Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements; Training Departments of Millis Transfer LLC (Millis Training Institute (MTI)); Heartland Express (Heartland Training Institute (HTI)); and Contract Freighter's Inc. (CFI); Application for Exemption, 48946-48947 [2023-16044]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 48946 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 144 / Friday, July 28, 2023 / Notices Iowa Regional Airport, 2515 Summer St., Burlington, Iowa 52601, (319) 754– 1414. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy J. Walter, Airports Land Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Airports Division, ACE–620G, 901 Locust, Room 364, Kansas City, MO 64106, (816) 329–2603, amy.walter@ faa.gov. The request to release property may be reviewed, by appointment, in person at this same location. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA invites public comment on the request to release one tract of land consisting of approximately 0.30 acres of airport property at the Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2). On July 24, 2023, the Airport Director for the Southeast Iowa Regional Airport requested a release from the FAA to sell a tract of land, approximately 0.30 acres. Buyer, the Wynn family, will continue to use the land as part of a residential lot. On July 25, 2023, the FAA determined the request to release property at the Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) submitted by the Sponsor meets the procedural requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration and the release of the property does not and will not impact future aviation needs at the airport. The FAA may approve the request, in whole or in part, no sooner than thirty days after the publication of this notice. The following is a brief overview of the request: The Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) is proposing the release of airport property containing 0.30 acres, more or less. The release of land is necessary to comply with Federal Aviation Administration Grant Assurances that do not allow federally acquired airport property to be used for non-aviation purposes. The sale of the subject property will result in the land at the Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) being changed from aeronautical to nonaeronautical use and release the lands from the conditions of the Airport Improvement Program Grant Agreement Grant Assurances in order to dispose of the land. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 47107(c)(2)(B)(i) and (iii), the airport will receive fair market value for the property, which will be subsequently reinvested in another eligible airport improvement project for general aviation use. Any person may inspect, by appointment, the request in person at the FAA office listed above under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. In addition, any person may, upon appointment and request, inspect the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Jul 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 application, notice and other documents determined by the FAA to be related to the application in person at the Southeast Iowa Regional Airport. Issued in Kansas City, MO, on July 25, 2023. James A. Johnson, Director, FAA Central Region, Airports Division. [FR Doc. 2023–16071 Filed 7–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2023–0081] Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements; Training Departments of Millis Transfer LLC (Millis Training Institute (MTI)); Heartland Express (Heartland Training Institute (HTI)); and Contract Freighter’s Inc. (CFI); Application for Exemption Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), (DOT). ACTION: Notice of application for exemption; request for comments. AGENCY: FMCSA announces that it has received a joint application from the training departments of Millis Transfer LLC (Millis Training Institute (MTI)); Heartland Express (Heartland Training Institute (HTI)); and Contract Freighter’s Inc. (CFI) requesting an exemption from the entry-level driver training regulations requiring that a behind-thewheel (BTW) training instructor have at least two years’ experience driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) or two years’ experience as a BTW CMV instructor, as set forth in the definition of behind-the-wheel instructor. MTI conducts training for all three companies and describes its trainer evaluation process as ‘‘second to none.’’ FMCSA requests public comment on the applicants’ request for exemption. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 28, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Federal Docket Management System Number (FDMS) FMCSA–2023–0081 by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. See the Public Participation and Request for Comments section below for further information. • Mail: Docket Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00161 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12– 140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number (FMCSA–2023–0081) for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without change to www.regulations.gov, including any personal information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading below. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to www.regulations.gov at any time or visit Room W12–140 on the ground level of the 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. Privacy Act: In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its exemption 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 https:// www.transportation.gov/privacy, the comments are searchable by the name of the submitter. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Pearlie Robinson, FMCSA Driver and Carrier Operations Division; Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards; 202–366–4225 or pearlie.robinson@dot.gov. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Dockets Operations, telephone (202) 366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Participation and Request for Comments FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and related materials. Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this notice (FMCSA–2023–0081), indicate the specific section of this document to which the comment applies, and provide a reason for suggestions or recommendations. You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 144 / Friday, July 28, 2023 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 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 the Agency can contact you if it has questions regarding your submission. To submit your comment online, go to www.regulations.gov and put the docket number ‘‘FMCSA–2023–0081’’ 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, selfaddressed postcard or envelope. FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. II. Legal Basis FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b) to grant exemptions from certain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. FMCSA must publish a notice of each exemption request in the Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(a)). The Agency must provide the public an opportunity to inspect the information relevant to the application, including any safety analyses that have been conducted. The Agency must also provide an opportunity for public comment on the request. The Agency reviews safety analyses and public comments submitted and determines whether granting the exemption would likely achieve a level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved by the current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). The decision of the Agency must be published in the Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(b)) with the reasons for denying or granting the application and, if granted, the name of the person or class of persons receiving the exemption, and the regulatory provision from which the exemption is granted. The notice must also specify the effective period and explain the terms and conditions of the exemption. The exemption may be renewed (49 CFR 381.300(b)). III. Applicant’s Request The applicants seek an exemption from the BTW instructor qualification requirements as set forth in the definition of ‘‘Behind-the-wheel (BTW) VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Jul 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 instructor’’ in FMCSA’s entry level driver training regulations (49 CFR 380.605). The applicants state that the two-year experience requirement for BTW instructors impedes their ability to hire enough trainers to meet the demand. The applicants further explain that MTI conducts training for all three acquired companies and believe MTI’s pre-ELDT policy of a one-year minimum experience for its over-the-road (OTR) trainers and its ‘‘extensive’’ safety evaluation of those trainers has allowed it to be a positive contributor to highway safety. MTI reports an estimated student enrollment of 500 to 700 students for 2023 for all three companies. Its 131 trainers currently spend up to 90 days with a student before letting them drive solo and because of the shortage of trainers, MTI will have to turn some students away. The proposed exemption would allow MTI to continue its oneyear minimum training experience requirement so that it can add another 90 to 150 BTW trainers to its current trainer group. Should the exemption be granted, these additional trainers would be allowed to conduct BTW training without meeting the two-year minimum requirement for BTW instructors. A copy of the application for exemption is included in the docket for this notice. IV. Request for Comments In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b), FMCSA requests public comment from all interested persons on this joint application for an exemption from the BTW instructor qualification requirements in 49 CFR 380.605. All comments received before the close of business on the comment closing date indicated at the beginning of this notice will be considered and will be available for examination in the docket at the location listed under the Addresses section of this notice. Comments received after the comment closing date will be filed in the public docket and will be considered to the extent practicable. In addition to late comments, FMCSA will continue to file, in the public docket, relevant information that becomes available after the comment closing date. Interested persons should continue to examine the public docket for new material. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2023–16044 Filed 7–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P PO 00000 Frm 00162 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48947 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. DOT–MARAD–2023–0154] Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection: Information To Determine Seaman’s Reemployment Rights—National Emergency Maritime Administration, DOT. 30-Day Federal Register notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133–0526 (Information to Determine Seamen’s Reemployment Rights—National Emergency) will be used to determine if U.S. civilian mariners are eligible for reemployment rights under the Maritime Security Act of 1996, which established provisions to allow for and procedures to obtain the necessary MARAD certification for re-employment rights and other benefits. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires that we publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. A 60-day Federal Register notice soliciting comments on this information collection was published on May 2, 2023. SUMMARY: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Mueller, 202–366–7173, MAR– 650, Mail Stop 2 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, Email: careersafloat@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Information to Determine Seamen’s Reemployment Rights— National Emergency. OMB Control Number: 2133–0526. Type of Request: Renewal of a previously approved information collection. Abstract: This information collection is needed in order to implement ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 144 (Friday, July 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48946-48947]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16044]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2023-0081]


Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements; Training Departments of 
Millis Transfer LLC (Millis Training Institute (MTI)); Heartland 
Express (Heartland Training Institute (HTI)); and Contract Freighter's 
Inc. (CFI); Application for Exemption

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

ACTION: Notice of application for exemption; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that it has received a joint application from 
the training departments of Millis Transfer LLC (Millis Training 
Institute (MTI)); Heartland Express (Heartland Training Institute 
(HTI)); and Contract Freighter's Inc. (CFI) requesting an exemption 
from the entry-level driver training regulations requiring that a 
behind-the-wheel (BTW) training instructor have at least two years' 
experience driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) or two years' 
experience as a BTW CMV instructor, as set forth in the definition of 
behind-the-wheel instructor. MTI conducts training for all three 
companies and describes its trainer evaluation process as ``second to 
none.'' FMCSA requests public comment on the applicants' request for 
exemption.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 28, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Federal Docket 
Management System Number (FDMS) FMCSA-2023-0081 by any of the following 
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. See the 
Public Participation and Request for Comments section below for further 
information.
     Mail: Docket Operations, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building, Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. 
E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
    Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number 
(FMCSA-2023-0081) for this notice. Note that DOT posts all comments 
received without change to www.regulations.gov, including any personal 
information included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading 
below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments, go to www.regulations.gov at any time or visit Room W12-140 
on the ground level of the 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.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b), DOT solicits 
comments from the public to better inform its exemption 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 
https://www.transportation.gov/privacy, the comments are searchable by 
the name of the submitter.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Pearlie Robinson, FMCSA Driver and 
Carrier Operations Division; Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle 
Safety Standards; 202-366-4225 or [email protected]. If you have 
questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact 
Dockets Operations, telephone (202) 366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and 
related materials.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
notice (FMCSA-2023-0081), indicate the specific section of this 
document to which the comment applies, and provide a reason for 
suggestions or recommendations. You may submit your comments and 
material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only 
one of these means.

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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 the 
Agency can contact you if it has questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to www.regulations.gov and put 
the docket number ``FMCSA-2023-0081'' 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.

II. Legal Basis

    FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b) to grant 
exemptions from certain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. FMCSA 
must publish a notice of each exemption request in the Federal Register 
(49 CFR 381.315(a)). The Agency must provide the public an opportunity 
to inspect the information relevant to the application, including any 
safety analyses that have been conducted. The Agency must also provide 
an opportunity for public comment on the request.
    The Agency reviews safety analyses and public comments submitted 
and determines whether granting the exemption would likely achieve a 
level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be 
achieved by the current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). The decision of 
the Agency must be published in the Federal Register (49 CFR 
381.315(b)) with the reasons for denying or granting the application 
and, if granted, the name of the person or class of persons receiving 
the exemption, and the regulatory provision from which the exemption is 
granted. The notice must also specify the effective period and explain 
the terms and conditions of the exemption. The exemption may be renewed 
(49 CFR 381.300(b)).

III. Applicant's Request

    The applicants seek an exemption from the BTW instructor 
qualification requirements as set forth in the definition of ``Behind-
the-wheel (BTW) instructor'' in FMCSA's entry level driver training 
regulations (49 CFR 380.605). The applicants state that the two-year 
experience requirement for BTW instructors impedes their ability to 
hire enough trainers to meet the demand. The applicants further explain 
that MTI conducts training for all three acquired companies and believe 
MTI's pre-ELDT policy of a one-year minimum experience for its over-
the-road (OTR) trainers and its ``extensive'' safety evaluation of 
those trainers has allowed it to be a positive contributor to highway 
safety.
    MTI reports an estimated student enrollment of 500 to 700 students 
for 2023 for all three companies. Its 131 trainers currently spend up 
to 90 days with a student before letting them drive solo and because of 
the shortage of trainers, MTI will have to turn some students away. The 
proposed exemption would allow MTI to continue its one-year minimum 
training experience requirement so that it can add another 90 to 150 
BTW trainers to its current trainer group. Should the exemption be 
granted, these additional trainers would be allowed to conduct BTW 
training without meeting the two-year minimum requirement for BTW 
instructors.
    A copy of the application for exemption is included in the docket 
for this notice.

IV. Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b), FMCSA requests public 
comment from all interested persons on this joint application for an 
exemption from the BTW instructor qualification requirements in 49 CFR 
380.605. All comments received before the close of business on the 
comment closing date indicated at the beginning of this notice will be 
considered and will be available for examination in the docket at the 
location listed under the Addresses section of this notice. Comments 
received after the comment closing date will be filed in the public 
docket and will be considered to the extent practicable. In addition to 
late comments, FMCSA will continue to file, in the public docket, 
relevant information that becomes available after the comment closing 
date. Interested persons should continue to examine the public docket 
for new material.

Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2023-16044 Filed 7-27-23; 8:45 am]
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