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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 20 applicants has
satisfied the entry conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirements (66 FR 30502; 66 FR
41654; 68 FR 44837; 70 FR 30999; 70 FR
41811; 70 FR 46567; 72 FR 40359; 72 FR
40362; 73 FR 46973; 73 FR 54888; 74 FR
34074; 74 FR 34395; 76 FR 17481; 76 FR
25766; 76 FR 28125; 76 FR 29026; 76 FR
37169; 76 FR 37885; 76 FR 40445; 76 FR
44652; 76 FR 44653; 76 FR 50318; 76 FR
53710; 78 FR 20376; 78 FR 22598; 78 FR
24300; 78 FR 24798; 78 FR 30954; 78 FR
34141; 78 FR 34143; 78 FR 37270; 78 FR
37274; 78 FR 41975; 78 FR 46407; 78 FR
52602; 78 FR 56986; 78 FR 56993; 79 FR
4531). Each of these 20 applicants has
requested renewal of the exemption and
has submitted evidence showing that
the vision in the better eye continues to
meet the requirement specified at 49
CFR 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision
impairment is stable. In addition, a
review of each record of safety while
driving with the respective vision
deficiencies over the past two years
indicates each applicant continues to
meet the vision exemption
requirements.
These factors provide an adequate
basis for predicting each driver’s ability
to continue to drive safely in interstate
commerce. Therefore, FMCSA
concludes that extending the exemption
for each renewal applicant for a period
of two years is likely to achieve a level
of safety equal to that existing without
the exemption.
IV. Public Participation and Request for
Comments
FMCSA encourages you to participate
by submitting comments and related
materials.
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Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please
include the docket number for this
notice (FMCSA–2008–0231; FMCSA–
2001–9561; FMCSA–2005–21254;
FMCSA–2011–0024; FMCSA–2011–
0092; FMCSA–2011–0140; FMCSA–
2011–0141; FMCSA–2013–0025;
FMCSA–2013–0026; FMCSA–2013–
0027; FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA–
2013–0030), 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
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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–2008–0231;
FMCSA–2001–9561; FMCSA–2005–
21254; FMCSA–2011–0024; FMCSA–
2011–0092; FMCSA–2011–0140;
FMCSA–2011–0141; FMCSA–2013–
0025; FMCSA–2013–0026; FMCSA–
2013–0027; FMCSA–2013–0029;
FMCSA–2013–0030’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’
box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ When the new
screen appears, click on ‘‘Comment
Now!’’ button and type your comment
into the text box in the following screen.
Choose whether you are submitting your
comment as an individual or on behalf
of a third party and then submit. If you
submit your comments by mail or hand
delivery, submit them in an unbound
format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches,
suitable for copying and electronic
filing. If you submit comments by mail
and would like to know that they
reached the facility, please enclose a
stamped, self-addressed postcard or
envelope. FMCSA will consider all
comments and material received during
the comment period and may change
this notice based on your comments.
Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as any
documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to
https://www.regulations.gov and in the
search box insert the docket number,
‘‘FMCSA–2008–0231; FMCSA–2001–
9561; FMCSA–2005–21254; FMCSA–
2011–0024; FMCSA–2011–0092;
FMCSA–2011–0140; FMCSA–2011–
0141; FMCSA–2013–0025; FMCSA–
2013–0026; FMCSA–2013–0027;
FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA–2013–
0030’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and click
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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: August 3, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0355; FMCSA–
2010–0203; FMCSA–2011–0389; FMCSA–
2012–0050; FMCSA–2012–0094; FMCSA–
2012–0294; FMCSA–2013–0106]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure
Disorders
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 Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
requirement in the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Regulations for 29
individuals. FMCSA has statutory
authority to exempt individuals from
the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
requirement if the exemptions granted
will not compromise safety. The Agency
has concluded that granting these
exemption renewals will provide a level
of safety that is equivalent to or greater
than the level of safety maintained
without the exemptions for these
commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
drivers.
DATES: This decision is effective July 12,
2015. Comments must be received on or
before September 21, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
bearing the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No.
[Docket No. [FMCSA–2008–0355;
FMCSA–2010–0203; FMCSA–2011–
0389; FMCSA–2012–0050; FMCSA–
2012–0094; FMCSA–2012–0294;
FMCSA–2013–0106], using any of the
following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
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 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 Horan III, Director, Carrier &
Vehicles 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:
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Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
FMCSA may renew an exemption from
the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8),
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.
Exemption Decision
This notice addresses 29 individuals
who have requested renewal of their
exemptions in accordance with FMCSA
procedures. FMCSA has evaluated these
applications for renewal on their merits
and decided to extend each exemption
for a renewable two-year period. They
are:
Patrick N. Andreasen (PA), Prince
Austin, Jr. (OH), Samuel D. Beverly, Jr.
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(VA), John W. Boerth (WI), Michael C.
Breitbach (IA), Todd W. Brock (CO),
Craig R. Bugella ((WI), Frank J. Cekovic
(PA), Joseph D’Angelo (NY), Todd A.
Davis (WI), Steven Gordon (MT), James
R. Gorniak (WI), Brian R. Hanson (OR),
Eric A. Hilmer (WI), Kevin A. Jandreau
(ME), David Kietzman (WI), Jason
Kirkham (WI), Joseph A. Kogut (NY),
William P. Lago (MA), Michael K. Lail
(NC), Robert J. Mooney (OH), Jeffrey P.
Moore (NY), Diana J. Mugford (VT),
Brian J. Porter (PA), Michael Righter
(PA), Douglas S. Slagel (OH), Robert C.
Spencer (FL), Brian J. Wiggins (ID),
Timothy M. Zahratka (MN).
These exemptions are extended
subject to the driver maintaining a
stable treatment regimen and remaining
seizure-free during the 2-year exemption
period. The exempted drivers must
submit a physician statement from their
treating physician 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. 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.
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 29 applicants has
satisfied the entry conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the
Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder
requirements (73 FR 75167; 75 FR
38599; 77 FR 537; 77 FR 12360; 78 FR
3077; 78 FR 3079; 78 FR 24301). Each
of these 29 applicants has requested
renewal of the exemption and has
submitted evidence showing that they
have maintained a stable treatment
regimen and remained seizure-free
during the 2-year exemption period. The
exempted drivers must submit a
physician statement 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
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qualifications for CMV drivers. In
addition to evaluating the medical
status of each applicant CDLIS and
MCMIS were searched for crash and
violation data on the 29 applicants. For
non-CDL holders, the Agency reviewed
the driving records from the State
licensing agency. 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.
Request for Comments
FMCSA will review comments
received at any time concerning a
particular driver’s safety record and
determine if the continuation of the
exemption is consistent with the
requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315. However, FMCSA requests that
interested parties with specific data
concerning the safety records of these
drivers submit comments by September
21, 2015.
FMCSA believes that the
requirements for a renewal of an
exemption under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315 can be satisfied by initially
granting the renewal and then
requesting and evaluating, if needed,
subsequent comments submitted by
interested parties. As indicated above,
the Agency previously published
notices of final disposition announcing
its decision to exempt these 29
individuals from the Epilepsy and
Seizure Disorders requirement in 49
CFR 391.41(b)(8). The final decision to
grant an exemption to each of these
individuals was made on the merits of
each case and made only after careful
consideration of the comments received
to its notices of applications. The
notices of applications stated the
medical condition of each applicant for
an exemption from the Epilepsy and
Seizure requirements. That information
is available by consulting the above
cited Federal Register publications.
Interested parties or organizations
possessing information that would
otherwise show that any, or all, of these
drivers are not currently achieving the
statutory level of safety should
immediately notify FMCSA. The
Agency will evaluate any adverse
evidence submitted and, if safety is
being compromised or if continuation of
the exemption would not be consistent
with the goals and objectives of 49
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will
take immediate steps to revoke the
exemption of a driver.
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Submitting Comments
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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 numbers
FMCSA–2008–0355; FMCSA–2010–
0203; FMCSA–2011–0389; FMCSA–
2012–0050; FMCSA–2012–0094;
FMCSA–2012–0294; FMCSA–2013–
0106 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 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. We will consider all
comments and material received during
the comment period.
Federal Transit Administration
Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as any
documents mentioned in this notice, or
to submit your comment online, go to
https://www.regulations.gov and in the
search box insert the docket number
FMCSA–2008–0355; FMCSA–2010–
0203; FMCSA–2011–0389; FMCSA–
2012–0050; FMCSA–2012–0094;
FMCSA–2012–0294; FMCSA–2013–
0106 and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click
‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and you will find
all documents and comments related to
this document.
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Notice of a Buy America Waiver for
Replacement Gondola Components
AGENCY:
Federal Transit Administration,
DOT.
ACTION:
Notice of a Buy America waiver.
The Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) received a Buy
America waiver request from the
Colorado Department of Transportation
on behalf of the Town of Mountain
Village for replacement parts for a
gondola rehabilitation project. A nonavailability waiver is needed because
Mountain Village intends to rehabilitate
the gondola system with FTA funding
and the replacement parts do not
comply with Buy America
requirements. In accordance with 49
U.S.C. 5323(j)(3)(A), FTA published a
notice of the waiver request and sought
public comment in deciding whether to
grant the request. Having received no
comments opposing the waiver, FTA is
hereby granting a non-availability
waiver for the replacement gondola
components to be procured by
Mountain Village for the gondola
refurbishment projects described herein.
DATES: This waiver is effective
immediately.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard Wong, FTA Attorney-Advisor,
at (202) 366–0675 or Richard.Wong@
dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
purpose of this notice is to announce
that FTA is granting a non-availability
waiver for Mountain Village’s
procurement of replacement
components for its gondolas used to
provide public transportation service.
With certain exceptions, FTA’s Buy
America requirements prevent FTA
from obligating an amount that may be
appropriated to carry out its program for
a project unless ‘‘the steel, iron, and
manufactured goods used in the project
are produced in the United States.’’ 49
U.S.C. 5323(j)(1). A manufactured
product is considered produced in the
United States if: (1) All of the
manufacturing processes for the product
take place in the United States; and (2)
all of the components of the product are
of U.S. origin. A component is
considered of U.S. origin if it is
manufactured in the United States,
regardless of the origin of its
subcomponents. 49 CFR 661.5(d). If,
however, FTA determines that ‘‘the
steel, iron, and goods produced in the
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United States are not produced in a
sufficient and reasonably available
amount or are not of a satisfactory
quality,’’ then FTA may issue a waiver
(non-availability waiver). 49 U.S.C.
5323(j)(2)(B); 49 CFR 661.7(c).
The Town of Mountain Village
provides free public transportation via
gondola (also known as a tramway)
between Mountain Village and the
Town of Telluride. The gondola
operates continuous fixed route service
17 hours per day, 7 days per week, 280
or more days per year, serving over
2,000,000 passengers per year.
According to Mountain Village, the
existing low-speed conveyor
components (bearings, pulleys, tires and
other related components) and gondola
grip components (coil springs, movable
jaws, fixed jaws, bearings, bolts,
bushings, wheels and other related
components) are nearing the end of their
useful service lives and are showing
signs of wear and fatigue. Without
periodic capital equipment
replacement/rebuild, the likelihood of
mechanical downtime increases
significantly, equating to prolonged
service outages for commuters.
Mountain Village also needs to refurbish
the 59 gondola cabins due to wear and
tear. Mountain Village intends to
replace these gondola components over
several phases during the coming years.
Specifically, procurement of the lowspeed conveyor components and the
grips will be procured in two phases,
one in 2015 and one in 2016; parts for
the cabin refurbishment are anticipated
to be procured over a six-year period.
The non-availability waiver is effective
for all phases of these projects, but
expires upon completion of these
projects.
Mountain Village asserted that there
are no companies that manufacture
these gondola components in the United
States and that each of the gondola
components to be procured is available
only from a single source—
Dopplemayer and CWA, the original
equipment manufacturers. The Colorado
Passenger Tramway Safety Board
(CPTSB), the state agency responsible
for regulating the safety of aerial
tramways within the State of Colorado,
agreed and noted that because gondolas
are specialized and the market is
limited, there are no aftermarket
manufacturers for these gondola
components. The CPTSB concluded
that, for these parts, there are no
alternatives to the original equipment
manufacturers, which do not
manufacture the replacement
components in the United States.
Although there is a new U.S.
manufacturer for tramways in the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2008-0355; FMCSA-2010-0203; FMCSA-2011-0389; FMCSA-
2012-0050; FMCSA-2012-0094; FMCSA-2012-0294; FMCSA-2013-0106]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and
Seizure Disorders
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
Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations for 29 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to
exempt individuals from the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders requirement
if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has
concluded that granting these exemption renewals will provide a level
of safety that is equivalent to or greater than the level of safety
maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle
(CMV) drivers.
DATES: This decision is effective July 12, 2015. Comments must be
received on or before September 21, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) numbers: Docket No. [Docket No. [FMCSA-2008-
0355; FMCSA-2010-0203; FMCSA-2011-0389; FMCSA-2012-0050; FMCSA-2012-
0094; FMCSA-2012-0294; FMCSA-2013-0106], using any of the following
methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 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 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 Horan III, Director, Carrier &
Vehicles 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:
Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption
from the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders requirements in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(8), 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.
Exemption Decision
This notice addresses 29 individuals who have requested renewal of
their exemptions in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has
evaluated these applications for renewal on their merits and decided to
extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are:
Patrick N. Andreasen (PA), Prince Austin, Jr. (OH), Samuel D.
Beverly, Jr. (VA), John W. Boerth (WI), Michael C. Breitbach (IA), Todd
W. Brock (CO), Craig R. Bugella ((WI), Frank J. Cekovic (PA), Joseph
D'Angelo (NY), Todd A. Davis (WI), Steven Gordon (MT), James R. Gorniak
(WI), Brian R. Hanson (OR), Eric A. Hilmer (WI), Kevin A. Jandreau
(ME), David Kietzman (WI), Jason Kirkham (WI), Joseph A. Kogut (NY),
William P. Lago (MA), Michael K. Lail (NC), Robert J. Mooney (OH),
Jeffrey P. Moore (NY), Diana J. Mugford (VT), Brian J. Porter (PA),
Michael Righter (PA), Douglas S. Slagel (OH), Robert C. Spencer (FL),
Brian J. Wiggins (ID), Timothy M. Zahratka (MN).
These exemptions are extended subject to the driver maintaining a
stable treatment regimen and remaining seizure-free during the 2-year
exemption period. The exempted drivers must submit a physician
statement from their treating physician 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. 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.
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 29 applicants has satisfied the
entry conditions for obtaining an exemption from the Epilepsy and
Seizure Disorder requirements (73 FR 75167; 75 FR 38599; 77 FR 537; 77
FR 12360; 78 FR 3077; 78 FR 3079; 78 FR 24301). Each of these 29
applicants has requested renewal of the exemption and has submitted
evidence showing that they have maintained a stable treatment regimen
and remained seizure-free during the 2-year exemption period. The
exempted drivers must submit a physician statement 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. In addition to evaluating the medical status of each
applicant CDLIS and MCMIS were searched for crash and violation data on
the 29 applicants. For non-CDL holders, the Agency reviewed the driving
records from the State licensing agency. 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.
Request for Comments
FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a
particular driver's safety record and determine if the continuation of
the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with
specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit
comments by September 21, 2015.
FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an exemption
under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially
granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed,
subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated
above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition
announcing its decision to exempt these 29 individuals from the
Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8). The
final decision to grant an exemption to each of these individuals was
made on the merits of each case and made only after careful
consideration of the comments received to its notices of applications.
The notices of applications stated the medical condition of each
applicant for an exemption from the Epilepsy and Seizure requirements.
That information is available by consulting the above cited Federal
Register publications.
Interested parties or organizations possessing information that
would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately
notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted
and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the
exemption of a driver.
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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 numbers FMCSA-2008-0355; FMCSA-
2010-0203; FMCSA-2011-0389; FMCSA-2012-0050; FMCSA-2012-0094; FMCSA-
2012-0294; FMCSA-2013-0106 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 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. We will consider all comments and
material received during the comment period.
Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this
notice, or to submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number
FMCSA-2008-0355; FMCSA-2010-0203; FMCSA-2011-0389; FMCSA-2012-0050;
FMCSA-2012-0094; FMCSA-2012-0294; FMCSA-2013-0106 and click ``Search.''
Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' and you will find all documents and
comments related to this document.
Issued on: August 3, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-20687 Filed 8-20-15; 8:45 am]
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