83_FR_29018 83 FR 28898 - Hours of Service of Drivers: American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA); Application for Exemption

83 FR 28898 - Hours of Service of Drivers: American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA); Application for Exemption

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 120 (June 21, 2018)

Page Range28898-28900
FR Document2018-13316

FMCSA announces that it has received an application from the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) for an exemption from the requirement that short-haul drivers utilizing the records of duty status (RODS) exception return to their normal work-reporting location within 12 hours of coming on duty. ACPA requests that concrete pump operators be allowed to use the short-haul exception but return to their work-reporting location within 14 hours instead of the usual 12 hours. The requested exemption would apply industry-wide to all concrete pump operators, concrete pumping companies, and drivers who operate concrete pumps. FMCSA requests public comment on ACPA's application for exemption.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 120 (Thursday, June 21, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 120 (Thursday, June 21, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28898-28900]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13316]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2018-0175]


Hours of Service of Drivers: American Concrete Pumping 
Association (ACPA); Application for Exemption

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

ACTION: Notice of application for exemption; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that it has received an application from the 
American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) for an exemption from the 
requirement that short-haul drivers utilizing the records of duty 
status (RODS) exception return to their normal work-reporting location 
within 12 hours of coming on duty. ACPA requests that concrete pump 
operators be allowed to use the short-haul exception but return to 
their work-reporting location within 14 hours instead of the usual 12 
hours. The requested exemption would apply industry-wide to all 
concrete pump operators, concrete pumping companies, and drivers who 
operate concrete pumps. FMCSA requests public comment on ACPA's 
application for exemption.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 23, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Federal Docket 
Management System Number FMCSA-2018-0175 by any of the following 
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. See the 
Public Participation and Request for Comments section below for further 
information.
     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 or Courier: West Building, Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. 
E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number 
for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without 
change to www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments, go to www.regulations.gov at any time or visit Room W12-140 
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. The on-line FDMS is available 24 hours each 
day, 365 days each year.
    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 www.regulations.gov, as described in the 
system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 
www.dot.gov/privacy.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning this 
notice,

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please contact Ms. Pearlie Robinson, FMCSA Driver and Carrier 
Operations Division; Telephone: (202) 366-4225; Email: [email protected]. 
If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, 
contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and 
related materials.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
notice (FMCSA-2018-0175), indicate the specific section of this 
document to which the comment applies, and provide a reason for 
suggestions or recommendations. 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 the Agency can contact you if it has questions 
regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to www.regulations.gov and put 
the docket number, ``FMCSA-2018-0175'' in the ``Keyword'' box, and 
click ``Search.'' When the new screen appears, click on ``Comment 
Now!'' button and type your comment into the text box in the following 
screen. Choose whether you are submitting your comment as an individual 
or on behalf of a third party and then submit. 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. FMCSA will consider all comments and material received 
during the comment period and may grant or not grant this application 
based on your comments.

II. Legal Basis

    FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 to grant 
exemptions from certain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 
(FMCSRs). FMCSA must publish a notice of each exemption request in the 
Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(a)). The Agency must provide the 
public an opportunity to inspect the information relevant to the 
application, including any safety analyses that have been conducted. 
The Agency must also provide an opportunity for public comment on the 
request.
    The Agency reviews safety analyses and public comments submitted, 
and determines whether granting the exemption would likely achieve a 
level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be 
achieved by the current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). The decision of 
the Agency must be published in the Federal Register (49 CFR 
381.315(b)) with the reasons for denying or granting the application 
and, if granted, the name of the person or class of persons receiving 
the exemption, and the regulatory provision from which the exemption is 
granted. The notice must also specify the effective period and explain 
the terms and conditions of the exemption. The exemption may be renewed 
(49 CFR 381.300(b)).

III. Request for Exemption

    ACPA seeks an exemption from the restriction of the RODS exception 
for short-haul operations available to drivers who return to their 
normal work reporting location and are released from work within 12 
hours [49 CFR 395.1(e)(1)(ii)(A)]. Specifically, ACPA requests that 
concrete pump operators be treated the same as drivers operating ready-
mixed concrete delivery vehicles as provided in Sec.  49 CFR 
395.1(e)(1)(ii)(B). Section 395.1(e)(1)(ii)(B) allows drivers of ready-
mixed concrete delivery vehicles to rely on the short-haul exception 
provided they return to their work-reporting locations and are released 
from work within 14 consecutive hours. The requested exemption would 
apply industry-wide to all concrete pump operators, concrete pumping 
companies, and drivers who deliver, set-up, and operate concrete pumps 
across the United States.
    ACPA currently represents more than 600 member companies employing 
over 7,000 workers nationwide. The exemption would be applied to all 
interstate concrete pumper trucks and their operators. Although many of 
the trucks operate intrastate and would therefore not be covered by an 
FMCSA exemption, an unknown number of the pumping trucks are operated 
in metropolitan areas and do routinely cross State lines.\1\
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    \1\ FMCSA does not generally have jurisdiction over intrastate 
transporation; however, most States have commercial motor vehicle 
statutes and regulations that are compatible with Federal 
regulations. With few exceptions, an FMCSA exemption only applies to 
interstate transportation, although some States honor them for 
intrastate traffic.
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    ACPA explained that, like ready-mixed concrete delivery trucks and 
asphalt pavement delivery trucks, concrete pumps work with a perishable 
product delivered on a just-in-time basis. Timing and scheduling are 
critical to ensure a high-quality result. Allowing concrete pump 
drivers to use the short-haul exception, but return to their reporting 
location within 14 hours instead of 12 hours, would harmonize the 
hours-of-service rules for drivers of concrete pumps with the rules for 
drivers of the vehicles that supply the concrete.
    ACPA explained that only a small percentage of the concrete pump 
operator's time is spent driving. On average, concrete pump operators 
spend between 25-32% of their time driving during a shift, and average 
daily driving distances are 20-25 miles. A pump operator has plenty of 
rest time with breaks ranging from 33%-55% of their total time pumping. 
The majority of an operator's time is spent waiting on ready-mixed 
concrete.
    ACPA further explained that a concrete pump cannot operate without 
a ready-mixed truck. Having conflicting requirements creates confusion 
on job sites. Clear and consistent requirements between the concrete 
pumps and the ready-mixed trucks will help ensure an equivalent level 
of safety on the job site. ACPA adds that concrete pumping and 
placement companies work in collaboration with ready-mixed companies. 
Scheduling local business contracts in compliance with State and 
Federal regulations is complicated, given that some concrete companies 
operate under different FMCSA rules.
    ACPA asserts that the concrete pumping industry has a solid safety 
record. Break periods, spent waiting for the ready-mixed trucks 
deliveries, provide opportunity for concrete pump operators to rest and 
relax. The ACPA Operator Certification Program ensures, encourages, and 
educates the concrete pump operators on safe concerete pumping and 
placement procedures. These safety practices allow concrete operators 
to maintain their safety record through careful training and well-
developed safety guidelines. Because of the concrete pump operators' 
training and preparation and numerous rest breaks, providing the 
additional 2 duty hours to concrete pump operators will have no impact 
on the level of safety provided under the short-haul exception. The 
requested exemption is for 5 years, with opportunity for renewals.
    A copy of the ACPA's application for exemption is available for 
review in the docket for this notice.


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    Issued on: June 15, 2018.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2018-13316 Filed 6-20-18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P

28898 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 120 / Thursday, June 21, 2018 / Notices Lawrence J. Knox you include your name and a mailing drivers utilizing the records of duty Mr. Knox is a 57 year-old class D address, an email address, or a phone status (RODS) exception return to their driver in Massachusetts. He has a number in the body of your document normal work-reporting location within history of a seizure disorder and has so that FMCSA can contact you if there 12 hours of coming on duty. ACPA been seizure free since 1988. He takes are questions regarding your requests that concrete pump operators anti-seizure medication with the dosage submission. be allowed to use the short-haul To submit your comment online, go to exception but return to their work- and frequency remaining the same since http://www.regulations.gov and in the reporting location within 14 hours May 2015. His physician states that he search box insert the docket number instead of the usual 12 hours. The is supportive of Mr. Knox receiving an FMCSA–2018–0053 and click the search requested exemption would apply exemption. button. When the new screen appears, industry-wide to all concrete pump Thomas A. Ork click on the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’ operators, concrete pumping companies, Mr. Ork is a 56 year-old class C driver button on the right hand side of the and drivers who operate concrete in New York. He has a seizure disorder page. On the new page, enter pumps. FMCSA requests public and has been seizure free since 2004. He information required including the comment on ACPA’s application for takes anti-seizure medication with the specific section of this document to exemption. dosage and frequency remaining the which each comment applies, and DATES: Comments must be received on same since 2004. His physician states provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. If you submit your or before July 23, 2018. that he is supportive of Mr. Ork ADDRESSES: You may submit comments receiving an exemption. comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no identified by Federal Docket Constance Seale larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for Management System Number FMCSA– copying and electronic filing. If you 2018–0175 by any of the following Ms. Seale is a 64 year-old class CB submit comments by mail and would methods: CDL holder in Delaware. She has a like to know that they reached the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: history of a seizure disorder and has facility, please enclose a stamped, self- www.regulations.gov. See the Public been seizure free since 1978. She takes addressed postcard or envelope. Participation and Request for Comments anti-seizure medication with the dosage We will consider all comments and section below for further information. and frequency remaining the same since • Mail: Docket Management Facility, 1978. Her physician states that he is materials received during the comment period. FMCSA may issue a final U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 supportive of Ms. Seale receiving an New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, exemption. determination at any time after the close of the comment period. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Anne M. Spencer-Brown Washington, DC 20590–0001. V. Viewing Comments and Documents • Hand Delivery or Courier: West Ms. Spencer-Brown is a 38 year-old To view comments, as well as any Building, Ground Floor, Room W12– class A CDL holder in West Virginia. documents mentioned in this preamble, 140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., She has a history of a seizure disorder go to http://www.regulations.gov and in between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. E.T., Monday and has been seizure free since 2008. the search box insert the docket number through Friday, except Federal holidays. She takes anti-seizure medication with FMCSA–2018–0053 and click ‘‘Search.’’ • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. the dosage and frequency remaining the Each submission must include the same since 2008. Her physician states Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and you will find all documents and Agency name and the docket number for that she is supportive of Ms. Spencer- this notice. Note that DOT posts all Brown receiving an exemption. comments related to this notice. comments received without change to Issued on: June 15, 2018. www.regulations.gov, including any Floyd C. Williams Larry W. Minor, personal information included in a Mr. Williams is a 53 year-old class D Associate Administrator for Policy. driver in Virginia. He has a history of a comment. Please see the Privacy Act seizure disorder and has been seizure [FR Doc. 2018–13317 Filed 6–20–18; 8:45 am] heading below. free since 2003. He takes anti-seizure BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P Docket: For access to the docket to medication with the dosage and read background documents or frequency remaining the same since comments, go to www.regulations.gov at DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION any time or visit Room W12–140 on the 2003. His physician states that he is supportive of Mr. Williams receiving an ground level of the West Building, 1200 Federal Motor Carrier Safety New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, exemption. Administration DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, III. Request for Comments [Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0175] Monday through Friday, except Federal In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) holidays. The on-line FDMS is available and 31315, FMCSA requests public Hours of Service of Drivers: American 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. comment from all interested persons on Concrete Pumping Association Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 the exemption petitions described in (ACPA); Application for Exemption U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments this notice. We will consider all AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety from the public to better inform its comments received before the close of Administration (FMCSA), DOT. rulemaking process. DOT posts these business on the closing date indicated comments, without edit, including any amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 ACTION: Notice of application for in the dates section of the notice. personal information the commenter exemption; request for comments. provides, to www.regulations.gov, as IV. Submitting Comments SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that it has described in the system of records You may submit your comments and received an application from the notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can material online or by fax, mail, or hand American Concrete Pumping be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. delivery, but please use only one of Association (ACPA) for an exemption FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For these means. FMCSA recommends that from the requirement that short-haul information concerning this notice, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Jun 20, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\21JNN1.SGM 21JNN1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 120 / Thursday, June 21, 2018 / Notices 28899 please contact Ms. Pearlie Robinson, provide an opportunity for public ACPA explained that, like ready- FMCSA Driver and Carrier Operations comment on the request. mixed concrete delivery trucks and Division; Telephone: (202) 366–4225; The Agency reviews safety analyses asphalt pavement delivery trucks, Email: MCPSD@dot.gov. If you have and public comments submitted, and concrete pumps work with a perishable questions on viewing or submitting determines whether granting the product delivered on a just-in-time material to the docket, contact Docket exemption would likely achieve a level basis. Timing and scheduling are critical Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. of safety equivalent to, or greater than, to ensure a high-quality result. Allowing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the level that would be achieved by the concrete pump drivers to use the short- current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). haul exception, but return to their I. Public Participation and Request for The decision of the Agency must be reporting location within 14 hours Comments published in the Federal Register (49 instead of 12 hours, would harmonize FMCSA encourages you to participate CFR 381.315(b)) with the reasons for the hours-of-service rules for drivers of by submitting comments and related denying or granting the application and, concrete pumps with the rules for materials. if granted, the name of the person or drivers of the vehicles that supply the class of persons receiving the concrete. Submitting Comments ACPA explained that only a small exemption, and the regulatory provision If you submit a comment, please from which the exemption is granted. percentage of the concrete pump include the docket number for this The notice must also specify the operator’s time is spent driving. On notice (FMCSA–2018–0175), indicate effective period and explain the terms average, concrete pump operators spend the specific section of this document to between 25–32% of their time driving and conditions of the exemption. The which the comment applies, and during a shift, and average daily driving exemption may be renewed (49 CFR distances are 20–25 miles. A pump provide a reason for suggestions or 381.300(b)). operator has plenty of rest time with recommendations. You may submit III. Request for Exemption breaks ranging from 33%–55% of their your comments and material online or total time pumping. The majority of an by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but ACPA seeks an exemption from the operator’s time is spent waiting on please use only one of these means. restriction of the RODS exception for ready-mixed concrete. FMCSA recommends that you include short-haul operations available to ACPA further explained that a your name and a mailing address, an drivers who return to their normal work concrete pump cannot operate without email address, or a phone number in the reporting location and are released from a ready-mixed truck. Having conflicting body of your document so the Agency work within 12 hours [49 CFR requirements creates confusion on job can contact you if it has questions 395.1(e)(1)(ii)(A)]. Specifically, ACPA sites. Clear and consistent requirements regarding your submission. requests that concrete pump operators between the concrete pumps and the To submit your comment online, go to be treated the same as drivers operating ready-mixed trucks will help ensure an www.regulations.gov and put the docket ready-mixed concrete delivery vehicles equivalent level of safety on the job site. number, ‘‘FMCSA–2018–0175’’ in the as provided in § 49 CFR ACPA adds that concrete pumping and ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ 395.1(e)(1)(ii)(B). Section placement companies work in When the new screen appears, click on 395.1(e)(1)(ii)(B) allows drivers of ready- collaboration with ready-mixed ‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your mixed concrete delivery vehicles to rely companies. Scheduling local business comment into the text box in the on the short-haul exception provided contracts in compliance with State and following screen. Choose whether you they return to their work-reporting Federal regulations is complicated, are submitting your comment as an locations and are released from work given that some concrete companies individual or on behalf of a third party within 14 consecutive hours. The operate under different FMCSA rules. and then submit. If you submit your requested exemption would apply ACPA asserts that the concrete comments by mail or hand delivery, industry-wide to all concrete pump pumping industry has a solid safety submit them in an unbound format, no operators, concrete pumping companies, record. Break periods, spent waiting for larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for and drivers who deliver, set-up, and the ready-mixed trucks deliveries, copying and electronic filing. If you operate concrete pumps across the provide opportunity for concrete pump submit comments by mail and would United States. operators to rest and relax. The ACPA like to know that they reached the ACPA currently represents more than Operator Certification Program ensures, facility, please enclose a stamped, self- 600 member companies employing over encourages, and educates the concrete addressed postcard or envelope. FMCSA 7,000 workers nationwide. The pump operators on safe concerete will consider all comments and material exemption would be applied to all pumping and placement procedures. received during the comment period interstate concrete pumper trucks and These safety practices allow concrete and may grant or not grant this their operators. Although many of the operators to maintain their safety record application based on your comments. trucks operate intrastate and would through careful training and well- therefore not be covered by an FMCSA developed safety guidelines. Because of II. Legal Basis exemption, an unknown number of the the concrete pump operators’ training FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. pumping trucks are operated in and preparation and numerous rest 31136(e) and 31315 to grant exemptions metropolitan areas and do routinely breaks, providing the additional 2 duty from certain Federal Motor Carrier cross State lines.1 hours to concrete pump operators will Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). FMCSA have no impact on the level of safety amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 must publish a notice of each exemption 1 FMCSA does not generally have jurisdiction provided under the short-haul request in the Federal Register (49 CFR over intrastate transporation; however, most States exception. The requested exemption is 381.315(a)). The Agency must provide have commercial motor vehicle statutes and for 5 years, with opportunity for the public an opportunity to inspect the regulations that are compatible with Federal renewals. regulations. With few exceptions, an FMCSA information relevant to the application, exemption only applies to interstate transportation, A copy of the ACPA’s application for including any safety analyses that have although some States honor them for intrastate exemption is available for review in the been conducted. The Agency must also traffic. docket for this notice. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Jun 20, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\21JNN1.SGM 21JNN1

28900 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 120 / Thursday, June 21, 2018 / Notices Issued on: June 15, 2018. personal information the commenter The drivers were included in docket Larry W. Minor, provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, number FMCSA–2013–0124 and Associate Administrator for Policy. as described in the system of records FMCSA 2013–0125. [FR Doc. 2018–13316 Filed 6–20–18; 8:45 am] notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can Their exemptions are applicable as of BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/ March 27, 2018, and will expire on privacy. March 27, 2020. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, II. Background each exemption will be valid for two DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION On April 27, 2018, FMCSA published years from the effective date unless Federal Motor Carrier Safety a notice announcing its decision to revoked earlier by FMCSA. The Administration renew exemptions for 3 individuals exemption will be revoked if the from the hearing standard in 49 CFR following occurs: (1) The person fails to [Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0124; FMCSA– 391.41(b)(11) to operate a CMV in comply with the terms and conditions 2013–0125] interstate commerce and requested of the exemption; (2) the exemption has Qualification of Drivers; Exemption comments from the public (83 FR resulted in a lower level of safety than Applications; Hearing 18623). The public comment period was maintained prior to being granted; ended on May 29, 2018, and no or (3) continuation of the exemption AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments were received. would not be consistent with the goals Administration (FMCSA), DOT. As stated in the previous notice, and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and ACTION: Notice of final disposition. FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of 31315. these applicants and determined that Issued on: June 15, 2018. SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its renewing these exemptions would decision to renew exemptions for 3 Larry W. Minor, achieve a level of safety equivalent to or individuals from the hearing greater than the level that would be Associate Administrator for Policy. requirement in the Federal Motor achieved by complying with the current [FR Doc. 2018–13318 Filed 6–20–18; 8:45 am] Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P interstate commercial motor vehicle The physical qualification standard (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable for drivers regarding hearing found in these hard of hearing and deaf 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) states that a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION individuals to continue to operate CMVs person is physically qualified to driver Federal Motor Carrier Safety in interstate commerce. a CMV if that person first perceives a Administration DATES: The exemptions were applicable forced whispered voice in the better ear on March 27, 2018. The exemptions at not less than 5 feet with or without [Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0118] expire on March 27, 2020. the use of a hearing aid or, if tested by use of an audiometric device, does not Agency Information Collection FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Activities; Revision of an Approved Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Information Collection: Inspection, Programs Division, 202–366–4001, Repair and Maintenance fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or Department of Transportation, 1200 without a hearing aid when the AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, audiometric device is calibrated to Administration (FMCSA), DOT. Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office American National Standard (formerly ACTION: Notice and request for hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., ASA Standard) Z24.5—1951. 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) was adopted in comments. Monday through Friday, except Federal 1970, with a revision in 1971 to allow SUMMARY: In accordance with the holidays. If you have questions drivers to be qualified under this Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, regarding viewing or submitting standard while wearing a hearing aid, FMCSA announces its plan to submit material to the docket, contact Docket 35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22, 1970) and the Information Collection Request (ICR) Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. 36 FR 12857 (July 3, 1971). described below to the Office of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: III. Discussion of Comments Management and Budget (OMB) for I. Electronic Access review and approval. The information FMCSA received no comments in this collection concerns records of You may see all the comments online preceding. through the Federal Document inspection, repair, and maintenance of Management System (FDMS) at: http:// Conclusion commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). The www.regulations.gov. Based upon its evaluation of the 3 FMCSA requests approval to revise and Docket: For access to the docket to renewal exemption applications, renew an ICR entitled, ‘‘Inspection, read background documents or FMCSA announces its’ decision to Repair and Maintenance.’’ FMCSA comments, go to http:// exempt the following drivers from the collects this information to ensure that www.regulations.gov and/or Room hearing requirement in 49 CFR motor carriers have adequate W12–140 on the ground level of the 391.41(b)(11): documentation of their inspection, West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue As of March 27, 2018, and in repair, and maintenance programs SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and necessary to reduce the likelihood of amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, 31315, the following 3 individuals have CMV crashes. except Federal holidays. satisfied the renewal conditions for DATES: Please send your comments by Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 obtaining an exemption from the July 23, 2018. OMB must receive your U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments hearing requirement in the FMCSRs for comments by this date in order to act from the public to better inform its interstate CMV drivers (FR 83 18623). quickly on the ICR. rulemaking process. DOT posts these Marquarius Boyd, (MS); Keith Craig ADDRESSES: All comments should comments, without edit, including any Drown, (ID); and James Gooch, (KS). reference Federal Docket Management VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Jun 20, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\21JNN1.SGM 21JNN1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of application for exemption; request for comments.
DatesComments must be received on or before July 23, 2018.
ContactFor information concerning this notice, please contact Ms. Pearlie Robinson, FMCSA Driver and Carrier Operations Division; Telephone: (202) 366-4225; Email: [email protected] If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826.
FR Citation83 FR 28898 
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