Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision, 31636-31640 [2015-13486]
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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rescinded earlier by FMCSA.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exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The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 16 applicants has
satisfied the entry conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirements (65 FR 33406; 65 FR
57234; 68 FR 13360; 70 FR 12265; 71 FR
63379; 72 FR 1050; 72 FR 21313; 72 FR
27624; 72 FR 32703; 74 FR 11988; 74 FR
19267; 74 FR 19270; 74 FR 21427; 74 FR
23472; 74 FR 28094; 75 FR 72863; 76 FR
2190; 76 FR 17481; 76 FR 21796; 76 FR
25762; 76 FR 28125; 76 FR 32016; 76 FR
32017; 77 FR 74273; 78 FR 12815; 78 FR
16912; 78 FR 22596; 78 FR 22598; 78 FR
22602; 78 FR 24300; 78 FR 29431; 78 FR
30954; 78 FR 32703; 78 FR 32708; 78 FR
37274). Each of these 16 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
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renewal applicant for a period of two
years is likely to achieve a level of safety
equal to that existing without the
exemption.
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Issued on: May 21, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administration for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015–13467 Filed 6–2–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0049]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Vision
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for
exemptions, request for comments.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces receipt of
applications from 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 July 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–
2015–0049 using any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
SUMMARY:
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• 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.
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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://
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personal information provided. Please
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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
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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
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‘‘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
Michael J. Altobelli
Mr. Altobelli, 39, has had amblyopia
in his right eye since childhood. 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, ‘‘Based on the results of his eye
examination, Mr. Altobelli has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial
vehicle safely.’’ Mr. Altobelli reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 21
years, accumulating 420,000 miles. He
holds a Class B CDL from Connecticut.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Johnny A. Bingham
Mr. Bingham, 46, has had amblyopia
strabismus 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 2015, his
optometrist stated, ‘‘Field of vision in
each eye tests 120 degrees in the
horizontal meridians, and has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks he is
required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Bingham reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 8 years,
accumulating 4,000 miles, and tractortrailer combinations for 4 years,
accumulating 4,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from North Carolina. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Robert A. Buckley
Mr. Buckley, 62, has a retinal
detachment in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in childhood. The
visual acuity in his right eye is no light
perception, and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ‘‘Mr. Buckley has
maintained a commercial license for
over forty years with no driving
incidents. In my opinion, there I [sic] no
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reason to believe his driving skills are
diminished due to his long standing
monovision.’’ Mr. Buckley reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 45
years, accumulating 900,000 miles. He
holds an operator’s license from
Indiana. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Allen E. Clark
Mr. Clark, 27, has had amblyopia in
his left eye since childhood. The visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in
his left eye, 20/60. Following an
examination in 2014, his
ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my medical
opinion, given his stable eye
examination, he has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Clark reported that he has driven
straight trucks for eight years,
accumulating 68,000 miles, and tractortrailer combinations for five years,
accumulating 12,500 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.
Don A. Clymer
Mr. Clymer, 69, has had 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 2015, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr. Clymer has
sufficient acuity to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Clymer
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 53 years, accumulating
530,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 53 years, accumulating
1.33 million miles. He holds an
operator’s license from Pennsylvania.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Bryan K. Dalton
Mr. Dalton, 51, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since childhood. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50,
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘Normal VF no issues driving.’’
Mr. Dalton reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 35 years,
accumulating 87,500 miles, tractortrailer combinations for 33 years,
accumulating 660,000 miles, and buses
for 3 years, accumulating 3,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from North
Carolina. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
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Joseph B. Fry
Mr. Fry, 27, 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 2015, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘With this testing and that
performed at the routine eye exam on 1/
12/15 the patient has sufficient vision to
safely perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Fry reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 4 years, accumulating 10,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 4 years, accumulating 12,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Kansas.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
David B. Ginther
Mr. Ginther, 58, has had enucleation
in his left eye since 2012 due to ocular
melanoma. The visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light
perception. Following an examination
in 2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘U.S.
Department of Transportation . . .
Provided these findings [sic], I certify
that Mr. Ginther is able to perform
driving tasks with sufficient vision
within your standards.’’ Mr. Ginther
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 40 years, accumulating
600,000 miles, and buses for 4 years,
accumulating 8,000 miles. He holds an
operator’s license from Pennsylvania.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
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Dominic F. Giordano
Mr. Giordano, 47, has had strabismic
amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/30, and in his left eye, 20/150.
Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr.
Giordano has sufficient vision and
peripheral field of vision to perform
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Giordano reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 4 years,
accumulating 200,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years,
accumulating 500,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Connecticut. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Thomas E. Groves
Mr. Groves, 53, has had a retinal scar
in his right eye since 2013. The visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in
his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘Although Mr. Groves has a
moderate amount of decreased central
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vision in the right eye, I believe his
overall acuity, depth perception, and
peripheral vision is sufficient to safely
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Groves reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 15 years,
accumulating 1.69 million miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years,
accumulating 3.5 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from West Virginia.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Jose J. Guzman-Olguin
Mr. Guzman-Olguin, 47, has had a
retinal detachment in his left eye since
childhood. 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, ‘‘In my
professional opinion, Mr. Guzman is
capable of driving a commercial vehicle
to the extent his test results conform to
the law and with any visual aids that are
required by law for monocular driver.’’
Mr. Guzman-Olguin reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 7 years,
accumulating 36,400 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.
Stephen T. Hines
Mr. Hines, 58, has a prosthetic left eye
due to a traumatic incident in
childhood. The visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light
perception. Following an examination
in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated,
‘‘There is no ocular reason that should
prevent you from operating any motor
vehicle.’’ Mr. Hines reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 38 years,
accumulating 19,000 miles, and tractortrailer combinations for 35 years,
accumulating 2.1 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
James J. Keranen
Mr. Keranen, 43, 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, ‘‘It is my medical opinion that
James Keranan has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Keranen reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 16 years,
accumulating 400,000 miles. He holds a
chauffer’s license from Michigan. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
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no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Wesley S. Kilpatrick
Mr. Kilpatrick, 36, has had angle
closure and a retinal detachment
causing a visual field defect in his right
eye since 2012. The visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/40, and in his left eye,
20/15. Following an examination in
2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my
opinion [sic], Wes Kilpatrick has
sufficient vision to perform any task,
including the driving requirements to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr.
Kilpatrick reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 16 years,
accumulating 400,000 miles, tractortrailer combinations for 16 years,
accumulating 160,000 miles, and buses
for 12 years, accumulating 132,000
miles. He holds an operator’s license
from Oklahoma. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Herbert S. Lear
Mr. Lear, 60, has had aphakia in his
right eye since 1990. The visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/250, and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
2015, his optometrist stated, ‘‘I believe
that Mr. Lear has sufficient vision to
continue to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial
vehicle as he has been doing over the
past 25 years.’’ Mr. Lear reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 43 years,
accumulating 860,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 43 years,
accumulating 215,000 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.
Christopher V. May
Mr. May, 53, has had amblyopia in his
left eye since childhood. The visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in
his left eye, 20/60. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Mr.
Christopher May has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. May
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 30 years, accumulating
300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 22 years, accumulating
880,000 miles. He holds a Class AM
CDL from Georgia. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in
a CMV.
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Nathan C. Nissen
Mr. Nissen, 35, has corneal scarring
and reduced vision in his right eye due
to a traumatic incident in 2003. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/45,
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘Based on these findings, I feel
Nathan C. Nissen has the visual abilities
to continue operating a commercial
motor vehicle in interstate commerce
because the visual loss in his right eye
occurred in 2003 and has been stable
since that time.’’ Mr. Nissen reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 14
years, accumulating 9,800 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 14 years,
accumulating 700,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Jeffery Reed
Mr. Reed, 49, has had amblyopia in
his left eye since childhood. The visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
his left eye, 20/50. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘U.S. Dept. of Transportation
. . . With corrective lenses, I feel that
Mr. Reed is safe to drive.’’ Mr. Reed
reported that he has driven tractortrailer combinations for 27 years,
accumulating 2.83 million miles. He
holds an operator’s license from
Kentucky. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
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Gregory S. Richter, Sr.
Mr. Richter, 59, 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 2015, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘I believe Mr. Richter has
sufficient vision to preform [sic] the
driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Richter
reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 35 years, accumulating 1.4
million miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for one year,
accumulating 50,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
David J. Rotenberger
Mr. Rotenberger, 41, has had
amblyopia in his left eye since birth.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20, and in his left eye, 20/100.
Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist stated, ‘‘Based on the exam
findings and the fact the Dave has been
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driving and operating heavy machinery
on the farm for the last 25 years without
incident, it is my medical opinion that
David Rotenberger has sufficient vision
to operate a commercial vehicle for farm
use.’’ Mr. Rotenberger reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 30 years,
accumulating 75,000 miles, and tractortrailer combinations for 25 years,
accumulating 625,000 miles. He holds
an operator’s license from North Dakota.
His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
George Tomecek, Jr.
Mr. Tomecek, 54, has had amblyopia
in his right eye since birth. The visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/500, and in
his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated that Mr. Tomecek does not have
any conditions or diseases that would
make him an unsafe driver. Mr.
Tomecek reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 28 years,
accumulating 336,000 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.
Richard G. Vaughn
Mr. Vaughn, 71, has had complete
loss of vision in his right eye since 2012
due to a central vein occlusion. The
visual acuity in his right eye is hand
motion, and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ‘‘Mr. Vaughn has
been driving commercially since his
vision loss in 2012. He should have
sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Vaughn reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 8 years,
accumulating 80,000 miles, and tractortrailer combinations for 40 years,
accumulating 5.5 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from North
Carolina. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Paul C. Weiss
Mr. Weiss, 56, has had amblyopia in
his right eye since childhood. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70,
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Mr. Weiss has
sufficient vision to perform driving
tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.’’ Mr. Weiss reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 38 years,
accumulating 3.04 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.
His driving record for the last 3 years
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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–2015–0049 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
https://www.regulations.gov and insert
the docket number FMCSA–2015–0049
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.
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Issued On: May 22, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015–13486 Filed 6–2–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0092]
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 15
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 June
28, 2015. Comments must be received
on or before July 6, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
bearing the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No.
[Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0092], 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
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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,
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 15 individuals
who have requested renewal of their
exemptions in accordance with FMCSA
procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these
15 applications for renewal on their
merits and decided to extend each
exemption for a renewable two-year
period. They are:
Christopher L. Bagby (VA), Jan M.
Bernath (OH), Joseph L. Butler (IN),
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Shawn M. Carroll (OK), John C.
Dimassa (WA), Mark T. Gileau (CT),
Robert A. Goerl, Jr. (PA), Peter D.
Gouge (IA), Alan D. Harberts (IA),
Paul M. Hinkson (TN), Wendell S.
Sehen (OH), Gary E. Valentine (OH),
Kevin W. Van Arsdol (CO), Charles
Van Dyke (WI), Harlon C.
VanBlaricom (MN)
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 15 applicants has
satisfied the entry conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirements (76 FR 25766; 76 FR
37885; 78 FR 37270). Each of these 15
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
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0049]
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 July 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-2015-0049 using any of the
following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
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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 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. 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
Michael J. Altobelli
Mr. Altobelli, 39, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. 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,
``Based on the results of his eye examination, Mr. Altobelli has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle safely.'' Mr. Altobelli reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 21 years, accumulating 420,000 miles. He holds a
Class B CDL from Connecticut. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Johnny A. Bingham
Mr. Bingham, 46, has had amblyopia strabismus 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 2015, his optometrist stated,
``Field of vision in each eye tests 120 degrees in the horizontal
meridians, and has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks he is
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bingham reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 4,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years, accumulating 4,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Robert A. Buckley
Mr. Buckley, 62, has a retinal detachment in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is
no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Buckley has
maintained a commercial license for over forty years with no driving
incidents. In my opinion, there I [sic] no reason to believe his
driving skills are diminished due to his long standing monovision.''
Mr. Buckley reported that he has driven straight trucks for 45 years,
accumulating 900,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Indiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Allen E. Clark
Mr. Clark, 27, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left eye, 20/
60. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In
my medical opinion, given his stable eye examination, he has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Clark reported that he has driven straight trucks for
eight years, accumulating 68,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for five years, accumulating 12,500 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.
Don A. Clymer
Mr. Clymer, 69, has had 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 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my
opinion, Mr. Clymer has sufficient acuity to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Clymer reported that he has driven straight trucks for
53 years, accumulating 530,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 53 years, accumulating 1.33 million miles. He holds an operator's
license from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Bryan K. Dalton
Mr. Dalton, 51, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Normal
VF no issues driving.'' Mr. Dalton reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 35 years, accumulating 87,500 miles, tractor-trailer
combinations for 33 years, accumulating 660,000 miles, and buses for 3
years, accumulating 3,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North
Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
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Joseph B. Fry
Mr. Fry, 27, 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 2015, his optometrist stated, ``With this
testing and that performed at the routine eye exam on 1/12/15 the
patient has sufficient vision to safely perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Fry reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 10,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years, accumulating 12,000 miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Kansas. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
David B. Ginther
Mr. Ginther, 58, has had enucleation in his left eye since 2012 due
to ocular melanoma. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2015,
his optometrist stated, ``U.S. Department of Transportation . . .
Provided these findings [sic], I certify that Mr. Ginther is able to
perform driving tasks with sufficient vision within your standards.''
Mr. Ginther reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years,
accumulating 600,000 miles, and buses for 4 years, accumulating 8,000
miles. He holds an operator's license from Pennsylvania. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Dominic F. Giordano
Mr. Giordano, 47, has had strabismic amblyopia in his left eye
since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in
his left eye, 20/150. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Giordano has sufficient vision and
peripheral field of vision to perform tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Giordano reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 4 years, accumulating 200,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 10 years, accumulating 500,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Connecticut. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Thomas E. Groves
Mr. Groves, 53, has had a retinal scar in his right eye since 2013.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated,
``Although Mr. Groves has a moderate amount of decreased central vision
in the right eye, I believe his overall acuity, depth perception, and
peripheral vision is sufficient to safely operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Groves reported that he has driven straight trucks for
15 years, accumulating 1.69 million miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 20 years, accumulating 3.5 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from West Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jose J. Guzman-Olguin
Mr. Guzman-Olguin, 47, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye
since childhood. 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, ``In my professional opinion, Mr. Guzman is capable
of driving a commercial vehicle to the extent his test results conform
to the law and with any visual aids that are required by law for
monocular driver.'' Mr. Guzman-Olguin reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating 36,400 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.
Stephen T. Hines
Mr. Hines, 58, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and
in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2014,
his ophthalmologist stated, ``There is no ocular reason that should
prevent you from operating any motor vehicle.'' Mr. Hines reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating 19,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, accumulating 2.1 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
James J. Keranen
Mr. Keranen, 43, 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, ``It is
my medical opinion that James Keranan has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Keranen reported that he has driven straight trucks for 16 years,
accumulating 400,000 miles. He holds a chauffer's license from
Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Wesley S. Kilpatrick
Mr. Kilpatrick, 36, has had angle closure and a retinal detachment
causing a visual field defect in his right eye since 2012. The visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following
an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion [sic],
Wes Kilpatrick has sufficient vision to perform any task, including the
driving requirements to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Kilpatrick
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 16 years, accumulating
400,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 16 years, accumulating
160,000 miles, and buses for 12 years, accumulating 132,000 miles. He
holds an operator's license from Oklahoma. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Herbert S. Lear
Mr. Lear, 60, has had aphakia in his right eye since 1990. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/250, and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I believe
that Mr. Lear has sufficient vision to continue to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle as he has been doing
over the past 25 years.'' Mr. Lear reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 43 years, accumulating 860,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 43 years, accumulating 215,000 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.
Christopher V. May
Mr. May, 53, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/60.
Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my
medical opinion, Mr. Christopher May has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. May
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating
300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 22 years,
accumulating 880,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Georgia. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
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Nathan C. Nissen
Mr. Nissen, 35, has corneal scarring and reduced vision in his
right eye due to a traumatic incident in 2003. The visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/45, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Based on these findings,
I feel Nathan C. Nissen has the visual abilities to continue operating
a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce because the visual
loss in his right eye occurred in 2003 and has been stable since that
time.'' Mr. Nissen reported that he has driven straight trucks for 14
years, accumulating 9,800 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
14 years, accumulating 700,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jeffery Reed
Mr. Reed, 49, 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/
50. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``U.S.
Dept. of Transportation . . . With corrective lenses, I feel that Mr.
Reed is safe to drive.'' Mr. Reed reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 27 years, accumulating 2.83 million miles. He
holds an operator's license from Kentucky. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Gregory S. Richter, Sr.
Mr. Richter, 59, 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 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I
believe Mr. Richter has sufficient vision to preform [sic] the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Richter reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 1.4
million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for one year,
accumulating 50,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
David J. Rotenberger
Mr. Rotenberger, 41, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
100. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Based
on the exam findings and the fact the Dave has been driving and
operating heavy machinery on the farm for the last 25 years without
incident, it is my medical opinion that David Rotenberger has
sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle for farm use.'' Mr.
Rotenberger reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years,
accumulating 75,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 25
years, accumulating 625,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from
North Dakota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
George Tomecek, Jr.
Mr. Tomecek, 54, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/500, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated that Mr.
Tomecek does not have any conditions or diseases that would make him an
unsafe driver. Mr. Tomecek reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 28 years, accumulating 336,000 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.
Richard G. Vaughn
Mr. Vaughn, 71, has had complete loss of vision in his right eye
since 2012 due to a central vein occlusion. The visual acuity in his
right eye is hand motion, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Vaughn has been
driving commercially since his vision loss in 2012. He should have
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Vaughn reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 8 years, accumulating 80,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 40 years, accumulating 5.5 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Paul C. Weiss
Mr. Weiss, 56, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my
opinion, Mr. Weiss has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Weiss reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating 3.04 million
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.
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-2015-0049 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 https://www.regulations.gov and
insert the docket number FMCSA-2015-0049 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.
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Issued On: May 22, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-13486 Filed 6-2-15; 8:45 am]
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