Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision |
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Larry W. Minor
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
January 10, 2014
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 7 (Friday, January 10, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1908-1912]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-00231]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0174]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 33 individuals
for exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations. They are unable to meet the vision requirement in
one eye for various reasons. The exemptions would enable these
individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate
commerce without meeting the prescribed vision requirement in one eye.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 10, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0174 using any of the
following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; 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.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket numbers for this notice. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below
for further information.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365 days
each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your comments,
please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print
the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments on-
line.
Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on January
17, 2008 (73 FR 3316).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, Chief, Medical
Programs Division, (202) 366-4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for a 2-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 can renew exemptions at the end of each
2-year period. The 33 individuals listed in this notice have each
requested such an exemption from the vision requirement in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce.
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of each
applicant to determine whether granting an exemption will achieve the
required level of safety mandated by statute.
Qualifications of Applicants
Trawn L. Andrews
Mr. Andrews, age 32, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted,
``I certify that, in my medical opinion, this patient has sufficient
vision to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Andrews reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 325,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating
325,000 miles. He holds a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
from North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one
crash, for which he was not cited and to which he did not contribute,
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jeffery A. Benoit
Mr. Benoit, 30, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, 20/
150. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``In my
optometric opinion, Jeffrey [sic] Benoit has sufficient vision to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Benoit reported that he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 7 years, accumulating 147,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Vermont. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Norvan D. Brown
Mr. Brown, 61, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
incident in 2010. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
his left eye, no light
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perception. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted,
``Mr. Brown is a long time self employed [sic] contractor who depends
on his CDL for his livelihood. He has vast experience hauling his
equipment. I believe with this experience and the positive way he has
adapted to his monocular status, he should be granted a CDL or at least
given the opportunity to drive with an instructor to further assess his
ability.'' Mr. Brown reported that he has driven straight trucks for 44
years, accumulating 1.32 million miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 40 years, accumulating 600,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Iowa. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Thomas A. Busacca, Jr.
Mr. Busacca, 48, has had macular atrophy in his left eye since
birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2013, his
optometrist noted, ``I am of the opinion that Mr. Busacca has
sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Busacca
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating
1.5 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years,
accumulating 1.5 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Florida.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
James A. Champion
Mr. Champion, 56, has had anterior ischemic optic neuropathy in his
left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
and in his left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2013, his
optometrist noted, ``I believe that James has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks that are required of him while operating a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Champion reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 11.5 years, accumulating 747,500 miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Washington. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
James C. Colbert
Mr. Colbert, 63, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to
a traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an
examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist noted, ``It is my opinion that
Mr. Colbert has no ocular disease which should preclude him from
obtaining a commercial driver's license. He essentially is a monocular
patient, and has been one since childhood. He has apparently adapted
quite well to being monocular, and according to him has a 25 year
history as a driver for the City of Tallahassee without ever having an
accident.'' Mr. Colbert reported that he has driven buses for 23 years,
accumulating 3.3 million miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Florida.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Bobby R. Cox
Mr. Cox, 62, has had a corneal transplant in his left eye since
2001. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye,
20/200. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted,
``Approximately 12 years ago Mr. Cox had a successful corneal
transplant in his left eye . . . I feel Mr. Cox is capable of
continuing to safely drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Cox reported
that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years,
accumulating 3,000,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Tennessee.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash, for which he
was cited, and two convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jackie K. Curlin
Mr. Curlin, 50, has had angle recession glaucoma in his left eye
since 2000. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his
left eye, 20/70. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``I do feel that Mr. Curlin has adequate and sufficient vision
to drive a commercial vehicle, however, as previously stated, he does
have decreased vision in the left eye from the previous trauma. Nothing
can be done to improve this vision, but under binocular conditions, I
feel he has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Curlin reported that he has driven straight trucks for 13 years,
accumulating 195,000 miles. He holds a Class DMB CDL from Kentucky. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Justin W. Demarchi
Mr. Demarchi, 36, has had amblyopia and small angle esotropia in
his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20, and in his left eye, 20/60. Following an examination in 2013, his
optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, Justin has sufficient visual
acuity, visual fields, and color vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Demarchi reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 19 years, accumulating 228,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 19 years, accumulating 9,500
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Gary Goostree
Mr. Goostree, 40, has had a macular scar in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his
left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist
noted, ``Gary Goostree has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Goostree reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating 54,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 18 years, accumulating
54,000. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Jimmey C. Harris
Mr. Harris, 61, has had optic atrophy in his right eye since 1999.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``In my
medical opinion, Mr. Harris has sufficient binocular vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle based on the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR) Vision- 49 CFR
391.41(b)(10).'' Mr. Harris reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 6 years, accumulating 660,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
David G. Henry
Mr. Henry, 50, has had dense amblyopia in his right eye since
birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150, and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``In my opinion he should be able to drive commercial vehicle
with glasses without difficulty as long as nothing were to hinder his
only good eye.'' Mr. Henry reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 10 years, accumulating 260,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 1 year, accumulating 15,000 miles. He holds a Class A
CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
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crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Rogelio C. Hernandez
Mr. Hernandez, 46, has had optic pit maculopathy in his right eye
since 2008. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/126, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``In my medical opinion, patient has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Hernandez reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12 years,
accumulating 420,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 12
years, accumulating 420,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from
California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Michael J. Hoskins
Mr. Hoskins, 53, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1993. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light
perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
2013, his optometrist noted that, in his medical opinion, Mr. Hoskins
has sufficient vision to operate a commercial motor vehicle. Mr.
Hoskins reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years,
accumulating 183,750 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 30
years, accumulating 82,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Kansas.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Zion Irizarry
Mr. Irizarry, 64, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due
to a traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his
right eye is light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``That being said, the
patient has sufficient vision in his left eye to perform the driving
tasks required for operation of a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Irizarry
reported that he has driven buses for 6 years, accumulating 108,000
miles. He holds a Class C CDL from Nevada. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation
in a CMV; he failed to obey a traffic control light.
Mohamed H. Issak
Mr. Issak, 24, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
60. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist noted, ``He
has had time to adjust to this visual deficiency, thus in my medical
opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Issak reported that he has
driven buses for 3 years, accumulating 58,500 miles. He holds a Class A
CDL from Kansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Craig B. Jacques
Mr. Jacques, 62, has had macular degeneration in his right eye
since 2008. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``As the patient has been functioning well, it is my medical
opinion that he has sufficient vision to continue to perform his
current driving tasks and operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Jacques
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 13 years, accumulating
195,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from New York. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
William D. Jackson
Mr. Jackson, 58, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/300, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist
noted, ``I verify that William Jackson has sufficient vision to drive
commercial vehicles safely.'' Mr. Jackson reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating 380,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 33 years, accumulating 792,000 miles. He holds
a Class A CDL from Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Juan J. Luna
Mr. Luna, 45, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
200. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist noted,
``Amblyopia . . . stable . . . good color vision . . . may operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Luna reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 5 years, accumulating 150,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 5 years, accumulating 275,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Robert Mollicone
Mr. Mollicone, 43, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye
since 2000. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his
left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist
noted, ``I certify that Mr. Mollicone's [sic] has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Mollicone reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years,
accumulating 100,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 23
years, accumulating 598,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Florida.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Christopher D. Moore
Mr. Moore, 46, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, 20/200.
Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``Because his
poor vision in the left eye has been lifelong, he has compensated well
for it and in my opinion it should not affect his ability to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Moore
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 21 years, accumulating
1.47 million miles. He holds a Class B CDL from North Carolina. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Elmore Nicholson, Jr.
Mr. Nicholson, 35, has had corneal neovascularization in his left
eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in his
left eye, 20/50. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist
noted, ``In my medical opinion he has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Nicholson
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years,
accumulating 832,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Alabama. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Michael Pace
Mr. Pace, 47, has a macular scar in his right eye due to a
traumatic injury during childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/80, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013,
his optometrist noted, ``Mr. Pace has binocular visual acuity of 20/20.
His right eye uncorrected visual acuity is 20/200 and left eye is 20/20
which meets the documented vision
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requirements stating he must have distant binocular acuity of at least
20/40 . . . Based on these findings he should meet all the requirements
necessary to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Pace reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 150,000 miles,
tractor-trailer combinations for 7 years, accumulating 3.5 million
miles, and buses for 3 years, accumulating 45,000. He holds a Class A
CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Ernest S. Parsons, Jr.
Mr. Parsons, 69, has had strabismic amblyopia in his right eye
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist
noted, ``I certify that Mr. Parsons [sic] vision is sufficient to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial motor
vehicle.'' Mr. Parsons reported that he has driven straight trucks for
39 years, accumulating 975,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for
25 years, accumulating 750,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New
York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
James C. Paschal, Jr.
Mr. Paschal, 56, has had a congenital cataract in his left eye
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his
left eye, hand motion. Following an examination in 2013, his
optometrist noted, ``Mr. Paschal has sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Paschal reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 36 years, accumulating 54,000 miles. He holds an operator's
license from Georgia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Lee E. Perry
Mr. Perry, 65, has had a macular hole in his left eye since 1993.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
200. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist noted, ``In
my medical opinion, Mr. Perry has sufficient vision to operate any sort
of commercial vehicle and perform all necessary driving tasks.'' Mr.
Perry reported that he has driven straight trucks for 1 year,
accumulating 19,000 miles, and buses for 13 years, accumulating 338,000
miles. He holds a Class BM CDL from Alabama. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Harold D. Pressley
Mr. Pressley, 49, has had complete loss of vision in his left eye
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his
left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2013, his
optometrist noted, ``VA OD 20/15 . . . VA OS No Light Perception . . .
congenital anomaly since birth due to hx: condition is stable . . . Pt
[sic] is able to operate a commercial vehicle according to VA's
[sic].'' Mr. Pressley reported that he has driven straight trucks for
20 years, accumulating 1.5 million miles, buses for 12 years,
accumulating 240,000 miles. He holds a Class BM CDL from Texas. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Thomas H. Randall
Mr. Randall, 52, has had microphthalmia, amblyopia, and aphakia in
his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is
hand motion, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
2013, his optometrist noted, ``Mr. Randall has a longstanding
congenital deficiency in his right eye which he is well adapted to and
should have no problem operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Randall
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 34 years, accumulating
340,000 miles, and buses for 2 years, accumulating 30,000 miles. He
holds an operator's license from Minnesota. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
David T. Rueckert
Mr. Rueckert, 53, has had complete loss of vision in his right eye
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception,
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his
optometrist noted that Mr. Rueckert does not have any visual defect or
visual field loss that would affect the safe operation of a commercial
motor vehicle. Mr. Rueckert reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 26 years, accumulating 780,000 miles. He holds an operator's
license from Washington. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jason C. Sadler
Mr. Sadler, 34, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in his left eye, 20/200.
Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``It is my
opinion that he has sufficient vision to perform the commercial vehicle
driving tasks.'' Mr. Sadler reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 11 years, accumulating 1.14 million miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 11 years, accumulating 1.14 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Robert Schick
Mr. Schick, 51, has a superior altitudinal defect in his left eye
due to a traumatic incident in 1981. The visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in
2013, his ophthalmologist noted, ``Patient has sufficient vision to
drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Schick reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 29 years, accumulating 754,000 miles. He holds an
operator's license from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Michael O. Thomas
Mr. Thomas, 43, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
200. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``In my
opinion, Mr. Thomas has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Thomas reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 234,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 234,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Danielle Wilkins
Ms. Wilkins, 45, has had aphakia in her right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in her right eye is counting fingers, and in her left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, her optometrist noted,
``It is found that Danielle has 150 degrees of horizontal vision in her
left eye and 150 degrees of horizontal vision in her right eye. In my
medical opinion, Danielle has the ability to drive a commercial
vehicle.'' Ms. Wilkins reported that she has driven straight trucks for
16 years, accumulating 80,000 miles. She holds an operator's license
from California. Her driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
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Request for Comments
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions
described in this notice. The Agency will consider all comments
received before the close of business February 10, 2014. Comments will
be available for examination in the docket at the location listed under
the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The Agency will file comments
received after the comment closing date in the public docket, and will
consider them to the extent practicable.
In addition to late comments, FMCSA will also continue to file, in
the public docket, relevant information that becomes available after
the comment closing date. Interested persons should monitor the public
docket for new material.
Submitting Comments
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 http://www.regulations.gov and
in the search box insert the docket number FMCSA-2013-0174 and click
the search button. When the new screen appears, click on the blue
``Comment Now!'' button on the right hand side of the page. On the new
page, enter information required including the specific section of this
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation. 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.
We will consider all comments and material received during the
comment period and may change this proposed rule based on your
comments. FMCSA may issue a final rule at any time after the close of
the comment period.
Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this
preamble, To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number
FMCSA-2013-0174 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket
Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to the
proposed rulemaking.
Issued On: December 30, 2013.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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