[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 163 (Thursday, August 26, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47710-47714]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18337]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-1998-4334; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2001-9561; FMCSA-
2003-14504; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2005-20027;
FMCSA-2005-20560; FMCSA-2005-21254; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2006-24783;
FMCSA-2006-25246; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-27333; FMCSA-2007-27515;
FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2007-28695; FMCSA-2008-0021; FMCSA-2008-0398;
FMCSA-2009-0086; FMCSA-2009-0121; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0161;
FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2010-0327; FMCSA-2010-0372;
FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-2011-0010; FMCSA-2011-0057; FMCSA-2011-0092;
FMCSA-2011-0102; FMCSA-2011-0141; FMCSA-2011-0142; FMCSA-2011-0189;
FMCSA-2012-0040; FMCSA-2012-0279; FMCSA-2012-0280; FMCSA-2013-0021;
FMCSA-2013-0025; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030;
FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2014-0304;
FMCSA-2014-0305; FMCSA-2015-0048; FMCSA-2015-0049; FMCSA-2015-0052;
FMCSA-2015-0053; FMCSA-2015-0350; FMCSA-2016-0028; FMCSA-2016-0033;
FMCSA-2016-0210; FMCSA-2016-0213; FMCSA-2016-0214; FMCSA-2017-0016;
FMCSA-2017-0018; FMCSA-2017-0019; FMCSA-2017-0022; FMCSA-2017-0023;
FMCSA-2019-0006; FMCSA-2019-0008; FMCSA-2019-0011; FMCSA-2019-0013]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision

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

ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 102
individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle
(CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these individuals to continue to
operate CMVs in interstate commerce without meeting the vision
requirements in one eye.

DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates
stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in
the discussions below. Comments must be received on or before September
27, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-1998-4334, Docket No. FMCSA-
2000-7165, Docket No. FMCSA-2001-9561, Docket No. FMCSA-2003-14504,
Docket No. FMCSA-2003-15892, Docket No. FMCSA-2004-18885, Docket No.
FMCSA-2005-20027, Docket No. FMCSA-2005-20560, Docket No. FMCSA-2005-
21254, Docket No. FMCSA-2005-21711, Docket No. FMCSA-2006-24783, Docket
No. FMCSA-2006-25246, Docket No. FMCSA-2006-26066, Docket No. FMCSA-
2007-27333, Docket No. FMCSA-2007-27515, Docket No. FMCSA-2007-27897,
Docket No. FMCSA-2007-28695, Docket No. FMCSA-2008-0021, Docket No.
FMCSA-2008-0398, Docket No. FMCSA-2009-0086, Docket No. FMCSA-2009-
0121, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0082, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0161, Docket
No. FMCSA-2010-0187, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0201, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-
0327, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0372, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0385, Docket
No. FMCSA-2011-0010, Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0057, Docket No. FMCSA-2011-
0092, Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0102, Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0141, Docket
No. FMCSA-2011-0142, Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0189, Docket No. FMCSA-2012-
0040, Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0279, Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0280, Docket
No. FMCSA-2013-0021, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0025, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-
0027, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0029, Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0030, Docket
No. FMCSA-2013-0165, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0010, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-
0300, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0304, Docket No. FMCSA-2014-0305, Docket
No. FMCSA-2015-0048, Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0049, Docket No. FMCSA-2015-
0052, Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0053, Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0350, Docket
No. FMCSA-2016-0028, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0033, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-
0210, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0213, Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0214, Docket
No. FMCSA-2017-0016, Docket No. FMCSA-2017-0018, Docket No. FMCSA-2017-
0019, Docket No. FMCSA-2017-0022, Docket No. FMCSA-2017-0023, Docket
No. FMCSA-2019-0006, Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0008, Docket No. FMCSA-2019-
0011, or Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0013 using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov/,
insert the docket number, FMCSA-1998-4334, FMCSA-2000-7165, FMCSA-2001-
9561,

FMCSA-2003-14504, FMCSA-2003-15892, FMCSA-2004-18885, FMCSA-2005-20027,
FMCSA-2005-20560, FMCSA-2005-21254, FMCSA-2005-21711, FMCSA-2006-24783,
FMCSA-2006-25246, FMCSA-2006-26066, FMCSA-2007-27333, FMCSA-2007-27515,
FMCSA-2007-27897, FMCSA-2007-28695, FMCSA-2008-0021, FMCSA-2008-0398,
FMCSA-2009-0086, FMCSA-2009-0121, FMCSA-2010-0082, FMCSA-2010-0161,
FMCSA-2010-0187, FMCSA-2010-0201, FMCSA-2010-0327, FMCSA-2010-0372,
FMCSA-2010-0385, FMCSA-2011-0010, FMCSA-2011-0057, FMCSA-2011-0092,
FMCSA-2011-0102, FMCSA-2011-0141, FMCSA-2011-0142, FMCSA-2011-0189,
FMCSA-2012-0040, FMCSA-2012-0279, FMCSA-2012-0280, FMCSA-2013-0021,
FMCSA-2013-0025, FMCSA-2013-0027, FMCSA-2013-0029, FMCSA-2013-0030,
FMCSA-2013-0165, FMCSA-2014-0010, FMCSA-2014-0300, FMCSA-2014-0304,
FMCSA-2014-0305, FMCSA-2015-0048, FMCSA-2015-0049, FMCSA-2015-0052,
FMCSA-2015-0053, FMCSA-2015-0350, FMCSA-2016-0028, FMCSA-2016-0033,
FMCSA-2016-0210, FMCSA-2016-0213, FMCSA-2016-0214, FMCSA-2017-0016,
FMCSA-2017-0018, FMCSA-2017-0019, FMCSA-2017-0022, FMCSA-2017-0023,
FMCSA-2019-0006, FMCSA-2019-0008, FMCSA-2019-0011, or FMCSA-2019-0013
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, 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,
DOT, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-
0001. Office hours are from 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-1998-4334; FMCSA-2000-7165; FMCSA-2001-9561;
FMCSA-2003-14504; FMCSA-2003-15892; FMCSA-2004-18885; FMCSA-2005-20027;
FMCSA-2005-20560; FMCSA-2005-21254; FMCSA-2005-21711; FMCSA-2006-24783;
FMCSA-2006-25246; FMCSA-2006-26066; FMCSA-2007-27333; FMCSA-2007-27515;
FMCSA-2007-27897; FMCSA-2007-28695; FMCSA-2008-0021; FMCSA-2008-0398;
FMCSA-2009-0086; FMCSA-2009-0121; FMCSA-2010-0082; FMCSA-2010-0161;
FMCSA-2010-0187; FMCSA-2010-0201; FMCSA-2010-0327; FMCSA-2010-0372;
FMCSA-2010-0385; FMCSA-2011-0010; FMCSA-2011-0057; FMCSA-2011-0092;
FMCSA-2011-0102; FMCSA-2011-0141; FMCSA-2011-0142; FMCSA-2011-0189;
FMCSA-2012-0040; FMCSA-2012-0279; FMCSA-2012-0280; FMCSA-2013-0021;
FMCSA-2013-0025; FMCSA-2013-0027; FMCSA-2013-0029; FMCSA-2013-0030;
FMCSA-2013-0165; FMCSA-2014-0010; FMCSA-2014-0300; FMCSA-2014-0304;
FMCSA-2014-0305; FMCSA-2015-0048; FMCSA-2015-0049; FMCSA-2015-0052;
FMCSA-2015-0053; FMCSA-2015-0350; FMCSA-2016-0028; FMCSA-2016-0033;
FMCSA-2016-0210; FMCSA-2016-0213; FMCSA-2016-0214; FMCSA-2017-0016;
FMCSA-2017-0018; FMCSA-2017-0019; FMCSA-2017-0022; FMCSA-2017-0023;
FMCSA-2019-0006; FMCSA-2019-0008; FMCSA-2019-0011; FMCSA-2019-0013),
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/, insert
the docket number, FMCSA-1998-4334, FMCSA-2000-7165, FMCSA-2001-9561,
FMCSA-2003-14504, FMCSA-2003-15892, FMCSA-2004-18885, FMCSA-2005-20027,
FMCSA-2005-20560, FMCSA-2005-21254, FMCSA-2005-21711, FMCSA-2006-24783,
FMCSA-2006-25246, FMCSA-2006-26066, FMCSA-2007-27333, FMCSA-2007-27515,
FMCSA-2007-27897, FMCSA-2007-28695, FMCSA-2008-0021, FMCSA-2008-0398,
FMCSA-2009-0086, FMCSA-2009-0121, FMCSA-2010-0082, FMCSA-2010-0161,
FMCSA-2010-0187, FMCSA-2010-0201, FMCSA-2010-0327, FMCSA-2010-0372,
FMCSA-2010-0385, FMCSA-2011-0010, FMCSA-2011-0057, FMCSA-2011-0092,
FMCSA-2011-0102, FMCSA-2011-0141, FMCSA-2011-0142, FMCSA-2011-0189,
FMCSA-2012-0040, FMCSA-2012-0279, FMCSA-2012-0280, FMCSA-2013-0021,
FMCSA-2013-0025, FMCSA-2013-0027, FMCSA-2013-0029, FMCSA-2013-0030,
FMCSA-2013-0165, FMCSA-2014-0010, FMCSA-2014-0300, FMCSA-2014-0304,
FMCSA-2014-0305, FMCSA-2015-0048, FMCSA-2015-0049, FMCSA-2015-0052,
FMCSA-2015-0053, FMCSA-2015-0350, FMCSA-2016-0028, FMCSA-2016-0033,
FMCSA-2016-0210, FMCSA-2016-0213, FMCSA-2016-0214, FMCSA-2017-0016,
FMCSA-2017-0018, FMCSA-2017-0019, FMCSA-2017-0022, FMCSA-2017-0023,
FMCSA-2019-0006, FMCSA-2019-0008, FMCSA-2019-0011, or FMCSA-2019-0013
in the keyword box, and click ``Search.'' 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-1998-4334, FMCSA-2000-7165, FMCSA-2001-9561, FMCSA-2003-
14504, FMCSA-2003-15892, FMCSA-2004-18885, FMCSA-

2005-20027, FMCSA-2005-20560, FMCSA-2005-21254, FMCSA-2005-21711,
FMCSA-2006-24783, FMCSA-2006-25246, FMCSA-2006-26066, FMCSA-2007-27333,
FMCSA-2007-27515, FMCSA-2007-27897, FMCSA-2007-28695, FMCSA-2008-0021,
FMCSA-2008-0398, FMCSA-2009-0086, FMCSA-2009-0121, FMCSA-2010-0082,
FMCSA-2010-0161, FMCSA-2010-0187, FMCSA-2010-0201, FMCSA-2010-0327,
FMCSA-2010-0372, FMCSA-2010-0385, FMCSA-2011-0010, FMCSA-2011-0057,
FMCSA-2011-0092, FMCSA-2011-0102, FMCSA-2011-0141, FMCSA-2011-0142,
FMCSA-2011-0189, FMCSA-2012-0040, FMCSA-2012-0279, FMCSA-2012-0280,
FMCSA-2013-0021, FMCSA-2013-0025, FMCSA-2013-0027, FMCSA-2013-0029,
FMCSA-2013-0030, FMCSA-2013-0165, FMCSA-2014-0010, FMCSA-2014-0300,
FMCSA-2014-0304, FMCSA-2014-0305, FMCSA-2015-0048, FMCSA-2015-0049,
FMCSA-2015-0052, FMCSA-2015-0053, FMCSA-2015-0350, FMCSA-2016-0028,
FMCSA-2016-0033, FMCSA-2016-0210, FMCSA-2016-0213, FMCSA-2016-0214,
FMCSA-2017-0016, FMCSA-2017-0018, FMCSA-2017-0019, FMCSA-2017-0022,
FMCSA-2017-0023, FMCSA-2019-0006, FMCSA-2019-0008, FMCSA-2019-0011, or
FMCSA-2019-0013 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<PHONE_NUMBER>
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 physical qualification standard for drivers regarding vision
found in 49 CFR 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 a 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 red,
green, and amber.
    The 102 individuals listed in this notice have requested renewal of
their exemptions from the vision standard in Sec.  391.41(b)(10), in
accordance with FMCSA procedures. Accordingly, FMCSA has evaluated
these applications for renewal on their merits and decided to extend
each exemption for a renewable 2-year period.

III. Request for Comments

    Interested parties or organizations possessing information that
would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not
currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately
notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted
and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption
would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315(b), FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the
exemption of a driver.

IV. Basis for Renewing Exemptions

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), each of the 102
applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an
exemption from the vision standard (see 63 FR 66226, 64 FR 16517, 65 FR
33406, 65 FR 57234, 66 FR 17994, 66 FR 30502, 66 FR 41654, 67 FR 57266,
68 FR 19598, 68 FR 33570, 68 FR 35772, 68 FR 44837, 68 FR 52811, 68 FR
61860, 69 FR 52741, 69 FR 53493, 69 FR 62742, 70 FR 2701, 70 FR 16887,
70 FR 17504, 70 FR 25878, 70 FR 30997, 70 FR 30999, 70 FR 33937, 70 FR
41811, 70 FR 46567, 70 FR 48797, 70 FR 61165, 70 FR 61493, 71 FR 32183,
71 FR 41310, 71 FR 53489, 71 FR 62148, 71 FR 63379, 72 FR 180, 72 FR
1051, 72 FR 9397, 72 FR 11425, 72 FR 12666, 72 FR 21313, 72 FR 25831,
72 FR 28093, 72 FR 32703, 72 FR 32705, 72 FR 39879, 72 FR 40359, 72 FR
40362, 72 FR 46261, 72 FR 52419, 72 FR 54971, 72 FR 54972, 73 FR 15567,
73 FR 27015, 73 FR 36955, 73 FR 51336, 73 FR 61925, 73 FR 78423, 74 FR
7097, 74 FR 8302, 74 FR 8842, 74 FR 15584, 74 FR 15586, 74 FR 19267, 74
FR 20253, 74 FR 26461, 74 FR 26464, 74 FR 28094, 74 FR 34074, 74 FR
34395, 74 FR 34630, 74 FR 41971, 74 FR 43221, 74 FR 43223, 74 FR 49069,
74 FR 53581, 75 FR 19674, 75 FR 25919, 75 FR 36779, 75 FR 39725, 75 FR
39729, 75 FR 47883, 75 FR 52062, 75 FR 54958, 75 FR 59327, 75 FR 61833,
75 FR 63257, 75 FR 65057, 75 FR 70078, 75 FR 77492, 75 FR 79081, 75 FR
79083, 76 FR 5425, 76 FR 7894, 76 FR 9856, 76 FR 11215, 76 FR 12216, 76
FR 15361, 76 FR 18824, 76 FR 20076, 76 FR 20078, 76 FR 21796, 76 FR
25766, 76 FR 29022, 76 FR 29024, 76 FR 29026, 76 FR 34135, 76 FR 37168,
76 FR 37173, 76 FR 37885, 76 FR 40445, 76 FR 44082, 76 FR 44652, 76 FR
44653, 76 FR 49528, 76 FR 53708, 76 FR 53710, 76 FR 54530, 76 FR 55465,
76 FR 55469, 76 FR 61143, 76 FR 62143, 76 FR 64171, 76 FR 67246, 77 FR
23797, 77 FR 23799, 77 FR 33558, 77 FR 40945, 77 FR 40946, 77 FR 52389,
77 FR 56262, 77 FR 60008, 77 FR 60010, 77 FR 64583, 77 FR 64839, 77 FR
68200, 77 FR 71671, 77 FR 74734, 77 FR 75494, 77 FR 75496, 78 FR 800,
78 FR 10251, 78 FR 12822, 78 FR 14410, 78 FR 16761, 78 FR 16762, 78 FR
18667, 78 FR 20376, 78 FR 20379, 78 FR 24798, 78 FR 30954, 78 FR 34140,
78 FR 34141, 78 FR 34143, 78 FR 37270, 78 FR 41975, 78 FR 46407, 78 FR
47818, 78 FR 51268, 78 FR 51269, 78 FR 52602, 78 FR 56986, 78 FR 56993,
78 FR 57679, 78 FR 63307, 78 FR 68137, 78 FR 77782, 78 FR 78477, 79 FR
4531, 79 FR 14328, 79 FR 23797, 79 FR 24298, 79 FR 27365, 79 FR 46300,
79 FR 51643, 79 FR 56117, 79 FR 64001, 79 FR 65760, 79 FR 73393, 79 FR
73686, 79 FR 74169, 80 FR 603, 80 FR 2473, 80 FR 12254, 80 FR 12547, 80
FR 14223, 80 FR 15859, 80 FR 15863, 80 FR 16500, 80 FR 18693, 80 FR
20558, 80 FR 22773, 80 FR 25766, 80 FR 26139, 80 FR 29149, 80 FR 31636,
80 FR 31640, 80 FR 33009, 80 FR 33011, 80 FR 35699, 80 FR 36395, 80 FR
36398, 80 FR 37718, 80 FR 40122, 80 FR 41547, 80 FR 45573, 80 FR 48402,
80 FR 48404, 80 FR 48409, 80 FR 48411, 80 FR 48413, 80 FR 50917, 80 FR
53383, 80 FR 59225, 80 FR 62163, 80 FR 63869, 81 FR 14190, 81 FR 15401,
81 FR 20435, 81 FR 39100, 81 FR 39320, 81 FR 59266, 81 FR 66720, 81 FR
71173, 81 FR 72664, 81 FR 74494, 81 FR 80161, 81 FR 81230, 81 FR 91239,
81 FR 94013, 81 FR 96165, 81 FR 96180, 82 FR 12678, 82 FR 13043,

82 FR 13048, 82 FR 13187, 82 FR 15277, 82 FR 18818, 82 FR 18949, 82 FR
18954, 82 FR 22379, 82 FR 23712, 82 FR 24430, 82 FR 28734, 82 FR 32919,
82 FR 33542, 82 FR 35043, 82 FR 35050, 82 FR 37499, 82 FR 37504, 82 FR
43647, 82 FR 47295, 82 FR 47309, 82 FR 47312, 83 FR 2289, 83 FR 4537,
83 FR 15195, 83 FR 24146, 83 FR 28325, 83 FR 34661, 83 FR 40638, 83 FR
53724, 84 FR 2311, 84 FR 2314, 84 FR 2326, 84 FR 11859, 84 FR 12665, 84
FR 16320, 84 FR 16333, 84 FR 21397, 84 FR 21401, 84 FR 27685, 84 FR
27688, 84 FR 33801, 84 FR 46088, 84 FR 47038, 84 FR 47045, 84 FR 47052,
84 FR 47057, 84 FR 52166, 84 FR 58437). They have submitted evidence
showing that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the
requirement specified at Sec.  391.41(b)(10) and that the vision
impairment is stable. In addition, a review of each record of safety
while driving with the respective vision deficiencies over the past 2
years indicates each applicant continues to meet the vision exemption
requirements. These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting
each driver's ability to continue to drive safely in interstate
commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for
each renewal applicant for a period of 2 years is likely to achieve a
level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption.
    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following
groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of October
and are discussed below. As of October 3, 2021, and in accordance with
49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following 85 individuals have
satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the
vision requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (63 FR
66226, 64 FR 16517, 65 FR 33406, 65 FR 57234, 66 FR 17994, 66 FR 30502,
66 FR 41654, 67 FR 57266, 68 FR 19598, 68 FR 33570, 68 FR 35772, 68 FR
44837, 69 FR 52741, 69 FR 53493, 69 FR 62742, 70 FR 2701, 70 FR 16887,
70 FR 17504, 70 FR 25878, 70 FR 30997, 70 FR 33937, 70 FR 41811, 71 FR
32183, 71 FR 41310, 71 FR 53489, 71 FR 62148, 71 FR 63379, 72 FR 180,
72 FR 1051, 72 FR 9397, 72 FR 11425, 72 FR 12666, 72 FR 21313, 72 FR
25831, 72 FR 28093, 72 FR 32703, 72 FR 32705, 72 FR 39879, 72 FR 40362,
72 FR 46261, 72 FR 52419, 72 FR 54972, 73 FR 15567, 73 FR 27015, 73 FR
36955, 73 FR 51336, 73 FR 61925, 73 FR 78423, 74 FR 7097, 74 FR 8302,
74 FR 8842, 74 FR 15584, 74 FR 15586, 74 FR 19267, 74 FR 20253, 74 FR
26461, 74 FR 26464, 74 FR 28094, 74 FR 34395, 74 FR 34630, 74 FR 41971,
74 FR 43221, 74 FR 43223, 75 FR 19674, 75 FR 25919, 75 FR 36779, 75 FR
39725, 75 FR 39729, 75 FR 47883, 75 FR 52062, 75 FR 54958, 75 FR 59327,
75 FR 61833, 75 FR 63257, 75 FR 65057, 75 FR 70078, 75 FR 77492, 75 FR
79081, 75 FR 79083, 76 FR 5425, 76 FR 7894, 76 FR 9856, 76 FR 11215, 76
FR 12216, 76 FR 15361, 76 FR 18824, 76 FR 20076, 76 FR 20078, 76 FR
21796, 76 FR 25766, 76 FR 29022, 76 FR 29024, 76 FR 29026, 76 FR 34135,
76 FR 37168, 76 FR 37173, 76 FR 37885, 76 FR 40445, 76 FR 44082, 76 FR
44652, 76 FR 44653, 76 FR 49528, 76 FR 53708, 76 FR 53710, 76 FR 54530,
76 FR 55469, 76 FR 61143, 77 FR 23797, 77 FR 23799, 77 FR 33558, 77 FR
40945, 77 FR 40946, 77 FR 52389, 77 FR 56262, 77 FR 60008, 77 FR 60010,
77 FR 64583, 77 FR 64839, 77 FR 68200, 77 FR 71671, 77 FR 74734, 77 FR
75494, 77 FR 75496, 78 FR 800, 78 FR 10251, 78 FR 12822, 78 FR 14410,
78 FR 16761, 78 FR 16762, 78 FR 18667, 78 FR 20376, 78 FR 20379, 78 FR
24798, 78 FR 30954, 78 FR 34140, 78 FR 34141, 78 FR 34143, 78 FR 37270,
78 FR 41975, 78 FR 46407, 78 FR 47818, 78 FR 51268, 78 FR 51269, 78 FR
52602, 78 FR 56986, 78 FR 56993, 78 FR 57679, 78 FR 63307, 78 FR 77782,
78 FR 78477, 79 FR 4531, 79 FR 14328, 79 FR 23797, 79 FR 24298, 79 FR
27365, 79 FR 46300, 79 FR 51643, 79 FR 56117, 79 FR 64001, 79 FR 65760,
79 FR 73393, 79 FR 73686, 79 FR 74169, 80 FR 603, 80 FR 2473, 80 FR
12254, 80 FR 12547, 80 FR 14223, 80 FR 15859, 80 FR 15863, 80 FR 16500,
80 FR 18693, 80 FR 20558, 80 FR 22773, 80 FR 25766, 80 FR 26139, 80 FR
29149, 80 FR 31636, 80 FR 31640, 80 FR 33009, 80 FR 33011, 80 FR 35699,
80 FR 36395, 80 FR 36398, 80 FR 37718, 80 FR 40122, 80 FR 41547, 80 FR
45573, 80 FR 48402, 80 FR 48404, 80 FR 48409, 80 FR 48411, 80 FR 48413,
80 FR 50917, 80 FR 53383, 80 FR 59225, 80 FR 62163, 80 FR 63869, 81 FR
14190, 81 FR 15401, 81 FR 20435, 81 FR 39100, 81 FR 39320, 81 FR 59266,
81 FR 66720, 81 FR 71173, 81 FR 72664, 81 FR 74494, 81 FR 80161, 81 FR
81230, 81 FR 91239, 81 FR 94013, 81 FR 96165, 81 FR 96180, 82 FR 12678,
82 FR 13043, 82 FR 13048, 82 FR 13187, 82 FR 15277, 82 FR 18818, 82 FR
18949, 82 FR 18954, 82 FR 22379, 82 FR 23712, 82 FR 24430, 82 FR 28734,
82 FR 32919, 82 FR 33542, 82 FR 35043, 82 FR 35050, 82 FR 37499, 82 FR
37504, 82 FR 47295, 82 FR 47309, 82 FR 47312, 83 FR 4537, 83 FR 15195,
83 FR 24146, 83 FR 28325, 83 FR 34661, 83 FR 40638, 83 FR 53724, 84 FR
2311, 84 FR 2314, 84 FR 2326, 84 FR 11859, 84 FR 12665, 84 FR 16320, 84
FR 16333, 84 FR 21397, 84 FR 21401, 84 FR 27685, 84 FR 27688, 84 FR
33801, 84 FR 47038, 84 FR 47045, 84 FR 47052, 84 FR 47057, 84 FR
52166):
Charles L. Alsager, Jr. (IA), Thomas A. Barber (NC), Ronald J. Bergman
(OH), Jan M. Bernath (OH), Johnny A. Beutler (SD), John A. Bridges
(GA), John P. Brooks (IL), Shaun E. Burnett (IA), Juan R. Cano (TX),
Jonathan E. Carriaga (NM), Anthony J. Cesternino (VA), David E. Crane
(OH), Christopher A. Deadman (MI), Kenneth Dionisi (MI), Russell R.
Dixon (VA), Arthur Dolengewicz (NY), Tracy A. Doty (TN), Glenn E.
Dowell (IN), Verlin L. Driskell (NE), Robin C. Duckett (SC), Edward
Dugue III (NC), Dominick P. Fittipaldi (PA), Joe M. Flores (NM), Ricky
J. Franklin (OR), Hugo A. Galvis Barrera (GA), Steven G. Garrett (CA),
Steven A. Garrity (MA), Ricky L. Gillum (KY),Bret S. Graham (ME), Mark
A. Grenier (CT), Kevin S. Haas (PA), David A. Hayes (GA), Melvin L.
Hipsley (MD), Steven C. Holland (OK), Wade J. Jandreau (ME), Joseph E.
Jones (GA), Clyde H. Kitzan (ND), Gerald D. Larson (WI), Jason C. Laub
(OH), Edward J. Lavin (CT), Gregory K. Lilly (WV), Pedro G. Limon (TX),
Craig R. Martin (TX), Michael L. Martin (OH), David McKinney (OR),
Brian S. Metheny (PA), David A. Miller (NE), James J. Mitchell (NC),
Johnny Montemayor (TX), Earl R. Neugerbauer (CO), Thomas G. Normington
(WY), Frank L. O'Rourke (NY), Joseph B. Peacock (NC), Kenneth D.
Perkins (NC), Mark A. Pirl (NC), Reginald I. Powell (IL), John J.
Pribanic (TX), Shannon L. Puckett (KY), William A. Ramirez Vasquez
(CA), John C. Rodriguez (PA), Vincent Rubino (NJ), Benito Saldana (TX),
Daniel Salinas (OR), Bobby W. Sanders (TN), Scott W. Schilling (ND),
Tim M. Seavy (IN), John M. Sexton (CA), Randal J. Shabloski (PA),
Phillip Shelburne (TX), Rick J. Smart (NH), David C. Snellings (MD),
Scott C. Starr (NJ), Artis Suitt (NC), Rodney W. Sukalski (MN), Lee F.
Taylor (NJ), Thomas L. Terrell (IA), Bill J. Thierolf (NE), Larry A.
Tidwell (MO), Malcolm J. Tilghman, Sr. (DE), Larry D. Warneke (WA),
Harry S. Warren (FL), Ricky L. Watts (FL), Paul C. Weiss (PA), Mark B.
Wilmer (VA), Norman G. Wooten (TX)

    The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-1998-4334, FMCSA-
2000-7165, FMCSA-2001-9561, FMCSA-2003-14504, FMCSA-2004-18885, FMCSA-
2005-20027, FMCSA-2005-20560, FMCSA-2006-24783, FMCSA-2006-25246,
FMCSA-2006-26066, FMCSA-2007-27333, FMCSA-2007-27515, FMCSA-2007-27897,
FMCSA-2007-28695, FMCSA-2008-0021, FMCSA-2008-0398, FMCSA-2009-0086,
FMCSA-2009-0121, FMCSA-2010-0082, FMCSA-2010-

0161, FMCSA-2010-0187, FMCSA-2010-0201, FMCSA-2010-0327, FMCSA-2010-
0372, FMCSA-2010-0385, FMCSA-2011-0010, FMCSA-2011-0057, FMCSA-2011-
0092, FMCSA-2011-0102, FMCSA-2011-0141, FMCSA-2011-0142, FMCSA-2012-
0040, FMCSA-2012-0279, FMCSA-2012-0280, FMCSA-2013-0021, FMCSA-2013-
0025, FMCSA-2013-0027, FMCSA-2013-0029, FMCSA-2013-0030, FMCSA-2013-
0165, FMCSA-2014-0010, FMCSA-2014-0300, FMCSA-2014-0304, FMCSA-2014-
0305, FMCSA-2015-0048, FMCSA-2015-0049, FMCSA-2015-0052, FMCSA-2015-
0053, FMCSA-2015-0350, FMCSA-2016-0028, FMCSA-2016-0033, FMCSA-2016-
0210, FMCSA-2016-0213, FMCSA-2016-0214, FMCSA-2017-0016, FMCSA-2017-
0018, FMCSA-2017-0019, FMCSA-2017-0022, FMCSA-2019-0006, FMCSA-2019-
0008, and FMCSA-2019-0011. Their exemptions are applicable as of
October 3, 2021 and will expire on October 3, 2023.
    As of October 4, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), the following three individuals have satisfied the
renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision
requirement in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (84 FR 46088, 84
FR 58437):

Calvin B. Jones (MD), Robert E. Nichols (NV), and Karol Stankiewicz
(IL).

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2019-0013. Their
exemptions are applicable as of October 4, 2021 and will expire on
October 4, 2023.
    As of October 19, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), the following four individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (82 FR 43647, 83 FR 2289, 84 FR
47052):

Charles C. Berns (IA), Jeremiah E. Casey (MO), Carlos Marquez (WI),
Daniel D. Woodworth (FL)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2017-0023. Their
exemptions are applicable as of October 19, 2021 and will expire on
October 19, 2023.
    As of October 23, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), the following four individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (78 FR 47818, 78 FR 63307, 80 FR
59225, 82 FR 47312, 84 FR 47052):

Larry E. Blakely (GA), Arlene S. Kent (NH), Willie L. Murphy (IN),
Brian C. Tate (VA)

    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2013-0165. Their
exemptions are applicable as of October 23, 2021 and will expire on
October 23, 2023.
    As of October 24, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), the following four individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (70 FR 30999, 70 FR 46567, 70 FR
48797, 70 FR 61493, 72 FR 40359, 72 FR 54971, 74 FR 34074, 74 FR 49069,
76 FR 62143, 78 FR 77782, 80 FR 59225, 82 FR 47312, 84 FR 47052):

Andrew B. Clayton (TN), William P. Doolittle (MO), Jonathan M. Gentry
(TN), Robert W. Healey, Jr. (NJ)

    The drivers were included in docket numbers FMCSA-2005-21254 and
FMCSA-2005-21711. Their exemptions are applicable as of October 24,
2021 and will expire on October 24, 2023.
    As of October 30, 2021, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), the following individual has satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (68 FR 52811, 68 FR 61860, 70 FR
61165, 74 FR 53581, 76 FR 64171, 78 FR 68137, 80 FR 59225, 82 FR 47312,
84 FR 47052):

Michael E. Yount (ID)

    The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2003-15892. The
exemption is applicable as of October 30, 2021 and will expire on
October 30, 2023.
    As of October 31, 2021 and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315(b), the following individual has satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the vision requirement in
the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers (76 FR 55465, 76 FR 67246, 78 FR
77782, 80 FR 59225, 82 FR 47312, 84 FR 47052):

Gerald D. Stidham (CO)

    The driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2011-0189. The
exemption is applicable as of October 31, 2021 and will expire on
October 31, 2023.

V. Conditions and Requirements

    The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions:
(1) Each driver must undergo an annual physical examination (a) by an
ophthalmologist or optometrist who attests that the vision in the
better eye continues to meet the requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10),
and (b) by a certified medical examiner (ME), as defined by Sec.
390.5, who attests that the driver is otherwise physically qualified
under Sec.  391.41, (2) each driver must provide a copy of the
ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report to the ME at the time of the
annual medical examination, and (3) each driver must provide a copy of
the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the
driver's qualification file or keep a copy of his/her driver's
qualification if he/her is self-employed. The driver must also have a
copy of the exemption when driving, for presentation to a duly
authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. The exemption
will be rescinded if: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and
conditions of the exemption, (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower
level of safety than was maintained before it was granted, or (3)
continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals
and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b).

VI. Preemption

    During the period the exemption is in effect, no State shall
enforce any law or regulation that conflicts with this exemption with
respect to a person operating under the exemption.

VI. Conclusion

    Based upon its evaluation of the 102 exemption applications, FMCSA
renews the exemptions of the aforementioned drivers from the vision
requirement in Sec.  391.41(b)(10), subject to the requirements cited
above. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), each
exemption will be valid for two years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.

Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-1829-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2008-0018]

North Dakota; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of North Dakota (FEMA-1829-DR), dated March 24, 2009, and
related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: April 10, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of North Dakota is hereby amended to include Individual
Assistance for the following areas among those areas determined to have
been adversely affected by the event declared a major disaster by the
President in his declaration of March 24, 2009.

    Adams, Barnes, Billings, Burleigh, Cass, Dickey, Emmons, Foster,
Grand Forks, Hettinger, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Mercer,
Morton, Nelson, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Stutsman, and Williams
Counties for Individual Assistance (already designated for emergency
protective measures [Category B], including direct Federal
assistance, under the Public Assistance program).
    Griggs, Steele, Towner, and Traill Counties for Individual
Assistance.

The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA)
are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community
Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling;
97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment
Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048,
Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In
Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for
Individuals and Households; 97.050 Presidentially Declared Disaster
Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036,
Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared
Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

Nancy Ward,
Acting Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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