83 FR 28340 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 117 (June 18, 2018)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 117 (June 18, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-12987 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 117 (Monday, June 18, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 28340-28342] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-12987] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2009-0322; FMCSA-2010-0051; FMCSA-2012-0042; FMCSA- 2012-0043; FMCSA-2014-0012; FMCSA-2014-0013; FMCSA-2014-0014; FMCSA- 2014-0015; FMCSA-2016-0035; FMCSA-2016-0036] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 197 individuals from its prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. The exemptions enable these individuals with ITDM to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions 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 5:30 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Electronic Access You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document Management System (FDMS) at: http://www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to http//www.regulations.gov and/or Room W12-140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/privacy. II. Background On April 24, 2018, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision to renew exemptions for 197 individuals from the insulin-treated diabetes mellitus prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) to operate a CMV in interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (FR75 FR 13647; 75 FR 14652; 75 FR 27616; 75 FR 28684; 77 FR 17111; 77 FR 18302; 77 FR 27841; 77 FR 29446; 79 FR 10612; 79 FR 14579; 79 FR 18400; 79 FR 22573; 79 FR 27685; 79 FR 28590; 79 FR 29262; 79 FR 35855; 81 FR 21649; 81 FR 24161; 81 FR 59723; 82 FR 20966; 82 FR 24434). The public comment period ended on May 24, 2018, 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)(3). The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding diabetes found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin for control. III. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this preceding. IV. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 197 renewal exemption applications and comments received, FMCSA confirms its' decision to exempt the following drivers from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce in 49 CFR 391.64(3): In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of May and are discussed below: As of May 11, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following seven individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (77 FR 17111; 77 FR 27841; 82 FR 24434): [[Page 28341]] John G. Hager, Jr. (NJ) Charles C. Karver (MN) Benjamin Kimbrough (KS) Jeffery J. Lawrie (OH) Raymond Pittman, Jr. (IL) Robert J. Socha (NE) Thomas C. Torbett (MO) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2012-0042. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 11, 2018, and will expire on May 11, 2020. As of May 13, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 30 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (81 FR 21649; 82 FR 20966): William M. Adams (SC) Phillip J. Boruszewski (IL) Kenneth H. Brown (NY) Alfred S. Church, Jr. (IN) James R. Conley (IN) Irvin L. Davis (VA) Richard J. Dudzenski (PA) William M. Dutton (ND) Richard W. Favier (CT) Richard G. Fiscus, Jr. (MA) Raymond C. Hartill (WA) Todd E. Himebauch (IL) John R. Hofmann, Jr. (IL) Matthew E. Ingham (WA) Grant L. Jensen (SD) Victor E. Kaneps (CO) Albert J. Laubauskas (NJ) Michael M. Lillie (MI) Barrington F. Mahabee (NY) Robert J. Marnell (IA) Clayton E. McCoy (TX) Scott A. Newell (MI) Braydon D. Paytas (UT) William J. Pratt (MN) Kyle L. Roy (OH) Jerry G. Smith (NC) William J. Taylor (IN) Roy E. Tompkins (NY) Vasilios Tsimis (NY) Craig J. Voudren (VA) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2016-0035. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 13, 2018, and will expire on May 13, 2020. As of May 14, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 19 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (79 FR 10612; 79 FR 27685; 82 FR 24434): Todd L. Brandt (IL) Dean G. Brekhus (ND) Angie M. Carrington (IL) Samuel J. Desmond (RI) John F. Fedorchak, Jr. (PA) Derek W. Frazier (IA) Michael G. Haugen (WI) Timothy S. Hinkhouse (NE) Douglas R. Lane (NY) Jonathon W. Luebke (WI) Brion T. Maguire (PA) Jacob R. Martin (MO) John C. May (NE) Angel F. Morales (CO) Slobodan Pavlovich (WA) Darryl W. Peppers (IN) Bradley S. Pletcher (PA) Hank D. Rose, Jr. (NC) Joshua R. Wiery (OH) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2014-0012. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 14, 2018, and will expire on May 14, 2020. As of May 16, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 23 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (79 FR 14579; 79 FR 28590; 82 FR 24434): Schylor M. Altenhofen (IA) Don R. Anderson, III (IN) Thomas A. Barnes (MI) Alvin L. Carpenter (MT) Richard J. D'Ambrosia (NY) Jefferey F. Deane (MA) Bradley J. Frazier (IL) Carl R. Gentry (WA) Robert M. Hutchison (NY) Craig A. Keese, Jr. (NY) Amos L. Lapp (PA) Edward J. Lulay (IL) Donald S. Middleton (MO) Alva D. Moffatt (WA) Antonio Pepiciello (NY) James K. Popp (MN) Dustin P. Russell (PA) Sean L. Shidell (WI) Randall L. Shultz (MO) Chad B. Spidell (PA) Cameron M. Sprinkle (IN) Douglas E. Stewart (MS) Thomas L. Williams (MN) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2014-0013. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 16, 2018, and will expire on May 16, 2020. As of May 17, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 27 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (75 FR 13647; 75 FR 27616; 77 FR 18302; 77 FR 29446; 82 FR 24434): Mark S. Boettcher (MN) Steven C. Boudreau (MA) Roy L. Brokaw (WI) Chris D. Chambers (LA) Charles A. Cinert, Sr. (IL) Dale J. Cleaver (PA) Bert R. Duncan, II (UT) Lance L. Fuller (MN) Johnny Gardner, Jr. (SC) Mark D. Golden (MI) Nathaniel W. Gorham (IN) DeVere E. Hansen (UT) Grant C. Huftalin (IA) Steven M. Janczak (WI) Sheldon R. Koehn (KS) Jason R. Kropp (OK) Adolfo Moreno, Jr. (WA) John W. Morrison (CA) Bruce V. Oppegard (MN) Steven G. Petersen (MN) Damian J. Porter (NY) David L. Rice (ME) Wayne F. Richards (PA) Gary G. Siornen (MT) Rodney L. Stoltenberg (IA) Wade D. Street (MT) Stanley C. Tarvidas (IL) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2009-0322; FMCSA- 2012-0043. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 17, 2018, and will expire on May 17, 2020. As of May 21, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 42 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (75 FR 14652; 75 FR 28684; 79 FR 18400; 79 FR 29262; 82 FR 24434): Douglas L. Atkins (GA) Bradley E. Bradshaw (NC) Robert L. Buol (IA) Carlos V. Candelaria (NM) Suellen M. Civiello (ME) Michael T. Clements (WI) Daniel G. Conery (NJ) James R. Crawford (WA) Alan Curtis (UT) David P. Dengate (PA) Alan D. Ekberg (NE) Neil G. Ford (PA) Alden J. Haskins, Sr. (MD) James Herrada (NE) Gary W. Hochstein (MN) Harold D. Hoggard, II (PA) Terry L. Horn (NC) Gerald A. Johnson (WI) Frank J. Katzbeck (IL) Cory M. Kobernick (KY) Thomas G. Lamberton (WA) James K. Libke (IN) Gordon E. Lindley (WY) Edwin H. Maranville (OR) Joseph R. Marcelewski (OH) David R. Norton (OH) Eugene P. OQuendo (MA) Curtis J. Pitt (OR) Larry J. Reese (PA) William O. Ruiz, III (AZ) James P. Rushing, Jr. (VA) Harold D. Russman (SD) Hector M. Sanchez (NM) [[Page 28342]] Scott W. Shindledecker (IN) Shirliann F. Skroch (NV) Ross L. Smith, Sr. (NJ) Christopher Starghill (DC) Richard L. Stark (OH) Philip E. Stegeman (ID) Brandon L. Weaver (PA) Matthew G. Williams (KY) Michael B. Wilson (OH) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2010-0051; FMCSA- 2014-0014. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 21, 2018, and will expire on May 21, 2020. As of May 23, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, Derald E. Moenning, (NE) has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (79 FR 22573; 79 FR 35855; 82 FR 24434). The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2014-0015. The exemption is applicable as of May 23, 2018, and will expire on May 23, 2020. As of May 26, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 48 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (81 FR 24161; 81 FR 59723): Thomas H. Adams, Jr. (PA) Spencer L. Bates (VT) Hobert P. Bates (TX) Erik E. Baumgart (NE) Robert T. Birch (PA) Frank A. Borchers (NJ) Nathan P. Broussard (KS) Rodney J. Brown (VA) Nicholas M. Catizone (MA) Michael J. Christians (MN) William R. Faller (PA) Stephen L. Fehr (IL) Stephen P. Glenning (FL) Kevin B. Green (TN) Dusty R. Grover (ID) Robert W. Guccion (IA) Andy H. Harnden (WA) Russell D. Hartley (KS) Eric D. Hulst (SD) Stephen J. Hyde, Sr. (MA) Steven G. Jackson (IN) Michelle Jenkins (MA) Robert C. Jones (VA) Paul M. Joyce (MA) Steven W. Keech (PA) David O. Ludwig (ND) Marvin D. Mitchell (WA) Jack D. Moore (WV) Matthew A. Neidermeier (FL) Thomas M. Noon (MI) Ronald A. Ortiz (CA) Michael V. Palmer (NY) LeRonne Pegues (IL) John D. Penrod (SD) Thomas M. Peterson (NE) Gregory S. Potter (MO) Lisa M. Reynolds (CO) Martina M. Sanchez (NY) Daniel J. Sing (OH) Mark W. Smith (PA) Larry E. Sorrells (VA) Michael R. Thomen (OH) Charles E. Tillman, Jr. (FL) Monte D. Trout (WA) Aaron M. Trudeau (MT) Thomas M. Waldron (MA) David M. Wilfeard II (NY) Deborah C. Williams (NJ) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2016-0036. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 26, 2018, and will expire on May 26, 2020. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be valid for two years from the effective date unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained prior to being granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. Issued on: June 11, 2018. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2018-12987 Filed 6-15-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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VII. Conclusion DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
Based upon its evaluation of the 40 as described in the system of records
Federal Motor Carrier Safety notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
exemption applications, FMCSA
Administration be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
exempts the following drivers from the
diabetes requirement in 49 CFR [Docket No. FMCSA–2009–0322; FMCSA– privacy.
391.41(b)(10), subject to the 2010–0051; FMCSA–2012–0042; FMCSA– II. Background
requirements cited above: 2012–0043; FMCSA–2014–0012; FMCSA–
2014–0013; FMCSA–2014–0014; FMCSA– On April 24, 2018, FMCSA published
Waael Abuhijab (CA) 2014–0015; FMCSA–2016–0035; FMCSA– a notice announcing its decision to
Patrick S. Baker (VA) 2016–0036] renew exemptions for 197 individuals
Thomas E. Bandy (NE) from the insulin-treated diabetes
Douglas E. Barron (SC) Qualification of Drivers; Exemption mellitus prohibition in 49 CFR
Michael R. Batey (IA) Applications; Diabetes 391.41(b)(3) to operate a CMV in
Wayne A. Buechler (SD) AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety interstate commerce and requested
Alexander R. Castell (IA) Administration (FMCSA), DOT. comments from the public (FR75 FR
Jeffrey S. Chandler (GA) 13647; 75 FR 14652; 75 FR 27616; 75 FR
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
Robert D. Clark, Jr. (NY) 28684; 77 FR 17111; 77 FR 18302; 77 FR
Jimmy D. Coffman (TX) SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its 27841; 77 FR 29446; 79 FR 10612; 79 FR
Dale L. Collin (IL) decision to renew exemptions for 197 14579; 79 FR 18400; 79 FR 22573; 79 FR
Wilfredo Costa (NY) individuals from its prohibition in the 27685; 79 FR 28590; 79 FR 29262; 79 FR
Jeffrey L. Covert (AR) Federal Motor Carrier Safety 35855; 81 FR 21649; 81 FR 24161; 81 FR
Terry L. Emenheiser (PA) Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons 59723; 82 FR 20966; 82 FR 24434). The
Brendan T. Farnam (MA) with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus public comment period ended on May
Gerard R. Galipeau, Jr. (ME) (ITDM) from operating commercial 24, 2018, and no comments were
Steve A. Holifield (MS) motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate received.
Jerry W. Howell (AR) commerce. The exemptions enable these As stated in the previous notice,
Stephen M. Huckleby (KY) individuals with ITDM to continue to FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of
David L. Isreal (MO) operate CMVs in interstate commerce. these applicants and determined that
Eric D. Kennedy (CT) DATES: Each group of renewed
renewing these exemptions would
Jeff F. Kress (MN) exemptions were applicable on the achieve a level of safety equivalent to or
John K. Laughlin (LA) dates stated in the discussions below greater than the level that would be
Alfred G. Love, 3rd (DE) and will expire on the dates stated in achieved by complying with the current
Gerald P. Malone (IA) the discussions below. regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3).
The physical qualification standard
Volodymyr Marchenko (CA) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
for drivers regarding diabetes found in
Wayne R. Miller (VA) Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person
Kennedy T. Moore (FL) Programs Division, 202–366–4001, is physically qualified to drive a CMV
John A. Morth (OH) fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, if that person has no established
Keith E. Nichols (IA) Department of Transportation, 1200 medical history or clinical diagnosis of
Craig E. Paczkowski (FL) New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, diabetes mellitus currently requiring
Michael J. Pollart (RI) Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office insulin for control.
James D. Reynolds (PA) hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
Jordin R. Rhone (NY) E.T., Monday through Friday, except III. Discussion of Comments
Nathaniel B. Shaw (MN) Federal holidays. If you have questions FMCSA received no comments in this
Timothy H. Solomon (MN) regarding viewing or submitting preceding.
Mark A. Tevis (IN) material to the docket, contact Docket
Richard D. Tripp (SD) Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. IV. Conclusion
Ismael Vasquez (CA) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Based upon its evaluation of the 197
Travis J. Womack (NC) renewal exemption applications and
I. Electronic Access comments received, FMCSA confirms
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, each exemption will be valid You may see all the comments online its’ decision to exempt the following
for two years from the effective date through the Federal Document drivers from the rule prohibiting drivers
unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The Management System (FDMS) at: http:// with ITDM from driving CMVs in
exemption will be revoked if the www.regulations.gov. interstate commerce in 49 CFR
following occurs: (1) The person fails to Docket: For access to the docket to 391.64(3):
comply with the terms and conditions read background documents or In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
of the exemption; (2) the exemption has comments, go to http// and 31315, the following groups of
resulted in a lower level of safety than www.regulations.gov and/or Room drivers received renewed exemptions in
was maintained prior to being granted; W12–140 on the ground level of the the month of May and are discussed
or (3) continuation of the exemption West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue below:
would not be consistent with the goals SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and As of May 11, 2018, and in
and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
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31315. except Federal holidays. 31315, the following seven individuals
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 have satisfied the renewal conditions for
Issued on: June 11, 2018. U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments obtaining an exemption from the rule
Larry W. Minor, from the public to better inform its prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
Associate Administrator for Policy. rulemaking process. DOT posts these driving CMVs in interstate commerce
[FR Doc. 2018–13000 Filed 6–15–18; 8:45 am] comments, without edit, including any (77 FR 17111; 77 FR 27841; 82 FR
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P personal information the commenter 24434):
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Scott W. Shindledecker (IN) John D. Penrod (SD) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Shirliann F. Skroch (NV) Thomas M. Peterson (NE) Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Ross L. Smith, Sr. (NJ) Gregory S. Potter (MO) Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
Christopher Starghill (DC) Lisa M. Reynolds (CO) fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Richard L. Stark (OH) Martina M. Sanchez (NY) Department of Transportation, 1200
Philip E. Stegeman (ID) Daniel J. Sing (OH) New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,
Brandon L. Weaver (PA) Mark W. Smith (PA) Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office
Matthew G. Williams (KY) Larry E. Sorrells (VA) hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
Michael B. Wilson (OH) Michael R. Thomen (OH) Monday through Friday, except Federal
The drivers were included in docket Charles E. Tillman, Jr. (FL) holidays. If you have questions
numbers FMCSA–2010–0051; FMCSA– Monte D. Trout (WA) regarding viewing or submitting
2014–0014. Their exemptions are Aaron M. Trudeau (MT) material to the docket, contact Docket
applicable as of May 21, 2018, and will Thomas M. Waldron (MA) Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
expire on May 21, 2020. David M. Wilfeard II (NY) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
As of May 23, 2018, and in Deborah C. Williams (NJ)
I. Electronic Access
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and The drivers were included in docket
31315, Derald E. Moenning, (NE) has number FMCSA–2016–0036. Their You may see all the comments online
satisfied the renewal conditions for exemptions are applicable as of May 26, through the Federal Document
obtaining an exemption from the rule 2018, and will expire on May 26, 2020. Management System (FDMS) at http://
prohibiting drivers with ITDM from In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, www.regulations.gov.
driving CMVs in interstate commerce each exemption will be valid for two Docket: For access to the docket to
(79 FR 22573; 79 FR 35855; 82 FR years from the effective date unless read background documents or
24434). revoked earlier by FMCSA. The comments, go to http://
The driver was included in docket exemption will be revoked if the www.regulations.gov and/or Room
number FMCSA–2014–0015. The following occurs: (1) The person fails to W12–140 on the ground level of the
exemption is applicable as of May 23, comply with the terms and conditions West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
2018, and will expire on May 23, 2020. of the exemption; (2) the exemption has SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and
As of May 26, 2018, and in resulted in a lower level of safety than 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and was maintained prior to being granted; except Federal holidays.
or (3) continuation of the exemption Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
31315, the following 48 individuals
would not be consistent with the goals U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and from the public to better inform its
obtaining an exemption from the rule
31315. rulemaking process. DOT posts these
prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
comments, without edit, including any
driving CMVs in interstate commerce Issued on: June 11, 2018. personal information the commenter
(81 FR 24161; 81 FR 59723): Larry W. Minor, provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
Thomas H. Adams, Jr. (PA) Associate Administrator for Policy. as described in the system of records
Spencer L. Bates (VT) [FR Doc. 2018–12987 Filed 6–15–18; 8:45 am] notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
Hobert P. Bates (TX) BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
Erik E. Baumgart (NE) privacy.
Robert T. Birch (PA)
Frank A. Borchers (NJ) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION II. Background
Nathan P. Broussard (KS) On April 27, 2018, FMCSA published
Rodney J. Brown (VA) Federal Motor Carrier Safety a notice announcing receipt of
Nicholas M. Catizone (MA) Administration applications from 14 individuals
Michael J. Christians (MN) requesting an exemption from vision
[Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0010]
William R. Faller (PA) requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10)
Stephen L. Fehr (IL) Qualification of Drivers; Exemption and requested comments from the
Stephen P. Glenning (FL) Applications; Vision public (83 FR 18644). The public
Kevin B. Green (TN) comment period ended on May 29,
Dusty R. Grover (ID) AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 2018, and no comments were received.
Robert W. Guccion (IA) Administration (FMCSA), DOT. FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility
Andy H. Harnden (WA) ACTION: Notice of final disposition. of these applicants and determined that
Russell D. Hartley (KS) granting the exemptions to these
Eric D. Hulst (SD) SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its individuals would achieve a level of
Stephen J. Hyde, Sr. (MA) decision to exempt 14 individuals from safety equivalent to or greater than the
Steven G. Jackson (IN) the vision requirement in the Federal level that would be achieved by
Michelle Jenkins (MA) Motor Carrier Safety Regulations complying with the current regulation
Robert C. Jones (VA) (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
Paul M. Joyce (MA) motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate The physical qualification standard
Steven W. Keech (PA) commerce. They are unable to meet the for drivers regarding vision found in 49
David O. Ludwig (ND) vision requirement in one eye for CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is
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Marvin D. Mitchell (WA) various reasons. The exemptions enable physically qualified to driver a CMV if
Jack D. Moore (WV) these individuals to operate CMVs in that person has distant visual acuity of
Matthew A. Neidermeier (FL) interstate commerce without meeting at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye
Thomas M. Noon (MI) the vision requirement in one eye. without corrective lenses or visual
Ronald A. Ortiz (CA) DATES: The exemptions were applicable acuity separately corrected to 20/40
Michael V. Palmer (NY) on May 30, 2018. The exemptions (Snellen) or better with corrective
LeRonne Pegues (IL) expire on May 30, 2020. lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least
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| 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 5:30 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826. | |
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