[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 45 (Thursday, March 7, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10471-10475]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-5361]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2001-11426]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for exemption from the vision standard;
request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces FMCSA's receipt of applications from 36
individuals for an exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. If granted, the exemptions will
enable these individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor
vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce without meeting the vision
standard prescribed in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10).
DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 8, 2002.
ADDRESSES: You can mail or deliver comments to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Dockets Management Facility, Room PL-401, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You can also submit comments as
well as see the submissions of other commenters at http://dms.dot.gov.
Please include the docket number that appears in the heading of this
document. You can examine and copy this document and all comments
received at the same Internet address or at the Dockets Management
Facility from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. If you want to know that we received your comments,
please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard or include a copy of
the acknowledgement page that appears after you submit comments
electronically.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the vision
exemptions in this notice, Ms. Sandra Zywokarte, Office of Bus and
Truck Standards and Operations, (202) 366-2987; for information about
legal issues related to this notice, Mr. Joseph Solomey, Office of the
Chief Counsel, (202) 366-1374, FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7:45
a.m. to 4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Electronic Access and Filing
You may see all the comments online through the Document Management
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System (DMS) at: http://dmses.dot.gov/submit.
Background
Thirty-six individuals have requested an exemption from the vision
requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers of CMVs
in interstate commerce. Under 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e), FMCSA may
grant an exemption for a 2-year period if it finds ``such exemption
would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or
greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption.''
The statute also allows the agency to renew exemptions at the end of
the 2-year period. Accordingly, the agency will evaluate the
qualifications of each applicant to determine whether granting the
exemptions will achieve the required level of safety.
Qualifications of Applicants
1. Louis N. Adams
Mr. Adams, age 43, has had poor vision in his left eye since the
1980s due to corneal disease. His uncorrected visual acuity is 20/15 in
the right eye and hand motion only in the left eye. An ophthalmologist
who examined him in 2001 certified, ``In my professional medical
opinion, I believe Mr. Louis Adams has sufficient vision to continue in
his profession as a driver of commercial vehicles.'' Mr. Adams reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 120,000
miles, tractor-trailer combination vehicles for 18 years, accumulating
864,000 miles, and buses for 4 years, accumulating 48,000 miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina, and his driving record for the
last 3 years shows no accidents or convictions for moving violations in
a CMV.
2. Guy M. Alloway
Mr. Alloway, 53, was born without a right eye. His unaided visual
acuity is 20/20 in the left eye. An optometrist who examined him in
2001 certified, ``It is my opinion that Guy Alloway has sufficient
vision to perform all driving tasks needed to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Alloway submitted that he has operated straight trucks
for 5 years, accumulating 125,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 25 years, accumulating 3.1 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Oregon, and his driving record shows he has had no
accidents or convictions for traffic violations in a CMV for the last 3
years.
3. Lyle H. Banser
Mr. Banser, 44, had a corneal transplant in his left eye in 1975.
His visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20 without correction and in
the left, 20/400, not correctable. An ophthalmologist examined him in
2001 and stated, ``I do believe that Mr. Banser would have the visual
acuity sufficient to perform his driving tasks as required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Banser reported he has 28 years' and 560,000
miles' experience driving straight trucks, and 27 years' and 27,000
miles' experience driving tractor-trailer combinations. He holds a
Class ABCDM CDL from Wisconsin, and his driving record for the last 3
years shows no accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
4. Paul R. Barron
Mr. Barron, 44, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected
vision in the right eye is 20/20 and in the left, finger counting. An
optometrist examined him in 2001 and certified, ``In my medical
opinion, Paul Ray Barron has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Barron submitted
that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 6 years,
accumulating 270,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri, and
has no accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV on his
driving record for the last 3 years.
5. Lloyd J. Botsford
Mr. Botsford, 48, has amblyopia in his left eye. His visual acuity
in the right eye is 20/15 and in the left 20/200. An optometrist
examined him in 2001 and affirmed, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Botsford
should be able to adequately and safely drive a commercial vehicle. His
condition is such that from early days he has learned to compensate for
the reduced visual acuity in his left eye.'' In his application, Mr.
Botsford stated that he has 8 years' and 740,000 miles' experience
operating tractor-trailer combinations. He holds a Class A CDL from
Missouri, and there are no accidents or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV on his record for the last 3 years.
6. Joseph E. Buck, Sr.
Mr. Buck, 60, lost his right eye due to trauma in 1974. He has 20/
20 uncorrected visual acuity in his left eye. He was examined in 2001
and his optometrist stated, ``It is my medical opinion that Joe has
sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Buck submitted
that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 1.5
million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 3 years,
accumulating 300,000 miles. He holds a North Carolina Class A CDL.
During the last 3 years he had one accident and one conviction for a
moving violation--Speeding--in a CMV. The accident occurred when the
mirror of the vehicle he was driving collided with the mirror of an
oncoming vehicle. The investigating police officer was not able to
determine fault. The speeding violation occurred on a separate
occasion, when he exceeded the speed limit by 9 mph.
7. Ronald M. Calvin
Mr. Calvin, 49, has decreased vision in his left eye due to
retinopathy of prematurity. His best-corrected vision is 20/20 in the
right eye and 20/600 in the left. His optometrist examined him in 2001
and certified, ``In my opinion, Mr. Calvin has sufficient vision to
perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' In
his application, Mr. Calvin indicated he has driven straight trucks for
21 years, accumulating 1.0 million miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 17 years, accumulating 1.2 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from California, and his driving record for the past 3
years shows no accidents or convictions for traffic violations in a
CMV.
8. Rusbel P. Contreras
Mr. Contreras, 33, has a small central scotoma in his left eye due
to congenital toxoplasmosis. His best-corrected vision is 20/20 in the
right eye and 20/400 in the left. An ophthalmologist examined him in
2001 and stated, ``My opinion is that he has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks of a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Contreras, who
holds a Class A CDL from Colorado, reported that he has been driving
tractor-trailer combinations for 6 years, accumulating 600,000 miles.
His driving record shows he has had no accidents and one conviction for
a traffic violation--Violation of Red Light Signal--in a CMV during the
last 3 years.
9. Timothy J. Droeger
Mr. Droeger, 33, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected
vision is 20/20 in the right eye and light perception in the left. An
optometrist examined him in 2001 and stated, ``Mr. Tim Droeger shows
sufficient visual acuity and sufficient peripheral vision to operate in
his capacity as a truck driver.'' Mr. Droeger reported he has driven
tractor-trailer combinations for 14 years, accumulating 1.6 million
miles. He holds a Minnesota Class A CDL. He has had no accidents and
one conviction for a moving violation--Speeding--in a CMV for the past
3 years, according to his driving record. He exceeded the speed limit
by 13 mph.
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10. Robert A. Fogg
Mr. Fogg, 50, has amblyopia of his left eye. His best-corrected
vision is 20/20 in the right eye and 20/200 in the left. Following an
examination in 2001, his optometrist stated, ``In my professional
medical opinion Mr. Robert A. Fogg can drive commercial vehicles
safely.'' Mr. Fogg reported that he has 10 years' experience operating
straight trucks, accumulating 650,000 miles, and 7 years' experience
operating tractor-trailer combinations, accumulating 770,000 miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from North Carolina, and there are no accidents or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV on his record for the last 3
years.
11. Paul D. Gaither
Mr. Gaither, 50, has a congenital coloboma of the left eye. His
visual acuity is 20/15 in the right eye and 20/400 in the left. An
optometrist examined him in 2001 and stated, ``I have no doubt in
Paul's ability to drive a commercial vehicle. His developmental visual
problems should not interfere with his driving performance.'' In his
application, Mr. Gaither indicated he has driven straight trucks for 33
years, accumulating 330,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
8 years, accumulating 148,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Indiana, and his driving record shows no accidents or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV during the last 3 years.
12. David L. Grajiola
Mr. Grajiola, 53, has a congenital coloboma of the right eye. His
best-corrected vision is 20/400 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left.
Following an examination in 2001, his optometrist affirmed, ``In my
professional opinion, David Grajiola has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Grajiola holds a Class A CDL from California and reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 480,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 3.6 million
miles. His driving record shows no accidents and two convictions for
moving violations--Speeding--in a CMV for the past 3 years. He exceeded
the speed limit by 15 mph and 11 mph in two separate instances.
13. David L. Gregory
Mr. Gregory, 38, has a prosthetic right eye due to an injury in
1994. His corrected visual acuity is 20/15 in the left eye. An
optometrist examined him in 2001 and stated, ``In my opinion, Mr.
Gregory has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle and should be granted a waiver for outside
of Georgia.'' According to Mr. Gregory's application, he has driven
straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 100,000 miles, tractor-
trailer combination vehicles for 18 years, accumulating 900,000 miles,
and buses for 1 year, accumulating 20,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL
from Georgia. In the last 3 years he has had no accidents and one
conviction for a moving violation--Speeding--in a CMV, according to his
driving record. He exceeded the speed limit by 22 mph.
14. Walter D. Hague, Jr.
Mr. Hague, 30, is blind in his left eye due to an infection when he
was 9 years old. His right eye has best-corrected vision of 20/20.
Following an examination in 2001, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my
medical opinion I feel that he has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hague
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating
700,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 9 years,
accumulating 540,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Virginia. His
driving record shows he has had no accidents and one conviction for a
moving violation--Speeding--in a CMV over the last 3 years. He exceeded
the speed limit by 9 mph.
15. Sammy K. Hines
Mr. Hines, 54, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected
visual acuity is 20/200 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left.
Following an examination in 2001, his optometrist certified, ``Based on
my examination and the results of Mr. Hines'' Humphrey 120 point
screening test, Mr. Hines has sufficient vision in both eyes to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hines
submitted that he has driven straight trucks and tractor-trailer
combinations for 12 years each, accumulating 60,000 miles in the former
and 120,000 miles in the latter. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no accidents or convictions
for traffic violations in a CMV.
16. Jeffrey J. Hoffman
Mr. Hoffman, 44, has hand motion vision in his left eye due to
congenital glaucoma. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25+, best
corrected. An ophthalmologist examined him in 2001 and certified, ``I
do feel that Jeff should be able to sufficiently operate a commercial
vehicle at this time.'' Mr. Hoffman submitted that he has driven
straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 100,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 16 years, accumulating 1.2 million miles. He
holds a Class A3 CDL from South Dakota, and his driving record for the
past 3 years shows no accidents or convictions for moving violations in
a CMV.
17. Marshall L. Hood
Mr. Hood, 51, has a macular scar in his right eye due to an eye
infection in childhood. His uncorrected visual acuity is count fingers
in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. His ophthalmologist examined
him in 2001 and certified, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Hood has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' In his application, Mr. Hood reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 1.5 million miles,
and tractor-trailer combinations 3 years, accumulating 75,000 miles. He
holds an Alabama Class DM driver's license, and there are no accidents
or convictions for moving violations in a CMV on his driving record for
the last 3 years.
18. Edward W. Hosier
Mr. Hosier, 51, has had decreased vision in his left eye due to
histoplasmosis since 1991. His best-corrected vision is 20/20 in the
right eye and 20/200- in the left. Following an examination in 2001,
his optometrist certified, ``In my medical opinion Mr. Hosier has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks associated with
operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hosier reported that he has
driven straight trucks and tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years,
accumulating 437,000 miles and 1.0 million miles, respectively. He
holds a Class A CDL from Missouri, and his driving record shows he has
had no accidents or convictions for traffic violations in a CMV for the
last 3 years.
19. Edmond L. Inge, Sr.
Mr. Inge, 65, lost his left eye in 1976 due to trauma. His visual
acuity in the right eye is 20/20-. Following an examination in 2001,
his optometrist commented, ``Mr. Inge is visually capable of operating
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Inge indicated he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 42 years and 3.3 million miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Virginia, and his driving record for the last 3 years
shows no accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
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20. James A. Johnson
Mr. Johnson, 56, has had ocular histoplasmosis with macular
scarring in his left eye since 1996. His best-corrected visual acuity
is 20/25 in the right eye and finger counting in the left. Following an
examination in 2001, his ophthalmologist certified, ``I feel Mr.
Johnson is able to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle with this
vision, as he has done so for the past several years.'' Mr. Johnson
reported he has operated straight trucks for 7 years, accumulating
770,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio, and his driving record
for the last 3 years shows no accidents or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
21. Charles F. Koble
Mr. Koble, 61, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected
visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye and 20/60 in the left. His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2001 and certified, ``My clinical
impression is that Mr. Koble has sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Koble submitted that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 22 years, accumulating 1.1 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Indiana, and there are no CMV accidents or
convictions for moving violations on his record for the last 3 years.
22. Robert W. Lantis
Mr. Lantis, 30, lost his right eye due to trauma at age 5. The
visual acuity of his left eye is 20/15 uncorrected. His ophthalmologist
examined him in 2001 and certified, ``If Mr. Lantis has been able to
operate a commercial vehicle and perform the driving tasks required for
his job from the time when he was hired, there should be no reason why
he cannot continue performing the same or similar tasks since his
visual acuity on the left is very good and unchanged.'' Mr. Lantis
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating
240,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Montana, and his driving
record for the last 3 years shows no accidents or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
23. Lucio Leal
Mr. Leal, 58, has been blind in his left eye since birth due to
injury. His corrected visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20-. An
optometrist examined him in 2001 and affirmed, ``Again in my opinion he
has sufficient vision in glasses to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Leal stated he has driven straight trucks for 37 years, accumulating
1.1 million miles, tractor-trailer combinations for 12 years,
accumulating 600,000 miles, and buses for 14 years, accumulating 84,000
miles. He holds a Nebraska Class A CDL, and his driving record for the
last 3 years shows no accidents or convictions for moving violations in
a CMV.
24. Terry W. Lytle
Mr. Lytle, 43, has had a post-traumatic cataract in his left eye
since preschool. His right eye has corrected vision of 20/20, and his
left eye has light perception only. Following an examination in 2001,
his optometrist certified, ``The vision remains sufficient to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' According
to his application, Mr. Lytle has operated straight trucks for 23 years
and 391,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania, and his
driving record for the last 3 years shows no accidents or convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
25. Earl Ray Mark
Mr. Mark, 44, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected
visual acuity is 20/70 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. His
optometrist examined him in 2001 and noted, ``Patient Earl Mark in my
opinion has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Mark submitted that he has driven straight
trucks for 21 years, accumulating 840,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 20 years, accumulating 1.0 million miles. He holds a
Class AM CDL from Illinois, and his driving record shows he has had no
accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV in the last 3
years.
26. James J. McCabe
Mr. McCabe, 60, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected
vision is 20/200 in the right eye and 20/25 in the left. An
ophthalmologist examined him in 2001 and certified, ``To a degree of
medical certainty Mr. McCabe has sufficient vision to meet the
exemption required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. McCabe
reported that he has operated straight trucks and tractor-trailer
combinations for 40 years, accumulating 400,000 miles in the former and
3.6 million miles in the latter. He holds a Class A CDL from
Massachusetts, and his driving record for the last 3 years shows he has
had no accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
27. Richard W. Neyens
Mr. Neyens, 44, has been aphakic since 1978 due to removal of a
traumatic cataract from his left eye. His uncorrected visual acuity is
20/20 in the right eye and count fingers at 3 feet in the left. His
optometrist examined him in 2001 and stated, ``We have attempted
several contact lens fittings with Mr. Neyens and though he has the
potential to see 20/30 vision with the contact lens, he constantly
reports double vision that is uncorrectable with the addition of prism.
Mr. Neyens has been aphakic secondary to his trauma in the left eye
since 1978 and has functioned quite well during this period of time. In
light of these circumstances, it is my opinion that Mr. Neyens is and
has been a safer driver without a contact lens or aphakic correction in
his left eye than he would have been with an aphakic correction. I
would recommend that he maintain his current monocular status with his
uncorrected vision of 20/20 in the right eye and be granted a waiver
from the Federal Vision Standard.'' Mr. Neyens stated he has driven
straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 150,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combination vehicles for 19 years, accumulating 1.9 million
miles. He holds a Washington State Class A CDL. He has no accidents and
one conviction for a moving violation--Speeding--on his driving record
for the last 3 years. He exceeded the speed limit by 10 mph.
28. Anthony G. Parrish
Mr. Parrish, 50, has a congenital optic nerve defect in his left
eye. His best-corrected visual acuities are 20/20 in the right eye and
20/200 in the left. An ophthalmologist examined him in 2001 and
certified, ``Under binocular conditions, the patient has essentially
normal visual function, since the field defect on the left is able to
be `filled in' by the good eye. Therefore, it is my opinion that this
patient is able to safely operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Parrish
submitted that he has driven straight trucks 7 years, accumulating
450,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations 17 years, accumulating
1.1 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Alabama, and his
driving record for the last 3 years shows he has had one accident and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. According to the police
report, Mr. Parrish had pulled his mechanically disabled vehicle into
the emergency lane, when another vehicle drifted off the roadway behind
him, striking the guardrail, then the vehicle Mr. Parrish was
operating. Mr. Parrish was not charged in the accident.
29. Bill L. Pearcy
Mr. Pearcy, 48, has amblyopia of his left eye. His best-corrected
visual acuities are 20/20 in the right eye and 20/200 in the left. As
the result of an
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examination in 2001 his optometrist concluded, ``He has no apparent eye
pathology and has no visual field restriction in either eye. His
amblyopia should not affect his ability to drive a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Pearcy reported that he has 8 years and 576,000 miles of
experience operating straight trucks, and 3 years and 273,000 miles of
experience operating tractor-trailer combinations. He holds a Class A
CDL from Oregon, and there are no accidents or convictions for moving
violations in a CMV on his driving record for the last 3 years.
30. Robert H. Rogers
Mr. Rogers, 45, has been blind in his left eye since the age of 3
due to trauma. The unaided visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20.
Following an examination in 2001, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Mr.
Rogers'' vision is sufficient to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Rogers reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 30,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 8 years, accumulating 1.0 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Mississippi, and his driving record for the
last 3 years shows no accidents or convictions for moving violations in
a CMV.
31. Bobby C. Spencer
Mr. Spencer, 60, has had a macular scar in his right eye since
1960. His best-corrected vision is 20/200 in the right eye and 20/20 in
the left. His optometrist examined him in 2001 and certified, ``Mr.
Spencer has sufficient vision for driving a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Spencer reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 15
years, accumulating 342,000 miles. He holds a Tennessee Class A CDL,
and in the last 3 years he has had no accidents or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
32. Mark J. Stevwing
Mr. Stevwing, 38, has amblyopia of the left eye. His uncorrected
visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye and 20/70 in the left. An
optometrist examined him in 2001 and stated, ``It is my opinion that
Mark has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Stevwing reported that he has 14
years of experience driving straight trucks, totaling 364,000 miles. He
holds a Pennsylvania Class B CDL and has had no accidents or moving
violations in a CMV for the past 3 years.
33. Clarence C. Trump, Jr.
Mr. Trump, 74, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected
visual acuity is 20/40+3 in his right eye and 20/200-1 in his left. His
ophthalmologist examined him in 2001 and stated, ``As the patient has
been driving without significant incident over the past 50 years, in my
opinion he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Trump submitted that he
has driven straight trucks and tractor-trailer combinations for 56
years, accumulating 448,000 miles in the former and 112,000 miles in
the latter. He holds a Class AM CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving
record shows no accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV
for the last 3 years.
34. Dennis R. Ward
Mr. Ward, 54, has amblyopia in his right eye. He has visual acuity
of 20/300 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. Following an
examination in 2001, his optometrist stated, ``In my professional
opinion, Mr. Ward has more than sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' According to
Mr. Ward's application, he has driven straight trucks for 35 years,
accumulating 248,000 miles. He holds a Class C driver's license from
Nebraska, and his driving record shows no accidents or convictions for
moving violations in a CMV during the last 3 years.
35. Frankie A. Wilborn
Mr. Wilborn, 45, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected
visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye and 20/400 in the left. His
optometrist examined him in 2001 and stated, ``Considering the 120
Point Humphrey Visual Field testing shows good peripheral vision, I
believe and certify in my medical opinion that Mr. Wilborn with current
20/20 vision with both eyes is quite capable of continuing his current
profession as a commercial truck driver.'' Mr. Wilborn reported that he
has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 6 years, accumulating
562,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Georgia. He has had no
accidents and one conviction for a moving violation--Improper Turning--
in a CMV during the past 3 years.
36. Jeffrey L. Wuollett
Mr. Wuollett, 51, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected
vision in the right eye is 20/20 and in the left eye 20/200. Following
a 2001 examination, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Wuollett is more than
capable of driving and operating a commercial vehicle with his current
visual status.'' In his application, Mr. Wuollett reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating 774,000 miles. He
holds a Minnesota Class D driver's license, and has had no accidents or
convictions for moving violations in a CMV for the past 3 years.
Request for Comments
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e), FMCSA is
requesting public comment from all interested persons on the exemption
petitions and the matters discussed in this notice. All comments
received before the close of business on the closing date indicated
above will be considered and will be available for examination in the
docket room at the above address.
Issued on: March 1, 2002.
Brian M. McLaughlin,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
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