Document ID: FMCSA-2016-0212-0001
Agency: fmcsa
Document Type: Notice
Title: Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications: Vision
Posted Date: 2016-11-29T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 29, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 86063-86067]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-28680]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2016-0212]

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 31 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 December 29, 2016. 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-2016-0212 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.
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1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
e.t., 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., 
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comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT 
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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, 
Medical Programs Division, (202) 366-4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, 
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64-113, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., 
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 31 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.

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II. Qualifications of Applicants

James A. Bartolo Jr.

    Mr. Bartolo, 59, has a chorioretinal scar in his right eye due to a 
traumatic incident in 1980. The visual acuity in his right eye is 
counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination 
in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Ocular Trauma, nail went in eye, 
1980. He has been stable for over 20 years . . . James has driven 
without any problems and I do not foresee any problems driving a 
commercial vehicle in the future.'' Mr. Bartolo reported that he has 
driven straight trucks for 16 years, accumulating 480,000 miles. He 
holds an operator's license from California. His driving record for the 
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations 
in a CMV.

Harry S. Bumps

    Mr. Bumps, 68, has glaucoma in his left eye due to a traumatic 
incident in 1976. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in 
his left eye, hand motion. Following an examination in 2016, his 
ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion I feel he has sufficient vision 
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Bumps reported that he has 
driven straight trucks for 40 years, accumulating 360,000 miles and 
tractor-trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating 200,000 miles. 
He holds a Class A CDL from Vermont. His driving record for the last 3 
years shows one crash for ``limitation on backing for due regard to 
safety'' and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Brian T. Castoldi

    Mr. Castoldi, 44, has a central vein occlusion in his right eye 
since 2012. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his 
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist 
stated, ``Given Brian's visual handicap, I believe he is both capable 
and safe to drive a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Castoldi reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 874,000 miles and 
tractor-trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 1.23 million 
miles. He holds an operator's license from Connecticut. His driving 
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for 
moving violations in a CMV.

William B. Friend

    Mr. Friend, 54, 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/
150. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``In 
my medical opinion, I feel that he has sufficient vision to perform 
required [sic] to operate a commercial vehicle as he has adapted to his 
visual changed [sic] in his left eye over a course of his lifetime and 
it appears to cause him no limitations at this time.'' Mr. Friend 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, accumulating 
570,000 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.

Willie George

    Mr. George, 70, has a macular scar in his right eye due to a 
traumatic incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 
20/100, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2016, 
his ophthalmologist stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Willie George level 
[sic] vision is sufficient for him to continue to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. George reported that he has driven straight trucks for 
15 years, accumulating 510,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations 
for 30 years, accumulating 2.25 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL 
from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes 
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

David E. Goff

    Mr. Goff, 62, has had a retinal detachment in his right eye since 
1978. The visual acuity in his right eye is hand motion, and in his 
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist 
stated, ``In my opinion, Mr. Goff has sufficient vision to perform the 
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Goff 
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 
45,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, 
accumulating 12,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Massachusetts. 
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Michal Golebiowski

    Mr. Golebiowski, 36, has prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic 
incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and 
in his left eye, no light perception. Following an examination in 2016, 
his optometrist stated, ``In my opinion Mr. Golebiowski regardless his 
left eye blindness and mil [sic] protanopia has sufficient vision to 
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' 
Mr. Golebiowski reported that he has driven tractor-trailer 
combinations for 17 years, accumulating 1.36 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.

Dana L. Gould

    Mr. Gould, 55, 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 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my 
opinion, Mr. Gould has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks 
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gould reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating 150,000 miles. He 
holds a Class B CDL from Maine. His driving record for the last 3 years 
shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Johnny J. Gowdy

    Mr. Gowdy, 64, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to 
a traumatic incident in 2003. The visual acuity in his right eye is no 
light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination 
in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Gowdy has 
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Gowdy reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 40 years, accumulating 2.6 million miles. He 
holds an operator's license from Mississippi. His driving record for 
the last 3 years shows no crashes and 2 convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV; one for exceeding the speed limit by 16 mph and 
the other for exceeding the speed limit by 15 mph.

Richard E. Hadler

    Mr. Hadler, 49, has had a macular scar in his left eye since 2011. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/
200. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``I feel 
Mr. Hadler's vision is stable for a commercial driver's license.'' Mr. 
Hadler reported that he has driven straight trucks for 2 years, 
accumulating 120,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 17 
years, accumulating 2.04 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 
Minnesota. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Donald J. Harrison

    Mr. Harrison, 28, has had amblyopia in his right eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his left 
eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, 
``Donald meets all the vision

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requirements listed for the exemption program and therefore I believe 
he has sufficient vision required to perform the driving tasks required 
to operate a commercial vehicle [sic].'' Mr. Harrison reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 18,000 miles, and 
tractor-trailer combinations for 9 years, accumulating 18,000 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.

Channing L. Herrell

    Mr. Herrell, 47, 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/
60. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``It is 
my professional opinion that the patient meets the visual requirements 
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Herrell reported that he has 
driven straight trucks for 26 years, accumulating 13,000 miles, and 
tractor-trailer combinations for 26 years, accumulating 23,400 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.

Loyd F. Hovey

    Mr. Hovey, 67, has exotropia in his right eye due to a traumatic 
incident in childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is light 
perception, and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 
2016, his optometrist stated, ``He demonstrates sufficient vision to 
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' 
Mr. Hovey reported that he has driven straight trucks for 51 years, 
accumulating 1 million miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 35 
years, accumulating 2.63 million 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.

George T. Huffman Jr.

    Mr. Huffman, 53, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 20/300. 
Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``He is now 
52 years old and has driven commercially previously, and currently has 
sufficient vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle, as nothing has changed visually.'' Mr. Huffman 
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 29 years, 
accumulating 2.9 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.

Daniel E. Kinney

    Mr. Kinney, 63, 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/
150. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``He 
has been driving a commercial vehicle for several years without 
incident and his current ophthalmologic [sic] status is unchanged for 
several years. I believe that he is qualified to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Kinney reported that he has driven tractor-trailer 
combinations for 40 years, accumulating 478,000 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.

Shane M. Lovell

    Mr. Lovell, 25, has had 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 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Based 
on the results of this testing I believe Mr. Lovell qualifies for a 
medical exemption regarding his visual status. Although he has 
permanently reduced acuity in a single eye his peripheral vision and 
binocular acuity remain adequate based on the requirements set forth by 
the FMCSA.'' Mr. Lovell reported that he has driven straight trucks for 
4 years, accumulating 40,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations 
for 4 years, accumulating 420,000 miles. He holds an operator's license 
from Nebraska. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes 
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Jason W. Mack

    Mr. Mack, 34, has chorioretinal scarring in his right eye due to a 
traumatic incident childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/
50, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his 
optometrist stated, ``In my opinion, Jason's vision loss does not 
prohibit him from operating a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Mack reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 15 years, accumulating 375,000 
miles. He holds an operator's license from Pennsylvania. His driving 
record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for 
moving violations in a CMV.

Terry G. Montgomery

    Mr. Montgomery, 62, has had amblyopia in his right eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left 
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, 
``In my medical opinion as a license [sic] optometrist, Mr. Montgomery 
has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate 
a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Montgomery reported that he has driven 
straight trucks for 37 years, accumulating 19,240 miles. He holds a 
Class A CDL from Indiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows 
no crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

John P. O'Doherty

    Mr. O'Doherty, 53, 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 2016, his optometrist stated, 
``It is my opinion that Mr. O'Doherty has sufficient vision for a 
commercial driver's license.'' Mr. O'Doherty reported that he has 
driven straight trucks for 4 years, accumulating 100,000 miles, and 
tractor-trailer combinations for 21 years, accumulating 18.9 million 
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Minnesota. His driving record for 
the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving 
violations in a CMV.

Antonio Rivera

    Mr. Rivera, 53, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due to 
a traumatic incident in 1990. The visual acuity in his right eye is no 
light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination 
in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I believe Mr. Antonio Rivera has 
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a 
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Rivera reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 13 years, accumulating 1.3 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.

Julio Rivera

    Mr. Rivera, 68, has had optic nerve atrophy in his left eye since 
2007. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20, and in his left eye, 
count fingers. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist 
stated, ``Using both eyes, sufficient vision is present (20/20 ou) to 
perform Driving [sic] tasks Required [sic] to operate a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Rivera reported that he has driven tractor-trailer 
combinations

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for 18 years, accumulating 558,000 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.

Steve C. Sinclair

    Mr. Sinclair, 66, has had amblyopia in his right eye since 
childhood. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/70, and in his left 
eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, 
``He has a history of congenital strabismic amblyopia. Based on the 
last visual field test, there is no indication that the visual field in 
either eye is adversely affected, and the visual fields should not 
impede Mr. Sinclair's ability to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. 
Sinclair reported that he has driven straight trucks for 32 years, 
accumulating 1.28 million miles. He holds an operator's license from 
Iowa. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Jerrell L. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 32, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``I feel 
his vision is stable and is capable of operating a commercial 
vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 
years, accumulating 125,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 
5 years, accumulating 25,000 miles. He holds a Class AM CDL from Texas. 
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no 
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Ricky E. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 55, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/50, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``In my 
opinion Mr. Smith's vision in his right eye will not limit his ability 
to drive a commercial vehicle; and his condition is stable and should 
not worsen over time.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven straight 
trucks for 37 years, accumulating 740,000 miles, tractor-trailer 
combinations for 37 years, accumulating 185,000 miles, and buses for 37 
years, accumulating 37,000 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.

Venton E. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 45, has had amblyopia in his right since birth. The 
visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/20. 
Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. Venton 
has sufficient vision to continue operating a vehicle with caution. 
Please note that I am not a vehicle examiner and my opinion alone 
cannot determine Mr. Venton's ability to operate a commercial vehicle. 
The purpose of this letter is to summarize testing required by the 
DOT.'' Mr. Smith reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3 
years, accumulating 195,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from 
California. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes 
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.

Willie J. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 58, has central corneal opacity in his right eye due to 
a traumatic incident in 1985. The visual acuity in his right eye is 
counting fingers, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination 
in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Given that he has a long-standing 
medical condition that he is fully adapted to with the left eye being 
fully functional, in my medical opinion he has sufficient vision to 
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' 
Mr. Smith reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 
36 years, accumulating 7.87 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.

Glen W. Stake Jr.

    Mr. Stake, 43, has had eccentric fixation in his left eye due to 
retrobulbar optic nerve damage since childhood. The visual acuity in 
his right eye is 20/25, and in his left eye, 20/80. Following an 
examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``I feel that he will 
safely pass and use a commercial driver's license, despite retrobulbar 
optic nerve damage form accident at age 5.'' Mr. Stake reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 300,000 miles, and 
tractor-trailer combinations for 16 years, accumulating 1.6 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.

John D. Stork

    Mr. Stork, 57, has had a prosthetic in his right eye due to a 
traumatic incident in 1984. The visual acuity in his right eye is no 
light perception, and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination 
in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``Upon visual field findings 
included and full eye exam, I find the patient can perform the driving 
tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Stork reported 
that he has driven straight trucks for 14 years, accumulating 840,000 
miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 
540,000 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.

David T. Tann

    Mr. Tann, 35, 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/
100. Following an examination in 2016, his optometrist stated, ``Mr. 
Tann's vision in his left eye has been weak since childhood, this is 
nothing new and is stable. Mr. Tann should have no problems operating a 
commercial vehicles.'' Mr. Tann reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 6 years, accumulating 90,000 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.

Jeremy M. Trager

    Mr. Trager, 35, has choroidal melanoma in his right eye since 2012. 
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400, and in his left eye, 20/
20. Following an examination in 2016, his ophthalmologist stated, ``I 
believe he should have sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks 
required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Trager reported that he 
has driven straight trucks for 9 years, accumulating 32,400 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. Wagner

    Mr. Wagner, 62, 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 2016, his optometrist stated, ``It is 
my opinion that Mr. Wagner has sufficient visual ability at present to 
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' 
Mr. Wagner reported that he has driven straight trucks for 38 years, 
accumulating 988,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from 
Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and 
1 conviction for a

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moving violation in a CMV; speeding 15-20 mph above the limit.

III. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    FMCSA encourages you to participate by submitting comments and 
related materials.

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    FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the 
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the close of the comment period.

Viewing Comments and Documents

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as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov and 
insert the docket number FMCSA-2016-0212 in the ``Keyword'' box and 
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    Issued on: November 17, 2016.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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