Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision |
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Larry W. Minor
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
November 2, 2015
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 211 (Monday, November 2, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67476-67480]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-27882]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0070]
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 36 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 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-2015-0070 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: Christine A. Hydock, 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
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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 36 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
Raymond H. Annis
Mr. Annis, 72, has had pseudophakia and macular degeneration in his
right eye since 2013. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and
in his left eye, 20/40. Following an examination in 2015, his
ophthalmologist stated, ``The above mentioned are the results of his
testing, Given these results, it is my medical opinion that he has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Annis reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 2 years, accumulating 30,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 29 years, accumulating 3.48 million 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.
Joseph A. Basista
Mr. Basista, 51, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my
opinion, Mr. Basista has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Basista reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 26 years, accumulating 130,000 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.
James T. Bauer
Mr. Bauer, 76, has had a retinal vein occlusion in his left eye
since 1994. 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, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Bauer has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Bauer reported that he has driven straight trucks for 37 years,
accumulating 444,000 miles. He holds a Class BM CDL from Pennsylvania.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Duane W. Brzuchalski
Mr. Brzuchalski, 55, has had a chronic retinal detachment in his
left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in
2015, his optometrist stated, ``It is my medical opinion that Duane
Brzuchalski has sufficient vision and visual ability to safely operate
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Brzuchalski reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 450,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 24 years, accumulating 1.68 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Arizona. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
John D. Burns Jr.
Mr. Burns, 51, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left eye, counting
fingers. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated,
``He has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Burns reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 660,000 miles. He holds an
operator's license from New York. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Stephen J. Calandrino
Mr. Calandrino, 59, 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, 20/25. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``He undoubtedly has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks needed to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Calandrino reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 300,000
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.
Randall S. Canedy
Mr. Canedy, 63, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my
opinion when wearing his glasses Mr. Canedy has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Canedy reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for
31 years, accumulating 1.4 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.
Rufus A. Dennis
Mr. Dennis, 68, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to
a traumatic incident at birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is
20/25, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an
examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``External examination of
Mr. Dennis' left eye revealed that the cornea in his left eye is
opacified, his pupil is irregular, miotic, and displaced infero-nasally
. . . Mr. Dennis stated that he has had a commercial drivers [sic]
license for at least 30-35 years with this condition. I see no reason
why he shouldn't be granted his health card at the present time.'' Mr.
Dennis reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years,
accumulating 480,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Tennessee. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
David Diamond
Mr. Diamond, 44, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ``In my opinion, David has sufficient vision to perform driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Diamond reported that he has driven straight trucks for 22
years, accumulating 77,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Illinois.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
David D. Frey
Mr. Frey, 71, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50,
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and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, this patient has sufficient vision
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Frey reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 1 million miles. He holds an
operator's license from Florida. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Jason T. Glaude
Mr. Glaude, 41, has had a partial coloboma of optic nerve in his
left eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and
in his left eye, 20/50. Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``Jason certainly satisfies the requirements to
legally drive and operate a commercial vehicle and his reduced acuity
in the left eye is stable and poses no risks.'' Mr. Glaude reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 750,000
miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Maine. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Patrick Griffin
Mr. Griffin, 39, 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, ``In my opinion he does have good enough vision, visual fields,
and visual sensory functioning to safely operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Griffin reported that he has driven straight trucks for
18 years, accumulating 1.7 million miles. He holds an operator's
license from Oklahoma. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Roger J. Hansen
Mr. Hansen, 60, has had a branch retinal artery occlusion in his
left eye since 2005. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and
in his left eye, 20/150. Following an examination in 2015, his
ophthalmologist stated, ``In the doctor's medical opinion, Mr. Hansen
has perfect vision and visual function in his right eye to drive safely
and he has been driving safely in the past 10 years with some deficit
in his left eye . . . If he has been granted to operate commercial
vehicles in the past, I do not see a reason to not grant him to do so
now.'' Mr. Hansen reported that he has driven straight trucks for 14
years, accumulating 1.19 million miles. He holds an operator's license
from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one
crash, to which he did not contribute and for which he was not cited,
and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded the
speed limit by 11 mph.
Elvin M. Hursh
Mr. Hursh, 71, has had a prosthetic right eye since 1995. 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, Mr. Hursh has the acuity, visual field, and color
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Hursh reported that he has driven straight trucks for 9
years, accumulating 27,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from
Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Tommy R. Jefferies
Mr. Jefferies, 48, 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, 20/200. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Jefferies has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Jefferies reported that he has driven straight trucks for 19 years,
accumulating 741,000 miles. He holds a Class E CDL from Florida. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Jeffrey A. Keefer
Mr. Keefer, 53, has a corneal scar 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, 20/15. Following an examination
in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Keefer
has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks associated with
driving a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Keefer reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 36 years, accumulating 162,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 99,000 miles. He holds
a Class D CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Dale R. Knuppel
Mr. Knuppel, 60, has had macular edema in his right eye since 2004.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/150, and in his left eye, 20/
30. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I
hereby certify that in my medical opinion, the applicant has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to safely operate a
commercial motor vehicle (CMV).'' Mr. Knuppel reported that he has
driven tractor-trailer combinations for 39 years, accumulating 1.76
million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado. 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 14 mph.
James J. Kopesky
Mr. Kopesky, 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, no
light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``I certify that in my professional opinion, Mr. James Kopesky
has sufficient vision to perfom [sic] the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Kopesky reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 1.875 million miles. He
holds an operator's license from Wisconsin. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Richard W. Korthanke
Mr. Korthanke, 61, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye
since 2013. 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, ``Richard has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Korthanke reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 42,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 14 years, accumulating 70,000
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.
William E. Leimkuehler
Mr. Leimkuehler, 63, 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, 20/1250. Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``His vision is clear and sufficient to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Leimkuehler reported that he has driven straight trucks for 28 years,
accumulating 1.4 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 14
years, accumulating 980,000 miles. He holds a Class AM1
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CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one
crash, to which he contributed to by unsafe starting, and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Michael R. Letson
Mr. Letson, 54, has had complete loss of vision in his right eye
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception,
and in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2015, his
ophthalmologist stated, ``He has 130 degrees of vision in the left eye,
and it is my opinion that Mr. Letson has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Letson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 4 years,
accumulating 96,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jose A. Marco
Mr. Marco, 50, has had amblyopia secondary to a mild corneal
leukoma 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 ophthalmologist stated, ``He does have
amblyopia in his right eye which accounts for the visual loss secondary
to a mild corneal leukoma . . . This suggests he should not be denied a
commercial driver's license with the appropriate considerations listed
above.'' Mr. Marco reported that he has driven straight trucks for 29
years, accumulating 1.51 million miles, tractor-trailer combinations
for 29 years, accumulating 1.51 million miles, and buses for 15 years,
accumulating 150,000 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.
Cole W. McLaughlin
Mr. McLaughlin, 27, has complications due to fibrovascular ingrowth
in his left eye due to a traumatic incident in 2011. 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, I do believe he has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. McLaughlin
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating
1,250 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating
40,000 miles, and buses for 5 years, accumulating 500 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from South Dakota. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Javier R. Morales
Mr. Morales, 48, has had a macular scar in his right eye since
2000. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``In my opinion he has sufficient vision to preform driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Morales reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 23 years, accumulating 460,000
miles. He holds a Class B CDL from California. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Clarence L. Ogle
Mr. Ogle, 63, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye since
birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/300, and in his left
eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``It is my opinion that refractive amblyopia for Mr. Ogle does not
affect his ability to drive. I think he can perform the task of
operating a commercial vehicle without restriction.'' Mr. Ogle reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 45 years, accumulating 562,500
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 18 years, accumulating 1.26
million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from South Dakota. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Roy A. Quesada
Mr. Quesada, 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 2015, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``Based on these findings and in my experience as a physician,
he has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Quesada
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 21 years, accumulating
210,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 21 years,
accumulating 210,000 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.
Rafael Quintero
Mr. Quintero, 51, has had 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, ``He does perceive
light and balance through the eye and is capable of a binocular field
and should perform adequately as a truck driver.'' Mr. Quintero
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating
15,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 18 years,
accumulating 2.25 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. 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
percent or more.
Clark M. Robinson
Mr. Robinson, 63, has had macular degeneration in his left eye
since 2010. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his
left eye, hand motion. Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``It is my opinion at this time, that Mr. Robinson
has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Robinson reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 1.2 million miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating 2 million
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.
Donald L. Schoendienst
Mr. Schoendienst, 61, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated
that Mr. Schoendienst does have sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a CMV. Mr. Schoendienst reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 165,000 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.
Wesley C. Slattery
Mr. Slattery, 49, has had anisotropic 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, ``I feel he does have sufficient vision to perform all driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Slattery reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 37 years, accumulating 259,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 22 years,
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accumulating 308,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Kansas.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
James J. Slemmer, Jr.
Mr. Slemmer, 73, 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, ``I, Lou Mastrian OD, certify that James
Slemmer has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle based on the findings from his examination
on May 7, 2015.'' Mr. Slemmer reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 54 years, accumulating 350,000 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.
Jeffrey W. Smith
Mr. Smith, 68, has had Best disease in the macula of his right eye
since 2002. 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, ``It appears to be stable in both eyes at this time. It appears
he is doing fine at this time and would be able to drive a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven buses for 5 years,
accumulating 12,500 miles. He holds a Class C CDL from North Carolina.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Mark R. Stevens
Mr. Stevens, 56, has aniridia, bullous keratopathy, aphakia, and
exotropia 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, 20/15. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Stevens has sufficient visual function to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Stevens reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations
for 30 years, accumulating 1.5 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.
Kevin A. Szafranski
Mr. Szafranski, 33, has a retinal detachment in his right eye due
to a traumatic incident in 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 medical opinion, Kevin has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Szafranski reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 31,200 miles. He holds a
Class B CDL from North Dakota. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Gerry W. Talbott
Mr. Talbott, 53, 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, ``In
my medical opinion, Mr. Talbott has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Talbott
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating
3.5 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years,
accumulating 1.25 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Virginia.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Raymond W. Teemer
Mr. Teemer, 31, has hypertropia and exotropia 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, 20/400. Following an examination in
2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In summary, this patient is a
monocular status patient, and has been operating a commercial vehicle
for five years without incident.'' Mr. Teemer reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 4.5 years, accumulating 42,750 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.
III. Public Participation and Request for Comments
FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and
related materials.
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Issued on: October 22, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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