Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision, 54958-54960 [2010-22479]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0201]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Vision
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for
exemptions; request for comments.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces receipt of
applications from 15 individuals for
exemption from the vision requirement
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations. If granted, the exemptions
would enable these individuals to
qualify as drivers of commercial motor
vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce
without meeting the Federal vision
standard.
SUMMARY:
Comments must be received on
or before October 12, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
bearing the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
2010–0201 using any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal
Holidays.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
Instructions: Each submission must
include the Agency name and the
docket numbers for this notice. Note
that all comments received will be
posted without change to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. Please
see the Privacy Act heading below for
further information.
Docket: For access to the docket to
read background documents or
comments, go to https://
www.regulations.gov at any time 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. The
FDMS is available 24 hours each day,
365 days each year. If you want
acknowledgment that we received your
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comments, please include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope or
postcard or print the acknowledgment
page that appears after submitting
comments on-line.
Privacy Act: Anyone may search the
electronic form of all comments
received into any of our 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, etc.).
You may review DOT’s Privacy Act
Statement for the FDMS published in
the Federal Register on January 17,
2008 (73 FR 3316), or you may visit
https://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/
E8-785.pdf.
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 from
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations 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.’’
FMCSA can renew exemptions at the
end of each 2-year period. The 15
individuals listed in this notice have
each requested such an exemption from
the vision requirement in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers
of CMVs in interstate commerce.
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate
the qualifications of each applicant to
determine whether granting an
exemption will achieve the required
level of safety mandated by statute.
Qualifications of Applicants
James B. Bierschbach
Mr. Bierschbach, age 50, has had
amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/15 and in
his left eye, 20/70. Following an
examination in 2010, his optometrist
noted, ‘‘In my medical opinion, this
patient has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle safely.’’ Mr.
Bierschbach reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 22 years,
accumulating 1.3 million miles and
tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years,
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accumulating 525,000 miles. He holds a
Class A Commercial Driver’s License
(CDL) from Minnesota. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
John P. Catalano
Mr. Catalano, 44, has had amblyopia
in his left eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20 and in his left eye, 20/50.
Following an examination in 2010, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘In my medical
opinion, he has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Catalano reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 26 years,
accumulating 1 million miles. He holds
a Class D operator’s license from New
Jersey. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Tyrone O. Friese
Mr. Friese, 61, has had a prosthetic
left eye due to trauma since 1981. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20. Following an examination
in 2010, his optometrist noted, ‘‘In my
medical opinion, Mr. Friese has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Friese reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 44 years,
accumulating 440,000 miles and tractortrailer combinations for 14 years,
accumulating 280,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Minnesota. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Randy M. Lane
Mr. Lane, 46, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is count-finger vision only and in his
left eye, 20/30. Following an
examination in 2010, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘My medical
opinion is that Randy has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Lane reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 15 years,
accumulating 75,000 miles. He holds a
Class B CDL from Pennsylvania. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
one crash, for which he was not cited,
and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Mark E. Lapp
Mr. Lapp, 45, has a prosthetic left eye
due to a traumatic injury sustained in
1990. The best corrected visual acuity in
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his right eye is 20/16. Following an
examination in 2010, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘It is in my
medical opinion that he has sufficient
vision to operate a commercial vehicle.’’
Mr. Lapp reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 23 years,
accumulating 23,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
David S. Matheny
Mr. Matheny, 51, has had amblyopia
in his left eye since birth. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20 and in his left eye, count-finger
vision only. Following an examination
in 2010, his optometrist noted, ‘‘It is my
professional opinion that Mr. David
Matheny’s vision with corrective lenses
is sufficient to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Matheny reported that he
has driven tractor-trailer combinations
for 4 years, accumulating 400,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from
Washington. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
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Frank G. Merrill
Mr. Merrill, 62, has had amblyopia in
his left eye since birth. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20 and in his left eye, count-finger
vision only. Following an examination
in 2010, his optometrist noted, ‘‘In my
opinion, individuals amblyopic in one
and normal peripheral vision function
very well in everyday life and driving,
whether personal or commercial.’’ Mr.
Merrill reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 45 years,
accumulating 450,000 miles and tractortrailer combinations for 45 years,
accumulating 450,000 miles. He holds a
Class D operator’s license from
Oklahoma. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Shannon L. Puckett
Mr. Puckett, 33, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since birth. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/140 and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2010, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘It is my medical
opinion that he does have sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Puckett reported that he
has driven tractor-trailer combinations
for 11 years, accumulating 1.1 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
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Kentucky. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Leo S. Ruiz, Jr.
Mr. Ruiz, 59, has had macular
scarring in his left eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/25 and in his left eye, 20/
200. Following an examination in 2010,
his ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘In my
opinion, Mr. Ruiz has sufficient vision
to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Ruiz reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 2 years, accumulating 100,000
miles and tractor-trailer combinations
for 31 years, accumulating 1.7 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
California. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and one
conviction for a moving violation in a
CMV. He was cited for a cell phone
violation.
Ronald B. Shafer
Mr. Shafer, 66, has had amblyopia in
his left eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20 and in his left eye, 20/400.
Following an examination in 2010, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘Mr. Shafer should
have sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Shafer
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 15 years, accumulating 39,000
miles. He holds a Class C chauffeur’s
license from Michigan. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Thomas M. Sharp
Mr. Sharp, 50, has had a prosthetic
right eye due to trauma since 1982. The
best corrected visual acuity in his left
eye is 20/15. Following an examination
in 2010, his ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘I
expect that Mr. Sharp’s condition will
remain stable and in my opinion, has
more than adequate vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Sharp
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 30 years, accumulating
525,000 miles and tractor-trailer
combinations for 8 years, accumulating
24,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
from Maine. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Ranjodh Singh
Mr. Singh, 30, has had complete loss
of vision in his left eye since childhood
due to trauma. The best corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/20.
Following an examination in 2010, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘In our expert
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opinion, Mr. Singh has sufficient vision
to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Singh reported that he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years,
accumulating 350,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from California. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and one conviction for a
moving violation in a CMV. He
exceeded the speed limit by 11 miles
per hour.
Kenneth M. Sova
Mr. Sova, 48, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/60 and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2010, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘I feel that Mr.
Sova has sufficient peripheral visual
fields and should not affect his ability
to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Sova reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 27 years, accumulating 67,500
miles. He holds an operator’s license
from Indiana. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and one
conviction for a moving violation in a
CMV. He was cited for an improper turn
at an intersection.
Mark A. Thornton
Mr. Thornton, 48, lost his left eye due
to a traumatic injury sustained in 1985.
The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/20. Following an
examination in 2010, his
ophthalmologist noted, ‘‘Mark has been
driving commercially since 1980 and
has sufficient vision in his right eye to
operate a commercial vehicle in the
same way.’’ Mr. Thornton reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 25
years, accumulating 3 million miles and
tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years,
accumulating 3.6 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Washington.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for
a moving violation in a CMV.
Earl L. White, Jr.
Mr. White, 66, has had amblyopia in
his left eye since birth. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/25 and in his left eye, 20/200.
Following an examination in 2010, his
optometrist noted, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr.
White has adequate vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial motor vehicle.’’ Mr. White
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 40 years, accumulating 5.5
million miles. He holds a Class A CDL
from New Hampshire. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and one conviction for a moving
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violation in a CMV. He was cited for
operating a CMV while uninsured.
Request for Comments
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, FMCSA requests public
comment from all interested persons on
the exemption petitions described in
this notice. The Agency will consider all
comments received before the close of
business October 12, 2010. Comments
will be available for examination in the
docket at the location listed under the
ADDRESSES section of this notice. The
Agency will file comments received
after the comment closing date in the
public docket, and will consider them to
the extent practicable. In addition to late
comments, FMCSA will also continue to
file, in the public docket, relevant
information that becomes available after
the comment closing date. Interested
persons should monitor the public
docket for new material.
Issued on: August 28, 2010.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and
Program Development.
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BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
[Docket No. MARAD–2010 0078]
Maritime Administration,
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Invitation for public comments
on a requested administrative waiver of
the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel
IRISH GYPSY.
AGENCY:
As authorized by 46 U.S.C.
12121, the Secretary of Transportation,
as represented by the Maritime
Administration (MARAD), is authorized
to grant waivers of the U.S.-build
requirement of the coastwise laws under
certain circumstances. A request for
such a waiver has been received by
MARAD. The vessel, and a brief
description of the proposed service, is
listed below. The complete application
is given in DOT docket MARAD–2010–
0078 at https://www.regulations.gov.
Interested parties may comment on the
effect this action may have on U.S.
vessel builders or businesses in the U.S.
that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD
determines, in accordance with 46
U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD’s regulations
at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April
30, 2003), that the issuance of the
waiver will have an unduly adverse
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By order of the Maritime Administrator.
Christine Gurland,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
DATES:
Submit comments on or before
October 12, 2010.
Requested Administrative Waiver of
the Coastwise Trade Laws
Comments should refer to
docket number MARAD–2010–0078.
Written comments may be submitted by
hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590. You may also
send comments electronically via the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/
smses.dot.gov/submit/. All comments
will become part of this docket and will
be available for inspection and copying
at the above address between 10 a.m.
and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through
Friday, except federal holidays. An
electronic version of this document and
all documents entered into this docket
is available on the World Wide Web at
https://www.regulations.gov.
AGENCY:
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requested Administrative Waiver of
the Coastwise Trade Laws
SUMMARY:
effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a
business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in
that business, a waiver will not be
granted. Comments should refer to the
docket number of this notice and the
vessel name in order for MARAD to
properly consider the comments.
Comments should also state the
commenter’s interest in the waiver
application, and address the waiver
criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s
regulations at 46 CFR part 388.
Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Maritime
Administration, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Room W21–203,
Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202–
366–5979.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As
described by the applicant the intended
service of the vessel IRISH GYPSY is:
Intended Commercial Use of Vessel:
‘‘Overnight sight seeing charters of
Southeast Alaska Inside Passage, the
North Gulf Coast of Alaska and Alaska’s
Prince William Sound.’’
Geographic Region: ‘‘Northern
Washington and Alaska.’’
Privacy Act
Anyone is able to search the
electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the
name of the individual submitting the
comment (or signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may
review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (Volume
65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78).
Dated: September 1, 2010.
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BILLING CODE 4910–81–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
[Docket No. MARAD–2010 0079]
Maritime Administration,
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Invitation for public comments
on a requested administrative waiver of
the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel
EQUANIMITY.
As authorized by 46 U.S.C.
12121, the Secretary of Transportation,
as represented by the Maritime
Administration (MARAD), is authorized
to grant waivers of the U.S.-build
requirement of the coastwise laws under
certain circumstances. A request for
such a waiver has been received by
MARAD. The vessel, and a brief
description of the proposed service, is
listed below. The complete application
is given in DOT docket MARAD–2010–
0079 at https://www.regulations.gov.
Interested parties may comment on the
effect this action may have on U.S.
vessel builders or businesses in the U.S.
that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD
determines, in accordance with 46
U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD’s regulations
at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April
30, 2003), that the issuance of the
waiver will have an unduly adverse
effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a
business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in
that business, a waiver will not be
granted. Comments should refer to the
docket number of this notice and the
vessel name in order for MARAD to
properly consider the comments.
Comments should also state the
commenter’s interest in the waiver
application, and address the waiver
criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s
regulations at 46 CFR part 388.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
October 12, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to
docket number MARAD–2010–0079.
Written comments may be submitted by
hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590. You may also
send comments electronically via the
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0201]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 15 individuals
for exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations. If granted, the exemptions would enable these
individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs)
in interstate commerce without meeting the Federal vision standard.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 12, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0201 using any of the
following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket numbers for this notice. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below
for further information.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to https://www.regulations.gov at any time 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. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365
days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard
or print the acknowledgment page that appears after submitting comments
on-line.
Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our 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, etc.).
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the FDMS published in
the Federal Register on January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3316), or you may visit
https://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-785.pdf.
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
from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 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.'' FMCSA can renew exemptions at the end
of each 2-year period. The 15 individuals listed in this notice have
each requested such an exemption from the vision requirement in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce.
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of each
applicant to determine whether granting an exemption will achieve the
required level of safety mandated by statute.
Qualifications of Applicants
James B. Bierschbach
Mr. Bierschbach, age 50, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15
and in his left eye, 20/70. Following an examination in 2010, his
optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion, this patient has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle safely.'' Mr. Bierschbach reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 22 years, accumulating 1.3 million miles and tractor-trailer
combinations for 5 years, accumulating 525,000 miles. He holds a Class
A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from Minnesota. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
John P. Catalano
Mr. Catalano, 44, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20
and in his left eye, 20/50. Following an examination in 2010, his
optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Catalano reported that he has driven straight trucks for 26 years,
accumulating 1 million miles. He holds a Class D operator's license
from New Jersey. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Tyrone O. Friese
Mr. Friese, 61, has had a prosthetic left eye due to trauma since
1981. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20.
Following an examination in 2010, his optometrist noted, ``In my
medical opinion, Mr. Friese has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Friese
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 44 years, accumulating
440,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 14 years,
accumulating 280,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Randy M. Lane
Mr. Lane, 46, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is count-finger
vision only and in his left eye, 20/30. Following an examination in
2010, his ophthalmologist noted, ``My medical opinion is that Randy has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lane reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 15 years, accumulating 75,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL
from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one
crash, for which he was not cited, and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Mark E. Lapp
Mr. Lapp, 45, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained in 1990. The best corrected visual acuity in
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his right eye is 20/16. Following an examination in 2010, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``It is in my medical opinion that he has
sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lapp reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 23 years, accumulating 23,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
David S. Matheny
Mr. Matheny, 51, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in his left
eye, count-finger vision only. Following an examination in 2010, his
optometrist noted, ``It is my professional opinion that Mr. David
Matheny's vision with corrective lenses is sufficient to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Matheny
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years,
accumulating 400,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Washington. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Frank G. Merrill
Mr. Merrill, 62, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in his left
eye, count-finger vision only. Following an examination in 2010, his
optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, individuals amblyopic in one and
normal peripheral vision function very well in everyday life and
driving, whether personal or commercial.'' Mr. Merrill reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 45 years, accumulating 450,000 miles and
tractor-trailer combinations for 45 years, accumulating 450,000 miles.
He holds a Class D operator's license from Oklahoma. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Shannon L. Puckett
Mr. Puckett, 33, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/140 and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2010, his optometrist
noted, ``It is my medical opinion that he does have sufficient vision
to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Puckett reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 11 years, accumulating 1.1 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Leo S. Ruiz, Jr.
Mr. Ruiz, 59, has had macular scarring in his left eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25
and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2010, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. Ruiz has sufficient vision
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Ruiz reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 100,000 miles and tractor-
trailer combinations for 31 years, accumulating 1.7 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation in a
CMV. He was cited for a cell phone violation.
Ronald B. Shafer
Mr. Shafer, 66, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in his
left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2010, his optometrist
noted, ``Mr. Shafer should have sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Shafer reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 15 years, accumulating 39,000 miles. He holds a Class C
chauffeur's license from Michigan. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Thomas M. Sharp
Mr. Sharp, 50, has had a prosthetic right eye due to trauma since
1982. The best corrected visual acuity in his left eye is 20/15.
Following an examination in 2010, his ophthalmologist noted, ``I expect
that Mr. Sharp's condition will remain stable and in my opinion, has
more than adequate vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Sharp
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating
525,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years,
accumulating 24,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maine. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Ranjodh Singh
Mr. Singh, 30, has had complete loss of vision in his left eye
since childhood due to trauma. The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2010, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In our expert opinion, Mr. Singh has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Singh reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating 350,000 miles. He holds
a Class A CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV. He
exceeded the speed limit by 11 miles per hour.
Kenneth M. Sova
Mr. Sova, 48, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60 and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2010, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``I feel that Mr. Sova has sufficient peripheral visual fields
and should not affect his ability to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Sova reported that he has driven straight trucks for 27 years,
accumulating 67,500 miles. He holds an operator's license from Indiana.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one
conviction for a moving violation in a CMV. He was cited for an
improper turn at an intersection.
Mark A. Thornton
Mr. Thornton, 48, lost his left eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained in 1985. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is
20/20. Following an examination in 2010, his ophthalmologist noted,
``Mark has been driving commercially since 1980 and has sufficient
vision in his right eye to operate a commercial vehicle in the same
way.'' Mr. Thornton reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25
years, accumulating 3 million miles and tractor-trailer combinations
for 30 years, accumulating 3.6 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL
from Washington. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for a moving violation in a CMV.
Earl L. White, Jr.
Mr. White, 66, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25 and in his left
eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2010, his optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, Mr. White has adequate vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. White
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating
5.5 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Hampshire. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction
for a moving
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violation in a CMV. He was cited for operating a CMV while uninsured.
Request for Comments
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions
described in this notice. The Agency will consider all comments
received before the close of business October 12, 2010. Comments will
be available for examination in the docket at the location listed under
the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The Agency will file comments
received after the comment closing date in the public docket, and will
consider them to the extent practicable. In addition to late comments,
FMCSA will also continue to file, in the public docket, relevant
information that becomes available after the comment closing date.
Interested persons should monitor the public docket for new material.
Issued on: August 28, 2010.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
[FR Doc. 2010-22479 Filed 9-8-10; 8:45 am]
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