Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision, 603-605 [2014-30931]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 3 / Tuesday, January 6, 2015 / Notices comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–CBOE– 2014–094 and should be submitted on or before January 27, 2015. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.27 Brent J. Fields, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–30893 Filed 1–5–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8995] Determination Under Section 7012 of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2014 Relating to Assistance to Somalia Dated: May 5, 2014. Heather Higginbottom, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources. Editorial Note: This document was received for publication by the Office of Federal Register on December 31, 2014. [FR Doc. 2014–30958 Filed 1–5–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–26–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8994] Determination Under Section 7012 of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2014, Relating to Assistance to Zimbabwe Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 7012 of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2014 (Div. K, P.L. 113–76) (SFOAA), E.O. 12163, as amended by E.O. 13346, and Delegation of Authority 245–1, I hereby determine that targeted assistance to Zimbabwe for health, good governance, education, leadership, family planning, agriculture and food security, poverty reduction, livelihoods, and macroeconomic growth including anticorruption efforts, helping victims of trafficking, and combatting trafficking, as well as the continuation of assistance that would have a significant adverse effect on vulnerable populations if suspended, are in the national interest of the United States and thereby waive, with respect to Zimbabwe, the application of section 7012 of the SFOAA for such assistance. This determination shall be reported to Congress and published in the Federal Register. Dated: November 24, 2014. Heather Higginbottom, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources. [FR Doc. 2014–30962 Filed 1–5–15; 8:45 am] tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4710–26–P Pursuant to section 7012 of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2014 (Div. K, P.L. 113–76) (the Act), E. O. 12163, as amended by E. O. 13346, and Delegation of Authority 245–1, I hereby determine assistance to Somalia is in the national interest of the United States and thereby waive, with respect to Somalia, the application of section 7012 of the Act. This Determination shall be reported to Congress and published in the Federal Register. 27 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:38 Jan 05, 2015 Jkt 235001 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8993] In the Matter of the Review of the Designation of Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine—General Command as a Foreign Terrorist Organization Pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act Based upon a review of the Administrative Record assembled in this matter pursuant to Section 219(a)(4)(C) and (b) of the Immigration PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 603 and Nationality Act, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)(4)(C), (b)) (‘‘INA’’), and in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of State concludes that the circumstances that were the basis for the 2008 decision to maintain the designation of the aforementioned organization as a foreign terrorist organization have not changed in such a manner as to warrant revocation of the designation and that the national security of the United States does not warrant a revocation of the designation of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine—General Command. Therefore, the Secretary of State hereby determines that the designation of the aforementioned organization as a foreign terrorist organization, pursuant to Section 219 of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1189), shall be maintained. This determination shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: December 29, 2014. John F. Kerry, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2014–30963 Filed 1–5–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–AD–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2004–17195; FMCSA– 2006–26066; FMCSA–2007–29019; FMCSA– 2010–0201; FMCSA–2010–0287; FMCSA– 2010–0354; FMCSA–2010–0385; FMCSA– 2012–0279] 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 Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 21 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 exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. SUMMARY: This decision is effective January 31, 2015. Comments must be received on or before February 5, 2015. DATES: E:\FR\FM\06JAN1.SGM 06JAN1 604 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 3 / Tuesday, January 6, 2015 / Notices You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. [Docket No. FMCSA–2004–17195; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA–2007– 29019; FMCSA–2010–0201; FMCSA– 2010–0287; FMCSA–2010–0354; FMCSA–2010–0385; FMCSA–2012– 0279], 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 or Courier: 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 number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading below. 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 Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments on-line. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, R.N., Chief, Medical Programs Division, 202–366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:38 Jan 05, 2015 Jkt 235001 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: I. Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption from the vision requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a two-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 procedures for requesting an exemption (including renewals) are set out in 49 CFR part 381. II. Exemption Decision This notice addresses 21 individuals who have requested renewal of their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these 21 applications for renewal on their merits and decided to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are: Gary Alvarez (MA) James M. Brasher (AL) Donald G. Brock, Jr. (NC) Leon C. Flynn (TX) Eugene W. Harnisch (WI) Brett K. Hasty (GA) Garry D. Layton (TX) Boynton L. Manuel (SC) Jimmy R. Mauldin (OK) Patrick J. McMillen (WI) Anthony W. Miller (OH) Rocky Moorhead (NM) Gary L. Nicholas (MI) Lynn R. Schraeder (IA) Ranjodh Singh (CA) Myron A. Smith (MN) Jose M. Suarez (TX) Glen W. Sterling (LA) Ricky Watts (FL) Olen L. Williams, Jr. (TN) Richard L. Zacher (OR) The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions: (1) That each individual has a physical examination every year (a) by an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirements 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 provides 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 PO 00000 Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver’s qualification file and retains a copy of the certification on his/her person while driving for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. Each exemption will be valid for two years unless rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be rescinded 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(e) and 31315. III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon application for additional two-year periods. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each of the 21 applicants has satisfied the entry conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirements (69 FR 17263; 69 FR 31447; 70 FR 44946; 71 FR 43557; 71 FR 63379; 72 FR 1050; 72 FR 58362; 72 FR 67344; 73 FR 42403; 73 FR 78422; 74 FR 57553; 75 FR 38602; 75 FR 54958; 75 FR 69737; 75 FR 70078; 75 FR 72863; 75 FR 77492; 75 FR 79079; 76 FR 1499; 76 FR 2190; 76 FR 5425; 76 FR 70212; 77 FR 60008; 77 FR 68202; 77 FR 71671; 77 FR 74273; 77 FR 74733; 77 FR 76166; 78 FR 800). Each of these 21 applicants has requested renewal of the exemption and has submitted evidence showing that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirement specified at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision impairment is stable. In addition, a review of each record of safety while driving with the respective vision deficiencies over the past two years indicates each applicant continues to meet the vision exemption requirements. These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each driver’s ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each renewal applicant for a period of two years is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. IV. Public Participation and Request for Comments FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and related materials. E:\FR\FM\06JAN1.SGM 06JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 3 / Tuesday, January 6, 2015 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this notice (FMCSA–2004–17195; FMCSA– 2006–26066; FMCSA–2007–29019; FMCSA–2010–0201; FMCSA–2010– 0287; FMCSA–2010–0354; FMCSA– 2010–0385; FMCSA–2012–0279), indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so the Agency can contact you if it has questions regarding your submission. To submit your comment online, got to https://www.regulations.gov and put the docket number, ‘‘FMCSA–2004– 17195; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA– 2007–29019; FMCSA–2010–0201; FMCSA–2010–0287; FMCSA–2010– 0354; FMCSA–2010–0385; FMCSA– 2012–0279’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ When the new screen appears, click on ‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your comment into the text box in the following screen. Choose whether you are submitting your comment as an individual or on behalf of a third party and then submit. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the comment period and may change this notice based on your comments. Viewing Comments and Documents To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number, ‘‘FMCSA–2004–17195; FMCSA–2006– 26066; FMCSA–2007–29019; FMCSA– 2010–0201; FMCSA–2010–0287; FMCSA–2010–0354; FMCSA–2010– 0385; FMCSA–2012–0279’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:38 Jan 05, 2015 Jkt 235001 button choose the document listed to review. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may view the docket online by visiting the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Issued on: December 22, 2014. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2014–30931 Filed 1–5–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration Limitation on Claims Against a Proposed Public Transportation Project Federal Transit Administration (FTA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces final environmental actions taken by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for a project in Douglas County, CO. The purpose of this notice is to announce publicly the environmental decisions by FTA on the subject project and to activate the limitation on any claims that may challenge these final environmental actions. DATES: By this notice, FTA is advising the public of final agency actions subject to Section 139(l) of Title 23, United States Code (U.S.C.). A claim seeking judicial review of FTA actions announced herein for the listed public transportation project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before June 5, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy-Ellen Zusman, Assistant Chief Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, (312) 353–2577 or Terence Plaskon, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Planning and Environment, (202) 366–0442. FTA is located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that FTA has taken final agency actions by issuing certain SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00125 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 605 approvals for the public transportation project listed below. The actions on the project, as well as the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the documentation issued in connection with the project to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and in other documents in the FTA administrative record for the project. Interested parties may contact either the project sponsor or the relevant FTA Regional Office for more information on each project. Contact information for FTA’s Regional Offices may be found at https://www.fta.dot.gov. This notice applies to all FTA decisions on the listed project as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such actions were taken, including, but not limited to, NEPA [42 U.S.C. 4321–4375], Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303], Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 470f], and the Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401–7671q]. This notice does not, however, alter or extend the limitation period for challenges of project decisions subject to previous notices published in the Federal Register. The project and actions that are the subject of this notice are: Project name and location: Southeast Extension, Douglas County, CO. Project sponsor: Regional Transportation District (RTD). Project description: RTD proposes to extend the existing light rail transit alignment and provide new transit service south from the existing end-of-line Lincoln Station in Douglas County, Colorado approximately 2.3 miles to RidgeGate Parkway in the City of Lone Tree, Douglas County, Colorado. The project includes a 2.3-mile, doubletrack light rail extension, three new stations, and a new end-of-line 1,300space parking facility. Final agency actions: No use determination of Section 4(f) resources; Section 106 finding of no adverse effect; projectlevel air quality conformity; and Finding of No Significant Impact, signed October 17, 2014. Supporting documentation: Environmental Assessment, signed August 6, 2014. Dated: December 30, 2014. Elizabeth Riklin, Deputy Associate Administrator Planning and Environment. [FR Doc. 2014–30937 Filed 1–5–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\06JAN1.SGM 06JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-29019; 
FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2010-0287; FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0385; 
FMCSA-2012-0279]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the 
vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 
21 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 
exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to 
or greater than the level of safety maintained without the exemptions 
for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

DATES: This decision is effective January 31, 2015. Comments must be 
received on or before February 5, 2015.

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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. [Docket No. FMCSA-2004-
17195; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-29019; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2010-
0287; FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-2012-0279], 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 or Courier: 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 number for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments 
received without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act 
heading below.
    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 Federal Docket Management System (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 acknowledgement 
page that appears after submitting comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits 
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT 
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information 
the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the 
system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 
www.dot.gov/privacy.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, R.N., Chief, Medical 
Programs Division, 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: 

I. Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption 
from the vision requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to 
drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a two-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 procedures for requesting an exemption (including 
renewals) are set out in 49 CFR part 381.

II. Exemption Decision

    This notice addresses 21 individuals who have requested renewal of 
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has 
evaluated these 21 applications for renewal on their merits and decided 
to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are:

Gary Alvarez (MA)
James M. Brasher (AL)
Donald G. Brock, Jr. (NC)
Leon C. Flynn (TX)
Eugene W. Harnisch (WI)
Brett K. Hasty (GA)
Garry D. Layton (TX)
Boynton L. Manuel (SC)
Jimmy R. Mauldin (OK)
Patrick J. McMillen (WI)
Anthony W. Miller (OH)
Rocky Moorhead (NM)
Gary L. Nicholas (MI)
Lynn R. Schraeder (IA)
Ranjodh Singh (CA)
Myron A. Smith (MN)
Jose M. Suarez (TX)
Glen W. Sterling (LA)
Ricky Watts (FL)
Olen L. Williams, Jr. (TN)
Richard L. Zacher (OR)

    The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions: 
(1) That each individual has a physical examination every year (a) by 
an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the 
better eye continues to meet the requirements 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 provides 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 and retains a copy of the certification on his/her 
person while driving for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, 
State, or local enforcement official. Each exemption will be valid for 
two years unless rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be 
rescinded 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(e) and 31315.

III. Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no 
longer than two years from its approval date and may be renewed upon 
application for additional two-year periods. In accordance with 49 
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each of the 21 applicants has satisfied the 
entry conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision 
requirements (69 FR 17263; 69 FR 31447; 70 FR 44946; 71 FR 43557; 71 FR 
63379; 72 FR 1050; 72 FR 58362; 72 FR 67344; 73 FR 42403; 73 FR 78422; 
74 FR 57553; 75 FR 38602; 75 FR 54958; 75 FR 69737; 75 FR 70078; 75 FR 
72863; 75 FR 77492; 75 FR 79079; 76 FR 1499; 76 FR 2190; 76 FR 5425; 76 
FR 70212; 77 FR 60008; 77 FR 68202; 77 FR 71671; 77 FR 74273; 77 FR 
74733; 77 FR 76166; 78 FR 800). Each of these 21 applicants has 
requested renewal of the exemption and has submitted evidence showing 
that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirement 
specified at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision impairment is 
stable. In addition, a review of each record of safety while driving 
with the respective vision deficiencies over the past two years 
indicates each applicant continues to meet the vision exemption 
requirements. These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting 
each driver's ability to continue to drive safely in interstate 
commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for 
each renewal applicant for a period of two years is likely to achieve a 
level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption.

IV. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and 
related materials.

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Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
notice (FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-29019; FMCSA-
2010-0201; FMCSA-2010-0287; FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-
2012-0279), indicate the specific section of this document to which 
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or 
recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online or by 
fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. 
FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an 
email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so the 
Agency can contact you if it has questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, got to https://www.regulations.gov 
and put the docket number, ``FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-
2007-29019; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2010-0287; FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-
2010-0385; FMCSA-2012-0279'' in the ``Keyword'' box, and click 
``Search.'' When the new screen appears, click on ``Comment Now!'' 
button and type your comment into the text box in the following screen. 
Choose whether you are submitting your comment as an individual or on 
behalf of a third party and then submit. If you submit your comments by 
mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 
8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you 
submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the 
facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or 
envelope. FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during 
the comment period and may change this notice based on your comments.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this 
preamble as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number, 
``FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-29019; FMCSA-2010-
0201; FMCSA-2010-0287; FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-2012-
0279'' in the ``Keyword'' box and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open 
Docket Folder'' button choose the document listed to review. If you do 
not have access to the Internet, you may view the docket online by 
visiting the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground 
floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, 
DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

    Issued on: December 22, 2014.
 Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-30931 Filed 1-5-15; 8:45 am]
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