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is equivalent to, or greater than, the
level of safety achieved without the
exemption.
FMCSA acknowledges the concerns of
FHP and CVSA that flashing, rotating, or
pulsating red lamps are generally
permitted only on emergency vehicles.
FMCSA notes that police and other
State-authorized emergency vehicles
utilize high intensity, constantly
flashing, rotating, or pulsating red lamps
visible from all directions on the vehicle
and that continuously operate when
activated. The amber or red brakeactivated pulsating lamps requested by
Waste Management are visible only to
the rear of their vehicles and are similar
in lamp intensity and flash rate of the
vehicle’s standard rear hazard warning
lamps system currently allowed by the
regulations. FMCSA believes that the
FMCSA and NHTSA research programs
that demonstrated the ability of
alternative rear signaling systems to
reduce the frequency and severity of
rear-end crashes are sufficient to
conclude that the implementation of red
or amber brake-activated pulsating
lamps in the upper center position or in
an upper dual outboard position on the
rear of their vehicles, in addition to the
steady-burning brake lamps required by
the regulations, is likely to provide a
level of safety that is equivalent to, or
greater than, the level of safety achieved
without the exemption.
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Terms and Conditions for the
Exemption
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Preemption
In accordance with 49 U.S.C.
31313(d), as implemented by 49 CFR
381.600, during the period this
exemption is in effect, no State shall
enforce any law or regulation applicable
to interstate commerce that conflicts
with or is inconsistent with this
exemption. States may, but are not
required to, adopt the same exemption
with respect to operations in intrastate
commerce.
Meera Joshi,
Deputy Administrator.
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The Agency hereby grants the
exemption for a 5-year period,
beginning January 20, 2022 and ending
January 20, 2027. During the temporary
exemption period, Waste Management’s
operating companies will be allowed to
replace the high-mounted brake lights
on their owned and operated fleets of
heavy-duty refuse and support trucks
and will be allowed to install a red or
amber brake-activated pulsating lamp in
the upper center position or in an upper
dual outboard position on the rear of
their owned and operated fleets of
heavy-duty refuse and support trucks in
addition to the steady-burning brake
lamps required by the FMCSRs.
The exemption will be valid for 5
years unless rescinded earlier by
FMCSA. The exemption will be
rescinded if: (1) Waste Management 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).
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Interested parties possessing
information that would demonstrate
that Waste Management’s 106 operating
companies’ owned and operated fleets
of heavy-duty refuse and support trucks
with red or amber brake-activated
pulsating lamps positioned in the upper
center position, or in an upper dual
outboard position, in addition to the
steady burning brake lamps required by
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) is not achieving
the requisite statutory level of safety
should immediately notify FMCSA. The
Agency will evaluate any such
information and, if safety is being
compromised or if the continuation of
the exemption is not consistent with 49
U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), will take
immediate steps to revoke the
exemption.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2022–0011]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Vision
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), Department
of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of denials.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces its
decision to deny applications from 33
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
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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–2022–0011, 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 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
FMCSA received applications from 33
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
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medical reports about the applicants’
vision, as well as their driving records
and experience driving with the vision
deficiency.
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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 33 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 two applicants did not
have sufficient driving experience over
the past 3 years under normal highway
operating conditions:
Lawrence L. Pedro (OR); and Johnnie E.
Washington (CT)
The following 24 applicants had no
experience operating a CMV:
Le’Sean S. Auguste (TX)
Jody D. Bennett (UT)
Joseph C. Carpenter (CA)
Richard E. Clemens (IL)
Vincent N. Crescenzo (NY)
Paul A. Davis (PA)
Efrain Gonzalez (TX)
Lawrence E. Grant (NH)
Brian J. Hall (MT)
Christopher S. Lambert (AR)
David Paul Mason (FL)
Courtney C. McFall (IL)
Louis L. Miller (KS)
Collin Mitchell (NY)
Jorge A. Pichardo (NC)
Henok G. Reda (WA)
Kathleen A. Santos (ME)
Domenic J. Scioletti (MA)
Randy J. Shackelton (NC)
Kenneth L. Storey (IN)
James H. Townsend (OH)
Jonathan O. Umanzor Serpas (MD)
Charles D. Vonschriltz (OK)
Patrick D. Woodward (NM)
The following three applicants did
not have 3 years of experience driving
a CMV on public highways with their
vision deficiencies:
Robert A. Freece (OR); James P. Gritz
(PA); and Terry L. Kirstein (TX)
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The following applicant, Robert J.
Stewart (CO), did not have 3 years of
recent experience driving a CMV on
public highways with their vision
deficiencies.
The following applicant, Richard E.
Hadler (MN), did not hold a license
which allowed operation of vehicles
over 26,000 lbs.
The following two applicants drove
interstate while restricted to intrastate
driving:
Shane E. Finnerud (WI); and David A.
Swan (IL)
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2022-0011]
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 33
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-2022-0011, 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 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
FMCSA received applications from 33 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
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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 33 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 two applicants did not have sufficient driving
experience over the past 3 years under normal highway operating
conditions:
Lawrence L. Pedro (OR); and Johnnie E. Washington (CT)
The following 24 applicants had no experience operating a CMV:
Le'Sean S. Auguste (TX)
Jody D. Bennett (UT)
Joseph C. Carpenter (CA)
Richard E. Clemens (IL)
Vincent N. Crescenzo (NY)
Paul A. Davis (PA)
Efrain Gonzalez (TX)
Lawrence E. Grant (NH)
Brian J. Hall (MT)
Christopher S. Lambert (AR)
David Paul Mason (FL)
Courtney C. McFall (IL)
Louis L. Miller (KS)
Collin Mitchell (NY)
Jorge A. Pichardo (NC)
Henok G. Reda (WA)
Kathleen A. Santos (ME)
Domenic J. Scioletti (MA)
Randy J. Shackelton (NC)
Kenneth L. Storey (IN)
James H. Townsend (OH)
Jonathan O. Umanzor Serpas (MD)
Charles D. Vonschriltz (OK)
Patrick D. Woodward (NM)
The following three applicants did not have 3 years of experience
driving a CMV on public highways with their vision deficiencies:
Robert A. Freece (OR); James P. Gritz (PA); and Terry L. Kirstein (TX)
The following applicant, Robert J. Stewart (CO), did not have 3
years of recent experience driving a CMV on public highways with their
vision deficiencies.
The following applicant, Richard E. Hadler (MN), did not hold a
license which allowed operation of vehicles over 26,000 lbs.
The following two applicants drove interstate while restricted to
intrastate driving:
Shane E. Finnerud (WI); and David A. Swan (IL)
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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