83 FR 53730 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes
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 | 53730-53732 | |
| FR Document | 2018-23227 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 24, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 53730-53732] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-23227] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0188; FMCSA-2012-0164; FMCSA-2014-0019; FMCSA- 2014-0020; FMCSA-2016-0043; FMCSA-2016-0216; FMCSA-2016-0218; FMCSA- 2016-0219] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 192 individuals from its prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. The exemptions enable these individuals with ITDM to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in the discussions below. 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 5:30 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. 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-2010-0188; FMCSA-2012-0164; FMCSA-2014- 0019; FMCSA-2014-0020; FMCSA-2016-0043; FMCSA-2016-0216; FMCSA-2016- 0218; FMCSA-2016-0219, 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. B. 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 On August 15, 2018, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision to renew exemptions for 192 individuals from the insulin- treated diabetes mellitus prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) to operate a CMV in interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (75 FR 42477; 75 FR 57329; 77 FR 46149; 77 FR 59450; 79 FR 47702; 79 FR 47711; 79 FR 63210; 81 FR 51541; 81 FR 52505; 81 FR 52947; 81 FR 59718; 81 FR 67421; 81 FR 72640; 81 FR 72651; 81 FR 84688; 82 FR 12899). The public comment period ended on September 14, 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)(3). The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding diabetes found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin for control. III. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this preceding. IV. Conclusion Based on its evaluation of the 192 renewal exemption applications and comments received, FMCSA confirms its' decision to exempt the following drivers from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3): In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of September and are discussed below: As of September 7, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 29 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (81 FR 51541; 81 FR 72651): Larry S. Ankerson (WI) Kenneth D. Beatty (MS) Brandon J. Brown (TN) Justin D. Campbell (AL) Vito J. Dambra (PA) Linda D. Davis (IN) Frank A. DeCarolis (KS) Orlando Dominguez (CA) Scott L. Fetzer (PA) Carl E. Fisher (PA) Ryan A. Gehrke (MN) Shane R. Gousie (MA) Randal E. Hampton (NV) Reginald M. Hart (GA) Dennis J. Kniffen (SD) Allen E. Lemaster (SC) Wayne F. Leonard (IL) Joshua W. Lockwood (MD) Brian P. McCabe (WA) Charles M. McKenzie (OH) Michael C. McNamara (SC) Michael S. Meulenberg (MI) Timothy J. Newton (IA) David T. Petty (CA) Ronald K. Roe (PA) Harry W. Roebuck (TX) [[Page 53731]] James D. Tichnor (NJ) Scott W. Waterman (SD) Richard A. Wojciak (CT) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2016-0043. Their exemptions are applicable as of September 7, 2018, and will expire on September 7, 2020. As of September 8, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 33 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (81 FR 52505; 81 FR 84688): Robert C. Bartleson (WI) Melvin J. Bowers (SC) Howard A. Cambridge (PA) Donald J. Charette (CT) Robert C. Davis (PA) Matthew P. Delaney (MA) Scot D. Dragon (CT) Patrick J. Flynn (IA) Tyson E. Frazier (NH) Charles R. Hurston (LA) Lovie L. Ivory (AL) Rodrigo Jackson (TX) Keith L. Jaynes (ME) James J. Jopp (MN) Evan D. Keese (TN) Michael J. Kelly (NY) Mark A. Lewis (SD) Lloyd I. Lynn (IA) Vincent Marino (WV) Dean A. McCoy (IA) Bruce A. Miller (IA) Eric J. O'Neal (MD) Eugene E. Patterson III (TX) Michael G. Schleining (WA) Ryan A. Scopino (ME) Robert W. Shafer (SD) Terry J. Southards (KS) Timothy T. Stanton (MN) Eric W. Thomason (KS) Glenn M. Turley (WV) Randy R. Wallace (MO) Merle L. Weyer (SD) Norman D. Zamarche (UT) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2016-0218. Their exemptions are applicable as of September 8, 2018, and will expire on September 8, 2020. As of September 10, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 31 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (81 FR 52947; 81 FR 67421): Dale E. Bliss (WI) Charles W. Bobbitt (WA) Thomas Buckmaster (FL) Carlos A. Chapa (TX) David E. Colorado (UT) Francis J. Crawford (NY) James W. Creech (IN) Kirk A. Devitis (NJ) Melinda L. Echols (WA) Justin W. Garriott (WY) David J. Goergen (MN) Pedro L. Gonzalez (MA) Jeffrey K. Hagen (WI) Charles D. Hall (CA) Bonita K. Hunt (NC) John M. Isley (NC) Jeffrey A. Kidd (MD) Craig T. Kite (OH) Kevin E. Lester (VA) Eric T. Maier (CA) Javier Melendez (TX) Terry L. Neiman (PA) Peter Z. Pall (FL) Vernon Piper (NY) Sean A. Rivera (AZ) James R. Sauceda (NM) Tony B. Wetherell (MN) Mark A. Williams (GA) Steven M. Wilson (IL) Don E. Wood (TX) Charles P. Zenns (NY) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2016-0216. Their exemptions are applicable as of September 10, 2018, and will expire on September 10, 2020. As of September 16, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 58 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (79 FR 47702; 79 FR 47711; 79 FR 63210; 82 FR 12899): Vincent M. Branch (VA) James M. Brooks (VA) Perry C. Bullis (PA) Richard E. Campney (IA) James E. Cantrell, Jr. (AL) Steven J. Causie (MI) Wesley A. Chain (TX) Kristy S. Clark (VA) Richard M. Cohen (NJ) Dwayne P. Daniels (IL) James T. Dodge (CO) Richard D. Domingo (NV) John J. Dominguez (TX) Bradley C. Dunlap (IL) Gary W. Giles (TX) John A. Gillingham (PA) Ronald L. Glade (IL) Brent C. Godshalk (IN) Benny B. Gonzales (TX) Jerry W. Gott (IA) Daniel E. Harris (IL) Randy S. Holz (IA) Henderson R. Hughes (NY) James L. Hummel (WA) Joseph T. Ingiosi (MI) Michael J. Javenkoski (MN) Steven T. Juhl (WI) Joseph A. Kipus (OH) Kevin L. Kreakie (OH) Kevin C. Lewis (LA) Richard M. Mackey (TX) Paul J. Marshall (UT) David L. McDonald (IL) Kevin J. McGrath (MA) Thomas K. Miszler (PA) Jerry W. Murphy (MS) Christopher D. Murray (NC) Robert D. Noe (IL) Kyle W. Parker (CA) Gary L. Roberts (CT) Eric D. Roberts (MI) Tommy A. Rollins (GA) Janice M. Rowles (PA) William B. Rupert, Jr. (PA) Ahmed A. Saleh (MI) Bradlee R. Saxby (IL) Robert M. Schmitz (IA) Barry L. Schwab (MI) Geoffrey E. Showaker (PA) Bryce J. Smith (UT) David R. Sprenkel (PA) Jeffrey R. Stevens (PA) Artilla M. Thomas (IL) Dale W. Tucker (VA) William C. Vickery (NY) Robert A. Whitcomb (MA) Rodney L. Wichman (IL) Richard D. Wiegartz (IL) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2014-0019; FMCSA- 2014-0020. Their exemptions are applicable as of September 16, 2018, and will expire on September 16, 2020. As of September 20, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 12 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (75 FR 42477; 75 FR 57329; 82 FR 12899): Tommy S. Boden (ID) Dustin G. Cook (OH) Nathan J. Enloe (MO) Joseph B. Hall (GA) Mark H. Horne (NH) Michael J. Hurst (MI) Chad W. Lawyer (IN) Thomas A. Mentley (NY) Justin P. Sibigtroth (IL) Duane A. Wages (ND) Michael J. Williams (NY) Edward L. Winget, Sr. (MS) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2010-0188. Their exemptions are applicable as of September 20, 2018, and will expire on September 20, 2020. As of September 27, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following five individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (77 FR 46149; 77 FR 59450; 82 FR 12899): [[Page 53732]] Matthew R. Lanciault (NH) Steven L. Leslie (MI) Del A. Meath (MN) Benny D. Puck (IA) Bob F. Rice (WA) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2016-0164. Their exemptions are applicable as of September 27, 2018, and will expire on September 27, 2020. As of September 30, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 24 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the rule prohibiting drivers with ITDM from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (81 FR 59718; 81 FR 72640): Scott G. Barr (FL) John L. Bauers (NE) Robert J. Borgese (NJ) Rodger L. Bratton (LA) John T. Brecken (MI) Ross L. Christenson (MN) Daniel B. Cox (WA) Raymond Davila (NJ) Craig W. Dennis (MN) Douglas Endicott (VA) Thomas P. Fogerty (MA) M. A. Gandolfo (NY) Merlyn C. Gerdes (IA) Fabian Guerrero-Rodriguez (NV) James C. Holcomb (LA) Robert J. Lockwood (CT) Adam W. Martin (MI) Lucas J. Preston (ND) William B. Robinson (AR) F. Marino M. Sanchez (NY) Andrew D. Sanford (TN) Michael A. Taylor (CT) Jerry W. Thomas (NC) Ray E. Vaughan (MN) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2016-0219. Their exemptions are applicable as of September 30, 2018, and will expire on September 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: October 15, 2018. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2018-23227 Filed 10-23-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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William Walden FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. As stated in the previous notice,
Mr. Walden, 58, has a macular scar in Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of
his right eye due to a traumatic incident Programs Division, 202–366–4001, these applicants and determined that
in childhood. The visual acuity in his fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, renewing these exemptions would
right eye is hand motion, and in his left Department of Transportation, 1200 achieve a level of safety equivalent to or
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, greater than the level that would be
2018, his optometrist stated, ‘‘My Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office achieved by complying with the current
medical opinion is that Mr. Walden has hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3).
sufficient vision to perform the driving ET, Monday through Friday, except The physical qualification standard
tasks required to operate a commercial Federal holidays. If you have questions for drivers regarding diabetes found in
vehicle.’’ Mr. Walden reported that he regarding viewing or submitting 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3) states that a person
has driven straight trucks for 35 years, material to the docket, contact Docket is physically qualified to drive a CMV
accumulating 1.68 million miles. He Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. if that person has no established
holds a Class BM CDL from Alabama. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: medical history or clinical diagnosis of
His driving record for the last three diabetes mellitus currently requiring
I. Public Participation insulin for control.
years shows one crash, for which he was
not cited, and no convictions for moving A. Viewing Documents and Comments III. Discussion of Comments
violations in a CMV. To view comments, as well as any FMCSA received no comments in this
IV. Request for Comments documents mentioned in this notice as preceding.
being available in the docket, go to
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) IV. Conclusion
and 31315, FMCSA requests public http://www.regulations.gov. Insert the
comment from all interested persons on docket number, FMCSA–2010–0188; Based on its evaluation of the 192
the exemption petitions described in FMCSA–2012–0164; FMCSA–2014– renewal exemption applications and
this notice. We will consider all 0019; FMCSA–2014–0020; FMCSA– comments received, FMCSA confirms
comments and material received before 2016–0043; FMCSA–2016–0216; its’ decision to exempt the following
the close of business on the closing date FMCSA–2016–0218; FMCSA–2016– drivers from the rule prohibiting drivers
indicated in the dates section of the 0219, in the keyword box, and click with ITDM from driving CMVs in
notice. ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click the ‘‘Open Docket interstate commerce in 49 CFR
Folder’’ button and choose the 391.41(b)(3):
Issued on: October 15, 2018. document to review. If you do not have In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
Larry W. Minor, access to the internet, you may view the and 31315, the following groups of
Associate Administrator for Policy. docket online by visiting the Docket drivers received renewed exemptions in
[FR Doc. 2018–23232 Filed 10–23–18; 8:45 am] Management Facility in Room W12–140 the month of September and are
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P on the ground floor of the DOT West discussed below:
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, As of September 7, 2018, and in
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, 31315, the following 29 individuals
except Federal holidays. have satisfied the renewal conditions for
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration B. Privacy Act obtaining an exemption from the rule
prohibiting drivers with ITDM from
[Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0188; FMCSA– In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), driving CMVs in interstate commerce
2012–0164; FMCSA–2014–0019; FMCSA– DOT solicits comments from the public (81 FR 51541; 81 FR 72651):
2014–0020; FMCSA–2016–0043; FMCSA– to better inform its rulemaking process.
2016–0216; FMCSA–2016–0218; FMCSA– Larry S. Ankerson (WI)
DOT posts these comments, without Kenneth D. Beatty (MS)
2016–0219] edit, including any personal information Brandon J. Brown (TN)
the commenter provides, to Justin D. Campbell (AL)
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
www.regulations.gov, as described in Vito J. Dambra (PA)
Applications; Diabetes
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– Linda D. Davis (IN)
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at Frank A. DeCarolis (KS)
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. www.dot.gov/privacy. Orlando Dominguez (CA)
ACTION: Notice of final disposition. Scott L. Fetzer (PA)
II. Background
Carl E. Fisher (PA)
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its On August 15, 2018, FMCSA Ryan A. Gehrke (MN)
decision to renew exemptions for 192 published a notice announcing its Shane R. Gousie (MA)
individuals from its prohibition in the decision to renew exemptions for 192 Randal E. Hampton (NV)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety individuals from the insulin-treated Reginald M. Hart (GA)
Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons diabetes mellitus prohibition in 49 CFR Dennis J. Kniffen (SD)
with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus 391.41(b)(3) to operate a CMV in Allen E. Lemaster (SC)
(ITDM) from operating commercial interstate commerce and requested Wayne F. Leonard (IL)
motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate comments from the public (75 FR Joshua W. Lockwood (MD)
commerce. The exemptions enable these 42477; 75 FR 57329; 77 FR 46149; 77 FR Brian P. McCabe (WA)
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1
individuals with ITDM to continue to 59450; 79 FR 47702; 79 FR 47711; 79 FR Charles M. McKenzie (OH)
operate CMVs in interstate commerce. 63210; 81 FR 51541; 81 FR 52505; 81 FR Michael C. McNamara (SC)
DATES: Each group of renewed 52947; 81 FR 59718; 81 FR 67421; 81 FR Michael S. Meulenberg (MI)
exemptions were applicable on the 72640; 81 FR 72651; 81 FR 84688; 82 FR Timothy J. Newton (IA)
dates stated in the discussions below 12899). The public comment period David T. Petty (CA)
and will expire on the dates stated in ended on September 14, 2018, and no Ronald K. Roe (PA)
the discussions below. comments were received. Harry W. Roebuck (TX)
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Matthew R. Lanciault (NH) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DOT posts these comments, without
Steven L. Leslie (MI) edit, including any personal information
Del A. Meath (MN) Federal Motor Carrier Safety the commenter provides, to
Benny D. Puck (IA) Administration www.regulations.gov, as described in
Bob F. Rice (WA) [Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0015] the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
The drivers were included in docket 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
number FMCSA–2016–0164. Their Qualification of Drivers; Exemption www.dot.gov/privacy.
exemptions are applicable as of Applications; Vision II. Background
September 27, 2018, and will expire on AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety On July 20, 2018, FMCSA published
September 27, 2020. Administration (FMCSA), DOT. a notice announcing receipt of
As of September 30, 2018, and in ACTION: Notice of final disposition. applications from nine individuals
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and requesting an exemption from vision
31315, the following 24 individuals SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10)
have satisfied the renewal conditions for decision to exempt nine individuals and requested comments from the
obtaining an exemption from the rule from the vision requirement in the public (83 FR 34667). The public
prohibiting drivers with ITDM from Federal Motor Carrier Safety comment period ended on August 20,
driving CMVs in interstate commerce Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a 2018, and one comment was received.
(81 FR 59718; 81 FR 72640): commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility
Scott G. Barr (FL) interstate commerce. They are unable to of these applicants and determined that
John L. Bauers (NE) meet the vision requirement in one eye granting the exemptions to these
Robert J. Borgese (NJ) for various reasons. The exemptions individuals would achieve a level of
Rodger L. Bratton (LA) enable these individuals to operate safety equivalent to or greater than the
John T. Brecken (MI) CMVs in interstate commerce without level that would be achieved by
Ross L. Christenson (MN) meeting the vision requirement in one complying with the current regulation
Daniel B. Cox (WA) eye. 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
Raymond Davila (NJ) DATES: The exemptions were applicable The physical qualification standard
Craig W. Dennis (MN) on August 21, 2018. The exemptions for drivers regarding vision found in 49
Douglas Endicott (VA) expire on August 21, 2020. CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is
Thomas P. Fogerty (MA) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. physically qualified to driver a CMV if
M. A. Gandolfo (NY) Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical that person has distant visual acuity of
Merlyn C. Gerdes (IA) Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye
Fabian Guerrero-Rodriguez (NV) fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, without corrective lenses or visual
James C. Holcomb (LA) Department of Transportation, 1200 acuity separately corrected to 20/40
Robert J. Lockwood (CT) New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, (Snellen) or better with corrective
Adam W. Martin (MI) Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least
hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., ET, 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or
Lucas J. Preston (ND)
Monday through Friday, except Federal without corrective lenses, field of vision
William B. Robinson (AR)
holidays. If you have questions of at least 70° in the horizontal meridian
F. Marino M. Sanchez (NY)
regarding viewing or submitting in each eye, and the ability to recognize
Andrew D. Sanford (TN)
material to the docket, contact Docket the colors of traffic signals and devices
Michael A. Taylor (CT) showing red, green, and amber.
Jerry W. Thomas (NC) Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
Ray E. Vaughan (MN) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: III. Discussion of Comments
The drivers were included in docket I. Public Participation FMCSA received one comment in this
number FMCSA–2016–0219. Their proceeding. Vicky Johnson stated that
exemptions are applicable as of A. Viewing Documents and Comments the Minnesota Department of Public
September 30, 2018, and will expire on To view comments, as well as any Safety (MN DPS) has no objections to
September 30, 2020. documents mentioned in this notice as granting a Federal vision exemption to
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, being available in the docket, go to Mark E. Thesing.
each exemption will be valid for two http://www.regulations.gov. Insert the
docket number, FMCSA–2018–0015, in IV. Basis for Exemption Determination
years from the effective date unless
revoked earlier by FMCSA. The the keyword box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
exemption will be revoked if the Next, click the ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ FMCSA may grant an exemption for up
following occurs: (1) The person fails to button and choose the document to to five years from the vision standard in
comply with the terms and conditions review. If you do not have access to the 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) if the exemption is
of the exemption; (2) the exemption has internet, you may view the docket likely to achieve an equivalent or greater
resulted in a lower level of safety than online by visiting the Docket level of safety than would be achieved
was maintained prior to being granted; Management Facility in Room W12–140 without the exemption. The exemption
or (3) continuation of the exemption on the ground floor of the DOT West allows applicants to operate CMVs in
would not be consistent with the goals Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, interstate commerce. FMCSA grants
and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two-
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1
31315. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, year period to align with the maximum
except Federal holidays. duration of a driver’s medical
Issued on: October 15, 2018.
certification.
Larry W. Minor, B. Privacy Act The Agency’s decision regarding these
Associate Administrator for Policy. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), exemption applications is based on
[FR Doc. 2018–23227 Filed 10–23–18; 8:45 am] DOT solicits comments from the public medical reports about the applicants’
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P to better inform its rulemaking process. vision as well as their driving records
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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 5:30 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. | |
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