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motor carriers, drivers, and
representatives of medical and scientific
associations. Written comments for this
MRB meeting will also be accepted
beginning on September 9, 2008 and
continuing until October 20, 2008, and
should include the docket ID that is
listed in the ADDRESSES section.
During the MRB meeting (1200–1230),
oral comments may be limited
depending on how many persons wish
to comment; and will be accepted on a
first come, first serve basis as requestors
register at the meeting. The comments
must directly address relevant medical
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meeting agenda. For more information,
please view the following Web site:
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Issued on: September 3, 2008.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and
Program Development.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
You may see all the comments online
through the Federal Document
Management System (FDMS) at https://
www.regulations.gov.
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.’’ The statute also
allows the Agency to renew exemptions
at the end of the 2-year period. The
comment period ended on August 20,
2008.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FMCSA received no comments in this
proceeding.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
Conclusion
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Renewals; Vision
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: FMCSA previously
announced its decision to renew the
exemptions from the vision requirement
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations for 11 individuals. FMCSA
has statutory authority to exempt
individuals from the vision requirement
if the exemptions granted will not
compromise safety. The Agency has
reviewed the comments submitted in
response to the previous announcement
and concluded that granting these
exemptions will provide a level of safety
that will be equivalent to, or greater
than, the level of safety maintained
without the exemptions for these
commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
drivers.
Dr.
Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical
Programs, (202) 366–4001,
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W64–
224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
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The Agency has not received any
adverse evidence on any of these drivers
that indicates that safety is being
compromised. Based upon its
evaluation of the 11 renewal
applications, FMCSA renews the
Federal vision exemptions for Manuel
A. Almeida, Ronald B. Brown, Thomas
L. Corey, Brian G. Hagen, Donald E.
Hathaway, John C. Lewis, William R.
Proffitt, Jose M. Suarez, Louis E. Villa,
Jr., Barney J. Wade, and Richard A.
Yeager.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, each renewal exemption will
be valid for 2 years unless revoked
earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will
be revoked if: (1) The person fails to
comply with the terms and conditions
of the exemption; (2) the exemption has
resulted in a lower level of safety than
was maintained before it was granted; or
(3) continuation of the exemption would
not be consistent with the goals and
objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315.
Issued on: September 3, 2008.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and
Program Development.
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Discussion of Comments
[Docket No. FMCSA–99–6480; FMCSA–02–
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Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Diabetes
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for
exemptions from the diabetes standard;
request for comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of
applications from 39 individuals for
exemptions from the prohibition against
persons with insulin-treated diabetes
mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial
motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate
commerce. If granted, the exemptions
would enable these individuals with
ITDM to operate commercial motor
vehicles in interstate commerce.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before October 9, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
bearing the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA–
2008–0267 using any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
Each submission must include the
Agency name and the docket ID for this
Notice. Note that DOT posts all
comments received without change to
https://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information included in a
comment. Please see the Privacy Act
heading below.
Docket: For access to the docket to
read background documents or
comments, go to https://
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Room W12–140 on the ground level of
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-99-6480; FMCSA-02-11714; FMCSA-03-14223; FMCSA-04-
17195; FMCSA-05-21254; FMCSA-06-24015; FMCSA-06-24783]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Renewals; Vision
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
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SUMMARY: FMCSA previously announced its decision to renew the
exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations for 11 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to
exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions
granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has reviewed the
comments submitted in response to the previous announcement and
concluded that granting these exemptions will provide a level of safety
that will be equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety
maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle
(CMV) drivers.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical
Programs, (202) 366-4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W64-224, Washington,
DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Electronic Access
You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document
Management System (FDMS) at https://www.regulations.gov.
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.'' The statute also allows the
Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 2-year period. The comment
period ended on August 20, 2008.
Discussion of Comments
FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding.
Conclusion
The Agency has not received any adverse evidence on any of these
drivers that indicates that safety is being compromised. Based upon its
evaluation of the 11 renewal applications, FMCSA renews the Federal
vision exemptions for Manuel A. Almeida, Ronald B. Brown, Thomas L.
Corey, Brian G. Hagen, Donald E. Hathaway, John C. Lewis, William R.
Proffitt, Jose M. Suarez, Louis E. Villa, Jr., Barney J. Wade, and
Richard A. Yeager.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each renewal
exemption will be valid for 2 years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.
The exemption will be revoked if: (1) The person fails to comply with
the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has
resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was
granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent
with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315.
Issued on: September 3, 2008.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
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