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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–1999–6480; FMCSA–
2006–24015; FMCSA–2006–24783; FMCSA–
2008–0106; FMCSA–2010–0082; FMCSA–
2010–0114; FMCSA–2011–0379; FMCSA–
2012–0104; FMCSA–2012–0159; FMCSA–
2014–0002; FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA–
2014–0005; FMCSA–2014–0007; FMCSA–
2015–0348; FMCSA–2016–0027; FMCSA–
2016–0028; FMCSA–2016–0029; FMCSA–
2016–0030; FMCSA–2018–0012; 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 32
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,
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:
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–2006–24015; FMCSA–2006–
24783; FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA–
2010–0082; FMCSA–2010–0114;
FMCSA–2011–0379; FMCSA–2012–
0104; FMCSA–2012–0159; FMCSA–
2014–0002; FMCSA–2014–0003;
FMCSA–2014–0005; FMCSA–2014–
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FMCSA–2016–0029; FMCSA–2016–
0030; FMCSA–2018–0012; FMCSA–
2018–0014, 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 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.
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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.transportation.gov/privacy.
II. Background
On June 30, 2020, FMCSA published
a notice announcing its decision to
renew exemptions for 32 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 (85 FR
39265). The public comment period
ended on July 30, 2020, 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 32
renewal exemption applications and
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comments received, FMCSA confirms
its decision to exempt the following
drivers from the vision requirement in
§ 391.41(b)(10).
As of August 1, 2020, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 15 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 17102; 69 FR 17267;
71 FR 16410; 71 FR 32183; 71 FR 41310;
73 FR 28186; 73 FR 36955; 75 FR 25917;
75 FR 27623; 75 FR 36779; 75 FR 39729;
77 FR 15184; 77 FR 27847; 77 FR 27850;
77 FR 29447; 77 FR 36338; 77 FR 38384;
77 FR 38386; 79 FR 10611; 79 FR 14571;
79 FR 22003; 79 FR 27043; 79 FR 27681;
79 FR 28588; 79 FR 29495; 79 FR 35218;
79 FR 35220; 79 FR 38649; 81 FR 6573;
81 FR 26305; 81 FR 28136; 81 FR 28138;
81 FR 39320; 81 FR 42054; 81 FR 66720;
81 FR 66722; 81 FR 66724; 81 FR 77173;
81 FR 90050; 81 FR 91239; 81 FR 96196;
83 FR 6919; 83 FR 24146; 83 FR 28320;
83 FR 28325; 83 FR 28332; 83 FR 34661;
83 FR 45749):
Daniel A. Bahm (FL)
Felix Barajas Ramirez (IL)
William C. Dempsey, Jr. (MA)
Miguel H. Espinoza (CA)
Troy L. Hargrave (MO)
Timothy B. Hummel (KY)
Darius R. Law (FL)
Randall L. Mathis (AL)
Cody N. McDonnell (OR)
Hassan Ourahou (KY)
Tommy L. Ray, Jr. (AL)
Elston L. Taylor (VA)
Steve A. Taylor (NC)
Ronald L. Walker (FL)
James C. Wechsler (OR)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–1999–6480; FMCSA–
2006–24783; FMCSA–2010–0082;
FMCSA–2011–0379; FMCSA–2012–
0104; FMCSA–2014–0002; FMCSA–
2014–0003; FMCSA–2014–0005;
FMCSA–2015–0348; FMCSA–2016–
0027; FMCSA–2016–0028; FMCSA–
2016–0029; FMCSA–2018–0012. Their
exemptions are applicable as of August
1, 2020, and will expire on August 1,
2022.
As of August 6, 2020, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following individual has
satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers (77 FR 36336; 77
FR 46795; 79 FR 38661; 81 FR 90050;
83 FR 34661):
Jay Turner (OH)
The driver was included in docket
number FMCSA–2012–0059. The
exemption is applicable as of August 6,
2020, and will expire on August 6, 2022.
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As of August 8, 2020, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following three individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers (79 FR 38659; 79
FR 53514; 81 FR 90050; 83 FR 34661):
Jimmy A. Baker (TX); David L. Miller
(OH); and Cory J. Tivnan (WA)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2014–0007. Their
exemptions are applicable as of August
8, 2020, and will expire on August 8,
2022.
As of August 9, 2020, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following three individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
interstate CMV drivers (75 FR 34210; 75
FR 47888; 77 FR 40945; 79 FR 40945;
81 FR 90050; 83 FR 34661):
Mark S. Berkheimer (PA); Michael A.
Jabro (MI); and Buddy W. Myrick (TX)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2010–0114. Their
exemptions are applicable as of August
9, 2020, and will expire on August 9,
2022.
As of August 12, 2020, 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 (81 FR 45214; 81
FR 66726; 83 FR 34661):
Roger S. Orr (IA) and Keith R. Tyler
(NC)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2018–0014. Their
exemptions are applicable as of August
12, 2020, and will expire on August 12,
2022.
As of August 17, 2020, 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 (83 FR 33292; 83
FR 54644):
Joseph P. Markley (PA) and Curtis C.
Williams (MO)
The drivers were included in docket
number FMCSA–2018–0014. Their
exemptions are applicable as of August
17, 2020, and will expire on August 17,
2022.
As of August 18, 2020, and in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following six individuals
have satisfied the renewal conditions for
obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for
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interstate CMV drivers (71 FR 14567; 71
FR 30228; 73 FR 28187; 73 FR 35197;
73 FR 35199; 73 FR 35200; 73 FR 35201;
73 FR 48275; 75 FR 44051; 77 FR 46153;
79 FR 46153; 81 FR 90050; 83 FR
34661):
Steven G. Harter (OR)
Robert W. McMillian (MA)
Ryan J. Reimann (WI)
Brandon J. See (IA)
Ricky L. Shepler (PA)
Nils S. Thornberg (OR)
The drivers were included in docket
numbers FMCSA–2006–24015 and
FMCSA–2008–0106. Their exemptions
are applicable as of August 18, 2020,
and will expire on August 18, 2022.
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).
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA-2006-24015; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-
2008-0106; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0114; FMCSA-2011-0379; FMCSA-
2012-0104; FMCSA-2012-0159; FMCSA-2014-0002; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-
2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2015-0348; FMCSA-2016-0027; FMCSA-
2016-0028; FMCSA-2016-0029; FMCSA-2016-0030; FMCSA-2018-0012; FMCSA-
2018-0014]
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 32
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, [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-1999-6480; FMCSA-2006-24015; FMCSA-
2006-24783; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0114; FMCSA-
2011-0379; FMCSA-2012-0104; FMCSA-2012-0159; FMCSA-2014-0002; FMCSA-
2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2015-0348; FMCSA-
2016-0027; FMCSA-2016-0028;
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FMCSA-2016-0029; FMCSA-2016-0030; FMCSA-2018-0012; FMCSA-2018-0014, 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
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.transportation.gov/privacy.
II. Background
On June 30, 2020, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision
to renew exemptions for 32 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 (85 FR 39265). The public comment
period ended on July 30, 2020, 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 32 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).
As of August 1, 2020, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following 15 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
17102; 69 FR 17267; 71 FR 16410; 71 FR 32183; 71 FR 41310; 73 FR 28186;
73 FR 36955; 75 FR 25917; 75 FR 27623; 75 FR 36779; 75 FR 39729; 77 FR
15184; 77 FR 27847; 77 FR 27850; 77 FR 29447; 77 FR 36338; 77 FR 38384;
77 FR 38386; 79 FR 10611; 79 FR 14571; 79 FR 22003; 79 FR 27043; 79 FR
27681; 79 FR 28588; 79 FR 29495; 79 FR 35218; 79 FR 35220; 79 FR 38649;
81 FR 6573; 81 FR 26305; 81 FR 28136; 81 FR 28138; 81 FR 39320; 81 FR
42054; 81 FR 66720; 81 FR 66722; 81 FR 66724; 81 FR 77173; 81 FR 90050;
81 FR 91239; 81 FR 96196; 83 FR 6919; 83 FR 24146; 83 FR 28320; 83 FR
28325; 83 FR 28332; 83 FR 34661; 83 FR 45749):
Daniel A. Bahm (FL)
Felix Barajas Ramirez (IL)
William C. Dempsey, Jr. (MA)
Miguel H. Espinoza (CA)
Troy L. Hargrave (MO)
Timothy B. Hummel (KY)
Darius R. Law (FL)
Randall L. Mathis (AL)
Cody N. McDonnell (OR)
Hassan Ourahou (KY)
Tommy L. Ray, Jr. (AL)
Elston L. Taylor (VA)
Steve A. Taylor (NC)
Ronald L. Walker (FL)
James C. Wechsler (OR)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-1999-6480; FMCSA-
2006-24783; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2011-0379; FMCSA-2012-0104; FMCSA-
2014-0002; FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0005; FMCSA-2015-0348; FMCSA-
2016-0027; FMCSA-2016-0028; FMCSA-2016-0029; FMCSA-2018-0012. Their
exemptions are applicable as of August 1, 2020, and will expire on
August 1, 2022.
As of August 6, 2020, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following individual has satisfied the renewal conditions
for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs
for interstate CMV drivers (77 FR 36336; 77 FR 46795; 79 FR 38661; 81
FR 90050; 83 FR 34661):
Jay Turner (OH)
The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2012-0059. The
exemption is applicable as of August 6, 2020, and will expire on August
6, 2022.
As of August 8, 2020, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following three individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (79 FR 38659; 79 FR 53514; 81 FR
90050; 83 FR 34661):
Jimmy A. Baker (TX); David L. Miller (OH); and Cory J. Tivnan (WA)
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2014-0007. Their
exemptions are applicable as of August 8, 2020, and will expire on
August 8, 2022.
As of August 9, 2020, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and
31315, the following three individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (75 FR 34210; 75 FR 47888; 77 FR
40945; 79 FR 40945; 81 FR 90050; 83 FR 34661):
Mark S. Berkheimer (PA); Michael A. Jabro (MI); and Buddy W. Myrick
(TX)
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2010-0114. Their
exemptions are applicable as of August 9, 2020, and will expire on
August 9, 2022.
As of August 12, 2020, 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 (81 FR 45214; 81 FR 66726; 83 FR
34661):
Roger S. Orr (IA) and Keith R. Tyler (NC)
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2018-0014. Their
exemptions are applicable as of August 12, 2020, and will expire on
August 12, 2022.
As of August 17, 2020, 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 (83 FR 33292; 83 FR 54644):
Joseph P. Markley (PA) and Curtis C. Williams (MO)
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2018-0014. Their
exemptions are applicable as of August 17, 2020, and will expire on
August 17, 2022.
As of August 18, 2020, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following six individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for
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interstate CMV drivers (71 FR 14567; 71 FR 30228; 73 FR 28187; 73 FR
35197; 73 FR 35199; 73 FR 35200; 73 FR 35201; 73 FR 48275; 75 FR 44051;
77 FR 46153; 79 FR 46153; 81 FR 90050; 83 FR 34661):
Steven G. Harter (OR)
Robert W. McMillian (MA)
Ryan J. Reimann (WI)
Brandon J. See (IA)
Ricky L. Shepler (PA)
Nils S. Thornberg (OR)
The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2006-24015 and
FMCSA-2008-0106. Their exemptions are applicable as of August 18, 2020,
and will expire on August 18, 2022.
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).
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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