83 FR 53724 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 206 (October 24, 2018)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 206 (October 24, 2018)
| Page Range | 53724-53727 | |
| FR Document | 2018-23234 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 24, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 53724-53727] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-23234] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-1998-3637; FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-8203; FMCSA- 2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2006-24015; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2012-0040; FMCSA-2012-0161; FMCSA-2012-0214; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0004; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0297; FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2016-0028; FMCSA-2016-0029; FMCSA-2016-0031; FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-2016-0210] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 85 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 requirements 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. Comments must be received on or before November 23, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-1998-3637; FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-8203; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2006-24015; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2012-0040; FMCSA-2012-0161; FMCSA-2012-0214; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0004; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0297; FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2016-0028; FMCSA-2016-0029; FMCSA-2016-0031; FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-2016-0210 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., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Fax: 1-202-493-2251. To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. See the ``Public Participation'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for instructions on submitting comments. 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, [[Page 53725]] Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., ET, 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. Public Participation A. Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this notice (Docket No. FMCSA-1998-3637; FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-8203; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2006-24015; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2012-0040; FMCSA-2012-0161; FMCSA-2012-0214; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0004; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0297; FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2016-0028; FMCSA-2016-0029; FMCSA-2016-0031; FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-2016-0210), indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that FMCSA can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission. To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov, put the docket number, FMCSA-1998-3637; FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000- 8203; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2006-24015; FMCSA-2006- 24783; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008- 0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010- 0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2012-0040; FMCSA-2012-0161; FMCSA-2012- 0214; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013- 0166; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014- 0004; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014- 0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0297; FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2016- 0028; FMCSA-2016-0029; FMCSA-2016-0031; FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016- 0208; FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-2016-0210, in the keyword box, and click ``Search.'' When the new screen appears, click on the ``Comment Now!'' button and type your comment into the text box on the following screen. Choose whether you are submitting your comment as an individual or on behalf of a third party and then submit. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. B. Viewing Documents and Comments To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this notice as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket number, FMCSA-1998-3637; FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000- 8203; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2006-24015; FMCSA-2006- 24783; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008- 0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010- 0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2012-0040; FMCSA-2012-0161; FMCSA-2012- 0214; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2013- 0166; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014- 0004; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014- 0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0297; FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2016- 0028; FMCSA-2016-0029; FMCSA-2016-0031; FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016- 0208; FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-2016-0210, in the keyword box, and click ``Search.'' Next, click the ``Open Docket Folder'' button and choose the document to review. If you do not have access to the internet, you may view the docket online by visiting the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the Ground Floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. C. Privacy Act In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. II. 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 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. The 85 individuals listed in this notice have requested renewal of their exemptions from the vision standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), 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. III. 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 [[Page 53726]] with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the exemption of a driver. IV. Basis for Renewing Exemptions Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no longer than five years from its approval date and may be renewed upon application. FMCSA grants exemptions from the vision standard for a two-year period to align with the maximum duration of a driver's medical certification. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each of the 85 applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision standard (see 63 FR 196; 63 FR 30285; 65 FR 20245; 65 FR 57230; 65 FR 66293; 67 FR 46016; 67 FR 57266; 67 FR 57267; 67 FR 67234; 69 FR 17263; 69 FR 31447; 69 FR 51346; 69 FR 52741; 69 FR 62741; 71 FR 14566; 71 FR 27034; 71 FR 30227; 71 FR 32183; 71 FR 32185; 71 FR 41310; 71 FR 41311; 71 FR 50970; 71 FR 53489; 71 FR 62147; 73 FR 6242; 73 FR 6244; 73 FR 16950; 73 FR 16952; 73 FR 27014; 73 FR 35196; 73 FR 35197; 73 FR 35200; 73 FR 36955; 73 FR 38499; 73 FR 42403; 73 FR 46973; 73 FR 48270; 73 FR 48273; 73 FR 48275; 73 FR 51336; 73 FR 51689; 73 FR 54888; 73 FR 63047; 73 FR 74565; 74 FR 65842; 75 FR 9482; 75 FR 22179; 75 FR 27622; 75 FR 36779; 75 FR 39725; 75 FR 44051; 75 FR 47883; 75 FR 50799; 75 FR 52061; 75 FR 52062; 75 FR 52063; 75 FR 54958; 75 FR 61833; 75 FR 63257; 75 FR 64396; 75 FR 66423; 75 FR 70078; 77 FR 10604; 77 FR 23799; 77 FR 26816; 77 FR 33558; 77 FR 36338; 77 FR 38384; 77 FR 41879; 77 FR 46153; 77 FR 46793; 77 FR 48590; 77 FR 52381; 77 FR 52388; 77 FR 52389; 77 FR 52391; 77 FR 56262; 77 FR 59245; 77 FR 60010; 77 FR 64582; 77 FR 64841; 77 FR 68199; 77 FR 68200; 78 FR 34143; 78 FR 41975; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 56986; 78 FR 62935; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 76395; 78 FR 77780; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 10619; 79 FR 14571; 79 FR 18392; 79 FR 27365; 79 FR 28588; 79 FR 29498; 79 FR 35212; 79 FR 35218; 79 FR 38659; 79 FR 41735; 79 FR 45868; 79 FR 46153; 79 FR 46300; 79 FR 47175; 79 FR 51642; 79 FR 51643; 79 FR 53514; 79 FR 56097; 79 FR 56099; 79 FR 56104; 79 FR 58856; 79 FR 59348; 79 FR 59357; 79 FR 63211; 79 FR 64001; 79 FR 68199; 79 FR 70928; 79 FR 72754; 80 FR 2471; 80 FR 63869; 80 FR 67481; 80 FR 70060; 81 FR 15401; 81 FR 16265; 81 FR 39320; 81 FR 40634; 81 FR 42054; 81 FR 52514; 81 FR 66720; 81 FR 68098; 81 FR 70248; 81 FR 70251; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR 71173; 81 FR 72664; 81 FR 80161; 81 FR 80161; 81 FR 81230; 81 FR 90046; 81 FR 90050; 81 FR 91239; 81 FR 94013; 81 FR 96178; 81 FR 96191; 81 FR 96196). They have submitted evidence showing that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirement specified at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision impairment is stable. In addition, a review of each record of safety while driving with the respective vision deficiencies over the past two years indicates each applicant continues to meet the vision exemption requirements. These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each driver's ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each renewal applicant for a period of two years is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of November and are discussed below: As of November 9, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 53 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (63 FR 196; 63 FR 30285; 65 FR 20245; 65 FR 57230; 65 FR 66293; 67 FR 46016; 67 FR 57266; 67 FR 57267; 67 FR 67234; 69 FR 17263; 69 FR 31447; 69 FR 51346; 69 FR 52741; 69 FR 62741; 71 FR 14566; 71 FR 27034; 71 FR 30227; 71 FR 32183; 71 FR 32185; 71 FR 41310; 71 FR 41311; 71 FR 50970; 71 FR 53489; 71 FR 62147; 73 FR 6242; 73 FR 6244; 73 FR 16950; 73 FR 16952; 73 FR 27014; 73 FR 35196; 73 FR 35197; 73 FR 35200; 73 FR 36955; 73 FR 38499; 73 FR 42403; 73 FR 46973; 73 FR 48270; 73 FR 48273; 73 FR 48275; 73 FR 51336; 73 FR 51689; 73 FR 54888; 73 FR 63047; 73 FR 74565; 74 FR 65842; 75 FR 9482; 75 FR 22179; 75 FR 27622; 75 FR 36779; 75 FR 39725; 75 FR 44051; 75 FR 47883; 75 FR 50799; 75 FR 52061; 75 FR 52062; 75 FR 52063; 75 FR 54958; 75 FR 61833; 75 FR 63257; 75 FR 64396; 75 FR 66423; 75 FR 70078; 77 FR 10604; 77 FR 23799; 77 FR 26816; 77 FR 33558; 77 FR 36338; 77 FR 38384; 77 FR 41879; 77 FR 46153; 77 FR 46793; 77 FR 48590; 77 FR 52381; 77 FR 52388; 77 FR 52389; 77 FR 52391; 77 FR 56262; 77 FR 59245; 77 FR 60010; 77 FR 64582; 77 FR 64841; 77 FR 68199; 77 FR 68200; 78 FR 34143; 78 FR 41975; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 56986; 78 FR 62935; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 76395; 78 FR 77780; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 10619; 79 FR 14571; 79 FR 18392; 79 FR 27365; 79 FR 28588; 79 FR 29498; 79 FR 35212; 79 FR 35218; 79 FR 38659; 79 FR 41735; 79 FR 45868; 79 FR 46153; 79 FR 46300; 79 FR 47175; 79 FR 51642; 79 FR 51643; 79 FR 53514; 79 FR 56097; 79 FR 56099; 79 FR 56104; 79 FR 58856; 79 FR 59348; 79 FR 59357; 79 FR 64001; 79 FR 68199; 79 FR 70928; 79 FR 72754; 80 FR 63869; 80 FR 67481; 80 FR 70060; 81 FR 15401; 81 FR 16265; 81 FR 39320; 81 FR 40634; 81 FR 42054; 81 FR 52514; 81 FR 66720; 81 FR 68098; 81 FR 71173; 81 FR 80161; 81 FR 81230; 81 FR 90050; 81 FR 91239; 81 FR 96196): John W. Arnold (KY) Joel W. Bryant (LA) Derric D. Burrell (AL) Kenneth C. Caldwell (NY) Juan Carranco (TX) Dionicio Carrera (TX) John P. Catalano (NJ) Joshua L. Cecotti (WA) David A. Coburn, Sr. (VT) Julian Collins (GA) Jimmie L. Crenshaw (AL) Edward Cunningham (MI) Louis A. DiPasqua, Jr. (NY) Roderick L. Duvall (PA) Kelvin Frandin Bombu (KY) Tyron O. Friese (MN) Randy M. Garcia (NM) Jeffrey M. Hall (AL) Clifford J. Harris (VA) John H. Holmberg (WI) Edward P. Hynes II (VA) Thomas L. Kitchen (VA) Richard A. Kolodziejczyk (CT) John C. Lewis (SC) Ronnie R. Lockamy (NC) Ernest B. Martin (KY) Mark L. McWhorter (FL) Ronald S. Milkowski (NJ) Jeremy L. Miller (OR) Benny R. Morris (WV) Larry G. Nikkel (WA) Donald L. Nisbet (WA) Dennis E. Palmer, Jr. (CT) Larry A. Priewe (ND) Chad M. Quarles (AL) Robert D. Reeder (MI) Albert L. Remsburg III (MD) Antonio A. Ribeiro (CT) Christopher W. Robinson (NY) Sabahudin Sabic (IA) Kirk Scott (CT) Jimmy E. Settle (MO) Lawrence Siegler (MN) LeTroy D. Sims (SC) David M. Smith (IL) Sandra J. Sperling (WA) Dale L. Stewart (MI) Malcolm J. Tilghman, Sr. (DE) Donald Wallace (IL) Scott C. Westphal (MN) Carl V. Wheeler (NC) Earl L. White, Jr. (NH) Hubert Whittenburg (MO) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-1998-3637; FMCSA- 2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-8203; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA- 2006-24015; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA- 2008- [[Page 53727]] 0174; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2010- 0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2012-0040; FMCSA-2012- 0161; FMCSA-2012-0214; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013- 0030; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2014- 0003; FMCSA-2014-0004; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014- 0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2016- 0028; FMCSA-2016-0029; FMCSA-2016-0031. Their exemptions are applicable as of November 9, 2018, and will expire on November 9, 2020. As of November 11, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 22 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (81 FR 70248; 81 FR 70251; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR 90046; 81 FR 96178; 81 FR 96191): Elijah A. Allen (AR) Randal D. Aukes (MN) Daniel L. Bawden (IL) Keith D. Blackwell (TX) Kathy J. Brown (OH) Louis J. Cullen (NJ) Edwin P. Davis (OR) Wayne L. Dorbert (PA) Timothy J. Dougherty (MN) Kelly L. Ewing (PA) Joseph G. Fischer (MO) Josh Gallant (SC) Stanley W. Goble (IA) John P. Grum (PA) William R. Guida (PA) Jerry L. Hayden (IA) Nylo K. Helberg (ND) Dillon L. Hendren (SC) J.W. Keener (PA) George P. Mendiola (CA) Alfred L. Robinson (AR) Jerry L. Smith (VA) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA- 2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0209. Their exemptions are applicable as of November 11, 2018, and will expire on November 11, 2020. As of November 22, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following ten individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (79 FR 63211; 80 FR 2471; 81 FR 72664; 81 FR 80161; 81 FR 94013): Harry R. Brewer (TN) Kevin J. Embrey (IN) Peter J. Faber (NE) Johnny E. Hill (AL) Justin A. Hooper (MO) John R. Horst (PA) Robert E. Kelley (WA) James F. McLaughlin (MN) Michael J. Monroe (IA) Brian T. Morrison (MO) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2014-0297; 2016- 0210. Their exemptions are applicable as of November 22, 2018, and will expire on November 22, 2020. V. Conditions and Requirements The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions: (1) Each driver must undergo an annual physical examination (a) by an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a certified Medical Examiner, as defined by 49 CFR 390.5, who attests that the driver is otherwise physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) each driver must provide a copy of the ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report to the Medical Examiner at the time of the annual medical examination; and (3) each driver must provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver's qualification file or keep a copy of his/her driver's qualification if he/her is self- employed. The driver must also have a copy of the exemption when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. 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. VI. 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. VII. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 85 exemption applications, FMCSA renews the exemptions of the aforementioned drivers from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), subject to the requirements cited above. 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: October 15, 2018. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. 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invited to submit written comments on the 60 day FRN as a wider sampling was drivers. The exemptions enable these
the proposed information collection to taken to more accurately validate and individuals to continue to operate CMVs
the Office of Information and Regulatory maintain consistency with supporting in interstate commerce without meeting
Affairs, Office of Management and statement responses. Audit frequencies the vision requirements in one eye.
Budget. Comments should be addressed change from year to year as due dates DATES: Each group of renewed
to the attention of the Desk Officer, range from 12 to 48 months. exemptions were applicable on the
Department of Transportation/FAA, and Accordingly, the sampling period was dates stated in the discussions below
sent via electronic mail to oira_ adjusted to capture the most recent and will expire on the dates stated in
submission@omb.eop.gov, or faxed to three year period that full data was the discussions below. Comments must
(202) 395–6974, or mailed to the Office readily available. be received on or before November 23,
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Frequency: Feedback information is 2018.
Office of Management and Budget, collected about thirty days after ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th conclusion of the oversight activity. The identified by the Federal Docket
Street NW, Washington, DC 20503. feedback provided is voluntarily Management System (FDMS) Docket No.
Public Comments Invited: You are submitted by the audited facility on FMCSA–1998–3637; FMCSA–2000–
asked to comment on any aspect of this occasion which is predicated on their 7006; FMCSA–2000–8203; FMCSA–
information collection, including (a) audit due date frequency. 2002–12294; FMCSA–2004–17195;
Whether the proposed collection of Estimated Average Burden per
FMCSA–2006–24015; FMCSA–2006–
information is necessary for FAA’s Response: 30 Minutes.
24783; FMCSA–2007–0071; FMCSA–
performance; (b) the accuracy of the Estimated Total Annual Burden: 95
2008–0106; FMCSA–2008–0174;
estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to hours.
FMCSA–2008–0231; FMCSA–2008–
enhance the quality, utility and clarity Issued in Washington, DC on October 18, 0266; FMCSA–2009–0291; FMCSA–
of the information collection; and (d) 2018. 2010–0161; FMCSA–2010–0187;
ways that the burden could be Barbara Hall, FMCSA–2010–0201; FMCSA–2012–
minimized without reducing the quality FAA Information Collection Clearance 0040; FMCSA–2012–0161; FMCSA–
of the collected information. The agency Officer, Performance, Policy, and Records 2012–0214; FMCSA–2012–0215;
will summarize and/or include your Management Branch, ASP–110. FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA–2013–
comments in the request for OMB’s [FR Doc. 2018–23218 Filed 10–23–18; 8:45 am] 0030; FMCSA–2013–0166; FMCSA–
clearance of this information collection. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 2013–0168; FMCSA–2013–0170;
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA–2014–
Barbara Hall at (940) 594–5913, or by 0004; FMCSA–2014–0006; FMCSA–
email at: Barbara.L.Hall@faa.gov. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2014–0007; FMCSA–2014–0010;
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety FMCSA–2014–0011; FMCSA–2014–
OMB Control Number: 2120–0605. Administration 0296; FMCSA–2014–0297; FMCSA–
Title: QSA Customer Feedback 2015–0072; FMCSA–2016–0028;
Report. [Docket No. FMCSA–1998–3637; FMCSA– FMCSA–2016–0029; FMCSA–2016–
Form Numbers: FAA Form 8100–7. 2000–7006; FMCSA–2000–8203; FMCSA– 0031; FMCSA–2016–0207; FMCSA–
Type of Review: Renewal of an 2002–12294; FMCSA–2004–17195; FMCSA– 2016–0208; FMCSA–2016–0209;
2006–24015; FMCSA–2006–24783; FMCSA–
information collection. FMCSA–2016–0210 using any of the
2007–0071; FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA–
Background: The Federal Register 2008–0174; FMCSA–2008–0231; FMCSA– following methods:
Notice with a 60-day comment period 2008–0266; FMCSA–2009–0291; FMCSA– • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
soliciting comments on the following 2010–0161; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA– http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
collection of information was published 2010–0201; FMCSA–2012–0040; FMCSA– online instructions for submitting
on August 15, 2018 (83 FR 40619). The 2012–0161; FMCSA–2012–0214; FMCSA– comments.
feedback information collection is 2012–0215; FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA– • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
voluntary and is collected by way of a 2013–0030; FMCSA–2013–0166; FMCSA– U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
self-addressed stamped envelope. It is 2013–0168; FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA– New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
2014–0003; FMCSA–2014–0004; FMCSA– Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
used by local field offices,
2014–0006; FMCSA–2014–0007; FMCSA–
manufacturing inspection offices and 2014–0010; FMCSA–2014–0011; FMCSA–
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
the surveillance and oversight policy 2014–0296; FMCSA–2014–0297; FMCSA– • Hand Delivery: West Building
section of AIR–600 to improve the 2015–0072; FMCSA–2016–0028; FMCSA– Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
administration and conduct of the QSA 2016–0029; FMCSA–2016–0031; FMCSA– New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
at the local and national levels. 2016–0207; FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA– DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET,
Improvements to FAA Order 8120.23, 2016–0209; FMCSA–2016–0210] Monday through Friday, except Federal
Certificate Management of Production Holidays.
Approval Holders, have been and will Qualification of Drivers; Exemption • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
continue to be included as policy Applications; Vision To avoid duplication, please use only
evolves as a direct benefit of the on- AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety one of these four methods. See the
going collection of that feedback Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ‘‘Public Participation’’ portion of the
information. It will also be used for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for
ACTION: Notice of renewal of
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1
reporting as a Customer Service instructions on submitting comments.
exemptions; request for comments.
Standard in fulfillment of Executive FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Order 12862, Setting Customer Service SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Standards, dated September 11, 1993. decision to renew exemptions for 85 Programs Division, 202–366–4001,
Respondents: There are individuals from the vision requirement fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
approximately 190 holders of FAA in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Department of Transportation, 1200
production approvals responding Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,
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![Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 206 / Wednesday, October 24, 2018 / Notices 53727
0174; FMCSA–2008–0231; FMCSA– Johnny E. Hill (AL) Issued on: October 15, 2018.
2008–0266; FMCSA–2009–0291; Justin A. Hooper (MO) Larry W. Minor,
FMCSA–2010–0161; FMCSA–2010– John R. Horst (PA) Associate Administrator for Policy.
0187; FMCSA–2010–0201; FMCSA– Robert E. Kelley (WA) [FR Doc. 2018–23234 Filed 10–23–18; 8:45 am]
2012–0040; FMCSA–2012–0161;
James F. McLaughlin (MN) BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
FMCSA–2012–0214; FMCSA–2012–
0215; FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA– Michael J. Monroe (IA)
2013–0030; FMCSA–2013–0166; Brian T. Morrison (MO) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA–2013– The drivers were included in docket
0170; FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA– numbers FMCSA–2014–0297; 2016– Federal Motor Carrier Safety
2014–0004; FMCSA–2014–0006; 0210. Their exemptions are applicable Administration
FMCSA–2014–0007; FMCSA–2014– as of November 22, 2018, and will [Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0018]
0010; FMCSA–2014–0011; FMCSA– expire on November 22, 2020.
2014–0296; FMCSA–2015–0072; Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
FMCSA–2016–0028; FMCSA–2016– V. Conditions and Requirements
Applications; Vision
0029; FMCSA–2016–0031. Their The exemptions are extended subject
exemptions are applicable as of to the following conditions: (1) Each AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
November 9, 2018, and will expire on driver must undergo an annual physical Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
November 9, 2020. examination (a) by an ophthalmologist ACTION: Notice of applications for
As of November 11, 2018, and in or optometrist who attests that the exemption; request for comments.
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and vision in the better eye continues to
31315, the following 22 individuals SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of
meet the requirements in 49 CFR
have satisfied the renewal conditions for applications from 11 individuals for an
391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a certified
obtaining an exemption from the vision exemption from the vision requirement
Medical Examiner, as defined by 49 CFR
requirement in the FMCSRs for in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
390.5, who attests that the driver is
interstate CMV drivers (81 FR 70248; 81 Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a
otherwise physically qualified under 49
FR 70251; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR 90046; commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in
CFR 391.41; (2) each driver must
81 FR 96178; 81 FR 96191): interstate commerce. If granted, the
provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s
exemptions will enable these
Elijah A. Allen (AR) or optometrist’s report to the Medical
individuals to operate CMVs in
Randal D. Aukes (MN) Examiner at the time of the annual
Daniel L. Bawden (IL) interstate commerce without meeting
medical examination; and (3) each
Keith D. Blackwell (TX) the vision requirement in one eye.
driver must provide a copy of the
Kathy J. Brown (OH) annual medical certification to the DATES: Comments must be received on
Louis J. Cullen (NJ) employer for retention in the driver’s or before November 23, 2018.
Edwin P. Davis (OR) qualification file or keep a copy of his/ ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
Wayne L. Dorbert (PA) her driver’s qualification if he/her is identified by the Federal Docket
Timothy J. Dougherty (MN) self- employed. The driver must also Management System (FDMS) Docket No.
Kelly L. Ewing (PA) have a copy of the exemption when FMCSA–2018–0018 using any of the
Joseph G. Fischer (MO) driving, for presentation to a duly following methods:
Josh Gallant (SC) authorized Federal, State, or local • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Stanley W. Goble (IA) enforcement official. The exemption http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
John P. Grum (PA) will be rescinded if: (1) The person fails online instructions for submitting
William R. Guida (PA) to comply with the terms and comments.
Jerry L. Hayden (IA) conditions of the exemption; (2) the • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
Nylo K. Helberg (ND) exemption has resulted in a lower level U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
Dillon L. Hendren (SC) of safety than was maintained before it New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
J.W. Keener (PA) was granted; or (3) continuation of the Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
George P. Mendiola (CA) exemption would not be consistent with Washington, DC 20590–0001.
Alfred L. Robinson (AR) the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. • Hand Delivery: West Building
Jerry L. Smith (VA) 31136(e) and 31315. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
The drivers were included in docket New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
numbers FMCSA–2016–0207; FMCSA– VI. Preemption DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET,
2016–0208; FMCSA–2016–0209. Their During the period the exemption is in Monday through Friday, except Federal
exemptions are applicable as of effect, no State shall enforce any law or Holidays.
November 11, 2018, and will expire on regulation that conflicts with this • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
November 11, 2020. exemption with respect to a person To avoid duplication, please use only
As of November 22, 2018, and in operating under the exemption. one of these four methods. See the
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and ‘‘Public Participation’’ portion of the
31315, the following ten individuals VII. Conclusion SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for
have satisfied the renewal conditions for Based upon its evaluation of the 85 instructions on submitting comments.
obtaining an exemption from the vision exemption applications, FMCSA renews FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1
requirement in the FMCSRs for the exemptions of the aforementioned Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
interstate CMV drivers (79 FR 63211; 80 drivers from the vision requirement in Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
FR 2471; 81 FR 72664; 81 FR 80161; 81 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), subject to the fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
FR 94013): requirements cited above. In accordance Department of Transportation, 1200
Harry R. Brewer (TN) with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,
Kevin J. Embrey (IN) exemption will be valid for two years Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office
Peter J. Faber (NE) unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., ET,
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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 renewal of exemptions; request for comments. | |
| 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 November 23, 2018. | |
| 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., ET, 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 53724 |
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