Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision, 24554-24555 [2018-11423]

Download as PDF 24554 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 103 / Tuesday, May 29, 2018 / Notices FMCSA–2017–0060 and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and you will find all documents and comments related to this notice. Issued on: May 17, 2018. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2018–11434 Filed 5–25–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–1999–5748; FMCSA– 2003–15268; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA– 2005–21711; FMCSA–2005–22194; FMCSA– 2005–22727; FMCSA–2006–26653; FMCSA– 2007–0017; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA– 2007–29019; FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA– 2009–0303; FMCSA–2011–0140; FMCSA– 2011–0275; FMCSA–2011–0298; FMCSA– 2011–0325; FMCSA–2013–0028; FMCSA– 2013–0029; FMCSA–2013–0165; FMCSA– 2013–0166; FMCSA–2013–0167; FMCSA– 2013–0168; FMCSA–2013–0169; FMCSA– 2013–0170; FMCSA–2013–0174; FMCSA– 2014–0304; FMCSA–2015–0053; FMCSA– 2015–0056; FMCSA–2015–0070; FMCSA– 2015–0071; FMCSA–2015–0072; FMCSA– 2015–0344; FMCSA–2015–0347] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. AGENCY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 64 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce without meeting the vision requirement in one eye. DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in the discussions below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, 202–366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., 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: daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 May 25, 2018 Jkt 244001 I. Electronic Access You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document Management System (FDMS) at: https:// www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to https:// www.regulations.gov and/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., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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 https://www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https://www.dot.gov/ privacy. II. Background On February 15, 2018, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision to renew exemptions for 64 individuals from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) to operate a CMV in interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (83 FR 6925). The public comment period ended on March 19, 2018, and no comments were received. As stated in the previous notice, FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of these applicants and determined that renewing these exemptions would achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved by complying with the current regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding vision found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is physically qualified to driver a CMV if that person has distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or without corrective lenses, field of vision of at least 70° in the horizontal meridian in each eye, and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing red, green, and amber. III. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this preceding. IV. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 64 renewal exemption applications and PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 comments received, FMCSA confirms its’ decision to exempt the following drivers from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41 (b)(10): In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of February and are discussed below: As of February 9, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 55 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (64 FR 40404; 64 FR 66962; 66 FR 66969; 68 FR 37197; 68 FR 52811; 68 FR 61860; 68 FR 69432; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 57353; 70 FR 61165; 70 FR 61493; 70 FR 71884; 70 FR 72689; 71 FR 644; 71 FR 4632; 72 FR 8417; 72 FR 36099; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 52419; 72 FR 54971; 72 FR 58362; 72 FR 62897; 72 FR 64273; 72 FR 67340; 72 FR 67344; 72 FR 71995; 73 FR 1395; 73 FR 6246; 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 48343; 74 FR 49069; 74 FR 53581; 74 FR 57553; 74 FR 60021; 74 FR 60022; 74 FR 62632; 74 FR 65845; 74 FR 65847; 75 FR 1450; 75 FR 4623; 76 FR 37169; 76 FR 50318; 76 FR 62143; 76 FR 64164; 76 FR 64171; 76 FR 70210; 76 FR 70212; 76 FR 70213; 76 FR 70215; 76 FR 75940; 76 FR 78728; 76 FR 79760; 77 FR 541; 77 FR 543; 77 FR 545; 77 FR 3554; 78 FR 27281; 78 FR 34143; 78 FR 41188; 78 FR 47818; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 62935; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 63307; 78 FR 64271; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 66099; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 67460; 78 FR 68137; 78 FR 74223; 78 FR 76395; 78 FR 76704; 78 FR 76705; 78 FR 76707; 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 78 FR 77782; 78 FR 78475; 78 FR 78477; 79 FR 2748; 79 FR 3919; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 53708; 80 FR 14223; 80 FR 33007; 80 FR 33011; 80 FR 40122; 80 FR 49302; 80 FR 50915; 80 FR 59225; 80 FR 59230; 80 FR 62163; 80 FR 63839; 80 FR 63869; 80 FR 67472; 80 FR 67476; 80 FR 67481; 80 FR 70060; 80 FR 76345; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR 1284; 81 FR 11642; 81 FR 15401; 81 FR 15404; 81 FR 16265; 81 FR 60117): Richard D. Becotte (NH) Timothy A. Bohling (CO) Scott Brady (FL) Duane W. Brzuchalski (AZ) Daryl Carpenter (MD) Henry L. Chastain (GA) Martina B. Classen (IA) Robert L. Cross, Jr. (MO) Alan J. Daisey (DE) Rufus A. Dennis (TN) Albert M. DiVella (NV) Michael M. Edleston (MA) Terry D. Elliott (TN) James P. Fitzgerald (MA) Russell W. Foster (OH) Gordon R. Fritz (WI) E:\FR\FM\29MYN1.SGM 29MYN1 daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 103 / Tuesday, May 29, 2018 / Notices Richard L. Gandee (OH) James E. Goodman (AL) Christopher L. Granby (MI) John M. Guilford (AL) John E. Halcomb (GA) Mervin M. Hershberger (WI) Steven M. Hoover (IL) Frank E. Johnson, Jr. (FL) Jeremy W. Knott (NC) Roger D. Kool (IA) Michael R. Leftwich (GA) Jose A. Marco (TX) David Matos (NY) George A. McCue (NV) Dennis L. Maxcy (NY) Cameron S. McMillen (NM) David L. Menken (NY) Gregory G. Miller (OH) Rashawn L. Morris (VA) Charles D. Oestreich (MN) Carols A. Osollo (NM) Robert L. Pearson (GA) Robert M. Pickett, II (MI) Johnny L. Powell (MD) Branden J. Ramos (CA) Andres Regalado (CA) Thenon D. Ridley (TX) Christopher M. Rivera (NM) Richard S. Robb (NM) Angelo D. Rogers (AL) David J. Rothermal (RI) Sonny Scott (OH) James J. Slemmer (PA) John T. Thor (MN) Donald L. Urmston (OH) Paul J. Vines (AL) Jackie G. Wells (VA) Joseph A. Wells (IL) James D. Zimmer (OH) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA–1999–5748; FMCSA– 2003–15268; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–2005– 22194; FMCSA–2005–22727; FMCSA– 2006–26653; FMCSA–2007–0017; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA–2007– 29019; FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA– 2009–0303; FMCSA–2011–0140; FMCSA–2011–0275; FMCSA–2011– 0298; FMCSA–2013–0028; FMCSA– 2013–0029; FMCSA–2013–0165; FMCSA–2013–0166; FMCSA–2013– 0167; FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA– 2013–0169; FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA–2014–0304; FMCSA–2015– 0053; FMCSA–2015–0056; FMCSA– 2015–0070; FMCSA–2015–0071; FMCSA–2015–0072; FMCSA–2015– 0344. Their exemptions are applicable as of February 9, 2018, and will expire on February 9, 2020. As of February 12, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following six individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (81 FR 1474; 81 FR 48493): VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 May 25, 2018 Jkt 244001 Charles H. Baim (PA) Dana L. Colberg (OR) Joseph T. Saba (MN) LeRoy W. Scharkey (MN) Walton W. Smith (VA) Aaron D. Tillman (DE) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0026] The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA–2015–0347. Their exemptions are applicable as of February 12, 2018, and will expire on February 12, 2020. As of February 22, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following two individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (77 FR 539; 77 FR 10608; 79 FR 6993; 81 FR 15401): Brian K. Cline (NC); Mickey Lawson (NC). The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA–2011–0325. Their exemptions are applicable as of February 22, 2018, and will expire on February 22, 2020. As of February 27, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, Danielle Wilkins (CA) has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (79 FR 1908; 79 FR 14333; 81 FR 15401). The driver was included in docket number FMCSA–2013–0174. The exemption is applicable as of February 27, 2018, and will expire on February 27, 2020. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be valid for two years from the effective date 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. Issued on: May 17, 2018. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2018–11423 Filed 5–25–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24555 Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of applications for exemption; request for comments. AGENCY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 53 individuals for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals with ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 28, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– 2018–0026 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number(s) 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., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day E.T., 365 days each year. If you want SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29MYN1.SGM 29MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-2003-15268; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-
2005-21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2006-26653; 
FMCSA-2007-0017; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2007-29019; FMCSA-2009-0154; 
FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2011-0140; FMCSA-2011-0275; FMCSA-2011-0298; 
FMCSA-2011-0325; FMCSA-2013-0028; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0165; 
FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; 
FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-2014-0304; FMCSA-2015-0053; 
FMCSA-2015-0056; FMCSA-2015-0070; FMCSA-2015-0071; FMCSA-2015-0072; 
FMCSA-2015-0344; FMCSA-2015-0347]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

ACTION: Notice of final disposition.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 64 
individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle 
(CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these individuals to continue to 
operate CMVs in interstate commerce without meeting the vision 
requirement in one eye.

DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates 
stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in 
the discussions below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, 
Medical Programs Division, 202-366-4001, [email protected], 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., 
e.t., 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. Electronic Access

    You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document 
Management System (FDMS) at: https://www.regulations.gov.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments, go to https://www.regulations.gov and/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., e.t., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.
    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 https://www.regulations.gov, as described in 
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed 
at https://www.dot.gov/privacy.

II. Background

    On February 15, 2018, FMCSA published a notice announcing its 
decision to renew exemptions for 64 individuals from the vision 
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) to operate a CMV in interstate 
commerce and requested comments from the public (83 FR 6925). The 
public comment period ended on March 19, 2018, and no comments were 
received.
    As stated in the previous notice, FMCSA has evaluated the 
eligibility of these applicants and determined that renewing these 
exemptions would achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater 
than the level that would be achieved by complying with the current 
regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
    The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding vision 
found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is physically 
qualified to driver a CMV if that person has distant visual acuity of 
at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye without corrective lenses or 
visual acuity separately corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) or better with 
corrective lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least 20/40 (Snellen) 
in both eyes with or without corrective lenses, field of vision of at 
least 70[deg] in the horizontal meridian in each eye, and the ability 
to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing red, 
green, and amber.

III. Discussion of Comments

    FMCSA received no comments in this preceding.

IV. Conclusion

    Based upon its evaluation of the 64 renewal exemption applications 
and comments received, FMCSA confirms its' decision to exempt the 
following drivers from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41 (b)(10):
    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 
groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of February 
and are discussed below:
    As of February 9, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following 55 individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in 
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (64 FR 40404; 64 FR 66962; 66 FR 
66969; 68 FR 37197; 68 FR 52811; 68 FR 61860; 68 FR 69432; 70 FR 48797; 
70 FR 57353; 70 FR 61165; 70 FR 61493; 70 FR 71884; 70 FR 72689; 71 FR 
644; 71 FR 4632; 72 FR 8417; 72 FR 36099; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 52419; 72 
FR 54971; 72 FR 58362; 72 FR 62897; 72 FR 64273; 72 FR 67340; 72 FR 
67344; 72 FR 71995; 73 FR 1395; 73 FR 6246; 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 48343; 
74 FR 49069; 74 FR 53581; 74 FR 57553; 74 FR 60021; 74 FR 60022; 74 FR 
62632; 74 FR 65845; 74 FR 65847; 75 FR 1450; 75 FR 4623; 76 FR 37169; 
76 FR 50318; 76 FR 62143; 76 FR 64164; 76 FR 64171; 76 FR 70210; 76 FR 
70212; 76 FR 70213; 76 FR 70215; 76 FR 75940; 76 FR 78728; 76 FR 79760; 
77 FR 541; 77 FR 543; 77 FR 545; 77 FR 3554; 78 FR 27281; 78 FR 34143; 
78 FR 41188; 78 FR 47818; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 62935; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 
63307; 78 FR 64271; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 66099; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 67460; 
78 FR 68137; 78 FR 74223; 78 FR 76395; 78 FR 76704; 78 FR 76705; 78 FR 
76707; 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 78 FR 77782; 78 FR 78475; 78 FR 78477; 
79 FR 2748; 79 FR 3919; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 53708; 80 FR 14223; 80 FR 
33007; 80 FR 33011; 80 FR 40122; 80 FR 49302; 80 FR 50915; 80 FR 59225; 
80 FR 59230; 80 FR 62163; 80 FR 63839; 80 FR 63869; 80 FR 67472; 80 FR 
67476; 80 FR 67481; 80 FR 70060; 80 FR 76345; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR 1284; 
81 FR 11642; 81 FR 15401; 81 FR 15404; 81 FR 16265; 81 FR 60117):

Richard D. Becotte (NH)
Timothy A. Bohling (CO)
Scott Brady (FL)
Duane W. Brzuchalski (AZ)
Daryl Carpenter (MD)
Henry L. Chastain (GA)
Martina B. Classen (IA)
Robert L. Cross, Jr. (MO)
Alan J. Daisey (DE)
Rufus A. Dennis (TN)
Albert M. DiVella (NV)
Michael M. Edleston (MA)
Terry D. Elliott (TN)
James P. Fitzgerald (MA)
Russell W. Foster (OH)
Gordon R. Fritz (WI)

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Richard L. Gandee (OH)
James E. Goodman (AL)
Christopher L. Granby (MI)
John M. Guilford (AL)
John E. Halcomb (GA)
Mervin M. Hershberger (WI)
Steven M. Hoover (IL)
Frank E. Johnson, Jr. (FL)
Jeremy W. Knott (NC)
Roger D. Kool (IA)
Michael R. Leftwich (GA)
Jose A. Marco (TX)
David Matos (NY)
George A. McCue (NV)
Dennis L. Maxcy (NY)
Cameron S. McMillen (NM)
David L. Menken (NY)
Gregory G. Miller (OH)
Rashawn L. Morris (VA)
Charles D. Oestreich (MN)
Carols A. Osollo (NM)
Robert L. Pearson (GA)
Robert M. Pickett, II (MI)
Johnny L. Powell (MD)
Branden J. Ramos (CA)
Andres Regalado (CA)
Thenon D. Ridley (TX)
Christopher M. Rivera (NM)
Richard S. Robb (NM)
Angelo D. Rogers (AL)
David J. Rothermal (RI)
Sonny Scott (OH)
James J. Slemmer (PA)
John T. Thor (MN)
Donald L. Urmston (OH)
Paul J. Vines (AL)
Jackie G. Wells (VA)
Joseph A. Wells (IL)
James D. Zimmer (OH)

    The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-
2003-15268; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; 
FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2006-26653; FMCSA-2007-0017; FMCSA-2007-27897; 
FMCSA-2007-29019; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2011-0140; 
FMCSA-2011-0275; FMCSA-2011-0298; FMCSA-2013-0028; FMCSA-2013-0029; 
FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0167; FMCSA-2013-0168; 
FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2014-0304; FMCSA-2015-0053; 
FMCSA-2015-0056; FMCSA-2015-0070; FMCSA-2015-0071; FMCSA-2015-0072; 
FMCSA-2015-0344. Their exemptions are applicable as of February 9, 
2018, and will expire on February 9, 2020.
    As of February 12, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following six individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in 
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (81 FR 1474; 81 FR 48493):

Charles H. Baim (PA)
Dana L. Colberg (OR)
Joseph T. Saba (MN)
LeRoy W. Scharkey (MN)
Walton W. Smith (VA)
Aaron D. Tillman (DE)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2015-0347. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of February 12, 2018, and will expire on 
February 12, 2020.
    As of February 22, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, the following two individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in 
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (77 FR 539; 77 FR 10608; 79 FR 
6993; 81 FR 15401): Brian K. Cline (NC); Mickey Lawson (NC).
    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2011-0325. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of February 22, 2018, and will expire on 
February 22, 2020.
    As of February 27, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315, Danielle Wilkins (CA) has satisfied the renewal conditions 
for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs 
for interstate CMV drivers (79 FR 1908; 79 FR 14333; 81 FR 15401).
    The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2013-0174. The 
exemption is applicable as of February 27, 2018, and will expire on 
February 27, 2020.
    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be valid 
for two years from the effective date 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.

    Issued on: May 17, 2018.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2018-11423 Filed 5-25-18; 8:45 am]
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