Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Renewals; Vision, 53583 [E9-25070]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 200 / Monday, October 19, 2009 / Notices Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the exemption of a driver. Issued on: October 8, 2009. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E9–25069 Filed 10–16–09; 8:45 am] 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 September 18, 2009. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding. BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P Conclusion DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–1998–4334; FMCSA– 2000–7165; FMCSA–2002–13411; FMCSA– 2005–20560; FMCSA–2006–25246; FMCSA– 2007–27897] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Renewals; Vision AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: FMCSA previously announced its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 44 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, 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- VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:51 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 220001 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 44 renewal applications, FMCSA renews the Federal vision exemptions for Eddie Alejandro, John W. Black, III. John A. Bridges, Eddie M. Brown, Edward G. Brown, Edwin L. Bupp, Charles E. Castle, Joel C. Conrad, Duane C. Conway, Brian W. Curtis, Roger D. Davidson, Sr., Richard A. Davis, Sr., Robin C. Duckett, Marco A. Esquivel, Tomie L. Estes, Raymond L. Herman, Jesse R. Hillhouse, Jr., Billy R. Holdman, Ray C. Johnson, Terry R. Jones, Randall H. Keil, James A. Kneece, Paul G. Mathes, John T. McWilliams, Robert A. Miller, Stuart T. Miller, James J. Mitchell, Andrew M. Nurnberg, Kenneth R. Pedersen, Joshua R. Perkins, Ronald F. Prezzia, Eligio M. Ramirez, Victor C. Richert, Garry L. Rogers, Craig R. Saari, Jerry L. Schroder, Gerald J. Shamla, Timothy L. Shorey, William C. Smith, Larry D. Steiner, Robert S. Swaen, Anthony T. Truiolo, Gregory A. VanLue, and Kevin W. Wunderlin. 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: October 6, 2009. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E9–25070 Filed 10–16–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P PO 00000 Frm 00122 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53583 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [FMCSA Docket No. FMCSA–2009–0207] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to exempt twenty-four individuals from its rule prohibiting persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. The exemptions will enable these individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. DATES: The exemptions are effective October 19, 2009. The exemptions expire on October 19, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical Programs, (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Room W64–224, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 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. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to https:// www.regulations.gov and/or 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. Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received into any of DOT’s 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, or other entity). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register (65 FR 19477, Apr. 11, 2000). This statement is also available at https://Docketinfo.dot.gov. Background On August 17, 2009, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of Federal diabetes exemption applications from E:\FR\FM\19OCN1.SGM 19OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-1998-4334; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2002-13411; FMCSA-
2005-20560; FMCSA-2006-25246; FMCSA-2007-27897]


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 44 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, 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 September 18, 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 44 renewal applications, FMCSA renews the Federal 
vision exemptions for Eddie Alejandro, John W. Black, III. John A. 
Bridges, Eddie M. Brown, Edward G. Brown, Edwin L. Bupp, Charles E. 
Castle, Joel C. Conrad, Duane C. Conway, Brian W. Curtis, Roger D. 
Davidson, Sr., Richard A. Davis, Sr., Robin C. Duckett, Marco A. 
Esquivel, Tomie L. Estes, Raymond L. Herman, Jesse R. Hillhouse, Jr., 
Billy R. Holdman, Ray C. Johnson, Terry R. Jones, Randall H. Keil, 
James A. Kneece, Paul G. Mathes, John T. McWilliams, Robert A. Miller, 
Stuart T. Miller, James J. Mitchell, Andrew M. Nurnberg, Kenneth R. 
Pedersen, Joshua R. Perkins, Ronald F. Prezzia, Eligio M. Ramirez, 
Victor C. Richert, Garry L. Rogers, Craig R. Saari, Jerry L. Schroder, 
Gerald J. Shamla, Timothy L. Shorey, William C. Smith, Larry D. 
Steiner, Robert S. Swaen, Anthony T. Truiolo, Gregory A. VanLue, and 
Kevin W. Wunderlin.
    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: October 6, 2009.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
[FR Doc. E9-25070 Filed 10-16-09; 8:45 am]
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