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Larry W. Minor
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
August 29, 2014
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 168 (Friday, August 29, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51643-51648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-20625]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0010]
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 35 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 September 29, 2014. All
comments will be investigated by FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued
the day after the comment period closes.
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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0010 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. If you have questions
on viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket
Services, telephone (202) 366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. 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 35 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.
II. Qualifications of Applicants
Ronald A. Bolyard
Mr. Bolyard, 55, has a macular 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, 20/100. Following an examination in
2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion Ronald has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Bolyard reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 23 years, accumulating 2.76 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from West Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jackson C. Braithwaite
Mr. Braithwaite, 55, has complete loss of vision in his left eye
due to a traumatic incident in 2004. The visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20, and in his left eye, light perception. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``This letter certifies
that Jackson Braithwaite, in my medical opinion, has sufficient vision
to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Braithwaite reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 12 years, accumulating 210,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 25 years, accumulating 1.125 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Ohio. 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 4 mph.
Howard T. Bubel
Mr. Bubel, 68, has had a retinal detachment causing macular
degeneration in his left eye since 2011. The visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in
2014, his optometrist stated, ``As my last letter stated, in my
professional opinion, Howard should be granted an exemption from the
visual standard (the state has already done this). He should be allowed
to haul his own livestock.'' Mr. Bubel reported that he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 45,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from North Dakota. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Raymond E. Burrus
Mr. Burrus, 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 2014, his optometrist stated,
``It is my opinion that Ray meets all the visual requirements to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Burrus reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 16 years, accumulating 320,000 miles. He holds
a Class A CDL from Colorado. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Dionicio Carrera
Mr. Carrera, 40, has had refractive amblyopia 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 2014, his optometrist stated,
``I certify that, in my medical opinion, this patient has sufficient
vision to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Carrera reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 22 years, accumulating 176,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 1.44
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.
Lee A. Clason
Mr. Clason, 47, has had amblyopia and a chorioretinal scar in his
left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist stated, ``However, right eye continues to do well and Lee's
vision, including peripheral vision, is acceptable for his driver's
license,
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including commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Clason reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 400,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 1.8 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Nebraska. His driving record for the last 3
years shows one crash, to which he did not contribute and was not
cited, and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jeff W. Claussen
Mr. Claussen, 41, has had refractive amblyopia in his left eye
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his
left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ``. . . I believe that Mr. Claussen has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Claussen reported that he has driven buses for 15 years,
accumulating 168,750 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.
David A. Coburn, Sr.
Mr. Coburn, 57, has a prosthetic left eye in his left eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1979. 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 stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Coburn
has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle with the proper
use of prescription spectacles.'' Mr. Coburn reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 150,000 miles, and
buses for 8 years, accumulating 80,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL
from Vermont. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Edward Cunningham
Mr. Cunningham, 57, has a corneal scar 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, 20/25. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``The patient has had his
CDL for several years. He has been able to maintain his CDL and seems
to have no apparent problems driving due to his vision. I think he
should be able to maintain his current driving status.'' Mr. Cunningham
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 36 years, accumulating
630,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years,
accumulating 800,000 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.
Eric P. Demers
Mr. Demers, 37, 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 2014, his optometrist stated, ``I have
no reason to believe Mr. Demers' vision is anything other than
sufficient to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Demers reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 720,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating 450,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Hampshire. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Martin H. Duncan
Mr. Duncan, 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 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr.
Duncan has a normal eye examination. His amblyopia has been present
since childhood, and will not affect his ability to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Duncan reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 3.5 years, accumulating 91,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 9.5 years, accumulating
247,000 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.
Ronald D. Holshouser
Mr. Holshouser, 54, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye
since 2012. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/16, and in his
left eye, hand motion. Following an examination in 2014, his
ophthalmologist stated, ``I certify that, in my medical opinion, the
applicant's visual deficiency is stable and has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial motor
vehicle, and that the applicant's condition will not adversely affect
his/her ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely.'' Mr.
Holshouser reported that he has driven straight trucks for 34 years,
accumulating 884,000 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.
Oscar Juarez
Mr. Juarez, 38, has macular scars of the retina in his left eye due
to a traumatic incident in 1998. The visual acuity in his right eye is
20/20, and in his left eye, counting fingers. Following an examination
in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion, given that his
visual acuity has been stable for many years, his vision is sufficient
to perform the driving tasks that are required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Juarez reported that he has driven straight trucks for
19 years, accumulating 19,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 18 years, accumulating 9,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Idaho. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Kelly R. Knopf, Sr.
Mr. Knopf, 51, has had complete loss of vision in his left eye
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his
left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, he has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Knopf reported that he has driven straight trucks for 24 years,
accumulating 249,600 miles. He holds an operator's license from South
Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Edward J. Kosior
Mr. Kosior, 69, has had strabismic amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``It is in my medical opinion, [sic] that Edward Kosior has
sufficient vision to perform the driving task required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Kosior reported that he has driven buses for
30 years, accumulating 540,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from New
York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Todd A. Krough
Mr. Krough, 49, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1983. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2014,
his optometrist stated, ``His right eye has no problems at all but it
is within your discretion whether monocular vision is sufficient for
operating a commercial vehicle. He has
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been doing so for 30 years with his current condition so seems capable
of doing so adequately.'' Mr. Krough reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 20,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 100,000 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.
Lester E. Lathrop III
Mr. Lathrop, 51, has had myopic astigmatism and 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 stated, ``In my medical opinion, Les has sufficient vision
to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial.'' Mr.
Lathrop reported that he has driven straight trucks for 24 years,
accumulating 240,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 14
years, accumulating 140,000 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.
Mathew A. Lind
Mr. Lind, 24, has retinal sclopeteria 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, 20/200. Following an examination in
2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I last examined Mathew Lind on May
8, 2014. He has been a patient at our practice since 2003 when he
presented after getting shot with a paintball gun in his left eye
resulting in retinal sclopeteria . . . I feel that he is fully capable
of safely operating a commercial vehicle and performing all driving
tasks.'' Mr. Lind reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3
years, accumulating 900 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.
Frazier A. Luckerson
Mr. Luckerson, 57, 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 stated, ``Mr. Luckerson has
full use of his left eye and his vision is sufficient to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Luckerson
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating
750,000 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.
Carl M. Lude
Mr. Lude, 57, has had macular degeneration in his left eye since
2003. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in his left eye,
20/200. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated,
``Based on his visual fields and his visual acuity in the right eye,
Carl has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate
a commercial vehicle if binocularity is not a critical factor.'' Mr.
Lude reported that he has driven straight trucks for 7 years,
accumulating 1,050 miles. He holds a Class C CDL from Maine. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Ross A. Miceli II
Mr. Miceli, 38, 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, 20/50. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated,
``In my medical opinion, Ross does have sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Miceli reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 15 years, accumulating 1.5 million miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 4 years, accumulating 140,000 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.
Timothy L. Miller
Mr. Miller, 36, has had refractive 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 2014, his optometrist stated,
``In my medical opinion Mr. Miller has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Miller
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2.5 years, accumulating
105,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 1.5 years, accumulating
142,500 miles, and buses for 9 years, accumulating 22,500 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.
Donald L. Minney
Mr. Minney, 49, has had esotropia with secondary amblyopia in his
right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist stated, ``Even though he has reduced acuity in the right
eye and bilateral color vision deficiency, it is my professional
opinion that Mr. Minney is able to safely continue operating with a
commercial vehicle license.'' Mr. Minney reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 750,000 miles. He holds an
operator's license from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Phillip L. Neff
Mr. Neff, 57, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1975. 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 stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Neff has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Neff reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 39 years, accumulating 136,500 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 39 years, accumulating 136,500 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.
Brian S. Nelson
Mr. Nelson, 56, 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 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``He
has a history of amblyopia in the left eye and left esotropia. In my
opinion, he can safely perform the driving tasks needed to operate a
commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Nelson reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 25,000 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.
Peter D. Rosenkranse III
Mr. Rosenkranse, 55, has had exotropia, a cataract, and a retinal
scar 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 stated, ``I certify in my medical opinion, Mr
Rosenkranse has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Rosenkranse reported that he has
driven tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years,
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accumulating 147,700 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from New York. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Antonio Sanchez
Mr. Sanchez, 57, has a prosthetic 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
2014, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Sanchez's examination proves that
he is visually efficient [sic] to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Sanchez reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 20
years, accumulating 40,000 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.
Lawrence P. Siegler
Mr. Siegler, 58, 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 2014, his optometrist stated, ``I
certify that Lawrence Siegler in my opinion can safely perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle based on the
above information as well as what was found during his eye exam.'' Mr.
Siegler reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years,
accumulating 30,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 40
years, accumulating 2.16 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Minnesota. 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.
Rick J. Smart
Mr. Smart, 56, has had amblyopia 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 2014, his optometrist stated, ``I don't
think his vision deficiency in his right eye interferes with his
ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smart reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 120,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Hampshire. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Clifford W. Smith
Mr. Smith, 62, has had complete loss of vision in his left eye
since 1971. 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 stated, ``I certify that in my medical opinion, 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 39 years, accumulating 585,000 miles, and buses for 1 year,
accumulating 1,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Oregon.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Robert L. Strange
Mr. Strange, 45, 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, counting fingers. Mr. Strange appeared for a DOT visual evaluation
on December 3, 2013. His ophthalmologist stated that Mr. Strange's
visual impairment does not compromise his ability to operate a motor
vehicle safely. Mr. Strange reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 8 years, accumulating 192,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 14 years, accumulating 336,000 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.
David L. Von Hagen
Mr. Von Hagen, 70, 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 stated,
``In my medical opinion, David Von Hagen has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Von Hagen reported that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years,
accumulating 2.66 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
34 years, accumulating 2.38 million 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.
Donald Wallace
Mr. Wallace, 57, has a corneal scar, aphakia, and secondary to
exotropia in his right eye due to a trauma during childhood. The visual
acuity in his right eye is light perception, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``At this
time, I feel Mr. Wallace is visually capable of maintaining his current
CDL license that he has held for the last 12 years.'' Mr. Wallace
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating
80,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years,
accumulating 80,000 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.
Loran J. Weiler
Mr. Weiler, 56, has had a retinal detachment in his 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 2014, his
ophthalmologist stated, ``With Loran's overall visual acuity of 20/20,
visual fields of greater than 120 degrees and color vision being
normal, I do consider him to have sufficient vision to perform driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Weiler reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 36 years, accumulating 180,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 36 years, accumulating
180,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows one crash, to which he did not contribute and
was not cited, and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Frederick J. Zuech
Mr. Zuech, 60, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1979. 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 stated, ``Pt's OS has full visual field to 120
degrees. PT also has full color vision in the OS based on Ishihara
testing. Pt's OS is healthy with no pathology noted. Based on all
measurements, I do feel he is safe to continue to perform the driving
tasks necessary to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Zuech reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 42 years, accumulating 1.05
million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years,
accumulating 200,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from New York. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
III. Public Participation and Request for Comments
FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and
related materials.
Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
notice, indicate the specific section of this document to which each
comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation. You
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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 the Agency can contact you
if it has questions regarding your submission.
To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and
put the docket number FMCSA-2014-0010 in the ``Keyword'' box, and click
``Search. When the new screen appears, click on ``Comment Now!'' button
and type your comment into the text box in the following screen. Choose
whether you are submitting your comment as an individual or on behalf
of a third party and then submit. If you submit your comments by mail
or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/
2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you
submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the
facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or
envelope.
FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the
comment period and may change this notice based on your comments.
Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov and
insert the docket number FMCSA-2014-0010 in the ``Keyword'' box and
click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket Folder'' button and choose
the document listed to review. If you do not have access to the
Internet, you may view the docket online by visiting the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the DOT West
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Dated: August 21, 2014.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-20625 Filed 8-28-14; 8:45 am]
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