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or provisions from which an exemption
is granted. The notice must also specify
the effective period of the exemption
(up to 2 years) and explain the terms
and conditions of the exemption. The
exemption may be renewed.
The current provisions of the FMCSRs
concerning hearing state that a person is
physically qualified to drive a CMV if
that person
First perceives a forced whispered voice in
the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or
without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested
by use of an audiometric device, does not
have an average hearing loss in the better ear
greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz,
and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid
when the audiometric device is calibrated to
American National Standard (formerly ASA
Standard) Z24.5—1951.
49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). This standard was
adopted in 1970, with a revision in 1971
to allow drivers to be qualified under
this standard while wearing a hearing
aid, 35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22, 1970)
and 36 FR 12857 (July 3, 1971).
FMCSA also issues instructions for
completing the medical examination
report and includes advisory criteria on
the report itself to provide guidance for
medical examiners in applying the
hearing standard. See 49 CFR 391.43(f).
The current advisory criteria for the
hearing standard include a reference to
a report entitled ‘‘Hearing Disorders and
Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers’’
prepared for the Federal Highway
Administration, FMCSA’s predecessor,
in 1993.2
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FMCSA Requests Comments on the
Exemption Applications
FMCSA requests comments from all
interested parties on whether a driver
who cannot meet the hearing standard
should be permitted to operate a CMV
in interstate commerce. Further, the
Agency asks for comments on whether
a driver who cannot meet the hearing
standard should be limited to operating
only certain types of vehicles in
interstate commerce, for example,
vehicles without air brakes. The statute
and implementing regulations
concerning exemptions require that the
Agency request public comments on all
applications for exemptions. The
Agency is also required to make a
determination that an exemption would
likely achieve a level of safety that is
equivalent to, or greater than, the level
that would be achieved absent such
exemption before granting any such
requests.
2 This
report is available on the FMCSA Web site
at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/facts-research/
research-technology/publications/medreport_
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Submitting Comments
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 that FMCSA can contact you if there
are questions regarding your
submission.
To submit your comment online, go to
https://www.regulations.gov and in the
search box insert the docket number
‘‘FMCSA–2014–0107’’ and click the
search button. When the new screen
appears, click on the blue ‘‘Comment
Now!’’ button on the right hand side of
the page. On the new page, enter
information required including the
specific section of this document to
which each comment applies, and
provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation. If you submit your
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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, selfaddressed postcard or envelope.
We will consider all comments and
material received during the comment
period and may change this proposed
rule based on your comments. FMCSA
may issue a final rule at any time after
the close of the comment period.
Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as any
documents mentioned in this preamble,
To submit your comment online, go to
https://www.regulations.gov and in the
search box insert the docket number
‘‘FMCSA–2014–0107’’ and click
‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket
Folder’’ and you will find all documents
and comments related to the proposed
rulemaking.
Information on Individual Applicants
Thomas J. Bertling
Mr. Bertling, 58, holds Class A
commercial driver’s license (CDL) in
Oregon.
Paul Robert Langlois
Mr. Langlois, 36, holds an operator’s
license in Ohio.
Samuel E. Lovley
Mr. Lovley, 32, holds an operator’s
license in Pennsylvania.
Scott M. Putman
Mr. Putman, 35, holds a Class A
commercial driver’s license (CDL) in
Pennsylvania.
Laird Lamont Smith
Mr. Smith, 59, holds a Class A
commercial driver’s license (CDL) in
Utah.
Kirk A. Soneson
Mr. Soneson, 48, holds an operator’s
license in Ohio.
Christopher King Warner
Mr. Warner, 50, holds a Class A
commercial driver’s license (CDL) in
New York.
Request for Comments
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b)(4), 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 6, 2015. 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: January 28, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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Molly R. Bergstrom
Ms. Bergstrom, 37, holds an operator’s
license in Iowa.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
John Luegene Huey, Jr.
Mr. Huey, 50, holds a Class A
commercial driver’s license (CDL) in
Texas.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Vision
Jesus L. Javier
Mr. Javier, 24, holds an operator’s
license in New Jersey.
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for
exemptions, request for comments.
AGENCY:
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FMCSA announces receipt of
applications from 23 individuals for
exemption from the vision requirement
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations. They are unable to meet
the vision requirement in one eye for
various reasons. The exemptions will
enable these individuals to operate
commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in
interstate commerce without meeting
the prescribed vision requirement in
one eye. If granted, the exemptions
would enable these individuals to
qualify as drivers of commercial motor
vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before March 6, 2015. All comments
will be investigated by FMCSA. The
exemptions will be issued the day after
the comment period closes.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
bearing the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–
2014–0301 using any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online 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 selfaddressed, stamped envelope or
postcard or print the acknowledgement
page that appears after submitting
comments online.
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
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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:
Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier,
Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards,
(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. If you have questions
regarding viewing or submitting
material to the docket, contact Docket
Services, telephone (202) 366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. 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 23
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.
II. Qualifications of Applicants
Jason P. Atwater
Mr. Atwater, 42, has had optic nerve
damage and neuropathy due to
meningitis in his right eye since 1993.
The visual acuity in his right eye is light
perception, and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2014, his
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my medical
opinion, I believe that he has sufficient
vision to operate a commercial vehicle.’’
Mr. Atwater reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating
160,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 4 years, accumulating
140,000 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.
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Barry W. Borger
Mr. Borger, 69, has had a retinal
detachment and phthisical cornea in his
left eye since 2008. The visual acuity in
his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
light perception. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘I believe that, in my opinion,
Barry Borger has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required of
him.’’ Mr. Borger reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 40 years,
accumulating one million miles. He
holds a Class AM CDL from
Pennsylvania. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
William W. Dugger
Mr. Dugger, 49, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since birth. The visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in
his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘Therefore in my professional
opinion Mr. Dugger has tested and has
found to have sufficient vision to
perform the tasks to safely operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Dugger
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 5 years, accumulating 125,000
miles. He holds a Class DB CDL from
Kentucky. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Steven D. Ellsworth
Mr. Ellsworth, 46, has had amblyopia
in his left eye since childhood. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an
examination in 2014, his
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘It is my
clinical opinion that his vision is stable
from last year and he is fit to continue
his position as a fleet technician, as well
as his requirement to drive CMV
vehicles as previously performed as part
of his job duties.’’ Mr. Ellsworth
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 7 years, accumulating 104,993
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Illinois. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Travis B. Giest
Mr. Giest, 39, has macular and retinal
scarring in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident during childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
200, and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr.
Giest has sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Giest reported
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that he has driven straight trucks for 3.5
years, accumulating 27,300 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 3.5
years, accumulating 27,300 miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Idaho. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Arlan T. Hrubes
Mr. Hrubes, 66, has had central retinal
artery obstruction and subsequent laser
surgeries resulting in macular scars in
his right eye since 1995. The visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in
his left eye, 20/15. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘In my professional opinion the
loss of Mr. Hrubes central vision of his
right eye in no way restricts his ability
to operate a commercial vehicle or any
other vehicle and this is in agreement
with scientific studies posing the
question ‘‘what advantage does a two
eye person have over a one eyed
person.: The answer to that question is,
‘‘very little’’. A two eye person has a
spare, whereas a one eyed person does
not.’’ Mr. Hrubes reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 34 years,
accumulating 170,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years,
accumulating 260,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Wyoming. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
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Abdalla M. Jalili
Mr. Jalili, 45, has had amblyopia since
childhood and a retinal detachment
since 2007, both in his left eye. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25,
and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘Based on my medical opinion
the patient has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Jalili
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 11 years, accumulating 82,500
miles. He holds a Class D CDL from
Illinois. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
David M. Krause
Mr. Krause, 57, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since birth. The visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in
his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Mr.
Krause possesses the necessary visual
functioning to drive a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Krause reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 3 years,
accumulating 10,200 miles. He holds a
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Class ABCDM CDL from Wisconsin. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Stephen C. Martin
Mr. Martin, 39, has had a corneal scar
and amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/200.
Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical
opinion I certify that Stephen Martin
has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a
commercial motor vehicle.’’ Mr. Martin
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 5 years, accumulating 400,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 5 years, accumulating 400,000 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.
Troy L. McCord
Mr. McCord, 26, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since childhood. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80,
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘Patient have [sic] sufficient
vision to operate commercial vehicle.’’
Mr. McCord reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating
60,000 miles. He holds an operator’s
license from Texas. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in
a CMV.
Ronald M. Metzger
Mr. Metzger, 50, has had a
conjunctional cyst and retinal
detachment in his left eye since 2011.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20, and in his left eye, 20/125.
Following an examination in 2014, his
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Based on
todays [sic] exam, Pt [sic] has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Metzger reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 23 years,
accumulating 2.3 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from New York.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Gerald D. Milner, Jr.
Mr. Milner, 47, has corneal scarring in
his right eye due to a traumatic incident
during childhood. The visual acuity in
his right eye is hand motion, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘Dr [sic] Valenti certifies through
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the examination and my medical
opinion that Gerald Milner has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Milner reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 28 years,
accumulating 121,464 miles. He holds
an operator’s license from Illinois. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Ali Nimer
Mr. Nimer, 53, has a corneal scar and
iris scarring in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident during childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is
counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2014,
his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my opinion
Mr. Nimer has sufficient vision to
perform driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Nimer reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating
37,080 miles. He holds an operator’s
license from Illinois. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in
a CMV.
Richard A. Pierce
Mr. Pierce, 44, has had strabismic
amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist stated, ‘‘After completion of
my examination it is my professional
opinion that Mr. Pierce has sufficient
vision to perform the tasks needed to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Pierce reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating
50,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
from Missouri. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Richard D. Pontious
Mr. Pontious, 55, has had amblyopia
in his left eye since childhood. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
and in his left eye, 20/60. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Richard D [sic]
Pontious has sufficient vision to
perform the tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Pontious
reported that he has driven tractortrailer combinations for 26 years,
accumulating 1.95 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
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Richard P. Rebel
Mr. Rebel, 75, has had complete loss
of vision due to chorioretinal scarring in
his left eye since birth. The visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, hand motion. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘Richard has sufficient vision
and driving experience to drive a
commercial vehicle with a license
restricted to corrective lenses and
outside mirrors.’’ Mr. Rebel reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 35
years, accumulating 577,500 miles. He
holds a Class B CDL from North Dakota.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Kevin L. Riddle
Mr. Riddle, 49, has had amblyopia
with a retinal scar in his left eye since
birth. The visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20, and in his left eye, hand
motion. Following an examination in
2014, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Certifies
that in his/her medial opinion, you have
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle. Yes, Patient Has Sufficient
Vision to perform Drving [sic] tasks.’’
Mr. Riddle reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating
282,000 miles. He holds an operator’s
license from Florida. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in
a CMV.
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Mustafa Shahadeh
Mr. Shahadeh, 46, has had amblyopia
in his left eye since childhood. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an
examination in 2014, his
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘He has a
lifelong history of amblyopia and his
vision was consistent on all of his
examinations . . . He easily exceeds the
standards for a non CDL driver’s license
and I see no reason he cannot drive
commercial vehicles safely.’’ Mr.
Shahadeh reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 16 years,
accumulating 128,000 miles. He holds
an operator’s license from Ohio. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Charles P. Smith
Mr. Smith, 66, has a prosthetic left
eye due to a traumatic incident in 2010.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20, and in his left eye, no light
perception. Following an examination
in 2014, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Charles
Smith has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a
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commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Smith
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 43 years, accumulating
430,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 24 years, accumulating
2.4 million miles. He holds a Class A
CDL from Missouri. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in
a CMV.
Timothy R. Tedford
Mr. Tedford, 42, has corneal scarring
in his right eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1999. The visual acuity in
his right eye is hand motion, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘I certify that in my professional
medical opinion, Mr. Tedford has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Tedford reported that he
has driven tractor-trailer combinations
for 23 years, accumulating 345,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Illinois. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Sean E. Twohig
Mr. Twohig, 51, has had amblyopia in
his left eye since childhood. The visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
his left eye, counting fingers. Following
an examination in 2014, his
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘It is my
medical opinion that Sean Twohig has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Twohig reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 25 years,
accumulating 2.5 million miles. He
holds an operator’s license from New
York. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Melvin L. Vaughn
Mr. Vaughn, 68, has had central
retinal vein occlusion in his left eye
since 2012. The visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
20/400. Following an examination in
2014, his optometrist stated, ‘‘It is in my
medical opinion that this gentleman has
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Vaughn reported that he
has driven tractor-trailer combinations
for 40 years, accumulating four million
miles. He holds an operator’s license
from Wisconsin. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
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Rick L. Wood
Mr. Wood, 56, has had a macular scar
in his right eye since childhood. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400,
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2014, his
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my medical
opinion, due to his stable ocular status
and good visual fields, he has sufficient
vision to perform in his driving tasks
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Wood reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 15 years,
accumulating 150,000 miles. He holds a
Class B CDL from Pennsylvania. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
III. Public Participation and Request for
Comments
FMCSA encourages you to participate
by submitting comments and related
materials.
Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please
include the docket number for this
notice, 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, go to
https://www.regulations.gov and put the
docket number FMCSA–2014–0301 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, selfaddressed 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
documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to
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in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click
‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket
Folder’’ button and choose the
document listed to review. If you do not
have access to the Internet, you may
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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: January 28, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0381]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure
Disorders
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for
exemptions; request for comments.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces receipt of
applications from 12 individuals for an
exemption from the prohibition against
persons with a clinical diagnosis of
epilepsy or any other condition which
is likely to cause a loss of consciousness
or any loss of ability to operate a
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) from
operating CMVs in interstate commerce.
The regulation and the associated
advisory criteria published in the Code
of Federal Regulations as the
‘‘Instructions for Performing and
Recording Physical Examinations’’ have
resulted in numerous drivers being
prohibited from operating CMVs in
interstate commerce based on the fact
that they have had one or more seizures
and are taking anti-seizure medication,
rather than an individual analysis of
their circumstances by a qualified
medical examiner. If granted, the
exemptions would enable these
individuals who have had one or more
seizures and are taking anti-seizure
medication to operate CMVs for 2 years
in interstate commerce.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before March 6, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
bearing the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA–
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2014–0381 using any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online 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.
Each submission must include the
Agency name and the docket ID 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
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 online.
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 the DOT’s complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on January 17, 2008
(73 FR 3316; January 17, 2008). This
information is also available at https://
Docketinfo.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Office of
Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety, (202)
366–4001, or via email at
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, or by letter
FMCSA, Room W64–113, Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590–
0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e),
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 statutes also
allow the Agency to renew exemptions
at the end of the 2-year period. The 12
individuals listed in this notice have
recently requested an exemption from
the epilepsy prohibition in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(8), which applies to drivers
who operate CMVs as defined in 49 CFR
390.5, in interstate commerce. Section
391.41(b)(8) states that a person is
physically qualified to drive a
commercial motor vehicle if that person
has no established medical history or
clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any
other condition which is likely to cause
the loss of consciousness or any loss of
ability to control a CMV.
FMCSA provides medical advisory
criteria for use by medical examiners in
determining whether drivers with
certain medical conditions should be
certified to operate CMVs in intrastate
commerce. The advisory criteria
indicate that if an individual has had a
sudden episode of a non-epileptic
seizure or loss of consciousness of
unknown cause which did not require
anti-seizure medication, the decision
whether that person’s condition is likely
to cause the loss of consciousness or
loss of ability to control a CMV should
be made on an individual basis by the
medical examiner in consultation with
the treating physician. Before
certification is considered, it is
suggested that a 6-month waiting period
elapse from the time of the episode.
Following the waiting period, it is
suggested that the individual have a
complete neurological examination. If
the results of the examination are
negative and anti-seizure medication is
not required, then the driver may be
qualified.
In those individual cases where a
driver had a seizure or an episode of
loss of consciousness that resulted from
a known medical condition (e.g., drug
reaction, high temperature, acute
infectious disease, dehydration, or acute
metabolic disturbance), certification
should be deferred until the driver has
fully recovered from that condition, has
no existing residual complications, and
is not taking anti-seizure medication.
Drivers who have a history of epilepsy/
seizures, off anti-seizure medication and
seizure-free for 10 years, may be
qualified to operate a CMV in interstate
commerce. Interstate drivers with a
history of a single unprovoked seizure
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0301]
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 23 individuals
for exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations. They are unable to meet the vision requirement in
one eye for various reasons. The exemptions will enable these
individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate
commerce without meeting the prescribed vision requirement in one eye.
If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals to qualify as
drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 6, 2015. All
comments will be investigated by FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued
the day after the comment period closes.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0301 using any of the
following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 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 acknowledgement page that appears after submitting
comments online.
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: Charles A. Horan, III, Director,
Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, (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. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting
material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-
9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. 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 23 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.
II. Qualifications of Applicants
Jason P. Atwater
Mr. Atwater, 42, has had optic nerve damage and neuropathy due to
meningitis in his right eye since 1993. The visual acuity in his right
eye is light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical
opinion, I believe that he has sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Atwater reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 4 years, accumulating 160,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 4 years, accumulating 140,000 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.
Barry W. Borger
Mr. Borger, 69, has had a retinal detachment and phthisical cornea
in his left eye since 2008. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20, and in his left eye, light perception. Following an examination in
2014, his optometrist stated, ``I believe that, in my opinion, Barry
Borger has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required of
him.'' Mr. Borger reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40
years, accumulating one million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from
Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
William W. Dugger
Mr. Dugger, 49, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Therefore
in my professional opinion Mr. Dugger has tested and has found to have
sufficient vision to perform the tasks to safely operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Dugger reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5
years, accumulating 125,000 miles. He holds a Class DB CDL from
Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Steven D. Ellsworth
Mr. Ellsworth, 46, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``It is my clinical opinion that his vision is stable from last
year and he is fit to continue his position as a fleet technician, as
well as his requirement to drive CMV vehicles as previously performed
as part of his job duties.'' Mr. Ellsworth reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating 104,993 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Travis B. Giest
Mr. Giest, 39, has macular and retinal scarring in his right eye
due to a traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Giest
has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Giest
reported
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that he has driven straight trucks for 3.5 years, accumulating 27,300
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 3.5 years, accumulating
27,300 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Idaho. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Arlan T. Hrubes
Mr. Hrubes, 66, has had central retinal artery obstruction and
subsequent laser surgeries resulting in macular scars in his right eye
since 1995. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his
left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ``In my professional opinion the loss of Mr. Hrubes central
vision of his right eye in no way restricts his ability to operate a
commercial vehicle or any other vehicle and this is in agreement with
scientific studies posing the question ``what advantage does a two eye
person have over a one eyed person.: The answer to that question is,
``very little''. A two eye person has a spare, whereas a one eyed
person does not.'' Mr. Hrubes reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 34 years, accumulating 170,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 26 years, accumulating 260,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Wyoming. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Abdalla M. Jalili
Mr. Jalili, 45, has had amblyopia since childhood and a retinal
detachment since 2007, both in his left eye. The visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Based on my medical
opinion the patient has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Jalili reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 11 years, accumulating 82,500 miles. He
holds a Class D CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
David M. Krause
Mr. Krause, 57, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my
medical opinion, Mr. Krause possesses the necessary visual functioning
to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Krause reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 10,200 miles. He holds a
Class ABCDM CDL from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Stephen C. Martin
Mr. Martin, 39, has had a corneal scar and amblyopia in his left
eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and
in his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion I certify that Stephen
Martin has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Martin reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 400,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating 400,000 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.
Troy L. McCord
Mr. McCord, 26, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Patient
have [sic] sufficient vision to operate commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
McCord reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years,
accumulating 60,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Texas.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Ronald M. Metzger
Mr. Metzger, 50, has had a conjunctional cyst and retinal
detachment in his left eye since 2011. The visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/125. Following an examination in
2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Based on todays [sic] exam, Pt
[sic] has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Metzger reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 23 years, accumulating 2.3 million miles. He holds
a Class A CDL from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Gerald D. Milner, Jr.
Mr. Milner, 47, has corneal scarring in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye
is hand motion, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
2014, his optometrist stated, ``Dr [sic] Valenti certifies through the
examination and my medical opinion that Gerald Milner has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Milner reported that he has driven straight trucks for
28 years, accumulating 121,464 miles. He holds an operator's license
from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Ali Nimer
Mr. Nimer, 53, has a corneal scar and iris scarring in his right
eye due to a traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in
his right eye is counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my
opinion Mr. Nimer has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Nimer reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 37,080 miles. He
holds an operator's license from Illinois. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Richard A. Pierce
Mr. Pierce, 44, has had strabismic amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ``After completion of my examination it is my professional
opinion that Mr. Pierce has sufficient vision to perform the tasks
needed to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Pierce reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 50,000 miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Missouri. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Richard D. Pontious
Mr. Pontious, 55, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/60. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated,
``In my opinion, Richard D [sic] Pontious has sufficient vision to
perform the tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Pontious reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for
26 years, accumulating 1.95 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
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Richard P. Rebel
Mr. Rebel, 75, has had complete loss of vision due to chorioretinal
scarring in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, hand motion. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Richard has sufficient
vision and driving experience to drive a commercial vehicle with a
license restricted to corrective lenses and outside mirrors.'' Mr.
Rebel reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years,
accumulating 577,500 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from North Dakota.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Kevin L. Riddle
Mr. Riddle, 49, has had amblyopia with a retinal scar in his left
eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
his left eye, hand motion. Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist stated, ``Certifies that in his/her medial opinion, you
have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate
a commercial vehicle. Yes, Patient Has Sufficient Vision to perform
Drving [sic] tasks.'' Mr. Riddle reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 6 years, accumulating 282,000 miles. He holds an operator's
license from Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Mustafa Shahadeh
Mr. Shahadeh, 46, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``He has a lifelong history of amblyopia and his vision was
consistent on all of his examinations . . . He easily exceeds the
standards for a non CDL driver's license and I see no reason he cannot
drive commercial vehicles safely.'' Mr. Shahadeh reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 16 years, accumulating 128,000 miles. He
holds an operator's license from Ohio. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Charles P. Smith
Mr. Smith, 66, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
incident in 2010. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2014,
his optometrist stated, ``Charles Smith has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Smith reported that he has driven straight trucks for 43 years,
accumulating 430,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 24
years, accumulating 2.4 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Timothy R. Tedford
Mr. Tedford, 42, has corneal scarring in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1999. The visual acuity in his right eye is hand
motion, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014,
his optometrist stated, ``I certify that in my professional medical
opinion, Mr. Tedford has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Tedford reported that
he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 23 years, accumulating
345,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Sean E. Twohig
Mr. Twohig, 51, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
counting fingers. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``It is my medical opinion that Sean Twohig has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Twohig reported that he has driven straight trucks for
25 years, accumulating 2.5 million miles. He holds an operator's
license from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Melvin L. Vaughn
Mr. Vaughn, 68, has had central retinal vein occlusion in his left
eye since 2012. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his
left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ``It is in my medical opinion that this gentleman has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Vaughn reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating four million miles. He
holds an operator's license from Wisconsin. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Rick L. Wood
Mr. Wood, 56, has had a macular scar in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``In my medical opinion, due to his stable ocular status and
good visual fields, he has sufficient vision to perform in his driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Wood reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 150,000
miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
III. Public Participation and Request for Comments
FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and
related materials.
Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
notice, 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, go to https://www.regulations.gov and
put the docket number FMCSA-2014-0301 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 documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to
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https://www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number FMCSA-2014-0301
in the ``Keyword'' box and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket
Folder'' button and 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: January 28, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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