Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Renewals; Vision, 12441 [E9-6457]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 55 / Tuesday, March 24, 2009 / Notices CVISN grant applications must be submitted electronically through grants.gov. Awards for approved CVISN grant applications are made on a firstcome, first-served basis. States must provide a match of 50 percent. Application Information for FY 2010 Grants: General information about the FMCSA grant programs is available in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) which can be found on the Internet at https://www.cfda.gov. To apply for funding, applicants must register with grants.gov at https:// www.grants.gov/applicants/getregistered.jsp and submit an application in accordance with instructions provided. Evaluation Factors: The following evaluation factors will be used in reviewing the applications for all FMCSA discretionary grants: (1) Prior performance—Completion of identified programs and goals per the project plan. (2) Effective Use of Prior Grants— Demonstrated timely use and expensing of available funds. (3) Cost Effectiveness—Applications will be evaluated and prioritized on the expected impact on safety relative to the investment of grant funds. Where appropriate, costs per unit will be calculated and compared with national averages to determine effectiveness. In other areas, proposed costs will be compared with historical information to confirm reasonableness. (4) Applicability to announced priorities—If national priorities are included in the grants.gov notice, those grants that specifically address these issues will be given priority consideration. (5) Ability of the applicant to support the strategies and activities in the proposal for the entire project period of performance. Use of innovative approaches in executing a project plan to address identified safety issues. (6) Feasibility of overall program coordination and implementation based upon the project plan. (7) Grant specific evaluation factors as described in the grants.gov application information. Proposed Application Due Dates: For the following grant programs, FMCSA will consider funding complete applications or plans submitted by the following dates: SaDIP Grants—June 1, 2009. CVISN Grants—July 15, 2009. MCSAP Basic and Incentive Grants— August 1, 2009. New Entrant Safety Audit Grants— September 1, 2009. VerDate Nov<24>2008 01:06 Mar 24, 2009 Jkt 217001 Border Enforcement Grants— September 15, 2009. MCSAP High Priority Grants— September 15, 2009. CMV Operator Safety Training Grants—October 1, 2009. CDLIP Grants—November 1, 2009. CDLIS Modernization Grants— November 1, 2009. PRISM Grants—November 15, 2009. FMCSA seeks comments from potential grant applicants on the impacts of this schedule on their ability to develop comprehensive applications and submit them on time. Applications submitted after due dates may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Issued on: March 19, 2009. Anna J. Amos, Acting Associate Administrator for Enforcement and Program Delivery. Terry T. Shelton, Associate Administrator for Research and Information Technology. [FR Doc. E9–6473 Filed 3–23–09; 8:45 am] 12441 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 March 9, 2009. Discussion of Comments BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Conclusion Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 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 19 renewal applications, FMCSA renews the Federal vision exemptions for Kreis C. Baldridge, James L. Baynes, Daniel H. Bungartz, Steven J. Clark, Donald D. Daniels, Michael A. Fouch, Thanh V. Ha, Carl A. Lohrbach, James E. Menz, Jeffrey L. Olson, Chris H. Pederson, Timmy J. Pottebaum, Donnie Riggs, Luis H. Sanchez, Phillip L. Smith, Randall S. Surber, Brian S. Tuttle, Ernest W. Waff, and Joseph W. Wigley. [Docket No. FMCSA–00–7006; FMCSA–06– 26066; FMCSA–06–25246] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Renewals; Vision AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. 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 19 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has 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., PO 00000 Frm 00139 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: March 18, 2009. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E9–6457 Filed 3–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2009)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-00-7006; FMCSA-06-26066; FMCSA-06-25246]


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 19 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to 
exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions 
granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has 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 March 9, 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 19 renewal applications, FMCSA renews the Federal 
vision exemptions for Kreis C. Baldridge, James L. Baynes, Daniel H. 
Bungartz, Steven J. Clark, Donald D. Daniels, Michael A. Fouch, Thanh 
V. Ha, Carl A. Lohrbach, James E. Menz, Jeffrey L. Olson, Chris H. 
Pederson, Timmy J. Pottebaum, Donnie Riggs, Luis H. Sanchez, Phillip L. 
Smith, Randall S. Surber, Brian S. Tuttle, Ernest W. Waff, and Joseph 
W. Wigley.
    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: March 18, 2009.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
[FR Doc. E9-6457 Filed 3-23-09; 8:45 am]
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