Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision |
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Larry W. Minor
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
October 1, 2015
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 190 (Thursday, October 1, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59230-59237]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-24926]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0056]
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 59 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 November 2, 2015. All
comments will be investigated by FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued
the day after the comment period closes.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0056 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: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information
the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the
system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles A. Horan, III, Director,
Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, (202) 366-4001,
fmcsamedical@dot.gov,
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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 regarding 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 59 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
Steven B. Anderson
Mr. Anderson, 68, has had macular degeneration and a cataract in
his right eye since 1995. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60,
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his
ophthalmologist stated, ``In conclusion I think you qualify from a
visual perspective for line item 4 for driving a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Anderson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 45 years,
accumulating 135,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 45
years, accumulating 45,000 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.
Harjot S. Aujla
Mr. Aujla, 45, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
50. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``The
patient has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Aujla reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 22
years, accumulating 2.02 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.
Thomas B. Berger
Mr. Berger, 64, has central vision loss in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1981. The visual acuity in his right eye is hand
motion, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015,
his optometrist stated, ``He presented with a history of trauma to this
right eye in May of 1981. . . It is my opinion that if Mr. Berger has
been operating a commercial vehicle since 1981 he is definitely capable
of doing so today.'' Mr. Berger reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 45 years, accumulating 360,000 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.
Jay E. Biggers
Mr. Biggers, 74, has had a corneal scar and transplant 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 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``I certify that in my medical opinion, he has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Biggers reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 33 years, accumulating 2.81 million 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.
Timothy A. Bohling
Mr. Bohling, 59, has had phthisis bulbi 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 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I believe that Mr. Bohling has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks of a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Bohling reported that he has driven straight trucks for
1.5 years, accumulating 30,000 miles. He holds an operator's license
from Colorado. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Brian M. Bowman
Mr. Bowman, 54, has had a central retinal detachment in his right
eye since 2005. The visual acuity in his right eye is hand motion, and
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist stated, ``Visual Acuity unaided was: right: hand motion,
left: 20/20, Best corrected acuity was: right: hand motion, left: 20/
20+ Color vision is normal to red, green and amber, In my opinion,
patient has the ability to drive a car or commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Bowman reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years,
accumulating 216,000 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.
Gary Bozowski
Mr. Bozowski, 65, 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, 20/70. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``Given these findings, I do believe Mr. Bozowski had
sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bozowski
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating
600,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years,
accumulating one million 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.
Timothy V. Burke
Mr. Burke, 64, has had bullous keratopathy and scarring in his 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 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``I referred him to a corneal surgical specialist
for further evaluation due to a condition that is beyond my scope of
practice. . .Therefore, my records have been updated to indicate,
because of the specialist's statement, that `Mr. Burke should be
cleared to drive a commercial vehicle on the interstate.''' Mr. Burke
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for three
years, accumulating 360,000 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.
Timothy J. Burleson
Mr. Burleson, 57, has had central pigment epithelial atrophy in his
right eye since 2012. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his
ophthalmologist stated, ``I do think that Mr. Burleson has the vision
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Burleson reported that
he has driven tractor-trailer combinations
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for 27 years, accumulating 877,500 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 J. Burns
Mr. Burns, 36, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/80.
Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``He has a
longstanding history of amblyopia in his left eye. . .In my opinion,
Mr. Burns meets the requirements to perform safe driving tasks while
operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Burns reported that he has driven
straight trucks for two years, accumulating 24,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating 450,000 miles. He holds
a Class DA CDL from Kentucky. 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 9 mph in a school zone.
Richard A. Congdon, Jr.
Mr. Congdon, 58, has had a macular scar in his left eye since 2009.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
400. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr
[sic] Congdon has a long history of central vision loss in the left eye
but he has full peripheral vision in both, so a CDL vision restriction
waiver is requested.'' Mr. Congdon reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 18 years, accumulating 4,500 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 18 years, accumulating 450,000 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.
James E. Copp
Mr. Copp, 54, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/25.
Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I feel Mr.
Copp has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Copp reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 560,000 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.
Jose C. Costa
Mr. Costa, 41, 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 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Has
sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Costa reported
that he has driven straight trucks for three years, accumulating 6,000
miles. He holds an operator's license from Washington. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Thomas P. Davidson
Mr. Davidson, 50, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due
to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an
examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr. Davidson is a
monocular patient who has sufficient vision in his right eye to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Davidson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 32 years,
accumulating 272,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 18
years, accumulating 54,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New
Jersey. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash, to
which he contributed by failing to secure his load, and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Mark Davis
Mr. Davis, 51, has a cataract in his right eye due to a traumatic
incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``This is to certify that in my medical opinion his
vision is sufficient without corrective lenses to safely operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Davis reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 27 years, accumulating 175,500 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.
Stephen W. Deminie
Mr. Deminie, 60, has had central serous retinopathy causing a
macular scar in his right eye since 1997. The visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/60, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Patient has operated a
commercial vehicle safely with current visual deficiency, so I feel he
has sufficient vision to continue to do so.'' Mr. Deminie reported that
he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years, accumulating
3.12 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Texas. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Brad M. Donald
Mr. Donald, 41, 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 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is
my opinion that Mr. Donald has sufficient vision to perform driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Donald reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 600,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating
200,000 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.
Robert L. Ecker
Mr. Ecker, 56, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is hand motion, and in his left eye,
20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr.
Eckles [sic] has a longstanding decrease in vision in the right eye
that has been reported stable for many years. My impression is that the
condition should remain as it is for years to come. He currently drives
the type of equipment that he is applying for a federal license to
drive, so, it is reasonable to assume that he can continue to safely
operate commercial vehicles.'' Mr. Ecker reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 750,000 miles. He holds an
operator's license from Maryland. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and two convictions for moving violations in a
CMV; in one incident he exceeded the speed limit by 15 mph; in the
other he disregarded a highway sign.
John A. Gartner
Mr. Gartner, 60, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``It is my medical opinion that John has sufficient vision to
perform his driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Gartner reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years,
accumulating 300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 20
years, accumulating
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1.2 million 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.
Brian W. Gillund
Mr. Gillund, 48, has had optic atrophy in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``U.S. Department of Transportation. . .Due to the
fact that Brian can see 20/20 in his right eye and peripheral vision is
120 degrees with both eyes, he is able to operate and automobile or
truck legally under Minnesota Law.'' Mr. Gillund reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 27 years, accumulating 135,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 27 years, accumulating 1.35 million
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.
Glenn F. Gorsuch
Mr. Gorsuch, 52, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye due
to a traumatic incident in 2009. The visual acuity in his right eye is
counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination
in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr. Gorsuch is monocular,
meaning that he is seeing through only one eye with any level of
quality, and that this eye has a full 120 degree visual field by
Humphrey Visual field perimetry. . .I hope that this can be of
assistance in the continuation of his passing of his CDL license.'' Mr.
Gorsuch reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 33
years, accumulating 3.43 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.
Keith N. Hall
Mr. Hall, 58, has had complete loss of vision in his left eye since
2010. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
no light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``As his visual function is stable for the last several years,
it is of my opinion that Mr. Hall has sufficient vision to perform the
tasks required by a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hall reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 2.5 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.
Steven E. Hayes
Mr. Hayes, 57, has had a prosthetic left eye since childhood. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, no light
perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``Steven Hayes does indeed have sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hayes
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating
950,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 23 years,
accumulating 230,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Francisco Hernandez, Jr.
Mr. Hernandez, 48, 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 2015, his optometrist stated,
``He show normal color vision, with no defects, is able to recognize
the colors of traffic control signals and devices and has sufficient
vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hernandez reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 350,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 650,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Mexico. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving
violation in a CMV; he failed to yield to a traffic control device.
Mervin M. Hershberger
Mr. Hershberger, 25, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic
incident in 2010. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light
perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I certify that in my medical
opinion Mr. Mervin Hershberger has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Hershberger reported that he has driven straight trucks for six years,
accumulating 72,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for six
years, accumulating 72,000 miles. He holds a Class ABCD CDL from
Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash, for
which he was not cited and to which he did not contribute, and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Dean M. Hobson
Mr. Hobson, 61, has a macula scar of posterior pole and a mature
cataract in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1972. The
visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``Formal color vision testing using Ishihara plates is normal
and I feel the patient can recognized red, green and amber and it is my
medical opinion that he has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hobson reported
that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 23 years,
accumulating 1.38 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.
Timmy R. Holley
Mr. Holley, 59, has had refractive 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 2014, his optometrist stated,
``With corrective lenses Timothy has sufficient vision to perform
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Holley
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 22 years, accumulating
66,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 23 years,
accumulating 23,000 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.
David E. Hopson
Mr. Hopson, 50, has had vein occlusion in his left eye since 2006.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
200. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my
opinion, Mr. Hopson is completely capable of operating commercial
equipment/machinery both on and off the highway.''
Mr. Hopson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25
years, accumulating 2.5 million miles, tractor-trailer combinations for
25 years, accumulating 3.75 million miles, and buses for one year,
accumulating 75,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Texas. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Amos S. Hostetter, Jr.
Mr. Hostetter, 58, has had Coat's exudative and retinopathy in his
left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his
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right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, 20/125. Following an
examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my professional
opinion, Amos has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hostetter 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 Ohio. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Isadore Johnson, Jr.
Mr. Johnson, 73, has decreased vision in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is
20/400, and in his left eye, 20/30. Following an examination in 2015,
his ophthalmologist stated, ``He has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Johnson reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 53 years, accumulating 212,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 55 years, accumulating
990,000 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.
William J. Kelly
Mr. Kelly, 59, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is light perception, and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``In my opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Kelly reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 34 years, accumulating 1.97 million miles.
He holds a Class B CDL from Connecticut. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Stephen C. Linardos
Mr. Linardos, 52, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due
to a traumatic incident in 2011. The visual acuity in his right eye is
20/25, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an
examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I
Robert W. Jacey, MD certify in my medical opinion that Mr. Stephen
Linardos does have sufficient vision in right eye to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Linardos
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 27 years, accumulating
1.79 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 27 years,
accumulating 3.24 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.
Daniel C. Linares
Mr. Linares, 59, has had glaucoma in his left eye since 2005. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light
perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``VA is sufficient for a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Linares reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 16 years, accumulating 506,880 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.
Ray J. Liner
Mr. Liner, 62, has had macular scar 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 ophthalmologist
stated, ``I feel Mr. Liner has adequate vision to drive a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Liner reported that he has driven straight trucks for 44
years, accumulating 114,400 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from
Louisana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Robert E. Mayers
Mr. Mayers, 58, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye
is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Right eye is prosthetic
since injury at age 4 years old. . .He has adapted well to the
condition. In my medical opinion, this patient is capable of driving a
commercial vehicle safely.''
Mr. Mayers reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40
years, accumulating 400,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 30
years, accumulating 150,000 miles, and buses for 40 years, accumulating
400,000 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.
Kraig P. Middleton
Mr. Middleton, 66, has had a Lasik surgery complication in his left
eye since 2008. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his
left eye, 20/60. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``To whom it may concern,
Kraig Middleton, having an uncorrected visual acuity of 20/25 OU,
should be very capable of operating a commercial/passenger motor
vehicle based on his visual acuity.'' Mr. Middleton reported that he
has driven buses for four years, accumulating 39,996 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.
James G. Miles
Mr. Miles, 36, has had optic atrophy in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``Mr. Miles has sufficient vision to perform the
driving task required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Miles
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating
900,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Tennessee. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Rogelio Rocha Monjaraz
Mr. Monjaraz, 56, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due
to a traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right
eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an
examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is my medical opinion
that Mr. Rocha has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to continue to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Monjaraz
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating
240,000 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.
Pablo R. Murillo
Mr. Murillo, 32, has had a chorioretinal scar and Coat's disease 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 2015, his
ophthalmologist stated, ``His right eye testing showed Within [sic]
normal limits with good reliability and visual field defects. I see no
contraindication with him driving a commercial vehicle and he is
obtaining a federal waiver.'' Mr. Murillo reported that he has driven
straight trucks for four years, accumulating 72,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for nine months, accumulating 18,750 miles. He
holds a
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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.
Wayne Nicolaisen
Mr. Nicolaisen, 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, 20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``Wayne Nicolaisen has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Nicolaisen reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 42 years, accumulating 2.73
million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 41 years,
accumulating 2.67 million 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.
John R. Ogno
Mr. Ogno, 45, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye since
1982. 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, ``He
has sufficient vision to qualify for a commercial vehicle license.''
Mr. Ogno reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years,
accumulating 375,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from New Jersey. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Richard A. Parker II
Mr. Parker, 24, has had optic neuropathy and a retinal scar 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 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``I believe that Richard Parker has sufficient
vision to safely drive and operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Parker
reported that he has driven straight trucks for two years, accumulating
30,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for two years,
accumulating 60,000 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.
Vincent E. Perkins
Mr. Perkins, 56, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1980. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in
his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2015,
his ophthalmologist stated, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Perkins
continues to maintain normal full vision in his right eye; that his
condition has been stable for decades; and he continues to have
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Perkins reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 23 years, accumulating 690,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL
from Massachusetts. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
John R. Price
Mr. Price, 36, has had aphakic, penetrating keratoplasy and
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 2015, his optometrist stated, ``He has been driving a
commercial vehicle for 13 years with the use of right eye; and same
vision and fields for 13 years.'' Mr. Price reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 13 years, accumulating 118,300 miles. He holds an
operator's license from Arkansas. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Francis D. Reginald, Jr.
Mr. Reginald, 45, 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/
70. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my
medical opinion, Francis has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Reginald reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 19 years, accumulating 66,500
miles. He holds a Class B CDL from New Jersey. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Juan A. Rodriguez
Mr. Rodriguez, 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, 20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``It is in my medical opinion that Juan has sufficient visual abilities
to safely operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Rodriguez reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 23 years, accumulating 276,000 miles.
He holds a Class D CDL from Connecticut. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Roger D. Rogers
Mr. Rogers, 43, has had a macular scar and aphakia in his left eye
due to a traumatic incident in 2012. The visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in
2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Rogers should have sufficient
vision to operate a commercial vehicle equipped with side mirrors.''
Mr. Rogers reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations
for 18.5 years, accumulating 1.8 million 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.
Robert E. Rohrer
Mr. Rohrer, 74, has retinal scarring in his left eye due to measles
in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his
left eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``Because Mr. Rohrer has been without significant
vision in his left eye most of his life, I feel that it does not
interfere in his ability to drive a limousine professionally and has
sufficient vision and visual field to perform his driving tasks.'' Mr.
Rohrer reported that he has driven buses for seven years, accumulating
52,500 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. Roth
Mr. Roth, 50, has had complete loss of vision in his left eye since
2008. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
hand motion. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated,
``In my opinion, due to his adaptation to his condition and that the
condition is stable, David Roth has sufficient vision to perform
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle as long as his
vehicle has mirrors on the driver and passenger sides.'' Mr. Roth
reported that he has driven straight trucks for four years,
accumulating 180,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 25
years, accumulating 1.25 million 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.
James O. Russell, Jr.
Mr. Russell, 57, has had amblyopia and optic nerve coloboma in his
right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his
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right eye is 20/250, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Russell has
functioned all his life relying solely on the vision in his left eye to
compensate for the vision in the right eye. He has been driving a
commercial vehicle for over 20 years with no accidents, which would
indicate he has sufficient vision to perform the tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Russell reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 600,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 3.4 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.
Ronald B. Salter
Mr. Salter, 54, has had a traumatic cataract, secondary glaucoma,
and 30 prism diopter exotrope in his right eye since 1979. The visual
acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye,
20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I
believe that Mr. Ronald has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Salter reported that he
has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 2.55
million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Mississippi. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Michael J. Schmelzle
Mr. Schmelzle, 55, has had a retinal scar in his left eye since
1979. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
20/1200. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In
my medical opinion, Michael has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Schmelzle
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating
100,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years,
accumulating 87,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Kansas. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Ralph J. Schmitt
Mr. Schmitt, 61, has had amblyopia and open angle glaucoma 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
ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion, his vision is adequate
to perform driving tasks required to operative [sic] a commercial
vehicle as he has done in the past.'' Mr. Schmitt reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 44 years, accumulating 220,000 miles. He
holds an operator's license from Colorado. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Charles D. Theademan
Mr. Theademan, 40, 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, 20/50. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``Charles Theademan has been driving interstate commercial
vehicles successfully for 13 years. . .His visual acuity with
spectacles is 20/50+2 OS due to refractive amblyopia.'' Mr. Theademan
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 12 years,
accumulating 1.2 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.
Dwight Tullis
Mr. Tullis, 62, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye since
1987. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in
his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``In my medical opinion he has sufficient vision to drive a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Tullis reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 25 years, accumulating 500,000 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.
Arnulfo J. Valenzuela
Mr. Valenzuela, 41, has had a macular hole 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 2015, his optometrist stated,
``It is my medical opinion that this non-progressive macular hole has
been there for many years and that he has sufficient vision to perform
the tasks to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Valenzuela reported that
he has driven straight trucks for five years, accumulating 475,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 11 years, accumulating 1.1
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.
Danny L. Watson
Mr. Watson, 49, has had 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 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my
opinion, Mr. Watson does have sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Watson reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 29 years, accumulating 1.16
million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for two years,
accumulating 10,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Tennessee. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Lorenzo A. Williams
Mr. Williams, 52, 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 2015, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``It is my medical opinion that Lorenzo Williams has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle with a large rearview mirror and commercial left and right side
mirrors.'' Mr. Williams reported that he has driven straight trucks for
30 years, accumulating 1.2 million miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 30 years, accumulating 2.7 million miles. He holds a
Class CA CDL from Delaware. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
William E. Zezulka
Mr. Zezulka, 68, has had a cancerous tumor in his left eye since
2005. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``In my professional medical opinion, William Zezulka's visual
capabilities are sufficient to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Zezulka reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 52 years, accumulating 1.06 million miles, and
buses for nine years, accumulating 135,000 miles. He holds a Class B
CDL from Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows non
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.
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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 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-2015-0056 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-2015-0056 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.
Issued on: September 25, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-24926 Filed 9-30-15; 8:45 am]
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