Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Renewals; Vision, 52061 [2010-20973]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 163 / Tuesday, August 24, 2010 / Notices 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: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 July 28, 2010 (75 FR 36778). Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES_PART 1 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 60 renewal applications, FMCSA renews the Federal vision exemptions for Jawad K. Al-Shaibani, Harold J. Bartley, Jr., Delmas C. Bergdoll, Kenneth J. Bernard, Allen G. Bors, Brad T. Braegger, Michael C. Branham, John E. Breslin, Trixie L. Brown, Raymond L. Brush, Scott F. Chalfant, Leroy A. Chambers, Harvis P. Cosby, Rodney D. Curtis, Ronald D. Danberry, Norman J. Day, Michael D. DeBerry, John K. DeGolier, Francisco Espinal, William L. Foote, Daniel R. Franks, David W. Grooms, Walter D. Hague, Jr., Spencer N. Haugen, Edward J. Hess, Jr., William G. Hix, Ralph E. Holmes, Bruce A. Homan, Timothy B. Hummel, Fredrick C. Ingles, Lerry L. Jarvis, Michael S. Johannsen, Charles E. Johnston, Harry L. Jones, Mearl C. Kennedy, Aaron C. Lougher, William F. Mack, Patrick E. Martin, Bennet G. Maruska, Leland K. McAlhaney, Bobby G. Minton, Charles J. Morman, Larry A. Nienhuis, Corey L. Paraf, John H. Pribanic, Ronald M. Price, John P. Raftis, Scott D. Russell, Alton M. Rutherford, Charles L. Schnell, Andrew W. Shollett, Joseph B. Shaw, Jr., Wolfgang V. Spekis, Sandra J. Sperling, Ryan K. Steelman, Robert L. Swartz, Jr., Roger A. Thein, Jr., Duane L. Tysseling, Kenneth E. Walker and Richard G. Wendt. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:00 Aug 23, 2010 Jkt 220001 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: August 11, 2010. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. 2010–20974 Filed 8–23–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA– 1999–6480; FMCSA–2001–11426; FMCSA– 2003–14223; FMCSA–2003–16564; FMCSA– 2004–17195; FMCSA–2006–24015; FMCSA– 2006–24783; FMCSA–2008–0021] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Renewals; Vision Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. AGENCY: 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 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. SUMMARY: 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: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Background PO 00000 Frm 00087 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 2, 2010 (75 FR 38602). 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 Manuel A. Almeida, Ronald B. Brown, Thomas L. Corey, Lawrence M. Daley, Brian G. Hagen, Alfred G. Jeffus, Christopher P. Lefler, Michael G. Martin, Charles R. Murphy, Willard L. Riggle, Robert H. Rogers, Jose M. Suarez and Barney J. Wade. 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: August 11, 2010. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. 2010–20973 Filed 8–23–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2000–7006; FMCSA– 7165; FMCSA–2002–12294; FMCSA–2004– 17194; FMCSA–2006–24783; FMCSA–2008– 0106; FMCSA–2008–0174] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. AGENCY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal SUMMARY: Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption for a 2- Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52061 E:\FR\FM\24AUN1.SGM 24AUN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 163 (Tuesday, August 24, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 52061]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-20973]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA-2001-11426; FMCSA-
2003-14223; FMCSA-2003-16564; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2006-24015; 
FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2008-0021]


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 13 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:

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 2, 2010 (75 FR 38602).

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 Manuel A. Almeida, Ronald B. Brown, Thomas L. 
Corey, Lawrence M. Daley, Brian G. Hagen, Alfred G. Jeffus, Christopher 
P. Lefler, Michael G. Martin, Charles R. Murphy, Willard L. Riggle, 
Robert H. Rogers, Jose M. Suarez and Barney J. Wade.
    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: August 11, 2010.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
[FR Doc. 2010-20973 Filed 8-23-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.