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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2011-0047]

Bloodborne Pathogens Standard; Extension of the Office of
Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection
(Paperwork) Requirements

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: OSHA solicits public comments concerning the proposal to
extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the
information collection requirements contained in the Bloodborne
Pathogens Standard.

DATES: Comments must be submitted (postmarked, sent, or received) by
June 14, 2021.

ADDRESSES:
    Electronically: You may submit comments, including attachments,
electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, the Federal eRulemaking
Portal. Follow the instructions online for submitting comments.
    Docket: To read or download comments or other material in the
docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov. Documents in the docket are
listed in the http://www.regulations.gov index; however, some
information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to
read or download through the website. All submissions, including
copyrighted material, are available for inspection through the OSHA
Docket Office. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for assistance in
locating docket submissions.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the
OSHA docket number for this Federal Register notice (OSHA-2011-0047).
OSHA will place comments and requests to speak, including personal
information, in the public docket, which may be available online.
Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting personal
information such as Social Security numbers and birthdates. For further
information on submitting comments, see the ``Public Participation''
heading in the section of this notice titled SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Seleda Perryman or Theda Kenney,
Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Department of Labor, as part of a continuing effort to reduce
paperwork and respondent (i.e., employer) burden, conducts a
preclearance process to provide the public with an opportunity to
comment on proposed and continuing information collection requirements
in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)). This program ensures that information is in the desired
format, the reporting burden (time and costs) is minimal, the
collection instruments are clearly understood, and OSHA's estimate of
the information collection burden is accurate. The Occupational Safety
and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) authorizes
information collection by employers as necessary or appropriate for
enforcement of the OSH Act, or for developing information regarding the
causes and prevention of occupational injuries, illnesses, and
accidents (29 U.S.C. 657). The OSH Act also requires OSHA to obtain
such information with a minimum burden upon employers, especially those
operating small businesses, and to reduce to the maximum extent
feasible unnecessary duplication of effort in obtaining said
information (29 U.S.C. 657).
    The information collection requirements specified in the Bloodborne
Pathogens Standard require

employers to: Develop and maintain exposure control plans; develop a
housekeeping schedule; provide workers with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
vaccinations, post-exposure medical evaluations and follow-up; maintain
medical and training records for specified periods; and provide
employees and their authorized representatives with access to these
records. Employers must also establish and maintain a sharps injury log
for the recording of percutaneous injuries from contaminated sharps.

II. Special Issues for Comment

    OSHA has a particular interest in comments on the following issues:
     Whether the proposed information collection requirements
are necessary for the proper performance of the agency's functions,
including whether the information is useful;
     The accuracy of OSHA's estimate of the burden (time and
costs) of the information collection requirements, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     The quality, utility, and clarity of the information
collected; and
     Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply--
for example, by using automated or other technological information
collection and transmission techniques.

III. Proposed Actions

    The agency is requesting an adjustment increase of 32,816.66 burden
hours (from 5,687,682.00 hours to 5,720,498.66). This increase is a
result of updated data showing an increase in the number of facilities
(from 700,724 to 701,563) and employees (from 8,399,358 to 8,425,607)
affected by the Standard.
    The operation and maintenance cost increased $708,649.41, from
$51,817,985.00 to $52,526,634.41, due to the increase in medical costs
(administration of the Hepatitis B Vaccine and the PEP treatment). This
increase is also a result of updated data showing an increase in the
number of facilities and employees affected by the Standard.
    The agency will summarize the comments submitted in response to
this notice and will include this summary in the request to OMB.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
    OMB Control Number: 1218-0180.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profits.
    Number of Respondents: 701,563.
    Frequency of Responses: On occasion.
    Total Responses: 26,841,471.
    Average Time per Response: Varies.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 5,720,498.66.
    Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance): $52,526,634.41.

IV. Public Participation--Submission of Comments on This Notice and
Internet Access to Comments and Submissions

    You may submit comments in response to this document as follows:
(1) Electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal
eRulemaking Portal; (2) by facsimile (fax); or (3) by hard copy. Please
note: While OSHA's Docket Office is continuing to accept and process
submissions by regular mail, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Docket
Office is closed to the public and not able to receive submissions to
the docket by hand, express mail, messenger, and courier service. All
comments, attachments, and other material must identify the agency name
and the OSHA docket number for the ICR (Docket No. OSHA-2011-0047). You
may supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files
electronically. If you wish to mail additional materials in reference
to an electronic or facsimile submission, you must submit them to the
OSHA Docket Office (see the section of this notice titled ADDRESSES).
The additional materials must clearly identify electronic comments by
your name, date, and the docket number so that the agency can attach
them to your comments.
    Due to security procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a
significant delay in the receipt of comments.
    Comments and submissions are posted without change at http://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about
submitting personal information such as social security numbers and
dates of birth. Although all submissions are listed in the http://www.regulations.gov index, some information (e.g., copyrighted
material) is not publicly available to read or download through this
website. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available
for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Information on
using the http://www.regulations.gov website to submit comments and
access the docket is available at the website's ``User Tips'' link.
Contact the OSHA Docket Office at<PHONE_NUMBER>, (TTY<PHONE_NUMBER>)
for information about materials not available through the website, and
for assistance in using the internet to locate docket submissions.

V. Authority and Signature

    James S. Frederick, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor
for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this
notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor's Order No. 1-2012
(77 FR 3912).

    Signed at Washington, DC, on April 6, 2021.
James S. Frederick,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety
and Health.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-54932; File No. SR-NASD-2006-132]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed
Rule Change To Modify Pricing for NASD Members Using ITS/CAES and Inet

 December 13, 2006.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on December 1, 2006, the National Association of Securities Dealers,
Inc. (``NASD''), through its subsidiary, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.
(``Nasdaq''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II,
and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by Nasdaq.
Nasdaq filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) thereunder,\4\
which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission.
The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
    \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    Nasdaq proposes to modify the pricing for NASD members using the
ITS/CAES System and Nasdaq's Inet facility (collectively, the ``Nasdaq
Facilities''). Nasdaq states that it will implement this rule change on
December 1, 2006. The text of the proposed rule change is set forth
below. Proposed new language is in italics; proposed deletions are in
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    \5\ Nasdaq states that changes are marked to the rule text that
appears in the electronic NASD Manual found at http://www.nasd.com,

as further amended on an immediately effective basis by File No. SR-
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7010. System Services

    (a)-(h) No change.
    (i) ITS/CAES System and Inet Order Execution and Routing
    (1)-(6) No change.
    (7) The following charges shall apply to the use of the Nasdaq
Facilities by members for routing to the NYSE for all securities[,
including Exchange-Traded Funds]:

[Order charged a fee by the NYSE         [$0.01 per share executed]
 specialist].
Order that attempts to execute in the    [$0.0002 per share executed
 Nasdaq Facilities prior to routing:      (but no more than $25,000 per
 [and that is not charged a fee by the    month)]
 NYSE specialist or that is routed to
 NYSE via ITS].
Order for Exchange-Traded Fund.........  $0.0028 per share executed
All other orders.......................  $0.000225 per share executed
Order that does not attempt to execute   [$0.0003 per share executed
 in the Nasdaq Facilities prior to        (but no more than $75,000 per
 routing: [and that is not charged a      month)]
 fee by the NYSE specialist].
Order for Exchange-Traded Fund.........  $0.003 per share executed
All other orders.......................  $0.000275 per share executed

    (8) No change.
    (j)--(y) No change.
* * * * *

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, Nasdaq included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. Nasdaq has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A,
B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    Nasdaq is modifying its price schedule for routing orders to the
New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'') in response to significant
pricing changes that were filed and announced by NYSE on November 30,
2006 and implemented by it on December 1, 2006.\6\ Specifically, the
NYSE filings establish an increased execution fee of $0.000275 per
share executed for securities other than exchange-traded funds and a
fee of $0.003 per share executed for most orders for exchange-traded
funds, eliminate a $750,000 monthly fee cap, and eliminate specialist
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    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 54856 (December 1,
2006) (notice of filing and immediate effectiveness of File No. SR-
NYSE-2006-106 to increase transaction execution fees and eliminate
fee cap) and 54850 (November 30, 2006) (notice of filing and
immediate effectiveness of File No. SR-NYSE-2006-105 to eliminate
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    To ensure that its fees for routing orders to the NYSE accurately
reflect the costs that Nasdaq will incur and provide appropriate
incentives for Nasdaq market participants to seek liquidity on Nasdaq
rather than routing directly to NYSE, Nasdaq is instituting the
following fees:
     $0.003 per share executed for exchange-traded fund orders
that route

to NYSE without attempting to execute in the Nasdaq Facilities;
     $0.0028 per share executed for exchange-traded fund orders
that route to NYSE after attempting to execute in the Nasdaq
Facilities;
     $0.000275 per share executed for orders in securities
other than exchange-traded funds that route to NYSE without attempting
to execute in the Nasdaq Facilities; and
     $0.000225 per share executed for orders in securities
other than exchange-traded funds that route to NYSE after attempting to
execute in the Nasdaq Facilities.
    As a further corollary to the changes made by NYSE, Nasdaq is
eliminating the monthly fee caps that it had in place for orders routed
to NYSE and eliminating the fee for orders charged a fee by the NYSE
specialist.
2. Statutory Basis
    Nasdaq believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with
the provisions of Section 15A of the Act,\7\ in general, and with
Section 15A(b)(5) of the Act,\8\ in particular, in that it provides for
the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees and other charges
among members and issuers and other persons using any facility or
system which the NASD operates or controls. Nasdaq states that the
proposed rule change is a direct response to changes in the fees that
Nasdaq pays when routing orders to the NYSE for execution.
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-3.
    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78o-3(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    Nasdaq does not believe that the proposed rule change will result
in any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    Written comments were neither solicited nor received.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

    The foregoing rule change is subject to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of
the Act \9\ and subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder \10\
because it establishes or changes a due, fee, or other charge
applicable only to a member imposed by the self-regulatory
organization. Accordingly, the proposal is effective upon Commission
receipt of the filing. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the
proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
    \10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml.
); or     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include

File No. SR-NASD-2006-132 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Station Place, 100 F
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File No. SR-NASD-2006-132. This file
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml
). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all

written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and
copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such
filing will also be available for inspection and copying at the
principal office of the NASD. All comments received will be posted
without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying
information from submissions. You should submit only information that
you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to
File No. SR-NASD-2006-132 and should be submitted on or before January
10, 2007.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\11\
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    \11\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2021-0015]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

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

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 13 individuals
for an exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial motor
vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions will
enable these individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce without
meeting the vision requirement in one eye.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 10, 2022.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2021-0015 using any of the
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov/,
insert the docket number, FMCSA-2021-0015, 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, 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 protected], FMCSA,
DOT, 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, (202)
366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Public Participation

A. Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
notice (Docket No. FMCSA-2021-0015), 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-2021-0015. 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-2021-0015, 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 regulatory 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 13 individuals listed in this notice have requested an
exemption from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate the qualifications of each
applicant to determine whether granting an exemption will achieve the
required level of safety mandated by statute.
    The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding vision
found in Sec.  391.41(b)(10) states that a person is physically
qualified to drive a CMV if that person has distant visual acuity of at
least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye without corrective lenses or visual
acuity separately corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) or better with
corrective lenses, distant binocular acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen)
in both eyes with or without corrective lenses, field of vision of at
least 70[deg] in the horizontal meridian in each eye, and the ability
to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard
red, green, and amber.
    On July 16, 1992, the Agency first published the criteria for the
Vision Waiver Program, which listed the conditions and reporting
standards that CMV drivers approved for participation would need to
meet (57 FR 31458). The current Vision Exemption Program was
established in 1998, following the enactment of amendments to the
statutes governing exemptions made by Sec.  4007 of the Transportation
Equity Act for the 21st Century, Public Law 105-178, 112 Stat. 107, 401
(June 9, 1998). Vision exemptions are considered under the procedures
established in 49 CFR part 381 subpart C, on a case-by-case basis upon
application by CMV drivers who do not meet the vision standards of
Sec.  391.41(b)(10).
    To qualify for an exemption from the vision requirement, FMCSA
requires a person to present verifiable evidence that he/she has driven
a commercial vehicle safely in intrastate commerce with the vision
deficiency for the past three years. Recent driving performance is
especially important in evaluating future safety, according to several
research studies designed to correlate past and future driving
performance. Results of these studies support the principle that the
best predictor of future performance by a driver is his/her past record
of crashes and traffic violations. Copies of the studies may be found
at www.regulations.gov/docket?D=FMCSA-1998-3637.
    FMCSA believes it can properly apply the principle to monocular
drivers, because data from the Federal Highway Administration's former
waiver study program clearly demonstrated the driving performance of
experienced monocular drivers in the program is better than that of all
CMV drivers collectively.\1\ The fact that experienced monocular
drivers demonstrated safe driving records in the waiver program
supports a conclusion that other monocular drivers, meeting the same
qualifying conditions as those required by the waiver program, are also
likely to have adapted to their vision deficiency and will continue to
operate safely.
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    \1\ A thorough discussion of this issue may be found in a FHWA
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    The first major research correlating past and future performance
was done in England by Greenwood and Yule in 1920. Subsequent studies,
building on that model, concluded that crash rates for the same
individual exposed to certain risks for two different time periods vary
only slightly (See Bates and Neyman, University of California
Publications in Statistics, April 1952). Other studies demonstrated
theories of predicting crash proneness from crash history coupled with
other factors. These factors--such as age, sex, geographic location,
mileage driven and conviction history--are used every day by insurance
companies and motor vehicle bureaus to predict the

probability of an individual experiencing future crashes (See Weber,
Donald C., ``Accident Rate Potential: An Application of Multiple
Regression Analysis of a Poisson Process,'' Journal of American
Statistical Association, June 1971). A 1964 California Driver Record
Study prepared by the California Department of Motor Vehicles concluded
that the best overall crash predictor for both concurrent and
nonconcurrent events is the number of single convictions. This study
used 3 consecutive years of data, comparing the experiences of drivers
in the first 2 years with their experiences in the final year.

III. Qualifications of Applicants

Jacob J. Bell

    Mr. Bell, 24, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2021, his optometrist stated,
``Visually safe to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bell reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 15,000
miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating 100,000
miles, and buses for 3 years, accumulating 3,000 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.

Robert F. Fullwood

    Mr. Fullwood, 35, has had glaucoma in his right eye since 2011. The
visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2021, his optometrist stated,
``Although patient has long standing reduced vision in the right eye,
his best corrected vision in the left eye (20/20), his full extent of
color vision in the left eye, and his binocular field of vision are
adequate to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Fullwood reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 51,000 miles.
He holds an operator's license from Pennsylvania. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Glen T. Garrabrant

    Mr. Garrabrant, 59, has had a prosthetic in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1980. The visual acuity in his right eye is no
light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination
in 2021, his optometrist stated, ``It is my opinion that the health and
vision of Mr. Garrabrant's left eye at this time is good and has been
stable for years. During this time, it did not interfere with his
ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Garrabrant
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating
24,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years,
accumulating 900,000. He holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.

Lloyd M. Hicks

    Mr. Hicks, 52, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye since
2006. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in his left eye,
hand motion. Following an examination in 2021, his optometrist stated,
``Given the understanding that his vision is limited to primarily his
right eye only, the right eye is impaired from a peripheral field of
view and his central acuity is adequate to meet even basic driving
requirements, Mr. Hicks does have sufficient visual capacity to safely
operate his vehicle at this time.'' Mr. Hicks reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 1.05 million miles.
He holds an operator's license from Arkansas. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Kyle M. Innella

    Mr. Innella, 49, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2021, his ophthalmologist stated, ``It
is my medical opinion that Mr. Innella has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Innella reported that he has driven straight trucks for 29 years,
accumulating 246,500 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Tyraine Jackson

    Mr. Jackson, 47, has a central scotoma in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1991. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
50, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2021, his
ophthalmologist stated, ``Based on the two examinations available for
me to review done in this office on 6/3/2021 and 6/17/2021 I believe
the patient's vision is sufficient to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Jackson reported that
he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 84,000 miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years, accumulating 84,000
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.

Maris I. Kretsu

    Mr. Kretsu, 36, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
60. Following an examination in 2021, his optometrist stated, ``All the
testing concludes that Mr. Kretsu has sufficient vision to obtain a
commercial driver's license and drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Kretsu reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years,
accumulating 400,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Georgia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Ellis R. Martin

    Mr. Martin, 73, has retinal scarring in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2021, his
optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, patient demonstrates
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Martin reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 40 years, accumulating 360,000 miles. He holds an 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.

Jerred R. Murray

    Mr. Murray, 32, had an enucleation of his left eye due to a
traumatic incident in 2015. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination
in 2021, his optometrist stated, ``Given that his vision has been
stable since 2015 and he has previously driven a commercial vehicle
since the loss of his left eye, it is my opinion that he may be well
adapted to his vision and may be able to continue to be capable of
driving a commercial vehicle despite the restricted field.'' Mr. Murray
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating
112,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 1 year,
accumulating 10,000 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.

Moises Perez

    Mr. Perez, 44, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2021, his ophthalmologist stated, ``It is
my opinion that his vision is sufficient to perform the driving tasks
required to operator [sic] a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Perez reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 39,000
miles. He holds an operator's license from Illinois. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.

Jake Quillen

    Mr. Quillen, 63, has ischemic optic neuropathy in his right eye due
to a stroke in 2017. The visual acuity in his right eye is counting
fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2021,
his optometrist stated, ``If these are true, Jake meets the federal
exemptions to be able to drive a commercial vehicle because of his
vision/field of vision in his left eye. Due to this, I can recommend
Mr. Quillen is capable of driving a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Quillen
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating
20,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years,
accumulating 3.3 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Tennesse.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

David S. Rosen

    Mr. Rosen, 65, has had a macular pucker in his left eye since 2015.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and in his left eye, 20/
50. Following an examination in 2021, his optometrist stated, ``I
certify patient, David Rosen, has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Rosen reported
that he has driven buses for 4 years, accumulating 40,000 miles. He
holds a Class B CDL from New Jersey. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.

Robert C. Rucker

    Mr. Rucker, 38, has a retinal detachment in his left eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1996. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20, and in his left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2021, his
optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, I feel Mr. Rucker has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Rucker reported that he has driven straight trucks for 9
years, accumulating 90,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from
Tennessee. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

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 and material
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP12-952-000.
    Applicants: Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC Request for Waiver of
Capacity Release Regulations.
    Filed Date: 8/17/12.
    Accession Number: 20120817-5173.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/29/12.
    Docket Numbers: RP12-953-000.
    Applicants: Colorado Interstate Gas Company LLC.
    Description: Penalties Assessed Compliance Filing of Colorado
Interstate Gas Company LLC.
    Filed Date: 8/20/12.
    Accession Number: 20120820-5050.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/4/12.
    Docket Numbers: RP12-955-000.
    Applicants: CenterPoint Energy--Mississippi River T.
    Description: MRT Rate Case 2012 to be effective 10/1/2012.
    Filed Date: 8/22/12.
    Accession Number: 20120822-5087.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/4/12.
    Docket Numbers: RP12-956-000.
    Applicants: LA Storage, LLC.
    Description: LA Storage Corrected Tariff Filing--ACA Surcharge to
be effective 10/11/2011.
    Filed Date: 8/23/12.
    Accession Number: 20120823-5001.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/4/12.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, and service can be found at:
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other
information, call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-
8659.

    Dated: August 23, 2012.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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