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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2006-24783]
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 47 individuals
for exemption 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 3, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Department of
Transportation (DOT) Docket Management System (DMS) Docket Number
FMCSA-2006-24783 using any of the following methods:
Web site: http://dmses.dot.gov/submit. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and
docket number for this Notice. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to http://dms.dot.gov including any personal
information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading for further
information.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://dms.dot.gov at any time or Room PL-401
on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The DMS 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 19477; Apr. 11, 2000). This
information is also available at http://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Chief, Physical
Qualifications Division, (202) 366-4001, maggi.gunnels@dot.gov, FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 8301,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. 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 47 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
Jawad K. Al-Shaibani
Mr. Al-Shaibani, age 43, has a prosthetic right eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained in 1989 that caused a retinal detachment.
The best corrected visual acuity in his left eye 20/20. Following an
examination in 2006, his optometrist noted, ``He has sufficient vision
for driving commercial vehicles.'' Mr. Al-Shaibani reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating 280,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years, accumulating 100,000 miles.
He holds a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from Washington.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Kenneth J. Bernard
Mr. Bernard, 54, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The visual acuity in his right eye is count-finger-vision and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``With these results, I have found Mr. Bernard's vision
sufficient enough to perform driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bernard reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 34 years, accumulating 889,440 miles. He holds a Class D
Chauffeur's license from Louisiana. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Allen G. Bors
Mr. Bors, 65, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his left eye
is 20/15. Following an examination in 2006, his ophthalmologist noted,
``In my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bors
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 44 years, accumulating
499,972 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years,
accumulating 99,996 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Nebraska. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Douglas L. Brazil
Mr. Brazil, 56, 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 2005, his optometrist noted,
``Douglas Brazil has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Brazil reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 70,200 miles,
tractor-trailer combinations for 19 years, accumulating 1.8 million
miles, and buses for 5 years, accumulating 130,000 miles. He holds a
Class C CDL from Georgia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
John E. Breslin
Mr. Breslin, 39, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/200.
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examination in 2006, his optometrist noted, ``I feel that John presents
adequate vision for operating a commercial vehicle safely.'' Mr.
Breslin reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years,
accumulating 300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 20
years, accumulating 1.1 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Nevada. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Marcus S. Burkholder
Mr. Burkholder, 71, has a cataract in his left eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained in 1950. The best corrected visual acuity in
his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, light perception. Following an
examination in 2005, his optometrist noted, ``Despite having no usable
vision in his left eye, Mr. Burkholder has normal correctable vision in
his right eye and in my opinion with glasses should be able to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Burkholder reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years,
accumulating 450 miles, and buses for 13 years, accumulating 65,000
miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Michigan. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Raymond L. Brush
Mr. Brush, 52, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic injury sustained in 1978 that caused optic neuropathy. The
best corrected visual acuity in his left eye is 20/25. Following an
examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist noted, ``In my opinion, this
patient has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Brush reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating 126,000 miles. He holds a
Class D operator's license from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Scott F. Chalfant
Mr. Chalfant, 38, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted,
``It is my opinion that Mr. Chalfant has adequate vision for operating
a commercial vehicle given the findings of my examination.'' Mr.
Chalfant reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years,
accumulating 140,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Delaware. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Leroy A. Chambers
Mr. Chambers, 50, has a prosthetic left eye due to anophthalmia
since 2002. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20. Following an
examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist noted, ``He has very good
experience as a commercial driver, and I believe he can safely continue
in his job with his current visual status''. Mr. Chambers reported that
he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 26 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 one conviction for a moving
violation in a CMV, failure to obey a traffic sign.
Harvis P. Cosby
Mr. Cosby, 55, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100 and in the left, 20/15.
Following an examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist noted, ``It is my
professional opinion that this patient should have sufficient vision
and visual field to perform the tasks of operating a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Cosby reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12
years, accumulating 408,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 20
years, accumulating 1.3 million miles, and buses for 5 years,
accumulating 120,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maryland. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Joseph H. Fowler
Mr. Fowler, 70, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400 and in the
left, 20/25. Following an examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``In my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform
driving tasks while operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Fowler
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating
200,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years,
accumulating 2.8 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Francisco Espinal
Mr. Espinal, 42, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due
to a traumatic injury sustained in 1984. The best corrected visual
acuity in his left eye is 20/15. Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ``Mr. Espinal has excellent vision in his left eye.
I feel that he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Espinal reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 266,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 7 years, accumulating 21,000
miles. He holds a Chauffeur's license from Indiana. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Brian G. Hagen
Mr. Hagen, 34, has loss of vision in his left eye due to a
traumatic injury he sustained in 1990. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/400. Following an
examination in 2006, his optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion,
Brian Hagen has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hagen reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 46,800 miles. He holds
a Class C operator's license from Illinois. 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 sign.
Edward J. Hess, Jr.
Mr. Hess, 56, has retinal detachment 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, hand-movement-vision at four
feet. Following an examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist noted, ``It
is my medical opinion that Mr. Hess has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hess
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating
45,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from New Hampshire. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Ralph E. Holmes
Mr. Holmes, 57, has had amblyopia in his right 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 2005, his optometrist noted,
``Ralph Holmes has sufficient vision to drive a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Holmes reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years,
accumulating 595,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maryland. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no
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crashes and one conviction for driving a CMV in violation of license
restriction.
Timothy B. Hummel
Mr. Hummel, 49, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic injury he sustained in 2000. The visual acuity in his left
eye is 20/25. Following an examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``I certify that in my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision
to perform the driving task required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Hummel reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for
8 years, accumulating 800,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Larry L. Jarvis
Mr. Jarvis, 65, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic injury he sustained as a child. The best corrected visual
acuity in his left eye is 20/25. Following an examination in 2006, his
optometrist noted, ``Based on years of adaptation, Mr. Jarvis is
visually qualified to continue in his profession as a commercial
driver.'' Mr. Jarvis reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3
years, accumulating 135,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Charles E. Johnston
Mr. Johnston, 46, has a macular scar in his right eye due to a
toxoplasmosis infection sustained as a child. The best corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in the left, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2006, his ophthalmologist noted, ``The vision loss in
the right eye is long-standing and was present when the patient began
to drive. Thus I feel he is capable of driving commercial vehicles as
he had in the past.'' Mr. Johnston reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 7\1/2\ years, accumulating 138,750 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 7\1/2\ years, accumulating 11,250 miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Missouri. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Volga Kirkwood
Mr. Kirkwood, 46, had his left eye enucleated due to a traumatic
injury he sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his optometrist
noted, ``I have confidence that vision is not impaired in his right eye
and his monocular field of vision is adequate to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Kirkwood reported that he has driven straight trucks for
23 years, accumulating 1.3 million miles. He holds a Class B CDL from
Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Richard M. Kriege
Mr. Kriege, 69, has corneal scaring and retinal detachment in his
right eye due to an injury he sustained in 1985. The best corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70 and in the left, 20/15.
Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted, ``In my
medical opinion, and that of Dr. Mathews, he has sufficient binocular
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Kriege reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 40 years, accumulating 3.2 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
David C. Leoffler
Mr. Leoffler, 42, 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 2006, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my medical opinion, my patient, David
Leoffler has sufficient vision to perform the driving task required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Leoffler reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 160,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 8 years, accumulating 680,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from California. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
John C. Lewis
Mr. Lewis, 36, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25 and in the
left, 20/200. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted,
``It is my opinion that Mr. John Lewis has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lewis
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating
495,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 4\1/2\ 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 no
crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Patrick E. Martin
Mr. Martin, 53, 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 2006, his optometrist noted,
``Mr. Martin has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks of a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Martin reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 37 years, accumulating 1 million miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 19 years, accumulating 1.6 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Washington. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Leland K. McAlhaney
Mr. McAlhaney, 57, 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, 20/30. His optometrist examined him in 2006 and noted,
``It is my professional opinion that Mr. McAlhaney has the vision and
visual performance to safely operate a commercial vehicle on public
roads.'' Mr. McAlhaney reported that he has driven straight trucks for
30 years, accumulating 600,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 20 years, accumulating 490,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Indiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
William C. Mohr
Mr. Mohr, 51, has had amblyopia in his right eye due to an injury
sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye
is light perception and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in
2006, his optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. Mohr has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Mohr reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25
years, accumulating 794,200 miles, and buses for 1 year, accumulating
25,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Delaware. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Roger Moody
Mr. Moody, 54, has a corneal scar in his right eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained more than 20 years ago. The best corrected
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50 and in the left, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2006, his ophthalmologist noted, ``This
condition is stable, and in my opinion, he has sufficient visual acuity
and peripheral
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acuity to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Moody reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20
years, accumulating 420,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 7
years, accumulating 112,000 miles, and buses for 14 years, accumulating
2,800 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maryland. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Larry A. Nienhuis
Mr. Nienhuis, 58, has had aphakia in his left eye since 1985. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in the left,
count-finger-vision at one foot. Following an examination in 2006, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Nienhuis does have
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Nienhuis reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 19 years, accumulating 140,600 miles and tractor-trailer
combinations for 11 years, accumulating 704,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Michigan. 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.
Corey L. Paraf
Mr. Paraf, 43, 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, 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``In my expert medical opinion, he has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Paraf reported that he has driven straight trucks for 9 years,
accumulating 72,000 miles. He holds a Class C operator's license from
Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
John J. Pribanic
Mr. Pribanic, 48, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic
injury sustained as a child. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted, ``Mr.
Pribanic in my professional opinion has sufficient vision to safely
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Pribanic reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 1 year, accumulating 50,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 12 years, accumulating 900,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Alabama. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Ronald M. Price
Mr. Price, 63, 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, 20/30. Following an examination in 2005, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``In my opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Price reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 45 years, accumulating 405,000
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 45 years, accumulating
810,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maryland. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
John P. Raftis
Mr. Raftis, 53, 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 2005, his optometrist noted,
``It is my opinion that Mr. Raftis has more than adequate vision to
perform required driving tasks.'' Mr. Raftis reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 400,400 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years, accumulating 832,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Florida. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Matthew B. Richardson
Mr. Richardson, 37, has complete loss of vision in his right eye
due to a traumatic injury sustained as a child. The visual acuity in
his left eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his
optometrist noted, ``It is therefore, my opinion that this patient has
sufficient vision to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr.
Richardson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 18 years,
accumulating 180,000 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years,
accumulating 340,000 miles, and buses for 2 years, accumulating 20,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Bruce G. Robinson
Mr. Robinson, 37, has had amblyopia in his right 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 2005, his
optometrist noted, ``I feel Mr. Robinson has sufficient vision to drive
a commercial vehicle as he has been doing so for many years now.'' Mr.
Robinson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 16 years,
accumulating 104,320 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 13
years, accumulating 260,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Alton M. Rutherford
Mr. Rutherford, 50, has aphakia in his right eye due to a traumatic
injury he sustained in 1988. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
100 and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my medical opinion as a board certified
ophthalmologist, Mr. Rutherford has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Rutherford reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years,
accumulating 120,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 3
years, accumulating 108,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Florida.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Wayne N. Savoy
Mr. Savoy, 53, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to
a traumatic injury he sustained as a child. The visual acuity in his
left eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2005, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``His central and peripheral visions are
certainly sufficient to perform the driving task required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Savoy reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 26 years, accumulating 936,000 miles. He holds a Class D
operator's license from Oklahoma. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Richard A. Schneider
Mr. Schneider, 56, 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 2006, his ophthalmologist noted,
``Given his 20/20 vision, I do believe he has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Schneider reported that he has driven straight trucks for 23 years,
accumulating 149,500 miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years,
accumulating 25,000 miles, and buses for 81/2 years, accumulating
161,500
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miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Minnesota. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Joseph B. Shaw, Jr.
Mr. Shaw, 34, 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, 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, Joseph Bernard Shaw, Jr. has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Shaw reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 3
years, accumulating 600,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
David. W. Skillman
Mr. Skillman, 45, has retinal scarring due to toxoplasmosis in his
right eye sustained more than 20 years ago. The best corrected visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/400 and in the left, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2006, his optometrist noted, ``He has been driving
commercially for many years, and he has sufficient vision to continue
as a commercial driver.'' Mr. Skillman reported that he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 1.3 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 moving
violations in a CMV, failure to keep in proper lane.
Thomas G. Smith
Mr. Smith, 45, has a prosthetic right eye due to a retinal
detachment in 1978. The best corrected visual acuity in his left eye is
20/30. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted, ``Has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 8 years, accumulating 180,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 11 years, accumulating 286,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Sandra J. Sperling
Ms. Sperling, 61, has had amblyopia in her left eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in her right eye is 20/25
and in the left, 20/200. Following an examination in 2005, her
ophthalmologist noted, ``It is my medical opinion that Ms. Sperling,
60-years-old, has adapted well to her amblyopia and has sufficient
vision to perform driving tasks that she has been performing for
numerous years in a commercial vehicle.'' Ms. Sperling reported that
she has driven buses for 35 years, accumulating 630,000 miles. She
holds a Class B CDL from Washington. Her driving record for the last 3
years shows one crash and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Kenneth C. Steele
Mr. Steele, 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 2005, his optometrist noted, ``In
my opinion, Mr. Steele has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Steele reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 100,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 1 million
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows one crash and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Ryan K. Steelman
Mr. Steelman, 39, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2006, his optometrist noted,
``It is my opinion that Ryan's vision is sufficient to perform
commercial driving tasks.'' Mr. Steelman reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 12 years, accumulating 480,000 miles. He holds
a Class A CDL from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Paul D. Totty
Mr. Totty, 37, has had a macular hole in his left eye due to
vitreous traction since childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in
his right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/200. Following an
examination in 2006, his optometrist noted, ``Patient has sufficient
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Totty reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10
years, accumulating 120,000 miles. He holds a Class D operator's
license from Arkansas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Charles V. Tracey
Mr. Tracey, 63, 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, 20/100. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, Mr. Tracey has sufficient vision to perform driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Tracey reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 45 years, accumulating 786,915
miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Maryland. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Duane L. Tysseling
Mr. Tysseling, 56, has had keratoconus in his right eye since 1985.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50 and in the
left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2005, his optometrist noted,
``It is my opinion that Duane does have sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Tysseling reported that he has driven straight trucks for 11/2 years,
accumulating 45,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 21
years, accumulating 525,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Richard A. Westfall
Mr. Westfall, 48, has coloboma of the right eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is count-finger-vision at
one foot and in the left, 20/20. Following an examination in 2005, his
optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, judging from his examination and
these tests, along with his longstanding excellent driving record, he
has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Westfall
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating
420,000 miles and tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years,
accumulating 2 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Leonard R. Wilson
Mr. Wilson, 59, 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 2005, his optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, Mr.
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Wilson has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Wilson reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 175,000 miles. He holds a
Class B CDL from New Hampshire. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows no crashes or 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 3, 2006. 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: May 26, 2006.
Pamela M. Pelcovits,
Acting Associate Administrator, Policy and Program Development.
[FR Doc. E6-8588 Filed 6-1-06; 8:45 am]
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