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Larry W. Minor
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
June 22, 2015
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 119 (Monday, June 22, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35699-35703]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-15208]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0052]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of applications for exemptions; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 34 individuals
for exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations. They are unable to meet the vision requirement in
one eye for various reasons. The exemptions will enable these
individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate
commerce without meeting the prescribed vision requirement in one eye.
If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals to qualify as
drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 22, 2015. All
comments will be investigated by FMCSA. The exemptions will be issued
the day after the comment period closes.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0052 using any of the
following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; 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.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and the
docket numbers for this notice. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below
for further information.
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comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov at any time or Room W12-140
on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
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or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting
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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.dot.gov/privacy.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles A. Horan, III, Director,
Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, (202) 366-4001,
fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-224, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office
hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting
material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366-
9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may grant an exemption
from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 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.'' FMCSA can renew exemptions at the end of each
2-year period. The 34 individuals listed in this notice have each
requested such 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 an exemption will achieve the
required level of safety mandated by statute.
II. Qualifications of Applicants
Robert J. Bickel
Mr. Bickel, 60, has had amblyopia in his left eye since 1996. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400.
Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``His vision
is 20/20 in the better eye and has sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bickel reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 13 years, accumulating 130,000 miles. He holds a Class CA
CDL from Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he
disobeyed a stop sign.
Steven J. Brauer
Mr. Brauer, 61, has complete loss of vision in his left eye since
1972. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
counting fingers. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``Mr. Brauer has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Brauer reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 35 years, accumulating 630,000 miles. He
holds an operator's license from New Jersey. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows one crash, for which he was not cited and to which
he did not contribute, and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Steven R. Brinegar
Mr. Brinegar, 34, has a retinal detachment in his left eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1999. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
25, and in his left eye, light perception. Following an examination in
2015, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Brinegar has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle in
my opinion.'' Mr. Brinegar reported that he has driven straight trucks
for one year, accumulating 20,000 miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for four years, accumulating 320,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Texas. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Garry D. Burkholder
Mr. Burkholder, 58, has corneal scarring and Descemet's folds in
his left eye due to a traumatic incident during childhood. The visual
acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/400.
Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my
medical opinion, he has been driving for the last 40 years without any
issues and I believe that with the use of his right eye and his left
eye for some peripheral vision, he should have enough vision to operate
a commercial vehicle which he has done safely in the past.'' Mr.
Burkholder reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years,
accumulating 300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 35
years, accumulating 2.1 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Orlando A. Cabrera
Mr. Cabrera, 50, has had retinal detachment in his left eye since
1991. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
no light perception. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ``Although Mr. Cabrera is a monocular subject, I feel that he
does have adequate vision to drive a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Cabrera reported that he has driven straight trucks for 11
years, accumulating 229,075 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Dennis W. Cosens, Jr.
Mr. Cosens, 39, has had congenital amblyopia in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``It is my determination that Mr. Dennis Cosens is able to perform
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Cosens reported
that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 800,000
miles. He holds an operator's license from New Mexico. His driving
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for
moving violations in a CMV.
Rodney R. Dawson
Mr. Dawson, 50, has had a prosthetic left eye since 2009. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, no light
perception. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``Mr. Dawson has asked that I provide the information as it
pertains to his DOT physical related to his visual results . . . Pt.
[sic] does have sufficient visual acuity w/the right eye to perform
duties with caution.''
Mr. Dawson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12
years, accumulating 432,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Kentucky. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
David S. Devine
Mr. Devine, 56, has corneal scarring in his left eye due to a
traumatic incident in 1984. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
20, and in his left eye, 20/60. Following an examination in 2014, his
optometrist stated, ``He has sufficient functional vision to operate
safely a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Devine reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 11.5 years, accumulating 460,000 miles. He holds a
Class A CDL from Idaho. His driving record for the last 3 years shows
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Lenton L. Dunston, Jr.
Mr. Dunston, 70, has had amblyopia with exotropia in his left eye
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/40, and in his
left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``In my medical opinion, the patient has sufficient vision to
preform [sic] the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
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vehicle.'' Mr. Dunston reported that he has driven straight trucks for
2 years, accumulating 4,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
20 years, accumulating two million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Raymond C. Favreau
Mr. Favreau, 50, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``Mr. Favreau has been amblyopic in his right eye since very early
childhood. He has been driving commercial vehicles for years without a
problem.'' Mr. Favreau reported that he has driven straight trucks for
25 years, accumulating 1.63 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Vermont. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
William J. Gargiulo
Mr. Gargiulo, 55, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
50. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I
certify that in my medical opinion, patient William Gargiulo has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gargiulo reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 6.5 years, accumulating 65,000 miles. He holds an operator's
license from Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one
crash, for which he was not cited and to which he did not contribute,
and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded the
speed limit by 15 mph.
Wladyslaw Gogola
Mr. Gogola, 45, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
200. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated,
``With a normal kinetic peripheral field in each eye and normal color
vision he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gogola reported that he has
driven straight trucks for five years, accumulating 250,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for nine years, accumulating 765,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows two crashes, for which he was not cited and to which
he did not contribute, and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Antonio Gomez
Mr. Gomez, 59, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my
professional opinion, Mr. Gomez has sufficient vision in his left eye
to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Gomez reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 33 years, accumulating 99,000 miles. He
holds a Class A CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last
3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Fred S. Graham
Mr. Graham, 70, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
400. Following an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In
my opinion Mr. Graham has sufficient vision to perform the driving
tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Graham reported that he
has driven straight trucks for three years, accumulating 6,000 miles.
He holds an operator's license from Tennessee. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Mark Grenier
Mr. Grenier, 52, has a prosthetic right eye due to a traumatic
incident in 1988. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light
perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
2014, his optometrist stated, ``It is my medical opinion that Mr.
Grenier has sufficient vision in his left eye to operate a commercial
vehicle.''
Mr. Grenier reported that he has driven straight trucks for 20
years, accumulating 500,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for
20 years, accumulating 300,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Connecticut. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jay R. Hendricks
Mr. Hendricks, 53, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Yes,
Mr. Hendricks has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Hendricks reported that
he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years, accumulating
850,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Florida. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Steven C. Holland
Mr. Holland, 55, has had amblyopia and a macular hole resulting in
central scotoma in his right eye since birth. The visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/100, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2015 his optometrist stated, ``He has a history of
amblyopia in the right eye . . . The right eye does have some slight
pigmentary changes within the macula and possibly small macular hole
explaining the reduction in acuity . . . At this time, I do not see
anything that would limit Mr. Holland's ability to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Holland reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 27 years, accumulating 583,200 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Oklahoma. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Acquillious Jackson III
Mr. Jackson, 61, has had aphakia and corneal scarring resulting in
amblyopia in his left eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/15, and in his left eye, counting fingers. Following an
examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical
opinion Mr. Jackson has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Jackson reported that
he has driven buses for 37 years, accumulating 588,744 miles. He holds
a Class B CDL from South Carolina. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Jimmy D. Johnson II
Mr. Johnson, 43, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In
summary, Mr. Johnson is well adapted to his long-standing amblyopia
and, in my medical opinion, has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Johnson
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating
107,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 15 years,
accumulating 162,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Tennessee. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
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no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Bradley J. Kearl
Mr. Kearl, 45, has had congenital glaucoma in his left eye since
birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left
eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2015, his ophthalmologist
stated, ``In my opinion, he has sufficient vision to continue
performing the tasks necessary to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Kearl reported that he has driven straight trucks for 21 years,
accumulating 10,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10
years, accumulating 10,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Utah. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Larry G. Kreke
Mr. Kreke, 61, has complete loss of vision in his left eye due to a
traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye
is 20/20, and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an
examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Larry Kreke is a 61 year
old commercial vehicle operator . . . It is my clinical impression that
Mr. Kreke can operate the aforementioned machinery as needed without
visual restrictions.'' Mr. Kreke reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 38 years, accumulating 1.7 million miles. He holds a Class
AM CDL from Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Richard A. Lemke
Mr. Lemke, 64, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
50. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I
certify that in my medical opinion, Mr Lemke [sic] has sufficient
vision to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lemke reported that he
has driven straight trucks for 25 years, accumulating 250,000 miles. He
holds an operator's license from Wisconsin. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Lawrence McGowan
Mr. McGowan, 60, has had staphyloma with optic atrophy in his left
eye since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/30, and
in his left eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2014,
his ophthalmologist stated, ``Formal HVF perimetry ordered 11-2014,
>160 degrees of horizontal peripheral vision . . . In my opinion, it is
safe for him to drive a commercial vehicle [sic].'' Mr. McGowan
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 39 years, accumulating
585,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 39 years,
accumulating 1.95 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Ohio. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
James R. Milliken
Mr. Milliken, 64, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye
since 1980. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15, and in his
left eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2015, his
optometrist stated, ``I certify that in my medical opinion James R.
Milliken has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Milliken reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 10.5 years, accumulating 372,750 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 5.5 years, accumulating 115,500 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Colorado. His driving record for the last 3
years shows one crash, for which he was not cited and to which he did
not contribute, and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Christopher P. Mroczka
Mr. Mroczka, 26, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye
since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in
his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist
stated, ``I have no doubt that Mr. Mroczka's vision is suitable to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Mroczka reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 3.5 years, accumulating 350,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for two years, accumulating 600 miles. He holds an
operator's license from Maryland. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Gary A. Oster, Jr.
Mr. Oster, 52, has a total cataract with iris synechia in his right
eye due to a traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in
his right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20.
Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``In my
opinion Gary A. Oster has sufficient vision to perform all driving
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Oster reported
that he has driven straight trucks for three years, accumulating
112,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 12.5 years,
accumulating 1.1 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Oregon. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Mark A. Pleskovitch
Mr. Pleskovitch, 59, has complete loss of vision in his right eye
due to a traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his
right eye is no light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following
an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Pt. [sic] Mark
Pleskovitch has enough vision in his left eye to operate commercial
vehical [sic] to my knowledge upon examining his left eye. But, In the
end-decision to be made by dept. of transportation.'' Mr. Pleskovitch
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 32 years,
accumulating 2.24 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Illinois.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Edward J. Puto
Mr. Puto, 54, has an optic nerve injury in his right eye due to a
traumatic incident during childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye
is light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an
examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``Patient had eye injury
to Right Eye [sic] . . . With correction on may safely operate a
commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Puto reported that he has driven
straight trucks for three years, accumulating 75,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years, accumulating 900,000 miles.
He holds a Class A CDL from Connecticut. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Andrew Risner
Mr. Risner, 26, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/200.
Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist stated, ``Pt [sic]
demonstrates sufficient vision for commercial vehicle operation.'' Mr.
Risner reported that he has driven straight trucks for 6 years,
accumulating 150,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Ohio.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one
conviction for a moving violation in a CMV; he exceeded the speed limit
by 16 mph.
Kyle B. Sharp
Mr. Sharp, 36, has had complete loss of vision in his right eye
since 2011 due
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to Neisseria meningitis. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20,
and in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in
2014, his optometrist stated, ``It is my understanding that Mr. Kyle
Sharp presently operates a commercial vehicle. . . I found no evidence
at his vision exam of a progressive type of ocular condition that would
adversely effect [sic] his current vision status or performance.'' Mr.
Sharp reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years,
accumulating 150,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 15
years, accumulating 75,000 miles. He holds a Class CA CDL from
Michigan. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Francis A. St. Pierre
Mr. St. Pierre, 51, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye,
counting fingers. Following an examination in 2014, his optometrist
stated, ``It is my medical opinion that Mr. St. Pierre has sufficient
vision to operate a vehicle, commercial or otherwise, as his condition
is congenital and he has adapted to using his right eye for his good
central vision while using both eyes for his peripheral vision.'' Mr.
St. Pierre reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years,
accumulating 420,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 22
years, accumulating 242,000 miles. He holds a Class AMC CDL from New
Hampshire. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Sukru Tamirci
Mr. Tamirci, 50, has a cataract, mydriasis, and posterior senechiae
in his right eye due to a traumatic incident in 1994. The visual acuity
in his right eye is hand motion, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following
an examination in 2014, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my medical
opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Tamirci reported that he has
driven straight trucks for three years, accumulating 504,000 miles, and
buses for seven years, accumulating 910,000 miles. He holds an
operator's license from New York. His driving record for the last 3
years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
George F. Treece
Mr. Treece, 59, has had a retinal scar in his left eye since
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left
eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated,
``In my opinion, Mr. Treece has proven historically his ability to
operate a commercial vehicle and also demonstrates sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Treece reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years,
accumulating 1,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 17
years, accumulating 476,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from
Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jeff L. Wheeler
Mr. Wheeler, 50, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/50.
Following an examination in 2015, his optometrist stated, ``I feel that
Mr. Wheeler has adequate vision to operate a commercial vehicle and has
been doing so for a number of years.'' Mr. Wheeler reported that he has
driven tractor-trailer combinations for 25 years, accumulating 2.5
million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Iowa. His driving record for
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
III. Public Participation and Request for Comments
FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and
related materials.
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Issued on: June 9, 2015.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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