83 FR 6919 - Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 32 (February 15, 2018)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 32 (February 15, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-03060 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 32 (Thursday, February 15, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 6919-6922] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-03060] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2002-12844; FMCSA- 2003-14223; FMCSA-2003-16564; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2005-23099; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2007-0017; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0141; FMCSA-2011-0325; FMCSA-2011-0365; FMCSA-2011-0366; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-2015-0053; FMCSA-2015-0055; FMCSA-2015-0056; FMCSA-2015-0070; FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2015-0344; FMCSA-2015-0345; FMCSA-2015-0347; FMCSA-2015-0348] 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 March 19, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2002-12844; FMCSA-2003-14223; FMCSA-2003-16564; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2005-23099; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2007-0017; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0141; FMCSA-2011-0325; FMCSA-2011-0365; FMCSA-2011-0366; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-2015-0053; FMCSA-2015-0055; FMCSA-2015-0056; FMCSA-2015-0070; FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2015-0344; FMCSA-2015-0345; FMCSA-2015-0347; FMCSA-2015-0348 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. Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number(s) for this notice. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below for further information. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, ET, 365 days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments online. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/privacy. 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. [[Page 6920]] I. 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. II. 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. III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon application. 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 requirement (64 FR 27027; 64 FR 51568; 66 FR 48504; 66 FR 53826; 66 FR 66966; 67 FR 68719; 68 FR 2629; 68 FR 10301; 68 FR 19596; 68 FR 54775; 68 FR 69434; 68 FR 74699; 69 FR 10503; 70 FR 7545; 70 FR 25878; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 48798; 70 FR 48799; 70 FR 48800; 70 FR 53412; 70 FR 57353; 70 FR 71884; 70 FR 72689; 70 FR 74102; 71 FR 4194; 71 FR 4632; 71 FR 6829; 71 FR 13450; 71 FR 32183; 71 FR 41310; 72 FR 32705; 72 FR 40362; 72 FR 46261; 72 FR 54972; 72 FR 62896; 72 FR 67340; 73 FR 1395; 73 FR 5259; 73 FR 6242; 73 FR 6246; 73 FR 8392; 73 FR 9158; 73 FR 16950; 73 FR 60398; 74 FR 26464; 74 FR 43222; 74 FR 53581; 74 FR 60021; 74 FR 60022; 74 FR 64124; 74 FR 65842; 74 FR 65845; 75 FR 1450; 75 FR 1451; 75 FR 4623; 75 FR 8184; 75 FR 9477; 75 FR 9482; 75 FR 9484; 76 FR 34135; 76 FR 37169; 76 FR 50318; 76 FR 53710; 76 FR 64171; 76 FR 75942; 76 FR 75943; 76 FR 78728; 77 FR 539; 77 FR 543; 77 FR 545; 77 FR 3552; 77 FR 3554; 77 FR 5874; 77 FR 7233; 77 FR 10604; 77 FR 10606; 77 FR 10608; 77 FR 13689; 77 FR 13691; 77 FR 17117; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 67452; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 68137; 78 FR 76704; 78 FR 76705; 78 FR 76707; 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 78 FR 77782; 78 FR 78475; 78 FR 78477; 79 FR 1908; 79 FR 3919; 79 FR 4531; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 6993; 79 FR 10602; 79 FR 10619; 79 FR 12565; 79 FR 13085; 79 FR 14328; 79 FR 14331; 79 FR 14333; 80 FR 40122; 80 FR 44188; 80 FR 59230; 80 FR 62161; 80 FR 62163; 80 FR 67476; 80 FR 67481; 80 FR 70060; 80 FR 76345; 80 FR 79414; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR 1284; 81 FR 1474; 81 FR 6573; 81 FR 15401; 81 FR 15404; 81 FR 16265; 81 FR 20433; 81 FR 28136; 81 FR 44680; 81 FR 48493; 81 FR 60117). 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 March and are discussed below: As of March 2, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 49 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (64 FR 27027; 64 FR 51568; 66 FR 48504; 66 FR 53826; 66 FR 66966; 68 FR 10301; 68 FR 19596; 68 FR 54775; 68 FR 69434; 70 FR 25878; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 48798; 70 FR 48799; 70 FR 48800; 70 FR 53412; 70 FR 57353; 70 FR 71884; 70 FR 72689; 70 FR 74102; 71 FR 4632; 71 FR 32183; 71 FR 41310; 72 FR 32705; 72 FR 46261; 72 FR 54972; 72 FR 62896; 72 FR 67340; 73 FR 1395; 73 FR 5259; 73 FR 6246; 73 FR 60398; 74 FR 26464; 74 FR 43222; 74 FR 53581; 74 FR 60021; 74 FR 60022; 74 FR 65842; 74 FR 65845; 75 FR 1450; 75 FR 1451; 75 FR 4623; 75 FR 9482; 76 FR 34135; 76 FR 37169; 76 FR 50318; 76 FR 53710; 76 FR 64171; 76 FR 75942; 76 FR 75943; 76 FR 78728; 77 FR 539; 77 FR 543; 77 FR 545; 77 FR 3554; 77 FR 10604; 77 FR 10608; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 67452; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 68137; 78 FR 76704; 78 FR 76705; 78 FR 76707; 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 78 FR 77782; 78 FR 78475; 78 FR 78477; 79 FR 3919; 79 FR 4531; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 6993; 79 FR 10619; 80 FR 40122; 80 FR 44188; 80 FR 59230; 80 FR 62161; 80 FR 62163; 80 FR 67476; 80 FR 67481; 80 FR 70060; 80 FR 76345; 80 FR 79414; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR 1284; 81 FR 1474; 81 FR 15401; 81 FR 15404; 81 FR 16265; 81 FR 20433; 81 FR 44680; 81 FR 48493; 81 FR 60117): John P. Bails (IA) Garry A. Baker (OH) Howard D. Barton (IN) Craig J. Belles (NY) Steven A. Blinco (MT) Cris D. Bush (TN) Johnnie E. Byler (PA) Stewart K. Clayton (TX) David N. Cleveland (ME) James J. Coffield (NM) Richard A. Congdon, Jr. (OR) Albion C. Doe, Sr. (NH) Bruce J. Dowd (CT) David E. Evans (NC) Mark A. Farnsley (IN) Jason L. Hoovan (UT) Amos W. Husley (AL) Darryl H. Johnson (WV) Freddie H. Johnson (ID) David B. Jones (FL) Alfred Keehn (AZ) Volga Kirkwood (MO) Michael S. Maki (MN) Kevin D. Mendoza (WA) Ralph S. Miller (WV) John M. Moore (PA) Kenneth R. Murphy (WA) Millard F. Neace, II (WV) William E. Norris (NC) Daniel F. Perez (CA) Dean B. Ponte (MA) Jack E. Potts, Jr. (PA) Richard E. Purvenas, Jr. (DE) Robert C. Reid (KY) [[Page 6921]] Steven S. Reinsvold (WI) Glenn T. Riley (OH) Migeul A. Sanchez (NM) Donald L. Schoendienst (MO) Tigran Semerjyan (CA) James A. Shepard (NY) Robert L. Simpson (NC) John R. Snyder (WA) Timothy R. Steckman (IL) Warren Supulski (NC) Dustin W. Tharp (IA) Kirk A. Thelen (MI) Robert E. Whitney (IL) Reginald Wuethrich (IL) Chadwick L. Wyatt (NC) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA- 2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-14223; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2007-0017; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0141; FMCSA-2011-0325; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2015-0053; FMCSA-2015-0055; FMCSA-2015-0056; FMCSA-2015-0070; FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2015-0344; FMCSA-2015-0345; FMCSA-2015-0347. Their exemptions are applicable as of March 2, 2018, and will expire on March 2, 2020. As of March 5, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following six individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (68 FR 74699; 69 FR 10503; 70 FR 57353; 70 FR 72689; 71 FR 6829; 73 FR 8392; 75 FR 8184; 77 FR 7233; 79 FR 10602; 81 FR 20433): Barton C. Caldara (WI) Allan Darley (UT) Richard Hailey, Jr. (DC) Robert V. Hodges (IL) Edward D. Pickle (GA) James T. Worthham, Jr. (GA) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2003-16564; FMCSA-2005-22194. Their exemptions are applicable as of March 5, 2018, and will expire on March 5, 2020. As of March 7, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following three individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (77 FR 3552; 77 FR 13691; 79 FR 12565; 81 FR 20433): Samuel V. Holder, (IL); Jake F. Richter, (KS); Robert J. Townsley, (VA). The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2011-0365. Their exemptions are applicable as of March 7, 2018, and will expire on March 7, 2020. As of March 10, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following nine individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (81 FR 6573; 81 FR 28136): Thomas M. Bowman (OH) Robert W. Fawcett (PA) Harry J. Glynn (LA) Cody N. McDonnell (OR) Dennis C. Rokes (IA) Brian W. Roughton (MO) Steven A. Van Raalte (IL) Marvin L. Wernimont (IA) Brian J. Yole (TX) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2015-0348. Their exemptions are applicable as of March 10, 2018, and will expire on March 10, 2020. As of March 13, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following nine individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (79 FR 1908; 79 FR 14333; 81 FR 20433): Norvan D. Brown (IA) Jackie K. Curlin (KY) Justin W. Demarchi (OH) Jimmey C. Harris (TX) David G. Henry (TX) Rogelio C. Hernandez (CA) Harold D. Pressley (TX) Jason C. Sadler (KY) Michael O. Thomas (NC) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2013-0174. Their exemptions are applicable as of March 13, 2018, and will expire on March 13, 2020. As of March 15, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following three individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (67 FR 68719; 68 FR 2629; 70 FR 7545; 71 FR 4194; 71 FR 13450; 72 FR 40362; 73 FR 9158; 74 FR 64124; 75 FR 9484; 77 FR 10606; 79 FR 14328; 81 FR 20433): Gene Bartlett, Jr., (VT); Wayne H. Holt, (UT); William B. Wilson, (KY). The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2002-12844; FMCSA-2005-23099. Their exemptions are applicable as of March 15, 2018, and will expire on March 15, 2020. As of March 23, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, Glenn R. Theis (MN) has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (77 FR 5874; 77 FR 17117; 79 FR 13085; 81 FR 20433). The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2011-0366. The exemption is applicable as of March 23, 2018, and will expire on March 23, 2020. As of March 31, 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 (73 FR 6242; 73 FR 16950; 75 FR 9477; 77 FR 13689; 79 FR 14331; 81 FR 20433): Gary W. Ellis (NC) K. L. Guse (OH) Steven W. Halsey (MO) Thomas M. Leadbitter (PA) Jonathan P. Lovel (IL) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2007-0071. Their exemptions are applicable as of March 31, 2018, and will expire on March 31, 2020. IV. 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. [[Page 6922]] V. 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. VI. 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: February 7, 2018. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. 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Background DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
On January 19, 2018, FHWA posted a Federal Motor Carrier Safety online instructions for submitting
Federal Register notice at 83 FR 2867 Administration comments.
announcing a limitation of claims for
[Docket No. FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA– • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
the following highway project in the 2001–10578; FMCSA–2002–12844; FMCSA– U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
State of Rhode Island: Toll Locations 1 2003–14223; FMCSA–2003–16564; FMCSA– New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
and 2 in the Towns of Hopkinton, 2005–21711; FMCSA–2005–22194; FMCSA– Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Richmond, and Exeter. The actions by 2005–22727; FMCSA–2005–23099; FMCSA– Washington, DC 20590–0001.
FHWA, and the laws under which such 2006–24783; FMCSA–2007–0017; FMCSA–
2007–0071; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA– • Hand Delivery: West Building
actions were taken, are described in the
2009–0291; FMCSA–2009–0303; FMCSA– Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Environmental Assessment (EA) for the New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
2011–0140; FMCSA–2011–0141; FMCSA–
project approved on December 15, 2017, 2011–0325; FMCSA–2011–0365; FMCSA– DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET,
and a Finding of No Significant Impact 2011–0366; FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA– Monday through Friday, except Federal
(FONSI) issued on December 20, 2017. 2013–0169; FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA– Holidays.
The EA, FONSI, and other project 2013–0174; FMCSA–2015–0053; FMCSA–
2015–0055; FMCSA–2015–0056; FMCSA– • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
records are available by contacting
FHWA or the Rhode Island Department 2015–0070; FMCSA–2015–0072; FMCSA– Instructions: Each submission must
2015–0344; FMCSA–2015–0345; FMCSA– include the Agency name and the
of Transportation at the addresses 2015–0347; FMCSA–2015–0348]
provided above. The EA and FONSI can docket number(s) for this notice. Note
be viewed and downloaded from the that all comments received will be
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
project website at http://www.dot.ri.gov/ posted without change to http://
Applications; Vision
www.regulations.gov, including any
rhodeworks/.
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety personal information provided. Please
The January 19 notice incorrectly Administration (FMCSA), DOT. see the Privacy Act heading below for
stated that FHWA assumed ACTION: Notice of renewal of further information.
environmental responsibilities for this exemptions; request for comments. Docket: For access to the docket to
project pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327. The read background documents or
FHWA clarifies that 23 U.S.C. 327 is not SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its comments, go to http://
applicable here and that Federal decision to renew exemptions for 85 www.regulations.gov at any time or
environmental review responsibilities individuals from the vision requirement Room W12–140 on the ground level of
remain with FHWA for this project. in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
That notice also incorrectly listed 5 Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9
Executive Orders in paragraph 10: E.O. commercial motor vehicle (CMV) a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through
11514, Protection and Enhancement of drivers. The exemptions enable these Friday, except Federal holidays. The
Environmental Quality; E.O. 11593, individuals to continue to operate CMVs FDMS is available 24 hours each day,
Protection and Enhancement of Cultural in interstate commerce without meeting ET, 365 days each year. If you want
the vision requirements in one eye. acknowledgment that we received your
Resources; E.O. 13007, Indian Sacred
Sites; E.O. 13287, Preserve America; and DATES: Each group of renewed comments, please include a self-
E.O. 13112, Invasive Species. The exemptions were applicable on the addressed, stamped envelope or
FHWA clarifies that it only intended to dates stated in the discussions below postcard or print the acknowledgement
and will expire on the dates stated in page that appears after submitting
list the following: E.O. 11990, Protection
the discussions below. Comments must comments online.
of Wetlands; E.O. 12898, Federal
be received on or before March 19, 2018.
Actions to Address Environmental Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
Justice in Minority Populations and Low
bearing the Federal Docket Management from the public to better inform its
Income Populations; E.O. 11988,
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– rulemaking process. DOT posts these
Floodplain Management; and E.O.
1999–5578; FMCSA–2001–10578; comments, without edit, including any
13175, Consultation and Coordination FMCSA–2002–12844; FMCSA–2003–
with Indian Tribal Governments. personal information the commenter
14223; FMCSA–2003–16564; FMCSA– provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). 2005–21711; FMCSA–2005–22194; as described in the system of records
Issued on: February 8, 2018. FMCSA–2005–22727; FMCSA–2005– notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
23099; FMCSA–2006–24783; FMCSA– be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
Carlos C. Machado,
2007–0017; FMCSA–2007–0071; privacy.
FHWA Rhode Island Division Administrator, FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA–2009–
Providence, Rhode Island. 0291; FMCSA–2009–0303; FMCSA– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
[FR Doc. 2018–03139 Filed 2–14–18; 8:45 am] 2011–0140; FMCSA–2011–0141; Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
BILLING CODE 4910–22–P FMCSA–2011–0325; FMCSA–2011– Programs Division, 202–366–4001,
0365; FMCSA–2011–0366; FMCSA– fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
2013–0168; FMCSA–2013–0169; Department of Transportation, 1200
FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA–2013– New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
0174; FMCSA–2015–0053; FMCSA– Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office
2015–0055; FMCSA–2015–0056; hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., ET,
FMCSA–2015–0070; FMCSA–2015– Monday through Friday, except Federal
0072; FMCSA–2015–0344; FMCSA– holidays. If you have questions
2015–0345; FMCSA–2015–0347; regarding viewing or submitting
FMCSA–2015–0348 using any of the material to the docket, contact Docket
following methods: Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
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V. Preemption the discussions below. Comments must page that appears after submitting
During the period the exemption is in be received on or before March 19, 2018. comments online.
effect, no State shall enforce any law or ADDRESSES: You may submit comments Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
regulation that conflicts with this bearing the Federal Docket Management U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
exemption with respect to a person System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– from the public to better inform its
operating under the exemption. 1998–4334; FMCSA–1999–5748; rulemaking process. DOT posts these
FMCSA–1999–6156; FMCSA–2000– comments, without edit, including any
VI. Conclusion 7006; FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA– personal information the commenter
Based upon its evaluation of the 85 2003–15268; FMCSA–2003–15892; provides, to http://www.regulations.gov,
exemption applications, FMCSA renews FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–2005– as described in the system of records
the exemptions of the aforementioned 22194; FMCSA–2005–22727; FMCSA– notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
drivers from the vision requirement in 2006–24015; FMCSA–2007–0017; be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), subject to the FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA–2007– privacy.
requirements cited above. In accordance 28695; FMCSA–2007–29019; FMCSA–
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each 2009–0121; FMCSA–2009–0303; FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
exemption will be valid for two years FMCSA–2011–0189; FMCSA–2011– Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. 0298; FMCSA–2011–0299; FMCSA– Programs Division, 202–366–4001,
Issued on: February 7, 2018. 2011–26690; FMCSA–2013–0029; fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
FMCSA–2013–0165; FMCSA–2013– Department of Transportation, 1200
Larry W. Minor,
0166; FMCSA–2013–0167; FMCSA– New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
2013–0168; FMCSA–2013–0169; Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office
[FR Doc. 2018–03060 Filed 2–14–18; 8:45 am] hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA–2015–
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
0049; FMCSA–2015–0056; FMCSA– Monday through Friday, except Federal
2015–0070; FMCSA–2015–0071; holidays. If you have questions
FMCSA–2015–0072; FMCSA–2015– regarding viewing or submitting
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION material to the docket, contact Docket
0344; FMCSA–2015–0345 using any of
Federal Motor Carrier Safety the following methods: Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
Administration • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to I. Background
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
[Docket No. FMCSA–1998–4334; FMCSA– online instructions for submitting Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
1999–5748; FMCSA–1999–6156; FMCSA– comments. FMCSA may grant an exemption for five
2000–7006; FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA–
2003–15268; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA– • Mail: Docket Management Facility; years if it finds ‘‘such exemption would
2005–21711; FMCSA–2005–22194; FMCSA– U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 likely achieve a level of safety that is
2005–22727; FMCSA–2006–24015; FMCSA– New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building equivalent to or greater than the level
2007–0017; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA– Ground Floor, Room W12–140, that would be achieved absent such
2007–28695; FMCSA–2007–29019; FMCSA– Washington, DC 20590–0001. exemption.’’ The statute also allows the
2009–0121; FMCSA–2009–0303; FMCSA– • Hand Delivery: West Building Agency to renew exemptions at the end
2011–0189; FMCSA–2011–0298; FMCSA– Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 of the five-year period. FMCSA grants
2011–0299; FMCSA–2011–26690; FMCSA– exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two-
2013–0029; FMCSA–2013–0165; FMCSA–
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., year period to align with the maximum
2013–0166; FMCSA–2013–0167; FMCSA– duration of a driver’s medical
2013–0168; FMCSA–2013–0169; FMCSA– Monday through Friday, except Federal
2013–0170; FMCSA–2015–0049; FMCSA– Holidays. certification.
2015–0056; FMCSA–2015–0070; FMCSA– • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. The physical qualification standard
2015–0071; FMCSA–2015–0072; FMCSA– Instructions: Each submission must for drivers regarding vision found in 49
2015–0344; FMCSA–2015–0345] CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is
include the Agency name and the
docket number(s) for this notice. Note physically qualified to driver a CMV if
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption that person has distant visual acuity of
Applications; Vision that all comments received will be
posted without change to http:// at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety www.regulations.gov, including any without corrective lenses or visual
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. personal information provided. Please acuity separately corrected to 20/40
ACTION: Notice of renewal of see the Privacy Act heading below for (Snellen) or better with corrective
exemptions; request for comments. further information. lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least
Docket: For access to the docket to 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its read background documents or without corrective lenses, field of vision
decision to renew exemptions for 113 comments, go to http:// of at least 70° in the horizontal meridian
individuals from the vision requirement www.regulations.gov at any time or in each eye, and the ability to recognize
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Room W12–140 on the ground level of the colors of traffic signals and devices
Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate the West Building, 1200 New Jersey showing red, green, and amber.
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 The 113 individuals listed in this
drivers. The exemptions enable these a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through notice have requested renewal of their
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individuals to continue to operate CMVs Friday, except Federal holidays. The exemptions from the vision standard in
in interstate commerce without meeting FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), in accordance
the vision requirements in one eye. e.t., 365 days each year. If you want with FMCSA procedures. Accordingly,
DATES: Each group of renewed acknowledgment that we received your FMCSA has evaluated these
exemptions were applicable on the comments, please include a self- applications for renewal on their merits
dates stated in the discussions below addressed, stamped envelope or and decided to extend each exemption
and will expire on the dates stated in postcard or print the acknowledgement for a renewable two-year period.
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| 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 March 19, 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. I. Background | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 6919 |
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