Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision |
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Larry W. Minor
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
February 25, 2014
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10606-10612]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-03995]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0002]
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 58 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 will enable these
individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate
commerce without meeting the prescribed vision requirement in one eye.
If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals to qualify as
drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 27, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0002 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 58 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
Thomas R. Abbott
Mr. Abbott, age 49, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist certified that,
in his medical opinion, Mr. Abbott does have sufficient vision to
operate a commercial motor vehicle. Mr. Abbott reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 332,800 miles. He
holds a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from Tennessee. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
John M. Alfano
Mr. Alfano, 56, has had a macular scar in his left eye since 2006.
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, ``He
visually is able to perform driving tasks needed to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Alfano reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 37 years, accumulating 296,000 miles. He holds a chauffer's
license from Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Corey L. Amans
Mr. Amans, 44, has a macular scar in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1989. 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, ``I certify that in my medical opinion, Corey has
sufficient vision to perform the driving test required to operate a
commercial vehicle based on the minimum Wisconsin standards for
commercial drivers.'' Mr. Amans reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 25 years, accumulating 800,000 miles. He holds a Class BCDM
CDL from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Bruce V. Anderson
Mr. Anderson, 57, has had refractive amblyopia in his left eye
since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist
noted, ``In my professional opinion, his vision is adequate to perform
the driving tasks necessary to safely operate a commercial motor
vehicle.'' Mr. Anderson reported that he has driven straight trucks for
32 years, accumulating 480,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from
Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
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Alan A. Andrews
Mr. Andrews, 59, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/800.
Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist stated that, in his
medical opinion, Mr. Andrews does have sufficient vision to operate a
commercial motor vehicle. Mr. Andrews reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 34 years, accumulating 1.7 million miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 34 years, accumulating 1.7 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maine. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Franklin D. Bailey
Mr. Bailey, 45, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. 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 that Mr.
Bailey's vision condition will not affect the safe operation of a CMV.
Mr. Bailey reported that he has driven straight trucks for 4 years,
accumulating 400,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction
for a moving violation in a CMV; he failed to signal a lane change or
turn.
Felipe Bayron
Mr. Bayron, 57, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``The
patient was diagnosed with Amblyopia [sic] in the right eye (O.D.) and
normal ocular health in the left . . . It is my professional opinion
that there is no doubt Mr. Bayron is more than sufficient to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Bayron reported that he has driven straight trucks for 4 years,
accumulating 500,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 8
years, accumulating 786,000 miles. He holds a Class ABCD CDL from
Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Tomas Benavidez, Jr.
Mr. Benavidez, 41, has a retinal scar 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, light perception. Following an
examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion,
Thomas [sic] exhibits sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Benavidez reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 1 million
miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Idaho. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Michael S. Broadway
Mr. Broadway, 32, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``The ocular health of his eyes is stable and he would be able
to drive truck [sic].'' Mr. Broadway reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 20,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 4 years, accumulating 20,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Gary A. Budde
Mr. Budde, 59, has had aphakia, exotropia, an irregular pupil, and
retinal problems since 1973, causing a visual field defect. The visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following
an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``Mr. Budde is aphakic,
has retinal problems, exotropia, and an irregular pupil . . . Mr. Budde
has the ability to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Budde reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 23 years, accumulating 230,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 3
million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Darrell L. Canupp
Mr. Canupp, 57, has a retinal scar 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 optometrist noted, ``Based on our testing today, Mr. Cannupp [sic]
does meet the requirements for commercial driving while monocular.''
Mr. Canupp reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for
35 years, accumulating 1.05 million miles. He holds a Class CA CDL from
Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Mark W. Castleman
Mr. Castleman, 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,
``It is my impression Mr. Castleman has adequate visual skills to
properly perform his job duties of operating a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Castleman reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years,
accumulating 600,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Minnesota. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Lorimer E. Christianson
Mr. Christianson, 56, has had a prosthetic left eye since 1990. 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, ``Based on these findings, I feel Mr. Christianson has the
visual abilities to continue operating a commercial motor vehicle in
interstate commerce because the visual loss in his left eye occurred in
1990 and has been stable since that time.'' Mr. Christianson reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 67,500
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.
James R. Crum
Mr. Crum, 68, has had retinal scarring and traumatic optic
neuropathy in his right eye since 1968. The visual acuity in his right
eye is light perception, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an
examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``As Mr. Crum has been
driving a commercial vehicle for 30+ years and his vision is stable,
there appear to be no contraindications for him to continue to do so.''
Mr. Crum reported that he has driven straight trucks for 28 years,
accumulating 616,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 27
years, accumulating 405,000. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Travis C. Denzler
Mr. Denzler, 74, 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, ``He
does have sufficient vision to perform driving tasks for a commercial
vehicle, as he has
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done that before.'' Mr. Denzler reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 56 years, accumulating 1.96 million miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 2 years, accumulating 2,000 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.
Joseph O. Dickerson
Mr. Dickerson, 54, has had a mature cataract in his left eye since
birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/80. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``Mr. Joseph Dickerson is a 54 year old [sic] white male who
carries the diagnoses of psuedophakia in the right eye, mature cataract
in the left eye, hypertropia/vertical hypertropia in the left eye and
diabetes mellitus without ophthalmic complications in both eyes . . .
In summary, Mr. Dickerson should be able to operate a commercial motor
vehicle per our exams.'' Mr. Dickerson reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 32 years, accumulating 1.92 million miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 250,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Charles S. Duvel
Mr. Duvel, 55, has had a retinal scar in his right eye since 1997.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/125, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``At this
time he is visually stable and has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks necessary to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Duvel
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating
185,964 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.
David L. Dykes
Mr. Dykes, 54, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic
incident in 2003. 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, ``Overall, Mr. Dykes has good vision when
fully corrected . . . He meets the requirements to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Dykes reported that he has driven straight trucks for 37
years, accumulating 111,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
28 years, accumulating 1.4 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Florida. 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 law.
Daniel L. Fedder
Mr. Fedder, 47, has had Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy his
left eye since 1997. 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, ``I, therefore, certify, [sic] that in my
professional opinion as an optometrist, that Mr. Daniel Fedder has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Fedder reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 16 years, accumulating 232,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL
from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Edward A. Flitton
Mr. Flitton, 37, has exotropia in his right eye due to a traumatic
incident during 2005. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``He has a visual acuity of 20/20 and in my
medical opinion has sufficient vision to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Flitton reported that he has driven straight trucks for
8 years, accumulating 160,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Utah.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Juan C. Gallo-Gomez
Mr. Gallo-Gomez, 41, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``After reviewing Mr. Gallo's [sic] visual field
and exam he [sic] meets the criteria to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle under FMCSA Monocular Vision
Exemption Program [sic].'' Mr. Gallo-Gomez reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 70,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Connecticut. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Michael Giagnacova
Mr. Giagnacova, 51, has had a macular scar, retinal detachment, and
a cataract in his right eye since 1983. 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, ``Michael Giagnacova has sufficient vision
to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Giagnacova reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 140,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years accumulating 60,000
miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Andeberhan O. Gidey
Mr. Gidey, 46, 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 optometrist noted, ``His vision is stable, has
the ability to distinguish colors of traffic control signals, and in my
opinion, has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gidey reported that he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years, accumulating 192,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Washington. His driving record for the last
3 years shows one crash, for which he was cited, and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Christopher I. Goodwin
Mr. Goodwin, 52, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. 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, ``In my
medical opinion the patient has sufficient vision to preform [sic] the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Goodwin
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating
231,987 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.
Luis A. Gomez-Banda
Mr. Gomez-Banda, 35, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/120. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted
that there were no driving restrictions necessary for the patient to
safely operate a commercial motor vehicle. Mr. Gomez-Banda reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 118,638
miles. He holds a Class CM CDL from
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Nevada. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Kevin G. Karow
Mr. Karow, 50, has had glaucoma and amblyopia in his left eye since
1993. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
20/150. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist noted,
``I hereby certify to these findings and report that [to] the best of
my knowledge that he can perform driving tasks that are required to
operate a commercial vehicle, from a vision perspective.'' Mr. Karow
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating
78,000 miles. He holds a Class ABCDM CDL from Wisconsin. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Gregory L. Kockelman
Mr. Kockelman, 56, has a retinal detachment in his left eye due to
a traumatic incident in 2009. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
15, and in his left eye, 20/50. Following an examination in 2013, his
optometrist noted, ``in [sic] my opinion he will have no difficulty
driving or operating any heavy machinery. He will have no restrictions
with his CDL as far as vision is concerned.'' Mr. Kockelman reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 36 years, accumulating 180,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 36 years, accumulating
288,000 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.
David R. Knobloch
Mr. Knobloch, 56, has had choroidal melanoma in his right eye since
2004. 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, ``My
estimation is that Mr. Knobloch retains sufficient visual acuity and
visual perception to adequately drive a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr.
Knobloch reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for
30 years, accumulating 2.88 million miles. He holds a Class CA CDL from
Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Perry T. Kolberg
Mr. Kolberg, 56, has a retinal detachment and retinal scarring in
his left eye due to a traumatic injury during childhood. 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, ``Patient is
safe to operate a vehicle and to operate a CDL required [sic] license
vehicle as patient has normal vision in the right eye.'' Mr. Kolberg
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 21 years, accumulating
210,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 21 years, accumulating
346,500 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Georgia. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Mark A. La Fleur
Mr. La Fleur, 47, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye
since 1998. 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, ``In my opinion, Mr. LaFleur [sic] has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle equipped with outside mirrors on both sides.'' Mr.
La Fleur reported that he has driven straight trucks for 7 years,
accumulating 218,400 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Maryland. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Dennis A. Lindner
Mr. Lindner, 31, has had glaucoma in his left eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400.
Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``I feel
Dennis has sufficient vision to preform [sic] the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lindner reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 120,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating 90,000
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.
Jerry P. Lindesmith
Mr. Lindesmith, 45, has an enucleated left eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1999. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2013,
his optometrist noted, ``Mr. Lindesmith has been driving safely under
these conditions since 1999 and, in my opinion, has sufficient vision
to safely perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Lindesmith reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 3 years, accumulating 295,650 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 25 years, accumulating 4.03 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Oklahoma. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and two convictions for moving violations in a CMV;
one conviction was for failure to stop for a stop sign; the other
conviction was for exceeding the speed limit by 10 mph.
Jorge S. Lopez
Mr. Lopez, 63, has had a macular hole in his right eye since 1998.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``Mr.
Lopez has sufficient vision to operate [sic] commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Lopez reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 35
years, accumulating 1.4 million 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.
Thomas J. Mavraganis
Mr. Mavraganis, 25, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye
since 2005. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his
left eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2013, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``Although Thomas has very poor vision in his
left eye, his vision in his right eye is completely normal, therefore
his vision is sufficient to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Mavraganis reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3.5 years,
accumulating 52,500 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Douglas P. McEachern
Mr. McEachern, 49, has had HSV keratitis in his right eye since
2009. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/300, and in his left
eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted,
``In my medical opinion, given the longstanding nature of the
condition, and given the stability of the condition, he can perform
adequate, safe operation of a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. McEachern
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating
84,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Minnesota. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
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Merton H. Miller
Mr. Miller, 79, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1971. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2013,
his optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. Miller has sufficient
vision to perform commercial driving tasks.'' Mr. Miller reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 50 years, accumulating 500,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 50 years, accumulating 550,000
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.
Charles R. Morris, Jr.
Mr. Morris, 63, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to
a traumatic incident in 2001. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
25, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination
in 2013, his ophthalmologist noted that, in his medical opinion, Mr.
Morris does have sufficient vision to operate a commercial motor
vehicle. Mr. Morris reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10
years, accumulating 1 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 45 years, accumulating 4.5 million 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.
John Murray
Mr. Murray, 60, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400.
Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist noted, ``I
certify that in my medical option [sic] Mr. Murry [sic] has significant
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Murray reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 13 years, accumulating 169,000 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.
Michael S. Nichols
Mr. Nichols, 49, has amblyopia in his left eye due to a traumatic
incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15,
and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2013, his
optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. Nichols is completely safe to
operate a commercial vehicle provided that mirrors are on both the
right and left hand sides of the vehicle.'' Mr. Nichols reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 28 years, accumulating 728,000 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.
Dino J. Pires
Mr. Pires, 44, has had strabismic amblyopia in his left eye since
birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left
eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``I believe that Mr. Pires is safe to operate any motor vehicle,
with normal peripheral vision and good central vision in his dominant
eye.'' Mr. Pires reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15
years, accumulating 75,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Connecticut. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Anthony S. Poindexter
Mr. Poindexter, 52, has had a corneal scar in his left eye since
birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/250. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``Although Mr. Poindexter's corrected acuity is 20/20 OD and 20/
250 OS I believe that he has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks
to operate a commercial vehicle as he states that he has operated a
commercial vehicle since he was 18 years old and the corneal scar OS is
congenital.'' Mr. Poindexter reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 33 years, accumulating 171,600 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 33 years, accumulating 330,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
William S. Pusey
Mr. Pusey, 72, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, counting
fingers. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist noted,
``In my medical opinion, Mr. Pusey has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Pusey
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 55 years, accumulating
1.1 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 51 years,
accumulating 3.06 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maryland.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Joe A. Root
Mr. Root, 54, has had 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 feel that
Mr. Root's visual abilities are adequate to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Root reported that he has driven straight trucks for 23
years, accumulating 230,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
14 years, accumulating 385,000 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.
Daryl A. Roskam
Mr. Roskam, 33, has had complete loss of vision in his right eye
since 2002. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his
left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2013, his
optometrist noted that, in his medical opinion, Mr. Roskam does have
sufficient vision to operate a commercial motor vehicle. Mr. Roskam
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 13 years, accumulating
16,250 miles. He holds an operator's license from Tennessee. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Chance T. Rupert
Mr. Rupert, 30, 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/
50. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``It is my
medical opinion that Mr. Rupert has sufficient vision to perform the
driving task [sic] required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Rupert reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12 years,
accumulating 480,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 2
years, accumulating 16,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Oklahoma. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Phil N. Schad
Mr. Schad, 64, 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, ``In my
opinion, Mr. Schad has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Schad reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 375,000 miles. He
holds a Class B CDL from Missouri. His driving
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record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Glen A. Schroeder
Mr. Schroeder, 54, has had a corneal scar and cataract in his left
eye since 2000. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his
left eye, 20/300. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``I told him to be careful and make sure that the right eye is
always seeing well as the left eye does have a deficiency, but I do
feel that he would be safe in maintaining his CDL license for
commercial driving.'' Mr. Schroeder reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 120,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 37 years, accumulating 4.44 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from South Dakota. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Eric E. Scott
Mr. Scott, 40, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic incident in 1998. The visual acuity in his right eye is
hand motion, and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in
2013, his optometrist noted, ``It is my opinion that Eric Scott fully
meets or exceeds the visual requirements to operate a commercial motor
vehicle in interstate commerce.'' Mr. Scott reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating 70,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 7 years, accumulating 94,500 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Utah. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Robert L. Sharp
Mr. Sharp, 51, has an aphakic right eye due to a traumatic incident
during childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting
fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. 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. Sharp reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25
years, accumulating 50,000 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.
Glen A. Showalter
Mr. Showalter, 62, has retinal damage and a macular scar in his
left eye due to a traumatic incident in 1985. 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, ``This letter certifies
that he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle as he has been doing for over 25 years.''
Mr. Showalter reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years,
accumulating 600,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 32
years, accumulating 2.24 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Oregon. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash, for
which he was not cited, and two convictions for moving violations in a
CMV; one conviction was for exceeding the speed limit by 10 to 25 mph;
the other conviction was for failure to hold a valid CDL while
operating a CMV.
Michael D. Singleton
Mr. Singleton, 63, has had ocular histoplasmosis with a macular
scar in his right eye since 2007. The visual acuity in his right eye is
20/100, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013,
his ophthalmologist noted, ``In my opinion he has sufficient vision to
perform the driving test required to drive a commercial vehicle given
the fact that his vision is 20/20- [sic] in his left eye.'' Mr.
Singleton reported that he has driven straight trucks for 31 years,
accumulating 852,500 miles. He holds a chauffer's license from Indiana.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
John B. Theres
Mr. Theres, 36, has had nystagmus and albinism in his right eye
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/160, and in his
left eye, 20/32. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist
noted, ``In my professional opinion as an optometrist, John Theres has
sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Theres
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12 years, accumulating
300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 11 years,
accumulating 220,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Illinois. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Robert S. Waltz
Mr. Waltz, 37, has had strabismus amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted,
``In my medical opinion, Robert has sufficient vision to perform
driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Waltz reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 240,000
miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Maine. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Ronald L. Walker
Mr. Walker, 45, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist noted, ``Mild
R Amblyopia [sic] . . . Stable R eye Condition [sic] . . . There is
sufficient vision for commercial vehicle operation.'' Mr. Walker
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating
40,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Florida. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Charles G. Warshun, Jr.
Mr. Warshun, 58, has had a nuclear sclerotic cataract in his left
eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in
his left eye, 20/70. Following an examination in 2013, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``Vision sufficient to drive a commercial
vehicle safely.'' Mr. Warshun reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 36 years, accumulating 524,160 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.
Willard H. Weerts
Mr. Weerts, 59, has optic nerve damage due to a traumatic incident
in 1981. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left
eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted,
``Based on the fact that he has had a CDL license for many years, along
with this condition, I feel that he is still capable of driving a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Weerts reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 14 years, accumulating 140,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Vernon J. Wenger
Mr. Wenger, 62, has had refractive amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right
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eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in
2013, his optometrist noted, ``My understanding is that Mr. Wenger has
been driving a commercial vehicle for many years without incident.
There has been no recent change in his visual abilities, so my
assumption would be that he should have sufficient vision to perform
the driving task required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Wenger
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating
520,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Iowa. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Donald G. Wilcox, Jr.
Mr. Wilcox, 45, has had high hyperopia, astigmatism, nystagmus, and
alternating exotropia with left-sided fixation preference in his right
eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and
in his left eye, 20/40. Following an examination in 2013, his
optometrist noted, ``At this time it is of my medical opinion that he
has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Wilcox reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 6 years, accumulating 60,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 9 years, accumulating 540,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
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 March 27, 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-2014-0002 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-2014-0002 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket
Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to the
proposed rulemaking.
Issued on: February 12, 2014.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-03995 Filed 2-24-14; 8:45 am]
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