[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 218 (Tuesday, November 12, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68719-68723]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-28559]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2002-12844]


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 publishes the FMCSA's receipt of applications from 
35 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 December 12, 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 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 us to notify you that we 
received your comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped 
envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears 
after submitting comments online.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Sandra Zywokarte, Office of Bus 
and Truck Standards and Operations, (202) 366-2987, FMCSA, Department 
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. 
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 
System (DMS) at: http://dmses.dot.gov/submit.

Background

    Under 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e), the 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. 
The 35 individuals listed in this notice have recently requested an 
exemption from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which 
applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce. Accordingly, the 
agency will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant to determine 
whether granting the exemption will achieve the required level of 
safety.

Qualifications of Applicants

1. Doris V. Adams

    Mr. Adams, age 65, has had glaucomatous optic nerve atrophy in his 
right eye since 1988. His visual acuity is count fingers in the right 
eye and 20/20 in the left. Following an examination in 2002, his 
ophthalmologist affirmed, ``It is therefore my medical opinion that due 
to the stability of his overall visual function and his eye 
examination, that he has sufficient vision to continue to perform 
driving tasks related to operating a commercial vehicle.'' In his 
application, Mr. Adams reported that he has driven tractor-trailer 
combinations for 30 years, accumulating 4.5 million miles. He holds a 
Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) from the State of Washington, 
and his driving record for the last 3 years shows no accidents or 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

2. Thomas E. Adams

    Mr. Adams, 45, has counting fingers vision in his left eye due to 
an injury he sustained during infancy. His vision is 20/20 in the right 
eye. Following an examination in 2001, his ophthalmologist certified, 
``In my opinion Mr. Adams has sufficient vision and full visual field 
in his right eye to perform the driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Adams reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 25 years, accumulating 25,000 miles, and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 20 years, accumulating 1.5 million miles. He holds a 
Class A CDL from Indiana, and his driving record shows that he has had 
no accidents or convictions for traffic violations in a CMV during the 
last 3 years.

3. Rodger B. Anders

    Mr. Anders, 45, has a history of alternating exotropia with 
nystagmus since birth. His best-corrected vision in the right eye is 
20/60 and in the left, 20/40. An optometrist examined him in 2002 and 
certified, ``Mr. Anders' visual deficiency is stable, and I feel he may 
operate a commercial vehicle safely.'' Mr. Anders submitted that he has 
driven straight trucks for 16 years, accumulating 640,000 miles. He 
holds a Class A CDL from Maryland, and there are no accidents or 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV on his driving record for 
the last 3 years.

4. Thomas J. Boss

    Mr. Boss, 33, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/400 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. 
Following an examination in 2002, his optometrist commented, ``It is my 
opinion that Mr. Boss has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks 
that are required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Boss submitted 
that he has driven straight

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trucks for 14 years, accumulating 742,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL 
from Illinois, and his driving record shows he has had no accidents or 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV during the last 3 years.

5. Jack W. Boulware

    Mr. Boulware, 75, has a history of macular degeneration in his left 
eye for the last 6 years. His best-corrected visual acuity is 20/15 in 
the right eye and 20/40 in the left. Following an examination in 2002, 
his ophthalmologist certified, ``I believe that this patient has 
sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' In his application, Mr. Boulware indicated he has 
driven buses for 4 years, accumulating 114,000 miles. He holds a Class 
C CDL from Missouri, and his driving record for the last 3 years shows 
no accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

6. Mark L. Braun

    Mr. Braun, 41, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/100 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. 
Following an examination in 2002, his ophthalmologist certified, ``I 
believe he does have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks to 
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Braun submitted that he has driven 
straight trucks and tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years, 
accumulating 85,000 miles in the former and 850,000 miles in the 
latter. He holds a Class A CDL from the State of Washington, and his 
driving record shows he has had no accidents or convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV in the last 3 years.
    7. Howard F. Breitkreutz
    Mr. Breitkreutz, 53, lost his right eye in 1969 due to trauma. He 
has visual acuity of 20/20 in the left eye. An optometrist who examined 
him in 2002 certified, ``Based on our examination findings, my medical 
opinion is that he does have sufficient vision to safely operate a 
commercial vehicle and can perform the necessary driving tasks 
required.'' Mr. Breitkreutz submitted that he has operated straight 
trucks and tractor-trailer combinations for 4 years, accumulating 
20,000 miles in each. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota, and his 
driving record shows he has had no accidents or convictions for traffic 
violations in a CMV for the last 3 years.

8. Ryan J. Christensen

    Mr. Christensen, 29, has amblyopia in his left eye. His visual 
acuity is 20/15 corrected in the right eye and light perception in the 
left. An optometrist examined him in 2002 and certified, ``Ryan appears 
to have sufficient visual fields to operate a commercial vehicle. His 
right eye provides good central vision and the combination of fields 
allows at least reasonable total field coverage.'' Mr. Christensen 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 1 year, accumulating 
7,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 2 years, accumulating 
108,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Utah, and his driving record 
for the last 3 years shows no accidents or convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.
    9. Kenneth E. Coplan
    Mr. Coplan, 74, lost his left eye due to an injury 60 years ago. 
His best-corrected visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20-1. An 
optometrist examined him in 2002, and certified, ``He sees adequately 
well to operate a commercial vehicle.'' In his application, Mr. Coplan 
indicated he has 10 years and 750,000 miles of experience in driving 
straight trucks and 30 years and 3.0 million miles of experience in 
driving tractor-trailer combinations. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Arizona, and his driving record shows no accidents or moving violations 
in a CMV during the last 3 years.

10. William T. Cummins

    Mr. Cummins, 55, has only light perception in his right eye due to 
an injury in 1979. Following an examination in 2002, his optometrist 
noted that he has 20/20 vision and 120 degrees of visual field in the 
left eye and certified, ``I see no reason why William Cummins would 
have any problems operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Cummins 
reported that he has driven straight trucks and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 20 years, accumulating 400,000 miles in the former and 
300,000 miles in the latter. He holds a Class DMA CDL from Kentucky, 
and there are no accidents or convictions for moving violations in a 
CMV on his driving record for the last 3 years.

11. John E. Evenson

    Mr. Evenson, 44, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye and 20/200 in the left. His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2002 and certified, ``In my opinion he 
has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle while on 
intrastate and/or inter-state roadways.'' In his application, Mr. 
Evenson reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 11 
years, accumulating 913,000 miles. He holds a Wisconsin Class ABCD CDL. 
His driving record for the last 3 years shows that he has had one 
accident and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. According 
to the police report, another driver pulled into his lane on his right 
side as he was preparing to make a wide right turn in a tractor-trailer 
combination. The police report indicated that as Mr. Evenson started 
the turn, he struck the other vehicle, which was also attempting to 
turn right. The other driver was cited for ``Failure to Yield Right of 
Way.'' Mr. Evenson was not cited.

12. Leon Frieri

    Mr. Frieri, 45, has had a macular scar in his left eye for 6 years. 
His visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye and 20/200 in the left. His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2002 and certified, ``Mr. Frieri in my 
opinion has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to 
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Frieri submitted that he has driven 
straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 280,000 miles. He holds a 
Class D driver's license from Massachusetts, and there are no CMV 
accidents or convictions for moving violations on his driving record 
for the last 3 years.

13. Wayne H. Holt

    Mr. Holt, 28, has amblyopia of the left eye. His visual acuity is 
20/20 in the right eye and 20/200 in the left. Following an examination 
in 2002, his optometrist certified, ``Wayne does have sufficient vision 
to perform the driving ability to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Holt submitted that he has operated straight trucks and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 3 years, accumulating 15,000 miles in each. He holds a 
Class A CDL from Utah, and he has had no accidents or convictions for 
traffic violations in a CMV for the last 3 years, according to his 
driving record.

14. Steven C. Humke

    Mr. Humke, 49, lost his left eye due to an accident approximately 
22 years ago. His best-corrected visual acuity is 20/15 in the right 
eye. An optometrist who examined him in 2001 stated, ``I certify that 
in my own medical opinion, Steve Humke has sufficient vision to perform 
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Humke 
submitted that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, 
accumulating 2.3 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa, and 
his driving record for the past 3 years shows no accidents or 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

15. Leon E. Jackson

    Mr. Jackson, 54, has had a blind right eye due to trauma since the 
age of 8. His best-corrected vision is 20/15 in the left

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eye. An optometrist who examined him in 2002 certified, ``I believe he 
has adapted to his deficiency and would be able visually to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Jackson reported that he has operated 
tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 3.7 million 
miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Georgia, and his driving record for 
the last 3 years shows he has had no accidents or convictions for 
moving violations in a CMV.

16. Neil W. Jennings

    Mr. Jennings, 33, lost his left eye in 1985 due to an injury. His 
best-corrected visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye. An 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2001 and certified, ``It is my medical 
opinion that Mr. Neil Wade Jennings has sufficient vision, both by 
acuity and visual field, to perform the driving tasks required to 
operate a commercial vehicle.'' According to Mr. Jennings' application, 
he has driven straight trucks for 16 years, accumulating 32,000 miles, 
and tractor-trailer combinations for 6 years, accumulating 330,000 
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Missouri. His driving record shows 
he has had no accidents or convictions for traffic violations in a CMV 
for the last 3 years.

17. Jimmy C. Killian

    Mr. Killian, 42, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/100 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. An 
optometrist examined him in 2002 and certified, ``It is my opinion that 
Mr. Killian has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required 
for a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Killian stated that he has driven 
straight trucks for 13 years, accumulating 515,000 miles. He holds a 
North Carolina Class C driver's license, and his driving record for the 
last 3 years shows no accidents or convictions for moving violations in 
a CMV.

18. Craig M. Landry

    Mr. Landry, 33, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/100 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. An 
ophthalmologist who examined him in 2002 certified, ``Mr. Landry's 
vision and visual fields are more than sufficient to perform the 
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Landry 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 
162,000 miles. He holds a Class D chauffeur's license from Louisiana, 
and his driving record for the last 3 years shows no accidents or 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

19. Earl E. Louk

    Mr. Louk, 46, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected 
vision is 20/100 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. His 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2002 and certified, ``In my opinion, he 
has more than sufficient vision to perform his tasks of driving a 
commercial vehicle.'' In his application, Mr. Louk indicated he has 
driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 1.8 million miles. He 
holds a Class C driver's license from Pennsylvania, and his driving 
record for the past 3 years shows no accidents or convictions for 
traffic violations in a CMV.

20. William R. Mayfield

    Mr. Mayfield, 47, has amblyopia in his left eye. His visual acuity 
in the right eye is 20/20 and in the left 20/200. An ophthalmologist 
examined him in 2002 and certified, ``It is my medical opinion that he 
has sufficient vision to safely perform the driving tasks required to 
operate a commercial vehicle.'' In his application, Mr. Mayfield stated 
he has 13 years and 1.3 million miles of experience in operating 
straight trucks, and 15 years and 1.5 million miles of experience in 
operating tractor-trailer combinations. He holds a Utah Class A CDL, 
and there are no accidents or convictions for moving violations in a 
CMV on his record for the last 3 years.

21. Thomas E. Mobley

    Mr. Mobley, 55, lost his left eye due to an injury in 1952. His 
uncorrected visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20. Following an 
examination in 2002, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion, with 
his monocular vision as good as it is in the right eye, he would have 
sufficient vision to perform his driving tasks of operating a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Mobley submitted that he has driven straight 
trucks for 17 years, accumulating 850,000 miles, and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 16 years, accumulating 1.9 million miles. He holds a 
Class AM CDL from Illinois. His driving record shows he has had no 
accidents or convictions for traffic violations in a CMV for the last 3 
years.

22. Richard E. Nordhausen

    Mr. Nordhausen, 42, has corneal and retinal scarring in his left 
eye due to an injury 30 years ago. His best-corrected visual acuity is 
20/20 in the right eye and 20/400 in the left. Following an examination 
in 2002, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Rick has more 
than adequate vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Nordhausen submitted that he has driven 
straight trucks for 2 years, accumulating 40,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 16 years, accumulating 400,000 miles. He holds 
a Class A CDL from the State of Washington. His driving record shows he 
had no accidents and one conviction for a traffic violation--Speeding--
in a CMV for the last 3 years. He exceeded the speed limit by 15 mph.

23. James P. Oliver

    Mr. Oliver, 47, has amblyopia in his right eye. His corrected 
visual acuity is 20/40-3 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. 
Following an examination in 2001, his optometrist commented, ``In my 
opinion he has more than sufficient vision to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' According to Mr. Oliver's application, he has driven 
straight trucks for 28 years, accumulating 448,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 5 years, accumulating 70,000 miles. He holds a 
Class A CDL from New York, and, according to his driving record, he has 
had no accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV during 
the last 3 years.

24. Jesse R. Parker

    Mr. Parker, 30, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/60 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. His 
optometrist examined him in 2002 and stated, ``It is my medical opinion 
that Jesse R. Parker has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks 
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Parker reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 82,000 miles. He 
holds a Class A CDL from Mississippi, and his driving record for the 
last 3 years contains no accidents or convictions for moving violations 
in a CMV.

25. Tony E. Parks

    Mr. Parks, 52, lost his right eye as a result of an accident in 
1998. His visual acuity in the left eye is 20/20 with correction. 
Following an examination in 2002, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I see 
no change in his ocular status and he appears to have sufficient vision 
to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Parks reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 
years, accumulating 360,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 
25 years, accumulating 1.8 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 
North Carolina, and his driving record shows that he has had no 
accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV for the last 3 
years.

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26. Andrew H. Rusk

    Mr. Rusk, 43, lost his right eye in 1973 due to trauma. His best-
corrected vision in the left eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 
2002, his optometrist stated, ``In reviewing this information, I feel 
that Mr. Rusk has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks 
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Rusk submitted that he 
has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 60,000 miles, and 
tractor-trailer combinations for 11 years, accumulating 550,000 miles. 
He holds an Illinois Class A CDL, and his driving record shows that 
during the last 3 years he has had no accidents or convictions for 
moving violations in a CMV.

27. Henry A. Shelton

    Mr. Shelton, 48, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected 
vision is 20/100 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. An 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2002 and stated, ``In my opinion, this 
patient has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to 
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Shelton reported that he has driven 
straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 442,000 miles. He holds an 
Alabama Class DV driver's license, and his driving record shows that he 
has had no accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV for 
the past 3 years.

28. Richard L. Sheppard

    Mr. Sheppard, 50, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye and 20/400 in the left. An 
optometrist examined him in 2002, and commented, ``In my opinion, Mr. 
Sheppard has sufficient vision in order to perform the driving task 
which is required as a part of his commercial license.'' Mr. Sheppard 
submitted that he has operated straight trucks and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 25 years, accumulating 50,000 miles in the former and 
62,000 miles in the latter. He holds a Class A CDL from Maryland, and 
his driving record shows he has had no accidents or convictions for 
moving violations in a CMV for the last 3 years.

29. Jayland R. Siebers

    Mr. Siebers' right eye was removed in 2001 due to an anterior optic 
nerve meningioma that had progressed very slowly since 1993. His visual 
acuity is 20/20 in the left eye. Following an examination in 2002, his 
optometrist certified, ``I see no specific contraindication to his 
continued driving record as it pertains to his ocular status. There is 
no specific contraindication against monocular drivers and he should be 
able to continue driving a commercial vehicle in the same manner as he 
has to this juncture.'' According to his application, Mr. Siebers, age 
46, has operated tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, 
accumulating 3.0 million miles. He holds a Kansas Class A CDL, and his 
driving record for the last 3 years shows he has had no accidents or 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

30. Deborah A. Sigle

    Ms. Sigle, 49, has amblyopia in her left eye. Her visual acuity is 
20/20 in the right eye and hand motions in the left. Following an 
examination in 2001, her ophthalmologist certified, ``The standards for 
operating a commercial vehicle vary from state to state. However, 
assuming that full binocular vision is not required, Ms. Sigle has 
normal vision in the right eye, and a normal binocular visual field, so 
this should be adequate to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Ms. Sigle 
reported that she has driven straight trucks for 12 years, accumulating 
480,000 miles. She holds a Class A CDL from New Jersey. Her driving 
record shows no accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV 
for the last 3 years.

31. David A. Stafford

    Mr. Stafford, 58, is blind in the left eye due to trauma 
approximately 20 years ago. He has best-corrected visual acuity of 20/
20 in the right eye. An optometrist examined him in 2002 and certified, 
``Mr. Stafford's left eye is stable and requires no treatment at this 
time. His right eye is completely healthy and allows him to safely and 
efficiently drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Stafford reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 10 years, accumulating 250,000 miles, 
and tractor-trailer combination vehicles for 7 years, accumulating 
175,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His driving record 
for the last 3 years shows no accidents or convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

32. Ronald A. Stevens

    Mr. Stevens, 58, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/400 in the right eye and 20/20+ in the left. 
Following an examination in 2002, his optometrist stated, ``In my 
opinion, Ronald Stevens has sufficient vision to continue to perform 
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Stevens reported that he has driven straight trucks and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 40 years, accumulating 480,000 miles in the former and 
200,000 miles in the latter. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio, and his 
driving record shows he has had no accidents or convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV over the last 3 years.

33. Kenneth E. Vigue, Jr.

    Mr. Vigue, 39, has had a cataract in his right eye since he 
underwent surgery for a detached retina in 1987. His visual acuity is 
20/400 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. An optometrist examined 
him in 2002 and stated, ``Due to the longstanding nature and stability 
of Mr. Vigue's ocular and visual conditions, he continues to have 
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Vigue, who holds a Class A CDL from the State 
of Washington, reported that he has been driving straight trucks and 
tractor-trailer combination vehicles for 18 years, accumulating 990,000 
miles in the former and 180,000 in the latter. His driving record shows 
he has had no accidents and one conviction for a moving violation `` 
``Failure to Secure Load'' `` in a CMV during the last 3 years.

34. David G. Williams

    Mr. Williams, 49, is blind in the left eye due to an injury 40 
years ago. His best-corrected visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye. 
Following an examination in 2001, his optometrist certified, ``In my 
opinion Mr. Williams has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks 
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Williams reported that 
he has operated straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 225,000 
miles. He holds an operator's license from the State of Washington, and 
his driving record for the last 3 years shows no accidents or 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

35. Richard A. Winslow

    Mr. Winslow, 49, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected 
vision is 20/200 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. Following an 
examination in 2002, his optometrist certified, ``I believe he sees 
well enough to safely operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Winslow 
submitted that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 24 years, 
accumulating 3.1 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota, 
and his driving record for the last 3 years shows no accidents or 
convictions for traffic violations in a CMV.

Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315 and 31136(e), the FMCSA requests 
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions 
described in this notice. We will consider all comments received before

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the close of business on the closing date indicated earlier in the 
notice.

    Issued on: November 5, 2002.
Brian M. McLaughlin,
Associate Administrator, Policy and Program Development.
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