[Federal Register: June 20, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 120)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket ID FMCSA-2008-0106]
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 68 individuals
for exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations. If granted, the exemptions would enable these
individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs)
in interstate commerce without meeting the Federal vision standard.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 21, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA-2008-0106 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.
Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket ID for
this Notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without change
to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading below.
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 the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19476). This information is
also available at http://Docketsinfo.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical
Programs, (202) 366-4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W64-224, Washington,
DC 20590-0001.
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Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
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 68 individuals listed in this
notice each have requested 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 the exemption will achieve
the required level of safety mandated by statute.
Qualifications of Applicants
Ronald G. Adams
Mr. Adams, age 58, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60
and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his
optometrist noted, ``In my professional opinion, Mr. Adams has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Adams reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 17 years, accumulating 204,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 4 years, accumulating 120,000 miles. He holds a Class
A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from West Virginia. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Catarino Aispuro
Mr. Aispuro, 39, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
injury sustained 18 years ago. The visual acuity in his right eye is
20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted,
``Catarino's vision is sufficient to perform the driving tasks
necessary to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Aispuro reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 11 years, accumulating 440,000 miles.
He holds a Class B CDL from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Edwin A. Betz
Mr. Betz, 58, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained in 1988. The visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``I
certify in my medical opinion that Mr. Betz has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Betz reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years,
accumulating 140,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations 15 years,
accumulating 90,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
James F. Brumberg
Mr. Brumberg, 57, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20
and in the left, 20/200. Following an examination in 2008, his
optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion, the above patient has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle''. Mr. Brumberg reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 7 years, accumulating 302,400 miles, tractor-trailer
combinations for 25 years, accumulating 3.4 million miles, and buses
for 3 years, accumulating 129,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and one conviction for a moving violation, speeding in a CMV. He
exceeded the speed limit by 13 mph.
Donald L. Carman
Mr. Carman, 59, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in the
left, 20/15. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted,
``It is my opinion, based on my recent examination of Mr. Carman, that
if he has demonstrated a history of satisfactory commercial vehicle
operation, he should be able to continue doing so with corrective
lenses.'' Mr. Carman reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3
years, accumulating 15,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
33 years, accumulating 3.3 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.
John W. Carter, Jr.
Mr. Carter, 60, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted,
``He has sufficient vision to operate commercial vehicles.'' Mr. Carter
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating
45,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years,
accumulating 240,000 miles. He holds a Class C operator's license from
North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Christopher R. Cone
Mr. Cone, 41, has had posterior staphyloma in his left eye since
birth. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and
in the left, 20/400. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist
noted, ``There is no reason that Mr. Cone would not be able to visually
see what he needs to see and operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Cone
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating
640,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years,
accumulating 120,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Georgia. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Walter O. Connelly
Mr. Connelly, 39, has had lateral nystagmus since childhood. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50 and in the left,
20/25. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted, ``Mr.
Connelly has sufficient vision to be able to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Connelly reported that he has driven straight trucks for
6 months, accumulating 3,600 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 13 years, accumulating 110,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Washington. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Stephen B. Copeland
Mr. Copeland, 43, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left,
20/200. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted, ``In
my professional opinion, I believe that Mr. Copeland does have the
visual ability to adequately and safely operate a tractor trailer
truck.'' Mr. Copeland reported that he has driven straight trucks for
21 years, accumulating 210,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Georgia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
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Gerald L. Culverwell
Mr. Culverwell, 64, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20
and in the left, light perception. Following an examination in 2008,
his optometrist noted, ``He has sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle, including buses.'' Mr. Culverwell reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 26 years, accumulating 520,000 miles,
tractor-trailer combinations for 48 years, accumulating 1.9 million
miles, and buses for 12 years, accumulating 240,000 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, speeding in
a CMV. He exceeded the speed limit by 12 mph.
Armando P. D'Angeli
Mr. D'Angeli, 54, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
injury that he sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/15. Following an examination in 2008, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``I believe that Armando D'Angeli has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. D'Angeli reported that he has driven straight trucks for
35 years, accumulating 350,000 miles. He holds a Class A Commercial
Driver's License (CDL) from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Stephen R. Daugherty
Mr. Daugherty, 52, has had optic nerve atrophy in his left eye
since birth. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20
and in the left, light perception. Following an examination in 2007,
his ophthalmologist noted, ``I do certify in my medical opinion that he
has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Daugherty reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 1.9 million miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 1.7 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Donald R. Davis
Mr. Davis, 50, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a cataract surgery with subsequent retinal detachment that occurred
when he was a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his left eye
is 20/25. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``I
feel that given the long-standing history of blindness in the right eye
and the extensive experience Mr. Davis has had in the commercial
trucking business, he is able to perform his duties as a commercial
truck driver and drive on public highways.'' Mr. Davis reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 100,000 miles,
tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating 225,000 miles,
and buses for 1 year, accumulating 1,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
from Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Louis A. DiPasqua, Jr.
Mr. DiPasqua, 54, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the
left, 20/200. Following an examination in 2008, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``In my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. DiPasqua
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 7\1/2\
years, accumulating 600,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New
York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Henry L. Donivan
Mr. Donivan, 47, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/100.
Following an examination in 2007, his ophthalmologist noted, ``In my
opinion, I do feel he has sufficient vision to operate a commercial
vehicle safely with extra care.'' Mr. Donivan reported that he has
driven tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years, accumulating 1.2
million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from West Virginia. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows one crash and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Randy J. Doran
Mr. Doran, 53, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic injury
that he sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his
left eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my medical opinion, Randy Doran has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Doran reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 35 years, accumulating 1.1 million miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 29 years, accumulating 2.9 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation,
speeding in a CMV. He exceeded the speed limit by 12 mph.
Robert E. Dukes
Mr. Dukes, 61, has an eccentric pupil and exotropia in his right
eye due to a traumatic accident sustained at age 18. The best corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``In my
opinion, there have been no major changes in last forty three years
that would make Mr. Dukes less able to perform vision to the driving
tasks to drive commercial vehicles, present vision is stable and
adequate.'' Mr. Dukes reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 17 years, accumulating 1.5 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Mississippi. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Roger D. Elders
Mr. Elders, 56, has had optic nerve hypoplasia in his left eye
since birth. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20
and in the left, 20/400. Following an examination in 2007, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my opinion, Roger has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Elders reported that he has driven straight trucks for 18 years,
accumulating 90,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 18
years, accumulating 900,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Robert E. Engel
Mr. Engel, 66, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the
left, 20/70. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted,
``It is my medical opinion that Mr. Engel's vision is more than
sufficient to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Engel reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 35 years, accumulating 875,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 6 years, accumulating 120,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
two crashes, for which he was not cited, and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
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James F. Epperson
Mr. Epperson, 52, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the
left, 20/70. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Epperson reported that
he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years, accumulating
2.9 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Indiana. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
James H. Facemyre
Mr. Facemyre, 54, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200
and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his
optometrist noted, ``In my professional opinion, Mr. Facemyre has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Facemyre reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 22 years, accumulating 2.8 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from West Virginia. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Gregory L. Farrar
Mr. Farrar, 55, has loss of vision in his right eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained in 1995. The best corrected visual acuity in
his right eye is 20/400 and in the left, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2008, his ophthalmologist noted, ``I believe Mr. Farrar
has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Farrar
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating
7,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 34 years,
accumulating 4.4 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. 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.
Riche Ford
Mr. Ford, 44, has had a macular scar in his right eye since birth.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is count-finger
vision and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``I certify, in my medical opinion, that this
patient has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Ford reported that he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years, accumulating 1.6 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Kevin K. Friedel
Mr. Friedel, 31, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/15. Following an examination in 2008, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``It is my opinion that Kevin Friedel has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Friedel reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 13 years, accumulating 65,000 miles. He holds a Class D
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.
Eric M. Giddens, Sr.
Mr. Giddens, 39, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100
and in the left, 20/15. Following an examination in 2008, his
optometrist noted, ``It is my conclusion that according to Mr. Gidden's
previous driving record and his performance during all the testing he
has undergone, that he has the visual ability required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Giddens reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 21 years, accumulating 315,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 16 years, accumulating 1.6 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Delaware. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Paul W. Goebel, Jr.
Mr. Goebel, 44, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left,
20/100. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted, ``In
my opinion, Mr. Goebel has sufficient vision required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Goebel reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 7 years, accumulating 175,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL
from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Edward J. Grant
Mr. Grant, 58, has had dense leukoma of the central cornea in his
left eye due to a traumatic injury sustained in 1973. The visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, light perception. Following
an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, Mr.
Grant has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle even though his left eye does not meet the
minimum visual acuity requirements.'' Mr. Grant reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 12,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 2 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows one crash, for which he was cited, and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jeffery M. Hall
Mr. Hall, 45, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted,
``Therefore, I feel Mr. Hall has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hall
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating
200,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 18 years,
accumulating 1.8 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Alabama.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Ronnie L. Hanback
Mr. Hanback, 50, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the
left, 20/80. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hanback reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 50,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 812,500
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Alabama.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Steven G. Harter
Mr. Harter, 41, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained in 2003. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20.
Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``In my
medical opinion, Mr. Steven Harter has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Harter
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for
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14 years, accumulating 1.1 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.
Michael C. Hensley
Mr. Hensley, 56, has loss of vision in his right eye due to a
retinal detachment sustained in 1995. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/80 and in the left, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``I certify that in my
medical opinion, Michael Hensley has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hensley
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 22 years, accumulating
1.4 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
George F. Hernandez, Jr.
Mr. Hernandez, 48, has had complete loss of vision in his left eye
due to a traumatic injury sustained as a child. The best corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20. Following an examination in
2008, his ophthalmologist noted, ``Mr. Hernandez has sufficient vision
to perform the driving tasks necessary to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Hernandez reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 1 year, accumulating 50,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 15 years, accumulating 825,000 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.
Scott A. Hillman
Mr. Hillman, 50, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the
left, 20/70. Following an examination in 2008, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``He has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
necessary to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hillman reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 40,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years, accumulating 40,000 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.
Charles S. Huffman
Mr. Huffman, 50, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is count-
finger vision and in the left, 20/15. Following an examination in 2007,
his ophthalmologist noted, ``I also find that because your side vision
is excellent in both eyes and that your central vision is excellent in
the left eye, you will likely have no difficulty performing your job as
a commercial truck driver.'' Mr. Huffman reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 150,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 6 years, accumulating 360,000 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.
Lance G. James
Mr. James, 54, has loss of vision in his right eye due to traumatic
injury sustained in 1961. The visual acuity in his right eye is light
perception and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008,
his ophthalmologist noted, ``In my medical opinion. Mr. James has
sufficient and stable vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. James reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 2.5 million miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years, accumulating 390,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Wisconsin. 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.
Jesse P. Jamison
Mr. Jamison, 37, has loss of vision in his right eye due to trauma
sustained as a child. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and
in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist
noted, ``Patient has been concluded to have sufficient vision to drive
commercial vehicles.'' Mr. Jamison reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 10 years, accumulating 520,000 miles. He holds a Class D
operator's license from Tennessee. 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.
James A. Jones
Mr. Jones, 52, has a macular hole in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/200.
Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted, ``In my
medical opinion, Mr. Jones has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Jones reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 12 years, accumulating 120,000
miles. He holds a Class C operator's license from Maryland. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Ronnie M. Jones
Mr. Jones, 55, has had amblyopia since childhood. The best
corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/
200. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``In my
medical opinion, I would pass this patient to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Jones reported that he has driven straight trucks for 13
years, accumulating 650,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
18 years, accumulating 1.1 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.
Andrew C. Kelly
Mr. Kelly, 43, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic injury sustained 7 years ago. The best corrected visual
acuity in his left eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his
optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion, I certify that Andrew Kelly
has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate
a commercial vehicle as he has done in the past.'' Mr. Kelly reported
that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years,
accumulating 375,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Virginia. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction
for a moving violation in a CMV, impeding traffic.
Jason W. King
Mr. King, 38, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his
optometrist noted, ``Jason's vision has been stable since 1977. He has
been driving for over 20 years without any problems and has sufficient
vision to perform all driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. King reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10
years, accumulating 100,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
6 years, accumulating 30,000 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.
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Leslie A. Landschoot
Mr. Landschoot, 46, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the
left, 20/400. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, Leslie has more than adequate visual acuity and
peripheral vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Landschoot reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 29 years, accumulating 870,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 300,000 miles. He holds
a Class A CDL from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
James W. Lappan
Mr. Lappan, 28, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15 and in the
left, 20/400. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted,
``James has stable vision, in my opinion, has sufficient vision to
drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lappan reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 30,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 6 years, accumulating 180,000 miles. He holds
a Class A CDL from Kansas. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation, speeding in
a CMV. He exceeded the speed limit by 12 mph.
Billy J. Lewis
Mr. Lewis, 40, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left,
20/70. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``In my
opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lewis reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 21 years, accumulating 945,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 9 months, accumulating 30,000 miles.
He holds a Class B CDL from Louisiana. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Larry McCoy, Sr.
Mr. McCoy, 56, has had central serous retinopathy in his right eye
since 2003. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/125
and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his
optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion, Larry 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 9
years, accumulating 540,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
16 years, accumulating 1.6 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.
Tommy L. McKnight
Mr. McKnight, 52, has had amblyopia in his right since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted, ``His vision
is adequate for all driving tasks, with no restrictions, for all types
of vehicles.'' Mr. McKnight reported that he has driven straight trucks
for 1\1/2\ years, accumulating 81,864 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 3\1/2\ years, accumulating 232,078 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
one crash and one conviction for a moving violation, speeding in a CMV.
He exceeded the speed limit by 11 mph.
Robert W. McMillan
Mr. McMillan, 44, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
injury sustained six years ago. The visual acuity in his right eye is
20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his ophthalmologist noted, ``I
have no doubt he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. McMillan reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 14,799 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 723,900
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.
Danny W. Nuckles
Mr. Nuckles, 66, has complete loss of vision in the left eye due to
corneal opacity which was result of a traumatic injury sustained in
1965. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25.
Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted, ``I certify
that in my medical opinion, that Mr. Nuckles has significant vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Nuckles reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years,
accumulating 273,100 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 12
years, accumulating 179,460 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
David G. Olsen
Mr. Olsen, 46, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained at the age of 24. The visual acuity in his left eye is 20/20.
Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``I feel in my
medical opinion that he is able and has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Olsen
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating
624,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years,
accumulating 59,520 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.
Robert L. Person
Mr. Person, 47, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained at the age of 37. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20. Following an examination in 2008, his ophthalmologist noted, ``I do
feel that he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Person reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 28,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years, accumulating 800,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from New York. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Carroll G. Quisenberry
Mr. Quisenberry, 58, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is light perception and
in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``It is my professional opinion that Mr.
Quisenberry has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Quisenberry reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 10,000 miles,
tractor-trailer combinations for 3\1/2\ years, accumulating 28,700
miles, and buses for 3 years, accumulating 135,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Ryan J. Reimann
Mr. Reimann, 51, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The
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best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80 and in the left,
20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``It is
my professional opinion that Mr. Reimann is safe to drive commercial
motor vehicles under both intrastate/interstate with his current
corrected visual acuity.'' Mr. Reimann reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating 350,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 26 years, accumulating 2 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Ronny L. Rogers
Mr. Rogers, 60, has macular scarring in his right eye due to trauma
sustained in 1975. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400 and in
the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist
noted, ``I have no hesitations for Ronny to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Rogers reported that he has driven straight trucks for
40 years, accumulating 40,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 20 years, accumulating 2.8 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL
from Washington. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and one conviction for a moving violation, speeding in a CMV.
He exceeded the speed limit by 20 mph.
Paul L. Savage
Mr. Savage, 65, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained in 1950. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is
20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``I do
believe he has the vision capability to perform his duties. He has had
no change in his eyes or vision and has been successful as a commercial
driver for quite some time.'' Mr. Savage reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 27 years, accumulating 324,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating 40,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Indiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Manuel C. Savin
Mr. Savin, 60, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2007, his optometrist noted,
``Manuel Savin has sufficient vision to drive commercial vehicles.''
Mr. Savin reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years,
accumulating 600,000 miles. He holds a Class Chauffeur's license from
Louisiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
one conviction for a moving violation, speeding in a CMV. He exceeded
the speed limit by 15 mph.
Brandon J. See
Mr. See, 47, has corneal scarring in his left eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained at age 39. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/100. Following an
examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``It is my medical opinion
that Brandon has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. See reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 164,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 3 months, accumulating 1,500 miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Douglas A. Sharp
Mr. Sharp, 48, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his left eye
is 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``In
my medical, with corrective lenses, Mr. Sharp has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Sharp reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for
16 years, accumulating 2.2 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
LeTroy D. Sims
Mr. Sims, 30, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic injury
that he sustained at the age of 15. The best corrected visual acuity in
his right eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``I do feel he has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Sims
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating
600,000 miles. He holds a Class D operator's license from South
Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash and
no conviction for moving violations in a CMV.
Robert M. Stewart
Mr. Stewart, 39, has a macular hole and scar in his left eye due to
a traumatic injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, count-finger vision.
Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``I certify in
my medical opinion Robert Stewart has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Stewart
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations 5 years,
accumulating 750,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Arkansas. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction
for a moving violation, speeding in a CMV. He exceeded the speed limit
by 14 mph.
John L. Stone
Mr. Stone, 57, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic injury sustained as a child. The visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted,
``I certify that in my medical opinion as a licensed optometrist, John
Stone has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Stone reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 12 years, accumulating 450,000 miles. He holds a
Class C 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.
Robert J. Szeman
Mr. Szeman, 52, has loss of vision in his left eye due to a branch
retinal vein occlusion since 2004. The best corrected visual acuity in
his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/50. Following an examination
in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``In summary, I feel that Robert's
overall vision is sufficient to perform the tasks of driving a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Szeman reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 30 years, accumulating 858,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL
from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one
crash and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Donald J. Thompson
Mr. Thompson, 61, has had amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20
and in the left, 20/400. Following an examination in 2008, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my medical opinion, he has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tests required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Thompson reported that he has driven straight trucks for
25 years, accumulating 500,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 30 years,
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accumulating 750,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Nils S. Thornberg
Mr. Thornberg, 53, has a prosthetic left eye due to trauma
sustained as a child. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15.
Following an examination in 2008, his ophthalmologist noted, ``In my
opinion, Nils Thornberg has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Thornberg
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years,
accumulating 357,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Oregon. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction
for a moving violation in a CMV, failure to obey a traffic control
device.
Daniel W. Toppings
Mr. Toppings, 45, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted,
``I have personally examined the vision of Mr. Toppings and believe he
has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Toppings reported that he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years, accumulating 2.4 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from West Virginia. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Kenneth E. Valentine
Mr. Valentine, 41, has loss of vision in his right eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained at age 21. The visual acuity in his right
eye is light perception and in the left, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``In my professional
opinion, Kenneth Valentine has sufficient vision to perform driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Valentine
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 19 years, accumulating
950,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 19 years,
accumulating 2.4 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Mississippi. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Lewis H. West, Jr.
Mr. West, 39, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/50.
Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``In my
medical opinion, this patient has sufficient vision to perform the
tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. West reported that he has
driven tractor-trailer combinations for 9 \3/4\ years, accumulating
126,750 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Florida. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Christopher R. Whitson
Mr. Whitson, 33, has an enucleation of the left eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained as a child. The visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/15. Following an examination in 2008, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``In my opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Whitson reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 37,500
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.
Leon S. Willis
Mr. Willis, 63, has retinal damage in his left eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/15 and in the left, light perception. Following
an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion.
Mr. Willis has sufficient vision to perform tasks required to safely
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Willis reported that he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, accumulating 3.2 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Florida. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction for a moving violation
in a CMV. He was following another vehicle too closely.
George L. Young
Mr. Young, 68, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to
optic nerve atrophy. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his ophthalmologist noted,
``In my medical opinion, Mr. Young has sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Young reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 1\1/2\ years, accumulating 54,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 35 years, accumulating 3.3 million 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.
Request for Comments
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions
described in this notice. The Agency will consider all comments
received before the close of business July 21, 2008. Comments will be
available for examination in the docket at the location listed under
the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The Agency will file comments
received after the comment closing date in the public docket, and will
consider them to the extent practicable. In addition to late comments,
FMCSA will also continue to file, in the public docket, relevant
information that becomes available after the comment closing date.
Interested persons should monitor the public docket for new material.
Issued on: June 13, 2008.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
[FR Doc. E8-14003 Filed 6-19-08; 8:45 am]
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