Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision, 15542-15546 [2021-05968]

Download as PDF 15542 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 54 / Tuesday, March 23, 2021 / Notices Notice is hereby given that the FHWA and other Federal agencies have taken final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing NEPA and Section 4(f) decisions for the highway projects in the State of Colorado that are listed below. The actions by the Federal agencies on a project, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS) and Section 4(f) Evaluations issued in connection with the project and in other key project documents. The EA or EIS, and other key documents for the listed projects are available by contacting the FHWA or the Colorado Department of Transportation at the addresses provided above. The EA, Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), Final EIS, and Record of Decision (ROD) documents can be viewed and downloaded from the websites listed below. This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions on each project as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such actions were taken. This notice does not, however, alter or extend the limitation period of 150 days for challenges to final agency actions subject to previous notices published in the Federal Register. This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions, actions, approvals, licenses and permits on the project as of the issuance date of this notice, including but not limited to those arising under the following laws, as amended: 1. General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– 4370h]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [Title 23 of the United States Code] and associated regulations [Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations]. 2. Air: Clean Air Act, [42 U.S.C. 7401– 7671(q)] (transportation conformity); Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program [23 U.S.C. 149]. 3. Land: Section 4(f) of The Department of Transportation Act: [49 U.S.C. 303] Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201–4209]. Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 [42 U.S.C. 6901, et seq.]; Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers) [23 U.S.C. 319]. 4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667(e)]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712]. Plant Protection Act [7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Mar 22, 2021 Jkt 253001 5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 [54 U.S.C. 306108]; Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 470(aa)–470(mm)]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469–469 c–2]; American Indian Religious Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996]; Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act [25 U.S.C. 3001–3013]. 6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)– 2000(d)(1)]; Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act [42 U.S.C. 61]. 7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act [33 U.S.C 1251–1387 (Sections 319, 401, 404, and 408)]; Land and Water Conservation Fund Act [16 U.S.C. 460l–4–460l–11]; Safe Drinking Water Act [42 U.S.C. 300f–300j–9.]; Flood Disaster Protection Act [42 U.S.C. 4001–4129]. 8. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act [42 U.S.C. 9601–9675]; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 [Pub. L. 99–499]; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act [42 U.S.C. 6901–6992(k)]. 9. Executive Orders: E.O. 11514 Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality; E.O. 11593 Protection and Enhancement of Cultural Resources; E.O. 11988 Floodplain Management; E.O. 11990 Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 12898 Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations; E.O. 13007 Indian Sacred Sites; E.O. 13112 Invasive Species; E.O. 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments; E.O. 13287 Preserve America. The projects subject to this notice are: 1. South Bridge EA and FONSI. Project Location: New alignment from Airport Road to State Highway (SH) 82, Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Project reference number: HPP M535–003. Project overview: Provide a bridge across the Roaring Fork River, connecting SH 82 to Airport Road. Project Purpose: Provide a critical second access between SH 82 and the western side of the Roaring Fork River in the south Glenwood Springs area. This new route would improve emergency evacuation, emergency service access, and local land use access. Signed NEPA documents and permits: EA was signed October 8, 2013 and FONSI was signed October 28, 2020. https://cogs.us/449/South-Bridge. 2. I–70 West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes EA and FONSI. Project Location: I–70 east of Vail, Colorado. Project overview: PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Add an auxiliary lane both eastbound and westbound on I–70 and modify curves as needed to meet current Federal design standards from the East Vail exit to the Vail Pass Rest Area exit, a distance of approximately 10 miles. Project Purpose: The purpose of this project is to improve safety and operations on West Vail Pass. Signed NEPA documents and permits: EA signed August 27, 2020 and FONSI signed February 2, 2021. https:// www.codot.gov/projects/i70westvail auxiliarylanes. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). Issued on: March 17, 2021. John M. Cater, Division Administrator, Lakewood, Colorado. [FR Doc. 2021–05972 Filed 3–22–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA–2000–7363; FMCSA–2000–7918; FMCSA–2002–12844; FMCSA–2004–17984; FMCSA–2005–20027; FMCSA–2006–25246; FMCSA–2006–26066; FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA–2008–0231; FMCSA–2008–0266; FMCSA–2008–0292; FMCSA–2010–0161; FMCSA–2010–0327; FMCSA–2010–0354; FMCSA–2010–0385; FMCSA–2010–0413; FMCSA–2011–0010; FMCSA–2012–0214; FMCSA–2012–0279; FMCSA–2012–0280; FMCSA–2013–0030; FMCSA–2014–0002; FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA–2014–0010; FMCSA–2014–0011; FMCSA–2014–0296; FMCSA–2014–0298; FMCSA–2014–0299; FMCSA–2014–0300; FMCSA–2014–0301; FMCSA–2014–0302; FMCSA–2014–0304; FMCSA–2016–0028; FMCSA–2016–0031; FMCSA–2016–0033; FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA–2016–0212; FMCSA–2016–0213; FMCSA–2016–0214; FMCSA–2018–0007; FMCSA–2018–0013; FMCSA–2018–0207; FMCSA–2018–0208; FMCSA–2018–0209; FMCSA–2019–0005; FMCSA–2019–0006] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. AGENCY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 68 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 54 / Tuesday, March 23, 2021 / Notices Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before April 22, 2021. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–2000–7165, Docket No. FMCSA–2000–7363, Docket No. FMCSA–2000–7918, Docket No. FMCSA–2002–12844, Docket No. FMCSA–2004–17984, Docket No. FMCSA–2005–20027, Docket No. FMCSA–2006–25246, Docket No. FMCSA–2006–26066, Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0106, Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0231, Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0266, Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0292, Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0161, Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0327, Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0354, Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0385, Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0413, Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0010, Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0214, Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0279, Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0280, Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0030, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0002, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0003, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0010, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0011, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0296, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0298, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0299, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0300, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0301, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0302, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0304, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0028, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0031, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0033, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0208, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0212, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0213, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0214, Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0007, Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0013, Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0207, Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0208, Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0209, Docket No. FMCSA–2019–0005, or Docket No. FMCSA–2019–0006 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov/, insert the docket number, FMCSA–2000–7165, FMCSA– 2000–7363, FMCSA–2000–7918, FMCSA–2002–12844, FMCSA–2004– 17984, FMCSA–2005–20027, FMCSA– 2006–25246, FMCSA–2006–26066, FMCSA–2008–0106, FMCSA–2008– 0231, FMCSA–2008–0266, FMCSA– 2008–0292, FMCSA–2010–0161, FMCSA–2010–0327, FMCSA–2010– DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Mar 22, 2021 Jkt 253001 0354, FMCSA–2010–0385, FMCSA– 2010–0413, FMCSA–2011–0010, FMCSA–2012–0214, FMCSA–2012– 0279, FMCSA–2012–0280, FMCSA– 2013–0030, FMCSA–2014–0002, FMCSA–2014–0003, FMCSA–2014– 0010, FMCSA–2014–0011, FMCSA– 2014–0296, FMCSA–2014–0298, FMCSA–2014–0299, FMCSA–2014– 0300, FMCSA–2014–0301, FMCSA– 2014–0302, FMCSA–2014–0304, FMCSA–2016–0028, FMCSA–2016– 0031, FMCSA–2016–0033, FMCSA– 2016–0208, FMCSA–2016–0212, FMCSA–2016–0213, FMCSA–2016– 0214; FMCSA–2018–0007, FMCSA– 2018–0013, FMCSA–2018–0207, FMCSA–2018–0208, FMCSA–2018– 0209, FMCSA–2019–0005, or FMCSA– 2019–0006 in the keyword box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, sort the results by ‘‘Posted (Newer-Older),’’ choose the first notice listed, and click on the ‘‘Comment’’ button. 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–2000–7165; FMCSA–2000–7363; FMCSA–2000– 7918; FMCSA–2002–12844; FMCSA– 2004–17984; FMCSA–2005–20027; FMCSA–2006–25246; FMCSA–2006– 26066; FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA– 2008–0231; FMCSA–2008–0266; PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15543 FMCSA–2008–0292; FMCSA–2010– 0161; FMCSA–2010–0327; FMCSA– 2010–0354; FMCSA–2010–0385; FMCSA–2010–0413; FMCSA–2011– 0010; FMCSA–2012–0214; FMCSA– 2012–0279; FMCSA–2012–0280; FMCSA–2013–0030; FMCSA–2014– 0002; FMCSA–2014–0003; FMCSA– 2014–0010; FMCSA–2014–0011; FMCSA–2014–0296; FMCSA–2014– 0298; FMCSA–2014–0299; FMCSA– 2014–0300; FMCSA–2014–0301; FMCSA–2014–0302; FMCSA–2014– 0304; FMCSA–2016–0028; FMCSA– 2016–0031; FMCSA–2016–0033; FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA–2016– 0212; FMCSA–2016–0213; FMCSA– 2016–0214; FMCSA–2018–0007; FMCSA–2018–0013; FMCSA–2018– 0207; FMCSA–2018–0208; FMCSA– 2018–0209; FMCSA–2019–0005; FMCSA–2019–0006), 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 www.regulations.gov/, insert the docket number, FMCSA–2000–7165, FMCSA– 2000–7363, FMCSA–2000–7918, FMCSA–2002–12844, FMCSA–2004– 17984, FMCSA–2005–20027, FMCSA– 2006–25246, FMCSA–2006–26066, FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA–2008– 0231, FMCSA–2008–0266; FMCSA– 2008–0292, FMCSA–2010–0161, FMCSA–2010–0327, FMCSA–2010– 0354, FMCSA–2010–0385, FMCSA– 2010–0413, FMCSA–2011–0010, FMCSA–2012–0214, FMCSA–2012– 0279, FMCSA–2012–0280, FMCSA– 2013–0030, FMCSA–2014–0002, FMCSA–2014–0003, FMCSA–2014– 0010, FMCSA–2014–0011, FMCSA– 2014–0296, FMCSA–2014–0298, FMCSA–2014–0299, FMCSA–2014– 0300, FMCSA–2014–0301, FMCSA– 2014–0302, FMCSA–2014–0304, FMCSA–2016–0028, FMCSA–2016– 0031, FMCSA–2016–0033, FMCSA– 2016–0208, FMCSA–2016–0212, FMCSA–2016–0213, FMCSA–2016– 0214, FMCSA–2018–0007, FMCSA– 2018–0013, FMCSA–2018–0207, FMCSA–2018–0208, FMCSA–2018– 0209, FMCSA–2019–0005, or FMCSA– 2019–0006 in the keyword box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, sort the results by ‘‘Posted (Newer-Older),’’ choose the first E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1 15544 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 54 / Tuesday, March 23, 2021 / Notices notice listed, click the ‘‘Comment’’ 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 Comments To view comments go to www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket number, FMCSA–2000–7165, FMCSA– 2000–7363, FMCSA–2000–7918, FMCSA–2002–12844, FMCSA–2004– 17984, FMCSA–2005–20027, FMCSA– 2006–25246, FMCSA–2006–26066, FMCSA–2008–0106; FMCSA–2008– 0231, FMCSA–2008–0266; FMCSA– 2008–0292, FMCSA–2010–0161, FMCSA–2010–0327, FMCSA–2010– 0354, FMCSA–2010–0385, FMCSA– 2010–0413, FMCSA–2011–0010, FMCSA–2012–0214, FMCSA–2012– 0279, FMCSA–2012–0280, FMCSA– 2013–0030, FMCSA–2014–0002, FMCSA–2014–0003, FMCSA–2014– 0010, FMCSA–2014–0011, FMCSA– 2014–0296, FMCSA–2014–0298, FMCSA–2014–0299, FMCSA–2014– 0300, FMCSA–2014–0301, FMCSA– 2014–0302, FMCSA–2014–0304, FMCSA–2016–0028, FMCSA–2016– 0031, FMCSA–2016–0033, FMCSA– 2016–0208, FMCSA–2016–0212, FMCSA–2016–0213, FMCSA–2016– 0214, FMCSA–2018–0007, FMCSA– 2018–0013, FMCSA–2018–0207, FMCSA–2018–0208, FMCSA–2018– 0209, FMCSA–2019–0005, or FMCSA– 2019–0006 in the keyword box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, sort the results by ‘‘Posted (Newer-Older),’’ choose the first notice listed, and click ‘‘Browse Comments.’’ 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Mar 22, 2021 Jkt 253001 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 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 68 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 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. PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 IV. Basis for Renewing Exemptions In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), each of the 68 applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision standard (see 65 FR 33406, 65 FR 45817, 65 FR 57234, 65 FR 66286, 65 FR 77066, 66 FR 13825, 67 FR 57266, 67 FR 68719, 67 FR 71610, 68 FR 2629, 68 FR 10300, 69 FR 33997, 69 FR 52741, 69 FR 61292, 69 FR 64810, 69 FR 71100, 70 FR 2701, 70 FR 7545, 70 FR 7546, 70 FR 16887, 71 FR 53489, 71 FR 55820, 71 FR 63379, 71 FR 66217, 72 FR 180, 72 FR 1051, 72 FR 1053, 72 FR 7111, 72 FR 7812, 72 FR 9397, 72 FR 12665, 73 FR 35199, 73 FR 46973, 73 FR 48275, 73 FR 51336, 73 FR 51689, 73 FR 54888, 73 FR 61922, 73 FR 61925, 73 FR 63047, 73 FR 65009, 73 FR 74563, 73 FR 74565, 73 FR 76440, 73 FR 78423, 74 FR 6211, 74 FR 6689, 74 FR 9329, 75 FR 39725, 75 FR 44051, 75 FR 52062, 75 FR 52063, 75 FR 57105, 75 FR 59327, 75 FR 61833, 75 FR 65057, 75 FR 72863, 75 FR 77492, 75 FR 77949, 75 FR 79081, 75 FR 79083, 75 FR 80887, 76 FR 1493, 76 FR 2190, 76 FR 5425, 76 FR 9856, 76 FR 9859, 76 FR 9861, 76 FR 9865, 76 FR 12408, 76 FR 15360, 76 FR 17483, 76 FR 20076, 77 FR 46153, 77 FR 46793, 77 FR 52388, 77 FR 52389, 77 FR 56262, 77 FR 59245, 77 FR 60008, 77 FR 60010, 77 FR 64583, 77 FR 64839, 77 FR 68202, 77 FR 70537, 77 FR 71671, 77 FR 74273, 77 FR 74734, 77 FR 75494, 77 FR 76167, 78 FR 800, 78 FR 8689, 78 FR 10250, 78 FR 11731, 78 FR 12813, 78 FR 16035, 78 FR 16762, 78 FR 18667, 78 FR 41975, 78 FR 56986, 79 FR 10606, 79 FR 14571, 79 FR 22003, 79 FR 28588, 79 FR 46153, 79 FR 46300, 79 FR 51642, 79 FR 51643, 79 FR 56099, 79 FR 56117, 79 FR 58856, 79 FR 64001, 79 FR 65759, 79 FR 65760, 79 FR 69985, 79 FR 70928, 79 FR 72754, 79 FR 73393, 79 FR 73397, 79 FR 73686, 79 FR 73687, 79 FR 73689, 79 FR 74168, 80 FR 603, 80 FR 2473, 80 FR 3723, 80 FR 6162, 80 FR 7678, 80 FR 7679, 80 FR 8751, 80 FR 8927, 80 FR 9304, 80 FR 12248, 80 FR 13070, 80 FR 14223, 80 FR 15859, 80 FR 15863, 80 FR 16500, 80 FR 18693, 80 FR 20562, 80 FR 29152, 80 FR 33011, 80 FR 48411, 81 FR 39320, 81 FR 52514, 81 FR 59266, 81 FR 66720, 81 FR 68098, 81 FR 70253, 81 FR 71173, 81 FR 74494, 81 FR 80161, 81 FR 81230, 81 FR 86063, 81 FR 90050, 81 FR 96165, 81 FR 96180, 81 FR 96191, 81 FR 96196, 82 FR 12678, 82 FR 12683, 82 FR 13043, 82 FR 13048, 82 FR 13187, 82 FR 15277, 82 FR 18949, 82 FR 23712, 83 FR 15214, 83 FR 28325, 83 FR 28328, 83 FR 28335, 83 FR 34661, 83 FR 40638, 83 FR 40648, 83 FR 53724, 83 FR 56140, 83 FR 56902, 83 FR 60954, 84 FR 2305, 84 FR 2309, 84 FR 2311, 84 FR 2314, 84 FR 2323, 84 FR 2326, 84 FR 10389, 84 FR 11859, 84 FR 16320, 84 FR 16336, 84 FR E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 54 / Tuesday, March 23, 2021 / Notices 21393, 84 FR 21401, 84 FR 27685). 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 April and are discussed below. As of April 1, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following 58 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 45817, 65 FR 57234, 65 FR 77066, 67 FR 57266, 67 FR 68719, 67 FR 71610, 68 FR 2629, 69 FR 33997, 69 FR 52741, 69 FR 61292, 69 FR 64810, 69 FR 71100, 70 FR 7545, 71 FR 53489, 71 FR 55820, 71 FR 63379, 71 FR 66217, 72 FR 180, 72 FR 1051, 72 FR 1053, 72 FR 7812, 72 FR 9397, 73 FR 35199, 73 FR 46973, 73 FR 48275, 73 FR 51336, 73 FR 51689, 73 FR 54888, 73 FR 61922, 73 FR 61925, 73 FR 63047, 73 FR 65009, 73 FR 74563, 73 FR 74565, 73 FR 76440, 73 FR 78423, 74 FR 6211, 74 FR 6689, 75 FR 39725, 75 FR 44051, 75 FR 52062, 75 FR 52063, 75 FR 57105, 75 FR 59327, 75 FR 61833, 75 FR 65057, 75 FR 72863, 75 FR 77492, 75 FR 77949, 75 FR 79081, 75 FR 79083, 75 FR 80887, 76 FR 1493, 76 FR 2190, 76 FR 5425, 76 FR 9859, 76 FR 9861, 76 FR 9865, 76 FR 12408, 77 FR 46153, 77 FR 46793, 77 FR 52388, 77 FR 52389, 77 FR 56262, 77 FR 59245, 77 FR 60008, 77 FR 60010, 77 FR 64583, 77 FR 64839, 77 FR 68202, 77 FR 70537, 77 FR 71671, 77 FR 74273, 77 FR 74734, 77 FR 75494, 77 FR 76167, 78 FR 800, 78 FR 8689, 78 FR 10250, 78 FR 11731, 78 FR 12813, 78 FR 41975, 78 FR 56986, 79 FR 10606, 79 FR 14571, 79 FR 22003, 79 FR 28588, 79 FR 46153, 79 FR 46300, 79 FR 51642, 79 FR 51643, 79 FR 56099, 79 FR 56117, 79 FR 58856, 79 FR 64001, 79 FR 65759, 79 FR 65760, 79 FR 69985, 79 FR 70928, 79 FR 72754, 79 FR 73393, 79 FR 73397, 79 FR 73686, 79 FR 73687, 79 FR 73689, 79 FR 74168, 80 FR 603, 80 FR 2473, 80 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Mar 22, 2021 Jkt 253001 FR 3723, 80 FR 6162, 80 FR 7678, 80 FR 7679, 80 FR 8751, 80 FR 8927, 80 FR 9304, 80 FR 15859, 80 FR 18693, 80 FR 20562, 80 FR 48411, 81 FR 39320, 81 FR 52514, 81 FR 59266, 81 FR 66720, 81 FR 68098, 81 FR 70253, 81 FR 71173, 81 FR 74494, 81 FR 80161, 81 FR 81230, 81 FR 86063, 81 FR 90050, 81 FR 96165, 81 FR 96180, 81 FR 96191, 81 FR 96196, 82 FR 12683, 82 FR 13043, 82 FR 13048, 82 FR 15277, 83 FR 15214, 83 FR 28325, 83 FR 28328, 83 FR 28335, 83 FR 34661, 83 FR 40638, 83 FR 40648, 83 FR 53724, 83 FR 56140, 83 FR 56902, 83 FR 60954, 84 FR 2305, 84 FR 2309, 84 FR 2311, 84 FR 2314, 84 FR 2323, 84 FR 2326, 84 FR 16320, 84 FR 16336, 84 FR 21401): Ramon Adame (IL) Terry L. Anderson (PA) Alan A. Andrews (NE) Jason P. Atwater (UT) Richard D. Auger (CA) Randal D. Aukes (MN) Dewey E. Ballard, Jr. (SC) Robert S. Bowen (GA) Gerald D. Bowser (PA) Nathan A. Buckles (IN) Monty G. Calderon (OH) Patricio C. Carvalho (MD) John B. Casper (OK) Joshua L. Cecotti (WA) Edward Cunningham (MI) Jeffrey D. Davis (NC) William W. Dunn (PA) Stephen R. Ehlenburg (IL) Darrell B. Emery (OK) John E. Evenson (WI) Ronald Gaines (FL) Marc C. Goss (NE) Jerry L. Hayden (IA) Christopher L. Humphries (TX) Thomas J. Ivins (FL) Kendall S. Lane (OK) Garry D. Layton (TX) Jackie Lee (FL) Billy J. Lewis (LA) Kenneth Liuzza (LA) Carl A. Lohrbach (OH) Thomas J. Long III (PA) Lawrence D. Malecha (MN) Wayne R. Mantela (KY) Hollis J. Martin (AL) Ellis T. McKneely (LA) Patrick J. McMillen (WI) James E. Menz (NY) Rocky D. Moorhead (NM) Ali Nimer (IL) Jeffrey S. Pennell (VT) Gary W. Phelps (PA) Jeffrey Sanders (NC) Stephen A. Scales (IL) Steven D. Schlichting (NE) Kirk Scott (CT) Mustafa Shahadeh (OH) Gerardo Silva (IL) John D. Stork (IL) Sherman L. Taylor (FL) Jason E. Thomas (ND) PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15545 Karl M. Vanderstucken (TX) Kenneth E. Vigue, Jr. (WA) Khamla Vongvoraseng (NC) James R. Wagner (IL) Bobby M. Warren (KY) Patricia A. White (IL) Jeffrey D. Wilson (CO) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA–2000–7165, FMCSA– 2000–7363, FMCSA–2002–12844, FMCSA–2004–17984, FMCSA–2006– 25246, FMCSA–2006–26066, FMCSA– 2008–0106; FMCSA–2008–0231, FMCSA–2008–0266; FMCSA–2008– 0292, FMCSA–2010–0161, FMCSA– 2010–0327, FMCSA–2010–0354, FMCSA–2010–0385, FMCSA–2010– 0413, FMCSA–2012–0214, FMCSA– 2012–0279, FMCSA–2012–0280, FMCSA–2013–0030, FMCSA–2014– 0002, FMCSA–2014–0003, FMCSA– 2014–0010, FMCSA–2014–0011, FMCSA–2014–0296, FMCSA–2014– 0298, FMCSA–2014–0299, FMCSA– 2014–0300, FMCSA–2014–0301, FMCSA–2016–0028, FMCSA–2016– 0031, FMCSA–2016–0033, FMCSA– 2016–0208, FMCSA–2016–0212, FMCSA–2018–0007, FMCSA–2018– 0013, FMCSA–2018–0207, FMCSA– 2018–0208, and FMCSA–2018–0209. Their exemptions are applicable as of April 1, 2021, and will expire on April 1, 2023. As of April 5, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following individual has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (70 FR 2701, 70 FR 16887, 72 FR 12665, 74 FR 9329, 76 FR 15360, 78 FR 16035, 80 FR 13070, 82 FR 15277, 84 FR 21401): Donald P. Dodson, Jr. (WV) The driver was included in docket number FMCSA–2005–20027. The exemption is applicable as of April 5, 2021, and will expire on April 5, 2023. As of April 6, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following two individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (82 FR 12678, 82 FR 18949, 84 FR 21401): Cory W. Haupt (SD); and Kendrick T. Williams (NC) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA–2016–0214. Their exemptions are applicable as of April 6, 2021, and will expire on April 6, 2023. As of April 7, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following individual has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1 15546 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 54 / Tuesday, March 23, 2021 / Notices in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (80 FR 12248, 80 FR 29152, 82 FR 15277, 84 FR 21401): Bradley J. Compton (ID) The driver was included in docket number FMCSA–2014–0302. The exemption is applicable as of April 7, 2021, and will expire on April 7, 2023. As of April 11, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following two individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (76 FR 9856, 76 FR 20076, 78 FR 16762, 80 FR 15863, 82 FR 13187, 82 FR 15277, 82 FR 23712, 84 FR 21401): Wesley M. Creamer (NM); and Wade C. Uhlir (MN) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA–2011–0010, and FMCSA–2016–0213. Their exemptions are applicable as of April 11, 2021, and will expire on April 11, 2023. As of April 18, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following individual has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (80 FR 14223, 80 FR 33011, 84 FR 21401): Jaroslav Cigler (IN) The driver was included in docket number FMCSA–2014–0304. The exemption is applicable as of April 18, 2021, and will expire on April 18, 2023. As of April 20, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following individual has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (84 FR 10389; 84 FR 21393): Keith A. Larson (MA) The driver was included in docket number FMCSA–2019–0005. The exemption is applicable as of April 20, 2021, and will expire on April 20, 2023. As of April 21, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following individual has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (65 FR 66286, 66 FR 13825, 68 FR 10300, 70 FR 7546, 72 FR 7111, 76 FR 17483, 78 FR 18667, 80 FR 16500, 82 FR 15277, 84 FR 21401): James R. Rieck (CA) The driver was included in docket number FMCSA–2000–7918. The exemption is applicable as of April 21, 2021, and will expire on April 21, 2023. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Mar 22, 2021 Jkt 253001 As of April 30, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following individual has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (84 FR 11859, 84 FR 27685): each exemption will be valid for two years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2021–05968 Filed 3–22–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P Clay A. Applegarth (ND) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The driver was included in docket number FMCSA–2019–0006. The exemption is applicable as of April 30, 2021, and will expire on April 30, 2023. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration V. Conditions and Requirements Hankook Tire America Corp., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance 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/her is self-employed. The driver must also have a copy of the exemption when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. The exemption will be rescinded if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (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 regulation that conflicts with this exemption with respect to a person operating under the exemption. VI. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 68 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), PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [Docket No. NHTSA–2020–0035; Notice 1] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Receipt of petition. AGENCY: Hankook Tire America Corp. (Hankook) has determined that certain Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 passenger car tires do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139, New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles, and part 574, Tire Identification and Recordkeeping. Hankook filed a noncompliance report dated April 23, 2020. Hankook subsequently petitioned NHTSA on May 19, 2020, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This notice announces receipt of Hankook’s petition. DATES: Send comments on or before April 22, 2021. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments on this petition. Comments must refer to the docket and notice number cited in the title of this notice and submitted by any of the following methods: • Mail: Send comments by mail addressed to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: Deliver comments by hand to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Section is open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Federal holidays. • Electronically: Submit comments electronically by logging onto the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) website at https:// SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 23, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15542-15546]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-05968]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA-2000-7918; FMCSA-
2002-12844; FMCSA-2004-17984; FMCSA-2005-20027; FMCSA-2006-25246; 
FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; 
FMCSA-2008-0292; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0327; FMCSA-2010-0354; 
FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-2010-0413; FMCSA-2011-0010; FMCSA-2012-0214; 
FMCSA-2012-0279; FMCSA-2012-0280; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2014-0002; 
FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; 
FMCSA-2014-0298; FMCSA-2014-0299; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2014-0301; 
FMCSA-2014-0302; FMCSA-2014-0304; FMCSA-2016-0028; FMCSA-2016-0031; 
FMCSA-2016-0033; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0212; FMCSA-2016-0213; 
FMCSA-2016-0214; FMCSA-2018-0007; FMCSA-2018-0013; FMCSA-2018-0207; 
FMCSA-2018-0208; FMCSA-2018-0209; FMCSA-2019-0005; FMCSA-2019-0006]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department 
of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 68 
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.

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DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates 
stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in 
the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before April 22, 
2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2000-7165, Docket No. FMCSA-
2000-7363, Docket No. FMCSA-2000-7918, Docket No. FMCSA-2002-12844, 
Docket No. FMCSA-2004-17984, Docket No. FMCSA-2005-20027, Docket No. 
FMCSA-2006-25246, Docket No. FMCSA-2006-26066, Docket No. FMCSA-2008-
0106, Docket No. FMCSA-2008-0231, Docket No. FMCSA-2008-0266, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2008-0292, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0161, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-
0327, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0354, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0385, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2010-0413, Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0010, Docket No. FMCSA-2012-
0214, Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0279, Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0280, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2013-0030, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0002, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-
0003, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0010, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0011, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2014-0296, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0298, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-
0299, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0300, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0301, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2014-0302, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0304, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-
0028, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0031, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0033, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2016-0208, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0212, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-
0213, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0214, Docket No. FMCSA-2018-0007, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2018-0013, Docket No. FMCSA-2018-0207, Docket No. FMCSA-2018-
0208, Docket No. FMCSA-2018-0209, Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0005, or Docket 
No. FMCSA-2019-0006 using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov/, 
insert the docket number, FMCSA-2000-7165, FMCSA-2000-7363, FMCSA-2000-
7918, FMCSA-2002-12844, FMCSA-2004-17984, FMCSA-2005-20027, FMCSA-2006-
25246, FMCSA-2006-26066, FMCSA-2008-0106, FMCSA-2008-0231, FMCSA-2008-
0266, FMCSA-2008-0292, FMCSA-2010-0161, FMCSA-2010-0327, FMCSA-2010-
0354, FMCSA-2010-0385, FMCSA-2010-0413, FMCSA-2011-0010, FMCSA-2012-
0214, FMCSA-2012-0279, FMCSA-2012-0280, FMCSA-2013-0030, FMCSA-2014-
0002, FMCSA-2014-0003, FMCSA-2014-0010, FMCSA-2014-0011, FMCSA-2014-
0296, FMCSA-2014-0298, FMCSA-2014-0299, FMCSA-2014-0300, FMCSA-2014-
0301, FMCSA-2014-0302, FMCSA-2014-0304, FMCSA-2016-0028, FMCSA-2016-
0031, FMCSA-2016-0033, FMCSA-2016-0208, FMCSA-2016-0212, FMCSA-2016-
0213, FMCSA-2016-0214; FMCSA-2018-0007, FMCSA-2018-0013, FMCSA-2018-
0207, FMCSA-2018-0208, FMCSA-2018-0209, FMCSA-2019-0005, or FMCSA-2019-
0006 in the keyword box, and click ``Search.'' Next, sort the results 
by ``Posted (Newer-Older),'' choose the first notice listed, and click 
on the ``Comment'' button. 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-2000-7165; FMCSA-2000-7363; FMCSA-2000-7918; 
FMCSA-2002-12844; FMCSA-2004-17984; FMCSA-2005-20027; FMCSA-2006-25246; 
FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0231; FMCSA-2008-0266; 
FMCSA-2008-0292; FMCSA-2010-0161; FMCSA-2010-0327; FMCSA-2010-0354; 
FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-2010-0413; FMCSA-2011-0010; FMCSA-2012-0214; 
FMCSA-2012-0279; FMCSA-2012-0280; FMCSA-2013-0030; FMCSA-2014-0002; 
FMCSA-2014-0003; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0011; FMCSA-2014-0296; 
FMCSA-2014-0298; FMCSA-2014-0299; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2014-0301; 
FMCSA-2014-0302; FMCSA-2014-0304; FMCSA-2016-0028; FMCSA-2016-0031; 
FMCSA-2016-0033; FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0212; FMCSA-2016-0213; 
FMCSA-2016-0214; FMCSA-2018-0007; FMCSA-2018-0013; FMCSA-2018-0207; 
FMCSA-2018-0208; FMCSA-2018-0209; FMCSA-2019-0005; FMCSA-2019-0006), 
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 www.regulations.gov/, insert 
the docket number, FMCSA-2000-7165, FMCSA-2000-7363, FMCSA-2000-7918, 
FMCSA-2002-12844, FMCSA-2004-17984, FMCSA-2005-20027, FMCSA-2006-25246, 
FMCSA-2006-26066, FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0231, FMCSA-2008-0266; 
FMCSA-2008-0292, FMCSA-2010-0161, FMCSA-2010-0327, FMCSA-2010-0354, 
FMCSA-2010-0385, FMCSA-2010-0413, FMCSA-2011-0010, FMCSA-2012-0214, 
FMCSA-2012-0279, FMCSA-2012-0280, FMCSA-2013-0030, FMCSA-2014-0002, 
FMCSA-2014-0003, FMCSA-2014-0010, FMCSA-2014-0011, FMCSA-2014-0296, 
FMCSA-2014-0298, FMCSA-2014-0299, FMCSA-2014-0300, FMCSA-2014-0301, 
FMCSA-2014-0302, FMCSA-2014-0304, FMCSA-2016-0028, FMCSA-2016-0031, 
FMCSA-2016-0033, FMCSA-2016-0208, FMCSA-2016-0212, FMCSA-2016-0213, 
FMCSA-2016-0214, FMCSA-2018-0007, FMCSA-2018-0013, FMCSA-2018-0207, 
FMCSA-2018-0208, FMCSA-2018-0209, FMCSA-2019-0005, or FMCSA-2019-0006 
in the keyword box, and click ``Search.'' Next, sort the results by 
``Posted (Newer-Older),'' choose the first

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notice listed, click the ``Comment'' 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 Comments

    To view comments go to www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket 
number, FMCSA-2000-7165, FMCSA-2000-7363, FMCSA-2000-7918, FMCSA-2002-
12844, FMCSA-2004-17984, FMCSA-2005-20027, FMCSA-2006-25246, FMCSA-
2006-26066, FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0231, FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-
2008-0292, FMCSA-2010-0161, FMCSA-2010-0327, FMCSA-2010-0354, FMCSA-
2010-0385, FMCSA-2010-0413, FMCSA-2011-0010, FMCSA-2012-0214, FMCSA-
2012-0279, FMCSA-2012-0280, FMCSA-2013-0030, FMCSA-2014-0002, FMCSA-
2014-0003, FMCSA-2014-0010, FMCSA-2014-0011, FMCSA-2014-0296, FMCSA-
2014-0298, FMCSA-2014-0299, FMCSA-2014-0300, FMCSA-2014-0301, FMCSA-
2014-0302, FMCSA-2014-0304, FMCSA-2016-0028, FMCSA-2016-0031, FMCSA-
2016-0033, FMCSA-2016-0208, FMCSA-2016-0212, FMCSA-2016-0213, FMCSA-
2016-0214, FMCSA-2018-0007, FMCSA-2018-0013, FMCSA-2018-0207, FMCSA-
2018-0208, FMCSA-2018-0209, FMCSA-2019-0005, or FMCSA-2019-0006 in the 
keyword box, and click ``Search.'' Next, sort the results by ``Posted 
(Newer-Older),'' choose the first notice listed, and click ``Browse 
Comments.'' 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 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 68 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 68 
applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an 
exemption from the vision standard (see 65 FR 33406, 65 FR 45817, 65 FR 
57234, 65 FR 66286, 65 FR 77066, 66 FR 13825, 67 FR 57266, 67 FR 68719, 
67 FR 71610, 68 FR 2629, 68 FR 10300, 69 FR 33997, 69 FR 52741, 69 FR 
61292, 69 FR 64810, 69 FR 71100, 70 FR 2701, 70 FR 7545, 70 FR 7546, 70 
FR 16887, 71 FR 53489, 71 FR 55820, 71 FR 63379, 71 FR 66217, 72 FR 
180, 72 FR 1051, 72 FR 1053, 72 FR 7111, 72 FR 7812, 72 FR 9397, 72 FR 
12665, 73 FR 35199, 73 FR 46973, 73 FR 48275, 73 FR 51336, 73 FR 51689, 
73 FR 54888, 73 FR 61922, 73 FR 61925, 73 FR 63047, 73 FR 65009, 73 FR 
74563, 73 FR 74565, 73 FR 76440, 73 FR 78423, 74 FR 6211, 74 FR 6689, 
74 FR 9329, 75 FR 39725, 75 FR 44051, 75 FR 52062, 75 FR 52063, 75 FR 
57105, 75 FR 59327, 75 FR 61833, 75 FR 65057, 75 FR 72863, 75 FR 77492, 
75 FR 77949, 75 FR 79081, 75 FR 79083, 75 FR 80887, 76 FR 1493, 76 FR 
2190, 76 FR 5425, 76 FR 9856, 76 FR 9859, 76 FR 9861, 76 FR 9865, 76 FR 
12408, 76 FR 15360, 76 FR 17483, 76 FR 20076, 77 FR 46153, 77 FR 46793, 
77 FR 52388, 77 FR 52389, 77 FR 56262, 77 FR 59245, 77 FR 60008, 77 FR 
60010, 77 FR 64583, 77 FR 64839, 77 FR 68202, 77 FR 70537, 77 FR 71671, 
77 FR 74273, 77 FR 74734, 77 FR 75494, 77 FR 76167, 78 FR 800, 78 FR 
8689, 78 FR 10250, 78 FR 11731, 78 FR 12813, 78 FR 16035, 78 FR 16762, 
78 FR 18667, 78 FR 41975, 78 FR 56986, 79 FR 10606, 79 FR 14571, 79 FR 
22003, 79 FR 28588, 79 FR 46153, 79 FR 46300, 79 FR 51642, 79 FR 51643, 
79 FR 56099, 79 FR 56117, 79 FR 58856, 79 FR 64001, 79 FR 65759, 79 FR 
65760, 79 FR 69985, 79 FR 70928, 79 FR 72754, 79 FR 73393, 79 FR 73397, 
79 FR 73686, 79 FR 73687, 79 FR 73689, 79 FR 74168, 80 FR 603, 80 FR 
2473, 80 FR 3723, 80 FR 6162, 80 FR 7678, 80 FR 7679, 80 FR 8751, 80 FR 
8927, 80 FR 9304, 80 FR 12248, 80 FR 13070, 80 FR 14223, 80 FR 15859, 
80 FR 15863, 80 FR 16500, 80 FR 18693, 80 FR 20562, 80 FR 29152, 80 FR 
33011, 80 FR 48411, 81 FR 39320, 81 FR 52514, 81 FR 59266, 81 FR 66720, 
81 FR 68098, 81 FR 70253, 81 FR 71173, 81 FR 74494, 81 FR 80161, 81 FR 
81230, 81 FR 86063, 81 FR 90050, 81 FR 96165, 81 FR 96180, 81 FR 96191, 
81 FR 96196, 82 FR 12678, 82 FR 12683, 82 FR 13043, 82 FR 13048, 82 FR 
13187, 82 FR 15277, 82 FR 18949, 82 FR 23712, 83 FR 15214, 83 FR 28325, 
83 FR 28328, 83 FR 28335, 83 FR 34661, 83 FR 40638, 83 FR 40648, 83 FR 
53724, 83 FR 56140, 83 FR 56902, 83 FR 60954, 84 FR 2305, 84 FR 2309, 
84 FR 2311, 84 FR 2314, 84 FR 2323, 84 FR 2326, 84 FR 10389, 84 FR 
11859, 84 FR 16320, 84 FR 16336, 84 FR

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21393, 84 FR 21401, 84 FR 27685). 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 April and 
are discussed below. As of April 1, 2021, and in accordance with 49 
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following 58 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 45817, 65 FR 57234, 65 FR 77066, 67 FR 57266, 67 FR 68719, 
67 FR 71610, 68 FR 2629, 69 FR 33997, 69 FR 52741, 69 FR 61292, 69 FR 
64810, 69 FR 71100, 70 FR 7545, 71 FR 53489, 71 FR 55820, 71 FR 63379, 
71 FR 66217, 72 FR 180, 72 FR 1051, 72 FR 1053, 72 FR 7812, 72 FR 9397, 
73 FR 35199, 73 FR 46973, 73 FR 48275, 73 FR 51336, 73 FR 51689, 73 FR 
54888, 73 FR 61922, 73 FR 61925, 73 FR 63047, 73 FR 65009, 73 FR 74563, 
73 FR 74565, 73 FR 76440, 73 FR 78423, 74 FR 6211, 74 FR 6689, 75 FR 
39725, 75 FR 44051, 75 FR 52062, 75 FR 52063, 75 FR 57105, 75 FR 59327, 
75 FR 61833, 75 FR 65057, 75 FR 72863, 75 FR 77492, 75 FR 77949, 75 FR 
79081, 75 FR 79083, 75 FR 80887, 76 FR 1493, 76 FR 2190, 76 FR 5425, 76 
FR 9859, 76 FR 9861, 76 FR 9865, 76 FR 12408, 77 FR 46153, 77 FR 46793, 
77 FR 52388, 77 FR 52389, 77 FR 56262, 77 FR 59245, 77 FR 60008, 77 FR 
60010, 77 FR 64583, 77 FR 64839, 77 FR 68202, 77 FR 70537, 77 FR 71671, 
77 FR 74273, 77 FR 74734, 77 FR 75494, 77 FR 76167, 78 FR 800, 78 FR 
8689, 78 FR 10250, 78 FR 11731, 78 FR 12813, 78 FR 41975, 78 FR 56986, 
79 FR 10606, 79 FR 14571, 79 FR 22003, 79 FR 28588, 79 FR 46153, 79 FR 
46300, 79 FR 51642, 79 FR 51643, 79 FR 56099, 79 FR 56117, 79 FR 58856, 
79 FR 64001, 79 FR 65759, 79 FR 65760, 79 FR 69985, 79 FR 70928, 79 FR 
72754, 79 FR 73393, 79 FR 73397, 79 FR 73686, 79 FR 73687, 79 FR 73689, 
79 FR 74168, 80 FR 603, 80 FR 2473, 80 FR 3723, 80 FR 6162, 80 FR 7678, 
80 FR 7679, 80 FR 8751, 80 FR 8927, 80 FR 9304, 80 FR 15859, 80 FR 
18693, 80 FR 20562, 80 FR 48411, 81 FR 39320, 81 FR 52514, 81 FR 59266, 
81 FR 66720, 81 FR 68098, 81 FR 70253, 81 FR 71173, 81 FR 74494, 81 FR 
80161, 81 FR 81230, 81 FR 86063, 81 FR 90050, 81 FR 96165, 81 FR 96180, 
81 FR 96191, 81 FR 96196, 82 FR 12683, 82 FR 13043, 82 FR 13048, 82 FR 
15277, 83 FR 15214, 83 FR 28325, 83 FR 28328, 83 FR 28335, 83 FR 34661, 
83 FR 40638, 83 FR 40648, 83 FR 53724, 83 FR 56140, 83 FR 56902, 83 FR 
60954, 84 FR 2305, 84 FR 2309, 84 FR 2311, 84 FR 2314, 84 FR 2323, 84 
FR 2326, 84 FR 16320, 84 FR 16336, 84 FR 21401):

Ramon Adame (IL)
Terry L. Anderson (PA)
Alan A. Andrews (NE)
Jason P. Atwater (UT)
Richard D. Auger (CA)
Randal D. Aukes (MN)
Dewey E. Ballard, Jr. (SC)
Robert S. Bowen (GA)
Gerald D. Bowser (PA)
Nathan A. Buckles (IN)
Monty G. Calderon (OH)
Patricio C. Carvalho (MD)
John B. Casper (OK)
Joshua L. Cecotti (WA)
Edward Cunningham (MI)
Jeffrey D. Davis (NC)
William W. Dunn (PA)
Stephen R. Ehlenburg (IL)
Darrell B. Emery (OK)
John E. Evenson (WI)
Ronald Gaines (FL)
Marc C. Goss (NE)
Jerry L. Hayden (IA)
Christopher L. Humphries (TX)
Thomas J. Ivins (FL)
Kendall S. Lane (OK)
Garry D. Layton (TX)
Jackie Lee (FL)
Billy J. Lewis (LA)
Kenneth Liuzza (LA)
Carl A. Lohrbach (OH)
Thomas J. Long III (PA)
Lawrence D. Malecha (MN)
Wayne R. Mantela (KY)
Hollis J. Martin (AL)
Ellis T. McKneely (LA)
Patrick J. McMillen (WI)
James E. Menz (NY)
Rocky D. Moorhead (NM)
Ali Nimer (IL)
Jeffrey S. Pennell (VT)
Gary W. Phelps (PA)
Jeffrey Sanders (NC)
Stephen A. Scales (IL)
Steven D. Schlichting (NE)
Kirk Scott (CT)
Mustafa Shahadeh (OH)
Gerardo Silva (IL)
John D. Stork (IL)
Sherman L. Taylor (FL)
Jason E. Thomas (ND)
Karl M. Vanderstucken (TX)
Kenneth E. Vigue, Jr. (WA)
Khamla Vongvoraseng (NC)
James R. Wagner (IL)
Bobby M. Warren (KY)
Patricia A. White (IL)
Jeffrey D. Wilson (CO)

    The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2000-7165, FMCSA-
2000-7363, FMCSA-2002-12844, FMCSA-2004-17984, FMCSA-2006-25246, FMCSA-
2006-26066, FMCSA-2008-0106; FMCSA-2008-0231, FMCSA-2008-0266; FMCSA-
2008-0292, FMCSA-2010-0161, FMCSA-2010-0327, FMCSA-2010-0354, FMCSA-
2010-0385, FMCSA-2010-0413, FMCSA-2012-0214, FMCSA-2012-0279, FMCSA-
2012-0280, FMCSA-2013-0030, FMCSA-2014-0002, FMCSA-2014-0003, FMCSA-
2014-0010, FMCSA-2014-0011, FMCSA-2014-0296, FMCSA-2014-0298, FMCSA-
2014-0299, FMCSA-2014-0300, FMCSA-2014-0301, FMCSA-2016-0028, FMCSA-
2016-0031, FMCSA-2016-0033, FMCSA-2016-0208, FMCSA-2016-0212, FMCSA-
2018-0007, FMCSA-2018-0013, FMCSA-2018-0207, FMCSA-2018-0208, and 
FMCSA-2018-0209. Their exemptions are applicable as of April 1, 2021, 
and will expire on April 1, 2023.
    As of April 5, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315(b), the following individual has satisfied the renewal conditions 
for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs 
for interstate CMV drivers (70 FR 2701, 70 FR 16887, 72 FR 12665, 74 FR 
9329, 76 FR 15360, 78 FR 16035, 80 FR 13070, 82 FR 15277, 84 FR 21401):

Donald P. Dodson, Jr. (WV)

    The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2005-20027. The 
exemption is applicable as of April 5, 2021, and will expire on April 
5, 2023.
    As of April 6, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315(b), the following two individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in 
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (82 FR 12678, 82 FR 18949, 84 FR 
21401):

Cory W. Haupt (SD); and Kendrick T. Williams (NC)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2016-0214. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of April 6, 2021, and will expire on April 
6, 2023.
    As of April 7, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315(b), the following individual has satisfied the renewal conditions 
for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement

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in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (80 FR 12248, 80 FR 29152, 82 
FR 15277, 84 FR 21401):

Bradley J. Compton (ID)

    The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2014-0302. The 
exemption is applicable as of April 7, 2021, and will expire on April 
7, 2023.
    As of April 11, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315(b), the following two individuals have satisfied the renewal 
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in 
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (76 FR 9856, 76 FR 20076, 78 FR 
16762, 80 FR 15863, 82 FR 13187, 82 FR 15277, 82 FR 23712, 84 FR 
21401):

Wesley M. Creamer (NM); and Wade C. Uhlir (MN)

    The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2011-0010, and 
FMCSA-2016-0213. Their exemptions are applicable as of April 11, 2021, 
and will expire on April 11, 2023.
    As of April 18, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315(b), the following individual has satisfied the renewal conditions 
for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs 
for interstate CMV drivers (80 FR 14223, 80 FR 33011, 84 FR 21401):

Jaroslav Cigler (IN)

    The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2014-0304. The 
exemption is applicable as of April 18, 2021, and will expire on April 
18, 2023.
    As of April 20, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315(b), the following individual has satisfied the renewal conditions 
for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs 
for interstate CMV drivers (84 FR 10389; 84 FR 21393):

Keith A. Larson (MA)

    The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2019-0005. The 
exemption is applicable as of April 20, 2021, and will expire on April 
20, 2023.
    As of April 21, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315(b), the following individual has satisfied the renewal conditions 
for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs 
for interstate CMV drivers (65 FR 66286, 66 FR 13825, 68 FR 10300, 70 
FR 7546, 72 FR 7111, 76 FR 17483, 78 FR 18667, 80 FR 16500, 82 FR 
15277, 84 FR 21401):

James R. Rieck (CA)

    The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2000-7918. The 
exemption is applicable as of April 21, 2021, and will expire on April 
21, 2023.
    As of April 30, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 
31315(b), the following individual has satisfied the renewal conditions 
for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs 
for interstate CMV drivers (84 FR 11859, 84 FR 27685):

Clay A. Applegarth (ND)

    The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2019-0006. The 
exemption is applicable as of April 30, 2021, and will expire on April 
30, 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/her is self-employed. The driver must also have a 
copy of the exemption when driving, for presentation to a duly 
authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. The exemption 
will be rescinded if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and 
conditions of the exemption; (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 regulation that conflicts with this exemption with 
respect to a person operating under the exemption.

VI. Conclusion

    Based upon its evaluation of the 68 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 two years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.

Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2021-05968 Filed 3-22-21; 8:45 am]
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