64512 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 180 / Tuesday, September 19, 2023 / Notices 

1The published version of the original notice is 

included in the docket for this correction. 

improvements to address any remaining 

concerns. 

While the SWEPT System has 

validation control points in place, there 

are still opportunities for additional 

enhancements regarding quality 

assurance to ensure these documents are 

included in all project files. It is 

FHWA’s expectation that 

documentation to support a project’s 

decision will be included in the SWEPT 

system prior to project closeout. 

Update From Previous Audit Findings 

The FHWA reported a noncompliance observation related to some 

FDOT project files that lacked 

documentation to support the 

environmental analysis or decision as 

part of Audit #1, Audit #2, and Audit 

#3. Also, as part of Audit #3, FHWA 

identified the lack of documentation to 

support the project authorization. The 

FDOT and FHWA have productively 

worked together to resolve 

documentation issues from these 

previous audits. The FDOT 

implemented several process 

improvements to address noted 

procedural deficiencies. 

2017 Audit #1, Non-Compliance 

Observation #1 and 2018 Audit #2, NonCompliance Observation #1: Some 

FDOT project files contain insufficient 

documentation to support the 

environmental analysis or decision. 

To address the 2017 and 2018 

findings, FDOT implemented 

enhancements to SWEPT including 

revisions to the Type 1 CE checklist, the 

Type 2 CE form, and the reevaluation 

form. They added STIP and the 

Transportation Improvement Plan 

planning consistency uploading 

instructions, added validation for data 

within the Type 1 CE checklist for rightof-way, wetlands, floodplains, and 

waterways, added an attachment point 

for the project commitment record in 

the Type 1 CE checklist, allowed 

multiple attachments for Section 7 

Endangered Species Act concurrence 

letters, integrated Section 4(f) approvals 

for applicable classes of action, and 

developed a spreadsheet tool for the 

project managers to verify which 

documents need to be uploaded to the 

project file. The FDOT also updated the 

PD&E manual, conducted training for 

their staff on the SWEPT and PD&E 

manual enhancements and on the areas 

of noted deficiencies. The FDOT also 

developed computer based training in 

some of these areas for future use. 

2019 Audit #3, Non-Compliance 

Observation #1: Some FDOT project 

files contain insufficient documentation 

to support the project authorization, 

environmental analysis or decision. 

To address the 2019 findings, FDOT 

implemented enhancements to SWEPT 

by adding validation for data within the 

Type 1 CE checklist for bridge permits. 

The FDOT also updated the PD&E 

manual, conducted training for their 

staff on the SWEPT, and made PD&E 

manual enhancements in the noted 

deficiency areas. The FDOT also 

developed computer based training for 

class of actions, CEs, and environmental 

assessments. 

The improvements made in response 

to the 2017, 2018, and 2019 

observations were assessed during this 

final audit and are considered sufficient 

to address the issues underlying the 

non-compliance observations in those 

audits. 

Finalizing This Report 

The FHWA received two responses to 

the Federal Register Notice during the 

public comment period for this draft 

report. One comment from the 

American Road and Transportation 

Builders Association voiced support of 

this program and another was made by 

a citizen. The citizen’s comment was 

unrelated to this report. This report is a 

finalized version of the draft report 

without substantive changes. 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration 

[Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0107; FMCSA– 

2014–0385; FMCSA–2014–0386; FMCSA– 

2021–0014; FMCSA–2018–0135; FMCSA– 

2018–0138] 

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption 

Applications; Hearing 

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration (FMCSA), Department 

of Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Notice of renewal of 

exemptions; correction. 

SUMMARY: In a notice of renewal of 

exemptions published in the Federal 

Register on September 6, 2023, FMCSA 

announced its decision to renew 

exemptions for eight individuals from 

the hearing requirement in the Federal 

Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 

(FMCSRs) for interstate commercial 

motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The 

exemptions enable these hard of hearing 

and deaf individuals to continue to 

operate CMVs in interstate commerce. 

The notice inadvertently published an 

individual’s legal name incorrectly. This 

notice corrects that error. 

DATES: This correction is effective 

September 6, 2023. Comments on the 

notice must still be received on or 

before October 5, 2023. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. 

Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical 

Programs Division, FMCSA, DOT, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, 

Washington, DC 20590–0001, (202) 366– 

4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov. Office 

hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET 

Monday through Friday, except Federal 

holidays. If you have questions 

regarding viewing materials in the 

docket, contact Dockets Operations, 

(202) 366–9826. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Correction 

On September 6, 2023, FMCSA 

published a notice of renewal of 

exemptions (88 FR 60732) with an 

effective date of September 12, 2023, 

which FMCSA announced its decision 

to renew exemptions for eight 

individuals from the hearing 

requirement in the Federal Motor 

Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for 

interstate CMV drivers. The notice 

inadvertently published Alex Courtney 

O’Donnell Bertling’s legal name 

incorrectly. Through this notice, 

FMCSA corrects the September 6, 2023, 

notice of renewal of exemptions by 

correctly indicating Alex Courtney 

O’Donnell Bertling’s legal name.1

In FR Doc. 2023–18993 appearing on 

page 60732 in the Federal Register of 

September 6, 2023, the following 

correction is made: 

1. On page 60733, in the third 

column, ‘‘Courtney Bertling (OR)’’ is 

corrected to read ‘‘Alex Courtney 

O’Donnell Bertling (OR)’’. 

Issued under authority delegated in 49 CFR 

1.87. 

Larry W. Minor, 

Associate Administrator for Policy. 

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