Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision |
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Larry W. Minor
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
March 14, 2014
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 50 (Friday, March 14, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14571-14579]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05622]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0003]
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 75 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 April 14, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0003 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
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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 75 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
Luis A. Agudo
Mr. Agudo, age 34, has a retinal scar in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in 2012. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
80, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his
optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Luis has no trouble seeing with
[sic] left eye, and is safe driving a commercial vehicle, but I do
recommend follow up with retina specialist or myself if changes noted,
[sic] to ensure/verify stability of right eye.'' Mr. Agudo reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 150,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating
600,000 miles. He holds a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
from Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Ilidio G. Almeida
Mr. Almeida, 52, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
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, ``Vision should be adequate to drive small trucks if by law one
eyed [sic] patient is allowed commercially.'' Mr. Almeida reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 16.5 years, accumulating 5.8 million
miles. He holds an operator's license from New Jersey. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Roger E. Anderson
Mr. Anderson, 47, 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 optometrist noted,
``Mr. Anderson was diagnosed with amblyopia of the right eye before the
age of 10 . . . In my opinion he has the ability to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Anderson reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 5 years, accumulating 5,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 18 years, accumulating 2.16 million 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.
Pablo Ayala
Mr. Ayala, 46, 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/
80. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``Mr.
Ayala has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Ayala reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 48,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 8 years, accumulating 64,000 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.
Hurley H. Bacon
Mr. Bacon, 75, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1959. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20, and in his left eye, light perception. Following an examination in
2013, his ophthalmologist noted, ``In my medical opinion Mr. Hurley
Bacon has sufficient vision to perform his driving task required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bacon reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 54 years, accumulating 540,000 miles. He holds an
operator's license from New Mexico. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Dmitry D. Bayda
Mr. Bayda, 41, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye since
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, ``I certify that in my medical opinion, he has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bayda reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 7 years, accumulating 525,000 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.
Marvin J. Bensend Jr.
Mr. Bensend, 56, has had a cataract in his left eye since 1975. 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
opinion, Mr. Bensend has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bensend reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 800,000 miles.
He holds an operator's license from Mississippi. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Ronald L. Bird
Mr. Bird, 59, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1993. 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, ``I certify that in my medical opinion
that Ron L. Bird has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bird reported that he
has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating
375,000 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.
John R. Bohman
Mr. Bohman, 36, has a retinal detachment in his left eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1997. 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 John Bohman
has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bohman reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 2 years, accumulating 83,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 13 years, accumulating 1.08 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.
Dale A. Braton
Mr. Braton, 56, 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,
20/70. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``Dale
Braton has sufficient vision to perform [sic] driving tasks of a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Braton reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 40 years, accumulating 320,000 miles. He holds an operator's
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license from Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Michael R. Burnau
Mr. Burnau, 25, has had a macular hole in his left eye since 2005.
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, ``Because
Mr. Burnau has good peripheral vision in both eyes and good central
visual acuity in his right eye, it is my opinion that he has sufficient
visual function to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Burnau reported
that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 6 years,
accumulating 150,000 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.
Balwinder S. Chatha
Mr. Chatha, 51, has had macular edema and diabetic retinopathy in
his left eye since 2012. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25,
and in his left eye, 20/60. Following an examination in 2013, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``Since Balwinder has nearly normal central
vision (20/25 to 20/30+) in his right eye and good peripheral vision in
both eyes, it is my medical opinion that he has sufficient vision to
safely drive a commercial vehicle at this time.'' Mr. Chatha reported
that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years,
accumulating 2.08 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he failed to stop
at a stop sign.
Eddie D. Coggins
Mr. Coggins, 65, 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 optometrist noted, ``Vision is
sufficient to perform driving tasks required to operate [sic]
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Coggins reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 19 years, accumulating 3.61 million miles, and buses for 9
years, accumulating 18,000 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.
Cody W. Christian
Mr. Christian, 27, has corneal scarring 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, ``Cody seems to be able to
function to full capacity as far as being able to see well enough to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Christian reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 18 months, accumulating 1,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 18 months, accumulating 5,000. He
holds a Class A CDL from Oklahoma. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Ronald G. Cote
Mr. Cote, 62, has had macular degeneration in his right eye since
2005. 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,
``Ronald Cote's vision if [sic] sufficient to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Cote reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 400,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 31 years, accumulating 1.86
million 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.
Michael T. Deaton
Mr. Deaton, 45, has aphakia in his right eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1988. 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, ``I am convinced that Mr. Deaton is
perfectly capable of performing the tasks related to operating a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Deaton reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 21 years, accumulating 840,000 miles. He holds an operator's
license from Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Gilbert Deprey
Mr. Deprey, 67, has had a prosthetic right eye since childhood. 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,
``In my opinion, Mr. Deprey certainly satisfies and has sufficient
vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial motor
vehicle.'' Mr. Deprey reported that he has driven straight trucks for
15 years, accumulating 750,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 18 years, accumulating 990,000 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.
Billy D. Devine
Mr. Devine, 53, has had a prosthetic left eye since 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,
``In my opinion he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Devine reported that he
has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 16 years, accumulating 1.25
million 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 G. Donze
Mr. Donze, 55, has had strabismic amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. 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, ``In my opinion, Mr. Donze has sufficient vision to drive and
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Donze reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 15,000 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.
Kerry M. Dotson
Ms. Dotson, 46, has had caloboma in her right eye since birth. The
visual acuity in her right eye is no light perception, and in her left
eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2013, her optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, Ms. Dotson has sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Ms. Dotson reported that she has driven straight
trucks for 13 years, accumulating 273,000 miles. She holds a Class B
CDL from Washington. Her driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jeffrey D. Duncan
Mr. Duncan, 55, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye since
2011. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
20/80. 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. Duncan reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 337,500 miles. He
holds an operator's license from Indiana. His
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driving record for the last 3 years show one crash, for which he was
not cited but to which he did contribute by following too closely, and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Charles R. Early
Mr. Early, 66, has a corneal scar in his left eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1968. 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, ``Certify that person is able to operate
commercial vehicle--This patient meets the state requirement for a
restricted license (A,B) in Indiana. He does not pass the traditional
vision requirement for his CDL, but it is my understanding that he may
be a candidate to get an exemption considering his monocular status.''
Mr. Early reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years,
accumulating 180,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 45
years, accumulating 5.4 million miles. He holds an operator's license
from Indiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Scott E. Elliot
Mr. Elliot, 47, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1994. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light
perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
2014, his optometrist noted, ``I believe Scott has sufficient vision to
perform safe driving tasks while operating commercial vehicles.'' Mr.
Elliot reported that he has driven straight trucks for 29 years,
accumulating 870,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 29
years accumulating 2.9 million miles. He holds a Class AMC CDL from New
Hampshire. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Frank J. Faria
Mr. Faria, 54, has had optic atrophy in his left eye since 2004.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left eye, 20/
400. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``It is
my opinion that despite the decreased vision in his left eye and visual
field defects [sic] Mr. Fairer can distinguish colors of traffic
controls and signals in green, red and amber. Additionally his ability
to adapt and utilize both eyes aids him in performing the tasks need
[sic] of a commercial truck driver.'' Mr. Faria reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 180,000 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.
Raleigh K. Franklin
Mr. Franklin, 59, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/70. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist noted,
``I certify that, in my medical opinion, this patient has sufficient
vision to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Franklin reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating 1.43
million miles, and tractor-trailer combination for 34 years,
accumulating 595,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Utah. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction
for a moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded the speed limit by 10 mph.
Dennis A. Feather
Mr. Feather, 45, has had optic atrophy 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,
``Central and peripheral vision OD and peripheral vision OS meet the
standards to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Feather reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 105,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 1.8 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.
Michael Gargano
Mr. Gargano, 62, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist
noted, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Michael Gargano has more than
sufficient vision to perform his duties as a commercial vehicle
operator.'' Mr. Gargano reported that he has driven straight trucks for
11 years, accumulating 2.75 million miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 12 years, accumulating 6 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.
Nicholas C. Georgen
Mr. Georgen, 31, 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 2014, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``I would consider the patient's vision sufficient to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Georgen reported that he has driven straight trucks for 13 years,
accumulating 97,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 6
years, accumulating 30,000 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.
Dean D. Hawks
Mr. Hawks, 56, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. 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
that Mr. Hawks amblyopia was not progressive and, in his medical
opinion, that Mr. Hawks is safe to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
Mr. Hawks reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for
8 years, accumulating 720,000 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.
Peter E. Jacobs
Mr. Jacobs, 43, has a retinal detachment in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident during 2001. The visual acuity in his right eye is
light perception and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination
in 2014, his ophthalmologist noted, ``I certify that, in my medical
opinion, this patient has sufficient vision to operate a commercial
motor vehicle.'' Mr. Jacobs reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 2 years, accumulating 110,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 16 years, accumulating 1.2 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.
Mark J. Jochim
Mr. Jochim, 51, has had ischemic optic neuropathy in his right eye
since 2008. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist
noted, ``In my medical opinion as an optometrist, Mr. Jochim has
sufficient vision to perform tasks required to operate commercial
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vehicles.'' Mr. Jochim reported that he has driven straight trucks for
25 years, accumulating 437,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 25 years, accumulating 437,500 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.
Robert E. Johnston, Jr.
Mr. Johnston, 52, has had congenital esotropia in his right eye
since childhood. 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, ``It is my opinion that Robert E. Johnston has
the sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Johnston reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 27 years, accumulating 596,700 miles. He holds a
Class B CDL from Washington. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Alfred R. Kallaus III
Mr. Kallaus, 61, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/
150. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``This
letter is to verify that in my medical opinion, Alfred Kallaus has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Kallaus reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 33 years, accumulating 132,000 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.
Gregory J. Kuhn
Mr. Kuhn, 52, has had a macular hole in his left eye since 1988.
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, Greg Kuhn has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Kuhn reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 24 years, accumulating 420,000
miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Nebraska. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
David W. Leach
Mr. Leach, 52, has had a retinal scar in his left eye since 1984.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
800. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted that, in
his medical opinion, Mr. Leach does have sufficient vision to operate a
commercial motor vehicle. Mr. Leach reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 600,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 450,000 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.
Jason S. Logue
Mr. Logue, 38, has had a prosthetic left eye since 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,
``It is my professional medical opinion that the above has sufficient
vision to safely perform the driving task required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Logue reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 14 years, accumulating 224,000 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.
Jesse Long, Jr.
Mr. Long, 60, has optic nerve damage in his left eye due to a
traumatic incident 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, ``Mr. Long has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Long
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 12 years,
accumulating 1.2 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
John L. Lucas
Mr. Lucas, 48, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic
incident in 2005. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light
perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
2013, his ophthalmologist noted that, in his medical opinion, Mr. Lucas
does have sufficient vision to operate a commercial motor vehicle. Mr.
Lucas reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years,
accumulating 150,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 20
years, accumulating 2 million 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.
David F. Martin
Mr. Martin, 48, has had a corneal scar in his right eye since 1975.
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 that, in
his medical opinion, Mr. Martin does have sufficient vision to operate
a commercial motor vehicle. Mr. Martin reported that he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years, accumulating 676,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Martin L. Mayes
Mr. Mayes, 54, has a retinal scar 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, counting fingers. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist noted that, in his medical
opinion, Mr. Mayes does have sufficient vision to operate a commercial
motor vehicle. Mr. Mayes reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 27 years, accumulating 2.43 million 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.
Donald L. McCraw, Jr.
Mr. McCraw, 48, has had congenital neuropathy 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
noted, ``In my professional opinion, Mr. McCraw's visual deficiency in
the right eye has been stable, and has sufficient peripheral vision to
operate a commercial vehicle provided he drives with both eyes open at
all time [sic].'' Mr. McCraw reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 11 years, accumulating 82,500 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL
from Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Daniel A. McNabb
Mr. McNabb, 32, 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, 20/60. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted,
``I certify that in my medical opinion, Danny [sic] has sufficient
VISION [sic] to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. McNabb
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reported that he has driven straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating
810,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Kansas. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Phillip L. Mello
Mr. Mello, 61, has had a prosthetic right eye since 2010. The
visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left
eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist noted,
``in my opinion this patient has sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Mello reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 43 years, accumulating 860,000 miles, tractor-trailer
combinations for 43 years, accumulating 1.5 million miles, and buses
for 23 years, accumulating 115,000 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.
Roberto C. Mendez
Mr. Mendez, 27, 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, ``In my
medical opinion, Roberto appears to have sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Mendez reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5.5 years,
accumulating 126,500 miles. He holds an operator's license from Texas.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Clinton F. Merithew
Mr. Merithew, 56, has had Coat's disease in his right eye since
childhood. 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, this patient has
sufficient vision to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Merithew
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating
875,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating
450,000 miles, and buses for 7 years, accumulating 35,000 miles. He
holds an operator's license from Nebraska. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Ronald S. Milkowski
Mr. Milkowski, 61, has had a prosthetic left eye since 1976. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light
perception. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. Milkowski had [sic] a completely normal
right eye with a full field of vision, and he should have no difficulty
operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Milkowski reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 33 years, accumulating 198,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 33 years, accumulating 132,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Robert L. Murray
Mr. Murray, 38, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye since
2001. The visual acuity in his right eye is light perception, and in
his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist
noted, ``In my opinion and in light of the fact that the defect is long
standing [sic], the ocular ability of the opposite eye is very good,
and his driving record, Mr. Robert Murray has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial motor
vehicle in interstate commerce.'' Mr. Murray reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 420,000 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.
Jeffrey L. Oswald
Mr. Oswald, 53, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye since
1980. 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, ``I feel Mr. Jeffrey Oswald has adequate vision
in his only seeing eye to operate his axle dump truck.'' Mr. Oswald
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating
3.99 million miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Pennsylvania. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction
for a moving violation in a CMV; he was cited for unsafe operation.
Barry L. Pylant
Mr. Pylant, 50, 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 he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Pylant reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 250,000 miles. He holds a
Class BMV CDL from Alabama. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Steve W. Quenzer
Mr. Quenzer, 56, 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 Steve has sufficient vision for a CDL as also attested by
myself 11 years ago.'' Mr. Quenzer reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 15 years, accumulating 75,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 15 years, accumulating 75,000 miles. He holds a Class
A3 CDL from South Dakota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Bradley W. Reed
Mr. Reed, 27, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye
is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist noted, ``In my opinion Bradley
Reed has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Reed
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years,
accumulating 250,000 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.
Jamey D. Reed
Mr. Reed, 42, has had a chorioretinal scar 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
that, in his medical opinion, Mr. Reed does have sufficient vision to
operate a commercial motor vehicle. Mr. Reed reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 600,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating 240,000 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.
Erik M. Rice
Mr. Rice, 49, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye since
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childhood. 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, ``Status Post Retinal Detachment OD--stable since childhood . .
. Able to operate commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Rice reported that he has
driven tractor-trailer combinations for 1 year, accumulating 60,000
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.
Thomas A. Rients
Mr. Rients, 64, has had complete loss of vision in his left eye due
to a traumatic incident in 1980. The visual acuity in his right eye is
20/15, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an
examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist noted, ``I certify that, in my
medical opinion, this patient has sufficient vision to operate a
commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Rients reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 420,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 35 years, accumulating 420,000 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.
Harry L. Ross
Mr. Ross, 61, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye since
1983. 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. Ross has a history of a 1983 retinal detachment in the right eye
. . . I believe he may operate a large truck/bus for his job.'' Mr.
Ross reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years,
accumulating 750,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Kansas. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Ricky D. Rostad
Mr. Rostad, 48, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye since
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,
``In my opinion, Mr. Rostad has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr.
Rostad reported that he has driven buses for 3 years, accumulating
39,000 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.
Chad M. St. Mary
Mr. St. Mary, 30, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1989. 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 Chad's vision examination results, I
believe he has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks for a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. St. Mary reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 12 years, accumulating 120,000 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.
Tatum R. Schmidt
Mr. Schmidt, 23, has a retinal detachment, aphakia, and a macular
scar due to a traumatic incident in 2004. 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 medical
opinion, Tatum has sufficient vision to perform the driving test
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Schmidt reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 14,940 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years, accumulating 65,000
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.
Harry J. Scholl
Mr. Scholl, 36, has had myopia and 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, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Scholl has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Scholl reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years,
accumulating 30,000 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.
Jacob A. Shaffer
Mr. Shaffer, 52, has complete loss of vision 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 that, in her medical opinion, Mr. Shaffer
does have sufficient vision to operate a commercial motor vehicle. Mr.
Shaffer reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years,
accumulating 1.25 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
10 years, accumulating 10,000 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.
Carl D. Short
Mr. Short, 55, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
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, ``In
my medical opinion, I feel you have sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Short
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating
150,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 23 years,
accumulating 1.15 million 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.
Michael W. Slief
Mr. Slief, 32, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye since
birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted,
``In my medical opinion, Michael has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Slief
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating
80,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years,
accumulating 12,000 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.
Thomas G. Smedema
Mr. Smedema, 62, has had strabismus 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,
``However, I believe in observation of his ambulation and motor skills
he has sufficient vision capacity to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle, and, if his driving record reflects an
uneventful and safe history, which I leave to your determination, he is
a candidate for this exemption.'' Mr. Smedema reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 240,000 miles. He
holds a Class BCDM CDL from Wisconsin. His driving record for the
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last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
James S. Smith
Mr. Smith, 24, 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 2014, his optometrist noted, ``Based on
the results of the visual tests performed, if Mr. Smith is wearing his
prescription glasses, I do not see any reason why he could not perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years,
accumulating 300,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Arkansas. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Steven S. Smith, Jr.
Mr. Smith, 37, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye since
birth. 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. Smith has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 15,000 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.
Thomas W. Smith
Mr. Smith, 49, has had glaucoma in his left eye since 2002. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, hand
motion. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist noted,
``I certify that, in my medical opinion, this patient has sufficient
vision to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 25,000 miles.
He holds a Class B CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Richard H. Solum
Mr. Solum, 72, has had exfoliative glaucoma in his left eye since
2008. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye,
light perception. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist
noted, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Solum has sufficient vision to
perform driving [sic] the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Solum reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 5 years, accumulating 2,500 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 25 years, accumulating 625,000 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.
Scott R. Sorensen
Mr. Sorensen, 49, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2014, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``I certify that, in my medical opinion, this
patient has sufficient vision to operate a commercial motor vehicle.''
Mr. Sorensen reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years,
accumulating 900,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 4
years, accumulating 160,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from
California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Robert W. Stewart
Mr. Stewart, 52, has a central vision decrease 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, Mr. Stewart
has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Stewart reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 4,500 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 4,500 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.
Samuel M. Stoltzfus
Mr. Stoltzfus, 51, 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 optometrist noted,
``Mr. Stoltzfus has longstanding deeply embedded amblyopia in his left
eye . . . He does need the double mirror to continue with his CDL but
is otherwise safe to operate a motor carrier.'' Mr. Stoltzfus reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 27 years, accumulating 135,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 12 years, accumulating
2,400 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Elston L. Taylor
Mr. Taylor, 58, has had a retinal artery occlusion in his right eye
since 2009. 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, ``It is my medical opinion that Mr. Taylor has sufficient vision
and fields to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Taylor reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 50,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 15.5 years, accumulating 1.5
million miles. He holds a temporary Class A CDL permit from Virginia.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Sherman L. Taylor
Mr. Taylor, 47, 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, ``I
certify that Sherman Lee Taylor has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Taylor
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years,
accumulating 1.28 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.
Robert E. Troutman
Mr. Troutman, 32, has scar tissue in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in 2010. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20, and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist noted, ``Mr. Troutman, despite acuity deficient in his
right eye, has sufficient peripheral field vision to safety perform the
driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Troutman reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 168,000
miles. He holds an operator's license from North Carolina. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Dale E. Williams
Mr. Williams, 62, has glaucoma in his right eye due to a traumatic
incident during childhood. 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, ``I feel that the results combined
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with Mr. Williams past driving record should in no way impair his
ability to drive a commercial vehicle safely.'' Mr. Williams reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 19 years, accumulating 665,000
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.
Steven E. Young
Mr. Young, 44, 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 medical opinion, Steve certainly has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Young reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years,
accumulating 2,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Missouri. 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 April 14, 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-2014-0003 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-2014-0003 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket
Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to the
proposed rulemaking.
Issued on: February 26, 2014.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-05622 Filed 3-13-14; 8:45 am]
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