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Download as PDF 7658 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 29 / Monday, February 13, 2012 / Notices for 32 years, accumulating 25,600 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maryland. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Lowell S. Johnson Mr. Johnson, 56, has had a prosthetic left eye since 1989. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2011, his optometrist noted, ‘‘In summary it is my expert opinion that Mr. Johnson not only passes but exceeds all requirements for a federal exemption regarding this waiver.’’ Mr. Johnson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating 760,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 38 years, accumulating 950,000. 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. Chet A. Keen Mr. Keen, 52, 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, 20/70. Following an examination in 2011, his optometrist noted, ‘‘It is my professional opinion that Mr. Keen has demonstrated visual ability to safely operate both private and commercial vehicles.’’ Mr. Keen reported that he has driven straight trucks for 11 years, accumulating 440,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Utah. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Julian A. Mancha Mr. Mancha, 38, has had complete loss of vision in his right eye since childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in left eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2011, his optometrist noted, ‘‘In my medical opinion, I certify that Mr. Julian Mancha has sufficient vision to drive and operate commercial vehicles.’’ Mr. Mancha reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 787,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes but one conviction for speeding in a CMV. He exceeded the speed limit by 10 mph. Daniel I. Miller Mr. Miller, 41, has had a pituitary tumor in his left eye since 1982. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in his left eye, from perception only. Following an examination in 2011, his optometrist VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:46 Feb 10, 2012 Jkt 226001 noted, ‘‘In summary, Mr. Miller in my professional opinion, has adequate vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Miller reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 120,000 miles and tractortrailer combinations for 8 years accumulating, 496,000 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. Elijah Mitchell Mr. Mitchell, 42, has a macular scar in his left eye due to a traumatic injury sustained in 1994. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is countfinger vision and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2011, his optometrist noted, ‘‘In my medical opinion, the patient has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial motor vehicle.’’ Mr. Mitchell reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 660,000 miles and tractortrailer combinations for 6 years, accumulating 750,000. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Mr. Quilling, 57, has a damaged retina in his left eye due to a traumatic injury sustained in 1983. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in his left eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2011, his optometrist noted, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr. Quilling has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Quilling reported that he has driven straight trucks for 39 years, accumulating 1.3 million miles. He holds an Operator’s license from Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Donald L. Schaeffer Mr. Schaeffer, 59, 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, light perception. Following an examination in 2011, his optometrist noted, ‘‘Mr. Schaeffer can safely operate a motor vehicle based on his field vision at this time.’’ Mr. Schaeffer reported that he has driven straight trucks for 39 years, accumulating 2.7 million miles. He holds a Class E operator’s license from Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 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 March 14, 2012. 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: February 7, 2012. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2012–3263 Filed 2–10–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Gregory M. Quilling PO 00000 convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Sfmt 4703 [U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA–2011– 0165] Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Request for public comment on extension of a currently approved collection of information. AGENCY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes an existing collection of information for motor vehicle tire and rim labeling requirements for which NHTSA intends to seek renewed OMB approval. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period was published on December 1, 2011 (76 FR 74846). SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13FEN1.SGM 13FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 29 / Monday, February 13, 2012 / Notices Comments must be received on or before March 14, 2012. ADDRESSES: Send comments within 30 days to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503. Attention: NHTSA Desk Officer. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeffrey Woods, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W43–467, NVS–122, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366–6206. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB for approval, it must first publish a document in the Federal Register providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information. The OMB has promulgated regulations describing what must be included in such a document. Under OMB’s regulation (at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must ask for public comment on the following: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) How to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (4) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA published a notice in the Federal Register providing a 60-day comment period, and we received no public comments on the renewal of this information collection (76 FR 74846). Today’s notice provides a 30-day comment period in which public comments on the renewal of this information collection may be submitted to OMB. Title: Tires and Rims Labeling. OMB Control Number: 2127–0503. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection of information. Form Number: This collection of information uses no standard form. erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:46 Feb 10, 2012 Jkt 226001 Abstract: Each tire manufacturer and rim manufacturer must label their tires and rims with applicable safety information. In addition, each vehicle manufacturer must affix a label to each vehicle indicating the designated tire size for the vehicle. These labeling requirements ensure that tires are mounted on the appropriate rims, and that the rims and tires are mounted on the vehicle for which they are intended. Affected Public: Business or other for profit. Estimated Annual Burden: 274,491 hours. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,780. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication of this notice. Issued on: February 8, 2012. Christopher J. Bonanti, Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. [FR Doc. 2012–3303 Filed 2–10–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA–2011– 0164] Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Request for public comment on extension of a currently approved collection of information. AGENCY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7659 reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes an existing collection of information for 49 CFR Part 574, Tire Identification and Recordkeeping, for which NHTSA intends to seek renewed OMB approval. The Federal Register notice with a 60day comment period was published on December 1, 2011 (76 FR 74845). DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 14, 2012. ADDRESSES: Send comments within 30 days to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503. Attention: NHTSA Desk Officer. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeffrey Woods, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W43–467, NVS–122, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366–6206. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB for approval, it must first publish a document in the Federal Register providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of information. The OMB has promulgated regulations describing what must be included in such a document. Under OMB’s regulation (at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must ask for public comment on the following: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) How to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (4) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic submission of responses. In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA published a notice in the Federal Register providing a 60-day comment period, and we received no public comments on the renewal of this information collection (76 FR 74845). Today’s notice provides a 30-day comment period in which public comments on the renewal of this E:\FR\FM\13FEN1.SGM 13FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 29 (Monday, February 13, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7658-7659]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3303]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA-2011-0165]


Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 
Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Request for public comment on extension of a currently approved 
collection of information.

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SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from 
the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit 
public comment on proposed collections of information, including 
extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This 
document describes an existing collection of information for motor 
vehicle tire and rim labeling requirements for which NHTSA intends to 
seek renewed OMB approval. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day 
comment period was published on December 1, 2011 (76 FR 74846).

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DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 14, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Send comments within 30 days to the Office of Information 
and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20503. Attention: NHTSA Desk Officer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeffrey Woods, NHTSA, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Room W43-467, NVS-122, Washington, DC 20590. 
Telephone: (202) 366-6206.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 
before an agency submits a proposed collection of information to OMB 
for approval, it must first publish a document in the Federal Register 
providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with members of 
the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed collection of 
information. The OMB has promulgated regulations describing what must 
be included in such a document. Under OMB's regulation (at 5 CFR 
1320.8(d)), an agency must ask for public comment on the following:
    (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    (3) How to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected;
    (4) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA published a notice in 
the Federal Register providing a 60-day comment period, and we received 
no public comments on the renewal of this information collection (76 FR 
74846). Today's notice provides a 30-day comment period in which public 
comments on the renewal of this information collection may be submitted 
to OMB.
    Title: Tires and Rims Labeling.
    OMB Control Number: 2127-0503.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection of 
information.
    Form Number: This collection of information uses no standard form.
    Abstract: Each tire manufacturer and rim manufacturer must label 
their tires and rims with applicable safety information. In addition, 
each vehicle manufacturer must affix a label to each vehicle indicating 
the designated tire size for the vehicle. These labeling requirements 
ensure that tires are mounted on the appropriate rims, and that the 
rims and tires are mounted on the vehicle for which they are intended.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profit.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 274,491 hours.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,780.
    Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Department, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize 
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology. A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB 
receives it within 30 days of publication of this notice.

    Issued on: February 8, 2012.
Christopher J. Bonanti,
Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. 2012-3303 Filed 2-10-12; 8:45 am]
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