Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Renewals; Vision, 6692 [E9-2758]

Download as PDF 6692 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 10, 2009 / Notices Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical Programs, (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@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: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Electronic Access AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. 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 January 15, 2009. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding. 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 13 renewal applications, FMCSA renews the Federal vision exemptions for Johnny Becerra, Ross E. Burroughs, Lester W. Carter, Christopher L. DePuy, John B. Ethridge, Larry J. Folkerts, Paul W. Hunter, Ray P. Lenz, Michael B. McClure, Francis M. McMullin, Norman Mullins, Harold W. Mumford and David J. Triplett. 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. erowe on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES [Docket No. FMCSA–02–12844; FMCSA–04– 19477; FMCSA–06–26066] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Renewals; Vision ACTION: Notice of final disposition. SUMMARY: FMCSA previously announced its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 13 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. Issued on: February 3, 2009. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E9–2758 Filed 2–9–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Conclusion Issued on: February 3, 2009. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E9–2757 Filed 2–9–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 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 13 renewal applications, FMCSA renews the Federal vision exemptions for Howard F. Breitkreutz, John E. Evenson, Steven C. Humke, Neil W. Jennings, Craig M. Landry, Joe L. Meredith, Jr., Richard W. Nordhausen, Jr., Tony E. Parks, Andrew H. Rusk, Jesse J. Sutton, Kenneth E. Vigue, Jr., David G. Williams, and Richard A. Winslow. 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. 14:17 Feb 09, 2009 Jkt 217001 Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical Programs, (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@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: 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 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 January 15, 2009. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding. PO 00000 Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Petition for Waiver of Compliance In accordance with Part 211 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), notice is hereby given that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a request for a waiver of compliance from certain requirements of its safety standards. The individual petition is described below, including the party seeking relief, the regulatory provisions involved, the nature of the relief being requested, and the petitioner’s arguments in favor of relief. Union Pacific Railroad Company [Docket Number FRA–2008–0166] The Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) seeks a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of 49 CFR Part 218, Railroad Operating Practices. Specifically, UP is requesting a waiver of Blue Signal Requirements as prescribed in 49 CFR 218.25 Workers on a main track, in Kansas City, KS, and Kansas City, MO. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 10, 2009)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-2758]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-02-12844; FMCSA-04-19477; FMCSA-06-26066]


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 13 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, 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:

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 January 15, 2009.

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 13 renewal applications, FMCSA renews the Federal 
vision exemptions for Howard F. Breitkreutz, John E. Evenson, Steven C. 
Humke, Neil W. Jennings, Craig M. Landry, Joe L. Meredith, Jr., Richard 
W. Nordhausen, Jr., Tony E. Parks, Andrew H. Rusk, Jesse J. Sutton, 
Kenneth E. Vigue, Jr., David G. Williams, and Richard A. Winslow.
    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: February 3, 2009.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
[FR Doc. E9-2758 Filed 2-9-09; 8:45 am]
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