Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision, 697-701 [2020-29245]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 3 / Wednesday, January 6, 2021 / Notices examination in 2020, his optometrist stated, ‘‘Mr. Hendricks has a condition called Refractive Amblyopia; which is the inability of one eye to see as well as the other. In my opinion, there is not any condition that would prevent Mr. Hendricks from operating a commercial vehicle safely.’’ Mr. Hendricks reported that he has driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 960,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years, accumulating 150,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Justin T. Hoben Mr. Hoben, 24, has ectopia lentis in his left eye due to Marfan’s Syndrome since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in his left eye, 20/60. Following an examination in 2020, his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my medical opinion, Justin T [sic] Hoben has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Hoben reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 10,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating 10,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Burl V. Ingebretsen Mr. Ingebretsen, 74, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye since 2016. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/ 200, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2020, his optometrist stated, ‘‘In my opinion, Burl has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required for a commercial license.’’ Mr. Ingebretsen reported that he has driven straight trucks for 54 years, accumulating 1.78 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 34 years, accumulating 3.4 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Weldon D. Rudder Mr. Rudder, 37, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2020, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘I certify in my medical opinion that Weldon Rudder has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Rudder reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 60,000 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:08 Jan 05, 2021 Jkt 253001 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating 60,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Oklahoma. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. Patrick W. Sargent Mr. Sargent, 54, had a retinal detachment in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 2017. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2020, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘Given the near perfect vision in his left eye, which was measured at 20/25 on his last exam with no retinal or optic nerve pathology, I believe there is sufficient evidence that he can perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Sargent reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 56,000 miles, tractortrailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 165,000 miles, and buses for 27 years, accumulating 199,800 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Montana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. John F. Skrobarczyk Mr. Skrobarczyk, 61, has had optic nerve hypoplasia in his left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2020, his ophthalmologist stated, ‘‘In my opinion Mr. Skobarczyk has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.’’ Mr. Skrobarczyk reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating 105,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. IV. Request for Comments In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), FMCSA requests public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions described in this notice. We will consider all comments and material received before the close of business on the closing date indicated under the DATES section of the notice. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2020–29246 Filed 1–5–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P PO 00000 Frm 00198 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 697 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2000–7006; FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA–2001–11426; FMCSA–2002–12294; FMCSA–2004–18885; FMCSA–2004–19477; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–2006–24783; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA–2007–0071; FMCSA–2008–0021; FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA–2008–0174; FMCSA–2008–0266; FMCSA–2008–0292; FMCSA–2008–0340; FMCSA–2010–0161; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA–2010–0201; FMCSA–2010–0287; FMCSA–2010–0354; FMCSA–2010–0385; FMCSA–2012–0039; FMCSA–2012–0161; FMCSA–2012–0215; FMCSA–2012–0216; FMCSA–2012–0279; FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA–2014–0002; FMCSA–2014–0006; FMCSA–2014–0007; FMCSA–2014–0010; FMCSA–2014–0011; FMCSA–2014–0296; FMCSA–2014–0299; FMCSA–2014–0300; FMCSA–2016–0028; FMCSA–2016–0030; FMCSA–2016–0207; FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA–2016–0209; FMCSA–2016–0210; FMCSA–2018–0010; FMCSA–2018–0207] 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 66 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 are 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 February 5, 2021. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–2000–7006, Docket No. FMCSA–2000–7165, Docket No. FMCSA–2001–11426, Docket No. FMCSA–2002–12294, Docket No. FMCSA–2004–18885, Docket No. FMCSA–2004–19477, Docket No. FMCSA–2005–21711, Docket No. FMCSA–2006–24783, Docket No. FMCSA–2006–26066, Docket No. FMCSA–2007–0071, Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0021, Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0106, Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0174, Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0266, Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0292, Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0340, Docket No. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06JAN1.SGM 06JAN1 698 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 3 / Wednesday, January 6, 2021 / Notices FMCSA–2010–0161, Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0187, Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0201, Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0287, Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0354, Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0385, Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0039, Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0161, Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0215, Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0216, Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0279, Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0168, Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0170, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0002, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0006, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0007, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0010, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0011, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0296, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0299, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0300, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0028, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0030, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0207, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0208, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0209, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0210, Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0010, or Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0207 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Dockets Operations; 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: (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 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 Dockets Operations, (202) 366–9826. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:08 Jan 05, 2021 Jkt 253001 I. Public Participation A. Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this notice (Docket No. FMCSA–2000–7006; FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA–2001– 11426; FMCSA–2002–12294; FMCSA– 2004–18885; FMCSA–2004–19477; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–2006– 24783; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA– 2007–0071; FMCSA–2008–0021; FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA–2008– 0174; FMCSA–2008–0266; FMCSA– 2008–0292; FMCSA–2008–0340; FMCSA–2010–0161; FMCSA–2010– 0187; FMCSA–2010–0201; FMCSA– 2010–0287; FMCSA–2010–0354; FMCSA–2010–0385; FMCSA–2012– 0039; FMCSA–2012–0161; FMCSA– 2012–0215; FMCSA–2012–0216; FMCSA–2012–0279; FMCSA–2013– 0168; FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA– 2014–0002; FMCSA–2014–0006; FMCSA–2014–0007; FMCSA–2014– 0010; FMCSA–2014–0011; FMCSA– 2014–0296; FMCSA–2014–0299; FMCSA–2014–0300; FMCSA–2016– 0028; FMCSA–2016–0030; FMCSA– 2016–0207; FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA–2016–0209; FMCSA–2016– 0210; FMCSA–2018–0010; FMCSA– 2018–0207), 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–2000–7006; FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA–2001– 11426; FMCSA–2002–12294; FMCSA– 2004–18885; FMCSA–2004–19477; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–2006– 24783; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA– 2007–0071; FMCSA–2008–0021; FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA–2008– 0174; FMCSA–2008–0266; FMCSA– 2008–0292; FMCSA–2008–0340; FMCSA–2010–0161; FMCSA–2010– 0187; FMCSA–2010–0201; FMCSA– 2010–0287; FMCSA–2010–0354; FMCSA–2010–0385; FMCSA–2012– 0039; FMCSA–2012–0161; FMCSA– 2012–0215; FMCSA–2012–0216; FMCSA–2012–0279; FMCSA–2013– 0168; FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA– 2014–0002; FMCSA–2014–0006; FMCSA–2014–0007; FMCSA–2014– 0010; FMCSA–2014–0011; FMCSA– PO 00000 Frm 00199 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2014–0296; FMCSA–2014–0299; FMCSA–2014–0300; FMCSA–2016– 0028; FMCSA–2016–0030; FMCSA– 2016–0207; FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA–2016–0209; FMCSA–2016– 0210; FMCSA–2018–0010; FMCSA– 2018–0207, 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–2000–7006; FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA–2001– 11426; FMCSA–2002–12294; FMCSA– 2004–18885; FMCSA–2004–19477; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–2006– 24783; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA– 2007–0071; FMCSA–2008–0021; FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA–2008– 0174; FMCSA–2008–0266; FMCSA– 2008–0292; FMCSA–2008–0340; FMCSA–2010–0161; FMCSA–2010– 0187; FMCSA–2010–0201; FMCSA– 2010–0287; FMCSA–2010–0354; FMCSA–2010–0385; FMCSA–2012– 0039; FMCSA–2012–0161; FMCSA– 2012–0215; FMCSA–2012–0216; FMCSA–2012–0279; FMCSA–2013– 0168; FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA– 2014–0002; FMCSA–2014–0006; FMCSA–2014–0007; FMCSA–2014– 0010; FMCSA–2014–0011; FMCSA– 2014–0296; FMCSA–2014–0299; FMCSA–2014–0300; FMCSA–2016– 0028; FMCSA–2016–0030; FMCSA– 2016–0207; FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA–2016–0209; FMCSA–2016– 0210; FMCSA–2018–0010; FMCSA– 2018–0207, 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 Dockets Operations in Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590–0001, between 9 E:\FR\FM\06JAN1.SGM 06JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 3 / Wednesday, January 6, 2021 / Notices a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 366–9317 or (202) 366– 9826 before visiting Dockets Operations. 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.transportation.gov/privacy. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES II. Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), FMCSA may grant an exemption from the FMCSRs for no longer than a 5-year period if it finds 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 5-year period. FMCSA grants medical exemptions from the FMCSRs for a 2year 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 66 individuals listed in this notice have requested renewal of their exemptions from the vision standard in § 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 2-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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:08 Jan 05, 2021 Jkt 253001 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(b), FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the exemption of a driver. IV. Basis for Renewing Exemptions In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), each of the 66 applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision standard (see 65 FR 20245; 65 FR 33406; 65 FR 57230; 65 FR 57234; 67 FR 10471; 67 FR 19798; 67 FR 46016; 67 FR 57266; 67 FR 57627; 69 FR 19611; 69 FR 51346; 69 FR 52741; 69 FR 53493; 69 FR 62742; 69 FR 64806; 70 FR 2705; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 61493; 71 FR 26602; 71 FR 32183; 71 FR 41310; 71 FR 50970; 71 FR 53489; 71 FR 62147; 71 FR 62148; 71 FR 63379; 72 FR 1050; 72 FR 1051; 72 FR 1056; 72 FR 64273; 73 FR 6242; 73 FR 6244; 73 FR 15567; 73 FR 16950; 73 FR 16952; 73 FR 27015; 73 FR 27018; 73 FR 35197; 73 FR 35198; 73 FR 36955; 73 FR 38498; 73 FR 38499; 73 FR 48273; 73 FR 48275; 73 FR 51336; 73 FR 51689; 73 FR 61922; 73 FR 61925; 73 FR 61925; 73 FR 63047; 73 FR 74565; 73 FR 75803; 73 FR 75807; 73 FR 76439; 73 FR 78421; 73 FR 78423; 74 FR 6209; 74 FR 62632; 75 FR 9477; 75 FR 19674; 75 FR 22179; 75 FR 36778; 75 FR 36779; 75 FR 39725; 75 FR 44051; 75 FR 47883; 75 FR 50799; 75 FR 52062; 75 FR 54958; 75 FR 59327; 75 FR 59327; 75 FR 61833; 75 FR 63257; 75 FR 64396; 75 FR 69737; 75 FR 70078; 75 FR 72863; 75 FR 77591; 75 FR 77942; 75 FR 77949; 75 FR 79079; 75 FR 79083; 75 FR 79084; 76 FR 1499; 76 FR 2190; 76 FR 4413; 76 FR 5425; 76 FR 70215; 77 FR 13689; 77 FR 20879; 77 FR 23797; 77 FR 31427; 77 FR 36338; 77 FR 38384; 77 FR 41879; 77 FR 46153; 77 FR 48590; 77 FR 52381; 77 FR 52389; 77 FR 52391; 77 FR 56261; 77 FR 60008; 77 FR 60010; 77 FR 64582; 77 FR 64583; 77 FR 64583; 77 FR 64841; 77 FR 65933; 77 FR 68200; 77 FR 68202; 77 FR 71671; 77 FR 74273; 77 FR 74730; 77 FR 74733; 77 FR 74734; 77 FR 75496; 77 FR 76166; 78 FR 797; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 64280; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 77780; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 10606; 79 FR 10609; 79 FR 14331; 79 FR 22003; 79 FR 23797; 79 FR 35212; 79 FR 35218; 79 FR 35220; 79 FR 37843; 79 FR 38659; 79 FR 38661; 79 FR 41735; 79 FR 45868; 79 FR 46153; 79 FR 47175; 79 FR 51643; 79 FR 53514; 79 FR 56097; 79 FR 56099; 79 FR 56104; 79 FR 56117; 79 FR 58856; 79 FR 59348; 79 FR 59357; 79 FR 64001; 79 FR 65759; 79 FR 65760; 79 FR 70928; 79 FR 72754; 79 FR 72756; 79 FR 73397; 79 FR 73686; 79 FR 73687; 79 FR 73689; 79 FR 74169; 80 FR 2473; 80 FR 3305; 80 FR 3723; 80 FR 9304; 80 FR 18693; 80 FR 63869; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR 20435; 81 FR 28138; 81 FR 39320; 81 FR 45214; 81 FR 66720; PO 00000 Frm 00200 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 699 81 FR 66726; 81 FR 70248; 81 FR 70251; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR 71173; 81 FR 72664; 81 FR 80161; 81 FR 81230; 81 FR 90046; 81 FR 90050; 81 FR 91239; 81 FR 94013; 81 FR 96165; 81 FR 96178; 81 FR 96180; 81 FR 96191; 81 FR 96196; 82 FR 13048; 83 FR 3861; 83 FR 6925; 83 FR 18633; 83 FR 28325; 83 FR 28342; 83 FR 34661; 83 FR 53724; 83 FR 56140; 83 FR 56902; 84 FR 2309; 84 FR 2311; 84 FR 2314). They have submitted evidence showing that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirement specified at § 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 2 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 2 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(b), the following groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of February and are discussed below. As of February 5, 2021, 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 20245; 65 FR 33406; 65 FR 57230; 65 FR 57234; 67 FR 10471; 67 FR 19798; 67 FR 46016; 67 FR 57266; 67 FR 57627; 69 FR 19611; 69 FR 51346; 69 FR 52741; 69 FR 53493; 69 FR 62742; 69 FR 64806; 70 FR 2705; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 61493; 71 FR 26602; 71 FR 32183; 71 FR 41310; 71 FR 50970; 71 FR 53489; 71 FR 62147; 71 FR 62148; 71 FR 63379; 72 FR 1050; 72 FR 1051; 72 FR 1056; 72 FR 64273; 73 FR 6242; 73 FR 6244; 73 FR 15567; 73 FR 16950; 73 FR 16952; 73 FR 27015; 73 FR 27018; 73 FR 35197; 73 FR 35198; 73 FR 36955; 73 FR 38498; 73 FR 38499; 73 FR 48273; 73 FR 48275; 73 FR 51336; 73 FR 51689; 73 FR 61922; 73 FR 61925; 73 FR 61925; 73 FR 63047; 73 FR 74565; 73 FR 75803; 73 FR 75807; 73 FR 76439; 73 FR 78421; 73 FR 78423; 74 FR 6209; 74 FR 62632; 75 FR 9477; 75 FR 19674; 75 FR 22179; 75 FR 36778; 75 FR 36779; 75 FR 39725; 75 FR 44051; 75 FR 47883; 75 FR 50799; 75 FR 52062; 75 FR 54958; 75 FR 59327; 75 FR 59327; 75 FR 61833; 75 FR 63257; 75 FR 64396; 75 FR 69737; 75 FR 70078; 75 FR 72863; 75 FR 77591; 75 FR 77942; 75 FR 77949; 75 FR 79079; E:\FR\FM\06JAN1.SGM 06JAN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 700 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 3 / Wednesday, January 6, 2021 / Notices 75 FR 79083; 75 FR 79084; 76 FR 1499; 76 FR 2190; 76 FR 4413; 76 FR 5425; 76 FR 70215; 77 FR 13689; 77 FR 20879; 77 FR 23797; 77 FR 31427; 77 FR 36338; 77 FR 38384; 77 FR 41879; 77 FR 46153; 77 FR 48590; 77 FR 52381; 77 FR 52389; 77 FR 52391; 77 FR 56261; 77 FR 60008; 77 FR 60010; 77 FR 64582; 77 FR 64583; 77 FR 64583; 77 FR 64841; 77 FR 65933; 77 FR 68200; 77 FR 68202; 77 FR 71671; 77 FR 74273; 77 FR 74730; 77 FR 74733; 77 FR 74734; 77 FR 75496; 77 FR 76166; 78 FR 797; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 64280; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 77780; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 10606; 79 FR 10609; 79 FR 14331; 79 FR 22003; 79 FR 23797; 79 FR 35212; 79 FR 35218; 79 FR 35220; 79 FR 37843; 79 FR 38659; 79 FR 38661; 79 FR 41735; 79 FR 45868; 79 FR 46153; 79 FR 47175; 79 FR 51643; 79 FR 53514; 79 FR 56097; 79 FR 56099; 79 FR 56104; 79 FR 56117; 79 FR 58856; 79 FR 59348; 79 FR 59357; 79 FR 64001; 79 FR 65759; 79 FR 65760; 79 FR 70928; 79 FR 72754; 79 FR 72756; 79 FR 73397; 79 FR 73686; 79 FR 73687; 79 FR 73689; 79 FR 74169; 80 FR 3305; 80 FR 9304; 80 FR 63869; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR 20435; 81 FR 28138; 81 FR 39320; 81 FR 45214; 81 FR 66720; 81 FR 66726; 81 FR 70248; 81 FR 70251; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR 71173; 81 FR 72664; 81 FR 80161; 81 FR 81230; 81 FR 90046; 81 FR 90050; 81 FR 91239; 81 FR 94013; 81 FR 96165; 81 FR 96178; 81 FR 96180; 81 FR 96191; 81 FR 96196; 82 FR 13048; 83 FR 3861; 83 FR 6925; 83 FR 18633; 83 FR 28325; 83 FR 28342; 83 FR 34661; 83 FR 53724; 83 FR 56140; 83 FR 56902; 84 FR 2309; 84 FR 2311; 84 FR 2314): Lennie D. Baker, Jr. (NC) Donald L. Blakeley II (NV) Timothy Bradford (TN) Scott Brady (FL) Marty R. Brewster (KS) David S. Brumfield (KY) Todd A. Carlson (MN) Dionicio Carrera (TX) Juan Castanon (NM) Scott F. Chalfant (DE) Derrick L. Cowan (NC) Dorothy J. Crum (OH) Louis J. Cullen (NJ) Larry G. Davis (TN) Christopher L. Depuy (OH) Craig E. Dorrance (MT) Lucious J. Erwin (TX) James H. Facemyre (WV) Hector O. Flores (MD) Larry J. Folkerts (IA) Christopher K. Foot (NV) Kelvin Frandin Bombu (KY) Stanley W. Goble (IA) John P. Grum (PA) William R. Guida (PA) Walter D. Hague, Jr. (VA) Eric C. Hammer (MO) Billy R. Hampton (NC) Clifford J. Harris (VA) VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:08 Jan 05, 2021 Jkt 253001 Nylo K. Helberg (ND) Robert K. Ipock (NC) Jesse P. Jamison (TN) Perry D. Jensen (WI) Robert E. Kelley (WA) Lewis A. Kielhack (IL) Gregory L. Kockelman (MN) Matthew B. Lairamore (OK) Bradley W. Lovelace (NC) Duane R. Martin (PA) John C. McLaughlin (SD) Rodney M. Pegg (PA) Chad M. Quarles (AL) Joseph L. Rigsby (AL) Joe A. Root (MN) Preston S. Salisbury (MT) Benny L. Sanchez (CA) Randal C. Schmude (WI) James C. Sharp (PA) Joseph B. Shaw, Jr. (VA) Sylvester Silver (VA) Kenneth D. Sisk (NC) Loren Smith (SD) Paul W. Sorenson (UT) David C. Stitt (KS) Gary R. Thomas (OH) Richard T. Traigle (LA) David J. Triplett (KY) Melvin V. Van Meter (PA) Nicholas J. Vance (OH) Michael J. Welle (MN) Carl V. Wheeler (NC) Earl L. White, Jr. (NH) Joseph F. Wood (MS) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA–2000–7006; FMCSA– 2000–7165; FMCSA–2001–11426; FMCSA–2002–12294; FMCSA–2004– 18885; FMCSA–2004–18885; FMCSA– 2004–19477; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–2006–24783; FMCSA–2006– 26066; FMCSA–2007–0071; FMCSA– 2008–0021; FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA–2008–0174; FMCSA–2008– 0266; FMCSA–2008–0292; FMCSA– 2008–0340; FMCSA–2010–0161; FMCSA–2010–0187; FMCSA–2010– 0201; FMCSA–2010–0287; FMCSA– 2010–0354; FMCSA–2010–0385; FMCSA–2012–0039; FMCSA–2012– 0161; FMCSA–2012–0215; FMCSA– 2012–0216; FMCSA–2012–0279; FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA–2013– 0170; FMCSA–2014–0002; FMCSA– 2014–0006; FMCSA–2014–0007; FMCSA–2014–0010; FMCSA–2014– 0011; FMCSA–2014–0296; FMCSA– 2014–0299; FMCSA–2016–0028; FMCSA–2016–0030; FMCSA–2016– 0207; FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA– 2016–0209; FMCSA–2016–0210; FMCSA–2018–0010; FMCSA–2018– 0207. Their exemptions are applicable as of February 5, 2021, and will expire on February 5, 2023. As of February 18, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following two individuals PO 00000 Frm 00201 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (80 FR 2473; 80 FR 18693; 82 FR 13048; 84 FR 2314): Keith A. Looney (AR) and Van C. Mac (IL) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA–2014–0030. Their exemptions are applicable as of February 18, 2021, and will expire on February 18, 2023. As of February 25, 2021, 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 (69 FR 64806; 70 FR 2705; 72 FR 1056; 73 FR 76439; 75 FR 79084; 77 FR 75496; 80 FR 3723; 82 FR 13048; 84 FR 2314): Lester W. Carter (CA) The driver was included in docket number FMCSA–2004–19477. The exemption is applicable as of February 25, 2021, and will expire on February 25, 2023. 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 (ME), as defined by § 390.5, who attests that the driver is otherwise physically qualified under § 391.41; (2) each driver must provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s report to the ME at the time of the annual medical examination; 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/she 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; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was 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). VI. Preemption During the period the exemption is in effect, no State shall enforce any law or E:\FR\FM\06JAN1.SGM 06JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 3 / Wednesday, January 6, 2021 / Notices regulation that conflicts with this exemption with respect to a person operating under the exemption. VI. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 66 exemption applications, FMCSA renews the exemptions of the aforementioned drivers from the vision requirement in § 391.41(b)(10), subject to the requirements cited above. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), each exemption will be valid for 2 years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2020–29245 Filed 1–5–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2006–25854; FMCSA–2010–0203; FMCSA–2015–0323; FMCSA–2016–0007; FMCSA–2016–0008; FMCSA–2018–0051; FMCSA–2018–0052; FMCSA–2018–0056] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders 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 10 individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have ‘‘no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.’’ The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. 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 February 5, 2021. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–2006–25854, Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0203, Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0323, Docket No. ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:08 Jan 05, 2021 Jkt 253001 FMCSA–2016–0007, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0008, Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0051, Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0052, or Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0056 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Dockets Operations; 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: (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 Dockets Operations, (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–2006– 25854, FMCSA–2010–0203, FMCSA– 2015–0323, FMCSA–2016–0007, FMCSA–2016–0008, FMCSA–2018– 0051, FMCSA–2018–0052, or FMCSA– 2018–0056), 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–2006–25854, PO 00000 Frm 00202 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 701 FMCSA–2010–0203, FMCSA–2015– 0323, FMCSA–2016–0007, FMCSA– 2016–0008, FMCSA–2018–0051, FMCSA–2018–0052, or FMCSA–2018– 0056, 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–2006–25854, FMCSA–2010–0203, FMCSA–2015– 0323, FMCSA–2016–0007, FMCSA– 2016–0008, FMCSA–2018–0051, FMCSA–2018–0052, or FMCSA–2018– 0056, 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 Dockets Operations in Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590–0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 366–9317 or (202) 366– 9826 before visiting Dockets Operations. 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.transportation.gov/privacy. II. Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), FMCSA may grant an exemption from the FMCSRs for no longer than a 5-year period if it finds such exemption would likely achieve a E:\FR\FM\06JAN1.SGM 06JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2001-11426; FMCSA-
2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-2005-21711; 
FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2008-0021; 
FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2008-0292; 
FMCSA-2008-0340; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; 
FMCSA-2010-0287; FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-2012-0039; 
FMCSA-2012-0161; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2012-0216; FMCSA-2012-0279; 
FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2014-0002; FMCSA-2014-0006; 
FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; 
FMCSA-2014-0299; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2016-0028; FMCSA-2016-0030; 
FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-2016-0210; 
FMCSA-2018-0010; FMCSA-2018-0207]


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 66 
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 are 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 February 
5, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2000-7006, Docket No. FMCSA-
2000-7165, Docket No. FMCSA-2001-11426, Docket No. FMCSA-2002-12294, 
Docket No. FMCSA-2004-18885, Docket No. FMCSA-2004-19477, Docket No. 
FMCSA-2005-21711, Docket No. FMCSA-2006-24783, Docket No. FMCSA-2006-
26066, Docket No. FMCSA-2007-0071, Docket No. FMCSA-2008-0021, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2008-0106, Docket No. FMCSA-2008-0174, Docket No. FMCSA-2008-
0266, Docket No. FMCSA-2008-0292, Docket No. FMCSA-2008-0340, Docket 
No.

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FMCSA-2010-0161, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0187, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-
0201, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0287, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0354, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2010-0385, Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0039, Docket No. FMCSA-2012-
0161, Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0215, Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0216, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2012-0279, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0168, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-
0170, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0002, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0006, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2014-0007, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0010, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-
0011, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0296, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0299, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2014-0300, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0028, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-
0030, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0207, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0208, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2016-0209, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0210, Docket No. FMCSA-2018-
0010, or Docket No. FMCSA-2018-0207 using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail: Dockets Operations; 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: (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, [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 Dockets Operations, (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-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2001-11426; 
FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-2005-21711; 
FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2008-0021; 
FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2008-0292; 
FMCSA-2008-0340; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; 
FMCSA-2010-0287; FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-2012-0039; 
FMCSA-2012-0161; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2012-0216; FMCSA-2012-0279; 
FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2014-0002; FMCSA-2014-0006; 
FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; 
FMCSA-2014-0299; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2016-0028; FMCSA-2016-0030; 
FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-2016-0210; 
FMCSA-2018-0010; FMCSA-2018-0207), 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-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2001-
11426; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-
2005-21711; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-
2008-0021; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-
2008-0292; FMCSA-2008-0340; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-
2010-0201; FMCSA-2010-0287; FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-
2012-0039; FMCSA-2012-0161; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2012-0216; FMCSA-
2012-0279; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2014-0002; FMCSA-
2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-
2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0299; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2016-0028; FMCSA-
2016-0030; FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-
2016-0210; FMCSA-2018-0010; FMCSA-2018-0207, 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-2000-7006; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2001-
11426; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-
2005-21711; FMCSA-2006-24783; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-
2008-0021; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-
2008-0292; FMCSA-2008-0340; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-
2010-0201; FMCSA-2010-0287; FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-
2012-0039; FMCSA-2012-0161; FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2012-0216; FMCSA-
2012-0279; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2014-0002; FMCSA-
2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-
2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0299; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2016-0028; FMCSA-
2016-0030; FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-
2016-0210; FMCSA-2018-0010; FMCSA-2018-0207, 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 Dockets Operations 
in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001, between 9

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a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. To 
be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 366-9317 or 
(202) 366-9826 before visiting Dockets Operations.

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.transportation.gov/privacy.

II. Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), FMCSA may grant an exemption 
from the FMCSRs for no longer than a 5-year period if it finds 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 5-year period. FMCSA grants medical exemptions from the 
FMCSRs for a 2-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 66 individuals listed in this notice have requested renewal of 
their exemptions from the vision standard in Sec.  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 2-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(b), FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the 
exemption of a driver.

IV. Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), each of the 66 
applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an 
exemption from the vision standard (see 65 FR 20245; 65 FR 33406; 65 FR 
57230; 65 FR 57234; 67 FR 10471; 67 FR 19798; 67 FR 46016; 67 FR 57266; 
67 FR 57627; 69 FR 19611; 69 FR 51346; 69 FR 52741; 69 FR 53493; 69 FR 
62742; 69 FR 64806; 70 FR 2705; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 61493; 71 FR 26602; 
71 FR 32183; 71 FR 41310; 71 FR 50970; 71 FR 53489; 71 FR 62147; 71 FR 
62148; 71 FR 63379; 72 FR 1050; 72 FR 1051; 72 FR 1056; 72 FR 64273; 73 
FR 6242; 73 FR 6244; 73 FR 15567; 73 FR 16950; 73 FR 16952; 73 FR 
27015; 73 FR 27018; 73 FR 35197; 73 FR 35198; 73 FR 36955; 73 FR 38498; 
73 FR 38499; 73 FR 48273; 73 FR 48275; 73 FR 51336; 73 FR 51689; 73 FR 
61922; 73 FR 61925; 73 FR 61925; 73 FR 63047; 73 FR 74565; 73 FR 75803; 
73 FR 75807; 73 FR 76439; 73 FR 78421; 73 FR 78423; 74 FR 6209; 74 FR 
62632; 75 FR 9477; 75 FR 19674; 75 FR 22179; 75 FR 36778; 75 FR 36779; 
75 FR 39725; 75 FR 44051; 75 FR 47883; 75 FR 50799; 75 FR 52062; 75 FR 
54958; 75 FR 59327; 75 FR 59327; 75 FR 61833; 75 FR 63257; 75 FR 64396; 
75 FR 69737; 75 FR 70078; 75 FR 72863; 75 FR 77591; 75 FR 77942; 75 FR 
77949; 75 FR 79079; 75 FR 79083; 75 FR 79084; 76 FR 1499; 76 FR 2190; 
76 FR 4413; 76 FR 5425; 76 FR 70215; 77 FR 13689; 77 FR 20879; 77 FR 
23797; 77 FR 31427; 77 FR 36338; 77 FR 38384; 77 FR 41879; 77 FR 46153; 
77 FR 48590; 77 FR 52381; 77 FR 52389; 77 FR 52391; 77 FR 56261; 77 FR 
60008; 77 FR 60010; 77 FR 64582; 77 FR 64583; 77 FR 64583; 77 FR 64841; 
77 FR 65933; 77 FR 68200; 77 FR 68202; 77 FR 71671; 77 FR 74273; 77 FR 
74730; 77 FR 74733; 77 FR 74734; 77 FR 75496; 77 FR 76166; 78 FR 797; 
78 FR 63302; 78 FR 64280; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 77780; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 
10606; 79 FR 10609; 79 FR 14331; 79 FR 22003; 79 FR 23797; 79 FR 35212; 
79 FR 35218; 79 FR 35220; 79 FR 37843; 79 FR 38659; 79 FR 38661; 79 FR 
41735; 79 FR 45868; 79 FR 46153; 79 FR 47175; 79 FR 51643; 79 FR 53514; 
79 FR 56097; 79 FR 56099; 79 FR 56104; 79 FR 56117; 79 FR 58856; 79 FR 
59348; 79 FR 59357; 79 FR 64001; 79 FR 65759; 79 FR 65760; 79 FR 70928; 
79 FR 72754; 79 FR 72756; 79 FR 73397; 79 FR 73686; 79 FR 73687; 79 FR 
73689; 79 FR 74169; 80 FR 2473; 80 FR 3305; 80 FR 3723; 80 FR 9304; 80 
FR 18693; 80 FR 63869; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR 20435; 81 FR 28138; 81 FR 
39320; 81 FR 45214; 81 FR 66720; 81 FR 66726; 81 FR 70248; 81 FR 70251; 
81 FR 70253; 81 FR 71173; 81 FR 72664; 81 FR 80161; 81 FR 81230; 81 FR 
90046; 81 FR 90050; 81 FR 91239; 81 FR 94013; 81 FR 96165; 81 FR 96178; 
81 FR 96180; 81 FR 96191; 81 FR 96196; 82 FR 13048; 83 FR 3861; 83 FR 
6925; 83 FR 18633; 83 FR 28325; 83 FR 28342; 83 FR 34661; 83 FR 53724; 
83 FR 56140; 83 FR 56902; 84 FR 2309; 84 FR 2311; 84 FR 2314). They 
have submitted evidence showing that the vision in the better eye 
continues to meet the requirement specified at Sec.  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 2 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 2 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(b), the following 
groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of February 
and are discussed below. As of February 5, 2021, 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 
20245; 65 FR 33406; 65 FR 57230; 65 FR 57234; 67 FR 10471; 67 FR 19798; 
67 FR 46016; 67 FR 57266; 67 FR 57627; 69 FR 19611; 69 FR 51346; 69 FR 
52741; 69 FR 53493; 69 FR 62742; 69 FR 64806; 70 FR 2705; 70 FR 48797; 
70 FR 61493; 71 FR 26602; 71 FR 32183; 71 FR 41310; 71 FR 50970; 71 FR 
53489; 71 FR 62147; 71 FR 62148; 71 FR 63379; 72 FR 1050; 72 FR 1051; 
72 FR 1056; 72 FR 64273; 73 FR 6242; 73 FR 6244; 73 FR 15567; 73 FR 
16950; 73 FR 16952; 73 FR 27015; 73 FR 27018; 73 FR 35197; 73 FR 35198; 
73 FR 36955; 73 FR 38498; 73 FR 38499; 73 FR 48273; 73 FR 48275; 73 FR 
51336; 73 FR 51689; 73 FR 61922; 73 FR 61925; 73 FR 61925; 73 FR 63047; 
73 FR 74565; 73 FR 75803; 73 FR 75807; 73 FR 76439; 73 FR 78421; 73 FR 
78423; 74 FR 6209; 74 FR 62632; 75 FR 9477; 75 FR 19674; 75 FR 22179; 
75 FR 36778; 75 FR 36779; 75 FR 39725; 75 FR 44051; 75 FR 47883; 75 FR 
50799; 75 FR 52062; 75 FR 54958; 75 FR 59327; 75 FR 59327; 75 FR 61833; 
75 FR 63257; 75 FR 64396; 75 FR 69737; 75 FR 70078; 75 FR 72863; 75 FR 
77591; 75 FR 77942; 75 FR 77949; 75 FR 79079;

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75 FR 79083; 75 FR 79084; 76 FR 1499; 76 FR 2190; 76 FR 4413; 76 FR 
5425; 76 FR 70215; 77 FR 13689; 77 FR 20879; 77 FR 23797; 77 FR 31427; 
77 FR 36338; 77 FR 38384; 77 FR 41879; 77 FR 46153; 77 FR 48590; 77 FR 
52381; 77 FR 52389; 77 FR 52391; 77 FR 56261; 77 FR 60008; 77 FR 60010; 
77 FR 64582; 77 FR 64583; 77 FR 64583; 77 FR 64841; 77 FR 65933; 77 FR 
68200; 77 FR 68202; 77 FR 71671; 77 FR 74273; 77 FR 74730; 77 FR 74733; 
77 FR 74734; 77 FR 75496; 77 FR 76166; 78 FR 797; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 
64280; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 77780; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 10606; 79 FR 10609; 
79 FR 14331; 79 FR 22003; 79 FR 23797; 79 FR 35212; 79 FR 35218; 79 FR 
35220; 79 FR 37843; 79 FR 38659; 79 FR 38661; 79 FR 41735; 79 FR 45868; 
79 FR 46153; 79 FR 47175; 79 FR 51643; 79 FR 53514; 79 FR 56097; 79 FR 
56099; 79 FR 56104; 79 FR 56117; 79 FR 58856; 79 FR 59348; 79 FR 59357; 
79 FR 64001; 79 FR 65759; 79 FR 65760; 79 FR 70928; 79 FR 72754; 79 FR 
72756; 79 FR 73397; 79 FR 73686; 79 FR 73687; 79 FR 73689; 79 FR 74169; 
80 FR 3305; 80 FR 9304; 80 FR 63869; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR 20435; 81 FR 
28138; 81 FR 39320; 81 FR 45214; 81 FR 66720; 81 FR 66726; 81 FR 70248; 
81 FR 70251; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR 71173; 81 FR 72664; 81 FR 80161; 81 FR 
81230; 81 FR 90046; 81 FR 90050; 81 FR 91239; 81 FR 94013; 81 FR 96165; 
81 FR 96178; 81 FR 96180; 81 FR 96191; 81 FR 96196; 82 FR 13048; 83 FR 
3861; 83 FR 6925; 83 FR 18633; 83 FR 28325; 83 FR 28342; 83 FR 34661; 
83 FR 53724; 83 FR 56140; 83 FR 56902; 84 FR 2309; 84 FR 2311; 84 FR 
2314):

Lennie D. Baker, Jr. (NC)
Donald L. Blakeley II (NV)
Timothy Bradford (TN)
Scott Brady (FL)
Marty R. Brewster (KS)
David S. Brumfield (KY)
Todd A. Carlson (MN)
Dionicio Carrera (TX)
Juan Castanon (NM)
Scott F. Chalfant (DE)
Derrick L. Cowan (NC)
Dorothy J. Crum (OH)
Louis J. Cullen (NJ)
Larry G. Davis (TN)
Christopher L. Depuy (OH)
Craig E. Dorrance (MT)
Lucious J. Erwin (TX)
James H. Facemyre (WV)
Hector O. Flores (MD)
Larry J. Folkerts (IA)
Christopher K. Foot (NV)
Kelvin Frandin Bombu (KY)
Stanley W. Goble (IA)
John P. Grum (PA)
William R. Guida (PA)
Walter D. Hague, Jr. (VA)
Eric C. Hammer (MO)
Billy R. Hampton (NC)
Clifford J. Harris (VA)
Nylo K. Helberg (ND)
Robert K. Ipock (NC)
Jesse P. Jamison (TN)
Perry D. Jensen (WI)
Robert E. Kelley (WA)
Lewis A. Kielhack (IL)
Gregory L. Kockelman (MN)
Matthew B. Lairamore (OK)
Bradley W. Lovelace (NC)
Duane R. Martin (PA)
John C. McLaughlin (SD)
Rodney M. Pegg (PA)
Chad M. Quarles (AL)
Joseph L. Rigsby (AL)
Joe A. Root (MN)
Preston S. Salisbury (MT)
Benny L. Sanchez (CA)
Randal C. Schmude (WI)
James C. Sharp (PA)
Joseph B. Shaw, Jr. (VA)
Sylvester Silver (VA)
Kenneth D. Sisk (NC)
Loren Smith (SD)
Paul W. Sorenson (UT)
David C. Stitt (KS)
Gary R. Thomas (OH)
Richard T. Traigle (LA)
David J. Triplett (KY)
Melvin V. Van Meter (PA)
Nicholas J. Vance (OH)
Michael J. Welle (MN)
Carl V. Wheeler (NC)
Earl L. White, Jr. (NH)
Joseph F. Wood (MS)

    The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2000-7006; FMCSA-
2000-7165; FMCSA-2001-11426; FMCSA-2002-12294; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-
2004-18885; FMCSA-2004-19477; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2006-24783; 
FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-0071; FMCSA-2008-0021; FMCSA-2008-0106; 
FMCSA-2008-0174; FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-2008-0292; FMCSA-2008-0340; 
FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2010-0287; 
FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-2012-0039; FMCSA-2012-0161; 
FMCSA-2012-0215; FMCSA-2012-0216; FMCSA-2012-0279; FMCSA-2013-0168; 
FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2014-0002; FMCSA-2014-0006; FMCSA-2014-0007; 
FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; FMCSA-2014-0299; 
FMCSA-2016-0028; FMCSA-2016-0030; FMCSA-2016-0207; FMCSA-2016-0208; 
FMCSA-2016-0209; FMCSA-2016-0210; FMCSA-2018-0010; FMCSA-2018-0207. 
Their exemptions are applicable as of February 5, 2021, and will expire 
on February 5, 2023.
    As of February 18, 2021, 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 (80 FR 2473; 80 FR 18693; 82 FR 
13048; 84 FR 2314):

Keith A. Looney (AR) and Van C. Mac (IL)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2014-0030. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of February 18, 2021, and will expire on 
February 18, 2023.
    As of February 25, 2021, 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 (69 FR 64806; 70 FR 2705; 72 FR 
1056; 73 FR 76439; 75 FR 79084; 77 FR 75496; 80 FR 3723; 82 FR 13048; 
84 FR 2314):

Lester W. Carter (CA)

    The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2004-19477. The 
exemption is applicable as of February 25, 2021, and will expire on 
February 25, 2023.

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 (ME), as defined by Sec.  
390.5, who attests that the driver is otherwise physically qualified 
under Sec.  391.41; (2) each driver must provide a copy of the 
ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report to the ME at the time of the 
annual medical examination; 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/she 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; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower 
level of safety than was maintained before it was 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).

VI. Preemption

    During the period the exemption is in effect, no State shall 
enforce any law or

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regulation that conflicts with this exemption with respect to a person 
operating under the exemption.

VI. Conclusion

    Based upon its evaluation of the 66 exemption applications, FMCSA 
renews the exemptions of the aforementioned drivers from the vision 
requirement in Sec.  391.41(b)(10), subject to the requirements cited 
above. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), each 
exemption will be valid for 2 years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.

Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2020-29245 Filed 1-5-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P
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