), in 
accordance with FMCSA procedures. Accordingly, FMCSA has evaluated 
these applications for renewal on their merits and decided to extend 
each exemption for a renewable two-year period.

II. Request for Comments

    Interested parties or organizations possessing information that 
would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not 
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately 
notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted 
and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption 
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 
31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the 
exemption of a driver.

III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each of the 19 
applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an 
exemption from the hearing requirement. The 19 drivers in this notice 
remain in good standing with the Agency. In addition, for Commercial 
Driver's License (CDL) holders, the Commercial Driver's License 
Information System (CDLIS) and the Motor Carrier Management Information 
System (MCMIS) are searched for crash and violation data. For non-CDL 
holders, the Agency reviews the driving records from the State Driver's 
Licensing Agency (SDLA). These factors provide an adequate basis for 
predicting each driver's ability to continue to safely operate a CMV in 
interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the 
exemption for each of these drivers for a period of two years is likely 
to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the 
exemption.
    As of April 23, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 2 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the hearing requirement in 
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers:

Donald Lynch (SC); and Zachery Rietz (TX).

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2012-0322. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of April 23, 2018, and will expire on 
April 23, 2020.
    As of April 21, 2018, 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 hearing requirement in 
the FMCSs for interstate CMV drivers:

Andrew Alcozer (IL)
Michael Beebe (NJ)
Shayne Bumbalough (WA)
Barry Carpenter (SC)
Roman Landa (CA)
Bryan McFarland (OH)
Jacob Paulin (WI)
Ryan Pope (CA)
Ronald Rutter (CA)
Fernando R. Savon (TX)
Russel Smith (OH)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2013-0122. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of April 21, 2018, and will expire on 
April 21, 2020.
    As of April 27, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 3 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the hearing requirement in 
the FMCSs for interstate CMV drivers.

Tonya Bland (MD); Glenn Ferguson (TX); and Michael McCarthy.

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2015-0329. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of April 17, 2018, and will expire on 
April 17, 2020.
    As of April 24, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 3 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the hearing requirement in 
the FMCSs for interstate CMV drivers.

Kwinton Carpenter (OH); Darren Norquist (WI); and Andrey Shevchenko 
(MN).

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2013-0124. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of April

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24, 2018, and will expire on April 24, 2020.

IV. Conditions and Requirements

    The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions: 
(1) Each driver must report any crashes or accidents as defined in 49 
CFR 390.5; and (2) report all citations and convictions for 
disqualifying offenses under 49 CFR part 383 and 49 CFR 391 to FMCSA; 
and (3) each driver prohibited from operating a motorcoach or bus with 
passengers in interstate commerce. The driver must also have a copy of 
the exemption when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized 
Federal, State, or local enforcement official. In addition, the 
exemption does not exempt the individual from meeting the applicable 
CDL testing requirements. Each exemption will be valid for two years 
unless rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be rescinded if: 
(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 before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the 
exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315.

V. Preemption

    During the period the exemption is in effect, no State shall 
enforce any law or regulation that conflicts with this exemption with 
respect to a person operating under the exemption.

VI. Conclusion

    Based upon its evaluation of the 19 exemption applications, FMCSA 
renews the exemptions of the aforementioned drivers from the hearing 
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41 (b)(11). In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 
31136(e) and 31315, each exemption will be valid for two years unless 
revoked earlier by FMCSA.

    Issued on: June 11, 2018.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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                                              each applicant were stated and                          VI. Preemption                                         resulted in a lower level of safety than
                                              discussed in detail in the April 9, 2018,                  During the period the exemption is in               was maintained prior to being granted;
                                              Federal Register notice (83 FR 15225)                   effect, no State shall enforce any law or              or (3) continuation of the exemption
                                              and will not be repeated in this notice.                regulation that conflicts with this                    would not be consistent with the goals
                                                 These 46 applicants have had ITDM                    exemption with respect to a person                     and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
                                                                                                      operating under the exemption.                         31315.
                                              over a range of 1 to 28 years. These
                                              applicants report no severe                                                                                      Issued on: June 11, 2018.
                                                                                                      VII. Conclusion
                                              hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss                                                                       Larry W. Minor,
                                              of consciousness or seizure, requiring                    Based upon its evaluation of the 46                  Associate Administrator for Policy.
                                              the assistance of another person, or                    exemption applications, FMCSA                          [FR Doc. 2018–13009 Filed 6–15–18; 8:45 am]
                                              resulting in impaired cognitive function                exempts the following drivers from the                 BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
                                              that occurred without warning                           diabetes requirement in 49 CFR
                                              symptoms, in the past 12 months and no                  391.41(b)(10), subject to the
                                              recurrent (two or more) severe                          requirements cited above:                              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                              hypoglycemic episodes in the past five                  Mark G. Albertson (NY)
                                              years. In each case, an endocrinologist                 Duane L. Barrett (AL)                                  Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                              verified that the driver has                            Marvin L. Bodey (TX)                                   Administration
                                              demonstrated a willingness to properly                  Kevin A. Cardona (NY)                                  [Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0322; FMCSA–
                                              monitor and manage his/her diabetes                     James W. Carlson (WI)                                  2013–0122; FMCSA–2013–0123; FMCSA–
                                              mellitus, received education related to                 Kyle E. Caswell (MA)                                   2015–0329; FMCSA–2013–0124]
                                              diabetes management, and is on a stable                 Nathaniel W. Curry (NC)
                                              insulin regimen. These drivers report no                Henry H. Daugherty (PA)                                Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
                                              other disqualifying conditions,                         Victor D. Davis (DE)                                   Applications; Hearing
                                                                                                      Todd E. Dawson (MI)
                                              including diabetes related                                                                                     AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                                                                      James A. Denmark (GA)
                                              complications. Each meets the vision                                                                           Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
                                                                                                      John V. Dobrowski (NH)
                                              requirement at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).                                                                           ACTION: Notice of renewal of
                                                                                                      Michael W. Driggers (SC)
                                                 Consequently, FMCSA finds that in                    Michael J. Duffey (VA)                                 exemptions; request for comments.
                                              each case exempting these applicants                    Timothy L. Ebbers (IL)
                                              from the diabetes requirement in 49 CFR                 Alfred K. Estes (WI)                                   SUMMARY:    FMCSA announces its
                                              391.41(b)(3) is likely to achieve a level               Travis L. Gelbrich (OR)                                decision to renew exemptions for 19
                                              of safety equal to that existing without                Wyllshaun A. Gipson (ME)                               individuals from the hearing
                                              the exemption.                                          Adam K. Graham (PA)                                    requirement in the Federal Motor
                                                                                                      Nicholas D. Haggerty (WV)                              Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for
                                              V. Conditions and Requirements                          John A. Hayes (NY)                                     interstate commercial motor vehicle
                                                                                                      Dennis R. Henry (TX)                                   (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable
                                                 The terms and conditions of the                                                                             these hard of hearing and deaf
                                              exemption are provided to the                           Kenneth R. Henry (TX)
                                                                                                      Robert T. Holcombe (TN)                                individuals to continue to operate CMVs
                                              applicants in the exemption document                                                                           in interstate commerce.
                                              and includes the following: (1) Each                    Richard P. Houle (WA)
                                                                                                      Daniel S. Howell (PA)                                  DATES: Each group of renewed
                                              driver must submit a quarterly                                                                                 exemptions were applicable on the
                                                                                                      Christopher S. Justice (NC)
                                              monitoring checklist completed by the                                                                          dates stated in the discussions below
                                                                                                      William T. Kribell (SD)
                                              treating endocrinologist as well as an                                                                         and will expire on the dates stated in
                                                                                                      Jason A. Lantz (MN)
                                              annual checklist with a comprehensive                   Dennis A. Lightbown (CO)                               the discussions below. Comments must
                                              medical evaluation; (2) each driver must                Anthony L. Maita (PA)                                  be received on or before July 18, 2018.
                                              report within two business days of                      Robert M. Matthies (MA)                                ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
                                              occurrence, all episodes of severe                      James J.P. May (CA)                                    bearing the Federal Docket Management
                                              hypoglycemia, significant                               Dale H.N. McCann (PA)                                  System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
                                              complications, or inability to manage                   James L. Morgan, Jr. (NC)                              2012–0322; FMCSA–2013–0122;
                                              diabetes; also, any involvement in an                   William L. Nicklas (PA)                                FMCSA–2013–0123; FMCSA–2015–
                                              accident or any other adverse event in                  Lorenzo E. Romo (TX)                                   0329; and FMCSA–13–0124 using any
                                              a CMV or personal vehicle, whether or                   Dennis K. Rottenbucher (SD)                            of the following methods:
                                              not it is related to an episode of                      Gregory Schembri (PA)                                    • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                              hypoglycemia; (3) each driver must                      Douglas R. Schrader (WI)                               http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                              provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s                 Ethan J. Stewmon (TN)                                  online instructions for submitting
                                              or optometrist’s report to the Medical                  Charles F. Stockton (MO)                               comments.
                                              Examiner at the time of the annual                      Michael E. Thomas (NE)                                   • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
                                              medical examination; and (4) each                       Benjamin D. Utoft (IA)                                 U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
                                              driver must provide a copy of the                       Cassandra D. Waters (MD)                               New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
                                              annual medical certification to the                     Daniel J. Welch (MI)                                   Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                              employer for retention in the driver’s                    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)                Washington, DC 20590–0001.
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                                              qualification file, or keeping a copy in                and 31315, each exemption will be valid                  • Hand Delivery: West Building
                                              his/her driver’s qualification file if he/              for two years from the effective date                  Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
                                              she is self-employed. The driver must                   unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The                   New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
                                              also have a copy of the exemption when                  exemption will be revoked if the                       DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t.,
                                              driving, for presentation to a duly                     following occurs: (1) The person fails to              Monday through Friday, except Federal
                                              authorized Federal, State, or local                     comply with the terms and conditions                   Holidays.
                                              enforcement official.                                   of the exemption; (2) the exemption has                  • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.


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                                                 Instructions: Each submission must                   49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) states that a                     two years is likely to achieve a level of
                                              include the Agency name and the                         person is physically qualified to driver               safety equal to that existing without the
                                              docket number(s) for this notice. Note                  a CMV if that person first perceives a                 exemption.
                                              that all comments received will be                      forced whispered voice in the better ear                 As of April 23, 2018, and in
                                              posted without change to http://                        at not less than 5 feet with or without                accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
                                              www.regulations.gov, including any                      the use of a hearing aid or, if tested by              31315, the following 2 individuals have
                                              personal information provided. Please                   use of an audiometric device, does not                 satisfied the renewal conditions for
                                              see the Privacy Act heading below for                   have an average hearing loss in the                    obtaining an exemption from the
                                              further information.                                    better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500             hearing requirement in the FMCSRs for
                                                 Docket: For access to the docket to                  Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or                     interstate CMV drivers:
                                              read background documents or                            without a hearing aid when the                         Donald Lynch (SC); and Zachery Rietz
                                              comments, go to http://                                 audiometric device is calibrated to                      (TX).
                                              www.regulations.gov at any time or                      American National Standard (formerly
                                                                                                                                                               The drivers were included in docket
                                              Room W12–140 on the ground level of                     ASA Standard) Z24.5—1951.
                                                                                                                                                             number FMCSA–2012–0322. Their
                                              the West Building, 1200 New Jersey                         49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) was adopted in
                                                                                                      1970, with a revision in 1971 to allow                 exemptions are applicable as of April
                                              Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9                                                                           23, 2018, and will expire on April 23,
                                              a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through                   drivers to be qualified under this
                                                                                                      standard while wearing a hearing aid,                  2020.
                                              Friday, except Federal holidays. The                                                                             As of April 21, 2018, and in
                                              FDMS is available 24 hours each day,                    35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22, 1970) and
                                                                                                      36 FR 12857 (July 3, 1971).                            accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
                                              365 days each year. If you want                                                                                31315, the following 11 individuals
                                              acknowledgment that we received your                       The 19 individuals listed in this
                                                                                                      notice have requested renewal of their                 have satisfied the renewal conditions for
                                              comments, please include a self-                                                                               obtaining an exemption from the
                                              addressed, stamped envelope or                          exemptions from the hearing standard
                                                                                                      in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11), in accordance                 hearing requirement in the FMCSs for
                                              postcard or print the acknowledgement                                                                          interstate CMV drivers:
                                              page that appears after submitting                      with FMCSA procedures. Accordingly,
                                                                                                      FMCSA has evaluated these                              Andrew Alcozer (IL)
                                              comments online.
                                                 Privacy Act: In accordance with 5                    applications for renewal on their merits               Michael Beebe (NJ)
                                              U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments                    and decided to extend each exemption                   Shayne Bumbalough (WA)
                                                                                                      for a renewable two-year period.                       Barry Carpenter (SC)
                                              from the public to better inform its
                                                                                                                                                             Roman Landa (CA)
                                              rulemaking process. DOT posts these                     II. Request for Comments                               Bryan McFarland (OH)
                                              comments, without edit, including any
                                                                                                         Interested parties or organizations                 Jacob Paulin (WI)
                                              personal information the commenter
                                                                                                      possessing information that would                      Ryan Pope (CA)
                                              provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,                                                                       Ronald Rutter (CA)
                                                                                                      otherwise show that any, or all, of these
                                              as described in the system of records                                                                          Fernando R. Savon (TX)
                                                                                                      drivers are not currently achieving the
                                              notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can                                                                            Russel Smith (OH)
                                                                                                      statutory level of safety should
                                              be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
                                                                                                      immediately notify FMCSA. The                            The drivers were included in docket
                                              privacy.
                                                                                                      Agency will evaluate any adverse                       number FMCSA–2013–0122. Their
                                              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:     Ms.                evidence submitted and, if safety is                   exemptions are applicable as of April
                                              Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical                     being compromised or if continuation of                21, 2018, and will expire on April 21,
                                              Programs Division, 202–366–4001,                        the exemption would not be consistent                  2020.
                                              fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,                            with the goals and objectives of 49                      As of April 27, 2018, and in
                                              Department of Transportation, 1200                      U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will                  accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
                                              New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,                     take immediate steps to revoke the                     31315, the following 3 individuals have
                                              Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office                       exemption of a driver.                                 satisfied the renewal conditions for
                                              hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T.,                                                                      obtaining an exemption from the
                                              Monday through Friday, except Federal                   III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions
                                                                                                                                                             hearing requirement in the FMCSs for
                                              holidays. If you have questions                            In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)               interstate CMV drivers.
                                              regarding viewing or submitting                         and 31315, each of the 19 applicants has               Tonya Bland (MD); Glenn Ferguson
                                              material to the docket, contact Docket                  satisfied the renewal conditions for                     (TX); and Michael McCarthy.
                                              Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.                     obtaining an exemption from the
                                                                                                      hearing requirement. The 19 drivers in                   The drivers were included in docket
                                              SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                      this notice remain in good standing with               number FMCSA–2015–0329. Their
                                              I. Background                                           the Agency. In addition, for Commercial                exemptions are applicable as of April
                                                 Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,                  Driver’s License (CDL) holders, the                    17, 2018, and will expire on April 17,
                                              FMCSA may grant an exemption for five                   Commercial Driver’s License                            2020.
                                              years if it finds ‘‘such exemption would                Information System (CDLIS) and the                       As of April 24, 2018, and in
                                              likely achieve a level of safety that is                Motor Carrier Management Information                   accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
                                              equivalent to or greater than the level                 System (MCMIS) are searched for crash                  31315, the following 3 individuals have
                                              that would be achieved absent such                      and violation data. For non-CDL                        satisfied the renewal conditions for
                                              exemption.’’ The statute also allows the                holders, the Agency reviews the driving                obtaining an exemption from the
                                              Agency to renew exemptions at the end                   records from the State Driver’s                        hearing requirement in the FMCSs for
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                                              of the five-year period. FMCSA grants                   Licensing Agency (SDLA). These factors                 interstate CMV drivers.
                                              exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two-                   provide an adequate basis for predicting               Kwinton Carpenter (OH); Darren
                                              year period to align with the maximum                   each driver’s ability to continue to                     Norquist (WI); and Andrey
                                              duration of a driver’s medical                          safely operate a CMV in interstate                       Shevchenko (MN).
                                              certification.                                          commerce. Therefore, FMCSA                               The drivers were included in docket
                                                 The physical qualification standard                  concludes that extending the exemption                 number FMCSA–2013–0124. Their
                                              for drivers regarding hearing found in                  for each of these drivers for a period of              exemptions are applicable as of April


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                                              24, 2018, and will expire on April 24,                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                           FMCSA–2013–0167; FMCSA–2013–
                                              2020.                                                                                                          0168; FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA–
                                                                                                      Federal Motor Carrier Safety                           2013–0174; FMCSA–2014–0002;
                                              IV. Conditions and Requirements                         Administration                                         FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA–2014–
                                                The exemptions are extended subject                   [Docket No. FMCSA–1999–6480; FMCSA–                    0004; FMCSA–2015–0070; FMCSA–
                                              to the following conditions: (1) Each                   2000–7363; FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA–                    2015–0071; FMCSA–2015–0072;
                                              driver must report any crashes or                       2003–15892; FMCSA–2003–16564; FMCSA–                   FMCSA–2015–0344; FMCSA–2015–
                                                                                                      2004–17195; FMCSA–2005–23099; FMCSA–                   0347; FMCSA–2015–0348; FMCSA–
                                              accidents as defined in 49 CFR 390.5;                   2006–24015; FMCSA–2007–0071; FMCSA–                    2015–0350; FMCSA–2015–0351;
                                              and (2) report all citations and                        2007–26653; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA–                   FMCSA–2016–0024; FMCSA–2016–
                                              convictions for disqualifying offenses                  2007–28695; FMCSA–2008–0021; FMCSA–                    0025; FMCSA–2016–0027 using any of
                                              under 49 CFR part 383 and 49 CFR 391                    2009–0303; FMCSA–2009–0321; FMCSA–
                                                                                                                                                             the following methods:
                                              to FMCSA; and (3) each driver                           2010–0050; FMCSA–2011–0324; FMCSA–
                                                                                                      2011–0365; FMCSA–2011–0366; FMCSA–                        • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                              prohibited from operating a motorcoach                                                                         http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                                                                      2011–0378; FMCSA–2011–0379; FMCSA–
                                              or bus with passengers in interstate                    2011–0380; FMCSA–2012–0040; FMCSA–                     online instructions for submitting
                                              commerce. The driver must also have a                   2012–0104; FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA–                     comments.
                                              copy of the exemption when driving, for                 2013–0030; FMCSA–2013–0165; FMCSA–                        • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
                                              presentation to a duly authorized                       2013–0167; FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA–                     U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
                                              Federal, State, or local enforcement                    2013–0170; FMCSA–2013–0174; FMCSA–                     New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
                                              official. In addition, the exemption does               2014–0002; FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA–                     Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                                                                                      2014–0004; FMCSA–2015–0070; FMCSA–
                                              not exempt the individual from meeting                  2015–0071; FMCSA–2015–0072; FMCSA–                     Washington, DC 20590–0001.
                                              the applicable CDL testing                              2015–0344; FMCSA–2015–0347; FMCSA–                        • Hand Delivery: West Building
                                              requirements. Each exemption will be                    2015–0348; FMCSA–2015–0350; FMCSA–                     Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
                                              valid for two years unless rescinded                    2015–0351; FMCSA–2016–0024; FMCSA–                     New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
                                              earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will                    2016–0025; FMCSA–2016–0027]                            DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t.,
                                              be rescinded if: (1) The person fails to                                                                       Monday through Friday, except Federal
                                                                                                      Qualification of Drivers; Exemption                    Holidays.
                                              comply with the terms and conditions
                                              of the exemption; (2) the exemption has
                                                                                                      Applications; Vision                                      • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
                                              resulted in a lower level of safety than                AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety                      Instructions: Each submission must
                                                                                                      Administration (FMCSA), DOT.                           include the Agency name and the
                                              was maintained before it was granted; or
                                                                                                                                                             docket number(s) for this notice. Note
                                              (3) continuation of the exemption would                 ACTION: Notice of renewal of
                                                                                                                                                             that all comments received will be
                                              not be consistent with the goals and                    exemptions; request for comments.
                                                                                                                                                             posted without change to http://
                                              objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and                                                                           www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                                                                      SUMMARY:   FMCSA announces its
                                              31315.                                                                                                         personal information provided. Please
                                                                                                      decision to renew exemptions for 95
                                              V. Preemption                                           individuals from the vision requirement                see the Privacy Act heading below for
                                                                                                      in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety                    further information.
                                                 During the period the exemption is in                Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate                       Docket: For access to the docket to
                                              effect, no State shall enforce any law or               commercial motor vehicle (CMV)                         read background documents or
                                              regulation that conflicts with this                     drivers. The exemptions enable these                   comments, go to http://
                                              exemption with respect to a person                      individuals to continue to operate CMVs                www.regulations.gov at any time or
                                              operating under the exemption.                          in interstate commerce without meeting                 Room W12–140 on the ground level of
                                                                                                      the vision requirements in one eye.                    the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
                                              VI. Conclusion                                                                                                 Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9
                                                                                                      DATES: Each group of renewed
                                                Based upon its evaluation of the 19                   exemptions were applicable on the                      a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through
                                              exemption applications, FMCSA renews                    dates stated in the discussions below                  Friday, except Federal holidays. The
                                                                                                      and will expire on the dates stated in                 FDMS is available 24 hours each day,
                                              the exemptions of the aforementioned
                                                                                                      the discussions below. Comments must                   e.t., 365 days each year. If you want
                                              drivers from the hearing requirement in
                                                                                                      be received on or before July 18, 2018.                acknowledgment that we received your
                                              49 CFR 391.41 (b)(11). In accordance                                                                           comments, please include a self-
                                              with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each                 ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
                                                                                                      bearing the Federal Docket Management                  addressed, stamped envelope or
                                              exemption will be valid for two years                                                                          postcard or print the acknowledgement
                                              unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.                        System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
                                                                                                      1999–6480; FMCSA–2000–7363;                            page that appears after submitting
                                                Issued on: June 11, 2018.                             FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA–2003–                          comments online.
                                              Larry W. Minor,                                         15892; FMCSA–2003–16564; FMCSA–                           Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
                                              Associate Administrator for Policy.                     2004–17195; FMCSA–2005–23099;                          U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
                                                                                                      FMCSA–2006–24015; FMCSA–2007–                          from the public to better inform its
                                              [FR Doc. 2018–13014 Filed 6–15–18; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                      0071; FMCSA–2007–26653; FMCSA–                         rulemaking process. DOT posts these
                                              BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P                                                                                         comments, without edit, including any
                                                                                                      2007–27897; FMCSA–2007–28695;
                                                                                                      FMCSA–2008–0021; FMCSA–2009–                           personal information the commenter
                                                                                                      0303; FMCSA–2009–0321; FMCSA–                          provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
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                                                                                                      2010–0050; FMCSA–2011–0324;                            as described in the system of records
                                                                                                      FMCSA–2011–0365; FMCSA–2011–                           notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
                                                                                                      0366; FMCSA–2011–0378; FMCSA–                          be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
                                                                                                      2011–0379; FMCSA–2011–0380;                            privacy.
                                                                                                      FMCSA–2012–0040; FMCSA–2012–                           FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:   Ms.
                                                                                                      0104; FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA–                          Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
                                                                                                      2013–0030; FMCSA–2013–0165;                            Programs Division, 202–366–4001,


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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 renewal of exemptions; request for comments.
DatesEach 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. Comments must be received on or before July 18, 2018.
ContactMs. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, 202-366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826.
FR Citation83 FR 28330 

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