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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2021–0013]
B. Privacy Act
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Vision
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c),
DOT solicits comments from the public
to better inform its regulatory 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.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), Department
of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of denials.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces its
decision to deny applications from 42
individuals who requested an
exemption from the vision standard in
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a CMV
in interstate commerce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, DOT,
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 materials in
the docket, contact Dockets Operations,
(202) 366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
I. Public Participation
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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.
A. Viewing Comments
To view comments go to
www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket
number, FMCSA–2021–0013, in the
keyword box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next,
sort the results by ‘‘Posted (NewerOlder),’’ 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
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II. Background
FMCSA received applications from 42
individuals who requested an
exemption from the vision standard in
the FMCSRs.
FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility
of these applicants and concluded that
granting these exemptions would not
provide a level of safety that would be
equivalent to, or greater than, the level
of safety that would be obtained by
complying with § 391.41(b)(10).
III. Basis for Exemption Determination
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.
FMCSA grants exemptions from the
FMCSRs for a 2-year period to align
with the maximum duration of a
driver’s medical certification.
The Agency’s decision regarding these
exemption applications is based on
medical reports about the applicants’
vision, as well as their driving records
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and experience driving with the vision
deficiency.
IV. Conclusion
The Agency has determined that these
applicants do not satisfy the eligibility
criteria or meet the terms and
conditions of the Federal exemption and
granting these exemptions would not
provide a level of safety that would be
equivalent to, or greater than, the level
of safety that would be obtained by
complying with § 391.41(b)(10).
Therefore, the 42 applicants in this
notice have been denied exemptions
from the physical qualification
standards in § 391.41(b)(10).
Each applicant has, prior to this
notice, received a letter of final
disposition regarding his/her exemption
request. Those decision letters fully
outlined the basis for the denial and
constitute final action by the Agency.
This notice summarizes the Agency’s
recent denials as required under 49
U.S.C. 31315(b)(4) by periodically
publishing names and reasons for
denial.
The following applicant, Ryan K.
Terrill (VT), did not have sufficient
driving experience over the past 3 years
under normal highway operating
conditions due to limited hours of
driving.
The following 26 applicants had no
experience operating a CMV:
Wolfgang Albarran (NM)
Richard Athey (IL)
Noah R. Barnes (OH)
Maxwell J. Boeckel (ND)
Jesus A. Borrego (NM)
Chase D. Carey (WI)
Jackie W. Cline (AL)
Ivan Delgado (FL)
Daniel C. Elliott (SD)
Timothy W. Garrett (OK)
Isaiah D. Guardado (CA)
Joshua M. Helgerman (PA)
Kyle R. Henderson (NJ)
Edmond S. Kerol (GA)
Mubeen A. Kidwai (IL)
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Mussie D. Mekonen (MD)
Teresa Miller (AR)
Mike D. Newman (WA)
Nichole Otterson (OH)
Carlos A. Reyes (NJ)
Derrick Robinson (AL)
Sterling W. Saunders (IN)
Chandler W. Smith (OK)
Brian S. Sturtz (IA)
Jasily Valdez (NJ)
Gregory A. Viverette (IL)
The following eight applicants did not
have 3 years of experience driving a
CMV on public highways with their
vision deficiencies:
John D. Bequette (ID)
John D. Hicks (NM)
James M. Miller (SC)
Miguel A. Salvatierra (CO)
Howard B. Seal (WV)
Robert E. Smith (VA)
Douglas R. Washabaugh (PA)
Glen S. Zimmerman (PA)
The following applicant, David C.
Benson (MO), did not have 3 years of
recent experience driving a CMV on
public highways with his vision
deficiency.
The following applicant, Eugene F.
Napieralski (MN), did not have
sufficient driving experience over the
past 3 years under normal highway
operating conditions due to gaps in his
driving record.
The following two applicants were
denied for multiple reasons:
Devin L. Boyett (AL); and Ezra C.
Childress (OR)
The following applicant, Daniel L.
Foth (WI), has not had stable vision for
the preceding 3-year period.
The following two applicants drove
interstate while restricted to intrastate
driving:
Natalie M. Babcock (WA); and Russell E.
Burden (WY)
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES
[Docket No. FMCSA–2021–0011]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Vision
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), Department
of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces its
decision to exempt six individuals from
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the vision requirement in the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
(FMCSRs) to operate a commercial
motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate
commerce. They are unable to meet the
vision requirement in one eye for
various reasons. The exemptions enable
these individuals to operate CMVs in
interstate commerce without meeting
the vision requirement in one eye.
DATES: The exemptions were applicable
on October 9, 2021. The exemptions
expire on October 9, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Programs Division, (202) 366–4001,
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, DOT,
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. Viewing Comments
To view comments go to
www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket
number, FMCSA–2021–0011, in the
keyword box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next,
sort the results by ‘‘Posted (NewerOlder),’’ 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.
B. Privacy Act
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c),
DOT solicits comments from the public
to better inform its regulatory process.
DOT posts these comments, without
edit, including any personal information
the commenter provides, to
www.regulations.gov, as described in
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.transportation.gov/privacy.
II. Background
On September 8, 2021, FMCSA
published a notice announcing receipt
of applications from six individuals
requesting an exemption from vision
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10)
and requested comments from the
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public (86 FR 50424). The public
comment period ended on October 8,
2021, and one comment was received.
FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility
of these applicants and determined that
granting the exemptions to these
individuals would achieve a level of
safety equivalent to, or greater than, the
level that would be achieved by
complying with § 391.41(b)(10).
The physical qualification standard
for drivers regarding vision found in
§ 391.41(b)(10) states that a person is
physically qualified to drive a CMV if
that person has distant visual acuity of
at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye
without corrective lenses or visual
acuity separately corrected to 20/40
(Snellen) or better with corrective
lenses, distant binocular acuity of a least
20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or
without corrective lenses, field of vision
of at least 70° in the horizontal meridian
in each eye, and the ability to recognize
the colors of traffic signals and devices
showing red, green, and amber.
III. Discussion of Comments
FMCSA received one comment in this
proceeding. Lee Cole submitted a
comment that was outside the scope of
this notice.
IV. Basis for Exemption Determination
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 Agency’s decision regarding these
exemption applications is based on
medical reports about the applicants’
vision, as well as their driving records
and experience driving with the vision
deficiency. The qualifications,
experience, and medical condition of
each applicant were stated and
discussed in detail in the September 8,
2021, Federal Register notice (86 FR
50424) and will not be repeated here.
FMCSA recognizes that some drivers
do not meet the vision requirement but
have adapted their driving to
accommodate their limitation and
demonstrated their ability to drive
safely. The six exemption applicants
listed in this notice are in this category.
They are unable to meet the vision
requirement in one eye for various
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2021-0013]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department
of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of denials.
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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to deny applications from 42
individuals who requested an exemption from the vision standard in the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a CMV in
interstate commerce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief,
Medical Programs Division, (202) 366-4001, [email protected], FMCSA,
DOT, 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 materials in the docket, contact Dockets Operations, (202) 366-
9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Public Participation
A. Viewing Comments
To view comments go to www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket
number, FMCSA-2021-0013, 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.
B. Privacy Act
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
public to better inform its regulatory 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
FMCSA received applications from 42 individuals who requested an
exemption from the vision standard in the FMCSRs.
FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of these applicants and
concluded that granting these exemptions would not provide a level of
safety that would be equivalent to, or greater than, the level of
safety that would be obtained by complying with Sec. 391.41(b)(10).
III. Basis for Exemption Determination
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. FMCSA grants exemptions from the FMCSRs for a 2-year period
to align with the maximum duration of a driver's medical certification.
The Agency's decision regarding these exemption applications is
based on medical reports about the applicants' vision, as well as their
driving records and experience driving with the vision deficiency.
IV. Conclusion
The Agency has determined that these applicants do not satisfy the
eligibility criteria or meet the terms and conditions of the Federal
exemption and granting these exemptions would not provide a level of
safety that would be equivalent to, or greater than, the level of
safety that would be obtained by complying with Sec. 391.41(b)(10).
Therefore, the 42 applicants in this notice have been denied exemptions
from the physical qualification standards in Sec. 391.41(b)(10).
Each applicant has, prior to this notice, received a letter of
final disposition regarding his/her exemption request. Those decision
letters fully outlined the basis for the denial and constitute final
action by the Agency. This notice summarizes the Agency's recent
denials as required under 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(4) by periodically
publishing names and reasons for denial.
The following applicant, Ryan K. Terrill (VT), did not have
sufficient driving experience over the past 3 years under normal
highway operating conditions due to limited hours of driving.
The following 26 applicants had no experience operating a CMV:
Wolfgang Albarran (NM)
Richard Athey (IL)
Noah R. Barnes (OH)
Maxwell J. Boeckel (ND)
Jesus A. Borrego (NM)
Chase D. Carey (WI)
Jackie W. Cline (AL)
Ivan Delgado (FL)
Daniel C. Elliott (SD)
Timothy W. Garrett (OK)
Isaiah D. Guardado (CA)
Joshua M. Helgerman (PA)
Kyle R. Henderson (NJ)
Edmond S. Kerol (GA)
Mubeen A. Kidwai (IL)
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Mussie D. Mekonen (MD)
Teresa Miller (AR)
Mike D. Newman (WA)
Nichole Otterson (OH)
Carlos A. Reyes (NJ)
Derrick Robinson (AL)
Sterling W. Saunders (IN)
Chandler W. Smith (OK)
Brian S. Sturtz (IA)
Jasily Valdez (NJ)
Gregory A. Viverette (IL)
The following eight applicants did not have 3 years of experience
driving a CMV on public highways with their vision deficiencies:
John D. Bequette (ID)
John D. Hicks (NM)
James M. Miller (SC)
Miguel A. Salvatierra (CO)
Howard B. Seal (WV)
Robert E. Smith (VA)
Douglas R. Washabaugh (PA)
Glen S. Zimmerman (PA)
The following applicant, David C. Benson (MO), did not have 3 years
of recent experience driving a CMV on public highways with his vision
deficiency.
The following applicant, Eugene F. Napieralski (MN), did not have
sufficient driving experience over the past 3 years under normal
highway operating conditions due to gaps in his driving record.
The following two applicants were denied for multiple reasons:
Devin L. Boyett (AL); and Ezra C. Childress (OR)
The following applicant, Daniel L. Foth (WI), has not had stable
vision for the preceding 3-year period.
The following two applicants drove interstate while restricted to
intrastate driving:
Natalie M. Babcock (WA); and Russell E. Burden (WY)
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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