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evaluated the crash and violation data
for the 5 drivers, some of whom
currently drive a CMV in intrastate
commerce. The CDLIS and MCMIS were
searched for crash and violation data on
the 5 applicants. For non-CDL holders,
the Agency reviewed the driving records
from the State licensing agency.
These exemptions are contingent on
the driver maintaining a stable
treatment regimen and remaining
seizure-free during the 2-year exemption
period. The exempted drivers must
submit annual reports from their
treating physicians attesting to the
stability of treatment and that the driver
has remained seizure-free. The driver
must undergo an annual medical
examination by a medical examiner, as
defined by 49 CFR 390.5, following the
FCMSA’s regulations for the physical
qualifications for CMV drivers.
FMCSA published a notice of receipt
of application and requested public
comment during a 30-day public
comment period in a Federal Register
notice for each of the applicants. A short
summary of the applicants’
qualifications and a discussion of the
comments received, if any, follows this
section. For applicants who were denied
an exemption, a notice will be
published at a later date.
D. Comments
Docket # FMCSA–2014–0214
On September 18, 2014, FMCSA
published a notice of receipt of
exemption applications and requested
public comment on six individuals (79
FR 56098; Docket number FMCSA–
2014–22138). The comment period
ended on October 20, 2014. No
commenters responded to this Federal
Register notice. Of the six applicants,
one was denied. The Agency has
determined that the following five
applicants should be granted an
exemption.
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Michael G. Alimecco
Mr. Alimecco is a 58 year-old driver
in Pennsylvania. He has a history of
seizures and has remained seizure free
since 1974. He takes anti-seizure
medication with the dosage and
frequency remaining the same since
2003. If granted an exemption, he would
like to drive a CMV. His physician states
he is supportive of Mr. Alimecco
receiving an exemption.
Michael L. Grant
Mr. Grant is a 52 year-old driver in
South Carolina. He has a history of
seizures and has remained seizure free
since 1995. He takes anti-seizure
medication with the dosage and
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frequency remaining the same for over
2 years. If granted the exemption, he
would like to drive a CMV. His
physician states that he is supportive of
Mr. Grant receiving an exemption.
Jeffrey M. Phillips
Mr. Phillips is a 45 year-old driver in
South Carolina. He has a history of
epilepsy and has remained seizure free
since 1989. He takes anti-seizure
medication with the dosage and
frequency remaining the same since
1994. If granted the exemption, he
would like to drive a CMV. His
physician states he is supportive of Mr.
Phillips receiving an exemption.
William L. Swann
Mr. Swann is a 76 year-old driver in
Maryland. He has a history of a seizure
disorder and has remained seizure free
since 2002. He takes anti-seizure
medication with the dosage and
frequency remaining the same since that
time. If granted the exemption, he
would like to drive a CMV. His
physician states that he is supportive of
Mr. Swann receiving an exemption.
James M. Zihlke
Mr. Zihlke is a 31 year-old driver in
Iowa. He has a history of a single seizure
in December 2010. He has never taken
anti-seizure medication. If granted the
exemption, he would like to drive a
CMV. His physician states that he is
supportive of Mr. Zihlke receiving an
exemption.
E. Basis for Exemption
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315(b), FMCSA may grant an
exemption from the epilepsy/seizure
standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) if the
exemption is likely to achieve an
equivalent or greater level of safety than
would be achieved without the
exemption. Without the exemption,
applicants will continue to be restricted
to intrastate driving. With the
exemption, applicants can drive in
interstate commerce. Thus, the Agency’s
analysis focuses on whether an equal or
greater level of safety is likely to be
achieved by permitting each of these
drivers to drive in interstate commerce
as opposed to restricting the driver to
driving in intrastate commerce.
Conclusion
The Agency is granting exemptions
from the epilepsy standard, 49 CFR
391.41(b)(8), to 5 individuals based on
a thorough evaluation of each driver’s
safety experience, and medical
condition. Safety analysis of
information relating to these 5
applicants meets the burden of showing
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that granting the exemptions would
achieve a level of safety that is
equivalent to or greater than the level
that would be achieved without the
exemption. By granting the exemptions,
the interstate CMV industry will gain 5
highly trained and experienced drivers.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C.
31315(b)(1), each exemption will be
valid for 2 years, with annual
recertification required unless revoked
earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will
be revoked if the following occurs: (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 prior to being granted; or (3)
continuation of the exemption would
not be consistent with the goals and
objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315.
FMCSA exempts the following 5
drivers for a period of 2 years with
annual medical certification required:
Michael Alimecco (PA); Michael Grant
(SC); Jeffrey Phillips (SC); Michael
Swann (MD); and James Zihlke (IA)
from the prohibition of CMV operations
by persons with a clinical diagnosis of
epilepsy or seizures. If the exemption is
still in effect at the end of the 2-year
period, the person may apply to FMCSA
for a renewal under procedures in effect
at that time.
Issued on: March 20, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0023]
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 3
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
SUMMARY:
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without the exemptions for these
commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
drivers.
DATES: This decision is effective April
24, 2015. Comments must be received
on or before April 27, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
bearing the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No.
[Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0023], 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:
Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier,
Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards,
202–366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov,
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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 3 individuals
who have requested renewal of their
exemptions in accordance with FMCSA
procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these
3 applications for renewal on their
merits and decided to extend each
exemption for a renewable two-year
period. They are:
David Doub (IN)
Gregory S. Engleman (KY)
Gale L. Smith (PA)
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
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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 3 applicants has
satisfied the entry conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirements (78 FR 14405; 78 FR
24296). Each of these 3 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.
Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please
include the docket number for this
notice (FMCSA–2013–0023), 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–2013–0023’’
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
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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–2013–0023’’ 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: March 19, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0032]
Commercial Driver’s License
Standards: Application for Exemption;
Daimler Trucks North America
(Daimler)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of final disposition; grant
of application for exemption.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces its
decision to grant Daimler Trucks North
America’s (Daimler) application for an
exemption to allow a Daimler employee
to drive commercial motor vehicles
(CMV) in the United States without
having a commercial driver’s license
(CDL) issued by one of the States. The
driver, Martin Zeilinger, will test-drive
Daimler vehicles on U.S. roads to better
understand product requirements for
these vehicles in ‘‘real world’’
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environments and verify results. He
holds a valid German CDL but lacks the
U.S. residency necessary to obtain a
CDL issued by one of the States. FMCSA
believes that the process for obtaining a
German CDL is comparable to or as
effective as the U.S. CDL requirements
and ensures that this driver will likely
achieve a level of safety that is
equivalent to or greater than the level of
safety that would be obtained in the
absence of the exemption.
DATES: This exemption is effective
March 27, 2015 and expires March 27,
2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Richard Clemente, FMCSA Driver and
Carrier Operations Division; Office of
Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety
Standards; Telephone: 202–366–4325.
Email: MCPSD@dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Legal Basis
The Secretary of Transportation (the
Secretary) has the authority to grant
exemptions from any of the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
(FMCSRs) issued under chapter 313 or
§ 31136 of title 49, United States Code,
to a person(s) seeking regulatory relief
(49 U.S.C. 31136(e), and 31315(b)). Prior
to granting an exemption, the Secretary
must request public comment and make
a determination that the exemption is
likely to achieve a level of safety that is
equivalent to, or greater than, the level
of safety that would be obtained in the
absence of the exemption. Exemptions
may be granted for a period of up to 2
years and may be renewed.
The FMCSA Administrator has been
delegated authority under 49 CFR
1.87(e)(1) and (f) to carry out the
functions vested in the Secretary by 49
U.S.C. chapter 313 and subchapters I
and III of chapter 311, relating,
respectively, to the commercial driver’s
license program and to commercial
motor vehicle (CMV) programs and
safety regulation.
Background
On July 22 and August 29, 2014,
FMCSA granted similar exemptions for
Daimler test drivers (79 FR 42626,
51641). These individuals each held a
valid German CDL but lacked the U.S.
residency necessary to obtain a CDL in
the United States. FMCSA concluded
that the process for obtaining a German
CDL is comparable to or as effective as
the U.S. CDL requirements and ensures
that these drivers will likely achieve a
level of safety equivalent to or greater
than the level that would be obtained in
the absence of the exemption. These two
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drivers were not involved in any crashes
or other safety-related incidents.
Daimler Application for Exemption
Daimler applied for the same CDL
exemption for Martin Zeilinger. Notice
of the application was published on
December 17, 2014 (79 FR 75229). One
comment was received in opposition to
the application for exemption, but it
was not substantive. A copy of the
Daimler request is in the docket
identified at the beginning of this
notice. The exemption allows Martin
Zeilinger to operate CMVs to support
Daimler field tests to meet future
vehicle safety and environmental
requirements and to promote the
development of technology and
advancements in vehicle safety systems
and emissions reductions. He will
typically drive for no more than 6 hours
per day for 2 consecutive days, and 10
percent of the test driving will be on
two-lane state highways, while 90
percent will be on interstate highways.
The driving will consist of no more than
200 miles per day, for a total of 400
miles during a two-day period on a
quarterly basis.
Section 383.21 requires CMV drivers
in the United States to have a CDL
issued by a State. Mr. Zeilinger is a
citizen and resident of Germany. Only
residents of a State can apply for a CDL.
Without the exemption, Mr. Zeilinger
would not be able to test-drive
prototype CMVs on U.S. roads.
Mr. Zeilinger holds a valid German
CDL and is an experienced operator of
CMVs. In the application for exemption,
Daimler also submitted documentation
showing his safe German driving record.
Method To Ensure an Equivalent or
Greater Level of Safety
According to Daimler, the
requirements for a German-issued CDL
ensure that the same level of safety is
met or exceeded as if these drivers had
a CDL issued by one of the States. Mr.
Zeilinger is familiar with the operation
of CMVs worldwide and will be
accompanied at all times by a driver
who holds a U.S.-issued CDL and is
familiar with the routes to be traveled.
FMCSA has determined that the process
for obtaining a CDL in Germany is
comparable to that for obtaining a CDL
issued by one of the States and
adequately assesses the driver’s ability
to safely operate CMVs in the United
States.
FMCSA Decision
Based upon the merits of this
application, including Mr. Zeilinger’s
extensive driving experience and safety
record, and the fact that he has
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0023]
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
3 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
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without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
drivers.
DATES: This decision is effective April 24, 2015. Comments must be
received on or before April 27, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. [Docket No. FMCSA-2013-
0023], 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: 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.
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 3 individuals who have requested renewal of
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has
evaluated these 3 applications for renewal on their merits and decided
to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are:
David Doub (IN)
Gregory S. Engleman (KY)
Gale L. Smith (PA)
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 3 applicants has satisfied the
entry conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirements (78 FR 14405; 78 FR 24296). Each of these 3 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.
Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
notice (FMCSA-2013-0023), 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-2013-0023'' 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
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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-2013-0023'' 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: March 19, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-07050 Filed 3-26-15; 8:45 am]
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