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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
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Operations, (202) 366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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–2008–0355;
FMCSA–2012–0050; FMCSA–2013–
0106; FMCSA–2014–0214; FMCSA–
2014–0381; FMCSA–2015–0115;
FMCSA–2015–0117; FMCSA–2017–
0180, in the keyword box, and click
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B. Privacy Act
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DOT solicits comments from the public
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DOT posts these comments, without
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II. Background
On October 1, 2019, FMCSA
published a notice announcing its
decision to renew exemptions for 10
individuals from the epilepsy and
seizure disorders prohibition in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(8) to operate a CMV in
interstate commerce and requested
comments from the public (84 FR
52157). The public comment period
ended on October 31, 2019, and no
comments were received.
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
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achieved by complying with
§ 391.41(b)(8).
The physical qualification standard
for drivers regarding epilepsy found in
§ 391.41(b)(8) states that a person is
physically qualified to drive a CMV if
that person has no established medical
history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy
or any other condition which is likely
to cause the loss of consciousness or any
loss of ability to control a CMV.
In addition to the regulations, FMCSA
has published advisory criteria 1 to
assist medical examiners in determining
whether drivers with certain medical
conditions are qualified to operate a
CMV in interstate commerce.
III. Discussion of Comments
FMCSA received no comments in this
proceeding.
IV. Conclusion
Based on its evaluation of the 10
renewal exemption applications,
FMCSA announces its decision to
exempt the following drivers from the
epilepsy and seizure disorders
prohibition in § 391.41(b)(8).
As of September 2, 2019, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315(b), Daniel Maben (MI) has
satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the
epilepsy and seizure disorders
prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate
CMV drivers (84 FR 52157).
This driver was included in docket
number FMCSA–2017–0180. The
exemption is applicable as of September
2, 2019, and will expire on September
2, 2021.
As of September 12, 2019, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315(b), the following nine individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the
epilepsy and seizure disorders
prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate
CMV drivers (84 FR 52157):
Ronald Boogay (NJ)
Todd W. Brock (CO)
Jason Kirkham (WI)
Ivan M. Martin (PA)
Charles A. McCarthy, III (MA)
Douglas S. Slagel (OH)
Cory R. Wagner (IL)
Timothy M. Zahratka (MN)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2008–0355; FMCSA–
2012–0050; FMCSA–2013–0106;
FMCSA–2014–0214; FMCSA–2014–
0381; FMCSA–2015–0115; FMCSA–
1 These criteria may be found in APPENDIX A TO
PART 391—MEDICAL ADVISORY CRITERIA,
section H. Epilepsy: § 391.41(b)(8), paragraphs 3, 4,
and 5, which is available on the internet at https://
www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2015-title49-vol5/pdf/
CFR-2015-title49-vol5-part391-appA.pdf.
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2015–0117. Their exemptions are
applicable as of September 12, 2019,
and will expire on September 12, 2021.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C.
31315(b), each exemption will be valid
for 2 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.
Issued on: November 26, 2019.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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[Docket No. FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA–
1999–5748; FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA–
2000–7918; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA–
2004–17984; FMCSA–2005–20560; FMCSA–
2005–21711; FMCSA–2007–29019; FMCSA–
2008–0021; FMCSA–2009–0086; FMCSA–
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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 79
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 provided
below.
SUMMARY:
Ms.
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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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
Operations, (202) 366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Public Participation
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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–1999–5578;
FMCSA–1999–5748; FMCSA–2000–
7165; FMCSA–2000–7918; FMCSA–
2003–15892; FMCSA–2004–17984;
FMCSA–2005–20560; FMCSA–2005–
21711; FMCSA–2007–29019; FMCSA–
2008–0021; FMCSA–2009–0086;
FMCSA–2009–0121; FMCSA–2009–
0154; FMCSA–2009–0206; FMCSA–
2010–0161; FMCSA–2011–0057;
FMCSA–2011–0124; FMCSA–2011–
0141; FMCSA–2013–0025; FMCSA–
2013–0027; FMCSA–2013–0029;
FMCSA–2014–0300; FMCSA–2014–
0304; FMCSA–2015–0048; FMCSA–
2015–0052; FMCSA–2015–0055;
FMCSA–2015–0056; FMCSA–2016–
0377; FMCSA–2017–0017; FMCSA–
2017–0020; FMCSA–2017–0022; or
FMCSA–2017–0023, 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 Operations 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 October 2, 2019, FMCSA
published a notice announcing its
decision to renew exemptions for 79
individuals from the vision requirement
in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) to operate a
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CMV in interstate commerce and
requested comments from the public (84
FR 52585). The public comment period
ended on November 1, 2019, and no
comments were received.
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 § 391.41(b)(10).
The physical qualification standard
for drivers regarding vision found in
§ 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.
III. Discussion of Comments
FMCSA received no comments in this
proceeding.
IV. Conclusion
Based on its evaluation of the 79
renewal exemption applications and
comments received, FMCSA confirms
its decision to exempt the following
drivers from the vision requirement in
§ 391.41(b)(10).
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), the following groups of
drivers received renewed exemptions in
the month of November and are
discussed below. As of November 3,
2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315(b), the following 56
individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption
from the vision requirement in the
FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (65
FR 33406; 65 FR 57234; 65 FR 66286;
66 FR 13825; 68 FR 13360; 68 FR 52811;
68 FR 61860; 69 FR 33997; 69 FR 61292;
70 FR 12265; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 61165;
70 FR 61493; 71 FR 62147; 72 FR 11426;
72 FR 27624; 72 FR 54971; 73 FR 15567;
73 FR 27015; 74 FR 8302; 74 FR 19267;
74 FR 19270; 74 FR 26461; 74 FR 28094;
74 FR 34630; 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 48343;
74 FR 49069; 74 FR 53581; 75 FR 19674;
75 FR 39725; 75 FR 61833; 76 FR 12216;
76 FR 25762; 76 FR 32016; 76 FR 37168;
76 FR 40445; 76 FR 53710; 76 FR 62143;
76 FR 64171; 77 FR 23797; 77 FR 56262;
78 FR 18667; 78 FR 20376; 78 FR 24300;
78 FR 24798; 78 FR 32703; 78 FR 34141;
78 FR 34143; 78 FR 46407; 78 FR 51269;
78 FR 52602; 78 FR 68137; 78 FR 77782;
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79 FR 4531; 79 FR 23797; 79 FR 51642;
80 FR 2473; 80 FR 14223; 80 FR 16500;
80 FR 18693; 80 FR 25768; 80 FR 26139;
80 FR 26320; 80 FR 29149; 80 FR 31635;
80 FR 33011; 80 FR 35699; 80 FR 37718;
80 FR 44188; 80 FR 48404; 80 FR 48409;
80 FR 49302; 80 FR 50917; 80 FR 59225;
80 FR 59230; 80 FR 62161; 81 FR 1284;
81 FR 71173; 82 FR 13045; 82 FR 18956;
82 FR 20962; 82 FR 32919; 82 FR 33542;
82 FR 34564; 82 FR 37499; 82 FR 37504;
82 FR 43647; 82 FR 47296; 82 FR 47309;
82 FR 47312; 83 FR 2289; 83 FR 3861;
83 FR 4537):
Steven B. Anderson (ID)
Gregory W. Babington (MA)
Ronald Bostick (SC)
Brian M. Bowman (TN)
Eric L. Boyle, Jr. (MD)
Steven J. Brauer (NJ)
Robert J. Burns (KY)
Charles C. Chapman (NC)
Roderick Croft (FL)
Jeffrey S. Daniel (VA)
Mark P. Davis (ME)
John J. Davis (SC)
Chris M. DeJong (NM)
Dan J. Feik (IL)
Saul E. Fierro (AZ)
John A. Gartner (MN)
Elias Gomez, Jr. (TX)
Keith N. Hall (UT)
Donald A. Hall (NC)
Walter A. Hanselman (IN)
Robert D. Hattabaugh (AR)
Dustin L. Hawkins (MO)
Dean R. Hawley (NC)
Steven E. Hayes (IN)
Amos S. Hostetter (OH)
James T. Johnson (KY)
Michael A. Kelly (TX)
Mark L. LeBlanc (MN)
David F. LeClerc (MN)
Stephen C. Linardos (FL)
Daniel C. Linares (CA)
Robert E. Mayers (MN)
James G. Miles (TN)
Jeffrey M. Mueller (MO)
Charles W. Mullenix (GA)
Pablo R. Murillo (TX)
Ricky Nickell (OH)
Jesse A. Nosbush (MN)
Lonnie D. Prejean (TX)
Matias P. Quintanilla (CA)
Alonzo K. Rawls (NJ)
Berry A. Rodrigue (LA)
Roger D. Rogers (PA)
Manuel H. Sanchez (TX)
Ricky J. Sanderson (UT)
Brandon L. Siebe (KY)
Gregory C. Simmons (VA)
Efren J. Soliz (NM)
Wayne M. Stein (FL)
John B. Stiltner (KY)
Dale G. Stringer (TX)
James B. Taflinger, Sr. (VA)
James B. Tucker (KY)
Arnulfo J. Valenzuela (TX)
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Danny L. Watson (TN)
William E. Zezulka (MN)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA–
2000–7918; FMCSA–2003–15892;
FMCSA–2004–17984; FMCSA–2005–
21711; FMCSA–2008–0021; FMCSA–
2009–0086; FMCSA–2009–0121;
FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA–2010–
0161; FMCSA–2011–0141; FMCSA–
2013–0025; FMCSA–2013–0027;
FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA–2014–
0300; FMCSA–2014–0304; FMCSA–
2015–0048; FMCSA–2015–0052;
FMCSA–2015–0055; FMCSA–2015–
0056; FMCSA–2016–0377; FMCSA–
2017–0017; FMCSA–2017–0020;
FMCSA–2017–0022; and FMCSA–2017–
0023. Their exemptions are applicable
as of November 3, 2019, and will expire
on November 3, 2021.
As of November 6, 2019, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315(b), the following nine individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers (70 FR 17504; 70
FR 30997; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 61493;
72 FR 40362; 72 FR 54971; 74 FR 34394;
74 FR 43217; 74 FR 49069; 74 FR 57551;
76 FR 18824; 76 FR 29024; 76 FR 34136;
76 FR 54530; 76 FR 55463; 76 FR 66123;
78 FR 77782; 79 FR 24298; 80 FR 63869;
83 FR 3861):
James J. Doan (PA)
James E. Fix (SC)
James P. Greene (NY)
Steven R. Lechtenberg (NE)
Joseph L. Mast (OR)
Jesse R. McClary, Sr. (MO)
Halman Smith (DE)
Jerry W. Stanfill (AR)
Scott C. Teich (MN)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–2005–20560;
FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–2009–
0206; FMCSA–2011–0057; and FMCSA–
2011–0124. Their exemptions are
applicable as of November 6, 2019, and
will expire on November 6, 2021.
As of November 28, 2019, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315(b), the following eight
individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption
from the vision requirement in the
FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (69
FR 33997; 69 FR 61292; 70 FR 48797;
70 FR 61493; 71 FR 55820; 72 FR 54971;
72 FR 58362; 72 FR 67344; 73 FR 65009;
74 FR 49069; 74 FR 57553; 76 FR 4413;
76 FR 70212; 80 FR 63869; 83 FR 3861):
Robert W. Bequeaith (IA)
Clarence N. Florey, Jr. (PA)
Loren H. Geiken (SD)
Michael A. Hershberger (OH)
Patrick J. Hogan, Jr. (DE)
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Amilton T. Monteiro (MA)
David G. Oakley (SC)
Brent L. Seaux (LA)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–2004–17984;
FMCSA–2005–21711; and FMCSA–
2007–29019. Their exemptions are
applicable as of November 28, 2019, and
will expire on November 28, 2021.
As of November 30, 2019, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315(b), the following six individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers (64 FR 27027; 64
FR 40404; 64 FR 51568; 64 FR 66962;
66 FR 63289; 68 FR 64944; 70 FR 67776;
72 FR 64273; 74 FR 62632; 76 FR 70215;
78 FR 64280; 80 FR 63869; 83 FR 3861):
Terry J. Aldridge (MS)
Jerry D. Bridges (TX)
Gary R. Gutschow (WI)
James J. Hewitt (WI)
Thomas E. Walsh (CA)
Kevin P. Weinhold (MA)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–1999–5578; and
FMCSA–1999–5748. Their exemptions
are applicable as of November 30, 2019,
and will expire on November 30, 2021.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C.
31315(b), each exemption will be valid
for 2 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(e) and
31315(b).
Issued on: November 26, 2019.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2019–0015]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Vision
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces its
decision to exempt 15 individuals from
the vision requirement in the Federal
SUMMARY:
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Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
(FMCSRs) to operate a commercial
motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate
commerce. They are unable to meet the
vision requirement in one eye for
various reasons. The exemptions enable
these individuals to operate CMVs in
interstate commerce without meeting
the vision requirement in one eye.
DATES: The exemptions were applicable
on November 1, 2019. The exemptions
expire on November 1, 2021.
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
Operations, (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/
docket?D=FMCSA-2019-0015 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 Operations 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 October 1, 2019, FMCSA
published a notice announcing receipt
of applications from 15 individuals
requesting an exemption from vision
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10)
and requested comments from the
public (84 FR 52160). The public
comment period ended on October 31,
2019, and two comments were received.
FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility
of these applicants and determined that
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-1999-5578; FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-
2000-7918; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2004-17984; FMCSA-2005-20560; FMCSA-
2005-21711; FMCSA-2007-29019; FMCSA-2008-0021; FMCSA-2009-0086; FMCSA-
2009-0121; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2009-0206; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-
2011-0057; FMCSA-2011-0124; FMCSA-2011-0141; FMCSA-2013-0025; FMCSA-
2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2014-0304; FMCSA-
2015-0048; FMCSA-2015-0052; FMCSA-2015-0055; FMCSA-2015-0056; FMCSA-
2016-0377; FMCSA-2017-0017; FMCSA-2017-0020; FMCSA-2017-0022; FMCSA-
2017-0023]
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 79
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 provided
below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief,
Medical Programs Division, (202) 366-4001,
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[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 Operations, (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-1999-5578; FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-2000-
7165; FMCSA-2000-7918; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2004-17984; FMCSA-2005-
20560; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2007-29019; FMCSA-2008-0021; FMCSA-2009-
0086; FMCSA-2009-0121; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2009-0206; FMCSA-2010-
0161; FMCSA-2011-0057; FMCSA-2011-0124; FMCSA-2011-0141; FMCSA-2013-
0025; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2014-
0304; FMCSA-2015-0048; FMCSA-2015-0052; FMCSA-2015-0055; FMCSA-2015-
0056; FMCSA-2016-0377; FMCSA-2017-0017; FMCSA-2017-0020; FMCSA-2017-
0022; or FMCSA-2017-0023, in the keyword box, and click ``Search.''
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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 October 2, 2019, FMCSA published a notice announcing its
decision to renew exemptions for 79 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 (84 FR 52585). The
public comment period ended on November 1, 2019, and no comments were
received.
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 Sec. 391.41(b)(10).
The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding vision
found in Sec. 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 proceeding.
IV. Conclusion
Based on its evaluation of the 79 renewal exemption applications
and comments received, FMCSA confirms its decision to exempt the
following drivers from the vision requirement in Sec. 391.41(b)(10).
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following
groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of November
and are discussed below. As of November 3, 2019, and in accordance with
49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following 56 individuals have
satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the
vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (65 FR
33406; 65 FR 57234; 65 FR 66286; 66 FR 13825; 68 FR 13360; 68 FR 52811;
68 FR 61860; 69 FR 33997; 69 FR 61292; 70 FR 12265; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR
61165; 70 FR 61493; 71 FR 62147; 72 FR 11426; 72 FR 27624; 72 FR 54971;
73 FR 15567; 73 FR 27015; 74 FR 8302; 74 FR 19267; 74 FR 19270; 74 FR
26461; 74 FR 28094; 74 FR 34630; 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 48343; 74 FR 49069;
74 FR 53581; 75 FR 19674; 75 FR 39725; 75 FR 61833; 76 FR 12216; 76 FR
25762; 76 FR 32016; 76 FR 37168; 76 FR 40445; 76 FR 53710; 76 FR 62143;
76 FR 64171; 77 FR 23797; 77 FR 56262; 78 FR 18667; 78 FR 20376; 78 FR
24300; 78 FR 24798; 78 FR 32703; 78 FR 34141; 78 FR 34143; 78 FR 46407;
78 FR 51269; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 68137; 78 FR 77782; 79 FR 4531; 79 FR
23797; 79 FR 51642; 80 FR 2473; 80 FR 14223; 80 FR 16500; 80 FR 18693;
80 FR 25768; 80 FR 26139; 80 FR 26320; 80 FR 29149; 80 FR 31635; 80 FR
33011; 80 FR 35699; 80 FR 37718; 80 FR 44188; 80 FR 48404; 80 FR 48409;
80 FR 49302; 80 FR 50917; 80 FR 59225; 80 FR 59230; 80 FR 62161; 81 FR
1284; 81 FR 71173; 82 FR 13045; 82 FR 18956; 82 FR 20962; 82 FR 32919;
82 FR 33542; 82 FR 34564; 82 FR 37499; 82 FR 37504; 82 FR 43647; 82 FR
47296; 82 FR 47309; 82 FR 47312; 83 FR 2289; 83 FR 3861; 83 FR 4537):
Steven B. Anderson (ID)
Gregory W. Babington (MA)
Ronald Bostick (SC)
Brian M. Bowman (TN)
Eric L. Boyle, Jr. (MD)
Steven J. Brauer (NJ)
Robert J. Burns (KY)
Charles C. Chapman (NC)
Roderick Croft (FL)
Jeffrey S. Daniel (VA)
Mark P. Davis (ME)
John J. Davis (SC)
Chris M. DeJong (NM)
Dan J. Feik (IL)
Saul E. Fierro (AZ)
John A. Gartner (MN)
Elias Gomez, Jr. (TX)
Keith N. Hall (UT)
Donald A. Hall (NC)
Walter A. Hanselman (IN)
Robert D. Hattabaugh (AR)
Dustin L. Hawkins (MO)
Dean R. Hawley (NC)
Steven E. Hayes (IN)
Amos S. Hostetter (OH)
James T. Johnson (KY)
Michael A. Kelly (TX)
Mark L. LeBlanc (MN)
David F. LeClerc (MN)
Stephen C. Linardos (FL)
Daniel C. Linares (CA)
Robert E. Mayers (MN)
James G. Miles (TN)
Jeffrey M. Mueller (MO)
Charles W. Mullenix (GA)
Pablo R. Murillo (TX)
Ricky Nickell (OH)
Jesse A. Nosbush (MN)
Lonnie D. Prejean (TX)
Matias P. Quintanilla (CA)
Alonzo K. Rawls (NJ)
Berry A. Rodrigue (LA)
Roger D. Rogers (PA)
Manuel H. Sanchez (TX)
Ricky J. Sanderson (UT)
Brandon L. Siebe (KY)
Gregory C. Simmons (VA)
Efren J. Soliz (NM)
Wayne M. Stein (FL)
John B. Stiltner (KY)
Dale G. Stringer (TX)
James B. Taflinger, Sr. (VA)
James B. Tucker (KY)
Arnulfo J. Valenzuela (TX)
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Danny L. Watson (TN)
William E. Zezulka (MN)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-
2000-7918; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2004-17984; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-
2008-0021; FMCSA-2009-0086; FMCSA-2009-0121; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-
2010-0161; FMCSA-2011-0141; FMCSA-2013-0025; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-
2013-0029; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2014-0304; FMCSA-2015-0048; FMCSA-
2015-0052; FMCSA-2015-0055; FMCSA-2015-0056; FMCSA-2016-0377; FMCSA-
2017-0017; FMCSA-2017-0020; FMCSA-2017-0022; and FMCSA-2017-0023. Their
exemptions are applicable as of November 3, 2019, and will expire on
November 3, 2021.
As of November 6, 2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), the following nine individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (70 FR 17504; 70 FR 30997; 70 FR
48797; 70 FR 61493; 72 FR 40362; 72 FR 54971; 74 FR 34394; 74 FR 43217;
74 FR 49069; 74 FR 57551; 76 FR 18824; 76 FR 29024; 76 FR 34136; 76 FR
54530; 76 FR 55463; 76 FR 66123; 78 FR 77782; 79 FR 24298; 80 FR 63869;
83 FR 3861):
James J. Doan (PA)
James E. Fix (SC)
James P. Greene (NY)
Steven R. Lechtenberg (NE)
Joseph L. Mast (OR)
Jesse R. McClary, Sr. (MO)
Halman Smith (DE)
Jerry W. Stanfill (AR)
Scott C. Teich (MN)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2005-20560;
FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2009-0206; FMCSA-2011-0057; and FMCSA-2011-
0124. Their exemptions are applicable as of November 6, 2019, and will
expire on November 6, 2021.
As of November 28, 2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), the following eight individuals have satisfied the
renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (69 FR 33997; 69
FR 61292; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 61493; 71 FR 55820; 72 FR 54971; 72 FR
58362; 72 FR 67344; 73 FR 65009; 74 FR 49069; 74 FR 57553; 76 FR 4413;
76 FR 70212; 80 FR 63869; 83 FR 3861):
Robert W. Bequeaith (IA)
Clarence N. Florey, Jr. (PA)
Loren H. Geiken (SD)
Michael A. Hershberger (OH)
Patrick J. Hogan, Jr. (DE)
Amilton T. Monteiro (MA)
David G. Oakley (SC)
Brent L. Seaux (LA)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2004-17984;
FMCSA-2005-21711; and FMCSA-2007-29019. Their exemptions are applicable
as of November 28, 2019, and will expire on November 28, 2021.
As of November 30, 2019, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), the following six individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (64 FR 27027; 64 FR 40404; 64 FR
51568; 64 FR 66962; 66 FR 63289; 68 FR 64944; 70 FR 67776; 72 FR 64273;
74 FR 62632; 76 FR 70215; 78 FR 64280; 80 FR 63869; 83 FR 3861):
Terry J. Aldridge (MS)
Jerry D. Bridges (TX)
Gary R. Gutschow (WI)
James J. Hewitt (WI)
Thomas E. Walsh (CA)
Kevin P. Weinhold (MA)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-1999-5578; and
FMCSA-1999-5748. Their exemptions are applicable as of November 30,
2019, and will expire on November 30, 2021.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b), each exemption will be valid
for 2 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(e) and
31315(b).
Issued on: November 26, 2019.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2019-26208 Filed 12-3-19; 8:45 am]
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