Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision, 15542-15546 [2021-05968]
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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.].
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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:
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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:
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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–
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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;
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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 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.
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C. Privacy Act
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c),
DOT solicits comments from the public
to better inform its rulemaking process.
DOT posts these comments, without
edit, including any personal information
the commenter provides, to
www.regulations.gov, as described in
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.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.
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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
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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
§ 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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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),
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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:
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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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