Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing, 91474-91476 [2024-26969]

Download as PDF 91474 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 223 / Tuesday, November 19, 2024 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [FAA–2024–1385] Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew information collection. The collection enables the FAA to monitor the general aviation fleet to anticipate and meet demand for National Airspace System (NAS) facilities and services, assess the impact of regulatory changes on the fleet, and implement measures to assure the safe operation of all aircraft in the NAS. The data are also used by other government agencies, the general aviation industry, trade associations, and private businesses to identify safety problems and to form the basis for research and analysis of general aviation issues. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by December 19, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection 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: Robert DeWolf by email at: Robert.D.DeWolf@faa.gov; phone: 202– 267–3715. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. OMB Control Number: 2120–0060. Title: General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Nov 18, 2024 Jkt 265001 Form Numbers: 1800–54. Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection. Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on June 24th, 2024 (89 FR 52533). The General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey) provides the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) information on general aviation and ondemand Part 135 aircraft activity. Title 49, United States Code, empowers the Secretary of Transportation to collect and disseminate information relative to civil aeronautics, to study the possibilities for development of air commerce and the aeronautical industries, and to make long-range plans for, and formulate policy with respect to the orderly development and use of the navigable airspace, radar installations and all other aids for air navigation. The annual GA Survey questionnaire requests the aircraft owner or operator to provide information on flight activity, flight conditions, where the aircraft was flown, and aircraft characteristics. Survey samples are based on statistically selected aircraft registered with the FAA and located in the U.S. or U.S. territories. The sample is stratified by aircraft type, FAA region in which the aircraft is registered, whether the aircraft operates under a Part 135 certificate, and whether the aircraft was manufactured in the past five years. Select aircraft types and/or subpopulations are sampled at 100%. Responses are collected from owners and operators of the sampled aircraft through two modes: web-form and mailings of the questionnaire. As a result, aggregated statistical activity estimates are published and provided for analytical use in a myriad of applications and/or industries relating to the flight activity and aviation safety. Respondents: 39,000 aircraft owners. Frequency: Annually. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 20 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 13,000 Hours. Issued in Washington, DC, on November 13th, 2024. Robert DeWolf, Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Accident Investigation & Prevention, Program Management Branch (AVP–220). [FR Doc. 2024–26879 Filed 11–18–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00162 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2024–0017] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of applications for exemption; request for comments. AGENCY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 16 individuals for an exemption from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 19, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket Management System Docket No. FMCSA–2024–0017 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov/, insert the docket number (FMCSA–2024–0017) in the keyword box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, choose the only 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, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590–0001, 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, FMCSA, DOT, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001, (202) 366– 4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov. Office hours are 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 223 / Tuesday, November 19, 2024 / Notices SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Participation A. Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this notice (Docket No. FMCSA–2024–0017), 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 https://www.regulations.gov/docket/ FMCSA-2024-0017. Next, sort the results by ‘‘Posted (Newer-Older),’’ choose the only 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. 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–2024–0017) in the keyword box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, choose the only 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 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. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 C. Privacy Act In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(6), DOT solicits comments from the public on the exemption requests. 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 (Federal Docket Management VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Nov 18, 2024 Jkt 265001 91475 System), which can be reviewed at https://www.transportation.gov/ individuals/privacy/privacy-act-systemrecords-notices, the comments are searchable by the name of the submitter. III. Qualifications of Applicants II. Background Anthony Byrd 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 statutes also allow the Agency to renew exemptions at the end of the 5-year period. FMCSA grants medical exemptions from the FMCSRs for a 2year period to align with the maximum duration of a driver’s medical certification. The 16 individuals listed in this notice have requested an exemption from the hearing requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant to determine whether granting the exemption will achieve the required level of safety mandated by statute. The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding hearing found in § 391.41(b)(11) states that a person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person first perceives a forced whispered voice in the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American National Standard (formerly ASA Standard) Z24.5—1951. This standard was adopted in 1970 and was revised in 1971 to allow drivers to be qualified under this standard while wearing a hearing aid, (35 FR 6458, 6463 (Apr. 22, 1970) and 36 FR 12857 (July 8, 1971), respectively). On February 1, 2013, FMCSA announced in a Notice of Final Disposition titled, ‘‘Qualification of Drivers; Application for Exemptions; National Association of the Deaf,’’ (78 FR 7479), its decision to grant requests from 40 individuals for exemptions from the Agency’s physical qualification standard concerning hearing for interstate CMV drivers. Since that time the Agency has published additional notices granting requests from hard of hearing and deaf individuals for exemptions from the Agency’s physical qualification standard concerning hearing for interstate CMV drivers. Anthony Byrd, 39, holds a class C driver’s license in California. PO 00000 Frm 00163 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Bryan Brignac Bryan Brignac, 28, holds a class R driver’s license in Mississippi. Margarita Casas Margarita Casas, 50, holds a class C driver’s license in Texas. Dorsey Chany Dorsey Chany, 52, holds a class C driver’s license in Texas. Ali Elmasri Ali Elmasri, 34, holds a class C driver’s license in Texas. Aldin Erskine Aldin Erskine, 34, holds a class C driver’s license in Texas. Austin Hughes Austin Hughes, 22, holds a class DV driver’s license in Alabama. Milton Hunt Milton Hunt, 57, holds a class C driver’s license in California. Irfan Kabir Irfan Kabir, 38, holds a class A commercial driver’s license in Connecticut. Raymond Lee Raymond Lee, 48, holds a class CM driver’s license in Texas. Leon McClish Leon McClish, 36, holds a class CM driver’s license in Texas. Masiel Rodriguez Masiel Rodriguez, 34, holds a class D driver’s license in Illinois. Maino Salas Maino Salas, 42, holds a class C driver’s license in California. Jasmine Smith Jasmine Smith, 35, holds a class R driver’s license in Mississippi. Justin Soliz Justin Soliz, 33, holds a class C driver’s license in Texas. Carter Wyant Carter Wyant, 22, holds a regular driver’s license in Michigan. IV. Request for Comments In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), FMCSA requests public E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1 91476 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 223 / Tuesday, November 19, 2024 / Notices comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions described in this notice. We will consider all comments received before the close of business on the closing date indicated under the DATES section of the notice. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2024–26969 Filed 11–18–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0332; FMCSA– 2014–0104; FMCSA–2014–0387; FMCSA– 2016–0002; FMCSA–2017–0058; FMCSA– 2017–0059; FMCSA–2017–0060; FMCSA– 2017–0061; FMCSA–2018–0135; FMCSA– 2020–0026; FMCSA–2020–0027; FMCSA– 2022–0035] B. Privacy Act Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of final disposition. AGENCY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 23 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates provided below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, FMCSA, DOT, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001, (202) 366– 4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov. Office hours are 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: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: I. Public Participation A. Viewing Comments To view comments go to www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket number (FMCSA–2012–0332, FMCSA– 2014–0104, FMCSA–2014–0387, FMCSA–2016–0002, FMCSA–2017– VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Nov 18, 2024 Jkt 265001 0058, FMCSA–2017–0059, FMCSA– 2017–0060, FMCSA–2017–0061, FMCSA–2018–0135, FMCSA–2020– 0026, FMCSA–2020–0027, or FMCSA– 2022–0035) 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 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. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(6), DOT solicits comments from the public on the exemption requests. 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 (Federal Docket Management System), which can be reviewed at https://www.transportation.gov/ individuals/privacy/privacy-act-systemrecords-notices, the comments are searchable by the name of the submitter. II. Background On September 26, 2024, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision to renew exemptions for 23 individuals from the hearing standard in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) to operate a CMV in interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (89 FR 78971). The public comment period ended on October 28, 2024, and no comments were received. FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of these applicants and determined that renewing these exemptions would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved by complying with § 391.41(b)(11). The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding hearing found in § 391.41(b)(11) states that a person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person first perceives a forced whispered voice in the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American PO 00000 Frm 00164 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 National Standard (formerly ASA Standard) Z24.5—1951. This standard was adopted in 1970 and was revised in 1971 to allow drivers to be qualified under this standard while wearing a hearing aid (35 FR 6458, 6463 (Apr. 22, 1970) and 36 FR 12857 (July 8, 1971), respectively). III. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this proceeding. IV. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 23 renewal exemption applications and comments received, FMCSA announces its decision to exempt the following drivers from the hearing requirement in § 391.41 (b)(11). As of October 3, 2024, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following nine individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the hearing requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (89 FR 78971): Hagop Balian (IL) Mataio Brown (MS) Byron Davis (TX) Eddie Martinez (TX) Donnie McEntire (GA) Willie Miller (IA) Byron Smith (LA) Brandon Soto (MO) Michael Tayman (ME) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA–2012–0332, FMCSA– 2014–0104, FMCSA–2014–0387, FMCSA–2017–0060, FMCSA–2017– 0061, FMCSA–2020–0026, FMCSA– 2020–0027, or FMCSA–2022–0035. Their exemptions were applicable as of October 3, 2024 and will expire on October 3, 2026. As of October 13, 2024, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following eight individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the hearing requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (89 FR 78971): Cory Adkins (FL) Matthew Albrecht (PA) Agustin Hernandez (TX) Jacquelyn Hetherington (OK) Andrew Hippler (ID) Jose Ramirez (IL) Daniel Stroud (UT) Jason Wynne (TX) The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA–2016–0002, FMCSA– 2017–0058, FMCSA–2017–0059, FMCSA–2017–0061, or FMCSA–2018– 0135. Their exemptions were applicable as of October 13, 2024 and will expire on October 13, 2026. E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2024-0017]


Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing

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

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

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 16 individuals 
for an exemption from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor 
Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial motor 
vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would 
enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to operate CMVs in 
interstate commerce.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 19, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket 
Management System Docket No. FMCSA-2024-0017 using any of the following 
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov/, 
insert the docket number (FMCSA-2024-0017) in the keyword box and click 
``Search.'' Next, choose the only 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, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001, 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, FMCSA, DOT, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room 
W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001, (202) 366-4001, 
[email protected]. Office hours are 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.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Participation

A. Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
notice (Docket No. FMCSA-2024-0017), 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 https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FMCSA-2024-0017. Next, sort the results by ``Posted (Newer-
Older),'' choose the only 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. 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-2024-0017) in the keyword box and click ``Search.'' Next, 
choose the only 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 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 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(6), DOT solicits comments 
from the public on the exemption requests. 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 (Federal Docket Management System), which can be 
reviewed at https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/privacy/privacy-act-system-records-notices, the comments are searchable by the name of 
the submitter.

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 statutes also allow 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 16 individuals listed in this notice have requested an 
exemption from the hearing requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). 
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of each 
applicant to determine whether granting the exemption will achieve the 
required level of safety mandated by statute.
    The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding hearing 
found in Sec.  391.41(b)(11) states that a person is physically 
qualified to drive a CMV if that person first perceives a forced 
whispered voice in the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or 
without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested by use of an audiometric 
device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater 
than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without a 
hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American 
National Standard (formerly ASA Standard) Z24.5--1951.
    This standard was adopted in 1970 and was revised in 1971 to allow 
drivers to be qualified under this standard while wearing a hearing 
aid, (35 FR 6458, 6463 (Apr. 22, 1970) and 36 FR 12857 (July 8, 1971), 
respectively).
    On February 1, 2013, FMCSA announced in a Notice of Final 
Disposition titled, ``Qualification of Drivers; Application for 
Exemptions; National Association of the Deaf,'' (78 FR 7479), its 
decision to grant requests from 40 individuals for exemptions from the 
Agency's physical qualification standard concerning hearing for 
interstate CMV drivers. Since that time the Agency has published 
additional notices granting requests from hard of hearing and deaf 
individuals for exemptions from the Agency's physical qualification 
standard concerning hearing for interstate CMV drivers.

III. Qualifications of Applicants

Bryan Brignac

    Bryan Brignac, 28, holds a class R driver's license in Mississippi.

Anthony Byrd

    Anthony Byrd, 39, holds a class C driver's license in California.

Margarita Casas

    Margarita Casas, 50, holds a class C driver's license in Texas.

Dorsey Chany

    Dorsey Chany, 52, holds a class C driver's license in Texas.

Ali Elmasri

    Ali Elmasri, 34, holds a class C driver's license in Texas.

Aldin Erskine

    Aldin Erskine, 34, holds a class C driver's license in Texas.

Austin Hughes

    Austin Hughes, 22, holds a class DV driver's license in Alabama.

Milton Hunt

    Milton Hunt, 57, holds a class C driver's license in California.

Irfan Kabir

    Irfan Kabir, 38, holds a class A commercial driver's license in 
Connecticut.

Raymond Lee

    Raymond Lee, 48, holds a class CM driver's license in Texas.

Leon McClish

    Leon McClish, 36, holds a class CM driver's license in Texas.

Masiel Rodriguez

    Masiel Rodriguez, 34, holds a class D driver's license in Illinois.

Maino Salas

    Maino Salas, 42, holds a class C driver's license in California.

Jasmine Smith

    Jasmine Smith, 35, holds a class R driver's license in Mississippi.

Justin Soliz

    Justin Soliz, 33, holds a class C driver's license in Texas.

Carter Wyant

    Carter Wyant, 22, holds a regular driver's license in Michigan.

IV. Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), FMCSA requests 
public

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comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions 
described in this notice. We will consider all comments received before 
the close of business on the closing date indicated under the DATES 
section of the notice.

Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2024-26969 Filed 11-18-24; 8:45 am]
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