Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision, 1250-1254 [2022-00148]

Download as PDF 1250 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 6 / Monday, January 10, 2022 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–1999–5748; FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA–2005–20560; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–2005–22194; FMCSA–2005–22727; FMCSA–2006–26653; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA–2008–0021; FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA–2009–0206; FMCSA–2009–0303; FMCSA–2010–0354; FMCSA–2010–0372; FMCSA–2010–0385; FMCSA–2011–0010; FMCSA–2011–0024; FMCSA–2011–0092; FMCSA–2011–0275; FMCSA–2011–0299; FMCSA–2011–0325; FMCSA–2011–0380; FMCSA–2013–0025; FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA–2013–0165; FMCSA–2013–0166; FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA–2013–0169; FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA–2013–0174; FMCSA–2014–0300; FMCSA–2014–0302; FMCSA–2014–0304; FMCSA–2015–0048; FMCSA–2015–0055; FMCSA–2015–0056; FMCSA–2015–0071; FMCSA–2015–0072; FMCSA–2015–0344; FMCSA–2015–0345; FMCSA–2015–0347; FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA–2016–0212; FMCSA–2016–0377; FMCSA–2017–0017; FMCSA–2017–0018; FMCSA–2017–0022; FMCSA–2017–0023; FMCSA–2017–0026; FMCSA–2018–0014; FMCSA–2019–0005; FMCSA–2019–0009; FMCSA–2019–0011; FMCSA–2019–0013; FMCSA–2019–0014; FMCSA–2019–0015; FMCSA–2020–0018] 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 91 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce without meeting the vision requirements in one eye. DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before February 9, 2022. SUMMARY: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA–1999–5748, Docket No. FMCSA–2000–7165, Docket No. FMCSA–2001–10578, Docket No. FMCSA–2003–15892, Docket No. FMCSA–2005–20560, Docket No. FMCSA–2005–21711, Docket No. FMCSA–2005–22194, Docket No. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:16 Jan 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 FMCSA–2005–22727, Docket No. FMCSA–2006–26653, Docket No. FMCSA–2007–27897, Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0021, Docket No. FMCSA–2009–0154, Docket No. FMCSA–2009–0206, Docket No. FMCSA–2009–0303, Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0354, Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0372, Docket No. FMCSA–2010–0385, Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0010, Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0024, Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0092, Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0275, Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0299, Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0325, Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0380, Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0025, Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0029, Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0165, Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0166, Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0168, Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0169, Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0170, Docket No. FMCSA–2013–0174, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0300, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0302, Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0304, Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0048, Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0055, Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0056, Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0071, Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0072, Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0344, Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0345, Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0347, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0208, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0212, Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0377, Docket No. FMCSA–2017–0017, Docket No. FMCSA–2017–0018, Docket No. FMCSA–2017–0022, Docket No. FMCSA–2017–0023, Docket No. FMCSA–2017–0026, Docket No. FMCSA–2018–0014, Docket No. FMCSA–2019–0005, Docket No. FMCSA–2019–0009, Docket No. FMCSA–2019–0011, Docket No. FMCSA–2019–0013, Docket No. FMCSA–2019–0014, Docket No. FMCSA–2019–0015, or Docket No. FMCSA–2020–0018 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov/, insert the docket number, FMCSA–1999–5748, FMCSA– 2000–7165, FMCSA–2001–10578, FMCSA–2003–15892, FMCSA–2005– 20560, FMCSA–2005–21711, FMCSA– 2005–22194, FMCSA–2005–22727, FMCSA–2006–26653, FMCSA–2007– 27897, FMCSA–2008–0021, FMCSA– 2009–0154, FMCSA–2009–0206, FMCSA–2009–0303, FMCSA–2010– 0354, FMCSA–2010–0372, FMCSA– 2010–0385, FMCSA–2011–0010, FMCSA–2011–0024, FMCSA–2011– 0092, FMCSA–2011–0275, FMCSA– PO 00000 Frm 00145 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2011–0299, FMCSA–2011–0325, FMCSA–2011–0380, FMCSA–2013– 0025, FMCSA–2013–0029, FMCSA– 2013–0165, FMCSA–2013–0166, FMCSA–2013–0168, FMCSA–2013– 0169, FMCSA–2013–0170, FMCSA– 2013–0174, FMCSA–2014–0300, FMCSA–2014–0302, FMCSA–2014– 0304, FMCSA–2015–0048, FMCSA– 2015–0055, FMCSA–2015–0056, FMCSA–2015–0071, FMCSA–2015– 0072, FMCSA–2015–0344, FMCSA– 2015–0345, FMCSA–2015–0347, FMCSA–2016–0208, FMCSA–2016– 0212, FMCSA–2016–0377, FMCSA– 2017–0017, FMCSA–2017–0018, FMCSA–2017–0022, FMCSA–2017– 0023, FMCSA–2017–0026, FMCSA– 2018–0014, FMCSA–2019–0005, FMCSA–2019–0009, FMCSA–2019– 0011, FMCSA–2019–0013, FMCSA– 2019–0014, FMCSA–2019–0015, or FMCSA–2020–0018 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, 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. Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this notice (Docket No. FMCSA–1999–5748; FMCSA–2000–7165; FMCSA–2001– 10578; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA– E:\FR\FM\10JAN1.SGM 10JAN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 6 / Monday, January 10, 2022 / Notices 2005–20560; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–2005–22194; FMCSA–2005– 22727; FMCSA–2006–26653; FMCSA– 2007–27897; FMCSA–2008–0021; FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA–2009– 0206; FMCSA–2009–0303; FMCSA– 2010–0354; FMCSA–2010–0372; FMCSA–2010–0385; FMCSA–2011– 0010; FMCSA–2011–0024; FMCSA– 2011–0092; FMCSA–2011–0275; FMCSA–2011–0299; FMCSA–2011– 0325; FMCSA–2011–0380; FMCSA– 2013–0025; FMCSA–2013–0029; FMCSA–2013–0165; FMCSA–2013– 0166; FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA– 2013–0169; FMCSA–2013–0170; FMCSA–2013–0174; FMCSA–2014– 0300; FMCSA–2014–0302; FMCSA– 2014–0304; FMCSA–2015–0048; FMCSA–2015–0055; FMCSA–2015– 0056; FMCSA–2015–0071; FMCSA– 2015–0072; FMCSA–2015–0344; FMCSA–2015–0345; FMCSA–2015– 0347; FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA– 2016–0212; FMCSA–2016–0377; FMCSA–2017–0017; FMCSA–2017– 0018; FMCSA–2017–0022; FMCSA– 2017–0023; FMCSA–2017–0026; FMCSA–2018–0014; FMCSA–2019– 0005; FMCSA–2019–0009; FMCSA– 2019–0011; FMCSA–2019–0013; FMCSA–2019–0014; FMCSA–2019– 0015; FMCSA–2020–0018), 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–1999–5748, FMCSA– 2000–7165, FMCSA–2001–10578, FMCSA–2003–15892, FMCSA–2005– 20560, FMCSA–2005–21711, FMCSA– 2005–22194, FMCSA–2005–22727, FMCSA–2006–26653, FMCSA–2007– 27897, FMCSA–2008–0021, FMCSA– 2009–0154, FMCSA–2009–0206, FMCSA–2009–0303, FMCSA–2010– 0354, FMCSA–2010–0372, FMCSA– 2010–0385, FMCSA–2011–0010, FMCSA–2011–0024, FMCSA–2011– 0092, FMCSA–2011–0275, FMCSA– 2011–0299, FMCSA–2011–0325, FMCSA–2011–0380, FMCSA–2013– 0025, FMCSA–2013–0029, FMCSA– 2013–0165, FMCSA–2013–0166, FMCSA–2013–0168, FMCSA–2013– 0169, FMCSA–2013–0170, FMCSA– 2013–0174, FMCSA–2014–0300, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:16 Jan 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 1251 FMCSA–2014–0302, FMCSA–2014– 0304, FMCSA–2015–0048, FMCSA– 2015–0055, FMCSA–2015–0056, FMCSA–2015–0071, FMCSA–2015– 0072, FMCSA–2015–0344, FMCSA– 2015–0345, FMCSA–2015–0347, FMCSA–2016–0208, FMCSA–2016– 0212, FMCSA–2016–0377, FMCSA– 2017–0017, FMCSA–2017–0018, FMCSA–2017–0022, FMCSA–2017– 0023, FMCSA–2017–0026, FMCSA– 2018–0014, FMCSA–2019–0005, FMCSA–2019–0009, FMCSA–2019– 0011, FMCSA–2019–0013, FMCSA– 2019–0014, FMCSA–2019–0015, or FMCSA–2020–0018 in the keyword box, and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, sort the results by ‘‘Posted (Newer-Older),’’ choose the first 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. 2017–0017, FMCSA–2017–0018, FMCSA–2017–0022, FMCSA–2017– 0023, FMCSA–2017–0026, FMCSA– 2018–0014, FMCSA–2019–0005, FMCSA–2019–0009, FMCSA–2019– 0011, FMCSA–2019–0013, FMCSA– 2019–0014, FMCSA–2019–0015, or FMCSA–2020–0018 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. Viewing Comments To view comments go to www.regulations.gov, insert the docket number, FMCSA–1999–5748, FMCSA– 2000–7165, FMCSA–2001–10578, FMCSA–2003–15892, FMCSA–2005– 20560, FMCSA–2005–21711, FMCSA– 2005–22194, FMCSA–2005–22727, FMCSA–2006–26653, FMCSA–2007– 27897, FMCSA–2008–0021, FMCSA– 2009–0154, FMCSA–2009–0206, FMCSA–2009–0303, FMCSA–2010– 0354, FMCSA–2010–0372, FMCSA– 2010–0385, FMCSA–2011–0010, FMCSA–2011–0024, FMCSA–2011– 0092, FMCSA–2011–0275, FMCSA– 2011–0299, FMCSA–2011–0325, FMCSA–2011–0380, FMCSA–2013– 0025, FMCSA–2013–0029, FMCSA– 2013–0165, FMCSA–2013–0166, FMCSA–2013–0168, FMCSA–2013– 0169, FMCSA–2013–0170, FMCSA– 2013–0174, FMCSA–2014–0300, FMCSA–2014–0302, FMCSA–2014– 0304, FMCSA–2015–0048, FMCSA– 2015–0055, FMCSA–2015–0056, FMCSA–2015–0071, FMCSA–2015– 0072, FMCSA–2015–0344, FMCSA– 2015–0345, FMCSA–2015–0347, FMCSA–2016–0208, FMCSA–2016– 0212, FMCSA–2016–0377, FMCSA– 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° in the horizontal meridian in each eye, and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing red, green, and amber. PO 00000 Frm 00146 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 C. 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 E:\FR\FM\10JAN1.SGM 10JAN1 1252 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 6 / Monday, January 10, 2022 / Notices The 91 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 91 applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision standard (see 64 FR 40404; 64 FR 66962; 65 FR 33406; 65 FR 57234; 66 FR 53826; 66 FR 63289; 66 FR 66966; 68 FR 13360; 68 FR 52811; 68 FR 61860; 68 FR 64944; 68 FR 69434; 70 FR 12265; 70 FR 17504; 70 FR 30997; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 53412; 70 FR 57353; 70 FR 61165; 70 FR 61493; 70 FR 67776; 70 FR 71884; 70 FR 72689; 70 FR 74102; 71 FR 4632; 72 FR 8417; 72 FR 27624; 72 FR 36099; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 40362; 72 FR 52419; 72 FR 62897; 72 FR 64273; 73 FR 5259; 73 FR 15567; 73 FR 27015; 74 FR 19270; 74 FR 34394; 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 43217; 74 FR 48343; 74 FR 49069; 74 FR 53581; 74 FR 57551; 74 FR 60021; 74 FR 60022; 74 FR 62632; 75 FR 1451; 75 FR 4623; 75 FR 19674; 75 FR 72863; 75 FR 77492; 76 FR 2190; 76 FR 5425; 76 FR 7894; 76 FR 9856; 76 FR 17481; 76 FR 20076; 76 FR 20078; 76 FR 25762; 76 FR 25766; 76 FR 28125; 76 FR 37885; 76 FR 53708; 76 FR 54530; 76 FR 62143; 76 FR 64164; 76 FR 64171; 76 FR 66123; 76 FR 70210; 76 FR 70215; 76 FR 73769; 76 FR 75940; 76 FR 75942; 77 FR 539; 77 FR 545; 77 FR 3547; 77 FR 3554; 77 FR 10608; 77 FR 17109; 77 FR 23797; 77 FR 27845; 77 FR 74273; 78 FR 800; 78 FR 12813; 78 FR 16762; 78 FR 20376; 78 FR 24300; 78 FR 34141; 78 FR 34143; 78 FR 37270; 78 FR 47818; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 62935; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 63307; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 64280; 78 FR 66099; 78 FR 67452; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 67460; 78 FR 68137; 78 FR 76395; 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 78 FR 77782; 78 FR 78475; 78 FR 78477; 79 FR 1908; 79 FR 2247; 79 FR 2248; 79 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:16 Jan 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 FR 3919; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 6993; 79 FR 14333; 79 FR 23797; 79 FR 53708; 79 FR 73687; 80 FR 2473; 80 FR 3723; 80 FR 12248; 80 FR 14223; 80 FR 15863; 80 FR 18693; 80 FR 18696; 80 FR 26139; 80 FR 29149; 80 FR 29152; 80 FR 31635; 80 FR 31640; 80 FR 33011; 80 FR 37718; 80 FR 44188; 80 FR 48402; 80 FR 48409; 80 FR 49302; 80 FR 59225; 80 FR 59230; 80 FR 62161; 80 FR 63869; 80 FR 67472; 80 FR 67481; 80 FR 70060; 80 FR 76345; 80 FR 79414; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR 1284; 81 FR 1474; 81 FR 11642; 81 FR 15401; 81 FR 16265; 81 FR 20435; 81 FR 44680; 81 FR 48493; 81 FR 60117; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR 81230; 81 FR 86063; 81 FR 96165; 81 FR 96180; 81 FR 96191; 82 FR 12683; 82 FR 13045; 82 FR 13048; 82 FR 15277; 82 FR 18949; 82 FR 18956; 82 FR 20962; 82 FR 22379; 82 FR 24430; 82 FR 32919; 82 FR 33542; 82 FR 35050; 82 FR 37499; 82 FR 37504; 82 FR 43647; 82 FR 47309; 82 FR 47312; 83 FR 2289; 83 FR 2306; 83 FR 2311; 83 FR 3861; 83 FR 4537; 83 FR 6922; 83 FR 6925; 83 FR 18648; 83 FR 28325; 83 FR 33292; 83 FR 53724; 83 FR 54644; 84 FR 2326; 84 FR 10389; 84 FR 12665; 84 FR 16320; 84 FR 21393; 84 FR 21397; 84 FR 21401; 84 FR 23629; 84 FR 33801; 84 FR 46088; 84 FR 47045; 84 FR 47047; 84 FR 47050; 84 FR 47057; 84 FR 52160; 84 FR 52166; 84 FR 58437; 84 FR 58448; 84 FR 58450; 84 FR 58453; 84 FR 66442; 84 FR 66444; 84 FR 68288; 84 FR 69814; 85 FR 4764; 85 FR 4769; 85 FR 8334). They have submitted evidence showing that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirement specified at § 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision impairment is stable. In addition, a review of each record of safety while driving with the respective vision deficiencies over the past 2 years indicates each applicant continues to meet the vision exemption requirements. These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each driver’s ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each renewal applicant for a period of 2 years is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of February and are discussed below. As of February 9, 2022, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following 85 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (64 FR 40404; 64 FR 66962; 65 FR 33406; 65 FR 57234; 66 FR 53826; 66 FR 63289; PO 00000 Frm 00147 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66 FR 66966; 68 FR 13360; 68 FR 52811; 68 FR 61860; 68 FR 64944; 68 FR 69434; 70 FR 12265; 70 FR 17504; 70 FR 30997; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 53412; 70 FR 57353; 70 FR 61165; 70 FR 61493; 70 FR 67776; 70 FR 71884; 70 FR 72689; 70 FR 74102; 71 FR 4632; 72 FR 8417; 72 FR 27624; 72 FR 36099; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 40362; 72 FR 52419; 72 FR 62897; 72 FR 64273; 73 FR 5259; 73 FR 15567; 73 FR 27015; 74 FR 19270; 74 FR 34394; 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 43217; 74 FR 48343; 74 FR 49069; 74 FR 53581; 74 FR 57551; 74 FR 60021; 74 FR 60022; 74 FR 62632; 75 FR 1451; 75 FR 4623; 75 FR 19674; 75 FR 72863; 75 FR 77492; 76 FR 2190; 76 FR 5425; 76 FR 7894; 76 FR 9856; 76 FR 17481; 76 FR 20076; 76 FR 20078; 76 FR 25762; 76 FR 25766; 76 FR 28125; 76 FR 37885; 76 FR 53708; 76 FR 54530; 76 FR 62143; 76 FR 64164; 76 FR 64171; 76 FR 66123; 76 FR 70210; 76 FR 70215; 76 FR 73769; 76 FR 75940; 76 FR 75942; 77 FR 545; 77 FR 3547; 77 FR 3554; 77 FR 17109; 77 FR 23797; 77 FR 27845; 77 FR 74273; 78 FR 800; 78 FR 12813; 78 FR 16762; 78 FR 20376; 78 FR 24300; 78 FR 34141; 78 FR 34143; 78 FR 37270; 78 FR 47818; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 62935; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 63307; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 64280; 78 FR 66099; 78 FR 67452; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 67460; 78 FR 68137; 78 FR 76395; 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 78 FR 77782; 78 FR 78475; 78 FR 78477; 79 FR 2247; 79 FR 2248; 79 FR 3919; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 23797; 79 FR 53708; 79 FR 73687; 80 FR 2473; 80 FR 3723; 80 FR 12248; 80 FR 14223; 80 FR 15863; 80 FR 18693; 80 FR 18696; 80 FR 26139; 80 FR 29149; 80 FR 29152; 80 FR 31635; 80 FR 31640; 80 FR 33011; 80 FR 37718; 80 FR 44188; 80 FR 48402; 80 FR 48409; 80 FR 49302; 80 FR 59225; 80 FR 59230; 80 FR 62161; 80 FR 63869; 80 FR 67472; 80 FR 67481; 80 FR 70060; 80 FR 76345; 80 FR 79414; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR 1284; 81 FR 11642; 81 FR 15401; 81 FR 16265; 81 FR 20435; 81 FR 44680; 81 FR 60117; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR 81230; 81 FR 86063; 81 FR 96165; 81 FR 96180; 81 FR 96191; 82 FR 12683; 82 FR 13045; 82 FR 13048; 82 FR 15277; 82 FR 18949; 82 FR 18956; 82 FR 20962; 82 FR 22379; 82 FR 24430; 82 FR 32919; 82 FR 33542; 82 FR 35050; 82 FR 37499; 82 FR 37504; 82 FR 43647; 82 FR 47309; 82 FR 47312; 83 FR 2289; 83 FR 2306; 83 FR 3861; 83 FR 4537; 83 FR 6922; 83 FR 6925; 83 FR 28325; 83 FR 33292; 83 FR 53724; 83 FR 54644; 84 FR 2326; 84 FR 10389; 84 FR 12665; 84 FR 16320; 84 FR 21393; 84 FR 21397; 84 FR 21401; 84 FR 23629; 84 FR 33801; 84 FR 46088; 84 FR 47045; 84 FR 47047; 84 FR 47050; 84 FR 47057; 84 FR 52160; 84 FR 52166; 84 FR 58437; 84 FR 58448; 84 FR 58450; 84 FR 58453; 84 FR 66442; 84 FR 66444; 84 FR 68288; 84 FR 69814; 85 FR 4764; 85 FR 4769; 85 FR 8334): E:\FR\FM\10JAN1.SGM 10JAN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 6 / Monday, January 10, 2022 / Notices Dakota A. Albrecht (MN) Cesar Avila (PA) Ernest J. Bachman (PA) Alex T. Balk (AZ) Wayne Barker (OK) Herbert R. Benner (ME) Gary L. Best (MI) Therron K. Billings (VA) Kenneth L. Bowers, Jr. (MN) Charles W. Bradley (SC) Jerry D. Bridges (TX) Brian E. Burrows (TX) Michael D. Champion (VT) Charles C. Chapman (NC) Shawn T. Cobbs (MD) William J. Corder (NC) Aubrey R. Cordrey, Jr. (DE) George R. Cornell (OH) Roderick Croft (FL) James W. Day (VA) Sean J. Dornin (PA) Cecil A. Evey (ID) Elhadji M. Faye (CA) Dan J. Feik (IL) Mark A. Ferris (IA) James E. Fix (SC) Richard L. Gandee (OH) Willie George (NY) Jayme L. Gilbert (NY) Mark T. Gileau (CT) Jeffrey J. Graham (MI) Christopher L. Granby (MI) Britt A. Green (ND) James A. Green (IL) Donald A. Hall (NC) Johnnie L. Hall (MD) Keith N. Hall (UT) Vashion E. Hammond (FL) Louis M. Hankins (IL) Robert D. Hattabaugh (AR) Carl E. Hess (PA) Frank E. Johnson, Jr. (FL) David J. Kibble (PA) John E. Kimmet, Jr. (WA) Mark L. LeBlanc (MN) David F. LeClerc (MN) Ronnie R. Lockamy (NC) John T. Mabry (FL) Timothy R. McCullough (FL) Cameron S. McMillen (NM) Mark Meacham (NC) David L. Menken (NY) Molu H. Mohamed (OH) Kenneth H. Morris (NC) James Muldoon (NY) James R. Murphy (NY) Robert M. Murphy (NJ) Al V. Nowviock (IL) Robert M. Pickett II (MI) Thomas Pizzurro (NY) Christopher W. Proeschel (OH) Andres Regalado (CA) Kevin C. Rich (NC) Thenon D. Ridley (TX) Chris A. Ritenour (MI) Steven L. Roberts (AR) Berry A. Rodrigue (LA) Angelo D. Rogers (AL) Leo D. Roy (NH) VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:16 Jan 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 Ronald L. Roy (IL) Ricky J. Sanderson (UT) Bobby Sawyers (PA) Jerry L. Schroder (IL) Brandon L. Siebe (KY) David A. Simpson (OH) Roye T. Skelton (MS) John B. Stiltner (KY) Greg W. Story (NC) Kolby W. Strickland (WA) Scott C. Teich (MN) Kendle F. Waggle, Jr. (IN) Andrew L. Walker (MN) James J. Walsh (NH) Dennis E. White (PA) Willie R. White (NV) The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA–1999–5748; FMCSA– 2000–7165; FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA–2005– 20560; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA– 2005–22194; FMCSA–2005–22727; FMCSA–2006–26653; FMCSA–2007– 27897; FMCSA–2008–0021; FMCSA– 2009–0154; FMCSA–2009–0206; FMCSA–2009–0303; FMCSA–2010– 0354; FMCSA–2010–0372; FMCSA– 2010–0385; FMCSA–2011–0010; FMCSA–2011–0024; FMCSA–2011– 0092; FMCSA–2011–0275; FMCSA– 2011–0299; FMCSA–2011–0380; FMCSA–2013–0025; FMCSA–2013– 0029; FMCSA–2013–0165; FMCSA– 2013–0166; FMCSA–2013–0168; FMCSA–2013–0169; FMCSA–2013– 0170; FMCSA–2014–0300; FMCSA– 2014–0302; FMCSA–2014–0304; FMCSA–2015–0048; FMCSA–2015– 0055; FMCSA–2015–0056; FMCSA– 2015–0071; FMCSA–2015–0072; FMCSA–2015–0344; FMCSA–2015– 0345; FMCSA–2016–0208; FMCSA– 2016–0212; FMCSA–2016–0377; FMCSA–2017–0017; FMCSA–2017– 0018; FMCSA–2017–0022; FMCSA– 2017–0023; FMCSA–2018–0014; FMCSA–2019–0005; FMCSA–2019– 0009; FMCSA–2019–0011; FMCSA– 2019–0013; FMCSA–2019–0014; FMCSA–2019–0015; FMCSA–2020– 0018. Their exemptions are applicable as of February 9, 2022 and will expire on February 9, 2024. As of February 12, 2022, 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 (81 FR 1474; 81 FR 48493; 83 FR 6925; 85 FR 4769): Aaron D. Tillman (DE) The driver was included in docket number FMCSA–2015–0347. The exemption is applicable as of February 12, 2022 and will expire on February 12, 2024. As of February 16, 2022, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and PO 00000 Frm 00148 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1253 31315(b), the following three individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (83 FR 2311; 83 FR 18648; 85 FR 4769): Ryan J. Plank (PA) Aaron R. Rupe (IL) Juan D. Zertuche (TX) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA–2017–0026. Their exemptions are applicable as of February 16, 2022 and will expire on February 16, 2024. As of February 22, 2022, 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 (77 FR 539; 77 FR 10608; 79 FR 6993; 81 FR 15401; 83 FR 6925; 85 FR 4769): Brian K. Cline (NC) The driver was included in docket number FMCSA–2011–0325. The exemption is applicable as of February 22, 2022 and will expire on February 22, 2024. As of February 27, 2022, 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 (79 FR 1908; 79 FR 14333; 81 FR 15401; 83 FR 6925; 85 FR 4769): Danielle Wilkins (CA) The driver was included in docket number FMCSA–2013–0174. The exemption is applicable as of February 27, 2022 and will expire on February 27, 2024. V. Conditions and Requirements The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions: (1) Each driver must undergo an annual physical examination (a) by an ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), and (b) by a certified medical examiner (ME), as defined by § 390.5, who attests that the driver is otherwise physically qualified under § 391.41; (2) each driver must provide a copy of the ophthalmologist’s or optometrist’s report to the ME at the time of the annual medical examination; and (3) each driver must provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver’s qualification file or keep a copy of his/her driver’s qualification if he/her is self-employed. The driver must also have a copy of the exemption when E:\FR\FM\10JAN1.SGM 10JAN1 1254 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 6 / Monday, January 10, 2022 / Notices 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 91 exemption applications, FMCSA renews the exemptions of the aforementioned drivers from the vision requirement in § 391.41(b)(10), subject to the requirements cited above. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), each exemption will be valid for 2 years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2022–00148 Filed 1–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2022–0001] Establishment of an Emergency Relief Docket for Calendar Year 2022 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of establishment of public docket. AGENCY: This Notice announces the establishment of FRA’s emergency relief docket (ERD) for calendar year 2022. The designated ERD for calendar year 2022 is docket number FRA–2022–0001. ADDRESSES: See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further information regarding submitting petitions and/or comments to docket number FRA–2022–0001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 19, 2009, FRA published a direct final rule establishing ERDs and the procedures for handling petitions for emergency waivers of safety rules, regulations, or standards during an emergency situation or event. 74 FR 23329. That direct final rule became khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:16 Jan 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 effective on July 20, 2009 and made minor modifications to 49 CFR 211.45 in FRA’s Rules of Practice in 49 CFR part 211. Section 211.45(b) provides that each calendar year FRA will establish an ERD in the publicly accessible DOT docket system (available at www.regulations.gov). Section 211.45(b) further provides that FRA will publish a notice in the Federal Register identifying by docket number the ERD for that year. FRA established the ERD and emergency waiver procedures to provide an expedited process for FRA to address the needs of the public and the railroad industry during emergency situations or events. This Notice announces the designated ERD for calendar year 2022 is docket number FRA–2022–0001. As detailed in § 211.45, if the FRA Administrator determines an emergency event as defined in 49 CFR 211.45(a) has occurred, or that an imminent threat of such an emergency occurring exists, and public safety would benefit from providing the railroad industry with operational relief, the emergency waiver procedures of 49 CFR 211.45 will go into effect.1 In such an event, the FRA Administrator will issue a statement in the ERD indicating the emergency waiver procedures are in effect and FRA will make every effort to post the statement on its website at railroads.dot.gov. Any party desiring relief from FRA regulatory requirements as a result of the emergency should submit a petition for emergency waiver under 49 CFR 211.45(e) and (f). Specific instructions for filing petitions for emergency waivers under 49 CFR 211.45 are found at 49 CFR 211.45(f). Specific instructions for filing comments in response to petitions for emergency waivers are at 49 CFR 211.45(h). Privacy Anyone can search the electronic form of any written communications and comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the document, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). Under 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its processes. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any 1 Given the ongoing nature of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic, FRA considers the FRA Administrator’s March 13, 2020, emergency declaration in docket number FRA– 2020–0002 to be in effect until it is specifically rescinded by the Administrator. See https:// www.regulations.gov/document?D=FRA-2020-00020002. However, any new requests for relief related to COVID–19 should be submitted to the 2022 ERD (FRA–2022–0001). PO 00000 Frm 00149 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. See also https:// www.regulations.gov/privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–00166 Filed 1–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DOT–OST–2021–0167] Agency Information Collection Activities: Renewed Approval of Information Collection AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), DOT. 60-Day notice and request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Transportation (DOT) invites public comments on our intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an information collection in accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection is necessary for administration of the ‘‘Discretionary Grants for Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects (INFRA) Program’’. INFRA grants support surface transportation infrastructure projects that have a significant local or regional impact. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by March 11, 2022. ADDRESSES: To ensure that you do not duplicate your docket submissions, please submit them by only one of the following means: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery: West Building, Ground Floor, Room W–12–140, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202–366–9329. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10JAN1.SGM 10JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-
2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-20560; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; 
FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2006-26653; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2008-0021; 
FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2009-0206; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2010-0354; 
FMCSA-2010-0372; FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-2011-0010; FMCSA-2011-0024; 
FMCSA-2011-0092; FMCSA-2011-0275; FMCSA-2011-0299; FMCSA-2011-0325; 
FMCSA-2011-0380; FMCSA-2013-0025; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0165; 
FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170; 
FMCSA-2013-0174; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2014-0302; FMCSA-2014-0304; 
FMCSA-2015-0048; FMCSA-2015-0055; FMCSA-2015-0056; FMCSA-2015-0071; 
FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2015-0344; FMCSA-2015-0345; FMCSA-2015-0347; 
FMCSA-2016-0208; FMCSA-2016-0212; FMCSA-2016-0377; FMCSA-2017-0017; 
FMCSA-2017-0018; FMCSA-2017-0022; FMCSA-2017-0023; FMCSA-2017-0026; 
FMCSA-2018-0014; FMCSA-2019-0005; FMCSA-2019-0009; FMCSA-2019-0011; 
FMCSA-2019-0013; FMCSA-2019-0014; FMCSA-2019-0015; FMCSA-2020-0018]


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 91 
individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle 
(CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these individuals to continue to 
operate CMVs in interstate commerce without meeting the vision 
requirements in one eye.

DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates 
stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in 
the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before February 
9, 2022.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-1999-5748, Docket No. FMCSA-
2000-7165, Docket No. FMCSA-2001-10578, Docket No. FMCSA-2003-15892, 
Docket No. FMCSA-2005-20560, Docket No. FMCSA-2005-21711, Docket No. 
FMCSA-2005-22194, Docket No. FMCSA-2005-22727, Docket No. FMCSA-2006-
26653, Docket No. FMCSA-2007-27897, Docket No. FMCSA-2008-0021, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2009-0154, Docket No. FMCSA-2009-0206, Docket No. FMCSA-2009-
0303, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0354, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0372, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2010-0385, Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0010, Docket No. FMCSA-2011-
0024, Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0092, Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0275, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2011-0299, Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0325, Docket No. FMCSA-2011-
0380, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0025, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0029, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2013-0165, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0166, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-
0168, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0169, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0170, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2013-0174, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0300, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-
0302, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0304, Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0048, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2015-0055, Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0056, Docket No. FMCSA-2015-
0071, Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0072, Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0344, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2015-0345, Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0347, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-
0208, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0212, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0377, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2017-0017, Docket No. FMCSA-2017-0018, Docket No. FMCSA-2017-
0022, Docket No. FMCSA-2017-0023, Docket No. FMCSA-2017-0026, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2018-0014, Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0005, Docket No. FMCSA-2019-
0009, Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0011, Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0013, Docket 
No. FMCSA-2019-0014, Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0015, or Docket No. FMCSA-
2020-0018 using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov/, 
insert the docket number, FMCSA-1999-5748, FMCSA-2000-7165, FMCSA-2001-
10578, FMCSA-2003-15892, FMCSA-2005-20560, FMCSA-2005-21711, FMCSA-
2005-22194, FMCSA-2005-22727, FMCSA-2006-26653, FMCSA-2007-27897, 
FMCSA-2008-0021, FMCSA-2009-0154, FMCSA-2009-0206, FMCSA-2009-0303, 
FMCSA-2010-0354, FMCSA-2010-0372, FMCSA-2010-0385, FMCSA-2011-0010, 
FMCSA-2011-0024, FMCSA-2011-0092, FMCSA-2011-0275, FMCSA-2011-0299, 
FMCSA-2011-0325, FMCSA-2011-0380, FMCSA-2013-0025, FMCSA-2013-0029, 
FMCSA-2013-0165, FMCSA-2013-0166, FMCSA-2013-0168, FMCSA-2013-0169, 
FMCSA-2013-0170, FMCSA-2013-0174, FMCSA-2014-0300, FMCSA-2014-0302, 
FMCSA-2014-0304, FMCSA-2015-0048, FMCSA-2015-0055, FMCSA-2015-0056, 
FMCSA-2015-0071, FMCSA-2015-0072, FMCSA-2015-0344, FMCSA-2015-0345, 
FMCSA-2015-0347, FMCSA-2016-0208, FMCSA-2016-0212, FMCSA-2016-0377, 
FMCSA-2017-0017, FMCSA-2017-0018, FMCSA-2017-0022, FMCSA-2017-0023, 
FMCSA-2017-0026, FMCSA-2018-0014, FMCSA-2019-0005, FMCSA-2019-0009, 
FMCSA-2019-0011, FMCSA-2019-0013, FMCSA-2019-0014, FMCSA-2019-0015, or 
FMCSA-2020-0018 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, 
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. Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
notice (Docket No. FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2001-10578; 
FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-

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2005-20560; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727; 
FMCSA-2006-26653; FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2008-0021; FMCSA-2009-0154; 
FMCSA-2009-0206; FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0372; 
FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-2011-0010; FMCSA-2011-0024; FMCSA-2011-0092; 
FMCSA-2011-0275; FMCSA-2011-0299; FMCSA-2011-0325; FMCSA-2011-0380; 
FMCSA-2013-0025; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2013-0166; 
FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2013-0174; 
FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2014-0302; FMCSA-2014-0304; FMCSA-2015-0048; 
FMCSA-2015-0055; FMCSA-2015-0056; FMCSA-2015-0071; FMCSA-2015-0072; 
FMCSA-2015-0344; FMCSA-2015-0345; FMCSA-2015-0347; FMCSA-2016-0208; 
FMCSA-2016-0212; FMCSA-2016-0377; FMCSA-2017-0017; FMCSA-2017-0018; 
FMCSA-2017-0022; FMCSA-2017-0023; FMCSA-2017-0026; FMCSA-2018-0014; 
FMCSA-2019-0005; FMCSA-2019-0009; FMCSA-2019-0011; FMCSA-2019-0013; 
FMCSA-2019-0014; FMCSA-2019-0015; FMCSA-2020-0018), 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-1999-5748, FMCSA-2000-7165, FMCSA-2001-10578, 
FMCSA-2003-15892, FMCSA-2005-20560, FMCSA-2005-21711, FMCSA-2005-22194, 
FMCSA-2005-22727, FMCSA-2006-26653, FMCSA-2007-27897, FMCSA-2008-0021, 
FMCSA-2009-0154, FMCSA-2009-0206, FMCSA-2009-0303, FMCSA-2010-0354, 
FMCSA-2010-0372, FMCSA-2010-0385, FMCSA-2011-0010, FMCSA-2011-0024, 
FMCSA-2011-0092, FMCSA-2011-0275, FMCSA-2011-0299, FMCSA-2011-0325, 
FMCSA-2011-0380, FMCSA-2013-0025, FMCSA-2013-0029, FMCSA-2013-0165, 
FMCSA-2013-0166, FMCSA-2013-0168, FMCSA-2013-0169, FMCSA-2013-0170, 
FMCSA-2013-0174, FMCSA-2014-0300, FMCSA-2014-0302, FMCSA-2014-0304, 
FMCSA-2015-0048, FMCSA-2015-0055, FMCSA-2015-0056, FMCSA-2015-0071, 
FMCSA-2015-0072, FMCSA-2015-0344, FMCSA-2015-0345, FMCSA-2015-0347, 
FMCSA-2016-0208, FMCSA-2016-0212, FMCSA-2016-0377, FMCSA-2017-0017, 
FMCSA-2017-0018, FMCSA-2017-0022, FMCSA-2017-0023, FMCSA-2017-0026, 
FMCSA-2018-0014, FMCSA-2019-0005, FMCSA-2019-0009, FMCSA-2019-0011, 
FMCSA-2019-0013, FMCSA-2019-0014, FMCSA-2019-0015, or FMCSA-2020-0018 
in the keyword box, and click ``Search.'' Next, sort the results by 
``Posted (Newer-Older),'' choose the first 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-1999-5748, FMCSA-2000-7165, FMCSA-2001-10578, FMCSA-2003-
15892, FMCSA-2005-20560, FMCSA-2005-21711, FMCSA-2005-22194, FMCSA-
2005-22727, FMCSA-2006-26653, FMCSA-2007-27897, FMCSA-2008-0021, FMCSA-
2009-0154, FMCSA-2009-0206, FMCSA-2009-0303, FMCSA-2010-0354, FMCSA-
2010-0372, FMCSA-2010-0385, FMCSA-2011-0010, FMCSA-2011-0024, FMCSA-
2011-0092, FMCSA-2011-0275, FMCSA-2011-0299, FMCSA-2011-0325, FMCSA-
2011-0380, FMCSA-2013-0025, FMCSA-2013-0029, FMCSA-2013-0165, FMCSA-
2013-0166, FMCSA-2013-0168, FMCSA-2013-0169, FMCSA-2013-0170, FMCSA-
2013-0174, FMCSA-2014-0300, FMCSA-2014-0302, FMCSA-2014-0304, FMCSA-
2015-0048, FMCSA-2015-0055, FMCSA-2015-0056, FMCSA-2015-0071, FMCSA-
2015-0072, FMCSA-2015-0344, FMCSA-2015-0345, FMCSA-2015-0347, FMCSA-
2016-0208, FMCSA-2016-0212, FMCSA-2016-0377, FMCSA-2017-0017, FMCSA-
2017-0018, FMCSA-2017-0022, FMCSA-2017-0023, FMCSA-2017-0026, FMCSA-
2018-0014, FMCSA-2019-0005, FMCSA-2019-0009, FMCSA-2019-0011, FMCSA-
2019-0013, FMCSA-2019-0014, FMCSA-2019-0015, or FMCSA-2020-0018 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 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

    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.

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    The 91 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 91 
applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an 
exemption from the vision standard (see 64 FR 40404; 64 FR 66962; 65 FR 
33406; 65 FR 57234; 66 FR 53826; 66 FR 63289; 66 FR 66966; 68 FR 13360; 
68 FR 52811; 68 FR 61860; 68 FR 64944; 68 FR 69434; 70 FR 12265; 70 FR 
17504; 70 FR 30997; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 53412; 70 FR 57353; 70 FR 61165; 
70 FR 61493; 70 FR 67776; 70 FR 71884; 70 FR 72689; 70 FR 74102; 71 FR 
4632; 72 FR 8417; 72 FR 27624; 72 FR 36099; 72 FR 39879; 72 FR 40362; 
72 FR 52419; 72 FR 62897; 72 FR 64273; 73 FR 5259; 73 FR 15567; 73 FR 
27015; 74 FR 19270; 74 FR 34394; 74 FR 37295; 74 FR 41971; 74 FR 43217; 
74 FR 48343; 74 FR 49069; 74 FR 53581; 74 FR 57551; 74 FR 60021; 74 FR 
60022; 74 FR 62632; 75 FR 1451; 75 FR 4623; 75 FR 19674; 75 FR 72863; 
75 FR 77492; 76 FR 2190; 76 FR 5425; 76 FR 7894; 76 FR 9856; 76 FR 
17481; 76 FR 20076; 76 FR 20078; 76 FR 25762; 76 FR 25766; 76 FR 28125; 
76 FR 37885; 76 FR 53708; 76 FR 54530; 76 FR 62143; 76 FR 64164; 76 FR 
64171; 76 FR 66123; 76 FR 70210; 76 FR 70215; 76 FR 73769; 76 FR 75940; 
76 FR 75942; 77 FR 539; 77 FR 545; 77 FR 3547; 77 FR 3554; 77 FR 10608; 
77 FR 17109; 77 FR 23797; 77 FR 27845; 77 FR 74273; 78 FR 800; 78 FR 
12813; 78 FR 16762; 78 FR 20376; 78 FR 24300; 78 FR 34141; 78 FR 34143; 
78 FR 37270; 78 FR 47818; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 62935; 78 FR 63302; 78 FR 
63307; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 64280; 78 FR 66099; 78 FR 67452; 78 FR 67454; 
78 FR 67460; 78 FR 68137; 78 FR 76395; 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 78 FR 
77782; 78 FR 78475; 78 FR 78477; 79 FR 1908; 79 FR 2247; 79 FR 2248; 79 
FR 3919; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 6993; 79 FR 14333; 79 FR 23797; 79 FR 53708; 
79 FR 73687; 80 FR 2473; 80 FR 3723; 80 FR 12248; 80 FR 14223; 80 FR 
15863; 80 FR 18693; 80 FR 18696; 80 FR 26139; 80 FR 29149; 80 FR 29152; 
80 FR 31635; 80 FR 31640; 80 FR 33011; 80 FR 37718; 80 FR 44188; 80 FR 
48402; 80 FR 48409; 80 FR 49302; 80 FR 59225; 80 FR 59230; 80 FR 62161; 
80 FR 63869; 80 FR 67472; 80 FR 67481; 80 FR 70060; 80 FR 76345; 80 FR 
79414; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR 1284; 81 FR 1474; 81 FR 11642; 81 FR 15401; 
81 FR 16265; 81 FR 20435; 81 FR 44680; 81 FR 48493; 81 FR 60117; 81 FR 
70253; 81 FR 81230; 81 FR 86063; 81 FR 96165; 81 FR 96180; 81 FR 96191; 
82 FR 12683; 82 FR 13045; 82 FR 13048; 82 FR 15277; 82 FR 18949; 82 FR 
18956; 82 FR 20962; 82 FR 22379; 82 FR 24430; 82 FR 32919; 82 FR 33542; 
82 FR 35050; 82 FR 37499; 82 FR 37504; 82 FR 43647; 82 FR 47309; 82 FR 
47312; 83 FR 2289; 83 FR 2306; 83 FR 2311; 83 FR 3861; 83 FR 4537; 83 
FR 6922; 83 FR 6925; 83 FR 18648; 83 FR 28325; 83 FR 33292; 83 FR 
53724; 83 FR 54644; 84 FR 2326; 84 FR 10389; 84 FR 12665; 84 FR 16320; 
84 FR 21393; 84 FR 21397; 84 FR 21401; 84 FR 23629; 84 FR 33801; 84 FR 
46088; 84 FR 47045; 84 FR 47047; 84 FR 47050; 84 FR 47057; 84 FR 52160; 
84 FR 52166; 84 FR 58437; 84 FR 58448; 84 FR 58450; 84 FR 58453; 84 FR 
66442; 84 FR 66444; 84 FR 68288; 84 FR 69814; 85 FR 4764; 85 FR 4769; 
85 FR 8334). They have submitted evidence showing that the vision in 
the better eye continues to meet the requirement specified at Sec.  
391.41(b)(10) and that the vision impairment is stable. In addition, a 
review of each record of safety while driving with the respective 
vision deficiencies over the past 2 years indicates each applicant 
continues to meet the vision exemption requirements. These factors 
provide an adequate basis for predicting each driver's ability to 
continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA 
concludes that extending the exemption for each renewal applicant for a 
period of 2 years is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that 
existing without the exemption.
    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following 
groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of February 
and are discussed below. As of February 9, 2022, and in accordance with 
49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following 85 individuals have 
satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the 
vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (64 FR 
40404; 64 FR 66962; 65 FR 33406; 65 FR 57234; 66 FR 53826; 66 FR 63289; 
66 FR 66966; 68 FR 13360; 68 FR 52811; 68 FR 61860; 68 FR 64944; 68 FR 
69434; 70 FR 12265; 70 FR 17504; 70 FR 30997; 70 FR 48797; 70 FR 53412; 
70 FR 57353; 70 FR 61165; 70 FR 61493; 70 FR 67776; 70 FR 71884; 70 FR 
72689; 70 FR 74102; 71 FR 4632; 72 FR 8417; 72 FR 27624; 72 FR 36099; 
72 FR 39879; 72 FR 40362; 72 FR 52419; 72 FR 62897; 72 FR 64273; 73 FR 
5259; 73 FR 15567; 73 FR 27015; 74 FR 19270; 74 FR 34394; 74 FR 37295; 
74 FR 41971; 74 FR 43217; 74 FR 48343; 74 FR 49069; 74 FR 53581; 74 FR 
57551; 74 FR 60021; 74 FR 60022; 74 FR 62632; 75 FR 1451; 75 FR 4623; 
75 FR 19674; 75 FR 72863; 75 FR 77492; 76 FR 2190; 76 FR 5425; 76 FR 
7894; 76 FR 9856; 76 FR 17481; 76 FR 20076; 76 FR 20078; 76 FR 25762; 
76 FR 25766; 76 FR 28125; 76 FR 37885; 76 FR 53708; 76 FR 54530; 76 FR 
62143; 76 FR 64164; 76 FR 64171; 76 FR 66123; 76 FR 70210; 76 FR 70215; 
76 FR 73769; 76 FR 75940; 76 FR 75942; 77 FR 545; 77 FR 3547; 77 FR 
3554; 77 FR 17109; 77 FR 23797; 77 FR 27845; 77 FR 74273; 78 FR 800; 78 
FR 12813; 78 FR 16762; 78 FR 20376; 78 FR 24300; 78 FR 34141; 78 FR 
34143; 78 FR 37270; 78 FR 47818; 78 FR 52602; 78 FR 62935; 78 FR 63302; 
78 FR 63307; 78 FR 64274; 78 FR 64280; 78 FR 66099; 78 FR 67452; 78 FR 
67454; 78 FR 67460; 78 FR 68137; 78 FR 76395; 78 FR 77778; 78 FR 77780; 
78 FR 77782; 78 FR 78475; 78 FR 78477; 79 FR 2247; 79 FR 2248; 79 FR 
3919; 79 FR 4803; 79 FR 23797; 79 FR 53708; 79 FR 73687; 80 FR 2473; 80 
FR 3723; 80 FR 12248; 80 FR 14223; 80 FR 15863; 80 FR 18693; 80 FR 
18696; 80 FR 26139; 80 FR 29149; 80 FR 29152; 80 FR 31635; 80 FR 31640; 
80 FR 33011; 80 FR 37718; 80 FR 44188; 80 FR 48402; 80 FR 48409; 80 FR 
49302; 80 FR 59225; 80 FR 59230; 80 FR 62161; 80 FR 63869; 80 FR 67472; 
80 FR 67481; 80 FR 70060; 80 FR 76345; 80 FR 79414; 80 FR 80443; 81 FR 
1284; 81 FR 11642; 81 FR 15401; 81 FR 16265; 81 FR 20435; 81 FR 44680; 
81 FR 60117; 81 FR 70253; 81 FR 81230; 81 FR 86063; 81 FR 96165; 81 FR 
96180; 81 FR 96191; 82 FR 12683; 82 FR 13045; 82 FR 13048; 82 FR 15277; 
82 FR 18949; 82 FR 18956; 82 FR 20962; 82 FR 22379; 82 FR 24430; 82 FR 
32919; 82 FR 33542; 82 FR 35050; 82 FR 37499; 82 FR 37504; 82 FR 43647; 
82 FR 47309; 82 FR 47312; 83 FR 2289; 83 FR 2306; 83 FR 3861; 83 FR 
4537; 83 FR 6922; 83 FR 6925; 83 FR 28325; 83 FR 33292; 83 FR 53724; 83 
FR 54644; 84 FR 2326; 84 FR 10389; 84 FR 12665; 84 FR 16320; 84 FR 
21393; 84 FR 21397; 84 FR 21401; 84 FR 23629; 84 FR 33801; 84 FR 46088; 
84 FR 47045; 84 FR 47047; 84 FR 47050; 84 FR 47057; 84 FR 52160; 84 FR 
52166; 84 FR 58437; 84 FR 58448; 84 FR 58450; 84 FR 58453; 84 FR 66442; 
84 FR 66444; 84 FR 68288; 84 FR 69814; 85 FR 4764; 85 FR 4769; 85 FR 
8334):


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Dakota A. Albrecht (MN)
Cesar Avila (PA)
Ernest J. Bachman (PA)
Alex T. Balk (AZ)
Wayne Barker (OK)
Herbert R. Benner (ME)
Gary L. Best (MI)
Therron K. Billings (VA)
Kenneth L. Bowers, Jr. (MN)
Charles W. Bradley (SC)
Jerry D. Bridges (TX)
Brian E. Burrows (TX)
Michael D. Champion (VT)
Charles C. Chapman (NC)
Shawn T. Cobbs (MD)
William J. Corder (NC)
Aubrey R. Cordrey, Jr. (DE)
George R. Cornell (OH)
Roderick Croft (FL)
James W. Day (VA)
Sean J. Dornin (PA)
Cecil A. Evey (ID)
Elhadji M. Faye (CA)
Dan J. Feik (IL)
Mark A. Ferris (IA)
James E. Fix (SC)
Richard L. Gandee (OH)
Willie George (NY)
Jayme L. Gilbert (NY)
Mark T. Gileau (CT)
Jeffrey J. Graham (MI)
Christopher L. Granby (MI)
Britt A. Green (ND)
James A. Green (IL)
Donald A. Hall (NC)
Johnnie L. Hall (MD)
Keith N. Hall (UT)
Vashion E. Hammond (FL)
Louis M. Hankins (IL)
Robert D. Hattabaugh (AR)
Carl E. Hess (PA)
Frank E. Johnson, Jr. (FL)
David J. Kibble (PA)
John E. Kimmet, Jr. (WA)
Mark L. LeBlanc (MN)
David F. LeClerc (MN)
Ronnie R. Lockamy (NC)
John T. Mabry (FL)
Timothy R. McCullough (FL)
Cameron S. McMillen (NM)
Mark Meacham (NC)
David L. Menken (NY)
Molu H. Mohamed (OH)
Kenneth H. Morris (NC)
James Muldoon (NY)
James R. Murphy (NY)
Robert M. Murphy (NJ)
Al V. Nowviock (IL)
Robert M. Pickett II (MI)
Thomas Pizzurro (NY)
Christopher W. Proeschel (OH)
Andres Regalado (CA)
Kevin C. Rich (NC)
Thenon D. Ridley (TX)
Chris A. Ritenour (MI)
Steven L. Roberts (AR)
Berry A. Rodrigue (LA)
Angelo D. Rogers (AL)
Leo D. Roy (NH)
Ronald L. Roy (IL)
Ricky J. Sanderson (UT)
Bobby Sawyers (PA)
Jerry L. Schroder (IL)
Brandon L. Siebe (KY)
David A. Simpson (OH)
Roye T. Skelton (MS)
John B. Stiltner (KY)
Greg W. Story (NC)
Kolby W. Strickland (WA)
Scott C. Teich (MN)
Kendle F. Waggle, Jr. (IN)
Andrew L. Walker (MN)
James J. Walsh (NH)
Dennis E. White (PA)
Willie R. White (NV)

    The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-1999-5748; FMCSA-
2000-7165; FMCSA-2001-10578; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2005-20560; FMCSA-
2005-21711; FMCSA-2005-22194; FMCSA-2005-22727; FMCSA-2006-26653; 
FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2008-0021; FMCSA-2009-0154; FMCSA-2009-0206; 
FMCSA-2009-0303; FMCSA-2010-0354; FMCSA-2010-0372; FMCSA-2010-0385; 
FMCSA-2011-0010; FMCSA-2011-0024; FMCSA-2011-0092; FMCSA-2011-0275; 
FMCSA-2011-0299; FMCSA-2011-0380; FMCSA-2013-0025; FMCSA-2013-0029; 
FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2013-0166; FMCSA-2013-0168; FMCSA-2013-0169; 
FMCSA-2013-0170; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2014-0302; FMCSA-2014-0304; 
FMCSA-2015-0048; FMCSA-2015-0055; FMCSA-2015-0056; FMCSA-2015-0071; 
FMCSA-2015-0072; FMCSA-2015-0344; FMCSA-2015-0345; FMCSA-2016-0208; 
FMCSA-2016-0212; FMCSA-2016-0377; FMCSA-2017-0017; FMCSA-2017-0018; 
FMCSA-2017-0022; FMCSA-2017-0023; FMCSA-2018-0014; FMCSA-2019-0005; 
FMCSA-2019-0009; FMCSA-2019-0011; FMCSA-2019-0013; FMCSA-2019-0014; 
FMCSA-2019-0015; FMCSA-2020-0018. Their exemptions are applicable as of 
February 9, 2022 and will expire on February 9, 2024.
    As of February 12, 2022, 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 (81 FR 1474; 81 FR 48493; 83 FR 
6925; 85 FR 4769):

Aaron D. Tillman (DE)

    The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2015-0347. The 
exemption is applicable as of February 12, 2022 and will expire on 
February 12, 2024.
    As of February 16, 2022, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 
and 31315(b), the following three individuals have satisfied the 
renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision 
requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (83 FR 2311; 83 FR 
18648; 85 FR 4769):

Ryan J. Plank (PA)
Aaron R. Rupe (IL)
Juan D. Zertuche (TX)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2017-0026. Their 
exemptions are applicable as of February 16, 2022 and will expire on 
February 16, 2024.
    As of February 22, 2022, 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 (77 FR 539; 77 FR 10608; 79 FR 
6993; 81 FR 15401; 83 FR 6925; 85 FR 4769):

Brian K. Cline (NC)

    The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2011-0325. The 
exemption is applicable as of February 22, 2022 and will expire on 
February 22, 2024.
    As of February 27, 2022, 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 (79 FR 1908; 79 FR 14333; 81 FR 
15401; 83 FR 6925; 85 FR 4769):

Danielle Wilkins (CA)

    The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2013-0174. The 
exemption is applicable as of February 27, 2022 and will expire on 
February 27, 2024.

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

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

Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2022-00148 Filed 1-7-22; 8:45 am]
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