Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision, 32183-32188 [E6-8588]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2006–24783]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Vision
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for
exemptions; request for comments.
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of
applications from 47 individuals for
exemption from the vision requirement
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations. If granted, the exemptions
would enable these individuals to
qualify as drivers of commercial motor
vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce
without meeting the Federal vision
standard.
Comments must be received on
or before July 3, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by Department of
Transportation (DOT) Docket
Management System (DMS) Docket
Number FMCSA–2006–24783 using any
of the following methods:
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submit. Follow the instructions for
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U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Mary D. Gunnels, Chief, Physical
Qualifications Division, (202) 366–4001,
maggi.gunnels@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Room 8301,
Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office
hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
FMCSA may grant an exemption for a 2year 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.’’ FMCSA can renew
exemptions at the end of each 2-year
period. The 47 individuals listed in this
Notice each have 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 statute.
Qualifications of Applicants
Jawad K. Al-Shaibani
Mr. Al-Shaibani, age 43, has a
prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic
injury sustained in 1989 that caused a
retinal detachment. The best corrected
visual acuity in his left eye 20/20.
Following an examination in 2006, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘He has sufficient
vision for driving commercial vehicles.’’
Mr. Al-Shaibani reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 7 years,
accumulating 280,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years,
accumulating 100,000 miles. He holds a
Class A Commercial Driver’s License
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(CDL) from Washington. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Kenneth J. Bernard
Mr. Bernard, 54, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since birth. The visual
acuity in his right eye is count-fingervision and in the left, 20/20. Following
an examination in 2006, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘With these
results, I have found Mr. Bernard’s
vision sufficient enough to perform
driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Bernard
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 34 years, accumulating
889,440 miles. He holds a Class D
Chauffeur’s license from Louisiana. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Allen G. Bors
Mr. Bors, 65, has a prosthetic right eye
due to a traumatic injury sustained as a
child. The best corrected visual acuity
in his left eye is 20/15. Following an
examination in 2006, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘In my medical
opinion, he has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Bors
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 44 years, accumulating
499,972 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 26 years, accumulating
99,996 miles. 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.
Douglas L. Brazil
Mr. Brazil, 56, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since birth. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/200 and in the left, 20/15.
Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘Douglas Brazil has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Brazil reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 9 years,
accumulating 70,200 miles, tractortrailer combinations for 19 years,
accumulating 1.8 million miles, and
buses for 5 years, accumulating 130,000
miles. He holds a Class C CDL from
Georgia. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
John E. Breslin
Mr. Breslin, 39, has had amblyopia in
his left eye since childhood. The visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in
the left, 20/200. Following an
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examination in 2006, his optometrist
noted, ‘‘I feel that John presents
adequate vision for operating a
commercial vehicle safely.’’ Mr. Breslin
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 20 years, accumulating
300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 20 years, accumulating
1.1 million miles. 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.
Marcus S. Burkholder
Mr. Burkholder, 71, has a cataract in
his left eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained in 1950. The best corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20
and in the left, light perception.
Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘Despite having no
usable vision in his left eye, Mr.
Burkholder has normal correctable
vision in his right eye and in my
opinion with glasses should be able to
perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Burkholder reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating
450 miles, and buses for 13 years,
accumulating 65,000 miles. He holds a
Class B CDL from Michigan. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
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Raymond L. Brush
Mr. Brush, 52, has complete loss of
vision in his right eye due to a traumatic
injury sustained in 1978 that caused
optic neuropathy. The best corrected
visual acuity in his left eye is 20/25.
Following an examination in 2005, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘In my opinion,
this patient has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Brush reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating
126,000 miles. He holds a Class D
operator’s license from Ohio. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Scott F. Chalfant
Mr. Chalfant, 38, has had amblyopia
in his right eye since childhood. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200
and in the left, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2005, his optometrist
noted, ‘‘It is my opinion that Mr.
Chalfant has adequate vision for
operating a commercial vehicle given
the findings of my examination.’’ Mr.
Chalfant reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 15 years,
accumulating 140,000 miles. He holds a
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Class A CDL from Delaware. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Leroy A. Chambers
Mr. Chambers, 50, has a prosthetic left
eye due to anophthalmia since 2002.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20. Following an examination in 2005,
his ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘He has very
good experience as a commercial driver,
and I believe he can safely continue in
his job with his current visual status’’.
Mr. Chambers reported that he has
driven tractor-trailer combinations for
26 years, accumulating 1.6 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 in a
CMV, failure to obey a traffic sign.
Harvis P. Cosby
Mr. Cosby, 55, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since childhood. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100
and in the left, 20/15. Following an
examination in 2005, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘It is my
professional opinion that this patient
should have sufficient vision and visual
field to perform the tasks of operating a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Cosby
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 12 years, accumulating
408,000 miles, tractor-trailer
combinations for 20 years, accumulating
1.3 million miles, and buses for 5 years,
accumulating 120,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Maryland. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Joseph H. Fowler
Mr. Fowler, 70, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/400 and in the left, 20/25.
Following an examination in 2005, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘In my medical
opinion, he has sufficient vision to
perform driving tasks while operating a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Fowler
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 40 years, accumulating
200,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 40 years, accumulating
2.8 million miles. He holds a Class A
CDL from Colorado. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows one crash and
no convictions for moving violations in
a CMV.
Francisco Espinal
Mr. Espinal, 42, has complete loss of
vision in his right eye due to a traumatic
injury sustained in 1984. The best
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corrected visual acuity in his left eye is
20/15. Following an examination in
2005, his optometrist noted, ‘‘Mr.
Espinal has excellent vision in his left
eye. I feel that he has sufficient vision
to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Espinal reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 14 years,
accumulating 266,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 7 years,
accumulating 21,000 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.
Brian G. Hagen
Mr. Hagen, 34, has loss of vision in
his left eye due to a traumatic injury he
sustained in 1990. The best corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20
and in the left, 20/400. Following an
examination in 2006, his optometrist
noted, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Brian
Hagen has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Hagen
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 4 years, accumulating 46,800
miles. He holds a Class C operator’s
license from Illinois. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
one conviction for a moving violation in
a CMV, failure to obey a traffic sign.
Edward J. Hess, Jr.
Mr. Hess, 56, has retinal detachment
in his left eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained as a child. The best corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20
and in the left, hand-movement-vision
at four feet. Following an examination
in 2005, his ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘It
is my medical opinion that Mr. Hess has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Hess reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 3 years,
accumulating 45,000 miles. He holds an
operator’s license from New Hampshire.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Ralph E. Holmes
Mr. Holmes, 57, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/400 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘Ralph Holmes has
sufficient vision to drive a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Holmes reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 35 years,
accumulating 595,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Maryland. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
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crashes and one conviction for driving
a CMV in violation of license restriction.
Timothy B. Hummel
Mr. Hummel, 49, has complete loss of
vision in his right eye due to a traumatic
injury he sustained in 2000. The visual
acuity in his left eye is 20/25. Following
an examination in 2005, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘I certify that in
my medical opinion, he has sufficient
vision to perform the driving task
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Hummel reported that he
has driven tractor-trailer combinations
for 8 years, accumulating 800,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Kentucky.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows one crash and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Larry L. Jarvis
Mr. Jarvis, 65, has complete loss of
vision in his right eye due to a traumatic
injury he sustained as a child. The best
corrected visual acuity in his left eye is
20/25. Following an examination in
2006, his optometrist noted, ‘‘Based on
years of adaptation, Mr. Jarvis is
visually qualified to continue in his
profession as a commercial driver.’’ Mr.
Jarvis reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating
135,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
from Virginia. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
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Charles E. Johnston
Mr. Johnston, 46, has a macular scar
in his right eye due to a toxoplasmosis
infection sustained as a child. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/200 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2006, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘The vision loss
in the right eye is long-standing and was
present when the patient began to drive.
Thus I feel he is capable of driving
commercial vehicles as he had in the
past.’’ Mr. Johnston reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 71⁄2 years,
accumulating 138,750 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 71⁄2
years, accumulating 11,250 miles. 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.
Volga Kirkwood
Mr. Kirkwood, 46, had his left eye
enucleated due to a traumatic injury he
sustained as a child. The best corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20.
Following an examination in 2006, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘I have confidence
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eye and his monocular field of vision is
adequate to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Kirkwood reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 23 years,
accumulating 1.3 million miles. He
holds a Class B CDL from Missouri. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Richard M. Kriege
Mr. Kriege, 69, has corneal scaring
and retinal detachment in his right eye
due to an injury he sustained in 1985.
The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/70 and in the left, 20/15.
Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘In my medical
opinion, and that of Dr. Mathews, he
has sufficient binocular vision to
perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Kriege reported that he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years,
accumulating 3.2 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.
David C. Leoffler
Mr. Leoffler, 42, has had amblyopia in
his left eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/15 and in the left, 20/400.
Following an examination in 2006, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘In my medical
opinion, my patient, David Leoffler has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
task required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Leoffler reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 8 years,
accumulating 160,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years,
accumulating 680,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from California. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
John C. Lewis
Mr. Lewis, 36, has had amblyopia in
his left eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/25 and in the left, 20/200.
Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘It is my opinion that
Mr. John Lewis has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Lewis reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating
495,000 miles and tractor-trailer
combinations for 41⁄2 years,
accumulating 600,000 miles. He holds a
Class D operator’s license from South
Carolina. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
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Patrick E. Martin
Mr. Martin, 53, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since birth. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/200 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2006, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘Mr. Martin has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks of a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Martin reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 37 years,
accumulating 1 million miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 19 years,
accumulating 1.6 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Washington.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Leland K. McAlhaney
Mr. McAlhaney, 57, has had
amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/70 and in
the left, 20/30. His optometrist
examined him in 2006 and noted, ‘‘It is
my professional opinion that Mr.
McAlhaney has the vision and visual
performance to safely operate a
commercial vehicle on public roads.’’
Mr. McAlhaney reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 30 years,
accumulating 600,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years,
accumulating 490,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Indiana. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
William C. Mohr
Mr. Mohr, 51, has had amblyopia in
his right eye due to an injury sustained
as a child. The best corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is light perception
and in the left, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2006, his optometrist
noted, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr. Mohr has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Mohr reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 25 years,
accumulating 794,200 miles, and buses
for 1 year, accumulating 25,000 miles.
He holds a Class B CDL from Delaware.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Roger Moody
Mr. Moody, 54, has a corneal scar in
his right eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained more than 20 years ago. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/50 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2006, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘This condition
is stable, and in my opinion, he has
sufficient visual acuity and peripheral
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acuity to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Moody reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 20 years,
accumulating 420,000 miles, tractortrailer combinations for 7 years,
accumulating 112,000 miles, and buses
for 14 years, accumulating 2,800 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Maryland.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Larry A. Nienhuis
Mr. Nienhuis, 58, has had aphakia in
his left eye since 1985. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20 and in the left, count-fingervision at one foot. Following an
examination in 2006, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘In my medical
opinion, Mr. Nienhuis does have
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Nienhuis reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 19 years,
accumulating 140,600 miles and tractortrailer combinations for 11 years,
accumulating 704,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Michigan. 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 15 mph.
Corey L. Paraf
Mr. Paraf, 43, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/100 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2006, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘In my expert
medical opinion, he has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Paraf reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 9 years,
accumulating 72,000 miles. He holds a
Class C operator’s license 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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John J. Pribanic
Mr. Pribanic, 48, has a prosthetic left
eye due to a traumatic injury sustained
as a child. The visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20. Following an examination
in 2005, his optometrist noted, ‘‘Mr.
Pribanic in my professional opinion has
sufficient vision to safely operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Pribanic
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 1 year, accumulating 50,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 12 years, accumulating 900,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Alabama. His driving record for the last
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3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Ronald M. Price
Mr. Price, 63, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/200 and in the left, 20/30.
Following an examination in 2005, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘In my opinion,
he has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Price reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 45
years, accumulating 405,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 45 years,
accumulating 810,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Maryland. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
John P. Raftis
Mr. Raftis, 53, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/60 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘It is my opinion that
Mr. Raftis has more than adequate
vision to perform required driving
tasks.’’ Mr. Raftis reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 14 years,
accumulating 400,400 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years,
accumulating 832,000 miles. 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.
Matthew B. Richardson
Mr. Richardson, 37, has complete loss
of vision in his right eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained as a child.
The visual acuity in his left eye is 20/
20. Following an examination in 2006,
his optometrist noted, ‘‘It is therefore,
my opinion that this patient has
sufficient vision to operate a
commercial motor vehicle.’’ Mr.
Richardson reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 18 years,
accumulating 180,000 miles, tractortrailer combinations for 4 years,
accumulating 340,000 miles, and buses
for 2 years, accumulating 20,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from North
Carolina. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Bruce G. Robinson
Mr. Robinson, 37, has had amblyopia
in his right eye since childhood. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/400 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘I feel Mr. Robinson
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has sufficient vision to drive a
commercial vehicle as he has been
doing so for many years now.’’ Mr.
Robinson reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 16 years,
accumulating 104,320 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years,
accumulating 260,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Kentucky. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Alton M. Rutherford
Mr. Rutherford, 50, has aphakia in his
right eye due to a traumatic injury he
sustained in 1988. The visual acuity in
his right eye is 20/100 and in the left,
20/20. Following an examination in
2006, his ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘In my
medical opinion as a board certified
ophthalmologist, Mr. Rutherford has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Rutherford reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 10
years, accumulating 120,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years,
accumulating 108,000 miles. 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.
Wayne N. Savoy
Mr. Savoy, 53, has complete loss of
vision in his right eye due to a traumatic
injury he sustained as a child. The
visual acuity in his left eye is 20/20.
Following an examination in 2005, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘His central and
peripheral visions are certainly
sufficient to perform the driving task
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Savoy reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 26 years,
accumulating 936,000 miles. He holds a
Class D operator’s license from
Oklahoma. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Richard A. Schneider
Mr. Schneider, 56, has had amblyopia
in his left eye since childhood. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20
and in the left, 20/100. Following an
examination in 2006, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘Given his 20/
20 vision, I do believe he has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Schneider reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 23 years,
accumulating 149,500 miles, tractortrailer combinations for 5 years,
accumulating 25,000 miles, and buses
for 81/2 years, accumulating 161,500
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miles. He holds a Class B CDL from
Minnesota. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Joseph B. Shaw, Jr.
Mr. Shaw, 34, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/100 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2006, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘In my opinion,
Joseph Bernard Shaw, Jr. has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Shaw reported that he has
driven tractor-trailer combinations for 3
years, accumulating 600,000 miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Virginia. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
David. W. Skillman
Mr. Skillman, 45, has retinal scarring
due to toxoplasmosis in his right eye
sustained more than 20 years ago. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/400 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2006, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘He has been driving
commercially for many years, and he
has sufficient vision to continue as a
commercial driver.’’ Mr. Skillman
reported that he has driven tractortrailer combinations for 20 years,
accumulating 1.3 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Washington.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and one conviction for
moving violations in a CMV, failure to
keep in proper lane.
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Thomas G. Smith
Mr. Smith, 45, has a prosthetic right
eye due to a retinal detachment in 1978.
The best corrected visual acuity in his
left eye is 20/30. Following an
examination in 2005, his optometrist
noted, ‘‘Has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Smith
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 8 years, accumulating 180,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 11 years, accumulating 286,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
North Carolina. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Sandra J. Sperling
Ms. Sperling, 61, has had amblyopia
in her left eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in her right eye
is 20/25 and in the left, 20/200.
Following an examination in 2005, her
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ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘It is my
medical opinion that Ms. Sperling, 60years-old, has adapted well to her
amblyopia and has sufficient vision to
perform driving tasks that she has been
performing for numerous years in a
commercial vehicle.’’ Ms. Sperling
reported that she has driven buses for 35
years, accumulating 630,000 miles. She
holds a Class B CDL from Washington.
Her driving record for the last 3 years
shows one crash and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Kenneth C. Steele
Mr. Steele, 54, has had amblyopia in
his left eye since birth. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20 and in the left, 20/200.
Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr.
Steele has sufficient vision to perform
driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Steele
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 2 years, accumulating 100,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 10 years, accumulating 1 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Texas. His driving record for the last 3
years shows one crash and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Ryan K. Steelman
Mr. Steelman, 39, has had amblyopia
in his right eye since birth. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/80 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2006, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘It is my opinion that
Ryan’s vision is sufficient to perform
commercial driving tasks.’’ Mr.
Steelman reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 15 years,
accumulating 300,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 12 years,
accumulating 480,000 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.
Paul D. Totty
Mr. Totty, 37, has had a macular hole
in his left eye due to vitreous traction
since childhood. The best corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20
and in the left, 20/200. Following an
examination in 2006, his optometrist
noted, ‘‘Patient has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Totty reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 10 years,
accumulating 120,000 miles. He holds a
Class D operator’s license from
Arkansas. His driving record for the last
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3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Charles V. Tracey
Mr. Tracey, 63, has had amblyopia in
his left eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20 and in the left, 20/100.
Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr.
Tracey has sufficient vision to perform
driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Tracey
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 45 years, accumulating
786,915 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.
Duane L. Tysseling
Mr. Tysseling, 56, has had
keratoconus in his right eye since 1985.
The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/50 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘It is my opinion that
Duane does have sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Tysseling reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 11/2 years,
accumulating 45,000 miles, and tractortrailer combinations for 21 years,
accumulating 525,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Richard A. Westfall
Mr. Westfall, 48, has coloboma of the
right eye since birth. The best corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is countfinger-vision at one foot and in the left,
20/20. Following an examination in
2005, his optometrist noted, ‘‘In my
opinion, judging from his examination
and these tests, along with his
longstanding excellent driving record,
he has sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Westfall
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 6 years, accumulating 420,000
miles and tractor-trailer combinations
for 20 years, accumulating 2 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Ohio. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Leonard R. Wilson
Mr. Wilson, 59, has had amblyopia in
his left eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20 and in the left, 20/200.
Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr.
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Wilson has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Wilson
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 35 years, accumulating
175,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL
from New Hampshire. 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. 31136(e)
and 31315, FMCSA requests public
comment from all interested persons on
the exemption petitions described in
this Notice. The Agency will consider
all comments received before the close
of business July 3, 2006. Comments will
be available for examination in the
docket at the location listed under the
ADDRESSES section of this Notice. The
Agency will file comments received
after the comment closing date in the
public docket, and will consider them to
the extent practicable. In addition to late
comments, FMCSA will also continue to
file, in the public docket, relevant
information that becomes available after
the comment closing date. Interested
persons should monitor the public
docket for new material.
Issued on: May 26, 2006.
Pamela M. Pelcovits,
Acting Associate Administrator, Policy and
Program Development.
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BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA–2003–16612; Notice 3]
Decision That Nonconforming 2002
Ferrari Spider and Coupe Passenger
Cars Manufactured From September 1,
2002 Through December 31, 2002 Are
Eligible for Importation
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AGENCY: National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of decision by the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration that nonconforming
2002 Ferrari Spider and Coupe
passenger cars manufactured from
September 1, 2002 through December
31, 2002 are eligible for importation.
SUMMARY: This document announces a
decision by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
that certain 2002 Ferrari Spider and
Coupe passenger cars manufactured
from September 1, 2002 through
December 31, 2002 that were not
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originally manufactured to comply with
all applicable Federal motor vehicle
safety standards (FMVSS) are eligible
for importation into the United States
because they are substantially similar to
vehicles originally manufactured for
importation into and sale in the United
States and that were certified by their
manufacturer as complying with the
safety standards (the U.S. certified
version of the 2002 Ferrari Spider and
Coupe passenger car manufactured from
September 1, 2002 through December
31, 2002), and they are capable of being
readily altered to conform to the
standards.
DATES: This decision was effective April
1, 2004. The agency notified the
petitioner at that time that the subject
vehicles are eligible for importation.
This document provides public notice
of the eligibility decision.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Coleman Sachs, Office of Vehicle Safety
Compliance, NHTSA (202–366–3151).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), a
motor vehicle that was not originally
manufactured to conform to all
applicable FMVSS shall be refused
admission into the United States unless
NHTSA has decided that the motor
vehicle is substantially similar to a
motor vehicle originally manufactured
for importation into and sale in the
United States, certified as required
under 49 U.S.C. 30115, and of the same
model year as the model of the motor
vehicle to be compared, and is capable
of being readily altered to conform to all
applicable FMVSS.
Petitions for eligibility decisions may
be submitted by either manufacturers or
importers who have registered with
NHTSA pursuant to 49 CFR part 592. As
specified in 49 CFR 593.7, NHTSA
publishes notice in the Federal Register
of each petition that it receives, and
affords interested persons an
opportunity to comment on the petition.
At the close of the comment period,
NHTSA decides, on the basis of the
petition and any comments that it has
received, whether the vehicle is eligible
for importation. The agency then
publishes this decision in the Federal
Register.
Automobile Concepts, Inc. of North
Miami, Florida (‘‘AMC’’) (Registered
Importer 01–278), petitioned NHTSA to
decide whether 2002 Ferrari Spider and
Coupe passenger cars manufactured
from September 1, 2002 through
December 31, 2002 are eligible for
importation into the United States.
NHTSA published a notice of the
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petition on December 11, 2003 (68 FR
69125) to afford an opportunity for
public comment. The reader is referred
to that notice for a thorough description
of the petition.
One substantive comment was
received in response to the notice of
petition, from Ferrari North America,
Inc. (FNA), the U.S. representative of
the vehicle’s original manufacturer.
FNA’s comment addressed issues it
believed AMC had overlooked in
describing alterations needed to
conform 2002 Ferrari Spider and Coupe
passenger cars manufactured from
September 1, 2002 through December
31, 2002 models to certain of the
FMVSS. FNA observed that the nonU.S. certified 2002 Ferrari 360 passenger
cars that are the subject of the instant
petition (i.e., those manufactured from
September 1, 2002 through December
31, 2002), are identical, with respect to
their conformance to applicable FMVSS,
to the nonconforming 2002 Ferrari 360
passenger cars manufactured before
September 1, 2002 that NHTSA has
previously decided to be eligible for
importation, as reflected in a notice of
decision published on April 3, 2003 at
68 FR 16346 (Docket No. NHTSA–2002–
13219). As a consequence, FNA
contended that if the agency were to
grant import eligibility to 2002 Ferrari
360 passenger cars manufactured from
September 1, 2002 through December
31, 2002, that decision would have to be
made on the same basis as the decision
to grant import eligibility to the 2002
models manufactured before September
1, 2002.
The agency accorded AMC an
opportunity to respond to the issues
raised by FNA. FNA’s comments,
AMC’s responses, and NHTSA’s
analysis are set forth below for each of
the issues that FNA raised.
(1) FMVSS No. 201 Occupant
Protection in Interior Impact: The
petition identified a number of interior
trim components in the non-U.S.
certified model that must be replaced
with U.S.-model components or
modified to meet the standard. FNA
identified 16 interior trim components
that are not found in the non-U.S.
certified model and stated that all of
these should be replaced with U.S.model components. FNA also requested
additional information concerning the
petitioner’s proposed substitution of
occupant interior components
purchased from another RI. FNA
expressed the belief that an RI
responsible for certifying a vehicle
cannot rely on components
manufactured by another RI when
conforming the vehicle, whether or not
the components have been shown to
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2006-24783]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 47 individuals
for exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations. If granted, the exemptions would enable these
individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs)
in interstate commerce without meeting the Federal vision standard.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 3, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Department of
Transportation (DOT) Docket Management System (DMS) Docket Number
FMCSA-2006-24783 using any of the following methods:
Web site: https://dmses.dot.gov/submit. 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.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and
docket number for this Notice. 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 for further
information.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to https://dms.dot.gov at any time or 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. The DMS is available 24 hours each day, 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 on-line.
Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477; Apr. 11, 2000). This
information is also available at https://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Chief, Physical
Qualifications Division, (202) 366-4001, maggi.gunnels@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 8301,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, 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.'' FMCSA can renew exemptions
at the end of each 2-year period. The 47 individuals listed in this
Notice each have 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 statute.
Qualifications of Applicants
Jawad K. Al-Shaibani
Mr. Al-Shaibani, age 43, has a prosthetic right eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained in 1989 that caused a retinal detachment.
The best corrected visual acuity in his left eye 20/20. Following an
examination in 2006, his optometrist noted, ``He has sufficient vision
for driving commercial vehicles.'' Mr. Al-Shaibani reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating 280,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years, accumulating 100,000 miles.
He holds a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from Washington.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Kenneth J. Bernard
Mr. Bernard, 54, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The visual acuity in his right eye is count-finger-vision and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``With these results, I have found Mr. Bernard's vision
sufficient enough to perform driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bernard reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 34 years, accumulating 889,440 miles. He holds a Class D
Chauffeur's license from Louisiana. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Allen G. Bors
Mr. Bors, 65, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his left eye
is 20/15. Following an examination in 2006, his ophthalmologist noted,
``In my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bors
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 44 years, accumulating
499,972 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years,
accumulating 99,996 miles. 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.
Douglas L. Brazil
Mr. Brazil, 56, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in the
left, 20/15. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted,
``Douglas Brazil has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Brazil reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 70,200 miles,
tractor-trailer combinations for 19 years, accumulating 1.8 million
miles, and buses for 5 years, accumulating 130,000 miles. He holds a
Class C CDL from Georgia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
John E. Breslin
Mr. Breslin, 39, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/200.
Following an
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examination in 2006, his optometrist noted, ``I feel that John presents
adequate vision for operating a commercial vehicle safely.'' Mr.
Breslin reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years,
accumulating 300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 20
years, accumulating 1.1 million miles. 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.
Marcus S. Burkholder
Mr. Burkholder, 71, has a cataract in his left eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained in 1950. The best corrected visual acuity in
his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, light perception. Following an
examination in 2005, his optometrist noted, ``Despite having no usable
vision in his left eye, Mr. Burkholder has normal correctable vision in
his right eye and in my opinion with glasses should be able to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Burkholder reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years,
accumulating 450 miles, and buses for 13 years, accumulating 65,000
miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Michigan. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Raymond L. Brush
Mr. Brush, 52, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic injury sustained in 1978 that caused optic neuropathy. The
best corrected visual acuity in his left eye is 20/25. Following an
examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist noted, ``In my opinion, this
patient has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Brush reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating 126,000 miles. He holds a
Class D operator's license from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Scott F. Chalfant
Mr. Chalfant, 38, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted,
``It is my opinion that Mr. Chalfant has adequate vision for operating
a commercial vehicle given the findings of my examination.'' Mr.
Chalfant reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years,
accumulating 140,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Delaware. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Leroy A. Chambers
Mr. Chambers, 50, has a prosthetic left eye due to anophthalmia
since 2002. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20. Following an
examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist noted, ``He has very good
experience as a commercial driver, and I believe he can safely continue
in his job with his current visual status''. Mr. Chambers reported that
he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years, accumulating
1.6 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 in a CMV, failure to obey a traffic sign.
Harvis P. Cosby
Mr. Cosby, 55, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100 and in the left, 20/15.
Following an examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist noted, ``It is my
professional opinion that this patient should have sufficient vision
and visual field to perform the tasks of operating a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Cosby reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12
years, accumulating 408,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 20
years, accumulating 1.3 million miles, and buses for 5 years,
accumulating 120,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maryland. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Joseph H. Fowler
Mr. Fowler, 70, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400 and in the
left, 20/25. Following an examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``In my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform
driving tasks while operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Fowler
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating
200,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years,
accumulating 2.8 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Francisco Espinal
Mr. Espinal, 42, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due
to a traumatic injury sustained in 1984. The best corrected visual
acuity in his left eye is 20/15. Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ``Mr. Espinal has excellent vision in his left eye.
I feel that he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Espinal reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 266,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 7 years, accumulating 21,000
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.
Brian G. Hagen
Mr. Hagen, 34, has loss of vision in his left eye due to a
traumatic injury he sustained in 1990. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/400. Following an
examination in 2006, his optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion,
Brian Hagen has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hagen reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 46,800 miles. He holds
a Class C operator's license from Illinois. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation
in a CMV, failure to obey a traffic sign.
Edward J. Hess, Jr.
Mr. Hess, 56, has retinal detachment in his left eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, hand-movement-vision at four
feet. Following an examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist noted, ``It
is my medical opinion that Mr. Hess has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hess
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating
45,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from New Hampshire. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Ralph E. Holmes
Mr. Holmes, 57, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted,
``Ralph Holmes has sufficient vision to drive a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Holmes reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years,
accumulating 595,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maryland. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no
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crashes and one conviction for driving a CMV in violation of license
restriction.
Timothy B. Hummel
Mr. Hummel, 49, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic injury he sustained in 2000. The visual acuity in his left
eye is 20/25. Following an examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``I certify that in my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision
to perform the driving task required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Hummel reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for
8 years, accumulating 800,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Larry L. Jarvis
Mr. Jarvis, 65, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic injury he sustained as a child. The best corrected visual
acuity in his left eye is 20/25. Following an examination in 2006, his
optometrist noted, ``Based on years of adaptation, Mr. Jarvis is
visually qualified to continue in his profession as a commercial
driver.'' Mr. Jarvis reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3
years, accumulating 135,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Charles E. Johnston
Mr. Johnston, 46, has a macular scar in his right eye due to a
toxoplasmosis infection sustained as a child. The best corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in the left, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2006, his ophthalmologist noted, ``The vision loss in
the right eye is long-standing and was present when the patient began
to drive. Thus I feel he is capable of driving commercial vehicles as
he had in the past.'' Mr. Johnston reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 7\1/2\ years, accumulating 138,750 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 7\1/2\ years, accumulating 11,250 miles. 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.
Volga Kirkwood
Mr. Kirkwood, 46, had his left eye enucleated due to a traumatic
injury he sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his optometrist
noted, ``I have confidence that vision is not impaired in his right eye
and his monocular field of vision is adequate to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Kirkwood reported that he has driven straight trucks for
23 years, accumulating 1.3 million miles. He holds a Class B CDL from
Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Richard M. Kriege
Mr. Kriege, 69, has corneal scaring and retinal detachment in his
right eye due to an injury he sustained in 1985. The best corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70 and in the left, 20/15.
Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted, ``In my
medical opinion, and that of Dr. Mathews, he has sufficient binocular
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Kriege reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 40 years, accumulating 3.2 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.
David C. Leoffler
Mr. Leoffler, 42, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15
and in the left, 20/400. Following an examination in 2006, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my medical opinion, my patient, David
Leoffler has sufficient vision to perform the driving task required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Leoffler reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 160,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years, accumulating 680,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from California. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
John C. Lewis
Mr. Lewis, 36, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25 and in the
left, 20/200. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted,
``It is my opinion that Mr. John Lewis has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lewis
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating
495,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 4\1/2\ years,
accumulating 600,000 miles. He holds a Class D operator's license from
South Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Patrick E. Martin
Mr. Martin, 53, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his optometrist noted,
``Mr. Martin has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks of a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Martin reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 37 years, accumulating 1 million miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 19 years, accumulating 1.6 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Washington. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Leland K. McAlhaney
Mr. McAlhaney, 57, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70
and in the left, 20/30. His optometrist examined him in 2006 and noted,
``It is my professional opinion that Mr. McAlhaney has the vision and
visual performance to safely operate a commercial vehicle on public
roads.'' Mr. McAlhaney reported that he has driven straight trucks for
30 years, accumulating 600,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 20 years, accumulating 490,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Indiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
William C. Mohr
Mr. Mohr, 51, has had amblyopia in his right eye due to an injury
sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is light perception and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in
2006, his optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. Mohr has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Mohr reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25
years, accumulating 794,200 miles, and buses for 1 year, accumulating
25,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Delaware. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Roger Moody
Mr. Moody, 54, has a corneal scar in his right eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained more than 20 years ago. The best corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2006, his ophthalmologist noted, ``This
condition is stable, and in my opinion, he has sufficient visual acuity
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acuity to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Moody reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20
years, accumulating 420,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 7
years, accumulating 112,000 miles, and buses for 14 years, accumulating
2,800 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maryland. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Larry A. Nienhuis
Mr. Nienhuis, 58, has had aphakia in his left eye since 1985. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left,
count-finger-vision at one foot. Following an examination in 2006, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Nienhuis does have
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Nienhuis reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 19 years, accumulating 140,600 miles and tractor-trailer
combinations for 11 years, accumulating 704,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Michigan. 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 15 mph.
Corey L. Paraf
Mr. Paraf, 43, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``In my expert medical opinion, he has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Paraf reported that he has driven straight trucks for 9 years,
accumulating 72,000 miles. He holds a Class C operator's license from
Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
John J. Pribanic
Mr. Pribanic, 48, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
injury sustained as a child. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted, ``Mr.
Pribanic in my professional opinion has sufficient vision to safely
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Pribanic reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 1 year, accumulating 50,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 12 years, accumulating 900,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Alabama. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Ronald M. Price
Mr. Price, 63, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in the
left, 20/30. Following an examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``In my opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Price reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 45 years, accumulating 405,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 45 years, accumulating
810,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maryland. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
John P. Raftis
Mr. Raftis, 53, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted,
``It is my opinion that Mr. Raftis has more than adequate vision to
perform required driving tasks.'' Mr. Raftis reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 400,400 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years, accumulating 832,000 miles.
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.
Matthew B. Richardson
Mr. Richardson, 37, has complete loss of vision in his right eye
due to a traumatic injury sustained as a child. The visual acuity in
his left eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his
optometrist noted, ``It is therefore, my opinion that this patient has
sufficient vision to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr.
Richardson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 18 years,
accumulating 180,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years,
accumulating 340,000 miles, and buses for 2 years, accumulating 20,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Bruce G. Robinson
Mr. Robinson, 37, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400
and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ``I feel Mr. Robinson has sufficient vision to drive
a commercial vehicle as he has been doing so for many years now.'' Mr.
Robinson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 16 years,
accumulating 104,320 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 13
years, accumulating 260,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Alton M. Rutherford
Mr. Rutherford, 50, has aphakia in his right eye due to a traumatic
injury he sustained in 1988. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
100 and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my medical opinion as a board certified
ophthalmologist, Mr. Rutherford has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Rutherford reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years,
accumulating 120,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 3
years, accumulating 108,000 miles. 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.
Wayne N. Savoy
Mr. Savoy, 53, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic injury he sustained as a child. The visual acuity in his
left eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2005, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``His central and peripheral visions are
certainly sufficient to perform the driving task required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Savoy reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 26 years, accumulating 936,000 miles. He holds a Class D
operator's license from Oklahoma. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Richard A. Schneider
Mr. Schneider, 56, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left,
20/100. Following an examination in 2006, his ophthalmologist noted,
``Given his 20/20 vision, I do believe he has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Schneider reported that he has driven straight trucks for 23 years,
accumulating 149,500 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years,
accumulating 25,000 miles, and buses for 81/2 years, accumulating
161,500
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miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Minnesota. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Joseph B. Shaw, Jr.
Mr. Shaw, 34, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, Joseph Bernard Shaw, Jr. has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Shaw reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 3
years, accumulating 600,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
David. W. Skillman
Mr. Skillman, 45, has retinal scarring due to toxoplasmosis in his
right eye sustained more than 20 years ago. The best corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/400 and in the left, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2006, his optometrist noted, ``He has been driving
commercially for many years, and he has sufficient vision to continue
as a commercial driver.'' Mr. Skillman reported that he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 1.3 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction for moving
violations in a CMV, failure to keep in proper lane.
Thomas G. Smith
Mr. Smith, 45, has a prosthetic right eye due to a retinal
detachment in 1978. The best corrected visual acuity in his left eye is
20/30. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted, ``Has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 8 years, accumulating 180,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 11 years, accumulating 286,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Sandra J. Sperling
Ms. Sperling, 61, has had amblyopia in her left eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in her right eye is 20/25
and in the left, 20/200. Following an examination in 2005, her
ophthalmologist noted, ``It is my medical opinion that Ms. Sperling,
60-years-old, has adapted well to her amblyopia and has sufficient
vision to perform driving tasks that she has been performing for
numerous years in a commercial vehicle.'' Ms. Sperling reported that
she has driven buses for 35 years, accumulating 630,000 miles. She
holds a Class B CDL from Washington. Her driving record for the last 3
years shows one crash and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Kenneth C. Steele
Mr. Steele, 54, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left,
20/200. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted, ``In
my opinion, Mr. Steele has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Steele reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 100,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 1 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows one crash and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Ryan K. Steelman
Mr. Steelman, 39, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his optometrist noted,
``It is my opinion that Ryan's vision is sufficient to perform
commercial driving tasks.'' Mr. Steelman reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 12 years, accumulating 480,000 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.
Paul D. Totty
Mr. Totty, 37, has had a macular hole in his left eye due to
vitreous traction since childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in
his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/200. Following an
examination in 2006, his optometrist noted, ``Patient has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Totty reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10
years, accumulating 120,000 miles. He holds a Class D operator's
license from Arkansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Charles V. Tracey
Mr. Tracey, 63, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the
left, 20/100. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, Mr. Tracey has sufficient vision to perform driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Tracey reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 45 years, accumulating 786,915
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.
Duane L. Tysseling
Mr. Tysseling, 56, has had keratoconus in his right eye since 1985.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted,
``It is my opinion that Duane does have sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Tysseling reported that he has driven straight trucks for 11/2 years,
accumulating 45,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 21
years, accumulating 525,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Richard A. Westfall
Mr. Westfall, 48, has coloboma of the right eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is count-finger-vision at
one foot and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, judging from his examination and
these tests, along with his longstanding excellent driving record, he
has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Westfall
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating
420,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years,
accumulating 2 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Leonard R. Wilson
Mr. Wilson, 59, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the
left, 20/200. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, Mr.
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Wilson has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Wilson reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 175,000 miles. He holds a
Class B CDL from New Hampshire. 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. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions
described in this Notice. The Agency will consider all comments
received before the close of business July 3, 2006. Comments will be
available for examination in the docket at the location listed under
the ADDRESSES section of this Notice. The Agency will file comments
received after the comment closing date in the public docket, and will
consider them to the extent practicable. In addition to late comments,
FMCSA will also continue to file, in the public docket, relevant
information that becomes available after the comment closing date.
Interested persons should monitor the public docket for new material.
Issued on: May 26, 2006.
Pamela M. Pelcovits,
Acting Associate Administrator, Policy and Program Development.
[FR Doc. E6-8588 Filed 6-1-06; 8:45 am]
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