[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 239 (Thursday, December 12, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76439-76442]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-31356]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2002-13411]


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 
33 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 January 13, 2003.

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.

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: 

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 33 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. Michael D. Archibald

    Mr. Archibald, age 57, lost his right eye in 1967 due to trauma. 
The visual acuity in his left eye is 20/15 corrected. His optometrist 
examined him in 2002 and stated, ``It is my opinion, and I will certify 
that the ocular health and visual condition of Michael D. Archibald, 
Sr. are stable and that he has demonstrated the visual competency 
required to perform the driving tasks of a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Archibald reported that he has 5 years and 7,000 miles of experience in 
operating straight trucks, and 14 years and 1.2 million miles of 
experience in operating tractor-trailer combinations. 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 traffic violations in a CMV.

2. Howard K. Bradley

    Mr. Bradley, 38, has optic nerve atrophy in his right eye due to an 
accident in 1983. His visual acuity is 20/400 in the right eye and 20/
20 in the left. An ophthalmologist who examined him in 2002 certified, 
``In my medical opinion, this patient has sufficient vision to perform 
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Bradley submitted that he has operated tractor-trailer combinations for 
19 years, accumulating 1.7 million miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from 
Virginia. His driving record shows he has had one accident and no 
convictions for traffic violations in a CMV during the last 3 years. 
According to the police report, a driver following Mr. Bradley rear-
ended his vehicle. The other driver was charged with ``Reckless 
Driving'; Mr. Bradley was not cited.

3. Kirk G. Braegger

    Mr. Braegger, 52, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/30 in the right eye and 20/80 in the left. An 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2002 and stated, ``I certify that he 
does have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to 
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Braegger reported that he has 
driven tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 2.4 
million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Utah. His driving record for 
the last 3 years shows no accidents or convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

4. Daniel L. Butler

    Mr. Butler, 60, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye and 20/200 in the left. An 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2002 and stated, ``In my professional 
opinion, this person has sufficient vision to continue to perform the 
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Butler 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 18 years, accumulating 
1.0 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, 
accumulating 1.2 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from South 
Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one accident 
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. According to the 
police report, the driver of another vehicle ran over the curb of the 
median. The driver stated that she was forced to move toward the median 
when Mr. Butler changed into her lane. Mr. Butler stated that he 
observed the other vehicle

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to be approximately a truck-length behind him when he started to change 
lanes. Neither driver was cited.

5. Ambrosio E. Calles

    Mr. Calles, 55, 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 2002 his optometrist stated, ``I certify 
that in my medical opinion Mr. Calles has sufficient vision to perform 
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Calles submitted that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, 
accumulating 82,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 3 
years, accumulating 123,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New 
Mexico. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no accidents or 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

6. Sandy Clark

    Mr. Clark, 67, incurred damage to the macula area of his right eye 
due to injury 40 years ago. His visual acuity is 20/200 in the right 
eye and 20/20 in the left. An optometrist examined him in 2002 and 
certified, ``Due to his past driving record and good vision when using 
both eyes, I feel his vision is adequate to safely operate a commercial 
motor vehicle.'' Mr. Clark reported that he has driven straight trucks 
for 22 years, accumulating 143,000 miles, and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 9 years, accumulating 270,000 miles. He holds a Class 
A CDL from Louisiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one 
accident and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. According 
to the police report, another driver entered the roadway from a private 
driveway and struck Mr. Clark's vehicle on the side as Mr. Clark 
swerved to avoid the collision. The other driver was charged with 
``Failure to Yield'; Mr. Clark was not cited.

7. Jose G. Cruz

    Mr. Cruz, 32, lost his left eye due to trauma 23 years ago. The 
uncorrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20. Following an 
examination in 2002, his ophthalmologist certified, ``Mr. Cruz in all 
regards is able to operate a commercial vehicle as safely as possible 
with his current vision such as he has been doing in the past.'' Mr. 
Cruz submitted that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 4 
years, accumulating 336,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas. 
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no accidents or 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

8. Everett A. Doty

    Mr. Doty, 39, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity in the right eye is 20/15 and in the left, 20/80. An 
optometrist examined him in 2002 and stated, ``In my medical opinion, 
Everett Allen Doty has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks 
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Doty submitted that he 
has driven straight trucks for 22 years, accumulating 220,000 miles. He 
holds a Class A driver's license from Arizona. His driving record for 
the last 3 years shows no accidents or convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

9. Donald K. Driscoll

    Mr. Driscoll, 35, has amblyopia in his right eye. His visual acuity 
is 20/70 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. Following an 
examination in 2002, his ophthalmologist certified, ``In my opinion, 
Mr. Driscoll has vision sufficient and adequate for the performance of 
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Driscoll reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, 
accumulating 84,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Massachusetts, 
and there are no accidents or convictions for moving violations on his 
driving record for the last 3 years.

10. Donald J. Goretski

    Mr. Goretski, 57, has had retinal scarring in his left eye since 
1996. His best-corrected visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye and 
20/200+ in the left. Following an examination in 2002 his optometrist 
stated, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Goretski has adequate visual acuity 
and peripheral vision to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' 
Mr. Goretski reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, 
accumulating 120,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 32 
years, accumulating 3.2 million miles. He holds a Class ABCD CDL from 
Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no accidents 
or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

11. Alf M. Gronstedt

    Mr. Gronstedt, 56, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-
corrected visual acuity is 20/200 in the right eye and 20/25 in the 
left. Following an examination in 2002, his optometrist certified, ``In 
my medical opinion, Alf M. Gronstedt should be able to perform the 
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gronstedt 
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 35 years, 
accumulating 2.8 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Texas, and 
his driving record shows that he has had no accidents or convictions 
for traffic violations in a CMV during the last 3 years.

12. David R. Gross

    Mr. Gross, 63, has had retinal scarring in his left eye for 35 
years. His best-corrected visual acuity is 20/20-1 in the right eye and 
20/200 in the left. Following an examination in 2002, his optometrist 
stated, ``I believe that Mr. Gross has the visual ability to perform 
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gross 
submitted that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 
1.6 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His 
driving record shows no accidents or convictions for moving violations 
in a CMV during the last 3 years.

13. Thomas L. Hall

    Mr. Hall, 47, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/200 in the right eye and 20/40 in the left. An 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2002 and certified, ``Based upon my 
examination of Mr. Thomas Hall, it is my medical opinion that he has 
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hall submitted that he has driven straight 
trucks for 16 years, accumulating 560,000 miles, and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 11 years, accumulating 330,000 miles. He holds a Class 
AM CDL from New York. His driving record for the past 3 years shows one 
accident and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV. According 
to the police report, Mr. Hall was proceeding through an intersection 
on a green light when another driver attempting to make a right turn on 
red struck his vehicle. Neither driver was cited.

14. Raymond G. Hayden

    Mr. Hayden, 60, lost all but light perception in his left eye in 
1988 after failure of a retinal detachment procedure. The best-
corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20. An ophthalmologist 
examined him in 2002 and certified, ``In my opinion he has sufficient 
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial 
vehicle provided he meets all the other requirements of the visual 
exemption program.'' Mr. Hayden reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 35 years, accumulating 3.5 million miles. He 
holds a Class A CDL from Louisiana. His driving record shows no 
accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV during the last 
3 years.

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15. Harry P. Henning

    Mr. Henning, 38, lost his right eye due to injury at the age of 8. 
His uncorrected visual acuity in the left eye is 20/15. An optometrist 
examined him in 2002 and certified, ``Although Harry's visual function 
is slightly less than a binocular patient, I believe he has sufficient 
vision to drive a commercial vehicle as long as he is careful in using 
his mirrors and judgment.'' Mr. Henning reported that he has driven 
straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 225,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 300,000 miles. He holds 
a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record shows one accident 
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV during the last 3 
years. According to the accident report, an oncoming vehicle crossed 
the centerline and struck the vehicle that Mr. Henning was driving. The 
other driver was cited for ``Roadways Laned for Traffic''; Mr. Henning 
was not cited.

16. Bruce G. Horner

    Mr. Horner, 51, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye and 20/200 in the left. An 
optometrist examined him in 2002 and certified, ``I believe that in my 
medical opinion, Bruce has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks 
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Horner submitted that 
he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 16 years, accumulating 
2.1 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from the State of Washington. 
His driving record shows no accidents or convictions for moving 
violations during the last 3 years.

17. Jeffery S. Lathrop

    Mr. Lathrop, 42, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected 
vision in the right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/400. An 
optometrist examined him in 2002 and certified, ``In my opinion, Jeff 
has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lathrop 
submitted that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 
39,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 11 years, 
accumulating 352,000 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 driving record for the last 3 years.

18. Tommy R. Masterson

    Mr. Masterson, 48, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-
corrected visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye and 20/100 in the 
left. Following an examination in 2002, his optometrist commented, ``It 
is my opinion that Mr. Masterson has the vision to perform the driving 
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Masterson 
submitted that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 
1.0 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, 
accumulating 850,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Oregon, and his 
driving record shows he has had no accidents or convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV during the last 3 years.

19. Daniel A. McKeon

    Mr. McKeon, 60, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/70. 
Following an examination in 2002, his optometrist commented, ``In my 
opinion, Mr. McKeon's visual condition, refractive amblyopia--left eye, 
does not prevent him from safely performing the driving tasks required 
to operate a car or truck.'' Mr. McKeon reported that he has driven 
straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 15 years, accumulating 1.9 million miles. He 
holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota. His driving record shows no 
accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV during the last 
3 years.

20. Ralph J. Miles

    Mr. Miles, 38, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye and 20/200 in the left. 
Following an examination in 2002 his ophthalmologist certified, ``My 
medical opinion is that Mr. Miles has sufficient vision to perform the 
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Miles 
submitted that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 
240,000 miles. He holds a Class C driver's license from Oregon. His 
driving record shows no accidents or convictions for moving violations 
in a CMV for the last 3 years.

21. William R. New

    Mr. New, 54, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/15 in the right eye and 20/70 in the left. An 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2002 and certified, ``It is my medical 
opinion that Mr. New's vision is sufficient to perform his job as a 
commercial truck driver.'' Mr. New submitted that he has driven 
straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 840,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 600,000 miles. He holds 
a Class A CDL from Arkansas. His driving record for the last 3 years 
shows no accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

22. Kirby G. Oathout

    Mr. Oathout, 51, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/20-1 in the right eye and 20/80-1 in the left. 
Following an examination in 2002, his optometrist commented, ``Because 
of the excellent vision in the right eye and the normal peripheral 
vision in both eyes as well as the fact that he has had his entire life 
to adapt to this condition, I believe Mr. Oathout has sufficient vision 
to perform driving tasks related to driving a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Oathout submitted that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years, 
accumulating 275,000 miles. He holds a Class ABCDM CDL from Wisconsin. 
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no accidents or 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

23. Ronald F. Prezzia

    Mr. Prezzia, 47, has amblyopia in his right eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity is 20/60 in the right eye and 20/30 in the left. An 
ophthalmologist examined him in 2002 and certified, ``In my medical 
opinion, Mr. Prezzia has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks 
that are required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Prezzia 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 1\1/2\ years, 
accumulating 40,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 23 
years, accumulating 1.1 million 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.

24. Joseph J. Rettenmeier

    Mr. Rettenmeier, 38, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-
corrected visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye and 20/50 in the 
left. An optometrist examined him in 2002 and certified, ``My medical 
opinion is that Joe Rettenmeier has sufficient vision to perform all 
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Rettenmeier reported that he has driven straight trucks for 8 years, 
accumulating 520,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 
years, accumulating 1.0 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Iowa. His driving record shows no accidents or convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV during the last 3 years.

25. Thomas C. Rylee

    Mr. Rylee, 55, has amblyopia in his left eye. 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 certified, ``Mr. 
Rylee has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to 
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commercial vehicle.'' In his application, Mr. Rylee indicated he has 
driven tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years, accumulating 1.1 
million miles, and buses for 3 years, accumulating 4,000 miles. He 
holds a Class A CDL from Georgia, and his driving record for the last 3 
years shows no accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

26. Stanley B. Salkowski III

    Mr. Salkowski, 40, has amblyopia in his right eye. His visual 
acuity is 20/60-in the right eye and 20/20 in the left. Following an 
examination in 2002, his optometrist certified, ``His condition is 
stable and it is my impression that his vision is sufficient to perform 
all the driving tasks required to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Salkowski submitted that he has driven straight trucks for 11 years, 
accumulating 297,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 
years, accumulating 680,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Pennsylvania, and his driving record shows he has had no accidents or 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV in the last 3 years.

27. Wolfgang V. Spekis

    Mr. Spekis, 47, has amblyopia in his left eye. His visual acuity is 
20/25 in the right eye and 20/400 in the left. Following an examination 
in 2002, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Given what he has told me, I do 
believe that his visual acuity is sufficient to permit him to drive a 
commercial vehicle accurately and that his diabetic retinopathy is not 
at present leading to any visual deficiency.'' Mr. Spekis submitted 
that he has driven straight trucks for 12 years, accumulating 720,000 
miles. He has a Maryland Class B CDL, and there are no accidents or 
convictions for moving violations on his driving record for the last 3 
years.

28. James A. Stoudt

    Mr. Stoudt, 50, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected 
vision in the right eye is 20/20-2 and in the left, 20/100+. Following 
an examination in 2002, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I feel that he 
can compensate fairly well visually, and he is able to continue his 
career as a truck driver from my standpoint.'' Mr. Stoudt submitted 
that he has 14 years and 1.0 million miles of experience in driving 
tractor-trailer combinations. He holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania, 
and his driving record for the last 3 years contains no accidents or 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

29. Michael G. Thomas

    Mr. Thomas, 31, has amblyopia in his left eye. His visual acuity in 
the right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/200. An optometrist examined 
him in 2002 and stated, ``I certify that in my professional opinion, 
Michael G. Thomas has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks 
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' In his application, Mr. 
Thomas indicated he has 9 years and 148,000 miles of experience in 
driving straight trucks. He holds a Class C driver's license from 
Maryland, and his driving record shows no accidents or moving 
violations in a CMV during the last 3 years.

30. Brian S. Thompson

    Mr. Thompson, 38, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-corrected 
visual acuity in the right eye is 20/20 and in the left, 20/50. An 
optometrist examined him in 2002 and stated, ``Brian has sufficient 
visual function to perform his duties as a driver of commercial 
vehicles.'' Mr. Thompson submitted that he has driven straight trucks 
for 18 years, accumulating 201,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from 
Ohio. His driving record shows no accidents or convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV during the last 3 years.

31. William H. Twardus

    Mr. Twardus, age 56, has amblyopia in his left eye. His best-
corrected visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye and 20/100 in the 
left. Following an examination in 2002, his optometrist certified, ``It 
is my opinion that with the visual field and the visual acuity of Mr. 
William Twardus that he has adequate vision to perform the driving 
tasks that are required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Twardus 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 24 years, accumulating 
624,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Delaware. His driving record 
shows no accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV during 
the last 3 years.

32. Ronald J. Watt

    Mr. Watt, 71, lost his right eye in 1996 due to trauma. His best-
corrected visual acuity is 20/20 in the left eye. An optometrist 
examined him in 2002 and certified, ``In my opinion, Mr. Watt has 
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Watt reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 40 years, accumulating 1.2 million miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 24 years, accumulating 2.5 million miles. He 
holds a Class A CDL from North Dakota. His driving record shows no 
accidents or convictions for moving violations in a CMV for the last 3 
years.

33. Dale R. Wheeler

    Mr. Wheeler, 49, has had a macular scar in his right eye since 
birth. His best-corrected visual acuity is 20/260 in the right eye and 
20/20 in the left. An optometrist examined him in 2002 and stated, ``In 
my opinion, Dale Wheeler has sufficient vision to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Wheeler reported that he has driven straight trucks for 
1 year, accumulating 20,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 
6 years, accumulating 600,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North 
Dakota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no accidents and 
one conviction for a moving violation--Speeding--in a CMV. He exceeded 
the speed limit by 15 mph.

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

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