Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision, 53936-53938 [2018-23333]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–1999–6480; FMCSA–
2000–7006; FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA–
2002–12294; FMCSA–2004–17195; FMCSA–
2005–22194; FMCSA–2006–23773; FMCSA–
2006–24783; FMCSA–2008–0021; FMCSA–
2008–0106; FMCSA–2008–0174; FMCSA–
2008–0231; FMCSA–2009–0291; FMCSA–
2010–0082; FMCSA–2010–0114; FMCSA–
2011–0299; FMCSA–2011–0325; FMCSA–
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2015–0350; FMCSA–2015–0351; FMCSA–
2016–0028; FMCSA–2016–0029; FMCSA–
2016–0030; FMCSA–2016–0031; FMCSA–
2016–0033]
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 88
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., ET,
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:
SUMMARY:
I. Public Participation
A. Viewing Documents and Comments
To view comments, as well as any
documents mentioned in this notice as
being available in the docket, go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Insert the
docket number, FMCSA–1999–6480;
FMCSA–2000–7006; FMCSA–2000–
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7165; FMCSA–2002–12294; FMCSA–
2004–17195; FMCSA–2005–22194;
FMCSA–2006–23773; FMCSA–2006–
24783; FMCSA–2008–0021; FMCSA–
2008–0106; FMCSA–2008–0174;
FMCSA–2008–0231; FMCSA–2009–
0291; FMCSA–2010–0082; FMCSA–
2010–0114; FMCSA–2011–0299;
FMCSA–2011–0325; FMCSA–2012–
0104; FMCSA–2012–0161; FMCSA–
2012–0214; FMCSA–2013–0166;
FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA–2014–
0002; FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA–
2014–0004; FMCSA–2014–0005;
FMCSA–2014–0006; FMCSA–2014–
0007; FMCSA–2014–0010; FMCSA–
2015–0070; FMCSA–2015–0072;
FMCSA–2015–0350; FMCSA–2015–
0351; FMCSA–2016–0028; FMCSA–
2016–0029; FMCSA–2016–0030;
FMCSA–2016–0031; FMCSA–2016–
0033, in the keyword box, and click
‘‘Search.’’ Next, click the ‘‘Open Docket
Folder’’ button and choose the
document to review. If you do not have
access to the internet, you may view the
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B. 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.
II. Background
On August 15, 2018, FMCSA
published a notice announcing its
decision to renew exemptions for 88
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 40638). The public comment period
ended on September 14, 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 drive a CMV if
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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 on its evaluation of the 88
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 September and are
discussed below.
As of September 8, 2018, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 30 individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers (70 FR 57353; 70
FR 72689; 71 FR 6828; 71 FR 19604; 73
FR 27018; 73 FR 35198; 73 FR 36955;
73 FR 48275; 74 FR 65842; 75 FR 9482;
75 FR 25919; 75 FR 36779; 75 FR 39729;
75 FR 44051; 77 FR 539; 77 FR 10606;
77 FR 10608; 77 FR 38384; 77 FR 46153;
78 FR 62935; 78 FR 76395; 79 FR 6993;
79 FR 10607; 79 FR 14328; 79 FR 14571;
79 FR 18392; 79 FR 22003; 79 FR 28588;
79 FR 29498; 79 FR 35212; 79 FR 35218;
79 FR 38659; 79 FR 46153; 79 FR 47175;
79 FR 53514; 80 FR 67476; 80 FR 70060;
81 FR 14190; 81 FR 15404; 81 FR 16265;
81 FR 17237; 81 FR 20433; 81 FR 20435;
81 FR 39100; 81 FR 39320; 81 FR 42054;
81 FR 45214; 81 FR 52514; 81 FR 52516;
81 FR 66720; 81 FR 66722; 81 FR 66726;
81 FR 68098; 81 FR 90050; 81 FR 91239;
81 FR 96196):
Felipe Bayron (WI)
Kenneth W. Bos (MN)
Duane N. Brojer (NM)
Gary A. Brown (PA)
John D. Burns (ID)
Derrick L. Cowan (NC)
Jeffrey D. Davis (NC)
Timothy C. Dotson (MO)
Paul D. Evenhouse (IL)
Hugo A. Galvis Barrera (GA)
Todd M. Harguth (MN)
George F. Hernandez, Jr. (AZ)
Brian D. Hoover (IA)
Gregory R. Johnson (SC)
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Michael A. Kafer (KS)
Aaron C. Lougher (OR)
John Lucas (NC)
Joshua L. Marasek (TX)
Carlos A. Mendez-Castellon (VA)
Earl L. Mokma (MI)
John E. O’Boyle (PA)
Mark C. Reineke (NM)
Guadalupe Reyes (FL)
Jacob H. Riggle (OK)
Richard M. Rosales (NM)
Scott D. Russell (WI)
Paul W. Sorenson (UT)
Joshua R. Stanley (OK)
Jerry M. Stearns (AR)
Raymond W. Teemer (NJ)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–2005–22194;
FMCSA–2006–23773; FMCSA–2008–
0106; FMCSA–2009–0291; FMCSA–
2010–0082; FMCSA–2011–0325;
FMCSA–2013–0166; FMCSA–2014–
0002; FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA–
2014–0004; FMCSA–2014–0006;
FMCSA–2014–0007; FMCSA–2015–
0070; FMCSA–2015–0072; FMCSA–
2015–0350; FMCSA–2015–0351;
FMCSA–2016–0028; FMCSA–2016–
0029; FMCSA–2016–0030; FMCSA–
2016–0031. Their exemptions are
applicable as of September 8, 2018, and
will expire on September 8, 2020.
As of September 9, 2018, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 23 individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers (64 FR 68195; 65
FR 20251; 67 FR 38311; 69 FR 17263;
69 FR 26921; 69 FR 31447; 70 FR 44946;
71 FR 27033; 71 FR 32184; 71 FR 41311;
73 FR 15568; 73 FR 27017; 73 FR 28186;
73 FR 35197; 73 FR 35199; 73 FR 38499;
73 FR 42403; 73 FR 48273; 73 FR 48275;
75 FR 25919; 75 FR 27624; 75 FR 34212;
75 FR 38602; 75 FR 39729; 75 FR 44051;
75 FR 47888; 75 FR 50799; 76 FR 73769;
77 FR 3547; 77 FR 27847; 77 FR 36338;
77 FR 38386; 77 FR 40945; 77 FR 40946;
77 FR 41879; 77 FR 46153; 77 FR 48590;
77 FR 52391; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 77780;
79 FR 10606; 79 FR 14331; 79 FR 22003;
79 FR 27681; 79 FR 29495; 79 FR 35212;
79 FR 35220; 79 FR 37842; 79 FR 38649;
79 FR 38659; 79 FR 41735; 79 FR 45868;
79 FR 46153; 79 FR 47175; 79 FR 53514;
81 FR 81230):
Don R. Alexander (OR)
Paul J. Bannon (DE)
Tracy L. Bowers (IA)
Thomas L. Corey (IN)
Layne C. Coscorrosa (WA)
James H. Facemyre (WV)
Michael Giagnacova (PA)
Brian G. Hagen (IL)
George M. Hapchuk (PA)
Clarence K. Hill (NC)
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Michael J. Hoffarth (WA)
Michael G. Martin (CT)
Shane N. Maul (IN)
Larry McCoy, Sr. (OH)
Daniel S. Rebstad (FL)
Kenneth R. Riener (MT)
Terry L. Rubendall (PA)
James C. Sharp (PA)
Robert Smiley (NM)
Leon F. Stephens (CO)
George R. Tieskoetter (IA)
Bart M. Valiante (CT)
James W. Van Ryswyk (IA)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–1999–6480; FMCSA–
2004–17195; FMCSA–2006–24783;
FMCSA–2008–0021; FMCSA–2008–
0106; FMCSA–2008–0174; FMCSA–
2010–0082; FMCSA–2010–0114;
FMCSA–2011–0299; FMCSA–2012–
0104; FMCSA–2012–0161; FMCSA–
2013–0168; FMCSA–2014–0002;
FMCSA–2014–0005; FMCSA–2014–
0006; FMCSA–2014–0007. Their
exemptions are applicable as of
September 9, 2018, and will expire on
September 9, 2020.
As of September 21, 2018, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 13 individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers (65 FR 20245; 65
FR 33406; 65 FR 57230; 65 FR 57234;
67 FR 46016; 67 FR 57266; 67 FR 57267;
69 FR 51346; 69 FR 52741; 71 FR 50970;
71 FR 53489; 73 FR 48270; 73 FR 51336;
75 FR 34210; 75 FR 47888; 75 FR 50799;
75 FR 52062; 77 FR 40945; 77 FR 52389;
79 FR 46300; 81 FR 81230):
Jack D. Clodfelter (NC)
Tommy J. Cross, Jr. (TN)
Daniel K. Davis III (MA)
Joseph A. Dunlap (OH)
James F. Gereau (WI)
Esteban G. Gonzalez (TX)
Reginald I. Hall (TX)
George R. House (MO)
Alfred C. Jewell, Jr. (WY)
Lewis V. McNeice (TX)
Kevin J. O’Donnell (IL)
Gregory M. Preves (GA)
Jeffrey D. Wilson (CO)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–2000–7006; FMCSA–
2000–7165; FMCSA–2002–12294;
FMCSA–2010–0114. Their exemptions
are applicable as of September 21, 2018,
and will expire on September 21, 2020.
As of September 23, 2018, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following four individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers (73 FR 46973; 73
FR 54888; 75 FR 52063; 77 FR 52388;
79 FR 52388; 81 FR 81230):
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Terrence L. Benning (WI)
Larry D. Curry (GA)
Kelly M. Greene (FL)
Thomas P. Shank (NY)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2008–0231. Their
exemptions are applicable as of
September 23, 2018, and will expire on
September 23, 2020.
As of September 26, 2018, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following four individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers (77 FR 46793; 77
FR 59245; 81 FR 81230):
Bryan Brockus (ID)
Erric L. Gomersall (WI)
Larry Johnsonbaugh, Jr. (PA)
John Middleton (OH)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2012–0214. Their
exemptions are applicable as of
September 26, 2018, and will expire on
September 26, 2020.
As of September 29, 2018, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following seven individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers (81 FR 59266; 81
FR 74494):
Gregory M. Anderson (NY)
Richard D. Auger (CA)
Darrin E. Bogert (NY)
Jose D. Chavez (MD)
Philip J. Clements (WI)
Robert H. Nelson (VA)
Harold F. White (SC)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2016–0033. Their
exemptions are applicable as of
September 29, 2018, and will expire on
September 29, 2020.
As of September 30, 2018, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following seven individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers (79 FR 51643; 79
FR 64001; 81 FR 81230):
Ronald A. Bolyard (WV)
Kelly R. Knopf, Sr. (SC)
Frazier A. Luckerson (GA)
Ross A. Miceli II (PA)
Donald L. Minney (OH)
Philip L. Neff (PA)
Loran J. Weiler (IA)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2014–0010. Their
exemptions are applicable as of
September 30, 2018, and will expire on
September 30, 2020.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315,
each exemption will be valid for two
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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: October 17, 2018.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0056]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure
Disorders
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for
exemption; request for comments.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces receipt of
applications from 12 individuals for an
exemption from the prohibition in the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) against persons
with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or
any other condition that is likely to
cause a loss of consciousness or any loss
of ability to control a commercial motor
vehicle (CMV) to drive in interstate
commerce. If granted, the exemptions
would enable these individuals who
have had one or more seizures and are
taking anti-seizure medication to
operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before November 26, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No.
FMCSA–2018–0056 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,
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-
2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2006-23773;
FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2008-0021; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0174;
FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0114;
FMCSA-2011-0299; FMCSA-2011-0325; FMCSA-2012-0104; FMCSA-2012-0161;
FMCSA-2012-0214; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2014-0002;
FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0004; FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006;
FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2015-0070; FMCSA-2015-0072;
FMCSA-2015-0350; FMCSA-2015-0351; FMCSA-2016-0028; FMCSA-2016-0029;
FMCSA-2016-0030; FMCSA-2016-0031; FMCSA-2016-0033]
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 88
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.,
ET, 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. Public Participation
A. Viewing Documents and Comments
To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this notice
as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov.
Insert the docket number, FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-
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7165; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-17195; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2006-
23773; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2008-0021; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-
0174; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-
0114; FMCSA-2011-0299; FMCSA-2011-0325; FMCSA-2012-0104; FMCSA-2012-
0161; FMCSA-2012-0214; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2014-
0002; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0004; FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-
0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2015-0070; FMCSA-2015-
0072; FMCSA-2015-0350; FMCSA-2015-0351; FMCSA-2016-0028; FMCSA-2016-
0029; FMCSA-2016-0030; FMCSA-2016-0031; FMCSA-2016-0033, in the keyword
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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., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
B. 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.
II. Background
On August 15, 2018, FMCSA published a notice announcing its
decision to renew exemptions for 88 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 40638). The
public comment period ended on September 14, 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 drive 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 on its evaluation of the 88 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 September
and are discussed below.
As of September 8, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following 30 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (70 FR 57353; 70 FR 72689; 71 FR
6828; 71 FR 19604; 73 FR 27018; 73 FR 35198; 73 FR 36955; 73 FR 48275;
74 FR 65842; 75 FR 9482; 75 FR 25919; 75 FR 36779; 75 FR 39729; 75 FR
44051; 77 FR 539; 77 FR 10606; 77 FR 10608; 77 FR 38384; 77 FR 46153;
78 FR 62935; 78 FR 76395; 79 FR 6993; 79 FR 10607; 79 FR 14328; 79 FR
14571; 79 FR 18392; 79 FR 22003; 79 FR 28588; 79 FR 29498; 79 FR 35212;
79 FR 35218; 79 FR 38659; 79 FR 46153; 79 FR 47175; 79 FR 53514; 80 FR
67476; 80 FR 70060; 81 FR 14190; 81 FR 15404; 81 FR 16265; 81 FR 17237;
81 FR 20433; 81 FR 20435; 81 FR 39100; 81 FR 39320; 81 FR 42054; 81 FR
45214; 81 FR 52514; 81 FR 52516; 81 FR 66720; 81 FR 66722; 81 FR 66726;
81 FR 68098; 81 FR 90050; 81 FR 91239; 81 FR 96196):
Felipe Bayron (WI)
Kenneth W. Bos (MN)
Duane N. Brojer (NM)
Gary A. Brown (PA)
John D. Burns (ID)
Derrick L. Cowan (NC)
Jeffrey D. Davis (NC)
Timothy C. Dotson (MO)
Paul D. Evenhouse (IL)
Hugo A. Galvis Barrera (GA)
Todd M. Harguth (MN)
George F. Hernandez, Jr. (AZ)
Brian D. Hoover (IA)
Gregory R. Johnson (SC)
Michael A. Kafer (KS)
Aaron C. Lougher (OR)
John Lucas (NC)
Joshua L. Marasek (TX)
Carlos A. Mendez-Castellon (VA)
Earl L. Mokma (MI)
John E. O'Boyle (PA)
Mark C. Reineke (NM)
Guadalupe Reyes (FL)
Jacob H. Riggle (OK)
Richard M. Rosales (NM)
Scott D. Russell (WI)
Paul W. Sorenson (UT)
Joshua R. Stanley (OK)
Jerry M. Stearns (AR)
Raymond W. Teemer (NJ)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2005-22194;
FMCSA-2006-23773; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2009-0291; FMCSA-2010-0082;
FMCSA-2011-0325; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2014-0002; FMCSA-2014-0003;
FMCSA-2014-0004; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2015-0070;
FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2015-0350; FMCSA-2015-0351; FMCSA-2016-0028;
FMCSA-2016-0029; FMCSA-2016-0030; FMCSA-2016-0031. Their exemptions are
applicable as of September 8, 2018, and will expire on September 8,
2020.
As of September 9, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following 23 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (64 FR 68195; 65 FR 20251; 67 FR
38311; 69 FR 17263; 69 FR 26921; 69 FR 31447; 70 FR 44946; 71 FR 27033;
71 FR 32184; 71 FR 41311; 73 FR 15568; 73 FR 27017; 73 FR 28186; 73 FR
35197; 73 FR 35199; 73 FR 38499; 73 FR 42403; 73 FR 48273; 73 FR 48275;
75 FR 25919; 75 FR 27624; 75 FR 34212; 75 FR 38602; 75 FR 39729; 75 FR
44051; 75 FR 47888; 75 FR 50799; 76 FR 73769; 77 FR 3547; 77 FR 27847;
77 FR 36338; 77 FR 38386; 77 FR 40945; 77 FR 40946; 77 FR 41879; 77 FR
46153; 77 FR 48590; 77 FR 52391; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 77780; 79 FR 10606;
79 FR 14331; 79 FR 22003; 79 FR 27681; 79 FR 29495; 79 FR 35212; 79 FR
35220; 79 FR 37842; 79 FR 38649; 79 FR 38659; 79 FR 41735; 79 FR 45868;
79 FR 46153; 79 FR 47175; 79 FR 53514; 81 FR 81230):
Don R. Alexander (OR)
Paul J. Bannon (DE)
Tracy L. Bowers (IA)
Thomas L. Corey (IN)
Layne C. Coscorrosa (WA)
James H. Facemyre (WV)
Michael Giagnacova (PA)
Brian G. Hagen (IL)
George M. Hapchuk (PA)
Clarence K. Hill (NC)
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Michael J. Hoffarth (WA)
Michael G. Martin (CT)
Shane N. Maul (IN)
Larry McCoy, Sr. (OH)
Daniel S. Rebstad (FL)
Kenneth R. Riener (MT)
Terry L. Rubendall (PA)
James C. Sharp (PA)
Robert Smiley (NM)
Leon F. Stephens (CO)
George R. Tieskoetter (IA)
Bart M. Valiante (CT)
James W. Van Ryswyk (IA)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA-
2004-17195; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2008-0021; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-
2008-0174; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0114; FMCSA-2011-0299; FMCSA-
2012-0104; FMCSA-2012-0161; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2014-0002; FMCSA-
2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007. Their exemptions are
applicable as of September 9, 2018, and will expire on September 9,
2020.
As of September 21, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following 13 individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (65 FR 20245; 65 FR 33406; 65 FR
57230; 65 FR 57234; 67 FR 46016; 67 FR 57266; 67 FR 57267; 69 FR 51346;
69 FR 52741; 71 FR 50970; 71 FR 53489; 73 FR 48270; 73 FR 51336; 75 FR
34210; 75 FR 47888; 75 FR 50799; 75 FR 52062; 77 FR 40945; 77 FR 52389;
79 FR 46300; 81 FR 81230):
Jack D. Clodfelter (NC)
Tommy J. Cross, Jr. (TN)
Daniel K. Davis III (MA)
Joseph A. Dunlap (OH)
James F. Gereau (WI)
Esteban G. Gonzalez (TX)
Reginald I. Hall (TX)
George R. House (MO)
Alfred C. Jewell, Jr. (WY)
Lewis V. McNeice (TX)
Kevin J. O'Donnell (IL)
Gregory M. Preves (GA)
Jeffrey D. Wilson (CO)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-
2000-7165; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2010-0114. Their exemptions are
applicable as of September 21, 2018, and will expire on September 21,
2020.
As of September 23, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following four individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (73 FR 46973; 73 FR 54888; 75 FR
52063; 77 FR 52388; 79 FR 52388; 81 FR 81230):
Terrence L. Benning (WI)
Larry D. Curry (GA)
Kelly M. Greene (FL)
Thomas P. Shank (NY)
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2008-0231. Their
exemptions are applicable as of September 23, 2018, and will expire on
September 23, 2020.
As of September 26, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following four individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (77 FR 46793; 77 FR 59245; 81 FR
81230):
Bryan Brockus (ID)
Erric L. Gomersall (WI)
Larry Johnsonbaugh, Jr. (PA)
John Middleton (OH)
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2012-0214. Their
exemptions are applicable as of September 26, 2018, and will expire on
September 26, 2020.
As of September 29, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following seven individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (81 FR 59266; 81 FR 74494):
Gregory M. Anderson (NY)
Richard D. Auger (CA)
Darrin E. Bogert (NY)
Jose D. Chavez (MD)
Philip J. Clements (WI)
Robert H. Nelson (VA)
Harold F. White (SC)
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2016-0033. Their
exemptions are applicable as of September 29, 2018, and will expire on
September 29, 2020.
As of September 30, 2018, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following seven individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (79 FR 51643; 79 FR 64001; 81 FR
81230):
Ronald A. Bolyard (WV)
Kelly R. Knopf, Sr. (SC)
Frazier A. Luckerson (GA)
Ross A. Miceli II (PA)
Donald L. Minney (OH)
Philip L. Neff (PA)
Loran J. Weiler (IA)
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2014-0010. Their
exemptions are applicable as of September 30, 2018, and will expire on
September 30, 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: October 17, 2018.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2018-23333 Filed 10-24-18; 8:45 am]
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