Document ID: FMCSA-2013-0030-0001
Agency: fmcsa
Document Type: Notice
Title: Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications: Vision
Posted Date: 2013-07-12T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 134 (Friday, July 12, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41975-41979]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-16680]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0030]

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 32 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 August 12, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0030 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.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
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, 
except Federal holidays. The FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 365 
days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your 
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard 
or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting 
comments on-line.
    Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments 
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual 
submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if 
submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). 
You may review DOT's Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket 
Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on January 
17, 2008 (73 FR 3316).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, Chief, Medical 
Programs Division, (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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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 32 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.

Qualifications of Applicants

Steven L. Albert

    Mr. Albert, age 46, has had aphakia in his right eye since 1991. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2012, his ophthalmologist noted, ``His 
vision is sufficient to perform driving tasks to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Albert reported that he has driven straight trucks for 
15.5 years, accumulating 69,750 miles. He holds an operator's license 
from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 3 years shows two 
crashes for which he was cited and no additional convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

Manassah E. Baker

    Mr. Baker, 60, has had a prosthetic right eye since 1977. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left 
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2012, his ophthalmologist 
noted, ``The patient has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks 
that are required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Baker reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 9 months, accumulating 15,588 
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 42 years, accumulating 4.2 
million miles. He holds a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 
from Florida. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes 
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Carl H. Block

    Mr. Block, 44, has had a central retinal artery occlusion in his 
right eye since 2009. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and 
in his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2012, his 
ophthalmologist noted, ``It is my medical opinion that Mr. Block has 
sufficient vision to perform the driving

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tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Block reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 84,000 
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 
20,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from New York. His driving record 
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

Christopher W. Brim

    Mr. Brim, 26, has had a prosthetic right eye since childhood. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is no light perception, and in his left 
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist 
noted, ``I feel he has sufficient vision to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Brim reported that he has driven straight trucks for 4.5 
years, accumulating 79,799 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.

John W. Camp

    Mr. Camp, 52, has had strabismic amblyopia in his left eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left 
eye, 20/250. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, 
``In my medical opinion, I feel M. John Camp [sic] had sufficient 
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Camp reported that he has driven tractor-trailer 
combinations for 30 years, accumulating 4.5 million miles. He holds a 
Class A CDL from Georgia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows 
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Ralph Carr

    Mr. Carr, 55, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``I 
certify that Ralph Carr has sufficient vision to operate a commercial 
vehicle according to current standards.'' Mr. Carr reported that he has 
driven straight trucks for 34 years, accumulating 397,800 miles. He 
holds a Class AM CDL from Pennsylvania. His driving record for the last 
3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a 
CMV.

Juan Carranco

    Mr. Carranco, 56, has had refractive amblyopia in his left eye 
since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in 
his left eye, 20/100. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist 
noted, ``My opinion is that Mr. Carranco has sufficient vision to 
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle and 
should be considered for a Federal Vision Exemption through the Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Administration.'' Mr. Carranco reported that he 
has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 37 years, accumulating 2.2 
million 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.

William Chisley

    Mr. Chisley, 32, has had refractive amblyopia in his right eye 
since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in 
his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2012, his optometrist 
noted, ``Examination today reveals that Mr. Chisley has sufficient 
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Chisley reported that he has driven straight trucks for 
5 years, accumulating 2400 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Maryland. 
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Westcott G. Clarke

    Mr. Clarke, 63, has had optic neuropathy in his left eye since 
2003. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 
20/200. Following an examination in 2012, his optometrist noted, ``It 
is my opinion that Mr. Clarke functions very well visually to operate 
commercial vehicles on public roads. He is corrected to 20/20 and is 
quite able to perform required driving tasks.'' Mr. Clarke reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 600,000 
miles. He holds an operator's license from Massachusetts. His driving 
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for 
moving violations in a CMV.

Jerrald A. Crabtree

    Mr. Crabtree, 39, has had complete loss of vision in his left eye 
since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in 
his left eye, counting fingers. Following an examination in 2013, his 
optometrist noted, ``In my professional opinion, Mr. Crabtree has 
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Crabtree reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 19 years, accumulating 950,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL 
from Washington. 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 15 mph.

John A. Dilts

    Mr. Dilts, 62, has had anisometropic amblyopia in his right eye 
since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60, and in 
his left eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist 
noted, ``In my professional opinion, Mr. Dilts does have sufficient 
vision to perform the driving tasks that would be required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Dilts reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 40 years, accumulating 330,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL 
from Indiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes 
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Phyllis Dodson

    Ms. Dodson, 55, has had amblyopia in her right eye since childhood. 
The visual acuity in her right eye is counting fingers, and in her left 
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2012, her optometrist noted, 
``I certify that in my medical opinion, Ms. Dodson has sufficient 
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Ms. Dodson reported that she has driven buses for 18 years, 
accumulating 576,000 miles. She holds a Class B CDL from Indiana. Her 
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions 
for moving violations in a CMV.

Donnie H. Eagle

    Mr. Eagle, 60, 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 2013, his optometrist noted, ``It is my 
medical opinion that Mr. Eagle has sufficient vision to perform the 
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Eagle 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 37 years, accumulating 
370,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 37 years, 
accumulating 3.7 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from West 
Virginia. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Phillip L. Ergovich

    Mr. Ergovich, 60, has had a toxoplasmosis scar in his right eye 
since childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200, and in 
his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist 
noted, ``In my medical opinion, he has sufficient vision to

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perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' 
Mr. Ergovich reported that he has driven straight trucks for 16 years, 
accumulating 624,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from 
Missouri. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Udum Khamsoksavath

    Mr. Khamsoksavath, 38, has had complete loss of vision in his right 
eye since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is no light 
perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 
2013, his optometrist noted, ``Based on his ability to compensate for 
his vision loss and his overall visual field in his left eye, he meets 
the DOT requirements. I certify he meets the requirements to drive a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Khamsoksavath reported that he has driven 
tractor-trailer combinations for 7 years, accumulating 350,000 miles. 
He holds a Class A CDL from Washington. His driving record for the last 
3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a 
CMV.

Michael A. Lancette

    Mr. Lancette, 63, has had amblyopia in his right eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his 
left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist 
noted, ``In my opinion, Mr. Lancette has sufficient vision to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Lancette reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 40 years, accumulating 4 million miles, and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 20 years, accumulating 2.5 million miles. He holds a 
Class ABCD CDL from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years 
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Alex P. Makhanov

    Mr. Makhanov, 25, has had amblyopia in his left eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left 
eye, 20/70. Following an examination in 2012, his optometrist noted, 
``I certify, in my opinion, that Alex has sufficient vision to perform 
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Makhanov 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 
24,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Washington. His driving 
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for 
moving violations in a CMV.

Mitchell Malcolm

    Mr. Malcolm, 58, has had a retinal detachment in his left eye since 
1985. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 
counting fingers. Following an examination in 2012, his optometrist 
noted, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Malcolm would have sufficient 
vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Malcolm reported that he has driven straight trucks for 
42 years, accumulating 42,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations 
for 19 years, accumulating 95,000 miles. He holds an operator's license 
from Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no 
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Vincent E. Marsee, Sr.

    Mr. Marsee, 55, has had a corneal scar in his left eye since 1979. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
60. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``Has 
sufficient vision to drive commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Marsee reported 
that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 13 years, 
accumulating 1.3 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from North 
Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Phillip P. Mazza

    Mr. Mazza, 40, has had a retinal scar in his right eye since 1993. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is counting fingers, and in his left 
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, 
``It is my professional opinion that Mr. Mazza's vision is more than 
sufficient to perform the driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Mazza reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 20 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 18 years, accumulating 144,000 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.

Brandin D. Meester

    Mr. Meester, 28, 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 2013, his optometrist noted, ``In my 
opinion this patient has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks 
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Meester reported that 
he has driven straight trucks for 3 years, accumulating 180,000 miles. 
He holds an operator's license from North Dakota. His driving record 
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

Charles Moen

    Mr. Moen, 57, has had optic neuropathy in his left eye since 2008. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/
60. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``Patient 
has sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Moen reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 5 years, accumulating 100,000 miles, and tractor-trailer 
combinations for 29 years, accumulating 3.2 million 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.

Jerome M. Paintner

    Mr. Paintner, 60, has had strabismic amblyopia in his right eye 
since birth. The visual acuity in his right eye is light perception, 
and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his 
optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Paintner has sufficient 
vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Paintner reported that he has driven straight trucks for 
15 years, accumulating 45,000 miles. He holds an operator's license 
from North Dakota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no 
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Louis A. Pence

    Mr. Pence, 64, has had a corneal scar in his right eye since 2007. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is light perception, and in his left 
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, 
``I believe that Louis Pence has sufficient vision to perform driving 
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Pence reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 600,000 
miles. He holds an operator's license from Wyoming. His driving record 
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

Jeffrey T. Sanders

    Mr. Sanders, 45, has had refractive amblyopia in his left eye since 
2002. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 
20/200. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``He 
has a full field of vision in both eyes 160 degrees horizontally. His 
color vision is within

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normal limits and he is approved to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Sanders reported that he has driven straight trucks for 7 years, 
accumulating 182,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from North 
Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Michael Schott

    Mr. Schott, 63, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/300, and in his left eye, 20/20. 
Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist noted, ``In my 
opinion, Mike has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks 
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Schott reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 200,000 miles, and 
tractor-trailer combinations for 28 years, accumulating 2.2 million 
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Nebraska. His driving record for the 
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations 
in a CMV.

Steven C. Sheeder

    Mr. Sheeder, 55, has had complete loss of vision in his left eye 
since 1990. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20. Following an 
examination in 2012, his optometrist noted, ``He has excellent vision 
and should have no problems operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Sheeder reported that he has driven straight trucks for 36 years, 
accumulating 360,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 36 
years, accumulating 7.2 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Iowa. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes.

Larry C. Smoot, Jr.

    Mr. Smoot, 37, has had a traumatic cataract in his right eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is light perception, and 
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his 
optometrist noted, ``In my professional opinion, Mr. Larry Smoot Jr. 
has sufficient vision to drive and operate commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Smoot reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 17 
years, accumulating 1.2 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 
California. 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.

David Snellings

    Mr. Snellings, 63, has had a macular pucker in his left eye since 
2011. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 
20/50. Following an examination in 2013, his ophthalmologist noted, 
``In my medical opinion, I do believe Mr. Snellings has sufficient 
vision to perform his driving tasks of operating a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Snellings reported that he has driven tractor-trailer 
combinations for 40 years, accumulating 4 million miles. He holds a 
Class A CDL from Maryland. His driving record for the last 3 years 
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Edward A. Spakousky

    Mr. Spakousky, 51, has had amblyopia in his right eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left 
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, 
``I believe that Edward does have sufficient vision to perform the 
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
    Mr. Spakousky reported that he has driven straight trucks for 13 
years, accumulating 6,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 
13 years, accumulating 780,000 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.

Jose L. Torres-Perales

    Mr. Torres-Perales, 44, has had a cataract in his left eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left 
eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2012, his 
optometrist noted, ``I see no reason that Mr. Torres' vision should 
limit his safety while operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Torres-
Perales reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12 years, 
accumulating 288,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from Kansas. 
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 15 mph.

Adam J. Zappetta

    Mr. Zappetta, 33, has had coloboma in his left eye since 2010. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/50. 
Following an examination in 2013, his optometrist noted, ``All current 
testing confirms he can meet the visual demands required by the 
department of transportation to operate a commercial vehicle. It is my 
opinion that Mr. Zappetta should wear corrective lenses while driving 
commercial vehicles.''
    Mr. Zappetta reported that he has driven buses for 9 years, 
accumulating 27,000 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.

Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA requests 
public comment from all interested persons on the exemption petitions 
described in this notice. The Agency will consider all comments 
received before the close of business August 12, 2013. Comments will be 
available for examination in the docket at the location listed under 
the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The Agency will file comments 
received after the comment closing date in the public docket, and will 
consider them to the extent practicable.
    In addition to late comments, FMCSA will also continue to file, in 
the public docket, relevant information that becomes available after 
the comment closing date. Interested persons should monitor the public 
docket for new material.

Submitting Comments

    You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail, 
or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA 
recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email 
address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that FMCSA 
can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and 
in the search box insert the docket number FMCSA-2013-0030 and click 
the search button. When the new screen appears, click on the blue 
``Comment Now!'' button on the right hand side of the page. On the new 
page, enter information required including the specific section of this 
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each 
suggestion or recommendation. If you submit your comments by mail or 
hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ 
by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit 
comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the facility, 
please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope.
    We will consider all comments and material received during the 
comment period and may change this proposed rule based on your 
comments. FMCSA may issue a final rule at any time after the close of 
the comment period.

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Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this 
preamble, To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number 
FMCSA-2013-0030 and click ``Search.'' Next, click ``Open Docket 
Folder'' and you will find all documents and comments related to the 
proposed rulemaking.

    Issued On: July 8, 2013.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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