Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision, 48797-48801 [05-16461]
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September 19, 2005.
Issued in Washington, DC on August 9,
2005.
Terry Page,
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[FR Doc. 05–16153 Filed 8–18–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2005–21711]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Vision
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for
exemption from the vision standard;
request for comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice publishes the
FMCSA’s receipt of applications from
40 individuals for an exemption from
the vision requirement in the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. If
granted, the exemptions will enable
these individuals to qualify as drivers of
commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in
interstate commerce without meeting
the vision standard prescribed in 49
CFR 391.41(b)(10).
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before September 19, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by any of the following
methods. Please identify your comments
by the DOT DMS Docket Number
FMCSA–2005–21711.
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Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e),
the FMCSA may grant an exemption for
a 2-year period 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 2-year
period. The 40 individuals listed in this
notice have recently requested an
exemption from the vision requirement
in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies
to drivers of CMVs in interstate
commerce. Accordingly, the agency will
evaluate the qualifications of each
applicant to determine whether granting
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the exemption will achieve the required
level of safety mandated by the statute.
Qualifications of Applicants
1. Roy L. Allen
Mr. Allen, age 34, has amblyopia in
his left eye. His visual acuity in the right
eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/200.
Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘This patient has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks to operate a commercial vehicle
with the above acuities.’’ Mr. Allen
submitted that he has driven straight
trucks for 6 years, accumulating 124,000
miles. He holds a Class C driver’s
license from Georgia. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
2. Calvin D. Atwood
Mr. Atwood, 60, has a cataract in his
right eye due to trauma at age 9. His
best-corrected visual acuity in the right
eye is light perception and in the left,
20/20. Following an examination in
2004, his optometrist certified, ‘‘I certify
in my professional opinion Calvin
Atwood has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Atwood
submitted that he has driven straight
trucks for 4 years, accumulating 87,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 7 years, accumulating 223,000 miles.
He holds a Class A commercial driver’s
license (CDL) from New Mexico. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
3. Gregory W. Babington
Mr. Babington, 26, has had a cataract
in his right eye since birth. The visual
acuity in his right eye is hand motions
and in the left, 20/20. His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2005
and noted, ‘‘It is my professional
opinion that Greg has sufficient vision
to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Babington reported that he has driven
straight trucks and tractor-trailer
combinations for 3 years, accumulating
6,000 miles in the former and 225,000
in the latter. He holds a Class A CDL
from Massachusetts. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
4. Lennie D. Baker, Jr.
Mr. Baker, 26, has amblyopia in his
right eye. The best-corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/400 and in
the left, 20/20. His optometrist
examined him in 2004 and certified, ‘‘In
my medical opinion, you have sufficient
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vision to perform driving tasks for a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Baker
reported that he has driven tractortrailer combinations for 5 years,
accumulating 60,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from North Carolina. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
one crash and two convictions for
moving violations in a CMV. He
exceeded the speed limit by 14 mph in
one instance and 15 mph in another
instance. The crash occurred when,
according to the police report, Mr. Baker
rear-ended a vehicle that entered his
lane. The other driver was cited; Mr.
Baker was not cited.
5. John E. Breslin
Mr. Breslin, 39, has amblyopia in his
left eye. His best-corrected visual acuity
in the right eye is 20/20 and in the left,
20/120. Following an examination in
2004, his optometrist noted, ‘‘I feel that
John presents adequate vision for
operating a commercial vehicle safely.’’
Mr. Breslin submitted that he has driven
straight trucks and tractor-trailer
combinations for 19 years, accumulating
285,000 miles in the former and 1.1
million miles in the latter. He holds a
Class A CDL from Nevada. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
6. Arturo Cardozo
Mr. Cardozo, 38, has had a prosthesis
in his left eye for 20 years due to injury.
His visual acuity in the right eye is 20/
20. Following an examination in 2005,
his ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘In my
opinion his vision is sufficient to
operate a commercial vehicle, which his
driving record will also confirm.’’ Mr.
Cardozo submitted that he has driven
straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating
27,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 7 years, accumulating
273,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
from Texas. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
7. William P. Doolittle
Mr. Doolittle, 46, has amblyopia in his
right eye. The best-corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is count fingers
and in the left, 20/15. His optometrist
examined him in 2005 and certified, ‘‘It
is my opinion that Mr. Doolittle does
have sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a
CMV.’’ Mr. Doolittle submitted that he
has driven straight trucks and tractortrailer combinations for 8 years,
accumulating 576,000 miles in each. He
holds a Class A CDL from Missouri. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
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no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
8. Steve R. Felks
Mr. Felks, 46, has had decreased
vision in his left eye of unknown
etiology since birth. His visual acuity in
the right eye is 20/20 and in the left,
form perception. Following an
examination in 2005, his optometrist
noted, ‘‘In my medical opinion, he has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Felks submitted that he
has driven straight trucks for 12 years,
accumulating 804,000 miles. He holds a
Class DM driver’s license from Alabama.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
9. William M. Gales, III
Mr. Gales, 49, has amblyopia in his
left eye. The best-corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left,
20/80. His optometrist examined him in
2004 and noted, ‘‘In my opinion as an
optometrist, Mr. Gales’ vision meets the
requirement for operating a vehicle,
commercial or otherwise, at this time.’’
Mr. Gales submitted that he has driven
straight trucks for 18 years,
accumulating 126,000 miles, and buses
for 3 years, accumulating 7,000 miles.
He holds a Class B CDL from Maryland.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
10. Jonathan M. Gentry
Mr. Gentry, 32, has amblyopia in his
right eye. His best-corrected visual
acuity in the right eye is 20/100 and in
the left, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2005, his optometrist
certified, ‘‘In my professional opinion,
the patient’s vision is sufficient to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Gentry submitted that he has driven
straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating
336,000 miles. He holds a Class D
driver’s license from Tennessee. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
11. John N. Guilford
Mr. Guilford, 40, has macular scars in
his left eye resulting from a childhood
injury. His best-corrected visual acuity
in the right eye is 20/25 and in the left,
20/400. Following an examination in
2004, his optometrist certified, ‘‘It is my
medical opinion that Mr. Guilford’s
vision is stable and that he has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Guilford submitted that he
has driven tractor-trailer combinations
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for 14 years, accumulating 1.1 million
miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from
Alabama. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
12. Benny D. Hatton, Jr.
Mr. Hatton, 35, has had a macular scar
in his right eye since childhood. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/300
and in the left, 20/20. His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2004
and certified, ‘‘In my opinion, Benny
Hatton has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Hatton
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 11 years, accumulating
550,000 miles. He holds a Class BM CDL
from New York. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
13. Robert W. Healey, Jr.
Mr. Healey, 50, has amblyopia in his
right eye. The best-corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/400 and in
the left, 20/20. His optometrist
examined him in 2005 and stated, ‘‘In
my opinion, he has sufficient vision to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Healey reported that he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 31 years,
accumulating 2.3 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
14. Nathaniel H. Herbert, Jr.
Mr. Herbert, 49, has amblyopia in his
right eye. His best-corrected visual
acuity in the right eye is count fingers
and in the left, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2004, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘Based on his
eye examination and his visual field
testing, the patient, in my medical
opinion, has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Herbert
submitted that he has driven tractortrailer combinations for 24 years,
accumulating 3.0 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
15. Thomas D. Lambert
Mr. Lambert, 33, had his left eye
surgically removed in 1994 due to
trauma. His best-corrected visual acuity
in the right eye is 20/20. Following an
examination in 2005, his optometrist
noted, ‘‘It is my medical opinion that
this patient has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to
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operate a commercial vehicle and I so
certify.’’ Mr. Lambert submitted that he
has driven straight trucks and tractortrailer combinations for 12 years,
accumulating 360,000 miles in the
former and 480,000 miles in the latter.
He holds a Class A CDL from
Mississippi. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
16. Thomas (Tom) W. Markham
Mr. Markham, 48, has amblyopia in
his right eye. His best-corrected visual
acuity in the right eye is 20/200 and in
the left, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2004, his optometrist
noted, ‘‘Based on this examination, it is
my medical opinion that Tom Markham
has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Markham
submitted that he has driven straight
trucks for 5 years accumulating 250,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 20 years, accumulating 1.5 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Minnesota. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
17. Eugene P. Martin
Mr. Martin, 45, has had a macular
hole in his right eye for 20 years. The
best-corrected visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/200 and in the left, 20/20. His
optometrist examined him in 2005 and
noted, ‘‘Mr. Martin has sufficient vision
to perform commercial driving tasks.’’
Mr. Martin reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 25 years,
accumulating 650,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for one year,
accumulating 18,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from New Hampshire. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
18. Raul Martinez
Mr. Martinez, 48, had his right eye
surgically removed 5 years ago due to a
tumor. His best-corrected visual acuity
in the left eye is 20/20. Following an
examination in 2004, his optometrist
noted, ‘‘In my opinion Mr. Martinez has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.’’
Mr. Martinez submitted that he has
driven straight trucks and tractor-trailer
combinations for 20 years, accumulating
520,000 miles in the former and 500,000
miles in the latter. He holds a Class A
CDL from Florida. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
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19. Joseph L. Mast
Mr. Mast, 53, lost the vision in his
right eye due to trauma in 1973. The
best-corrected visual acuity in his left
eye is 20/15. His optometrist examined
him in 2004 and stated, ‘‘His vision is
adequate for safe operation of a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Mast reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 15
years, accumulating 202,000 miles,
tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years,
accumulating 1.0 million miles, and
buses for 3 years, accumulating 1,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Oregon. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
20. Randy G. McCloud
Mr. McCloud, 50, has amblyopia in
his left eye. The best-corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in
the left, 20/70. His optometrist
examined him in 2005 and stated, ‘‘In
my professional experience, I believe
that he has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. McCloud
submitted that he has driven straight
trucks for 10 years, accumulating
260,000 miles. He holds a Class D
driver’s license from Minnesota. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
21. Richard L. McEwen
Mr. McEwen, 69, has been blind in
his right eye since 1996 due to trauma.
His visual acuity in the left eye is 20/
30. Following an examination in 2005,
his ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘I feel he has
adequate function to safely continue
commercial driving.’’ Mr. McEwen
submitted that he has driven tractortrailer combinations for 28 years,
accumulating 5.6 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Oregon. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
22. David McKinney
Mr. McKinney, 40, has been blind in
his right eye since age 3 due to injury.
His best-corrected visual acuity in the
left eye is 20/15. Following an
examination in 2005, his optometrist
noted, ‘‘In my opinion, since this has
been a life-long deficiency, you have
made good adaptations, and your vision
should be sufficient to operate cars and
commercial trucks.’’ Mr. McKinney
submitted that he has driven straight
trucks for 7 years, accumulating 122,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 5 years, accumulating 62,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Oregon.
His driving record for the last 3 years
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shows no crashes and one conviction for
a moving violation—speeding—in a
CMV. He exceeded the speed limit by 11
mph.
23. Ralph L. Means
Mr. Means, 69, had a vascular
occlusion in his right eye in 1996. His
best-corrected visual acuity in the right
eye is count fingers and in the left, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2004,
his optometrist noted, ‘‘It is my opinion
that Mr. Means has sufficient vision to
perform driving tasks required for
operating a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Means submitted that he has driven
straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating
160,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 45 years, accumulating
2.8 million miles. He holds a Class AM
CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
24. Kevin L. Moody
Mr. Moody, 41, has macular scarring
in his left eye due to an infection in
1992. The visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20 and in the left, 20/60. His
optometrist examined him in 2005 and
noted, ‘‘It is my medical opinion the
applicant has sufficient vision to safely
and efficiently perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Moody reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 1 year,
accumulating 1,000 miles, and tractortrailer combinations for 18 years,
accumulating 1.0 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and one conviction for a
moving violation—speeding—in a CMV.
He exceeded the speed limit by 10 mph.
25. Woody M. Moore
Mr. Moore, 25, is blind in his right
eye due to retinoblastoma at age 2. The
best-corrected visual acuity in his left
eye is 20/20. His optometrist examined
him in 2005 and certified, ‘‘In my
professional opinion, Woody has
sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Moore
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 3 years, accumulating 75,000
miles. He holds a Class D driver’s
license from Florida. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
26. William G. Mote
Mr. Mote, 58, had a choroidal
neovascularization in his left eye in
1998. His best-corrected visual acuity in
the right eye is 20/15 and in the left, 20/
80. Following an examination in 2004,
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his ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘It appears
that he has sufficient vision to perform
driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Mote reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 18
years, accumulating 1.0 million miles.
He holds a Class D driver’s license from
Ohio. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
27. Charles W. Mullenix
Mr. Mullenix, 61, sustained an injury
to his left eye at age 11. His bestcorrected visual acuity in the right eye
is 20/20 and in the left, light perception.
Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr.
Wayne Mullenix has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Mullenix reported that he has driven
straight trucks and tractor-trailer
combinations for 44 years, accumulating
440,000 miles in each. He holds a Class
AM CDL from Georgia. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
28. James R. Murphy
Mr. Murphy, 39, has amblyopia in his
right eye. The best-corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in
the left, 20/20. His optometrist
examined him in 2005 and certified, ‘‘It
is my medical opinion that Mr. Murphy
is able to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Murphy reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 8 years,
accumulating 8,000 miles, and tractortrailer combinations for 21 years,
accumulating 610,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from New York. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
29. Kenneth R. Murphy
Mr. Murphy, 44, has a corneal scar in
his left eye due to an injury at age 5. His
visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20
and in the left, 20/60. Following an
examination in 2004, his optometrist
noted, ‘‘In my opinion, Ken is able to
operate a commercial vehicle without
any concerns or worries. His excellent
peripheral vision in team use of his eyes
gives me no concerns regarding the safe
and efficient operation of a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Murphy reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 9 years,
accumulating 720,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years,
accumulating 161,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from the State of
Washington. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes or
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convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
30. Gary S. Partridge
Mr. Partridge, 54, lost the vision in his
right eye due to an injury at age 10. The
visual acuity in his left eye is 20/20.
Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist stated, ‘‘In my professional
medical opinion, Mr. Partridge’s vision
is stable and he has sufficient vision to
perform driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Partridge submitted that he has driven
straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating
100,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 7 years, accumulating
700,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
from Oregon. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
31. Nathan (Nate) D. Peterson
Mr. Peterson, 27, is blind in his right
eye due to trauma in 2001. The visual
acuity in his left eye is 20/15. Following
an examination in 2005, his
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my opinion,
Nate has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Peterson
submitted that he has driven straight
trucks and tractor-trailer combinations
for 4 years, accumulating 80,000 miles
in the former and 120,000 miles in the
latter. He holds a Class A CDL from
Nebraska. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
32. John N. Poland
Mr. Poland, 52, has amblyopia in his
right eye. His best-corrected visual
acuity in the right eye is 20/400 and in
the left, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2005, his optometrist
noted, ‘‘John has been a professional
truck driver his whole life. I do not feel
his condition should impair his driving
abilities in any way, shape, or form,
since this condition is not new to him.’’
Mr. Poland reported that he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years,
accumulating 1.8 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
33. Neal A. Richard
Mr. Richard, 46, has amblyopia in his
left eye. The best-corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left,
20/60. His optometrist examined him in
2004 and certified, ‘‘With glasses Neal
Richard’s vision is sufficient to perform
driving tasks to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Richard submitted that he
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has driven straight trucks for 6 years,
accumulating 132,000 miles, and buses
for 2 years, accumulating 1,200 miles.
He holds a Class D chauffeur’s license
from Louisiana. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows one crash and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV. According to the police report,
Mr. Richard struck a vehicle after its
driver was unable to stop at a stop sign
due to defective brakes. Neither driver
was cited in relation to the crash.
34. Chris A. Ritenour
Mr. Ritenour, 32, has amblyopia in his
left eye. His best-corrected visual acuity
in the right eye is 20/20 and in the left,
20/50. Following an examination in
2004, his optometrist noted, ‘‘To the
best of my knowledge, I believe he has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Ritenour reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 2 years,
accumulating 60,000 miles, and tractortrailer combinations for 7 years,
accumulating 350,000 miles. He holds a
Class CA CDL from Michigan. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
35. Brent L. Seaux
Mr. Seaux, 33, experienced atrophy of
his left eye due to trauma in 1996. His
visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20
and in the left, 20/400. Following an
examination in 2005, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘We have found
that Mr. Seaux has sufficient vision to
drive a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Seaux
reported that he has driven tractortrailer combinations for 11 years,
accumulating 962,000 miles. He holds a
Class D driver’s license from Louisiana,
but at the time of his application he
held a Class A CDL. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
one conviction for a moving violation—
speeding—in a CMV. He exceeded the
speed limit by 18 mph.
36. Gerald M. Smith
Mr. Smith, 59, has amblyopia in his
right eye. The best-corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in
the left, 20/20. His ophthalmologist
examined him in 2005 and certified,
‘‘That patient has sufficient vision to
perform driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Smith reported that he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years,
accumulating 800,000 miles. He holds a
chauffeur’s license from Indiana. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
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37. James T. Smith
Mr. Smith, 60, lost the vision in his
left eye due to a retinal detachment 11
years ago. The best-corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/20. His
optometrist examined him in 2004 and
noted, ‘‘I certify that this patient has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Smith submitted that he
has driven straight trucks for 35 years,
accumulating 35,000 miles, and tractortrailer combinations for 15 years,
accumulating 180,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Colorado. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
38. Nicholas J. Turpin
Mr. Turpin, 49, has amblyopia in his
left eye. His best-corrected visual acuity
in the right eye is 20/15 and in the left,
20/70. Following an examination in
2005, his optometrist noted, ‘‘Mr.
Turpin has complete visual function for
operation of a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Turpin reported that he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years,
accumulating 1.3 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
39. Gary M. Wolff
Mr. Wolff, 54, has amblyopia in his
right eye. The best-corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/100 and in
the left, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2004, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘In my medical
opinion, Gary Wolff has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Wolff reported that he has
driven tractor-trailer combinations for
15 years, accumulating 984,000 miles.
He holds a Class AM CDL from Illinois.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
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40. George R. Zenor
Mr. Zenor, 63, experienced
histoplasmosis in his right eye in 1986.
The best-corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/200 and in the left, 20/
15. His ophthalmologist examined him
in 2005 and stated, ‘‘I see no
contraindications from a visual
standpoint to Mr. Zenor’s ability to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Zenor reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 10 years,
accumulating 350,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years,
accumulating 4.8 million miles. He
holds a Class AM CDL from Iowa. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Request for Comments
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315
and 31136(e), the FMCSA requests
public comment from all interested
persons on the exemption petitions
described in this notice. We will
consider all comments received before
the close of business on the closing date
indicated earlier in the notice.
Issued on: August 15, 2005.
Rose A. McMurray,
Associate Administrator, Policy and Program
Development.
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BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
[STB Finance Docket No. 34727]
Indiana Eastern Railroad, LLC—Lease
and Operation Exemption—CSX
Transportation, Inc.
Indiana Eastern Railroad, LLC (IERR),
a noncarrier, has filed a verified notice
of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to
lease and operate, pursuant to a Land
and Track Lease Agreement with CSX
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Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), to operate
43.0 miles of rail line. The line of
railroad extends between milepost No.
CI 61.9 at or near Richmond, IN, and
milepost No. CI 18.9 at or near Fernald,
OH, including spur, industrial, team,
switching, and side track, in Wayne,
Union, and Franklin Counties, IN, and
in Butler and Hamilton Counties, OH.1
IERR certifies that its projected
revenues as a result of the transaction
will not exceed those that would qualify
it as a Class III rail carrier, and will not
exceed $5 million.
The transaction is scheduled to be
consummated on August 26, 2005.
If the verified notice contains false or
misleading information, the exemption
is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the
exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d)
may be filed at any time. The filing of
a petition to revoke will not
automatically stay the transaction.
An original and 10 copies of all
pleadings, referring to STB Finance
Docket No. 34727, must be filed with
the Surface Transportation Board, 1925
K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423–
0001. In addition, a copy of each
pleading must be served on Andrew P.
Goldstein, McCarthy, Sweeney &
Harkaway, P.C., Suite 600, 2175 K
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037.
Board decisions and notices are
available on our Web site at https://
www.stb.dot.gov.
Decided: August 12, 2005.
By the Board, David M. Konschnik,
Director, Office of Proceedings.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
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1 CSXT will retain overhead trackage rights until
December 31, 2005, between Cottage Grove, IN,
milepost No. CI 45.0, and Fernald, milepost No. CI
18.9, in order to conclude a contract with the U.S.
Department of Energy to transport contaminated
dirt.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2005-21711]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for exemption from the vision standard;
request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This notice publishes the FMCSA's receipt of applications from
40 individuals for an exemption from the vision requirement in the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. If granted, the exemptions
will enable these individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor
vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce without meeting the vision
standard prescribed in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 19, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by any of the following
methods. Please identify your comments by the DOT DMS Docket Number
FMCSA-2005-21711.
Web site: https://dms.dot.gov. Follow the instructions for
submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and
docket number for this notice. For detailed instructions on submitting
comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the
Public Participation heading of the Supplementary Information section
of this document. Note that all comments received will be posted
without change to https://dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading under
Regulatory Notices.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to https://dms.dot.gov at any time or to Room PL-
401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal Holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Office of Bus and
Truck Standards and Operations, (202) 366-4001, FMCSA, Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Participation: The DMS is available
24 hours each day, 365 days each year. You can get electronic
submission and retrieval help guidelines under the ``help'' section of
the DMS Web site. If you want us to notify you that we received your
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard
or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting
comments on-line.
Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all
comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the
Department of Transportation's complete Privacy Act Statement in the
Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70;
Pages 19477-78) or you may visit https://dms.dot.gov.
Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e), the FMCSA may grant an
exemption for a 2-year period 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 2-year period.
The 40 individuals listed in this notice have recently requested an
exemption from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which
applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce. Accordingly, the
agency will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant to determine
whether granting the exemption will achieve the required level of
safety mandated by the statute.
Qualifications of Applicants
1. Roy L. Allen
Mr. Allen, age 34, has amblyopia in his left eye. His visual acuity
in the right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/200. Following an
examination in 2005, his optometrist noted, ``This patient has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks to operate a commercial
vehicle with the above acuities.'' Mr. Allen submitted that he has
driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 124,000 miles. He
holds a Class C driver's license from Georgia. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
2. Calvin D. Atwood
Mr. Atwood, 60, has a cataract in his right eye due to trauma at
age 9. His best-corrected visual acuity in the right eye is light
perception and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2004,
his optometrist certified, ``I certify in my professional opinion
Calvin Atwood has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Atwood submitted that
he has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 87,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 7 years, accumulating 223,000
miles. He holds a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) from New
Mexico. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
3. Gregory W. Babington
Mr. Babington, 26, has had a cataract in his right eye since birth.
The visual acuity in his right eye is hand motions and in the left, 20/
20. His ophthalmologist examined him in 2005 and noted, ``It is my
professional opinion that Greg has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Babington
reported that he has driven straight trucks and tractor-trailer
combinations for 3 years, accumulating 6,000 miles in the former and
225,000 in the latter. He holds a Class A CDL from Massachusetts. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
4. Lennie D. Baker, Jr.
Mr. Baker, 26, has amblyopia in his right eye. The best-corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400 and in the left, 20/20. His
optometrist examined him in 2004 and certified, ``In my medical
opinion, you have sufficient
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vision to perform driving tasks for a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Baker
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years,
accumulating 60,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash and two
convictions for moving violations in a CMV. He exceeded the speed limit
by 14 mph in one instance and 15 mph in another instance. The crash
occurred when, according to the police report, Mr. Baker rear-ended a
vehicle that entered his lane. The other driver was cited; Mr. Baker
was not cited.
5. John E. Breslin
Mr. Breslin, 39, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected
visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/120.
Following an examination in 2004, his optometrist noted, ``I feel that
John presents adequate vision for operating a commercial vehicle
safely.'' Mr. Breslin submitted that he has driven straight trucks and
tractor-trailer combinations for 19 years, accumulating 285,000 miles
in the former and 1.1 million miles in the latter. He holds a Class A
CDL from Nevada. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
6. Arturo Cardozo
Mr. Cardozo, 38, has had a prosthesis in his left eye for 20 years
due to injury. His visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20. Following
an examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist noted, ``In my opinion his
vision is sufficient to operate a commercial vehicle, which his driving
record will also confirm.'' Mr. Cardozo submitted that he has driven
straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 27,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 7 years, accumulating 273,000 miles. He holds
a Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
7. William P. Doolittle
Mr. Doolittle, 46, has amblyopia in his right eye. The best-
corrected visual acuity in his right eye is count fingers and in the
left, 20/15. His optometrist examined him in 2005 and certified, ``It
is my opinion that Mr. Doolittle does have sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a CMV.'' Mr. Doolittle submitted
that he has driven straight trucks and tractor-trailer combinations for
8 years, accumulating 576,000 miles in each. He holds a Class A CDL
from Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
8. Steve R. Felks
Mr. Felks, 46, has had decreased vision in his left eye of unknown
etiology since birth. His visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20 and
in the left, form perception. Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Felks submitted that he has driven straight trucks for 12 years,
accumulating 804,000 miles. He holds a Class DM driver's license from
Alabama. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
9. William M. Gales, III
Mr. Gales, 49, has amblyopia in his left eye. The best-corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/80. His
optometrist examined him in 2004 and noted, ``In my opinion as an
optometrist, Mr. Gales' vision meets the requirement for operating a
vehicle, commercial or otherwise, at this time.'' Mr. Gales submitted
that he has driven straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating 126,000
miles, and buses for 3 years, accumulating 7,000 miles. He holds a
Class B CDL from Maryland. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
10. Jonathan M. Gentry
Mr. Gentry, 32, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected
visual acuity in the right eye is 20/100 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist certified, ``In my
professional opinion, the patient's vision is sufficient to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gentry submitted that he has driven straight
trucks for 7 years, accumulating 336,000 miles. He holds a Class D
driver's license from Tennessee. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
11. John N. Guilford
Mr. Guilford, 40, has macular scars in his left eye resulting from
a childhood injury. His best-corrected visual acuity in the right eye
is 20/25 and in the left, 20/400. Following an examination in 2004, his
optometrist certified, ``It is my medical opinion that Mr. Guilford's
vision is stable and that he has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Guilford
submitted that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 14 years,
accumulating 1.1 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Alabama.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
12. Benny D. Hatton, Jr.
Mr. Hatton, 35, has had a macular scar in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/300 and in the
left, 20/20. His ophthalmologist examined him in 2004 and certified,
``In my opinion, Benny Hatton has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hatton
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 11 years, accumulating
550,000 miles. He holds a Class BM CDL from New York. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
13. Robert W. Healey, Jr.
Mr. Healey, 50, has amblyopia in his right eye. The best-corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400 and in the left, 20/20. His
optometrist examined him in 2005 and stated, ``In my opinion, he has
sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Healey
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 31 years,
accumulating 2.3 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
14. Nathaniel H. Herbert, Jr.
Mr. Herbert, 49, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected
visual acuity in the right eye is count fingers and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2004, his ophthalmologist noted, ``Based on
his eye examination and his visual field testing, the patient, in my
medical opinion, has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Herbert submitted that
he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 24 years, accumulating
3.0 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
15. Thomas D. Lambert
Mr. Lambert, 33, had his left eye surgically removed in 1994 due to
trauma. His best-corrected visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20.
Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted, ``It is my
medical opinion that this patient has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to
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operate a commercial vehicle and I so certify.'' Mr. Lambert submitted
that he has driven straight trucks and tractor-trailer combinations for
12 years, accumulating 360,000 miles in the former and 480,000 miles in
the latter. He holds a Class A CDL from Mississippi. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
16. Thomas (Tom) W. Markham
Mr. Markham, 48, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected
visual acuity in the right eye is 20/200 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2004, his optometrist noted, ``Based on
this examination, it is my medical opinion that Tom Markham has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Markham submitted that he has driven straight
trucks for 5 years accumulating 250,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 20 years, accumulating 1.5 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
17. Eugene P. Martin
Mr. Martin, 45, has had a macular hole in his right eye for 20
years. The best-corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and
in the left, 20/20. His optometrist examined him in 2005 and noted,
``Mr. Martin has sufficient vision to perform commercial driving
tasks.'' Mr. Martin reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25
years, accumulating 650,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
one year, accumulating 18,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New
Hampshire. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
18. Raul Martinez
Mr. Martinez, 48, had his right eye surgically removed 5 years ago
due to a tumor. His best-corrected visual acuity in the left eye is 20/
20. Following an examination in 2004, his optometrist noted, ``In my
opinion Mr. Martinez has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Martinez submitted that he has
driven straight trucks and tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years,
accumulating 520,000 miles in the former and 500,000 miles in the
latter. He holds a Class A CDL from Florida. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
19. Joseph L. Mast
Mr. Mast, 53, lost the vision in his right eye due to trauma in
1973. The best-corrected visual acuity in his left eye is 20/15. His
optometrist examined him in 2004 and stated, ``His vision is adequate
for safe operation of a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Mast reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 202,000 miles,
tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years, accumulating 1.0 million
miles, and buses for 3 years, accumulating 1,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
20. Randy G. McCloud
Mr. McCloud, 50, has amblyopia in his left eye. The best-corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/70. His
optometrist examined him in 2005 and stated, ``In my professional
experience, I believe that he has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. McCloud
submitted that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating
260,000 miles. He holds a Class D driver's license from Minnesota. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
21. Richard L. McEwen
Mr. McEwen, 69, has been blind in his right eye since 1996 due to
trauma. His visual acuity in the left eye is 20/30. Following an
examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist noted, ``I feel he has
adequate function to safely continue commercial driving.'' Mr. McEwen
submitted that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 28 years,
accumulating 5.6 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Oregon. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
22. David McKinney
Mr. McKinney, 40, has been blind in his right eye since age 3 due
to injury. His best-corrected visual acuity in the left eye is 20/15.
Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted, ``In my
opinion, since this has been a life-long deficiency, you have made good
adaptations, and your vision should be sufficient to operate cars and
commercial trucks.'' Mr. McKinney submitted that he has driven straight
trucks for 7 years, accumulating 122,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 5 years, accumulating 62,000 miles. He holds a Class A
CDL from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and one conviction for a moving violation--speeding--in a CMV.
He exceeded the speed limit by 11 mph.
23. Ralph L. Means
Mr. Means, 69, had a vascular occlusion in his right eye in 1996.
His best-corrected visual acuity in the right eye is count fingers and
in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2004, his optometrist
noted, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Means has sufficient vision to
perform driving tasks required for operating a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Means submitted that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years,
accumulating 160,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 45
years, accumulating 2.8 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from
Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
24. Kevin L. Moody
Mr. Moody, 41, has macular scarring in his left eye due to an
infection in 1992. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in
the left, 20/60. His optometrist examined him in 2005 and noted, ``It
is my medical opinion the applicant has sufficient vision to safely and
efficiently perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Moody reported that he has driven straight trucks for 1
year, accumulating 1,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 18
years, accumulating 1.0 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one
conviction for a moving violation--speeding--in a CMV. He exceeded the
speed limit by 10 mph.
25. Woody M. Moore
Mr. Moore, 25, is blind in his right eye due to retinoblastoma at
age 2. The best-corrected visual acuity in his left eye is 20/20. His
optometrist examined him in 2005 and certified, ``In my professional
opinion, Woody has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Moore reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years,
accumulating 75,000 miles. He holds a Class D driver's license from
Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
26. William G. Mote
Mr. Mote, 58, had a choroidal neovascularization in his left eye in
1998. His best-corrected visual acuity in the right eye is 20/15 and in
the left, 20/80. Following an examination in 2004,
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his ophthalmologist noted, ``It appears that he has sufficient vision
to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Mote reported that he has driven straight trucks for 18 years,
accumulating 1.0 million miles. He holds a Class D driver's license
from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
27. Charles W. Mullenix
Mr. Mullenix, 61, sustained an injury to his left eye at age 11.
His best-corrected visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20 and in the
left, light perception. Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. Wayne Mullenix has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Mullenix reported that he has driven straight trucks and
tractor-trailer combinations for 44 years, accumulating 440,000 miles
in each. He holds a Class AM CDL from Georgia. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
28. James R. Murphy
Mr. Murphy, 39, has amblyopia in his right eye. The best-corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in the left, 20/20. His
optometrist examined him in 2005 and certified, ``It is my medical
opinion that Mr. Murphy is able to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Murphy reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 8,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 21 years, accumulating 610,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from New York. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
29. Kenneth R. Murphy
Mr. Murphy, 44, has a corneal scar in his left eye due to an injury
at age 5. His visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20 and in the left,
20/60. Following an examination in 2004, his optometrist noted, ``In my
opinion, Ken is able to operate a commercial vehicle without any
concerns or worries. His excellent peripheral vision in team use of his
eyes gives me no concerns regarding the safe and efficient operation of
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Murphy reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 9 years, accumulating 720,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 5 years, accumulating 161,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from the State of Washington. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
30. Gary S. Partridge
Mr. Partridge, 54, lost the vision in his right eye due to an
injury at age 10. The visual acuity in his left eye is 20/20. Following
an examination in 2005, his optometrist stated, ``In my professional
medical opinion, Mr. Partridge's vision is stable and he has sufficient
vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Partridge submitted that he has driven straight trucks
for 2 years, accumulating 100,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 7 years, accumulating 700,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
31. Nathan (Nate) D. Peterson
Mr. Peterson, 27, is blind in his right eye due to trauma in 2001.
The visual acuity in his left eye is 20/15. Following an examination in
2005, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion, Nate has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Peterson submitted that he has driven straight trucks
and tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years, accumulating 80,000 miles
in the former and 120,000 miles in the latter. He holds a Class A CDL
from Nebraska. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
32. John N. Poland
Mr. Poland, 52, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected
visual acuity in the right eye is 20/400 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted, ``John has
been a professional truck driver his whole life. I do not feel his
condition should impair his driving abilities in any way, shape, or
form, since this condition is not new to him.'' Mr. Poland reported
that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years,
accumulating 1.8 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
33. Neal A. Richard
Mr. Richard, 46, has amblyopia in his left eye. The best-corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/60. His
optometrist examined him in 2004 and certified, ``With glasses Neal
Richard's vision is sufficient to perform driving tasks to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Richard submitted that he has driven straight
trucks for 6 years, accumulating 132,000 miles, and buses for 2 years,
accumulating 1,200 miles. He holds a Class D chauffeur's license from
Louisiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. According to the police
report, Mr. Richard struck a vehicle after its driver was unable to
stop at a stop sign due to defective brakes. Neither driver was cited
in relation to the crash.
34. Chris A. Ritenour
Mr. Ritenour, 32, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected
visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/50.
Following an examination in 2004, his optometrist noted, ``To the best
of my knowledge, I believe he has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Ritenour
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating
60,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 7 years,
accumulating 350,000 miles. He holds a Class CA CDL from Michigan. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
35. Brent L. Seaux
Mr. Seaux, 33, experienced atrophy of his left eye due to trauma in
1996. His visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/
400. Following an examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist noted, ``We
have found that Mr. Seaux has sufficient vision to drive a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Seaux reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 11 years, accumulating 962,000 miles. He holds a Class
D driver's license from Louisiana, but at the time of his application
he held a Class A CDL. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and one conviction for a moving violation--speeding--in a CMV.
He exceeded the speed limit by 18 mph.
36. Gerald M. Smith
Mr. Smith, 59, has amblyopia in his right eye. The best-corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in the left, 20/20. His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2005 and certified, ``That patient has
sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 8 years, accumulating 800,000 miles. He holds
a chauffeur's license from Indiana. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
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37. James T. Smith
Mr. Smith, 60, lost the vision in his left eye due to a retinal
detachment 11 years ago. The best-corrected visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20. His optometrist examined him in 2004 and noted, ``I
certify that this patient has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith submitted
that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 35,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating
180,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
38. Nicholas J. Turpin
Mr. Turpin, 49, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected
visual acuity in the right eye is 20/15 and in the left, 20/70.
Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted, ``Mr. Turpin
has complete visual function for operation of a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Turpin reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for
13 years, accumulating 1.3 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
39. Gary M. Wolff
Mr. Wolff, 54, has amblyopia in his right eye. The best-corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2004, his ophthalmologist noted, ``In my
medical opinion, Gary Wolff has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Wolff
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years,
accumulating 984,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Illinois. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
40. George R. Zenor
Mr. Zenor, 63, experienced histoplasmosis in his right eye in 1986.
The best-corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in the
left, 20/15. His ophthalmologist examined him in 2005 and stated, ``I
see no contraindications from a visual standpoint to Mr. Zenor's
ability to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Zenor reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 350,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, accumulating 4.8 million
miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Iowa. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Request for Comments
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e), the FMCSA requests
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions
described in this notice. We will consider all comments received before
the close of business on the closing date indicated earlier in the
notice.
Issued on: August 15, 2005.
Rose A. McMurray,
Associate Administrator, Policy and Program Development.
[FR Doc. 05-16461 Filed 8-18-05; 8:45 am]
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