83 FR 34672 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 140 (July 20, 2018)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 140 (July 20, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-15553 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 140 (Friday, July 20, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 34672-34674] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-15553] [[Page 34672]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA-2001-11426; FMCSA-2002-11714; FMCSA- 2002-12844; FMCSA-2003-15268; FMCSA-2003-16564; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-2006-23773; FMCSA-2006-24015; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2008-0021; FMCSA-2009-0011; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2009-0321; FMCSA-2010-0050; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0365; FMCSA-2011-0366; FMCSA-2011-0379; FMCSA-2011-0380; FMCSA-2012-0039; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-2014-0002; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0004; FMCSA-2015-0049; FMCSA-2015-0053; FMCSA-2015-0056; FMCSA-2015-0070; FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2015-0345; FMCSA-2015-0347; FMCSA-2015-0351; FMCSA-2016-0024; FMCSA-2016-0025] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 119 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce without meeting the vision requirement in one eye. 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 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 May 24, 2018, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision to renew exemptions for 119 individuals from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) to operate a CMV in interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (64 FR 68195; 65 FR 20251; 67 FR 10471; 67 FR 15662; 67 FR 17102; 67 FR 19798; 67 FR 37907; 67 FR 68719; 68 FR 2629; 68 FR 37197; 68 FR 48989; 68 FR 74699; 69 FR 10503; 69 FR 17267; 69 FR 19611; 69 FR 26206; 69 FR 64806; 69 FR 71100; 70 FR 2705; 70 FR 42615; 71 FR 6826; 71 FR 6829; 71 FR 14566; 71 FR 16410; 71 FR 19602; 71 FR 19604; 71 FR 26602; 71 FR 30227; 72 FR 1053; 72 FR 1054; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 40360; 72 FR 52419; 73 FR 6242; 73 FR 11989; 73 FR 15567; 73 FR 16950; 73 FR 27014; 73 FR 27015; 73 FR 27017; 73 FR 76440; 74 FR 26464; 74 FR 34632; 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 49069; 74 FR 64124; 74 FR 65842; 75 FR 1835; 75 FR 9477; 75 FR 9480; 75 FR 9482; 75 FR 13653; 75 FR 14656; 75 FR 19674; 75 FR 22176; 75 FR 27621; 75 FR 27622; 75 FR 28684; 76 FR 37169; 76 FR 50318; 76 FR 54530; 76 FR 62143; 76 FR 70212; 76 FR 78729; 77 FR 3552; 77 FR 5874; 77 FR 7233; 77 FR 10604; 77 FR 13689; 77 FR 13691; 77 FR 15184; 77 FR 17107; 77 FR 17108; 77 FR 17117; 77 FR 20879; 77 FR 23797; 77 FR 23800; 77 FR 26816; 77 FR 27849; 77 FR 27850; 77 FR 31427; 78 FR 24798; 78 FR 41975; 78 FR 46407; 78 FR 47818; 78 FR 56986; 78 FR 62935; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 63307; 78 FR 64271; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 67460; 78 FR 76395; 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 78 FR 77782; 78 FR 78477; 79 FR 1908; 79 FR 2247; 79 FR 2748; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 10602; 79 FR 10607; 79 FR 10609; 79 FR 10611; 79 FR 13085; 79 FR 14331; 79 FR 14333; 79 FR 14571; 79 FR 17641; 79 FR 17642; 79 FR 17643; 79 FR 18391; 79 FR 18392; 79 FR 21996; 79 FR 22000; 79 FR 22003; 79 FR 23797; 79 FR 28588; 79 FR 29498; 80 FR 31636; 80 FR 40122; 80 FR 48413; 80 FR 59230; 80 FR 62163; 80 FR 63839; 80 FR 67476; 80 FR 67481; 80 FR 70060; 80 FR 79414; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR 1284; 81 FR 1474; 81 FR 15401; 81 FR 15404; 81 FR 16265; 81 FR 17237; 81 FR 20433; 81 FR 20435; 81 FR 21647; 81 FR 21655; 81 FR 44680; 81 FR 48493; 81 FR 52516; 81 FR 66718; 81 FR 91239; 81 FR 96196). The public comment period ended on June 25, 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)(10). The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding vision found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is physically qualified to driver a CMV if that person has distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or without corrective lenses, field of vision of at least 70[deg] in the horizontal meridian in each eye, and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing red, green, and amber. III. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this preceding. IV. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 119 renewal exemption applications and comments received, FMCSA confirms its' decision to exempt the following drivers from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10): 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 7, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 46 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (68 FR 37197; 68 FR 48989; 69 FR 64806; 70 FR 2705; 70 FR 42615; 71 FR 6826; 71 FR 19602; 72 FR 1054; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 40360; 72 FR 52419; 73 FR 6242; 73 FR 11989; 73 FR 16950; 74 FR 26464; 74 FR 34632; 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 49069; 74 FR 64124; 74 FR 65842; 75 FR 1835; 75 FR 9477; 75 FR 9480; 75 FR 9482; 75 FR 13653; 75 FR 22176; 76 FR 37169; 76 FR 50318; 76 FR 54530; [[Page 34673]] 76 FR 62143; 76 FR 70212; 76 FR 78729; 77 FR 3552; 77 FR 5874; 77 FR 7233; 77 FR 10604; 77 FR 13689; 77 FR 13691; 77 FR 17107; 77 FR 17108; 77 FR 17117; 78 FR 24798; 78 FR 41975; 78 FR 46407; 78 FR 47818; 78 FR 56986; 78 FR 62935; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 63307; 78 FR 64271; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 67460; 78 FR 76395; 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 78 FR 77782; 78 FR 78477; 79 FR 1908; 79 FR 2247; 79 FR 2748; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 10602; 79 FR 10607; 79 FR 10609; 79 FR 10611; 79 FR 13085; 79 FR 14331; 79 FR 14333; 79 FR 17641; 79 FR 17642; 79 FR 17643; 79 FR 18391; 79 FR 22003; 80 FR 31636; 80 FR 40122; 80 FR 48413; 80 FR 59230; 80 FR 62163; 80 FR 63839; 80 FR 67476; 80 FR 67481; 80 FR 70060; 80 FR 79414; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR 1284; 81 FR 1474; 81 FR 15401; 81 FR 15404; 81 FR 16265; 81 FR 17237; 81 FR 20433; 81 FR 20435; 81 FR 44680; 81 FR 48493; 81 FR 52516; 81 FR 91239): David R. Alford (UT) Bradley T. Alspach (IL) Otto J. Ammer, Jr. (PA) Terry L. Baker (KY) Morris R. Beebe, II (CO) Eugenio V. Bermudez (MA) Dominic A. Berube (MA) Troy C. Blackburn (OH) Lester E. Burnes (NM) Thomas F. Caithamer (IL) Bruce A. Cameron (ND) Freddie A. Carrasquillo (TX) Mark Castleman (MN) James A. Champion (WA) Loren D. Chapman (MN) Larry Chinn (WI) Charles W. Cox (AR) Walter F. Crean, III (CT) Bryan K. Dalton (NC) Vincent DeMedici (PA) Johnny Dillard (SC) John T. Edmondson (AL) Kenneth J. Fisk (MI) Brian W. Gillund (MN) Patrick W. Griffin (OK) Matt A. Guilmain (NH) Raymond L. Herman (NY) Elvin M. Hursh (PA) James R. Leoffler (CO) Melvin L. Lester (MS) Jerry P. Lindesmith (OK) Juan J. Luna (CA) Stephen R. Marshall (MS) Dale A. McCoy (ME) Cole W. McLaughlin (SD) John D. Morgan (PA) Russell L. Moyers, Sr. (WV) Ryan R. Ross (SC) Steven C. Sheeder (IA) Charles H. Strople (MA) Eric Taniguchi (HI) Robert L. Thies (IN) Ronald L. Walker (FL) Charles G. Warshun, Jr. (NY) Alan T. Watterson (MA) Oscar M. Wilkins (ME) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2003-15268; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-2006-23773; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0011; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2009-0321; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0365; FMCSA-2011-0366; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-2014-0002; FMCSA-2015-0049; FMCSA-2015-0053; FMCSA-2015-0056; FMCSA-2015-0070; FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2015-0345; FMCSA-2015-0347; FMCSA-2015-0351. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 7, 2018, and will expire on May 7, 2020. As of May 11, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following six individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (77 FR 15184; 77 FR 27850; 79 FR 21996; 81 FR 91239): Robert L. Brauns (IA) Clifford W. Doran, Jr. (NC) Gelnn C. Grimm (NJ) Richard A. Pucker (WI) John M. Riley (AL) Jeffery A. Sheets (AR) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2011-0379; FMCSA- 2011-0380. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 11, 2018, and will expire on May 11, 2020. As of May 12, 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 vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (67 FR 68719; 68 FR 2629; 68 FR 74699; 69 FR 10503; 69 FR 71100; 71 FR 6826; 71 FR 6829; 71 FR 19602; 72 FR 1053; 73 FR 11989; 73 FR 15567; 73 FR 27015; 73 FR 76440; 75 FR 13653; 75 FR 19674; 77 FR 23797; 79 FR 23797; 81 FR 91239): Leo G. Becker (KS) Stanley W. Davis (TX) Ray L. Emert (PA) John W. Forgy (ID) Neil W. Jennings (MO) David A. Miller (NE) Aaron S. Taylor (WI) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2002-12844; FMCSA-2003-16564; FMCSA-2006-23773; FMCSA-2008-0021. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 12, 2018, and will expire on May 12, 2020. As of May 13, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 11 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (81 FR 21647; 81 FR 21655; 81 FR 66718): Jose O. Arroyo (CA) Ronald H. Carey (PA) James T. Curtis (NM) Mark E. Dow (VT) Danny R. Floyd (OH) William J. Krysinski (MN) Bradley K. Linde (IA) Scott A. Palmer (NY) Colby T. Smith (UT) Carl J. Warnecke (OH) Edwin E. West (MO) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2016-0024; FMCSA- 2016-0025. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 13, 2018, and will expire on May 13, 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 vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (79 FR 14571; 79 FR 28588; 81 FR 91239; 81 FR 96196): Luis A. Agudo (MN) Dmitriy D. Bayda (WA) Billy D. Devine (WA) James G. Donze (MO) Jeffrey D. Duncan (IN) Dennis A. Feather (SC) Robert E. Johnston, Jr. (WA) Gregory J. Kuhn (NE) David W. Leach (IL) Jason S. Logue (GA) David F. Martin (NJ) Martin L. Mayes (GA) Daniel A. McNabb, Jr. (KS) Phillip L. Mello (CA) Robert L. Murray (IL) Steve W. Quenzer (SD) Bradley W. Reed (AL) Erik M. Rice (TX) Tatum R. Schmidt (IA) Harry J. Scholl (PA) Jacob A. Shaffer (PA) James S. Smith (AR) Steven S. Smith, Jr. (PA) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2014-0003. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 16, 2018, and will expire on May 16, 2020. As of May 21, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following three individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (75 FR 9480; 75 FR 14656; 75 FR 22176; 75 FR 28684; 77 FR 23800; 79 FR 22000; 81 FR 91239): Herbert C. Hirsch, (MO); Douglas L. Norman, (NC); Wayne J. Savage, (VA). [[Page 34674]] The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2009-0011; FMCSA- 2010-0050. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 21, 2018, and will expire on May 21, 2020. As of May 22, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 13 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (79 FR 18392; 79 FR 29498; 81 FR 91239): James E. Baker (OH) Aaron D. Barnett (IA) Danny J. Goss (MO) James P. Griffin (WA) Dennis P. Hart (OR) James D. Kessler (SD) Sherell J. Landry (TX) Ronald N. Lindgren (MN) Rodney J. McMorran (IA) John L. Meese (MO) Michael E. Schlachter (WY) Kenneth W. Sigl (WI) Elmer F. Winters (NC) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2014-0004. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 22, 2018, and will expire on May 22, 2020. As of May 25, 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 vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (64 FR 68195; 65 FR 20251; 67 FR 10471; 67 FR 17102; 67 FR 19798; 69 FR 17267; 69 FR 19611; 71 FR 14566; 71 FR 16410; 71 FR 19604; 71 FR 30227; 73 FR 27014; 75 FR 27622; 77 FR 20879; 77 FR 26816; 77 FR 31427; 81 FR 91239): Edward W. Hosier (MO) Craig T. Jorgensen (WI) Jose A. Lopez (CT) Earl E. Martin (VA) Joseph C. Powell (VA) David L. Schachle (PA) Mark Sobczyk (WI) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA- 2001-11426; FMCSA-2006-24015; FMCSA-2012-0039. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 25, 2018, and will expire on May 25, 2020. As of May 30, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following three individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (67 FR 15662; 67 FR 37907; 69 FR 26206; 71 FR 26602; 73 FR 27017; 75 FR 27621; 77 FR 27849; 81 FR 91239): Joe W. Brewer, (SC); James W. Ellis, 4th, (NJ); Kevin R. Stoner, (PA). The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2002-11714. Their exemptions are applicable as of May 30, 2018, and will expire on May 30, 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: July 12, 2018. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2018-15553 Filed 7-19-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket: For access to the docket to 29498; 80 FR 31636; 80 FR 40122; 80 FR
read background documents or 48413; 80 FR 59230; 80 FR 62163; 80 FR
Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments, go to http:// 63839; 80 FR 67476; 80 FR 67481; 80 FR
Administration www.regulations.gov and/or Room 70060; 80 FR 79414; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR
W12–140 on the ground level of the 1284; 81 FR 1474; 81 FR 15401; 81 FR
[Docket No. FMCSA–1999–6480; FMCSA– West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 15404; 81 FR 16265; 81 FR 17237; 81 FR
2001–11426; FMCSA–2002–11714; FMCSA–
2002–12844; FMCSA–2003–15268; FMCSA–
SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 20433; 81 FR 20435; 81 FR 21647; 81 FR
2003–16564; FMCSA–2004–19477; FMCSA– 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, 21655; 81 FR 44680; 81 FR 48493; 81 FR
2006–23773; FMCSA–2006–24015; FMCSA– except Federal holidays. 52516; 81 FR 66718; 81 FR 91239; 81 FR
2007–0071; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA– Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 96196). The public comment period
2008–0021; FMCSA–2009–0011; FMCSA– U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments ended on June 25, 2018, and no
2009–0291; FMCSA–2009–0321; FMCSA– from the public to better inform its comments were received.
2010–0050; FMCSA–2011–0140; FMCSA– rulemaking process. DOT posts these As stated in the previous notice,
2011–0365; FMCSA–2011–0366; FMCSA– comments, without edit, including any FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of
2011–0379; FMCSA–2011–0380; FMCSA– personal information the commenter these applicants and determined that
2012–0039; FMCSA–2013–0027; FMCSA– provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, renewing these exemptions would
2013–0030; FMCSA–2013–0165; FMCSA– as described in the system of records
2013–0166; FMCSA–2013–0167; FMCSA–
achieve a level of safety equivalent to or
2013–0168; FMCSA–2013–0169; FMCSA–
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can greater than the level that would be
2013–0170; FMCSA–2013–0174; FMCSA– be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/ achieved by complying with the current
2014–0002; FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA– privacy. regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
2014–0004; FMCSA–2015–0049; FMCSA– The physical qualification standard
II. Background
2015–0053; FMCSA–2015–0056; FMCSA– for drivers regarding vision found in 49
2015–0070; FMCSA–2015–0072; FMCSA– On May 24, 2018, FMCSA published CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is
2015–0345; FMCSA–2015–0347; FMCSA– a notice announcing its decision to physically qualified to driver a CMV if
2015–0351; FMCSA–2016–0024; FMCSA– renew exemptions for 119 individuals that person has distant visual acuity of
2016–0025] from the vision requirement in 49 CFR at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye
391.41(b)(10) to operate a CMV in without corrective lenses or visual
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption interstate commerce and requested
Applications; Vision acuity separately corrected to 20/40
comments from the public (64 FR (Snellen) or better with corrective
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 68195; 65 FR 20251; 67 FR 10471; 67 FR lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. 15662; 67 FR 17102; 67 FR 19798; 67 FR 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or
37907; 67 FR 68719; 68 FR 2629; 68 FR without corrective lenses, field of vision
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
37197; 68 FR 48989; 68 FR 74699; 69 FR of at least 70° in the horizontal meridian
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its 10503; 69 FR 17267; 69 FR 19611; 69 FR in each eye, and the ability to recognize
decision to renew exemptions for 119 26206; 69 FR 64806; 69 FR 71100; 70 FR the colors of traffic signals and devices
individuals from the vision requirement 2705; 70 FR 42615; 71 FR 6826; 71 FR showing red, green, and amber.
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 6829; 71 FR 14566; 71 FR 16410; 71 FR
19602; 71 FR 19604; 71 FR 26602; 71 FR III. Discussion of Comments
Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) 30227; 72 FR 1053; 72 FR 1054; 72 FR FMCSA received no comments in this
drivers. The exemptions enable these 39879; 72 FR 40360; 72 FR 52419; 73 FR preceding.
individuals to continue to operate CMVs 6242; 73 FR 11989; 73 FR 15567; 73 FR
16950; 73 FR 27014; 73 FR 27015; 73 FR IV. Conclusion
in interstate commerce without meeting
the vision requirement in one eye. 27017; 73 FR 76440; 74 FR 26464; 74 FR Based upon its evaluation of the 119
34632; 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 49069; 74 FR renewal exemption applications and
DATES: Each group of renewed
64124; 74 FR 65842; 75 FR 1835; 75 FR comments received, FMCSA confirms
exemptions were applicable on the 9477; 75 FR 9480; 75 FR 9482; 75 FR its’ decision to exempt the following
dates stated in the discussions below 13653; 75 FR 14656; 75 FR 19674; 75 FR drivers from the vision requirement in
and will expire on the dates stated in 22176; 75 FR 27621; 75 FR 27622; 75 FR 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10):
the discussions below. 28684; 76 FR 37169; 76 FR 50318; 76 FR In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. 54530; 76 FR 62143; 76 FR 70212; 76 FR and 31315, the following groups of
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical 78729; 77 FR 3552; 77 FR 5874; 77 FR drivers received renewed exemptions in
Programs Division, 202–366–4001, 7233; 77 FR 10604; 77 FR 13689; 77 FR the month of May and are discussed
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, 13691; 77 FR 15184; 77 FR 17107; 77 FR below:
Department of Transportation, 1200 17108; 77 FR 17117; 77 FR 20879; 77 FR As of May 7, 2018, and in accordance
New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, 23797; 77 FR 23800; 77 FR 26816; 77 FR with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office 27849; 77 FR 27850; 77 FR 31427; 78 FR following 46 individuals have satisfied
hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., 24798; 78 FR 41975; 78 FR 46407; 78 FR the renewal conditions for obtaining an
Monday through Friday, except Federal 47818; 78 FR 56986; 78 FR 62935; 78 FR exemption from the vision requirement
holidays. If you have questions 63302; 78 FR 63307; 78 FR 64271; 78 FR in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV
regarding viewing or submitting 64274; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 67460; 78 FR drivers (68 FR 37197; 68 FR 48989; 69
material to the docket, contact Docket 76395; 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 78 FR FR 64806; 70 FR 2705; 70 FR 42615; 71
Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. 77782; 78 FR 78477; 79 FR 1908; 79 FR FR 6826; 71 FR 19602; 72 FR 1054; 72
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 2247; 79 FR 2748; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR FR 39879; 72 FR 40360; 72 FR 52419;
10602; 79 FR 10607; 79 FR 10609; 79 FR 73 FR 6242; 73 FR 11989; 73 FR 16950;
I. Electronic Access 10611; 79 FR 13085; 79 FR 14331; 79 FR 74 FR 26464; 74 FR 34632; 74 FR 41971;
You may see all the comments online 14333; 79 FR 14571; 79 FR 17641; 79 FR 74 FR 49069; 74 FR 64124; 74 FR 65842;
through the Federal Document 17642; 79 FR 17643; 79 FR 18391; 79 FR 75 FR 1835; 75 FR 9477; 75 FR 9480; 75
Management System (FDMS) at: http:// 18392; 79 FR 21996; 79 FR 22000; 79 FR FR 9482; 75 FR 13653; 75 FR 22176; 76
www.regulations.gov. 22003; 79 FR 23797; 79 FR 28588; 79 FR FR 37169; 76 FR 50318; 76 FR 54530;
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The drivers were included in docket The drivers were included in docket comments, go to http://
numbers FMCSA–2009–0011; FMCSA– number FMCSA–2002–11714. Their www.regulations.gov and/or Room
2010–0050. Their exemptions are exemptions are applicable as of May 30, W12–140 on the ground level of the
applicable as of May 21, 2018, and will 2018, and will expire on May 30, 2020. West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
expire on May 21, 2020. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and
As of May 22, 2018, and in each exemption will be valid for two 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and years from the effective date unless except Federal holidays.
31315, the following 13 individuals revoked earlier by FMCSA. The Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
have satisfied the renewal conditions for exemption will be revoked if the U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
obtaining an exemption from the vision following occurs: (1) The person fails to from the public to better inform its
requirement in the FMCSRs for comply with the terms and conditions rulemaking process. DOT posts these
interstate CMV drivers (79 FR 18392; 79 of the exemption; (2) the exemption has comments, without edit, including any
FR 29498; 81 FR 91239): resulted in a lower level of safety than personal information the commenter
James E. Baker (OH) was maintained prior to being granted; provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
Aaron D. Barnett (IA) or (3) continuation of the exemption as described in the system of records
Danny J. Goss (MO) would not be consistent with the goals notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
James P. Griffin (WA) and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
Dennis P. Hart (OR) 31315. privacy.
James D. Kessler (SD) Issued on: July 12, 2018. II. Background
Sherell J. Landry (TX) Larry W. Minor,
Ronald N. Lindgren (MN) FMCSA received applications from 14
Associate Administrator for Policy.
Rodney J. McMorran (IA) individuals who requested an
[FR Doc. 2018–15553 Filed 7–19–18; 8:45 am]
John L. Meese (MO) exemption from the FMCSRs
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
Michael E. Schlachter (WY) prohibiting persons with ITDM from
Kenneth W. Sigl (WI) operating a CMV in interstate
Elmer F. Winters (NC) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION commerce.
The drivers were included in docket FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility
number FMCSA–2014–0004. Their Federal Motor Carrier Safety of these applicants and concluded that
exemptions are applicable as of May 22, Administration granting these exemptions would not
2018, and will expire on May 22, 2020. provide a level of safety that would be
[Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0034] equivalent to or greater than, the level
As of May 25, 2018, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and of safety that would be obtained by
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
31315, the following seven individuals complying with the regulation 49 CFR
Applications; Diabetes
have satisfied the renewal conditions for 391.41(b)(3).
obtaining an exemption from the vision AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
III. Basis for Exemption Determination
requirement in the FMCSRs for Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of denials. Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
interstate CMV drivers (64 FR 68195; 65
FMCSA may grant an exemption if it
FR 20251; 67 FR 10471; 67 FR 17102; SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its finds such an exemption would likely
67 FR 19798; 69 FR 17267; 69 FR 19611; decision to deny applications from 14 achieve a level of safety that is
71 FR 14566; 71 FR 16410; 71 FR 19604; individuals who requested an equivalent to, or greater than, the level
71 FR 30227; 73 FR 27014; 75 FR 27622; exemption from the Federal Motor that would be achieved absent such an
77 FR 20879; 77 FR 26816; 77 FR 31427; Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) exemption.
81 FR 91239): prohibiting persons with insulin-treated The Agency’s decision regarding these
Edward W. Hosier (MO) diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating exemption applications is based on the
Craig T. Jorgensen (WI) a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in eligibility criteria, the terms and
Jose A. Lopez (CT) interstate commerce. conditions for Federal exemptions, and
Earl E. Martin (VA) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. an individualized assessment of each
Joseph C. Powell (VA) Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical applicant’s medical information
David L. Schachle (PA) Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, provided by the applicant.
Mark Sobczyk (WI) fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
The drivers were included in docket IV. Conclusion
Department of Transportation, 1200
numbers FMCSA–1999–6480; FMCSA– New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, The Agency has determined that these
2001–11426; FMCSA–2006–24015; Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office applicants do not satisfy the criteria
FMCSA–2012–0039. Their exemptions hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., eligibility or meet the terms and
are applicable as of May 25, 2018, and Monday through Friday, except Federal conditions of the Federal exemption and
will expire on May 25, 2020. holidays. If you have questions granting these exemptions would not
As of May 30, 2018, and in regarding viewing or submitting provide a level of safety that would be
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and material to the docket, contact Docket equivalent to or greater than, the level
31315, the following three individuals Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. of safety that would be obtained by
have satisfied the renewal conditions for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: complying with the regulation 49 CFR
obtaining an exemption from the vision 391.41(b)(3). Therefore, the 14
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
requirement in the FMCSRs for I. Electronic Access applicants in this notice have been
interstate CMV drivers (67 FR 15662; 67 You may see all the comments online denied exemptions from the physical
FR 37907; 69 FR 26206; 71 FR 26602; through the Federal Document qualification standards in 49 CFR
73 FR 27017; 75 FR 27621; 77 FR 27849; Management System (FDMS) at: http:// 391.41(b)(3).
81 FR 91239): Joe W. Brewer, (SC); www.regulations.gov. Each applicant has, prior to this
James W. Ellis, 4th, (NJ); Kevin R. Docket: For access to the docket to notice, received a letter of final
Stoner, (PA). read background documents or disposition regarding his/her exemption
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| 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 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-9826. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 34672 |
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