Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Renewals; Vision, 4625-4626 [2010-1765]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 18 / Thursday, January 28, 2010 / Notices Application of Multiple Regression Analysis of a Poisson Process,’’ Journal of the American Statistical Association, June 1971). A 1964 California Driver Record Study prepared by the California Department of Motor Vehicles concluded that the best overall crash predictor for both concurrent and nonconcurrent events is the number of single convictions. This study used 3 consecutive years of data, comparing the experiences of drivers in the first 2 years with their experiences in the final year. Applying principles from these studies to the past 3-year record of the 27 applicants, one of the applicants had a traffic violation for speeding, one of the applicants had a traffic violation for failure to obey a traffic sign and another had a traffic violation for failure to yield the right of way to another vehicle, and one applicant was involved in a crash. The applicants achieved this record of safety while driving with their vision impairment, demonstrating the likelihood that they have adapted their driving skills to accommodate their condition. As the applicants’ ample driving histories with their vision deficiencies are good predictors of future performance, FMCSA concludes their ability to drive safely can be projected into the future. We believe that the applicants’ intrastate driving experience and history provide an adequate basis for predicting their ability to drive safely in interstate commerce. Intrastate driving, like interstate operations, involves substantial driving on highways on the interstate system and on other roads built to interstate standards. Moreover, driving in congested urban areas exposes the driver to more pedestrian and vehicular traffic than exists on interstate highways. Faster reaction to traffic and traffic signals is generally required because distances between them are more compact. These conditions tax visual capacity and driver response just as intensely as interstate driving conditions. The veteran drivers in this proceeding have operated CMVs safely under those conditions for at least 3 years, most for much longer. Their experience and driving records lead us to believe that each applicant is capable of operating in interstate commerce as safely as he/she has been performing in intrastate commerce. Consequently, FMCSA finds that exempting these applicants from the vision standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. For this reason, the Agency is granting the exemptions for the 2-year period allowed by 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 to the 27 applicants VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:16 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 220001 listed in the notice of November 19, 2009 (74 FR 60022). We recognize that the vision of an applicant may change and affect his/her ability to operate a CMV as safely as in the past. As a condition of the exemption, therefore, FMCSA will impose requirements on the 27 individuals consistent with the grandfathering provisions applied to drivers who participated in the Agency’s vision waiver program. Those requirements are found at 49 CFR 391.64(b) and include the following: (1) That each individual be physically examined every year (a) by an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a medical examiner who attests that the individual is otherwise physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41; (2) that each individual provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s report to the medical examiner at the time of the annual medical examination; and (3) that each individual provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver’s qualification file, or keep a copy in his/her driver’s qualification file if he/she is selfemployed. The driver must also have a copy of the certification when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 27 exemption applications, FMCSA exempts Teddy S. Bioni, John K. Butler, James J. Coffield, Roy E. Crayne, Ralph G. DeBardi, James A. DuBay, Chad D. Grose, Donald E. Halvorson, Gerald Harrison, Roger D. Kool, Curtis M. Lawless, Michael E. Lindquist, Philip J.C. Locke, Travis J. Luce, Cameron S. McMillen, Carl L. Miles, Rashawn L. Morris, Brian T. Nelson, James C. New, Thomas E. O’Compo, Christopher M. Rivera, Richard J. Robb, Larry L. Sapp, Temesgn H. Teklezig, Robert E. Whitney, Robert D. Williams, and James M. Wood from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), subject to the requirements cited above (49 CFR 391.64(b)). In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each 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 PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4625 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. If the exemption is still effective at the end of the 2-year period, the person may apply to FMCSA for a renewal under procedures in effect at that time. Issued on: January 11, 2010. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. 2010–1766 Filed 1–27–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA– 1999–5748; FMCSA–2001–9258; FMCSA– 2002–12844; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA– 2005–21711] 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 22 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. E:\FR\FM\28JAN1.SGM 28JAN1 4626 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 18 / Thursday, January 28, 2010 / Notices Background DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 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 December 30, 2009 (74 FR 62632). Order Granting a Temporary Exemption From Certain Government Securities Act Provisions and Regulations in Connection With a Request From ICE Trust U.S. LLC Related to Central Clearing of Credit Default Swaps, and Request for Comments 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 22 renewal applications, FMCSA renews the Federal vision exemptions for Thomas E. Adams, Terry J. Aldridge, Lennie D. Baker, Jr., Jerry D. Bridges, William J. Corder, Gary R. Gutschow, Richard J. Hanna, James J. Hewitt, Albert E. Malley, Eugene P. Martin, David L. Menken, Rodney M. Mimbs, Walter F. Moniowczak, William G. Mote, James R. Murphy, Chris A. Ritenour, Ronald L. Roy, Thomas D. Walden, Thomas E. Walsh, Kevin P. Weinhold, Charles M. Wilkins and Thomas A. Wise. 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: January 22, 2010. Charles A. Horan III, Acting Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. 2010–1765 Filed 1–27–10; 8:45 am] mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:16 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 220001 AGENCY: Department of the Treasury, Office of the Under Secretary for Domestic Finance. ACTION: Notice of temporary exemption. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is issuing a temporary exemption from certain Government Securities Act of 1986 provisions and regulations in connection with a request from ICE Trust U.S. LLC to accommodate customer clearing of credit default swaps that reference government securities. Treasury is also soliciting public comment on this order. DATES: Effective Date: January 28, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori Santamorena, Lee Grandy, or Kevin Hawkins, Bureau of the Public Debt, Department of the Treasury, at 202– 504–3632. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is Treasury’s order providing a temporary exemption: I. Introduction Treasury regulates transactions in government securities 1 by government securities brokers 2 and government securities dealers 3 under Section 15C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), as amended by the Government Securities Act of 1986 (GSA). These regulations impose obligations concerning financial responsibility, protection of customer securities and balances, and recordkeeping and reporting. On March 6, 2009, Treasury granted temporary exemptions 4 from certain 1 The term government securities is defined at 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(42). 2 A government securities broker generally is ‘‘any person regularly engaged in the business of effecting transactions in government securities for the account of others,’’ with certain exclusions. 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(43). 3 A government securities dealer generally is ‘‘any person engaged in the business of buying and selling government securities for his own account, through a broker or otherwise,’’ with certain exclusions. 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(44). 4 74 FR 10647, March 11, 2009 Order Granting Temporary Exemptions from Certain Provisions of the Government Securities Act and Treasury’s Government Securities Act Regulations in Connection with a Request on Behalf of ICE US Trust LLC Related to Central Clearing of Credit Default Swaps, and Request for Comments, PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 GSA provisions and regulations to ICE Trust U.S. LLC, formerly ICE US Trust LLC (ICE Trust), certain ICE Trust participants, and certain eligible contract participants (ECPs)5 (the March 6, 2009 order). On December 7, 2009, Treasury extended the expiration date of these exemptions until March 7, 2010 (the December 7, 2009 order),6 in response to a request from ICE Trust (the request).7 ICE Trust also requested that Treasury grant supplemental exemptive relief to permit the clearance of credit default swaps (CDS)8 transactions on behalf of customers of ICE Trust clearing members. ICE Trust requested an exemption for clearing members, including certain entities affiliated with ICE Trust clearing members,9 from provisions of the Exchange Act governing government securities transactions, to the extent such provisions would otherwise apply to such clearing members in regard to cleared CDS.10 available at: https://www.treasurydirect.gov/instit/ statreg/gsareg/gsareq_treasexemptiveorder309.pdf. 5 ECPs are defined in Section 1a(12) of the Commodity Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. 1 et seq. The use of the term ECPs in this order refers to the definition of ECPs as in effect on the date of this order, and excludes persons that are ECPs under Section 1a(12)(C). The temporary exemption provided to ECPs in this order also applies to interdealer brokers that are ECPs. 6 74 FR 64127, December 7, 2009 Order Extending Temporary Exemptions from Certain Government Securities Act Provisions and Regulations in Connection with a Request from ICE Trust U.S. LLC Related to Central Clearing of Credit Default Swaps, available at: https://www.treasurydirect.gov/instit/ statreg/gsareg/ FR_Treasury_Order_ICE_Extension_(12–7–09).pdf. 7 Letter from Kevin McClear, General Counsel, ICE Trust to the Commissioner of the Public Debt, Van Zeck, December 3, 2009, available at https:// www.treasurydirect.gov/instit/statreg/gsareg/ gsareg.htm. 8 A CDS is a bilateral contract between two parties, known as counterparties. The value of this financial contract is based on underlying obligations of a single entity (‘‘reference entity’’) or on a particular security or other debt obligation, or an index of several such entities, securities, or obligations. The obligation of a seller to make payments under a CDS contract is triggered by a default or other credit event as to such entity or entities or such security or securities. Investors may use CDS for a variety of reasons, including to offset or insure against risk in their fixed-income portfolios, to take positions in bonds or in segments of the debt market as represented by an index, or to take positions on the volatility in credit spreads during times of economic uncertainty. 9 ICE Trust stated that, for purposes of its request, an affiliate means an entity that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by, or that is under common control with, a clearing member. 10 For purposes of this order, cleared CDS means a credit default swap that is submitted (or offered, purchased, or sold on terms providing for submission) to ICE Trust, that is offered only to, purchased only by, and sold only to ECPs (as defined in Section 1a(12) of the Commodity Exchange Act as in effect on the date of this order E:\FR\FM\28JAN1.SGM 28JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 18 (Thursday, January 28, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4625-4626]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-1765]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-2001-9258; FMCSA-
2002-12844; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-21711]


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 22 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.

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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 December 30, 2009 (74 FR 62632).

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 22 renewal applications, FMCSA renews the Federal 
vision exemptions for Thomas E. Adams, Terry J. Aldridge, Lennie D. 
Baker, Jr., Jerry D. Bridges, William J. Corder, Gary R. Gutschow, 
Richard J. Hanna, James J. Hewitt, Albert E. Malley, Eugene P. Martin, 
David L. Menken, Rodney M. Mimbs, Walter F. Moniowczak, William G. 
Mote, James R. Murphy, Chris A. Ritenour, Ronald L. Roy, Thomas D. 
Walden, Thomas E. Walsh, Kevin P. Weinhold, Charles M. Wilkins and 
Thomas A. Wise.
    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: January 22, 2010.
Charles A. Horan III,
Acting Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
[FR Doc. 2010-1765 Filed 1-27-10; 8:45 am]
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