83 FR 45747 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 175 (September 10, 2018)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 175 (September 10, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-19576 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 175 (Monday, September 10, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 45747-45749] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19576] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA- 2003-15892; FMCSA-2003-16564; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2005-23099; FMCSA-2006-24015; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2007-26653; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2007-28695; FMCSA-2008-0021; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2009-0321; FMCSA-2010-0050; FMCSA-2011-0324; FMCSA-2011-0365; FMCSA-2011-0366; FMCSA-2011-0378; FMCSA-2011-0379; FMCSA-2011-0380; FMCSA-2012-0040; FMCSA-2012-0104; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-2014-0002; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0004; FMCSA-2015-0070; FMCSA-2015-0071; FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2015-0344; FMCSA-2015-0347; FMCSA-2015-0348; FMCSA-2015-0350; FMCSA-2015-0351; FMCSA-2016-0024; FMCSA-2016-0025; FMCSA-2016-0027] 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 95 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 June 18, 2018, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision to renew exemptions for 95 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 (83 FR 28332). The public comment period ended on July 18, 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 drive 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 95 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): [[Page 45748]] In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of June and are discussed below: As of June 2, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 72 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (66 FR 53826; 66 FR 66966; 68 FR 61860; 68 FR 69434; 68 FR 74699; 68 FR 75715; 69 FR 10503; 71 FR 6829; 70 FR 74102; 71 FR 14566; 71 FR 16410; 71 FR 30227; 72 FR 8417; 72 FR 36099; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 46261; 72 FR 52419; 72 FR 54972; 72 FR 71998; 73 FR 8392; 73 FR 11989; 73 FR 15567; 73 FR 27014; 73 FR 27015; 74 FR 34394; 74 FR 60021; 74 FR 65846; 75 FR 1451; 75 FR 1835; 75 FR 8184; 75 FR 9482; 75 FR 13653; 75 FR 19674; 75 FR 27622; 76 FR 53708; 76 FR 70210; 76 FR 78729; 77 FR 3552; 77 FR 5874; 77 FR 7233; 77 FR 7657; 77 FR 10606; 77 FR 13691; 77 FR 15184; 77 FR 17107; 77 FR 17115; 77 FR 17117; 77 FR 19749; 77 FR 22059; 77 FR 22061; 77 FR 22838; 77 FR 23797; 77 FR 26816; 77 FR 27850; 78 FR 34143; 78 FR 41975; 78 FR 47818; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 56986; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 63307; 78 FR 64271; 78 FR 66099; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 67462; 78 FR 76705; 78 FR 77780; 79 FR 1908; 79 FR 2748; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 10606; 79 FR 10607; 79 FR 10608; 79 FR 10609; 79 FR 10611; 79 FR 12565; 79 FR 13085; 79 FR 14328; 79 FR 14331; 79 FR 14333; 79 FR 14571; 79 FR 15794; 79 FR 17641; 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 59225; 80 FR 67472; 80 FR 67476; 80 FR 67481; 80 FR 70060; 80 FR 76345; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR 1474; 81 FR 6573; 81 FR 11642; 81 FR 14190; 81 FR 15404; 81 FR 16265; 81 FR 17237; 81 FR 20433; 81 FR 20435; 81 FR 21647; 81 FR 21655; 81 FR 26305; 81 FR 28136; 81 FR 39100; 81 FR 48493; 81 FR 52516; 81 FR 60117; 81 FR 66718; 81 FR 66724; 81 FR 66731; 81 FR 91239): Stanley W. Ahne (OK) John M. Alfano (MI) Felix Barajas Ramirez (IL) Alphonso A. Barco (SC) Daniel C. Berry (AR) Ronald D. Boeve (MI) David A. Brannon (FL) Paul T. Browning (MT) Samuel S. Byler (PA) Darrell Canupp (MI) Laurence R. Casey (MA) Valentin S. Chernyy (NE) William Chisley (MD) Cody W. Christian (OK) Lorimer Christianson (IA) Darrin G. Davis (WI) Craig L. Dawson (OH) Eric DeFrancesco (PA) Eric C. Dettrey (NJ) David Diamond (IL) Ryan C. Dugan (NY) Shorty M. Ellis (NC) Robin S. England (GA) Richard R. Filion (VT) Roger L. Frazier (NC) Juan Gallo-Gomez (CT) Gregory T. Garris (OK) Andeberhan O. Gidey (WA) Jerry L. Gray (AL) James R. Hammond (OH) Daniel W. Henderson (TN) Michael T. Huso (MN) Andy R. Junod (TX) Chet A. Keen (UT) Roger W. Kerns (IA) James M. Knef (NJ) David Knobloch (MI) Dennis J. Lessard (IN) Christopher B. Liston (TN) Larry P. Magrath (MN) Jason E. Mallette (MS) Stanley B. Marshall (GA) Roberto C. Mendez (TX) Jack D. Miller (OH) Eugene C. Murphy (FL) Donald A. Orloski (PA) James C. Paschal, Jr. (GA) Juan C. Ramirez (OH) John L. Ratayczak (WI) Michael L. Robinson (MO) Danny L. Rolfe (ME) Ricky D. Rostad (MN) John Rueckert (SD) Mark A. Sanders (OK) Daniel W. Schafer (PA) Joseph W. Schmit (NE) Dale L. Schneider (IA) Lawrence W. Sellers (AL) Larry W. Slinker (VA) William T. Smiley (MD) Richard M. Smith (CO) Richard H. Solum (MN) Scott R. Sorensen (CA) James A. Spell (MD) Harry J. Stoever, Jr. (NJ) Peter A. Troyan (MI) James L. Urbach (PA) Willard H. Weerts (IL) Charles W. Williamson (OK) Wesley A. Willis (NJ) Donald E. Wojtaszek (PA) Marvin S. Zimmerman (PA) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2003-16564; FMCSA-2006-24015; FMCSA-2007-26653; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2007-28695; FMCSA-2008-0021; FMCSA-2009-0321; FMCSA-2011-0324; FMCSA-2011-0365; FMCSA-2011-0366; FMCSA-2011-0378; FMCSA-2011-0379; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-2014-0002; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0004; FMCSA-2015-0070; FMCSA-2015-0071; FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2015-0344; FMCSA-2015-0347; FMCSA-2015-0348; FMCSA-2015-0350; FMCSA-2015-0351; FMCSA-2016-0024; FMCSA-2016-0025; FMCSA-2016-0027. Their exemptions are applicable as of June 2, 2018, and will expire on June 2, 2020. As of June 3, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 19 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (64 FR 68195; 65 FR 20251; 65 FR 45817; 65 FR 77066; 67 FR 38311; 68 FR 1654; 69 FR 17263; 69 FR 26921; 69 FR 31447; 70 FR 7545; 71 FR 13450; 71 FR 27033; 71 FR 4194; 73 FR 11989; 73 FR 16950; 73 FR 28186; 73 FR 6242; 73 FR 9158; 74 FR 60022; 75 FR 4623; 75 FR 9477; 75 FR 9484; 75 FR 14656; 75 FR 27623; 75 FR 28682; 77 FR 10606; 77 FR 13689; 77 FR 15184; 77 FR 17107; 77 FR 17109; 77 FR 27845; 77 FR 27849; 77 FR 27850; 77 FR 29447; 79 FR 14328; 79 FR 14331; 79 FR 14571; 79 FR 18391; 79 FR 18392; 79 FR 21996; 79 FR 27043; 79 FR 28588; 79 FR 29498; 81 FR 28138): Rodney R. Anderson (PA) Ernie E. Black (NC) Gary O. Brady (WV) Marland L. Brassfield (TX) Michael B. Canedy (MN) Melvin D. Clark (GA) Rojelio Garcia-Pena (MI) Grant G. Gibson (MN) Stephen H. Goldcamp (OH) Wai F. King (IL) Eric W. Kopmann (MO) Dennis E. Krone (IL) George E. Lewis (OH) Travis J. Luce (MI) Richard J. McKenzie, Jr. (MD) Christopher J. Meerten (OR) Jason T. Montoya (NM) George S. Rayson (OH) Carl D. Short (MO) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA- 2000-7363; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2005-23099; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA- 2009-0303; FMCSA-2010-0050; FMCSA-2011-0379; FMCSA-2011-0380; FMCSA- 2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0004. Their exemptions are applicable as of June 3, 2018, and will expire on June 3, 2020. As of June 6, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following two individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an [[Page 45749]] exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (77 FR 23799; 77 FR 33558; 79 FR 27365; 81 FR 28138): Richard Doroba, (IL); and Tommy Thomas, (CA). The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2012-0040. Their exemptions are applicable as of June 6, 2018, and will expire on June 6, 2020. As of June 27, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following two individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (77 FR 27847; 77 FR 38386; 79 FR 29495; 81 FR 28138): Matthew G. Epps, (FL); and James E. Sikkink, (IL). The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2012-0104. Their exemptions are applicable as of June 27, 2018, and will expire on June 27, 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: August 30, 2018. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2018-19576 Filed 9-7-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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button. When the new screen appears, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket: For access to the docket to
click on the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’ read background documents or
button on the right hand side of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments, go to http://
page. On the new page, enter Administration www.regulations.gov and/or Room
information required including the W12–140 on the ground level of the
[Docket No. FMCSA–1999–6480; FMCSA–
specific section of this document to West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
2000–7363; FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA–
which each comment applies, and 2003–15892; FMCSA–2003–16564; FMCSA– SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and
provide a reason for each suggestion or 2004–17195; FMCSA–2005–23099; FMCSA– 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
recommendation. If you submit your 2006–24015; FMCSA–2007–0071; FMCSA– except Federal holidays.
comments by mail or hand delivery, 2007–26653; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA– Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
2007–28695; FMCSA–2008–0021; FMCSA– U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
submit them in an unbound format, no
2009–0303; FMCSA–2009–0321; FMCSA– from the public to better inform its
larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for 2010–0050; FMCSA–2011–0324; FMCSA–
copying and electronic filing. If you rulemaking process. DOT posts these
2011–0365; FMCSA–2011–0366; FMCSA–
submit comments by mail and would comments, without edit, including any
2011–0378; FMCSA–2011–0379; FMCSA–
personal information the commenter
like to know that they reached the 2011–0380; FMCSA–2012–0040; FMCSA–
2012–0104; FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA– provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
facility, please enclose a stamped, self-
2013–0030; FMCSA–2013–0165; FMCSA– as described in the system of records
addressed postcard or envelope.
2013–0167; FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA– notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
We will consider all comments and 2013–0170; FMCSA–2013–0174; FMCSA– be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
materials received during the comment 2014–0002; FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA– privacy.
period. FMCSA may issue a final 2014–0004; FMCSA–2015–0070; FMCSA–
2015–0071; FMCSA–2015–0072; FMCSA– II. Background
determination any time after the close of
2015–0344; FMCSA–2015–0347; FMCSA–
the comment period. On June 18, 2018, FMCSA published
2015–0348; FMCSA–2015–0350; FMCSA–
2015–0351; FMCSA–2016–0024; FMCSA– a notice announcing its decision to
V. Viewing Comments and Documents renew exemptions for 95 individuals
2016–0025; FMCSA–2016–0027]
To view comments, as well as any from the vision requirement in 49 CFR
documents mentioned in this preamble, Qualification of Drivers; Exemption 391.41(b)(10) to operate a CMV in
go to http://www.regulations.gov and in Applications; Vision interstate commerce and requested
comments from the public (83 FR
the search box insert the docket number AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 28332). The public comment period
FMCSA–2017–0060 and click ‘‘Search.’’ Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ended on July 18, 2018, and no
Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and ACTION: Notice of final disposition. comments were received.
you will find all documents and
As stated in the previous notice,
comments related to this notice. SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its
FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of
Issued on: August 30, 2018. decision to renew exemptions for 95
these applicants and determined that
individuals from the vision requirement
Larry W. Minor, renewing these exemptions would
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Associate Administrator for Policy. achieve a level of safety equivalent to or
Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate
[FR Doc. 2018–19564 Filed 9–7–18; 8:45 am]
greater than the level that would be
commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
achieved by complying with the current
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P drivers. The exemptions enable these
regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
individuals to continue to operate CMVs
The physical qualification standard
in interstate commerce without meeting
for drivers regarding vision found in 49
the vision requirement in one eye.
CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is
DATES: Each group of renewed physically qualified to drive a CMV if
exemptions were applicable on the that person has distant visual acuity of
dates stated in the discussions below at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye
and will expire on the dates stated in without corrective lenses or visual
the discussions below. acuity separately corrected to 20/40
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. (Snellen) or better with corrective
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least
Programs Division, 202–366–4001, 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, without corrective lenses, field of vision
Department of Transportation, 1200 of at least 70° in the horizontal meridian
New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, in each eye, and the ability to recognize
Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office the colors of traffic signals and devices
hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., showing red, green, and amber.
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. If you have questions III. Discussion of Comments
regarding viewing or submitting FMCSA received no comments in this
material to the docket, contact Docket preceding.
Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
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IV. Conclusion
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Based upon its evaluation of the 95
I. Electronic Access renewal exemption applications and
You may see all the comments online comments received, FMCSA confirms
through the Federal Document its decision to exempt the following
Management System (FDMS) at: http:// drivers from the vision requirement in
www.regulations.gov. 49 CFR 391.41 (b)(10):
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exemption from the vision requirement interstate commerce without meeting that person has distant visual acuity of
in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV the vision requirement in one eye. at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye
drivers (77 FR 23799; 77 FR 33558; 79 DATES: The exemptions were applicable without corrective lenses or visual
FR 27365; 81 FR 28138): on July 19, 2018. The exemptions expire acuity separately corrected to 20/40
Richard Doroba, (IL); and Tommy on July 19, 2020. (Snellen) or better with corrective
Thomas, (CA). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least
The drivers were included in docket Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or
number FMCSA–2012–0040. Their Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, without corrective lenses, field of vision
exemptions are applicable as of June 6, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, of at least 70° in the horizontal meridian
2018, and will expire on June 6, 2020. Department of Transportation, 1200 in each eye, and the ability to recognize
As of June 27, 2018, and in New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, the colors of traffic signals and devices
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and showing red, green, and amber.
Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office
31315, the following two individuals hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., III. Discussion of Comments
have satisfied the renewal conditions for Monday through Friday, except Federal
obtaining an exemption from the vision FMCSA received two comments in
holidays. If you have questions this proceeding. Lora Swindall
requirement in the FMCSRs for regarding viewing or submitting
interstate CMV drivers (77 FR 27847; 77 submitted a comment of encouragement
material to the docket, contact Docket for the drivers listed in this notice.
FR 38386; 79 FR 29495; 81 FR 28138): Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
Matthew G. Epps, (FL); and James E. Christopher Craine submitted a
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: comment asking for assistance applying
Sikkink, (IL).
The drivers were included in docket I. Electronic Access for a medical exemption. This is outside
number FMCSA–2012–0104. Their the scope of the current announcement.
You may see all the comments online Information regarding all medical
exemptions are applicable as of June 27, through the Federal Document
2018, and will expire on June 27, 2020. exemptions, including application
Management System (FDMS) at http:// packages, is available on the FMCSA
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, www.regulations.gov.
each exemption will be valid for two website at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/
Docket: For access to the docket to medical/driver-medical-requirements/
years from the effective date unless read background documents or
revoked earlier by FMCSA. The driver-exemption-programs.
comments, go to http://
exemption will be revoked if the www.regulations.gov and/or Room IV. Basis for Exemption Determination
following occurs: (1) The person fails to W12–140 on the ground level of the Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
comply with the terms and conditions West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue FMCSA may grant an exemption from
of the exemption; (2) the exemption has SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and the vision standard in 49 CFR
resulted in a lower level of safety than 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, 391.41(b)(10) if the exemption is likely
was maintained prior to being granted; except Federal holidays. to achieve an equivalent or greater level
or (3) continuation of the exemption Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 of safety than would be achieved
would not be consistent with the goals U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments without the exemption. The exemption
and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and from the public to better inform its allows applicants to operate CMVs in
31315. rulemaking process. DOT posts these interstate commerce.
Issued on: August 30, 2018. comments, without edit, including any The Agency’s decision regarding these
Larry W. Minor, personal information the commenter exemption applications is based on
Associate Administrator for Policy. provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, medical reports about the applicants’
[FR Doc. 2018–19576 Filed 9–7–18; 8:45 am] as described in the system of records vision as well as their driving records
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notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can and experience driving with the vision
be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/ deficiency. The qualifications,
privacy. experience, and medical condition of
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION each applicant were stated and
II. Background discussed in detail in the June 18, 2018,
Federal Motor Carrier Safety On June 18, 2018, FMCSA published Federal Register notice (83 FR 28320)
Administration a notice announcing receipt of and will not be repeated in this notice.
applications from 12 individuals FMCSA recognizes that some drivers
[Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0012] requesting an exemption from vision do not meet the vision requirement but
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) have adapted their driving to
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
and requested comments from the accommodate their limitation and
Applications; Vision
public (83 FR 28320). The public demonstrated their ability to drive
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety comment period ended on July 18, 2018, safely. The 12 exemption applicants
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. and two comments were received. listed in this notice are in this category.
ACTION: Notice of final disposition. FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility They are unable to meet the vision
of these applicants and determined that requirement in one eye for various
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its granting the exemptions to these reasons, including amblyopia, aphakia,
decision to exempt 12 individuals from individuals would achieve a level of chorioretinal scar, complete loss of
the vision requirement in the Federal safety equivalent to or greater than the vision, enucleation, macular scar, and
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Motor Carrier Safety Regulations level that would be achieved by retinal scarring. In most cases, their eye
(FMCSRs) to operate a commercial complying with the current regulation conditions were not recently developed.
motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Eight of the applicants were either born
commerce. They are unable to meet the The physical qualification standard with their vision impairments or have
vision requirement in one eye for for drivers regarding vision found in 49 had them since childhood. The four
various reasons. The exemptions enable CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is individuals that sustained their vision
these individuals to operate CMVs in physically qualified to driver a CMV if conditions as adults have had it for a
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| Action | Notice of final disposition. | |
| Dates | Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in the discussions below. | |
| Contact | Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, 202-366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 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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