Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision |
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Larry W. Minor
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
November 12, 2015
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 218 (Thursday, November 12, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70060-70065]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-28741]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0072]
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 40 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 December 14, 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-2015-0072 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://
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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: Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Programs Division, (202) 366-4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t.,
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 40 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
W. Adams
Mr. Adams, 57, 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 2015, his optometrist stated,
``If commercial drivers are allowed to drive monocularly. His right has
adequate acuity/color/side vision as any 60 year old eye is expected as
normal for age group.'' Mr. Adams reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 9 years, accumulating 144,000 miles, tractor-trailer
combinations for 13 years, accumulating 1.69 million miles, and buses
for 1 year, accumulating 5,000 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.
David R. Alford
Mr. Alford, 52, 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, ``Based
on my visual assessment Mr. Alford has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Alford
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating
72,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Utah. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Randy S. Asher
Mr. Asher, 59, has had aphakia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``That said, if his vision, visual fields, and color vision
tests as documented meet the criteria set forth by those with direct
knowledge of commercial vehicle operational visual requirements, then
he would seem to have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Asher reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 900,000 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.
Steven W. Barrows
Mr. Barrows, 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, 20/15. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``Mr. Barrows only has a left eye and has been monocular since
1961. In my opinion, he is safe to continue operating a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Barrows reported that he has driven straight trucks for
30 years, accumulating 97,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 1.5 years, accumulating 30,000 miles. He holds a Class A Commercial
Driver's License (CDL) from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Steven A. Blinco
Mr. Blinco, 60, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic incident in 1985. 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, ``The patient has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Blinco reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years,
accumulating 800,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 40
years, accumulating 3.2 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Montana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Charles W. Bradley
Mr. Bradley, 53, has had a macular toxoplasmosis scar 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, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Bradley has
sufficient vision to safely perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bradley reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 27 years, accumulating 54,000 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.
Ricky A. Bray
Mr. Bray, 61, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1974. 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, ``It is my opinion, based on the minimum
requirements, Ricky Bray has sufficient vision to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Bray reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15
years, accumulating 1.88 million miles. He holds an operator's
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license from Arkansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Ryan M. Coelho
Mr. Coelho, 37, 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 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``The above findings reveal no significant visual difficulties
that will hinder Ryan's ability to perform all driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Coelho reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 19 years, accumulating 665,000 miles. He
holds an operator's license from Rhode Island. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Travis R. Cook
Mr. Cook, 44, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I believe
that Mr. Cook has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Cook reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 450 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.
Larry P. Davis
Mr. Davis, 68, has a phthisical cornea in his left eye due to a
traumatic incident in 2010. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20, and in his left eye, light perception. Following an examination in
2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion, Larry has excellent
vision in his right eye and unfortunately because of an on the job
trauma has lost all useful vision in his left eye. Larry has a 50-year
history of commercial driving and 5 years of commercial driving since
his trauma, and has been accident free in the at time [sic].'' Mr.
Davis reported that he has driven straight trucks for 50 years,
accumulating 1.5 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 40
years, accumulating 200,000 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.
Donald S. Fries
Mr. Fries, 43, 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 stated, ``In my
opinion, I believe he is able to function well in his duties of driving
a truck. He has sufficient vision to perform these duties.'' Mr. Fries
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating
25,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years,
accumulating 137,500 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.
Kerrie K. Furbish
Ms. Furbish, 43, has had a retinal detachment in her right eye
since 1997. The visual acuity in her right eye is counting fingers, and
in her left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, her
optometrist stated, ``In summary, it is my opinion that Kerrie Furbish
has sufficient vision (in the left eye) to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Ms. Furbish reported that
she has driven buses for 6 years, accumulating 2,880 miles. She holds a
Class C CDL from Maine. Her driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jerry W. Gibson
Mr. Gibson, 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/
400. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr.
Gibson meets all requirements of vision to perform and operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gibson reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 51 years, accumulating 6.63 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.
Trevor H. Hilton
Mr. Hilton, 24, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
100. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``Patient has sufficient corrected vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hilton reported that he
has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating
90,000 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.
Michael D. Judy
Mr. Judy, 55, 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 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr.
Judy is amblyopic in his left eye, but in my professional opinion I see
no reason he cannot drive a commercial vehicle, especially in light of
the fact he has proven he can do so with a 16 year driving history with
no accidents on his record.'' Mr. Judy reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 16 years, accumulating 480,000 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.
Karen L. Kelly
Ms. Kelly, 44, has had optic atrophy in her left eye since birth.
The visual acuity in her right eye is 20/20, and in her left eye, 20/
400. Following an examination in 2015, her ophthalmologist stated, ``I
certify that Karen Kelly has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Ms. Kelly reported
that she has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 100,000
miles. She holds an operator's license from Delaware. Her driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Joel H. Kohagen
Mr. Kohagen, 57, 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 optometrist stated, ``I
[sic] my medical opinion, Joel has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Kohagen
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating
1.41 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years,
accumulating 40,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows 1 crash, for which he was not
cited and to which he did not contribute, and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Kelly K. Kremer
Mr. Kremer, 58, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1995. 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, ``In my medical opinion Mr. Kremer continues to
have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate
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commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Kremer reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 2 years, accumulating 100,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 38 years, accumulating 4.75 million 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.
Edward R. Lockhart
Mr. Lockhart, 46, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1990. 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, ``In my opinion, although he has is monocular
[sic], these tests show Mr. Lockhart has sufficient vision to perform
his driving tasks involved in operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Lockhart reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for
23 years, accumulating 575,000 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.
Joshua L. Marasek
Mr. Marasek, 34, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is HM, and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``Josh Marasek has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Marasek reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 11 years, accumulating 55,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 11 years, accumulating 1.1
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.
Rodolfo Martinez, Jr.
Mr. Martinez, 62, has had a macular scar in his right eye since
2009. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in his left
eye, 20/40. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated,
``In my opinion, Mr. Martinez has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Martinez
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12 years, accumulating
12,000 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.
Arthur J. McClintic
Mr. McClintic, 30, 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 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``In my opinion Arthur McClintic has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. McClintic reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years,
accumulating 102,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 5
years, accumulating 15,000 miles. He holds a chauffer's license from
Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Dale A. McCoy
Mr. McCoy, 53, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, 20/70.
Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my
opinion, Dale McCoy has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. McCoy reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 12 years, accumulating 306,000 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.
Gregory G. Miller
Mr. Miller, 51, 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 ophthalmologist stated, ``I believe he has
sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Miller reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 33 years, accumulating 2.15 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.
Zack E. Minielly
Mr. Minielly, 58, has optic nerve atrophy 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, hand motion. Following an examination in
2015, his optometrist stated, ``Old optic nerve atrophy secondary to
blunt trauma @ 14 years old . . . In my professional Opinion [sic] Mr.
Minielly has the ability to have a CDL.'' Mr. Minielly reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 1 million miles.
He holds a Class B CDL from Georgia. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Tobias G. Olsen
Mr. Olsen, 23, has had chronic optic neuropathy 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
ophthalmologist stated, ``The patient has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Olsen
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating
180,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 6 years, accumulating
60,000 miles. He holds a Class D license from New York. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Elroy Perkins
Mr. Perkins, 65, has complete loss of vision in his 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, ``Certifies that in his/her
medical opinion, you have sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle . . . Patient has
excellent vision out of right eye only, and is able to perform driving
tasks.'' Mr. Perkins reported that he has driven straight trucks for 11
years, accumulating 297,000 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.
Roy C. Rogers
Mr. Rogers, 50, has a prosthetic 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, ``In my medical opinion Mr. Rogers has
sufficient vision to perform the driving task required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Rogers reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 28 years, accumulating 308,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 24 years, accumulating 360,000 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.
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Michael P. Rydzinski
Mr. Rydzinski, 55, has had amblyopia and a color deficiency 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
ophthalmologist stated, ``Because Mr. Rydzinski was born with these two
conditions, I do believe he has made accommodations to drive a
commercial vehicle safely and would be able to see a traffic light
signal and be able to determine which is red, green, and yellow.'' Mr.
Rydzinski reported that he has driven straight trucks for 14 years,
accumulating 182,000 miles. He holds a chauffer's license from
Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Dale L. Schneider
Mr. Schneider, 51, has a corneal scar 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, 20/15. Following an
examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, I would
consider his vision to be sufficient to continue operating commercial
vehicles.'' Mr. Schneider reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 4 years, accumulating 1,600 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 10 years, accumulating 16,000 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.
Keith R. Seabaugh
Mr. Seabaugh, 60, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1983. 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, ``In my opinion that [sic] Mr. Keith
Seabaugh's visual deficiency is stable, and he has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial motor
vehicle, and that this condition will not adversely affect his ability
to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely as long as visual
correction is worn.'' Mr. Seabaugh reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 14 years, accumulating 210,000 miles, tractor-trailer
combinations for 1 year, accumulating 11,000 miles, and buses for 3
months, accumulating 7,500 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Robert G. Seils
Mr. Seils, 62, has a corneal scar 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, 20/200. Following an examination in 2015,
his optometrist stated, ``He has had a longstanding decrease in his
left eye due to a corneal scar at age 3 . . . I feel that he is safe to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Seils reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 936,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 936,000 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.
Randall C. Stephens
Mr. Stephens, 26, 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,
``I believe Randall Stephens has sufficient vision for driving a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Stephens reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating 75,000 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.
Dale L. Stewart
Mr. Stewart, 56, has had amblyopia secondary to exotropia 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, ``I believe this patient has sufficient vision to
operate a commercial vehicle on major interstates and road ways.'' Mr.
Stewart reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 38
years, accumulating 3.99 million miles. He holds a Class CA CDL from
Michigan. 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
improper lane use.
Warren S. Supulski
Mr. Supulski, 57, 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 optometrist stated,
``It is my opinion that Warren has sufficient vision to preform [sic]
the driving task required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Supulski reported that he has driven straight trucks for 22 years,
accumulating 220,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from North Carolina.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Paul J. Vines
Mr. Vines, 49, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left eye, 20/
200. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr.
Vines has shown sufficient vision for operating a commercial vehicle.
In my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks.'' Mr. Vines reported that he has driven straight trucks for 22
years, accumulating 220,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
12 years, accumulating 120,000 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.
Hany A. Wagieh
Mr. Wagieh, 40, has had 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 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my
medical opinion, the patient has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Wagieh
reported that he has driven buses for 8 years, accumulating 368,000
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.
Charles W. Williamson
Mr. Williamson, 74, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in his
left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``Mr. Williamson should have adequate visual acuity to meet the
requirements for a CDL.'' Mr. Williamson reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 200,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 50 years, accumulating 5.75 million miles. 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.
Gregory A. Woodward
Mr. Woodward, 65, 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 optometrist stated, ``In my
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medical opinion, Mr. Woodward's vision is sufficient for the vision
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Woodward reported that
he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 31 years, accumulating
3.19 million 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.
Alton R. Young III
Mr. Young, 47, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic incident in childhood. 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, ``I feel his vision is
adequate to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Young reported that he
has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years, accumulating
832,000 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.
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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-2015-0072 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-2015-0072 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: November 5, 2015
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2015-28741 Filed 11-10-15; 8:45 am]
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