Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision, 10385-10389 [2019-05296]
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August 28, 2000, and Delegation of
Authority No. 236–26 of March 8, 2019.
Jennifer Z. Galt,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary,
Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department
of State.
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BILLING CODE 4710–05–P
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
[Docket No. FD 36277]
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Iowa Northern Railway Company—
Lease Exemption With Interchange
Commitment—Rail Line of Union
Pacific Railroad Company
Iowa Northern Railway Company
(IANR), a Class III rail carrier, has filed
a verified notice of exemption under 49
CFR 1150.41 to lease from Union Pacific
Railroad Company (UP) and operate
approximately 6.9 miles of rail line in
Black Hawk County, Iowa, known as the
Waterloo Industrial Line (the Line). The
Line is located between milepost 325.1
and milepost 332.0 and includes a rail
yard located at approximately milepost
326.5 and certain side tracks located at
approximately milepost 329.0 and
milepost 331.5.
IANR states that an agreement
between UP and IANR was reached in
February 2019 for IANR’s lease and
operation of the Line (the lease
agreement).
IANR certifies that its projected
revenues as a result of this transaction
will not result in the creation of a Class
I or Class II rail carrier and will not
exceed $5 million. As required under 49
CFR 1150.43(h)(1), IANR has disclosed
in its verified notice that the lease
agreement contains an interchange
commitment that will require IANR to
pay additional charges to UP for
carloads that originate or terminate on
the Line that are not interchanged with
UP.1 IANR has provided additional
information regarding the interchange
commitment as required by 49 CFR
1150.43(h).
IANR states that it expects to
commence operations immediately
following the effective date of this
transaction, which, unless stayed, will
be April 3, 2019 (30 days after the
verified notice of exemption was filed).
If the verified notice contains false or
misleading information, the exemption
is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the
exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d)
may be filed at any time. The filing of
1 A copy of the lease agreement was submitted
under seal with the verified notice. See 49 CFR
1150.43(h)(1).
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a petition to revoke will not
automatically stay the effectiveness of
the exemption. Petitions for stay must
be filed no later than March 27, 2019.
An original and 10 copies of all
pleadings, referring to Docket No. FD
36277, must be filed with the Surface
Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20423–0001. In
addition, a copy of each pleading must
be served on T. Scott Bannister, Esq.,
Iowa Northern Railway Company, 201
Tower Park Drive, Suite 300, Waterloo,
IA 50701.
According to IANR, this action is
categorically excluded from
environmental review under 49 CFR
1105.6(c) and from historic reporting
under 49 CFR 1105.8(b).
Board decisions and notices are
available at www.stb.gov.
Decided: March 15, 2019.
By the Board, Allison C. Davis, Acting
Director, Office of Proceedings.
Brendetta Jones,
Clearance Clerk.
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BILLING CODE 4915–01–P
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
[Docket No. EP 670 (Sub-No. 2)]
Notice of Rail Energy Transportation
Advisory Committee Vacancy;
Correction
Surface Transportation Board.
Notice; correction.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Surface Transportation
Board published a document in the
Federal Register of March 6, 2016,
giving notice of one vacancy on its Rail
Energy Transportation Advisory
Committee and soliciting suggestions
from the public for candidates to fill the
vacancy. The published document
contained an incorrect description of
the vacancy.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kristen Nunnally, (202) 245–0312.
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In the Federal Register of March 6,
2019, in FR Doc. 2019–03981, on page
8151, in the first and second columns,
correct the ‘‘Summary’’ and
‘‘Supplementary Information’’ captions
by replacing the phrase ‘‘a
representative of the electric utility
industry’’ with the phrase ‘‘a
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Decided: March 15, 2019.
By the Board, Allison C. Davis, Acting
Director, Office of Proceedings.
Regena Smith-Bernard,
Clearance Clerk.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–1998–4334; FMCSA–
2000–7363; FMCSA–2000–7918; FMCSA–
2002–13411; FMCSA–2003–14223; FMCSA–
2004–19477; FMCSA–2005–20027; FMCSA–
2006–25246; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA–
2008–0106; FMCSA–2008–0340; FMCSA–
2008–0398; FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA–
2010–0187; FMCSA–2010–0201; FMCSA–
2010–0327; FMCSA–2010–0354; FMCSA–
2010–0372; FMCSA–2010–0413; FMCSA–
2011–0010; FMCSA–2011–0380; FMCSA–
2012–0278; FMCSA–2012–0279; FMCSA–
2012–0337; FMCSA–2012–0338; FMCSA–
2012–0339; FMCSA–2013–0021; FMCSA–
2013–0022; FMCSA–2013–0023; FMCSA–
2014–0005; FMCSA–2014–0006; FMCSA–
2014–0010; FMCSA–2014–0298; FMCSA–
2014–0299; FMCSA–2014–0300; FMCSA–
2014–0301; FMCSA–2014–0302; FMCSA–
2014–0304; FMCSA–2015–0347; FMCSA–
2016–0207; FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA–
2016–0209; FMCSA–2016–0212; FMCSA–
2016–0213; FMCSA–2016–0214; FMCSA–
2016–0377]
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 exemptions for 110
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 requirements 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. Comments must
be received on or before April 19, 2019.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No.
FMCSA–1998–4334; FMCSA–2000–
7363; FMCSA–2000–7918; FMCSA–
2002–13411; FMCSA–2003–14223;
SUMMARY:
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FMCSA–2004–19477; FMCSA–2005–
20027; FMCSA–2006–25246; FMCSA–
2006–26066; FMCSA–2008–0106;
FMCSA–2008–0340; FMCSA–2008–
0398; FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA–
2010–0187; FMCSA–2010–0201;
FMCSA–2010–0327; FMCSA–2010–
0354; FMCSA–2010–0372; FMCSA–
2010–0413; FMCSA–2011–0010;
FMCSA–2011–0380; FMCSA–2012–
0278; FMCSA–2012–0279; FMCSA–
2012–0337; FMCSA–2012–0338;
FMCSA–2012–0339; FMCSA–2013–
0021; FMCSA–2013–0022; FMCSA–
2013–0023; FMCSA–2014–0005;
FMCSA–2014–0006; FMCSA–2014–
0010; FMCSA–2014–0298; FMCSA–
2014–0299; FMCSA–2014–0300;
FMCSA–2014–0301; FMCSA–2014–
0302; FMCSA–2014–0304; FMCSA–
2015–0347; FMCSA–2016–0207;
FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA–2016–
0209; FMCSA–2016–0212; FMCSA–
2016–0213; FMCSA–2016–0214;
FMCSA–2016–0377 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., ET,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
Holidays.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
To avoid duplication, please use only
one of these four methods. See the
‘‘Public Participation’’ portion of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for
instructions on submitting comments.
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:
I. Public Participation
A. Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please
include the docket number for this
notice (Docket No. FMCSA–1998–4334;
FMCSA–2000–7363; FMCSA–2000–
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7918; FMCSA–2002–13411; FMCSA–
2003–14223; FMCSA–2004–19477;
FMCSA–2005–20027; FMCSA–2006–
25246; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA–
2008–0106; FMCSA–2008–0340;
FMCSA–2008–0398; FMCSA–2009–
0154; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA–
2010–0201; FMCSA–2010–0327;
FMCSA–2010–0354; FMCSA–2010–
0372; FMCSA–2010–0413; FMCSA–
2011–0010; FMCSA–2011–0380;
FMCSA–2012–0278; FMCSA–2012–
0279; FMCSA–2012–0337; FMCSA–
2012–0338; FMCSA–2012–0339;
FMCSA–2013–0021; FMCSA–2013–
0022; FMCSA–2013–0023; FMCSA–
2014–0005; FMCSA–2014–0006;
FMCSA–2014–0010; FMCSA–2014–
0298; FMCSA–2014–0299; FMCSA–
2014–0300; FMCSA–2014–0301;
FMCSA–2014–0302; FMCSA–2014–
0304; FMCSA–2015–0347; FMCSA–
2016–0207; FMCSA–2016–0208;
FMCSA–2016–0209; FMCSA–2016–
0212; FMCSA–2016–0213; FMCSA–
2016–0214; FMCSA–2016–0377),
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 that FMCSA can contact you if there
are questions regarding your
submission.
To submit your comment online, go to
https://www.regulations.gov, put the
docket number, FMCSA–1998–4334;
FMCSA–2000–7363; FMCSA–2000–
7918; FMCSA–2002–13411; FMCSA–
2003–14223; FMCSA–2004–19477;
FMCSA–2005–20027; FMCSA–2006–
25246; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA–
2008–0106; FMCSA–2008–0340;
FMCSA–2008–0398; FMCSA–2009–
0154; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA–
2010–0201; FMCSA–2010–0327;
FMCSA–2010–0354; FMCSA–2010–
0372; FMCSA–2010–0413; FMCSA–
2011–0010; FMCSA–2011–0380;
FMCSA–2012–0278; FMCSA–2012–
0279; FMCSA–2012–0337; FMCSA–
2012–0338; FMCSA–2012–0339;
FMCSA–2013–0021; FMCSA–2013–
0022; FMCSA–2013–0023; FMCSA–
2014–0005; FMCSA–2014–0006;
FMCSA–2014–0010; FMCSA–2014–
0298; FMCSA–2014–0299; FMCSA–
2014–0300; FMCSA–2014–0301;
FMCSA–2014–0302; FMCSA–2014–
0304; FMCSA–2015–0347; FMCSA–
2016–0207; FMCSA–2016–0208;
FMCSA–2016–0209; FMCSA–2016–
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0212; FMCSA–2016–0213; FMCSA–
2016–0214; FMCSA–2016–0377, in the
keyword box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ When
the new screen appears, click on the
‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your
comment into the text box on 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.
B. 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–1998–4334;
FMCSA–2000–7363; FMCSA–2000–
7918; FMCSA–2002–13411; FMCSA–
2003–14223; FMCSA–2004–19477;
FMCSA–2005–20027; FMCSA–2006–
25246; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA–
2008–0106; FMCSA–2008–0340;
FMCSA–2008–0398; FMCSA–2009–
0154; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA–
2010–0201; FMCSA–2010–0327;
FMCSA–2010–0354; FMCSA–2010–
0372; FMCSA–2010–0413; FMCSA–
2011–0010; FMCSA–2011–0380;
FMCSA–2012–0278; FMCSA–2012–
0279; FMCSA–2012–0337; FMCSA–
2012–0338; FMCSA–2012–0339;
FMCSA–2013–0021; FMCSA–2013–
0022; FMCSA–2013–0023; FMCSA–
2014–0005; FMCSA–2014–0006;
FMCSA–2014–0010; FMCSA–2014–
0298; FMCSA–2014–0299; FMCSA–
2014–0300; FMCSA–2014–0301;
FMCSA–2014–0302; FMCSA–2014–
0304; FMCSA–2015–0347; FMCSA–
2016–0207; FMCSA–2016–0208;
FMCSA–2016–0209; FMCSA–2016–
0212; FMCSA–2016–0213; FMCSA–
2016–0214; FMCSA–2016–0377, 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 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., ET,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
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C. 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
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
FMCSA may grant an exemption for five
years if it finds that 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 statute also allows
the Agency to renew exemptions at the
end of the five-year period. FMCSA
grants exemptions from the FMCSRs for
a two-year period to align with the
maximum duration of a driver’s medical
certification.
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° in the horizontal meridian
in each eye, and the ability to recognize
the colors of traffic signals and devices
showing red, green, and amber.
The 110 individuals listed in this
notice have requested renewal of their
exemptions from the vision standard in
49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), in accordance
with FMCSA procedures. Accordingly,
FMCSA has evaluated these
applications for renewal on their merits
and decided to extend each exemption
for a renewable two-year period.
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III. Request for Comments
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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IV. Basis for Renewing Exemptions
Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an
exemption may be granted for no longer
than five years from its approval date
and may be renewed upon application.
FMCSA grants exemptions from the
vision standard for a two-year period to
align with the maximum duration of a
driver’s medical certification. In
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, each of the 110 applicants has
satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
standard (see 63 FR 66226; 64 FR 16517;
65 FR 45817; 65 FR 66286; 65 FR 77066;
66 FR 13825; 66 FR 17994; 67 FR 71610;
67 FR 76439; 68 FR 10298; 68 FR 10300;
68 FR 10301; 68 FR 13360; 68 FR 15037;
68 FR 19596; 69 FR 64806; 69 FR 64810;
70 FR 2701; 70 FR 2705; 70 FR 7545; 70
FR 7546; 70 FR 12265; 70 FR 14747; 70
FR 16886; 70 FR 16887; 71 FR 63379;
72 FR 180; 72 FR 185; 72 FR 1050; 72
FR 1051; 72 FR 1056; 72 FR 7111; 72 FR
7812; 72 FR 9397; 72 FR 11425; 72 FR
11426; 72 FR 12665; 72 FR 18726; 73 FR
35195; 73 FR 48275; 73 FR 75803; 73 FR
75806; 73 FR 76439; 73 FR 78422; 73 FR
78423; 74 FR 6209; 74 FR 6211; 74 FR
6689; 74 FR 7097; 74 FR 8302; 74 FR
8842; 74 FR 9329; 74 FR 11991; 74 FR
15584; 74 FR 37299; 74 FR 48344; 75 FR
44051; 75 FR 47883; 75 FR 54958; 75 FR
63255; 75 FR 63257; 75 FR 65057; 75 FR
70078; 75 FR 72863; 75 FR 77951; 75 FR
79079; 75 FR 79081; 75 FR 79083; 75 FR
79084; 76 FR 1493; 76 FR 2190; 76 FR
4413; 76 FR 7894; 76 FR 8809; 76 FR
9856; 76 FR 9859; 76 FR 9861; 76 FR
9865; 76 FR 11215; 76 FR 12216; 76 FR
12408; 76 FR 15360; 76 FR 15361; 76 FR
17483; 76 FR 20076; 76 FR 20078; 77 FR
17109; 77 FR 27845; 77 FR 40946; 77 FR
46153; 77 FR 59248; 77 FR 60008; 77 FR
60010; 77 FR 68200; 77 FR 68202; 77 FR
70534; 77 FR 71669; 77 FR 71671; 77 FR
74273; 77 FR 74730; 77 FR 74731; 77 FR
74734; 77 FR 75496; 77 FR 76166; 78 FR
797; 78 FR 1919; 78 FR 8689; 78 FR
9772; 78 FR 10250; 78 FR 10251; 78 FR
11731; 78 FR 12811; 78 FR 12813; 78 FR
12815; 78 FR 12817; 78 FR 12822; 78 FR
14405; 78 FR 14410; 78 FR 16035; 78 FR
16761; 78 FR 16762; 78 FR 18667; 78 FR
20379; 78 FR 22602; 78 FR 24296; 79 FR
23797; 79 FR 27681; 79 FR 35212; 79 FR
38649; 79 FR 46153; 79 FR 47175; 79 FR
51643; 79 FR 59357; 79 FR 64001; 79 FR
69985; 79 FR 73397; 79 FR 73686; 79 FR
73687; 79 FR 73689; 79 FR 74169; 80 FR
603; 80 FR 2473; 80 FR 3305; 80 FR
3308; 80 FR 3723; 80 FR 6162; 80 FR
7678; 80 FR 7679; 80 FR 8751; 80 FR
8927; 80 FR 9304; 80 FR 12248; 80 FR
12254; 80 FR 12547; 80 FR 13070; 80 FR
14220; 80 FR 14223; 80 FR 15859; 80 FR
15863; 80 FR 16500; 80 FR 16509; 80 FR
18693; 80 FR 20562; 80 FR 29152; 80 FR
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33011; 81 FR 1474; 81 FR 48493; 81 FR
70248; 81 FR 70251; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR
80161; 81 FR 86063; 81 FR 90046; 81 FR
90050; 81 FR 96165; 81 FR 96178; 81 FR
96180; 81 FR 96191; 82 FR 12678; 82 FR
12683; 82 FR 13043; 82 FR 13045; 82 FR
13048; 82 FR 13187; 82 FR 15277; 82 FR
18949; 82 FR 18956; 82 FR 23712). They
have 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.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following groups of
drivers received renewed exemptions in
the month of April and are discussed
below. As of April 1, 2019, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 63 individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers (65 FR 45817; 65
FR 66286; 65 FR 77066; 66 FR 13825;
67 FR 71610; 67 FR 76439; 68 FR 10298;
68 FR 13360; 69 FR 64806; 69 FR 64810;
70 FR 2701; 70 FR 2705; 70 FR 7545; 70
FR 12265; 70 FR 16887; 71 FR 63379;
72 FR 180; 72 FR 185; 72 FR 1050; 72
FR 1051; 72 FR 1056; 72 FR 7812; 72 FR
9397; 72 FR 11425; 72 FR 11426; 73 FR
35195; 73 FR 48275; 73 FR 75803; 73 FR
75806; 73 FR 76439; 73 FR 78422; 73 FR
78423; 74 FR 6209; 74 FR 6211; 74 FR
6689; 74 FR 8302; 74 FR 8842; 74 FR
37299; 74 FR 48344; 75 FR 44051; 75 FR
47883; 75 FR 54958; 75 FR 63255; 75 FR
65057; 75 FR 70078; 75 FR 72863; 75 FR
77951; 75 FR 79079; 75 FR 79081; 75 FR
79083; 75 FR 79084; 76 FR 1493; 76 FR
2190; 76 FR 4413; 76 FR 8809; 76 FR
9859; 76 FR 9861; 76 FR 9865; 76 FR
11215; 76 FR 12216; 76 FR 12408; 77 FR
17109; 77 FR 27845; 77 FR 40946; 77 FR
46153; 77 FR 59248; 77 FR 60008; 77 FR
68200; 77 FR 68202; 77 FR 70534; 77 FR
71669; 77 FR 71671; 77 FR 74273; 77 FR
74730; 77 FR 74731; 77 FR 74734; 77 FR
75496; 77 FR 76166; 78 FR 797; 78 FR
1919; 78 FR 8689; 78 FR 9772; 78 FR
10250; 78 FR 11731; 78 FR 12811; 78 FR
12813; 78 FR 12817; 78 FR 12822; 78 FR
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35212; 79 FR 38649; 79 FR 46153; 79 FR
47175; 79 FR 51643; 79 FR 59357; 79 FR
64001; 79 FR 69985; 79 FR 73397; 79 FR
73686; 79 FR 73687; 79 FR 73689; 79 FR
74169; 80 FR 603; 80 FR 2473; 80 FR
3305; 80 FR 3308; 80 FR 3723; 80 FR
6162; 80 FR 7678; 80 FR 7679; 80 FR
8751; 80 FR 8927; 80 FR 9304; 80 FR
12254; 80 FR 15859; 80 FR 18693; 80 FR
20562; 81 FR 1474; 81 FR 48493; 81 FR
70248; 81 FR 70251; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR
80161; 81 FR 86063; 81 FR 90046; 81 FR
90050; 81 FR 96165; 81 FR 96178; 81 FR
96180; 81 FR 96191; 82 FR 12683; 82 FR
13043; 82 FR 13048; 82 FR 15277):
Catarino Aispuro (OR)
Charles L. Alsager, Jr. (IA)
Sava A. Andjelich (IN)
Peter H. Bailey (MI)
Dewey E. Ballard Jr. (SC)
James B. Bierschbach (MN)
Kenneth L. Bowers, Jr. (MN)
Keith E. Breeding (IN)
Tanner H. Brooks (MS)
Larry D. Brown (MD)
David D. Bungori, Jr. (MD)
Jose S. Chavez (AZ)
Lee A. Clason (NE)
Cody W. Cook (OK)
Peter D. Costas (NY)
Cesar A. Cruz (IL)
Jose G. Cruz Romero (TX)
Matthew T. Eggers (IA)
John B. Etheridge (GA)
Leon C. Flynn (TX)
Michael A. Fouch (NJ)
Steven C. Fox (NC)
Ricky J. Franklin (OR)
Wilfred J. Gagnon (VT)
Gary A. Golson (AL)
David N. Groff (PA)
Michael D. Halferty (IA)
Kenneth L. Handy (IA)
Arlan T. Hrubes (TX)
Thomas J. Ivins (FL)
Daniel L. Jacobs (AZ)
Laine Lewin (MN)
Jose M. Limon-Alvarado (WA)
Carl A. Lohrbach (OH)
Chris D. McCance (IL)
Michael W. McCann (VA)
Michael W. McClain (CO)
Peter E. McDonnell (MA)
James T. McGraw, Jr. (PA)
Patrick J. McMillen (WI)
Mark Meacham (NC)
James E. Menz (NY)
Elmer R. Miller (IL)
Timothy L. Morton (NC)
Ali Nimer (IL)
Jeffrey L. Olson (MN)
Timothy L. O’Neill (NY)
Roberto Ramos (TX)
Kevin C. Rich (NC)
Ronald M. Scott (IN)
Gerardo Silva (IL)
Steve C. Sinclair (IA)
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Gerald E. Skalitzky (WI)
Paul J. Stewart (CO)
Artis Suitt (NC)
David T. Tann (NC)
Danny R. Tate (VA)
Grover C. Taylor (VA)
Timothy R. Tedford (IL)
Drake M. Vendsel (ND)
Bobby M. Warren (KY)
Charles A. Winchell (OK)
Rick L. Wood (PA)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–2000–7363; FMCSA–
2000–7918; FMCSA–2002–13411;
FMCSA–2004–19477; FMCSA–2005–
20027; FMCSA–2006–25246; FMCSA–
2006–26066; FMCSA–2008–0106;
FMCSA–2008–0340; FMCSA–2009–
0154; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA–
2010–0201; FMCSA–2010–0327;
FMCSA–2010–0354; FMCSA–2010–
0413; FMCSA–2011–0380; FMCSA–
2012–0278; FMCSA–2012–0279;
FMCSA–2012–0337; FMCSA–2012–
0338; FMCSA–2012–0339; FMCSA–
2014–0005; FMCSA–2014–0006;
FMCSA–2014–0010; FMCSA–2014–
0298; FMCSA–2014–0299; FMCSA–
2014–0300; FMCSA–2014–0301;
FMCSA–2015–0347; FMCSA–2016–
0207; FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA–
2016–0209; FMCSA–2016–0212. Their
exemptions are applicable as of April 1,
2019, and will expire on April 1, 2021.
As of April 4, 2019, and in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
following individual, Thomas L. Terrell
(IA), has satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption
from the vision requirement in the
FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (78
FR 10251; 78 FR 20379; 80 FR 12254).
The driver was included in docket
number FMCSA–2013–0021. The
exemption is applicable as of April 4,
2019, and will expire on April 4, 2021.
As of April 5, 2019, 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 (63 FR 66226; 64 FR 16517; 66
FR 17994; 68 FR 15037; 70 FR 2701; 70
FR 14747; 70 FR 16887; 72 FR 12665;
74 FR 9329; 76 FR 15360; 78 FR 16035;
80 FR 13070; 82 FR 15277):
Richard D. Carlson (MN); and Donald P.
Dodson, Jr. (WV)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–1998–4334; FMCSA–
2005–20027. Their exemptions are
applicable as of April 5, 2019, and will
expire on April 5, 2021.
As of April 6, 2019, and in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the
following nine individuals have
satisfied the renewal conditions for
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obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers (74 FR 7097; 74
FR 15584; 76 FR 15361; 78 FR 16761;
80 FR 12547; 82 FR 12678; 82 FR 15277;
82 FR 18949):
Tyler D. Baseman (MN)
Robert A. Ferrucci (FL)
Cory W. Haupt (SD)
Peter W. Lampasone (NY)
Edward H. Lampe (OR)
Thomas L. Lange (CO)
James E. Russell (AZ)
Kendrick T. Williams (NC)
Forrest L. Wright (AL)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–2008–0398; FMCSA–
2016–0214. Their exemptions are
applicable as of April 6, 2019, and will
expire on April 6, 2021.
As of April 7, 2019, 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 (80 FR 12248; 80 FR 29152; 82
FR 15277):
Bradley J. Compton (ID)
Thomas P. Fitzsimmons (NC)
Steve L. Frisby (CA)
Daryl G. Gibson (FL)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2014–0302. Their
exemptions are applicable as of April 7,
2019, and will expire on April 7, 2021.
As of April 8, 2019, 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 (82 FR 13045; 82 FR 18956):
Lesco R. Chubb (GA)
Stephen M. Currie (TX)
James S. Hummel (PA)
Robert R. Martin (VA)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2016–0377. Their
exemptions are applicable as of April 8,
2019, and will expire on April 8, 2021.
As of April 11, 2019, 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 (63 FR 66226; 64
FR 16517; 66 FR 17994; 68 FR 15037;
70 FR 14747; 72 FR 12665; 74 FR 9329;
76 FR 7894; 76 FR 9856; 76 FR 15360;
76 FR 20076; 76 FR 20078; 78 FR 16762;
80 FR 15863; 82 FR 13187; 82 FR 15277;
82 FR 23712):
Gary W. Balcom (MI)
Wesley M. Creamer (NM)
Ray A. Fields (KS)
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Bruce J. Greil (WI)
Thomas A. Grigsby (AR)
Eugene C. Hamilton (NC)
Jay A. Harding (OR)
Melvin L. Hipsley (MD)
Paul J. Jones (NY)
Stephanie D. Klang (MO)
Pedro G. Limon (TX)
Larry D. Robinson (MO)
Wade C. Uhlir (MN)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–1998–4334; FMCSA–
2010–0372; FMCSA–2011–0010;
FMCSA–2016–0213. Their exemptions
are applicable as of April 11, 2019, and
will expire on April 11, 2021.
As of April 16, 2019, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following individual, Scott
Wallbank (MA), has satisfied the
renewal conditions for obtaining an
exemption from the vision requirement
in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV
drivers (78 FR 12815; 78 FR 22602; 80
FR 14220; 82 FR 23712).
The driver was included in docket
number FMCSA–2013–0022. The
exemption is applicable as of April 16,
2019, and will expire on April 16, 2021.
As of April 18, 2019, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following eight individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers (80 FR 14223; 80
FR 33011; 82 FR 15277):
Jaroslav Cigler (IN)
Randy A. Cimei (IL)
Phillip E. Fitzpatrick (NM)
Lucien W. Foote (NH)
Ronald J. Gruszecki (IL)
Alan L. Helfer (IL)
John R. Ropp (IL)
Darwin L. Stuart (IL)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2014–0304. Their
exemptions are applicable as of April
18, 2019, and will expire on April 18,
2021.
As of April 21, 2019, 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 (65 FR 66286; 66
FR 13825; 68 FR 10300; 68 FR 10301;
68 FR 19596; 70 FR 7546; 70 FR 16886;
72 FR 7111; 72 FR 18726; 74 FR 11991;
75 FR 47883; 75 FR 63257; 76 FR 17483;
77 FR 60010; 78 FR 18667; 80 FR 16500;
82 FR 15277):
Michael P. Curtin (IL)
James G. Etheridge (TX)
James R. Rieck (CA)
Janusz Tyrpien (FL)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–2000–7918; FMCSA–
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2003–14223; FMCSA–2010–0187. Their
exemptions are applicable as of April
21, 2019, and will expire on April 21,
2021.
As of April 24, 2019, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following individual, Gale L.
Smith (PA), has satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption
from the vision requirement in the
FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (78
FR 14405; 78 FR 24296; 80 FR 16509;
82 FR 15277).
The driver was included in docket
number FMCSA–2013–0023. The
exemption is applicable as of April 24,
2019, and will expire on April 24, 2021.
V. Conditions and Requirements
The exemptions are extended subject
to the following conditions: (1) Each
driver must undergo an annual physical
examination (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 certified
Medical Examiner, as defined by 49 CFR
390.5, who attests that the driver is
otherwise physically qualified under 49
CFR 391.41; FMCSA- (2) each driver
must provide a copy of the
ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s
report to the Medical Examiner at the
time of the annual medical examination;
FMCSA- and (3) each driver must
provide a copy of the annual medical
certification to the employer for
retention in the driver’s qualification
file or keep a copy of his/her driver’s
qualification if he/her is self- employed.
The driver must also have a copy of the
exemption when driving, for
presentation to a duly authorized
Federal, State, or local enforcement
official. The exemption will be
rescinded if: (1) The person fails to
comply with the terms and conditions
of the exemption; FMCSA- (2) the
exemption has resulted in a lower level
of safety than was maintained before it
was granted; FMCSA- or (3)
continuation of the exemption would
not be consistent with the goals and
objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315.
VI. Preemption
During the period the exemption is in
effect, no State shall enforce any law or
regulation that conflicts with this
exemption with respect to a person
operating under the exemption.
VI. Conclusion
Based upon its evaluation of the 110
exemption applications, FMCSA renews
the exemptions of the aforementioned
drivers from the vision requirement in
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49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), subject to the
requirements cited above. In accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each
exemption will be valid for two years
unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.
Issued on: February 28, 2019.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2019–0005]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Vision
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for
exemption; request for comments.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces receipt of
applications from 13 individuals for an
exemption from the vision requirement
in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in
interstate commerce. If granted, the
exemptions will enable these
individuals to operate CMVs in
interstate commerce without meeting
the vision requirement in one eye.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before April 19, 2019.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No.
FMCSA–2019–0005 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., ET,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
Holidays.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
To avoid duplication, please use only
one of these four methods. See the
‘‘Public Participation’’ portion of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for
instructions on submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-1998-4334; FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA-2000-7918; FMCSA-
2002-13411; FMCSA-2003-14223; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-2005-20027;
FMCSA-2006-25246; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0340;
FMCSA-2008-0398; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201;
FMCSA-2010-0327; FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0372; FMCSA-2010-0413;
FMCSA-2011-0010; FMCSA-2011-0380; FMCSA-2012-0278; FMCSA-2012-0279;
FMCSA-2012-0337; FMCSA-2012-0338; FMCSA-2012-0339; FMCSA-2013-0021;
FMCSA-2013-0022; FMCSA-2013-0023; FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006;
FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0298; FMCSA-2014-0299; FMCSA-2014-0300;
FMCSA-2014-0301; FMCSA-2014-0302; FMCSA-2014-0304; FMCSA-2015-0347;
FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-2016-0212;
FMCSA-2016-0213; FMCSA-2016-0214; FMCSA-2016-0377]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 110
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
requirements 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. Comments must be received on or before April 19,
2019.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-1998-4334; FMCSA-2000-7363;
FMCSA-2000-7918; FMCSA-2002-13411; FMCSA-2003-14223;
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FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-2005-20027; FMCSA-2006-25246; FMCSA-2006-26066;
FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0340; FMCSA-2008-0398; FMCSA-2009-0154;
FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2010-0327; FMCSA-2010-0354;
FMCSA-2010-0372; FMCSA-2010-0413; FMCSA-2011-0010; FMCSA-2011-0380;
FMCSA-2012-0278; FMCSA-2012-0279; FMCSA-2012-0337; FMCSA-2012-0338;
FMCSA-2012-0339; FMCSA-2013-0021; FMCSA-2013-0022; FMCSA-2013-0023;
FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0298;
FMCSA-2014-0299; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2014-0301; FMCSA-2014-0302;
FMCSA-2014-0304; FMCSA-2015-0347; FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208;
FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-2016-0212; FMCSA-2016-0213; FMCSA-2016-0214;
FMCSA-2016-0377 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.,
ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods.
See the ``Public Participation'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section for instructions on submitting comments.
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:
I. Public Participation
A. Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
notice (Docket No. FMCSA-1998-4334; FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA-2000-7918;
FMCSA-2002-13411; FMCSA-2003-14223; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-2005-20027;
FMCSA-2006-25246; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0340;
FMCSA-2008-0398; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201;
FMCSA-2010-0327; FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0372; FMCSA-2010-0413;
FMCSA-2011-0010; FMCSA-2011-0380; FMCSA-2012-0278; FMCSA-2012-0279;
FMCSA-2012-0337; FMCSA-2012-0338; FMCSA-2012-0339; FMCSA-2013-0021;
FMCSA-2013-0022; FMCSA-2013-0023; FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006;
FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0298; FMCSA-2014-0299; FMCSA-2014-0300;
FMCSA-2014-0301; FMCSA-2014-0302; FMCSA-2014-0304; FMCSA-2015-0347;
FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-2016-0212;
FMCSA-2016-0213; FMCSA-2016-0214; FMCSA-2016-0377), 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 that FMCSA can contact you if
there are questions regarding your submission.
To submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov,
put the docket number, FMCSA-1998-4334; FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA-2000-
7918; FMCSA-2002-13411; FMCSA-2003-14223; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-2005-
20027; FMCSA-2006-25246; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-
0340; FMCSA-2008-0398; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-
0201; FMCSA-2010-0327; FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0372; FMCSA-2010-
0413; FMCSA-2011-0010; FMCSA-2011-0380; FMCSA-2012-0278; FMCSA-2012-
0279; FMCSA-2012-0337; FMCSA-2012-0338; FMCSA-2012-0339; FMCSA-2013-
0021; FMCSA-2013-0022; FMCSA-2013-0023; FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-
0006; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0298; FMCSA-2014-0299; FMCSA-2014-
0300; FMCSA-2014-0301; FMCSA-2014-0302; FMCSA-2014-0304; FMCSA-2015-
0347; FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-2016-
0212; FMCSA-2016-0213; FMCSA-2016-0214; FMCSA-2016-0377, in the keyword
box, and click ``Search.'' When the new screen appears, click on the
``Comment Now!'' button and type your comment into the text box on 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.
B. 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-1998-4334; FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA-2000-
7918; FMCSA-2002-13411; FMCSA-2003-14223; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-2005-
20027; FMCSA-2006-25246; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-
0340; FMCSA-2008-0398; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-
0201; FMCSA-2010-0327; FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0372; FMCSA-2010-
0413; FMCSA-2011-0010; FMCSA-2011-0380; FMCSA-2012-0278; FMCSA-2012-
0279; FMCSA-2012-0337; FMCSA-2012-0338; FMCSA-2012-0339; FMCSA-2013-
0021; FMCSA-2013-0022; FMCSA-2013-0023; FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-
0006; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0298; FMCSA-2014-0299; FMCSA-2014-
0300; FMCSA-2014-0301; FMCSA-2014-0302; FMCSA-2014-0304; FMCSA-2015-
0347; FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-2016-
0212; FMCSA-2016-0213; FMCSA-2016-0214; FMCSA-2016-0377, 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 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., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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C. 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
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
for five years if it finds that 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 statute also allows the
Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the five-year period. FMCSA
grants exemptions from the FMCSRs for a two-year period to align with
the maximum duration of a driver's medical certification.
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.
The 110 individuals listed in this notice have requested renewal of
their exemptions from the vision standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), in
accordance with FMCSA procedures. Accordingly, FMCSA has evaluated
these applications for renewal on their merits and decided to extend
each exemption for a renewable two-year period.
III. Request for Comments
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.
IV. Basis for Renewing Exemptions
Under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1), an exemption may be granted for no
longer than five years from its approval date and may be renewed upon
application. FMCSA grants exemptions from the vision standard for a
two-year period to align with the maximum duration of a driver's
medical certification. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
each of the 110 applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision standard (see 63 FR 66226; 64 FR
16517; 65 FR 45817; 65 FR 66286; 65 FR 77066; 66 FR 13825; 66 FR 17994;
67 FR 71610; 67 FR 76439; 68 FR 10298; 68 FR 10300; 68 FR 10301; 68 FR
13360; 68 FR 15037; 68 FR 19596; 69 FR 64806; 69 FR 64810; 70 FR 2701;
70 FR 2705; 70 FR 7545; 70 FR 7546; 70 FR 12265; 70 FR 14747; 70 FR
16886; 70 FR 16887; 71 FR 63379; 72 FR 180; 72 FR 185; 72 FR 1050; 72
FR 1051; 72 FR 1056; 72 FR 7111; 72 FR 7812; 72 FR 9397; 72 FR 11425;
72 FR 11426; 72 FR 12665; 72 FR 18726; 73 FR 35195; 73 FR 48275; 73 FR
75803; 73 FR 75806; 73 FR 76439; 73 FR 78422; 73 FR 78423; 74 FR 6209;
74 FR 6211; 74 FR 6689; 74 FR 7097; 74 FR 8302; 74 FR 8842; 74 FR 9329;
74 FR 11991; 74 FR 15584; 74 FR 37299; 74 FR 48344; 75 FR 44051; 75 FR
47883; 75 FR 54958; 75 FR 63255; 75 FR 63257; 75 FR 65057; 75 FR 70078;
75 FR 72863; 75 FR 77951; 75 FR 79079; 75 FR 79081; 75 FR 79083; 75 FR
79084; 76 FR 1493; 76 FR 2190; 76 FR 4413; 76 FR 7894; 76 FR 8809; 76
FR 9856; 76 FR 9859; 76 FR 9861; 76 FR 9865; 76 FR 11215; 76 FR 12216;
76 FR 12408; 76 FR 15360; 76 FR 15361; 76 FR 17483; 76 FR 20076; 76 FR
20078; 77 FR 17109; 77 FR 27845; 77 FR 40946; 77 FR 46153; 77 FR 59248;
77 FR 60008; 77 FR 60010; 77 FR 68200; 77 FR 68202; 77 FR 70534; 77 FR
71669; 77 FR 71671; 77 FR 74273; 77 FR 74730; 77 FR 74731; 77 FR 74734;
77 FR 75496; 77 FR 76166; 78 FR 797; 78 FR 1919; 78 FR 8689; 78 FR
9772; 78 FR 10250; 78 FR 10251; 78 FR 11731; 78 FR 12811; 78 FR 12813;
78 FR 12815; 78 FR 12817; 78 FR 12822; 78 FR 14405; 78 FR 14410; 78 FR
16035; 78 FR 16761; 78 FR 16762; 78 FR 18667; 78 FR 20379; 78 FR 22602;
78 FR 24296; 79 FR 23797; 79 FR 27681; 79 FR 35212; 79 FR 38649; 79 FR
46153; 79 FR 47175; 79 FR 51643; 79 FR 59357; 79 FR 64001; 79 FR 69985;
79 FR 73397; 79 FR 73686; 79 FR 73687; 79 FR 73689; 79 FR 74169; 80 FR
603; 80 FR 2473; 80 FR 3305; 80 FR 3308; 80 FR 3723; 80 FR 6162; 80 FR
7678; 80 FR 7679; 80 FR 8751; 80 FR 8927; 80 FR 9304; 80 FR 12248; 80
FR 12254; 80 FR 12547; 80 FR 13070; 80 FR 14220; 80 FR 14223; 80 FR
15859; 80 FR 15863; 80 FR 16500; 80 FR 16509; 80 FR 18693; 80 FR 20562;
80 FR 29152; 80 FR 33011; 81 FR 1474; 81 FR 48493; 81 FR 70248; 81 FR
70251; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR 80161; 81 FR 86063; 81 FR 90046; 81 FR 90050;
81 FR 96165; 81 FR 96178; 81 FR 96180; 81 FR 96191; 82 FR 12678; 82 FR
12683; 82 FR 13043; 82 FR 13045; 82 FR 13048; 82 FR 13187; 82 FR 15277;
82 FR 18949; 82 FR 18956; 82 FR 23712). They have 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.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following
groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of April and
are discussed below. As of April 1, 2019, and in accordance with 49
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 63 individuals have satisfied
the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (65 FR 45817; 65
FR 66286; 65 FR 77066; 66 FR 13825; 67 FR 71610; 67 FR 76439; 68 FR
10298; 68 FR 13360; 69 FR 64806; 69 FR 64810; 70 FR 2701; 70 FR 2705;
70 FR 7545; 70 FR 12265; 70 FR 16887; 71 FR 63379; 72 FR 180; 72 FR
185; 72 FR 1050; 72 FR 1051; 72 FR 1056; 72 FR 7812; 72 FR 9397; 72 FR
11425; 72 FR 11426; 73 FR 35195; 73 FR 48275; 73 FR 75803; 73 FR 75806;
73 FR 76439; 73 FR 78422; 73 FR 78423; 74 FR 6209; 74 FR 6211; 74 FR
6689; 74 FR 8302; 74 FR 8842; 74 FR 37299; 74 FR 48344; 75 FR 44051; 75
FR 47883; 75 FR 54958; 75 FR 63255; 75 FR 65057; 75 FR 70078; 75 FR
72863; 75 FR 77951; 75 FR 79079; 75 FR 79081; 75 FR 79083; 75 FR 79084;
76 FR 1493; 76 FR 2190; 76 FR 4413; 76 FR 8809; 76 FR 9859; 76 FR 9861;
76 FR 9865; 76 FR 11215; 76 FR 12216; 76 FR 12408; 77 FR 17109; 77 FR
27845; 77 FR 40946; 77 FR 46153; 77 FR 59248; 77 FR 60008; 77 FR 68200;
77 FR 68202; 77 FR 70534; 77 FR 71669; 77 FR 71671; 77 FR 74273; 77 FR
74730; 77 FR 74731; 77 FR 74734; 77 FR 75496; 77 FR 76166; 78 FR 797;
78 FR 1919; 78 FR 8689; 78 FR 9772; 78 FR 10250; 78 FR 11731; 78 FR
12811; 78 FR 12813; 78 FR 12817; 78 FR 12822; 78 FR
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14410; 79 FR 23797; 79 FR 27681; 79 FR 35212; 79 FR 38649; 79 FR 46153;
79 FR 47175; 79 FR 51643; 79 FR 59357; 79 FR 64001; 79 FR 69985; 79 FR
73397; 79 FR 73686; 79 FR 73687; 79 FR 73689; 79 FR 74169; 80 FR 603;
80 FR 2473; 80 FR 3305; 80 FR 3308; 80 FR 3723; 80 FR 6162; 80 FR 7678;
80 FR 7679; 80 FR 8751; 80 FR 8927; 80 FR 9304; 80 FR 12254; 80 FR
15859; 80 FR 18693; 80 FR 20562; 81 FR 1474; 81 FR 48493; 81 FR 70248;
81 FR 70251; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR 80161; 81 FR 86063; 81 FR 90046; 81 FR
90050; 81 FR 96165; 81 FR 96178; 81 FR 96180; 81 FR 96191; 82 FR 12683;
82 FR 13043; 82 FR 13048; 82 FR 15277):
Catarino Aispuro (OR)
Charles L. Alsager, Jr. (IA)
Sava A. Andjelich (IN)
Peter H. Bailey (MI)
Dewey E. Ballard Jr. (SC)
James B. Bierschbach (MN)
Kenneth L. Bowers, Jr. (MN)
Keith E. Breeding (IN)
Tanner H. Brooks (MS)
Larry D. Brown (MD)
David D. Bungori, Jr. (MD)
Jose S. Chavez (AZ)
Lee A. Clason (NE)
Cody W. Cook (OK)
Peter D. Costas (NY)
Cesar A. Cruz (IL)
Jose G. Cruz Romero (TX)
Matthew T. Eggers (IA)
John B. Etheridge (GA)
Leon C. Flynn (TX)
Michael A. Fouch (NJ)
Steven C. Fox (NC)
Ricky J. Franklin (OR)
Wilfred J. Gagnon (VT)
Gary A. Golson (AL)
David N. Groff (PA)
Michael D. Halferty (IA)
Kenneth L. Handy (IA)
Arlan T. Hrubes (TX)
Thomas J. Ivins (FL)
Daniel L. Jacobs (AZ)
Laine Lewin (MN)
Jose M. Limon-Alvarado (WA)
Carl A. Lohrbach (OH)
Chris D. McCance (IL)
Michael W. McCann (VA)
Michael W. McClain (CO)
Peter E. McDonnell (MA)
James T. McGraw, Jr. (PA)
Patrick J. McMillen (WI)
Mark Meacham (NC)
James E. Menz (NY)
Elmer R. Miller (IL)
Timothy L. Morton (NC)
Ali Nimer (IL)
Jeffrey L. Olson (MN)
Timothy L. O'Neill (NY)
Roberto Ramos (TX)
Kevin C. Rich (NC)
Ronald M. Scott (IN)
Gerardo Silva (IL)
Steve C. Sinclair (IA)
Gerald E. Skalitzky (WI)
Paul J. Stewart (CO)
Artis Suitt (NC)
David T. Tann (NC)
Danny R. Tate (VA)
Grover C. Taylor (VA)
Timothy R. Tedford (IL)
Drake M. Vendsel (ND)
Bobby M. Warren (KY)
Charles A. Winchell (OK)
Rick L. Wood (PA)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA-
2000-7918; FMCSA-2002-13411; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-2005-20027; FMCSA-
2006-25246; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0340; FMCSA-
2009-0154; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2010-0327; FMCSA-
2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0413; FMCSA-2011-0380; FMCSA-2012-0278; FMCSA-
2012-0279; FMCSA-2012-0337; FMCSA-2012-0338; FMCSA-2012-0339; FMCSA-
2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0298; FMCSA-
2014-0299; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2014-0301; FMCSA-2015-0347; FMCSA-
2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-2016-0212. Their
exemptions are applicable as of April 1, 2019, and will expire on April
1, 2021.
As of April 4, 2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following individual, Thomas L. Terrell (IA), has satisfied
the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (78 FR 10251; 78
FR 20379; 80 FR 12254).
The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2013-0021. The
exemption is applicable as of April 4, 2019, and will expire on April
4, 2021.
As of April 5, 2019, 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 (63 FR 66226; 64 FR 16517; 66 FR
17994; 68 FR 15037; 70 FR 2701; 70 FR 14747; 70 FR 16887; 72 FR 12665;
74 FR 9329; 76 FR 15360; 78 FR 16035; 80 FR 13070; 82 FR 15277):
Richard D. Carlson (MN); and Donald P. Dodson, Jr. (WV)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-1998-4334; FMCSA-
2005-20027. Their exemptions are applicable as of April 5, 2019, and
will expire on April 5, 2021.
As of April 6, 2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following nine individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (74 FR 7097; 74 FR 15584; 76 FR
15361; 78 FR 16761; 80 FR 12547; 82 FR 12678; 82 FR 15277; 82 FR
18949):
Tyler D. Baseman (MN)
Robert A. Ferrucci (FL)
Cory W. Haupt (SD)
Peter W. Lampasone (NY)
Edward H. Lampe (OR)
Thomas L. Lange (CO)
James E. Russell (AZ)
Kendrick T. Williams (NC)
Forrest L. Wright (AL)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2008-0398; FMCSA-
2016-0214. Their exemptions are applicable as of April 6, 2019, and
will expire on April 6, 2021.
As of April 7, 2019, 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 (80 FR 12248; 80 FR 29152; 82 FR
15277):
Bradley J. Compton (ID)
Thomas P. Fitzsimmons (NC)
Steve L. Frisby (CA)
Daryl G. Gibson (FL)
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2014-0302. Their
exemptions are applicable as of April 7, 2019, and will expire on April
7, 2021.
As of April 8, 2019, 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 (82 FR 13045; 82 FR 18956):
Lesco R. Chubb (GA)
Stephen M. Currie (TX)
James S. Hummel (PA)
Robert R. Martin (VA)
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2016-0377. Their
exemptions are applicable as of April 8, 2019, and will expire on April
8, 2021.
As of April 11, 2019, 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 (63 FR 66226; 64 FR 16517; 66 FR
17994; 68 FR 15037; 70 FR 14747; 72 FR 12665; 74 FR 9329; 76 FR 7894;
76 FR 9856; 76 FR 15360; 76 FR 20076; 76 FR 20078; 78 FR 16762; 80 FR
15863; 82 FR 13187; 82 FR 15277; 82 FR 23712):
Gary W. Balcom (MI)
Wesley M. Creamer (NM)
Ray A. Fields (KS)
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Bruce J. Greil (WI)
Thomas A. Grigsby (AR)
Eugene C. Hamilton (NC)
Jay A. Harding (OR)
Melvin L. Hipsley (MD)
Paul J. Jones (NY)
Stephanie D. Klang (MO)
Pedro G. Limon (TX)
Larry D. Robinson (MO)
Wade C. Uhlir (MN)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-1998-4334; FMCSA-
2010-0372; FMCSA-2011-0010; FMCSA-2016-0213. Their exemptions are
applicable as of April 11, 2019, and will expire on April 11, 2021.
As of April 16, 2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following individual, Scott Wallbank (MA), has satisfied the
renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (78 FR 12815; 78
FR 22602; 80 FR 14220; 82 FR 23712).
The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2013-0022. The
exemption is applicable as of April 16, 2019, and will expire on April
16, 2021.
As of April 18, 2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following eight individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (80 FR 14223; 80 FR 33011; 82 FR
15277):
Jaroslav Cigler (IN)
Randy A. Cimei (IL)
Phillip E. Fitzpatrick (NM)
Lucien W. Foote (NH)
Ronald J. Gruszecki (IL)
Alan L. Helfer (IL)
John R. Ropp (IL)
Darwin L. Stuart (IL)
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2014-0304. Their
exemptions are applicable as of April 18, 2019, and will expire on
April 18, 2021.
As of April 21, 2019, 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 (65 FR 66286; 66 FR 13825; 68 FR
10300; 68 FR 10301; 68 FR 19596; 70 FR 7546; 70 FR 16886; 72 FR 7111;
72 FR 18726; 74 FR 11991; 75 FR 47883; 75 FR 63257; 76 FR 17483; 77 FR
60010; 78 FR 18667; 80 FR 16500; 82 FR 15277):
Michael P. Curtin (IL)
James G. Etheridge (TX)
James R. Rieck (CA)
Janusz Tyrpien (FL)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2000-7918; FMCSA-
2003-14223; FMCSA-2010-0187. Their exemptions are applicable as of
April 21, 2019, and will expire on April 21, 2021.
As of April 24, 2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following individual, Gale L. Smith (PA), has satisfied the
renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (78 FR 14405; 78
FR 24296; 80 FR 16509; 82 FR 15277).
The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2013-0023. The
exemption is applicable as of April 24, 2019, and will expire on April
24, 2021.
V. Conditions and Requirements
The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions:
(1) Each driver must undergo an annual physical examination (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 certified Medical Examiner, as defined by 49 CFR 390.5,
who attests that the driver is otherwise physically qualified under 49
CFR 391.41; FMCSA- (2) each driver must provide a copy of the
ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report to the Medical Examiner at
the time of the annual medical examination; FMCSA- and (3) each driver
must provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer
for retention in the driver's qualification file or keep a copy of his/
her driver's qualification if he/her is self- employed. The driver must
also have a copy of the exemption when driving, for presentation to a
duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. The
exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The person fails to comply with the
terms and conditions of the exemption; FMCSA- (2) the exemption has
resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was
granted; FMCSA- or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be
consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315.
VI. Preemption
During the period the exemption is in effect, no State shall
enforce any law or regulation that conflicts with this exemption with
respect to a person operating under the exemption.
VI. Conclusion
Based upon its evaluation of the 110 exemption applications, FMCSA
renews the exemptions of the aforementioned drivers from the vision
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), subject to the requirements cited
above. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, each exemption
will be valid for two years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.
Issued on: February 28, 2019.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2019-05296 Filed 3-19-19; 8:45 am]
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