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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[Docket ID. FMCSA-2008-0398]
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 33 individuals
for exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations. If granted, the exemptions would enable these
individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs)
in interstate commerce without meeting the Federal vision standard.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 16, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA-2008-0398 using any of the
following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
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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.
Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket ID for
this Notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without change
to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
included in a comment. Please see the Privacy Act heading below.
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 the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19476). This information is
also available at http://Docketsinfo.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical
Programs, (202) 366-4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., 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
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 33 individuals listed in this
notice each have 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 mandated by statute.
Qualifications of Applicants
James M. Andrews
Mr. Andrews, age 39, has had toxoplasmosis chorioretinopathy in his
left eye since birth. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye
left eye is 20/30 and in his left eye, counting fingers. Following an
examination in 2008, his ophthalmologist noted, ``It is my medical
opinion that the normal vision of his right eye allows sufficient
vision to perform driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Andrews reported that he has driven straight trucks for
6 years, accumulating 108,000 miles. He holds a Class B commercial
driver's license (CDL) from Oregon. His driving record for the last 3
years shows one crash and no convictions for moving violations in a
CMV.
Michael L. Ayers
Mr. Ayers, 46, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15 and in his
left eye, 20/80. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist
noted, ``In my professional opinion as an eye care practitioner, Mr.
Lane Ayers has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required
to drive a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Ayers reported that he has
driven tractor-trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 960,000
miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Alabama. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Todd J. Berglund, Sr.
Mr. Berglund, age 34, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
birth. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/400 and
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his
optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, Todd has sufficient vision function
to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Berglund reported that he has driven straight trucks for
13 years, accumulating 130,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations
for 13 years, accumulating 260,000 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.
George M. Callahan
Mr. Callahan, 52, has loss of vision in his left eye loss due to a
corneal scar sustained at age 5. The visual acuity in his right eye is
20/20 and in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2008,
his optometrist noted, ``Mr. Callahan has sufficient vision to perform
necessary tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Callahan
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 1\1/2\ years,
accumulating 75,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 21
years, accumulating 2.1 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
North Carolina. His driving record for the last 3 years shows one crash
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
William D. Cardiff
Mr. Cardiff, 53, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/15 and in his left
eye, 20/200. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted,
``In my medical opinion, Mr. Cardiff has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Cardiff reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3\1/2\ years,
accumulating 35,000 miles. He holds a Class C operator's license from
Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Paul V. DaLuisio
Mr. DaLuisio, 40, has had amblyopia in his left eye since birth.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in his
left eye, light perception. Following an examination in 2008, his
optometrist noted, ``Patient has sufficient vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. DaLuisio reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 13 years, accumulating 305,500 miles. He holds a Class B CDL
from New York. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Richard DiStaola
Mr. DiStaola, 62, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye left eye
is 20/150 and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008,
his ophthalmologist noted, ``In my
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medical opinion, Mr. DiStaola has sufficient vision to perform the
tasks required to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. DiStaola
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 16 years, accumulating
320,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 16 years,
accumulating 480,000 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.
Tracy A. Doty
Mr. Doty, 45, has loss of vision in his left eye due to a corneal
scar sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/20 and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an
examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion,
Mr. Doty's vision is sufficient to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Doty reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years,
accumulating 150,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 3\1/2\
years, accumulating 346,500 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Tennessee. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV, following improperly.
Vincent C. Durazzo, Jr.
Mr. Durazzo, 44, has complete loss of vision in his right eye due
to a traumatic injury that occurred in 1986. The visual acuity in his
left eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist
noted, ``It is my opinion that the health of Mr. Durazzo's left eye is
stable and he has sufficient vision and peripheral vision to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Durazzo reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 17 years, accumulating 340,000 miles. He holds a Class 2
operator's license from Connecticut which allows him to drive non-
commercial vehicles including vehicle tow of 10,000 lbs gross vehicle
weight rating or less. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Matthew A. Ericson
Mr. Ericson, 50, has had branch retinal vein occlusion since 2005.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in his
left eye, 20/50. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist
noted, ``He has sufficient vision to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Ericson reported that he has driven straight trucks for 17 years,
accumulating 510,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 26
years, accumulating 780,000 miles. He holds a Class ABCD CDL from
Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
one conviction for a moving violation, speeding in a CMV. He exceeded
the speed limit by 10 mph.
Breck L. Falcon
Mr. Falcon, 37, has had amblyopia in his right eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye left eye is 20/60 and
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``In my medical opinion, he appears to have
sufficient vision to perform driving tasks for a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Falcon reported that he has driven straight trucks for 4 years,
accumulating 72,800 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Louisiana. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one conviction
for a moving violation, speeding in a CMV. He exceeded the speed limit
by 15 mph.
Charles W. Hillyer
Mr. Hillyer, 40, has loss of vision in his left eye sustained from
a traumatic injury sustained in 1972. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/20 and in his left eye, hand motion. Following
an examination in 2009, his optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion,
Mr. Hillyer's vision is sufficient to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Hillyer reported that he has driven straight trucks for 12 years,
accumulating 6,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 12
years, accumulating 936,000 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.
Stephen R. Jackson
Mr. Jackson, 57, has had his right eye surgically removed due to
retinal blastoma at 18 months of age. The best corrected visual acuity
in his left eye is 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his
optometrist noted, ``Mr. Jackson's condition is stable. His vision is
sufficient to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Jackson reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 11 years, accumulating 22,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL
from Wyoming. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes
and one conviction for a moving violation in a CMV, speeding in a
school zone. He exceeded the speed limit by 23 mph.
Wesley J. Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins, 41, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist
noted, ``In my professional opinion, Mr. Jenkins' vision is
satisfactory enough to continue operation of commercial motor
vehicles.'' Mr. Jenkins reported that he has driven straight trucks for
19 years, accumulating 1.5 million miles. He holds a Class B CDL from
Illinois. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Richard H. Johnson
Mr. Johnson, 58, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/80, and in his
left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his ophthalmologist
noted, ``Mr. Richard Johnson has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Johnson
reported that he has driven straight trucks for 30 years, accumulating
900,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 30 years,
accumulating 900,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Nevada. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Darrel R. Martin
Mr. Martin, 61, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained in 1977. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is
20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``In
our medical opinion, we certify that Mr. Martin has sufficient vision
to perform the driving tasks necessary to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Martin reported that he has driven straight trucks for
45 years, accumulating 1.4 million miles, and tractor-trailer
combinations for 43 years, accumulating 860,000 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.
James W. McGhee
Mr. McGhee, 60, has loss of vision in his left eye due to a
traumatic injury sustained as a child. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/20 and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an
examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``It is my feeling that Mr.
McGhee has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to
operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. McGhee reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 6 years, accumulating 480,000 miles, tractor-
trailer combinations for 34 years, accumulating 2.2 million miles, and
buses for 2 years, accumulating
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100,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Michigan. His driving record
for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving
violations in a CMV.
Felix L. McLean
Mr. McLean, 38, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60 and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted,
``It is my opinion that Felix McLean has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
McLean reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years,
accumulating 500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 7 years,
accumulating 840,000 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from New Mexico. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
James P. Mittlefehldt
Mr. Mittlefehldt, 54, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
birth. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and
in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his
optometrist noted, ``In my medical opinion, Mr. Mittlefehldt has
sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Mittlefehldt reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 24 years, accumulating 480,000 miles and tractor-
trailer combinations for 10 years, accumulating 750,000 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.
Robert E. Morrison
Mr. Morrison, 62, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/100
and in his left eye, 20/30. Following an examination in 2008, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``It is my professional opinion that Mr.
Morrison has adequate vision with glasses to operate commercial
vehicles safely.'' Mr. Morrison reported that he has driven straight
trucks for 15 years, accumulating 450,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL
from Connecticut. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Pahl M. Olson
Mr. Olson, 57, has loss of vision due to an ammonia burn to the
cornea that occurred in 1973. The best corrected visual acuity in his
right eye is 20/20 and in his left eye, 20/200. Following an
examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``I certify, Paul Olson, in
my opinion, has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Olson reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 8 years, accumulating 120,000 miles, and
tractor-trailer combinations for 31 years, accumulating 1.1 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.
Craig P. Osborn
Mr. Osborn, 45, has had extropia in his right eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in his left
eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted,
``In my medical opinion, Mr. Osborn has sufficient vision to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Osborn 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 Florida.
His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no
convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Jeremy L. Perry
Mr. Perry, 26, has a prosthetic left eye due to a traumatic injury
sustained in 2004. The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20.
Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``It is my
medical opinion that Jeremy Perry has sufficient vision to perform the
driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Perry
reported that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 5 years,
accumulating 396,310 miles. He holds a Class A CDL from Kansas. His
driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions
for moving violations in a CMV.
Wayne G. Resch
Mr. Resch, 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, 20/60.
Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``Considering
the consistent and stable nature of Mr. Resch's vision, there is no
reason to believe there would be a visual difficulty in operating a
commercial vehicle safely.'' Mr. Resch reported that he has driven
straight trucks for 20 years, accumulating 800,000 miles, and tractor-
trailer combinations for 20 years, accumulating 800,000 miles. He holds
a Class A CDL from Wisconsin. His driving record for the last 3 years
shows one crash and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Brad E. Robrock
Mr. Robrock, 34, has loss of vision in his left eye due to a
macular scar sustained from a traumatic injury that occurred in 1991.
The visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in his left eye, 20/
300. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted, ``Mr.
Robrock, in my medical opinion, has adequate binocular vision to
perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.''
Mr. Robrock reported that he has driven straight trucks for 10 years,
accumulating 150,000 miles. He holds an operator's license from
Indiana. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
James L. Rooney
Mr. Rooney, 51, has had amblyopia in his left eye since childhood.
The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/20 and in his
left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist
noted, ``In my opinion he has sufficient vision to continue to perform
the driving tasks required to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Rooney reported that he has driven straight trucks for 11 years,
accumulating 220,000 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.
James E. Russell
Mr. Russell, 38, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is count
fingers and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in 2008,
his optometrist noted, ``In my opinion, James has sufficient vision to
perform the driving tasks to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr.
Russell reported that he has driven straight trucks for 5 years,
accumulating 65,000 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 16
years, accumulating 1.6 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Arizona. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and
no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
Robert C. Sellers, Jr.
Mr. Sellers, 43, has complete loss of vision in the left eye due to
a traumatic injury sustained at age 3. The best corrected visual acuity
in his right eye is 20/25. Following an examination in
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2008, his ophthalmologist noted, ``I believe Mr. Sellers will continue
to perform well as a commercial truck driver. He has sufficient vision
to perform the driving tasks required to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Sellers reported that he has driven tractor-trailer
combinations for 15 years, accumulating 225,000 miles. He holds a Class
A CDL from Tennessee. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no
crashes and no convictions for moving violations in a CMV.
James A. Smith
Mr. Smith, 49, has had amblyopia in his right eye since birth. The
best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/200 and in his left
eye, 20/15. Following an examination in 2008, his optometrist noted,
``In my opinion, he has sufficient vision to perform all driving tasks
required to operate a commercial motor vehicle.'' Mr. Smith reported
that he has driven tractor-trailer combinations for 17 years,
accumulating 595,000 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.
Richard Sturk
Mr. Sturk, 59, has had loss vision in the right eye due to ischemic
optic atrophy since 2003. The best corrected visual acuity in his right
eye is 20/200 and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in
2008, his ophthalmologist noted, ``In my medical opinion, I do believe
that Mr. Sturk has sufficient vision in his left eye to operate a
commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Sturk reported that he has driven tractor-
trailer combinations for 17 years, accumulating 1.7 million miles. He
holds a Class A CDL license from Tennessee. His driving record for the
last 3 years shows no crashes and no convictions for moving violations
in a CMV.
Wayne A. Whitehead
Mr. Whitehead, 42, has had amblyopia in his right eye since
childhood. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/60
and in his left eye, 20/25. Following an examination in 2008, his
ophthalmologist noted, ``I certify that in my medical opinion, Mr.
Whitehead has sufficient vision to perform the driving tasks required
to operate a commercial vehicle.'' Mr. Whitehead reported that he has
driven straight trucks for 5 years, accumulating 120,750 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.
Charles F. Wotring
Mr. Wotring, 41, has had macular dystrophy in his left eye since
birth. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is 20/25 and
in his left eye, 20/400. Following an examination in 2008, his
optometrist noted, ``He is visually able to drive commercially.'' Mr.
Wotring reported that he has driven straight trucks for 1\1/2\ years,
accumulating 52,500 miles, and tractor-trailer combinations for 14
years, accumulating 1.1 million miles. He holds a Class A CDL from
Ohio. His driving record for the last 3 years shows no crashes and one
conviction for a moving violation, speeding in a CMV. He exceeded the
speed limit by 14 mph.
Forrest L. Wright
Mr. Wright, 54, has had optic nerve hypoplasia in his right eye
since birth. The best corrected visual acuity in his right eye is light
perception and in his left eye, 20/20. Following an examination in
2008, his optometrist noted, ``It is my opinion that Mr. Wright has
sufficient vision to perform all driving tasks to operate a commercial
vehicle.'' Mr. Wright reported that he has driven straight trucks for 3
years, accumulating 30,000 miles, and buses for 6 years, accumulating
24,000 miles. He holds a Class B CDL from Alabama. 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 March 16, 2009. 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.
Issued on: February 5, 2009.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
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