83 FR 56143 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 218 (November 9, 2018)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 218 (November 9, 2018)
| Page Range | 56143-56146 | |
| FR Document | 2018-24552 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 218 (Friday, November 9, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 56143-56146] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-24552] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-1998-4334; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA- 2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA- 2008-0266; FMCSA-2008-0292; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0114; FMCSA- 2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2011-0276; FMCSA-2012-0160; FMCSA- 2012-0214; FMCSA-2012-0279; FMCSA-2012-0280; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA- 2013-0174; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA- 2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0298; FMCSA-2015-0344; FMCSA-2016-0025; FMCSA- 2016-0027; FMCSA-2016-0031; FMCSA-2016-0033; FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA- 2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0210; FMCSA-2016-0212] 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 67 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 December 10, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-1998-4334; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2008-0292; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0114; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2011-0276; FMCSA-2012-0160; FMCSA-2012-0214; FMCSA-2012-0279; FMCSA-2012-0280; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0298; FMCSA-2015-0344; FMCSA-2016-0025; FMCSA-2016-0027; FMCSA-2016-0031; FMCSA-2016-0033; FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0210; FMCSA-2016-0212 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, 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-1998-4334; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2008-0292; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0114; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2011-0276; FMCSA-2012-0160; FMCSA-2012-0214; FMCSA-2012-0279; FMCSA-2012-0280; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0298; FMCSA-2015-0344; FMCSA-2016-0025; FMCSA-2016-0027; FMCSA-2016-0031; FMCSA-2016-0033; FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0210; FMCSA-2016-0212), 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-1998-4334; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2000- 7363; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008- 0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2008-0292; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010- 0114; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2011-0276; FMCSA-2012- 0160; FMCSA-2012-0214; FMCSA-2012-0279; FMCSA-2012-0280; FMCSA-2013- 0169; FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014- 0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0298; FMCSA-2015-0344; FMCSA-2016- 0025; FMCSA-2016-0027; FMCSA-2016-0031; FMCSA-2016-0033; FMCSA-2016- 0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0210; FMCSA-2016-0212, 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. [[Page 56144]] 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-1998-4334; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2000- 7363; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008- 0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2008-0292; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010- 0114; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2011-0276; FMCSA-2012- 0160; FMCSA-2012-0214; FMCSA-2012-0279; FMCSA-2012-0280; FMCSA-2013- 0169; FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014- 0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0298; FMCSA-2015-0344; FMCSA-2016- 0025; FMCSA-2016-0027; FMCSA-2016-0031; FMCSA-2016-0033; FMCSA-2016- 0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0210; FMCSA-2016-0212, 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 that 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 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. The 67 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 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 67 applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision standard (see 63 FR 66227; 64 FR 16520; 65 FR 33406; 65 FR 45817; 65 FR 57234; 65 FR 77066; 67 FR 46016; 67 FR 57266; 67 FR 57627; 67 FR 71610; 69 FR 51346; 69 FR 52741; 69 FR 53493; 69 FR 62742; 69 FR 64810; 71 FR 50970; 71 FR 53489; 71 FR 62148; 71 FR 66217; 73 FR 38497; 73 FR 46973; 73 FR 48273; 73 FR 51336; 73 FR 51689; 73 FR 54888; 73 FR 61922; 73 FR 61925; 73 FR 63047; 73 FR 74565; 73 FR 75807; 75 FR 25918; 75 FR 34209; 75 FR 39725; 75 FR 39729; 75 FR 44051; 75 FR 47883; 75 FR 47886; 75 FR 52062; 75 FR 52063; 75 FR 61833; 75 FR 63257; 75 FR 64396; 75 FR 77949; 76 FR 67248; 76 FR 79761; 77 FR 36338; 77 FR 38381; 77 FR 46153; 77 FR 46793; 77 FR 51846; 77 FR 52388; 77 FR 52389; 77 FR 56262; 77 FR 59245; 77 FR 60008; 77 FR 60010; 77 FR 64582; 77 FR 64839; 77 FR 68202; 77 FR 71671; 77 FR 75494; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 76705; 78 FR 77778; 79 FR 1908; 79 FR 14333; 79 FR 14571; 79 FR 28588; 79 FR 35220; 79 FR 38659; 79 FR 41740; 79 FR 46153; 79 FR 46300; 79 FR 52388; 79 FR 53514; 79 FR 56099; 79 FR 56104; 79 FR 58856; 79 FR 65759; 79 FR 65760; 79 FR 69985; 79 FR 70928; 79 FR 72754; 79 FR 73393; 80 FR 8927; 80 FR 76345; 81 FR 21647; 81 FR 26305; 81 FR 52514; 81 FR 59266; 81 FR 66724; 81 FR 68098; 81 FR 70248; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR 71173; 81 FR 72664; 81 FR 74494; 81 FR 80161; 81 FR 81230; 81 FR 86063; 81 FR 90046; 81 FR 90050; 81 FR 94013; 81 FR 96180; 81 FR 96191; 82 FR 12683). 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 December and are discussed below. As of December 3, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 38 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (63 FR 66227; 64 FR 16520; 65 FR 33406; 65 FR 57234; 67 FR 46016; 67 FR 57266; 67 FR 57627; 69 FR 51346; 69 FR 52741; 71 FR 50970; 71 FR 53489; 73 FR 38497; 73 FR 46973; 73 FR 48273; 73 FR 51336; 73 FR 51689; 73 FR 54888; 73 FR 63047; 73 FR 75807; 75 FR 25918; 75 FR 34209; 75 FR 39725; 75 FR 39729; 75 FR 44051; 75 FR 47883; 75 FR 47886; 75 FR 52062; 75 FR 52063; 75 FR 61833; 75 FR 63257; 75 FR 64396; 76 FR 67248; 76 FR 79761; 77 FR 36338; 77 FR 38381; 77 FR 46153; 77 FR 46793; 77 FR 51846; 77 FR 52388; 77 FR 52389; 77 FR 56262; 77 FR 59245; 77 FR 60008; 77 FR 60010; 77 FR 64582; [[Page 56145]] 77 FR 71671; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 76705; 78 FR 77778; 79 FR 1908; 79 FR 14333; 79 FR 14571; 79 FR 28588; 79 FR 35220; 79 FR 38659; 79 FR 41740; 79 FR 46153; 79 FR 46300; 79 FR 52388; 79 FR 53514; 79 FR 56099; 79 FR 56104; 79 FR 58856; 79 FR 65760; 79 FR 70928; 79 FR 72754; 80 FR 76345; 81 FR 21647; 81 FR 26305; 81 FR 52514; 81 FR 59266; 81 FR 66724; 81 FR 68098; 81 FR 70248; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR 71173; 81 FR 72664; 81 FR 74494; 81 FR 80161; 81 FR 81230; 81 FR 90046; 81 FR 90050; 81 FR 94013; 81 FR 96180; 81 FR 96191): Gary R. Andersen (NE) Theodore N. Belcher (VA) Daniel S. Billig (MN) Thomas A. Black (MO) Robert S. Bowen (GA) Brian E. Broux (CA) John M. Brown (KY) Tracy L. Butcher (VA) Jonathan E. Carriaga (NM) Irvin L. Eaddy (SC) Terry J. Edwards (MO) Stephen R. Ehlenburg (IL) Frank J. Faria (CA) Christopher K. Foot (NV) Claudia E. Gerez-Betancourt (TX) Billy R. Gibbs (MD) Samuel R. Graziano (PA) Tyrane Harper (AL) Christopher M. Keen (KS) Theodore Kirby (MD) Johnny Montemayor (TX) Derrick P. Moore (MN) Richard L. Moores (CO) Aaron F. Naylor (PA) Billy R. Oguynn (AL) Ronald W. Patten (ME) Benny D. Patterson (OH) Alexander L. Resh (PA) David T. Rueckert (WA) Benito Saldana (TX) Daniel Salinas (OR) Kenneth D. Sisk (NC) Sherman L. Taylor (FL) Richard T. Traigle (LA) Melvin V. Van Meter (PA) Emejildo M. Vargas (NH) Christopher M. Vincent (NC) Wilbert Walden (NC) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-1998-4334; FMCSA- 2000-7165; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA- 2008-0266; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0114; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA- 2010-0187; FMCSA-2011-0276; FMCSA-2012-0160; FMCSA-2012-0214; FMCSA- 2012-0279; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA- 2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA-2015-0344; FMCSA- 2016-0025; FMCSA-2016-0027; FMCSA-2016-0031; FMCSA-2016-0033; FMCSA- 2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0210. Their exemptions are applicable as of December 3, 2018, and will expire on December 3, 2020. As of December 8, 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 (65 FR 45817; 65 FR 77066; 67 FR 71610; 69 FR 53493; 69 FR 62742; 69 FR 64810; 71 FR 62148; 71 FR 66217; 73 FR 61922; 73 FR 61925; 73 FR 74565; 75 FR 77949; 77 FR 68202; 79 FR 65759; 81 FR 96180): Ronald W. Garner (WA) Wayne R. Mantela (KY) Carl M. McIntire (OH) Bernice R. Parnell (NC) Patrick W. Shea (MA) Roy F. Varnado, Jr. (LA) Michael J. Welle (MN) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA- 2004-18885; FMCSA-2008-0292. Their exemptions are applicable as of December 8, 2018, and will expire on December 8, 2020. As of December 20, 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 vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (77 FR 64839; 77 FR 75494; 79 FR 73393; 81 FR 96180): Ronald J. Bergman (OH) Noah E. Bowen (OH) Lawrence D. Malecha (MN) Jerry M. Puckett (OH) Emin Toric (GA) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2012-0280. Their exemptions are applicable as of December 20, 2018, and will expire on December 20, 2020. As of December 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 (79 FR 69985; 80 FR 8927; 81 FR 96180): Thurman T. Clayton (LA) Tig G. Cornell (ID) Jon R. Davidson (CO) Edwin T. Donaldson (PA) Keith C. Lendt (MN) Joseph McTear (TX) Daniel R. Thompson (PA) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2014-0298. Their exemptions are applicable as of December 25, 2018, and will expire on December 25, 2020. As of December 30, 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 (81 FR 86063; 82 FR 96180): Brian T. Castoldi (CT) Willie George (NY) David E. Goff (MA) Michal Golebiowski (IL) Loyd F. Hovey (NY) George T. Huffman (IL) Julio Rivera (FL) Willie J. Smith (TX) John D. Stork (IL) James R. Wagner (IL) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2016-0212. Their exemptions are applicable as of December 30, 2018, and will expire on December 30, 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. [[Page 56146]] VI. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 67 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: November 1, 2018. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. 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CMV. FMCSA–1998–4334; FMCSA–2000– 2010–0082; FMCSA–2010–0114;
7165; FMCSA–2000–7363; FMCSA– FMCSA–2010–0161; FMCSA–2010–
IV. Request for Comments
2002–12294; FMCSA–2004–18885; 0187; FMCSA–2011–0276; FMCSA–
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) FMCSA–2008–0174; FMCSA–2008– 2012–0160; FMCSA–2012–0214;
and 31315, FMCSA requests public 0231; FMCSA–2008–0266; FMCSA– FMCSA–2012–0279; FMCSA–2012–
comment from all interested persons on 2008–0292; FMCSA–2010–0082; 0280; FMCSA–2013–0169; FMCSA–
the exemption petitions described in FMCSA–2010–0114; FMCSA–2010– 2013–0174; FMCSA–2014–0003;
this notice. We will consider all 0161; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA– FMCSA–2014–0007; FMCSA–2014–
comments and material received before 2011–0276; FMCSA–2012–0160; 0011; FMCSA–2014–0296; FMCSA–
the close of business on the closing date FMCSA–2012–0214; FMCSA–2012– 2014–0298; FMCSA–2015–0344;
indicated in the dates section of the 0279; FMCSA–2012–0280; FMCSA– FMCSA–2016–0025; FMCSA–2016–
notice. 2013–0169; FMCSA–2013–0174; 0027; FMCSA–2016–0031; FMCSA–
Issued on: November 1, 2018. FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA–2014– 2016–0033; FMCSA–2016–0207;
Larry W. Minor, 0007; FMCSA–2014–0011; FMCSA– FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA–2016–
2014–0296; FMCSA–2014–0298; 0210; FMCSA–2016–0212), indicate the
Associate Administrator for Policy.
FMCSA–2015–0344; FMCSA–2016– specific section of this document to
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0025; FMCSA–2016–0027; FMCSA– which each comment applies, and
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2016–0031; FMCSA–2016–0033; provide a reason for each suggestion or
FMCSA–2016–0207; FMCSA–2016– recommendation. You may submit your
0208; FMCSA–2016–0210; FMCSA– comments and material online or by fax,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2016–0212 using any of the following mail, or hand delivery, but please use
Federal Motor Carrier Safety methods: only one of these means. FMCSA
Administration • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to recommends that you include your
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the name and a mailing address, an email
[Docket No. FMCSA–1998–4334; FMCSA– online instructions for submitting address, or a phone number in the body
2000–7165; FMCSA–2000–7363; FMCSA– of your document so that FMCSA can
comments.
2002–12294; FMCSA–2004–18885; FMCSA–
2008–0174; FMCSA–2008–0231; FMCSA–
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; contact you if there are questions
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 regarding your submission.
2008–0266; FMCSA–2008–0292; FMCSA–
2010–0082; FMCSA–2010–0114; FMCSA– New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building To submit your comment online, go to
2010–0161; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA– Ground Floor, Room W12–140, http://www.regulations.gov, put the
2011–0276; FMCSA–2012–0160; FMCSA– Washington, DC 20590–0001. docket number, FMCSA–1998–4334;
2012–0214; FMCSA–2012–0279; FMCSA– • Hand Delivery: West Building FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA–2000–
2012–0280; FMCSA–2013–0169; FMCSA– Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 7363; FMCSA–2002–12294; FMCSA–
2013–0174; FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA– New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, 2004–18885; FMCSA–2008–0174;
2014–0007; FMCSA–2014–0011; FMCSA– DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, FMCSA–2008–0231; FMCSA–2008–
2014–0296; FMCSA–2014–0298; FMCSA– Monday through Friday, except Federal 0266; FMCSA–2008–0292; FMCSA–
2015–0344; FMCSA–2016–0025; FMCSA– 2010–0082; FMCSA–2010–0114;
2016–0027; FMCSA–2016–0031; FMCSA–
Holidays.
2016–0033; FMCSA–2016–0207; FMCSA– • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. FMCSA–2010–0161; FMCSA–2010–
2016–0208; FMCSA–2016–0210; FMCSA– To avoid duplication, please use only 0187; FMCSA–2011–0276; FMCSA–
2016–0212] one of these four methods. See the 2012–0160; FMCSA–2012–0214;
‘‘Public Participation’’ portion of the FMCSA–2012–0279; FMCSA–2012–
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for 0280; FMCSA–2013–0169; FMCSA–
Applications; Vision instructions on submitting comments. 2013–0174; FMCSA–2014–0003;
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. FMCSA–2014–0007; FMCSA–2014–
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 0011; FMCSA–2014–0296; FMCSA–
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. 2014–0298; FMCSA–2015–0344;
Programs Division, 202–366–4001,
ACTION: Notice of renewal of FMCSA–2016–0025; FMCSA–2016–
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
exemptions; request for comments. Department of Transportation, 1200 0027; FMCSA–2016–0031; FMCSA–
New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, 2016–0033; FMCSA–2016–0207;
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its
Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA–2016–
decision to renew exemptions for 67
hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., ET, 0210; FMCSA–2016–0212, in the
individuals from the vision requirement keyword box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ When
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. If you have questions the new screen appears, click on the
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and will expire on the dates stated in include the docket number for this 11 inches, suitable for copying and
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be received on or before December 10, FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA–2000– comments by mail and would like to
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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 2004–18885; FMCSA–2008–0174; please enclose a stamped, self-addressed
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VI. Conclusion telephone number in the body of your that it may take a few hours or even
Based upon its evaluation of the 67 document so that we can contact you if days for your comment to be reflected
exemption applications, FMCSA renews we have questions regarding your on the docket. In addition, your
the exemptions of the aforementioned submission. comments must be written in English.
drivers from the vision requirement in Instructions: All submissions received We encourage you to provide concise
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), subject to the must include the agency name and comments and you may attach
requirements cited above. In accordance specific docket number. All comments additional documents as necessary.
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each received will be posted without change There is no limit on the length of the
exemption will be valid for two years to the docket at www.regulations.gov, attachments.
unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. including any personal information Where do I go to read public comments,
provided. For detailed instructions on and find supporting information?
Issued on: November 1, 2018. submitting comments, see the section
Larry W. Minor, entitled Public Participation. Go to the docket online at http://
Associate Administrator for Policy. www.regulations.gov, keyword search
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
[FR Doc. 2018–24552 Filed 11–8–18; 8:45 am] MARAD–2018–0164 or visit the Docket
Bianca Carr, U.S. Department of
Management Facility (see ADDRESSES for
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P Transportation, Maritime
hours of operation). We recommend that
Administration, 1200 New Jersey
you periodically check the Docket for
Avenue SE, Room W23–453,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION new submissions and supporting
Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– material.
366–9309, Email Bianca.carr@dot.gov.
Maritime Administration
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As Will my comments be made available to
[Docket No. MARAD–2018–0164] described by the applicant the intended the public?
service of the vessel MONEY CAT is: Yes. Be aware that your entire
Requested Administrative Waiver of
—Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: comment, including your personal
the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel
Private Vessel Charters, Passengers identifying information, will be made
MONEY CAT; Invitation for Public
Only. Crewed private Passenger publicly available.
Comments
private charter for domestic coastline May I submit comments confidentially?
AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT. travel. Vessel will also be used
ACTION: Notice. commercially for television If you wish to submit comments
commercials and/or movies. 50% of under a claim of confidentiality, you
SUMMARY: The Secretary of the time, the vessel does not leave the should submit three copies of your
Transportation, as represented by the slip, is used for background shots complete submission, including the
Maritime Administration (MARAD), is —Geographic Region Including Base of information you claim to be confidential
authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.- Operations: ‘‘California, Washington, business information, to the Department
build requirements of the coastwise of Transportation, Maritime
Oregon, and Alaska (excluding waters
trade laws to allow the carriage of no Administration, Office of Legislation
in Southeast Alaska)’’ (Base of
more than twelve passengers for hire on and Regulations, MAR–225, W24–220,
Operations: San Pedro, CA)
vessels, which are three years old or 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
—Vessel Length and Type: 84′ Motor
more. A request for such a waiver has Washington, DC 20590. Include a cover
vessel with flybridge
been received by MARAD. The vessel, letter setting forth with specificity the
and a brief description of the proposed The complete application is available basis for any such claim and, if possible,
service, is listed below. for review identified in the DOT docket a summary of your submission that can
as MARAD–2018–0164 at http:// be made available to the public.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
www.regulations.gov. Interested parties
December 10, 2018. Privacy Act
may comment on the effect this action
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
may have on U.S. vessel builders or In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c),
identified by DOT Docket Number businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag DOT solicits comments from the public
MARAD–2018–0164 by any one of the vessels. If MARAD determines, in to better inform its rulemaking process.
following methods: accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and DOT posts these comments, without
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part edit, to www.regulations.gov, as
http://www.regulations.gov. Search
388, that the issuance of the waiver will described in the system of records
MARAD–2018–0164 and follow the
have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.- notice, DOT/ALL–14 FDMS, accessible
instructions for submitting comments.
vessel builder or a business that uses through www.dot.gov/privacy. To
• Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket
U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a facilitate comment tracking and
Management Facility is in the West
waiver will not be granted. Comments response, we encourage commenters to
Building, Ground Floor of the U.S.
should refer to the vessel name, state the provide their name, or the name of their
Department of Transportation. The
commenter’s interest in the waiver organization; however, submission of
Docket Management Facility location
application, and address the waiver names is completely optional. Whether
address is: U.S. Department of
criteria given in section 388.4 of or not commenters identify themselves,
Transportation, MARAD–2018–0164,
MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part all timely comments will be fully
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West
388. considered. If you wish to provide
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Building, Room W12–140, Washington,
comments containing proprietary or
DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Public Participation confidential information, please contact
Monday through Friday, except on
How do I submit comments? the agency for alternate submission
Federal holidays.
instructions.
Note: If you mail or hand-deliver your Please submit your comments,
comments, we recommend that you including the attachments, following the (Authority: 49 CFR 1.93(a), 46 U.S.C. 55103,
include your name and a mailing instructions provided under the above 46 U.S.C. 12121)
address, an email address, or a heading entitled ADDRESSES. Be advised * * *
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| 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 December 10, 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. | |
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