[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 189 (Tuesday, September 30, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58856-58860]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-23238]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0296]
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 33 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 October 30, 2014. 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-2014-0296 using any of the
following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket numbers for this notice. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below
for further information.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365
days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard
or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting
comments on-line.
Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on January
17, 2008 (73 FR 3316).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, R.N., Chief, Medical
Programs Division, (202) 366-4001, [email protected], 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 33 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
Terry A. Adler
Mr. Adler, 38, 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 2014, his optometrist stated, ``His right
eye is slightly amblyopic. He should have no problems operating and
continuing to operate a CMV.'' Mr. Adler reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating 180,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 18 years, accumulating 900,000 miles. He holds
a Class A3 CDL from South Dakota. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Richard J. Beck
Mr. Beck, 57, has had a macular scar and histoplasmosis in his left
eye since 2004. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his
left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Richard J. Beck has completed the
above test acurately [sic], and is able to safley [sic] perform the
driving task required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Beck
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 28 years, accumulating
728,000 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.
Avis C. Bell
Mr. Bell, 72, has had a retinal detachment and glaucoma in his
right eye since 2003. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light
perception, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an
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examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I feel the patients
[sic] vision in his left eye is sufficient to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bell reported that he
has driven buses for 3 years, accumulating 19,500 miles. He holds a
chauffer's license from Indiana. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Jeffrey L. Bendix
Mr. Bendix, 44, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist stated, ``In my
medical opinion Jeff Bendix has significant vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bendix
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating
125,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years,
accumulating 15,000 miles. He holds a Class C3 CDL from South Dakota.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Edward L. Bon
Mr. Bon, 42, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye
is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion, his
vision is sufficient to perform his driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bon reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 6 years, accumulating 90,000 miles. He holds a chauffer's
license from Louisiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
William L. Brady
Mr. Brady, 57, has had refractive amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/150. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated,
``In my opinion William has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Brady reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 17 years, accumulating 42,500
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.
Marty R. Brewster
Mr. Brewster, 31, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his left
eye, 20/10. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated,
``Mr. Brewster was seen in my office on July 11, 2014 for an exam to
evaluate his vision for renewal of his commercial driver's license . .
. Mr. Brewster is capable of driving any motor vehicle in my
professional opinion.'' Mr. Brewster reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 135,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 67,500 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.
John M. Brown
Mr. Brown, 50, has had histoplasmosis in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ``It is in my professional opinion that Mr. Brown has
sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Brown reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 7 years, accumulating 72,800 miles. He holds an operator's
license from Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Robert M. Cassell, Jr.
Mr. Cassell, 46, has had central serous retinopathy in his left eye
since 2007. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his
left eye, 20/80. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ``In my medical opinion, Robert Cassell has sufficient vision
to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Cassell reported that he has driven straight trucks for
28 years, accumulating 700,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 20 years, accumulating 600,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Henry L. Chrestensen, Sr.
Mr. Chrestensen, 58, has enucleation 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, no light perception. Following an examination
in 2013, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion as a board
certified ophthalmologist, I believe you have sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required in operating a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Chrestensen reported that he has driven straight trucks for 1 year,
accumulating 45,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 35
years, accumulating 3.68 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.
Charles D. Cohoon
Mr. Cohoon, 67, has a macular scar in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident during birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is
20/200, and in his left eye, 20/20. Mr. Cohoon reported that he has
driven buses for 4 years, accumulating 4,000 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.
Jack M. Conklin
Mr. Conklin, 60, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30 and in his left eye,
counting fingers. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Conklin has sufficient vision to continue
performing the driving of a commercial vehicle, which he has done for
decades.'' Mr. Conklin reported that he has driven straight trucks for
40 years, accumulating 800,000 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.
Michael E. Cummins
Mr. Cummins, 66, has a macular scar in his left eye due to a
traumatic incident at birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20, and in his left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Michael Cummins has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Cummins reported that he has driven straight trucks for
50 years, accumulating 600,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 35 years, accumulating 1.75 million 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.
Dave J. Eckert
Mr. Eckert, 44, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
visual acuity
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in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/70. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion
Dave Eckert has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Eckert reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 11 years, accumulating 22,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 11 years, accumulating 451,000 miles.
He holds a Class AM1 CDL from California. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Sanford L. Goodwin
Mr. Goodwin, 51, has had central suppression consistent with
amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/300, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Patient visual
deficiency is stable and I feel that Mr. Goodwin has sufficient vision
to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Goodwin reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 6 years, accumulating 75,000 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.
Tonia L. Graves
Ms. Graves, 38, has had strabismic amblyopia in her left eye since
birth. The visual acuity in her right eye is 20/20, and in her left
eye, 20/60. Following an examination in 2014, her optometrist stated,
``It is my professional opinion that Ms. Graves is capable of
performing all driving tasks and is safe to operate a commercial
vehicle. Although I did recommend a pair of distance glasses for Ms.
Graves, the prescription is not high enough to warrant it being a
requirement for her driving.'' Ms. Graves reported that she has driven
buses for 6.5 years, accumulating 71,500 miles. She holds an operator's
license from Arizona. Her driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Gregory S. Hatten
Mr. Hatten, 57, has had a macular scar due to a bacterial infection
in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is
20/400, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014,
his optometrist stated, ``I certify that Mr. Greg Hatten has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Hatten reported that he has driven straight trucks for
36 years, accumulating 720,000 miles. He holds an operator's license
from Louisiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jason P. Jones
Mr. Jones, 44, has had vision loss due to end stage maculopathy
from toxoplasmosis in his right eye since childhood. The visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``I do certify that, in my
medical opinion, Mr. Jones does have sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Jones
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating
110,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Indiana. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows one crash, for which he was not
cited, and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jason R. King
Mr. King, 34, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye since
1998. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
20/400. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``In
my medical opinion, based on his testing and 13 years without incident,
I believe Mr. King has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. King reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 12 years, accumulating 6,000 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.
Theodore J. Laycock
Mr. Laycock, 68, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to
a traumatic incident in 1972. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination
in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical opinion, patient
has been monocular since 1972. Has excellent vision OD with normal
field and is able to preform [sic] the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Laycock reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 51 years, accumulating 1.28 million miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 11 years, accumulating 132,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Massachusetts. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Thomas J. Long III
Mr. Long, 45, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, 20/
150. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated,
``Lifelong deficiency of vision in the left eye. There is no evidence
of progression . . . He seems to be able to operate a commercial
vehicle in state for many years and has had the ability to do the same
task interstate in the past, before he allowed his waiver to lapse.
Thus in my opinion there is no change that would have reduced or
eliminate [sic] that ability which he has shown evidence of having in
the past.'' Mr. Long reported that he has driven straight trucks for 27
years, accumulating 1.62 million miles. He holds a Class B CDL from
Maryland. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
two convictions for moving violations in a CMV; in one instance he
exceeded the speed limit by 18 mph; in another instance, he was using a
hand-held telephone while operating a moving vehicle.
Marcus E. Manson
Mr. Manson, 35, 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 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In
my opinion, patient's vision of 30/30 [sic] in the right eye and 20/200
in the left eye is stable and should be sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Manson reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 6 years, accumulating 9,000 miles. He holds an operator's
license from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Thomas J. McClure
Mr. McClure, 61, has had central retinal artery occlusion in his
right eye since 1998. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light
perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
2014, his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Tom has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. McClure reported that he has driven straight trucks for
33 years, accumulating 412,500 miles. He holds an operator's license
from Iowa. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
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Steven W. Miller
Mr. Miller, 61, has had amblyopia and exotropia in his left eye
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his
left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ``I, Michael G. Bonner, OD certify that Steve Miller has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Miller reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 12 years, accumulating 600,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 10 years, accumulating 10,000 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.
Aaron F. Naylor
Mr. Naylor, 31, has enucleation 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, no light perception. Following an examination in 2014,
his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr. Naylor may resume his commercial
driving duties. He has no visual restriction.'' Mr. Naylor reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 45,000
miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating 625,000
miles, and buses for 1 year, accumulating 4,000 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.
Billy R. O'Guynn
Mr. O'Guynn, 48, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to
a traumatic incident during birth. The visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an
examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Based on my
examination, I consider that Mr. O'Guynn has sufficient vision and
visual function to perform the tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle without restriction.'' Mr. O'Guynn reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 210,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 2.06 million miles. He
holds a Class AMV CDL from Alabama. His driving record for the last 3
years shows one crash, for which he was not cited, and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Walter B. Peltier
Mr. Peltier, 67, has had strabismic amblyopia in his left eye since
birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left
eye, 20/60. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated,
``In my medical opinion Walter Peltier has sufficient vision to perform
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Peltier
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 38 years,
accumulating 2.01 million miles. He holds an operator's license from
Arizona. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Gregory S. Rasnic
Mr. Rasnic, 43, has had a prosthetic right eye since childhood. The
visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``In my medical opinion, he does have sufficient vision in his
left eye according to current guidelines to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle for Interstate Commerce
[sic].'' Mr. Rasnic reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3
years, accumulating 57,600 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jimmy D. Renfroe
Mr. Renfroe, 27, has a cataract in his right eye due to a traumatic
incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is light
perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
2014, his optometrist stated, ``. . . in my medical opinion, Mr.
Renfroe has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Renfroe reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 121,800 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating 90,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Arkansas. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Sabahudin Sabic
Mr. Sabic, 46, has a prosthetic 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 2014,
his optometrist stated, ``I believe Mr. Sabic knows his own limitations
of both field of vision and depth perception, therefore yes he should
be granted a license to drive a semi.'' Mr. Sabic reported that he has
driven tractor-trailer combinations for 7 years, accumulating 140,000
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.
Klifford N. Siemens
Mr. Siemens, 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/
60. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``I see
no reason why Mr. Siemens wouldn't be able to operate a commercial
vehicle on the roadways as far as his eyes are concerned.'' Mr. Siemens
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating
20,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 11 years,
accumulating 440,000 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.
Aaron H. Walser
Mr. Walser, 45, has a retinal detachment in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1990. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
350, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist stated, ``Mr. Walser has had this visual defect for so long
that he has adapted very well to it and I do not believe that it will
impair his ability to operate a commercial vehicle, as he has been
operating one for 30 years or so.'' Mr. Walser reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 1.25 million miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 1.25
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.
John A. Workman
Mr. Workman, 44, has had strabismic 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 2014, his optometrist
stated, ``It is my impression that John Workman has sufficient vision
to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Workman reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2.5 years,
accumulating 120,000 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.
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III. Public Participation and Request for Comments
FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and
related materials.
Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
notice, indicate the specific section of this document to which each
comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online or by
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FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an
email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so the
Agency can contact you if it has questions regarding your submission.
To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and
put the docket number FMCSA-2014-0296 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
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of a third party and then submit. . If you submit your comments by mail
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2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you
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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
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as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov and
insert the docket number FMCSA-2014-0296 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 18, 2014.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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