[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 52 (Wednesday, March 18, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 14125]
[FR Doc No: 2015-06077]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 1888-030--Pennsylvania, Project No. 2355-018--
Pennsylvania/Maryland, Project No. 405-106--Maryland]

York Haven Power Company, Exelon Generation Company; Notice of
Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the
Susquehanna River Hydroelectric Projects

    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC)
regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (18 CFR
part 380), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the applications
for license for the York Haven Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 1888),
the Muddy Run Pumped Storage Project (FERC No. 2355), and the Conowingo
Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 405) and prepared a final multi-project
environmental impact statement (EIS).
    The existing York Haven Project is located on the Susquehanna River
at river mile (RM) 55 in the city of York, in York, Dauphin, and
Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania. The project does not occupy any
federal lands. The Muddy Run and Conowingo Projects are located on the
Susquehanna River at RM 22 and RM 10, respectively, in Lancaster and
York Counties, Pennsylvania, and Cecil and Harford Counties, Maryland.
Conowingo Pond, the reservoir for the Conowingo Project, acts as the
lower reservoir for the Muddy Run Project. The Muddy Run Project also
includes an upper reservoir for pumped storage operation. The projects
do not occupy any federal lands.
    The final EIS contains staff's analysis of the applicants'
proposals and the alternatives for relicensing the York Haven, Muddy
Run, and Conowingo Projects. The final EIS documents the views of
governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, affected Indian
tribes, the public, the license applicants, and Commission staff.
    A copy of the final EIS is available for review at the Commission
or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov,
using the ``e-Library'' link. Enter one of the docket numbers,
excluding the last three digits, to access the document. For
assistance, contact FERC Online Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll-free at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or for TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC
Online Support.
    For further information, please contact Emily Carter at (202) 502-
6512 or at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: March 11, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-06077 Filed 3-17-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6717-01-P


[Federal Register: January 27, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 17)]
[Notices]
[Page 4375]
[DOCID:fr27ja10-76]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER10-327-000]

Dynegy Midwest Generation, Inc.; Notice of Filing

January 20, 2010.
    Take notice that, on January 19, 2010, Dynegy Midwest Generation,
Inc. filed to supplement its filing in the above captioned docket with
information required under the Commission's regulations. Such filing
served to reset the filing date in this proceeding.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date.
Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of
that document on the Applicant and all the parties in this proceeding.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://
www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on February 9, 2010.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-1529 Filed 1-26-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P


[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 205 (Tuesday, October 25, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 64375-64378]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22720]

=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0678; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00067-T;
Amendment 39-22147; AD 2022-17-09]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-16-
03, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041
airplanes. AD 2021-16-03 required an inspection for missing or
incorrect application of the lightning strike edge glow sealant
protection at certain locations in the wing tanks, and corrective
action. This AD was prompted by in-production findings of missing or
incorrect application of the lightning strike edge glow sealant
protection at specific locations in the wing tanks and by the
development of a modification to restore two independent layers of
lightning strike protection on the wing upper cover. This AD continues
to require the actions of AD 2021-16-03 and requires a modification to
restore two independent layers of lightning strike protection, as
specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is
incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 29, 2022.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 29,
2022.

ADDRESSES: For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone
+49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website
at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in the AD
docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2022-0678.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0678; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments
received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations is
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2022-0011,

dated January 21, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0011) (also referred to as the
MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model
A350-941 and -1041 airplanes.
    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2021-16-03, Amendment 39-21665 (86 FR
47555, August 26, 2021) (AD 2021-16-03). AD 2021-16-03 applied to
certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on June 16, 2022 (87 FR 36276). The
NPRM was prompted by in-production findings of missing or incorrect
application of the lightning strike edge glow sealant protection at
specific locations in the wing tanks and by the development of a
modification to restore two independent layers of lightning strike
protection on the wing upper cover. The NPRM proposed to continue to
require the actions of AD 2021-16-03 and to require a modification to
restore two independent layers of lightning strike protection, as
specified in EASA AD 2022-0011.
    The FAA is issuing this AD to address missing or incorrectly
applied sealant, which in combination with an undetected incorrect
installation of an adjacent fastener and a lightning strike in the
immediate area, could result in ignition of the fuel-air mixture inside
the affected fuel tanks and loss of the airplane. See the MCAI for
additional background information.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received a comment from the Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as
proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic
burden on any operator. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2022-0011 specifies procedures for an inspection for
missing or incorrect application of the lightning strike edge glow
sealant protection at certain locations in the wing tanks
(discrepancies), and corrective action. Corrective actions include
applying sealant in areas where sealant was found to be missing or
incorrectly applied. EASA AD 2022-0011 also specifies procedures for a
modification to restore two independent layers of lightning strike
protection on the wing upper cover.
    This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
    Costs of Compliance
    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 27 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                          Estimated Costs for Required Actions
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                        Labor cost                  Parts cost                 Cost per product           Cost on U.S.  operators
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Retained actions from AD 2021-16-03.  Up to 67 work-hours x    $0...........................  Up to $5,695................  Up to $153,765.
                                       $85 per hour = $5,695.
New actions (modification)..........  Up to 55 work-hours x    Up to 500....................  Up to 5,175.................  Up to $139,725.
                                       $85 per hour = 4,675.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:

                 Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Cost per
              Labor cost                   Parts cost        product
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85......              $0              $85
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs
in the cost estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,

    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

The Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by:
0
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-16-03, Amendment 39-21665
(86 FR 47555, August 26, 2021); and
0
b. Adding the following new AD:

2022-17-09 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22147; Docket No. FAA-2022-0678;
Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00067-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 29,
2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2021-16-03, Amendment 39-21665 (86 FR 47555,
August 26, 2021) (AD 2021-16-03).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0011, dated January 21,
2022 (EASA AD 2022-0011).

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by in-production findings of missing or
incorrect application of the lightning strike edge glow sealant
protection at specific locations in the wing tanks and by the
development of a modification to restore two independent layers of
lightning strike protection on the wing upper cover. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address missing or incorrectly applied sealant,
which in combination with an undetected incorrect installation of an
adjacent fastener and a lightning strike in the immediate area,
could result in ignition of the fuel-air mixture inside the affected
fuel tanks and loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2022-0011.

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0011

    (1) Where EASA AD 2022-0011 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Where EASA AD 2022-0011 refers to October 27, 2020 (the
effective date of EASA AD 2020-0220), this AD requires using
September 30, 2021 (the effective date of AD 2021-16-03).
    (3) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2022-0011 gives a compliance
time of ``the next scheduled maintenance tank entry, or before
exceeding 78 months since Airbus date of manufacture, whichever
occurs first after 27 October 2020 [the effective date of EASA AD
2020-0220],'' for this AD, the compliance time is the later of the
times specified in paragraphs (h)(3)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
    (i) The next scheduled maintenance tank entry, or before
exceeding 78 months since Airbus date of manufacture, whichever
occurs first after September 30, 2021 (the effective date of AD
2021-16-03).
    (ii) Within 12 months after September 30, 2021 (the effective
date of AD 2021-16-03).
    (4) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2022-0011 refers to
``discrepancies,'' for this AD, discrepancies include missing or
incorrectly applied sealant.
    (5) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0011 gives a compliance
time of ``the next scheduled maintenance tank entry, or before
exceeding 78 months since Airbus date of manufacture, whichever
occurs first after the effective date of this [EASA] AD,'' for this
AD, the compliance time is the later of the times specified in
paragraphs (h)(5)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
    (i) The next scheduled maintenance tank entry, or before
exceeding 78 months since Airbus date of manufacture, whichever
occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
    (ii) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.
    (6) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2022-0011 does not apply
to this AD.

(i) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus
SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if any service information contains
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and
tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and
tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using
accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the
airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any
substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC
require approval of an AMOC.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0011,
dated January 21, 2022.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For EASA AD 2022-0011, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
[email protected]; internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on August 10, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-22720 Filed 10-24-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 6, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17880-17882]
[FR Doc No: 2021-07078]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2021-0013]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department
of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of applications for exemption; request for comments.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 17 individuals
for an exemption from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial motor
vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would
enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to operate CMVs in
interstate commerce.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 6, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2021-0013 using any of the
following methods:

     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov/,
insert the docket number, FMCSA-2021-0013, in the keyword box, and
click ``Search.'' Next, sort the results by ``Posted (Newer-Older),''
choose the first notice listed, and click on the ``Comment'' button.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Dockets Operations; 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, 20590-0001 between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods.
See the ``Public Participation'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section for instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief,
Medical

Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>FMCSA,
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64-224,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., ET,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions
regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Dockets
Operations,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Participation

A. Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
notice (Docket No. FMCSA-2021-0013), indicate the specific section of
this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for
each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and
material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only
one of these means. FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a
mailing address, an email address, or a phone number in the body of
your document so that FMCSA can contact you if there are questions
regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to www.regulations.gov/docket?D=FMCSA-2021-0013. Next, sort the results by ``Posted (Newer-
Older),'' choose the first notice listed, click the ``Comment'' button,
and type your comment into the text box on the following screen. Choose
whether you are submitting your comment as an individual or on behalf
of a third party and then submit.
    If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them
in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for
copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would
like to know that they reached the facility, please enclose a stamped,
self-addressed postcard or envelope.
    FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the
comment period.

B. Viewing Comments

    To view comments go to www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket
number, FMCSA-2021-0013, in the keyword box, and click ``Search.''
Next, sort the results by ``Posted (Newer-Older),'' choose the first
notice listed, and click ``Browse Comments.'' If you do not have access
to the internet, you may view the docket online by visiting Dockets
Operations in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the DOT West
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001, between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
To be sure someone is there to help you, please call<PHONE_NUMBER> or
(202) 366-9826 before visiting Dockets Operations.

C. Privacy Act

    In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these
comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.transportation.gov/privacy.

II. Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the FMCSRs for no longer than a 5-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. The statute also allows the Agency to renew exemptions at
the end of the 5-year period. FMCSA grants medical exemptions from the
FMCSRs for a 2-year period to align with the maximum duration of a
driver's medical certification.
    The 17 individuals listed in this notice have requested an
exemption from the hearing requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11).
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.
    The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding hearing
found in Sec.  391.41(b)(11) states that a person is physically
qualified to drive a CMV if that person first perceives a forced
whispered voice in the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or
without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested by use of an audiometric
device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater
than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without a
hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American
National Standard (formerly ASA Standard) Z24.5--1951.
    This standard was adopted in 1970 and was revised in 1971 to allow
drivers to be qualified under this standard while wearing a hearing
aid, 35 FR 6458, 6463 (April 22, 1970) and 36 FR 12857 (July 3, 1971).
    On February 1, 2013, FMCSA announced in a Notice of Final
Disposition titled, ``Qualification of Drivers; Application for
Exemptions; National Association of the Deaf,'' (78 FR 7479), its
decision to grant requests from 40 individuals for exemptions from the
Agency's physical qualification standard concerning hearing for
interstate CMV drivers. Since that time the Agency has published
additional notices granting requests from hard of hearing and deaf
individuals for exemptions from the Agency's physical qualification
standard concerning hearing for interstate CMV drivers.

III. Qualifications of Applicants

Timothy Allen

    Mr. Allen, 36, holds a class E license on Louisiana.

David Blough

    Mr. Blough, 59, holds an operator's license in Indiana.

Adrian Crutchfield

    Mr. Crutchfield, 39, holds a class F license in Missouri.

Frederick Fleetwood

    Mr. Fleetwood, 48, holds a class C license in North Carolina.

Hunter Flower

    Mr. Flower, 19, holds an operator's license in Michigan.

Christopher Gilmore

    Mr. Gilmore, 36, holds a class C license in Texas.

Jeffrey Haley

    Mr. Haley, 54, holds a class A license in Minnesota.

Jorge Hernandez

    Mr. Hernandez, 31, holds a class C license in Texas.

Kelvin Jarman

    Mr. Jarman, 64, holds a class B license in Illinois.

Elizabeth Keyes

    Ms. Keyes, 55, holds a class D license in Minnesota.

Ted McCracken

    Mr. McCracken, 57, holds a class C license in Oregon.

Mitchell Moers

    Mr. Moers, 57, holds a class E license in Florida.

Christopher Ramaza-Cruz

    Mr. Ramaza-Cruz, 26, holds a class D license in Connecticut.

Nico Ruiz

    Mr. Ruiz, 29, holds a class C license in California.

Thomas Sitzman

    Mr. Sitzman, 68, holds a class B license in Ohio.

Susana Valenzuela

    Ms. Valenzuela, 28, holds a class C license in California.

Michael Woodberry

    Mr. Woodberry, 54, holds a class D license in New Jersey.

IV. Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), FMCSA requests
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions
described in this notice. We will consider all comments received before
the close of business on the closing date indicated under the DATES
section of the notice.

Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2021-07078 Filed 4-5-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-EX-P