83_FR_34788 83 FR 34648 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing

83 FR 34648 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 140 (July 20, 2018)

Page Range34648-34649
FR Document2018-15546

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 15 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.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 140 (Friday, July 20, 2018)
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[FR Doc No: 2018-15546]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0102; FMCSA-2015-0329; FMCSA-2015-0328; FMCSA-
2015-0326; FMCSA-2015-0327]


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 15 
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 August 
20, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0102; FMCSA-2015-0329; 
FMCSA-2015-0328; FMCSA-2015-0326; and FMCSA-2015-0327 using any of the 
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the 
docket number(s) for this notice. Note that all comments received will 
be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below 
for further information.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140 
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365 
days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your 
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard 
or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting 
comments online.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits 
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT 
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information 
the commenter provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, as described in 
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed 
at http://www.dot.gov/privacy.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, 
Medical Programs Division, 202-366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, 
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64-224, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 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 15 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

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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 15 
applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an 
exemption from the hearing requirement. The 15 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 June 17, 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:
    Tanya Bland, (MD); and Joseph Woodle (AL)
    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2015-0326. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of June 17, 2018, and will expire on June 
17, 2020.
    As of June 24, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 4 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the hearing requirement in 
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers:

Paul Aseka (FL)
John Dumars (FL)
Michael McCarthy (MN)
Fernando Velasquez (TX)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2015-0328. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of June 24, 2018, and will expire on June 
24, 2020.
    As of June 25, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, Daniel Tricolici (MA) has satisfied the renewal conditions for 
obtaining an exemption from the hearing requirement in the FMCSRs for 
interstate CMV drivers.
    This driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2015-0327. The 
exemption is applicable as of June 25, 2018, and will expire on June 
25, 2020.
    As of June 27, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315, the following 4 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the hearing requirement in 
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers.

Glenn Ferguson (TX)
Anthony Panto (NJ)
Wayne Turner (IL)
Robert Wilson (TN)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2015-0329. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of June 27, 2018, and will expire on June 
27, 2020.
    As of June 29, 2018, and accordance with U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, 
the following 4 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for 
obtaining an exemption from the hearing requirement in the FMCSRs for 
interstate CMV drivers.

Andrew Dueschle (TX)
Alfredo Ramirez (TX)
Julie Ramirez (TX)
Hayden Teesdale (TX)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2014-0102. Their 
exemptions are applicable June 29, 2018, and will expire on June 29, 
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: July 12, 2018.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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                                                 (3) Moving Ahead for Progress in the                   the discussions below. Comments must                  New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,
                                               21st Century Act (MAP–21);                               be received on or before August 20,                   Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office
                                                 (4) Department of Transportation Act                   2018.                                                 hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
                                               of 1966;                                                 ADDRESSES: You may submit comments                    Monday through Friday, except Federal
                                                 (5) Federal Aid Highway Act of 1970;                   bearing the Federal Docket Management                 holidays. If you have questions
                                                 (6) Clean Air Act Amendments of                        System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–                       regarding viewing or submitting
                                               1990;                                                    2014–0102; FMCSA–2015–0329;                           material to the docket, contact Docket
                                                 (7) Noise Control Act of 1970;                         FMCSA–2015–0328; FMCSA–2015–                          Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
                                                 (8) 23 CFR part 772 FHWA Noise                         0326; and FMCSA–2015–0327 using any                   SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                               Standards, Policies and Procedures;                      of the following methods:
                                                 (9) Department of Transportation Act                                                                         I. Background
                                                                                                          • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                               of 1966, Section 4(f);                                   http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                   Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
                                                 (10) Clean Water Act of 1977 and                       online instructions for submitting                    FMCSA may grant an exemption for five
                                               1987;                                                    comments.                                             years if it finds ‘‘such exemption would
                                                 (11) Endangered Species Act of 1973;                     • Mail: Docket Management Facility;                 likely achieve a level of safety that is
                                                 (12) Migratory Bird Treaty Act;                        U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200               equivalent to or greater than the level
                                                 (13) National Historic Preservation                    New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building                   that would be achieved absent such
                                               Act of 1966, as amended;                                 Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                           exemption.’’ The statute also allows the
                                                 (14) Historic Sites Act of 1935; and,                  Washington, DC 20590–0001.                            Agency to renew exemptions at the end
                                                 (15) Executive Order 13112, Invasive                     • Hand Delivery: West Building                      of the five-year period. FMCSA grants
                                               Species.                                                 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                      exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two-
                                                 (16) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of               New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,                     year period to align with the maximum
                                               1964                                                     DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t.,                  duration of a driver’s medical
                                               (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance                  Monday through Friday, except Federal                 certification.
                                               Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning                                                                           The physical qualification standard
                                                                                                        Holidays.
                                               and Construction. The regulations                          • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.                              for drivers regarding hearing found in
                                               implementing Executive Order 12372                          Instructions: Each submission must                 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) states that a
                                               regarding intergovernmental consultation on              include the Agency name and the                       person is physically qualified to driver
                                               Federal programs and activities apply to this
                                                                                                        docket number(s) for this notice. Note                a CMV if that person first perceives a
                                               program.)                                                                                                      forced whispered voice in the better ear
                                                                                                        that all comments received will be
                                                                                                        posted without change to http://                      at not less than 5 feet with or without
                                                  Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1)
                                                                                                        www.regulations.gov, including any                    the use of a hearing aid or, if tested by
                                               Matt Schmitz,                                            personal information provided. Please                 use of an audiometric device, does not
                                               Director, Project Delivery, FHWA—CA                      see the Privacy Act heading below for                 have an average hearing loss in the
                                               Division.                                                further information.                                  better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500
                                               [FR Doc. 2018–15532 Filed 7–19–18; 8:45 am]                 Docket: For access to the docket to                Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or
                                               BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P                                   read background documents or                          without a hearing aid when the
                                                                                                        comments, go to http://                               audiometric device is calibrated to
                                                                                                        www.regulations.gov at any time or                    American National Standard (formerly
                                               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                             Room W12–140 on the ground level of                   ASA Standard) Z24.5–1951.
                                                                                                        the West Building, 1200 New Jersey                       49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) was adopted in
                                               Federal Motor Carrier Safety                             Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9                  1970, with a revision in 1971 to allow
                                               Administration                                           a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through                 drivers to be qualified under this
                                               [Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0102; FMCSA–                      Friday, except Federal holidays. The                  standard while wearing a hearing aid,
                                               2015–0329; FMCSA–2015–0328; FMCSA–                       FDMS is available 24 hours each day,                  35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22, 1970) and
                                               2015–0326; FMCSA–2015–0327]                              365 days each year. If you want                       36 FR 12857 (July 3, 1971).
                                                                                                                                                                 The 15 individuals listed in this
                                                                                                        acknowledgment that we received your
                                               Qualification of Drivers; Exemption                                                                            notice have requested renewal of their
                                                                                                        comments, please include a self-
                                               Applications; Hearing                                                                                          exemptions from the hearing standard
                                                                                                        addressed, stamped envelope or
                                                                                                                                                              in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11), in accordance
                                               AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety                     postcard or print the acknowledgement
                                                                                                                                                              with FMCSA procedures. Accordingly,
                                               Administration (FMCSA), DOT.                             page that appears after submitting
                                                                                                                                                              FMCSA has evaluated these
                                               ACTION: Notice of renewal of
                                                                                                        comments online.
                                                                                                                                                              applications for renewal on their merits
                                               exemptions; request for comments.                           Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
                                                                                                                                                              and decided to extend each exemption
                                                                                                        U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
                                                                                                                                                              for a renewable two-year period.
                                               SUMMARY:   FMCSA announces its                           from the public to better inform its
                                               decision to renew exemptions for 15                      rulemaking process. DOT posts these                   II. Request for Comments
                                               individuals from the hearing                             comments, without edit, including any                    Interested parties or organizations
                                               requirement in the Federal Motor                         personal information the commenter                    possessing information that would
                                               Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for                  provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,              otherwise show that any, or all, of these
                                               interstate commercial motor vehicle                      as described in the system of records                 drivers are not currently achieving the
                                               (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable                     notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can                   statutory level of safety should
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                                               these hard of hearing and deaf                           be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/                    immediately notify FMCSA. The
                                               individuals to continue to operate CMVs                  privacy.                                              Agency will evaluate any adverse
                                               in interstate commerce.                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.                  evidence submitted and, if safety is
                                               DATES: Each group of renewed                             Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical                   being compromised or if continuation of
                                               exemptions were applicable on the                        Programs Division, 202–366–4001,                      the exemption would not be consistent
                                               dates stated in the discussions below                    fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,                          with the goals and objectives of 49
                                               and will expire on the dates stated in                   Department of Transportation, 1200                    U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will


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                                               take immediate steps to revoke the                         As of June 27, 2018, and in                         VI. Conclusion
                                               exemption of a driver.                                   accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and                  Based upon its evaluation of the 19
                                                                                                        31315, the following 4 individuals have               exemption applications, FMCSA renews
                                               III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions
                                                                                                        satisfied the renewal conditions for                  the exemptions of the aforementioned
                                                 In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)                  obtaining an exemption from the                       drivers from the hearing requirement in
                                               and 31315, each of the 15 applicants has                 hearing requirement in the FMCSRs for                 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). In accordance
                                               satisfied the renewal conditions for                     interstate CMV drivers.                               with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each
                                               obtaining an exemption from the                          Glenn Ferguson (TX)                                   exemption will be valid for two years
                                               hearing requirement. The 15 drivers in                   Anthony Panto (NJ)                                    unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.
                                               this notice remain in good standing with                 Wayne Turner (IL)
                                               the Agency. In addition, for Commercial                                                                          Issued on: July 12, 2018.
                                                                                                        Robert Wilson (TN)
                                               Driver’s License (CDL) holders, the                                                                            Larry W. Minor,
                                                                                                          The drivers were included in docket
                                               Commercial Driver’s License                              number FMCSA–2015–0329. Their                         Associate Administrator for Policy.
                                               Information System (CDLIS) and the                       exemptions are applicable as of June 27,              [FR Doc. 2018–15546 Filed 7–19–18; 8:45 am]
                                               Motor Carrier Management Information                     2018, and will expire on June 27, 2020.               BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
                                               System (MCMIS) are searched for crash                      As of June 29, 2018, and accordance
                                               and violation data. For non-CDL                          with U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
                                               holders, the Agency reviews the driving                  following 4 individuals have satisfied                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                               records from the State Driver’s                          the renewal conditions for obtaining an
                                               Licensing Agency (SDLA). These factors                                                                         Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                                                                                        exemption from the hearing requirement
                                               provide an adequate basis for predicting                                                                       Administration
                                                                                                        in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV
                                               each driver’s ability to continue to                     drivers.                                              [Docket No. FMCSA–2017–0061]
                                               safely operate a CMV in interstate
                                                                                                        Andrew Dueschle (TX)
                                               commerce. Therefore, FMCSA                                                                                     Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
                                                                                                        Alfredo Ramirez (TX)
                                               concludes that extending the exemption                   Julie Ramirez (TX)                                    Applications; Hearing
                                               for each of these drivers for a period of                Hayden Teesdale (TX)                                  AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                               two years is likely to achieve a level of
                                                                                                          The drivers were included in docket                 Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
                                               safety equal to that existing without the
                                               exemption.                                               number FMCSA–2014–0102. Their                         ACTION: Notice of applications for
                                                 As of June 17, 2018, and in                            exemptions are applicable June 29,                    exemption; request for comments.
                                               accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and                   2018, and will expire on June 29, 2020.
                                                                                                                                                              SUMMARY:   FMCSA announces receipt of
                                               31315, the following 2 individuals have                  IV. Conditions and Requirements                       applications from 30 individuals for an
                                               satisfied the renewal conditions for                       The exemptions are extended subject                 exemption from the hearing requirement
                                               obtaining an exemption from the                          to the following conditions: (1) Each                 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
                                               hearing requirement in the FMCSRs for                    driver must report any crashes or                     Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a
                                               interstate CMV drivers:                                  accidents as defined in 49 CFR 390.5;                 commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in
                                                 Tanya Bland, (MD); and Joseph                                                                                interstate commerce. If granted, the
                                                                                                        and (2) report all citations and
                                               Woodle (AL)                                                                                                    exemptions would enable these hard of
                                                                                                        convictions for disqualifying offenses
                                                 The drivers were included in docket                                                                          hearing and deaf individuals to operate
                                                                                                        under 49 CFR part 383 and 49 CFR 391
                                               number FMCSA–2015–0326. Their                                                                                  CMVs in interstate commerce.
                                                                                                        to FMCSA; and (3) each driver
                                               exemptions are applicable as of June 17,
                                                                                                        prohibited from operating a motorcoach                DATES: Comments must be received on
                                               2018, and will expire on June 17, 2020.
                                                                                                        or bus with passengers in interstate                  or before August 20, 2018.
                                                 As of June 24, 2018, and in
                                                                                                        commerce. The driver must also have a                 ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
                                               accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
                                                                                                        copy of the exemption when driving, for               bearing the Federal Docket Management
                                               31315, the following 4 individuals have
                                                                                                        presentation to a duly authorized                     System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
                                               satisfied the renewal conditions for
                                                                                                        Federal, State, or local enforcement                  2017–0061 using any of the following
                                               obtaining an exemption from the
                                                                                                        official. In addition, the exemption does             methods:
                                               hearing requirement in the FMCSRs for
                                               interstate CMV drivers:
                                                                                                        not exempt the individual from meeting                  • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                                                                        the applicable CDL testing                            http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                               Paul Aseka (FL)                                          requirements. Each exemption will be                  online instructions for submitting
                                               John Dumars (FL)                                         valid for two years unless rescinded                  comments.
                                               Michael McCarthy (MN)                                    earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will                    • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
                                               Fernando Velasquez (TX)                                  be rescinded if: (1) The person fails to              U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
                                                 The drivers were included in docket                    comply with the terms and conditions                  New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
                                               number FMCSA–2015–0328. Their                            of the exemption; (2) the exemption has               Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                               exemptions are applicable as of June 24,                 resulted in a lower level of safety than              Washington, DC 20590–0001.
                                               2018, and will expire on June 24, 2020.                  was maintained before it was granted; or                • Hand Delivery: West Building
                                                 As of June 25, 2018, and in                            (3) continuation of the exemption would               Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
                                               accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and                   not be consistent with the goals and                  New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
                                               31315, Daniel Tricolici (MA) has                         objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and                  DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t.,
                                               satisfied the renewal conditions for                     31315.                                                Monday through Friday, except Federal
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                                               obtaining an exemption from the                                                                                Holidays.
                                               hearing requirement in the FMCSRs for                    V. Preemption                                           • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
                                               interstate CMV drivers.                                     During the period the exemption is in                Instructions: Each submission must
                                                 This driver was included in docket                     effect, no State shall enforce any law or             include the Agency name and the
                                               number FMCSA–2015–0327. The                              regulation that conflicts with this                   docket number(s) for this notice. Note
                                               exemption is applicable as of June 25,                   exemption with respect to a person                    that all comments received will be
                                               2018, and will expire on June 25, 2020.                  operating under the exemption.                        posted without change to http://


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Document Created: 2018-07-20 01:19:33
Document Modified: 2018-07-20 01:19:33
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 August 20, 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.
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