Action
Notice of application for exemptions; request for comments.
Summary
The FMCSA requests public comment on a request for an exemption application from the Federal standards for vision and for the loss or impairment of limbs by Mr. Jerry Parker. Mr. Parker does not meet the vision requirements because of severe vision loss in his right eye. He does not meet the physical qualification requirements for the loss or impairment of limbs because he is missing his left arm and is unable to demonstrate power grasp prehension and precision prehension with each upper limb separately. In order for Mr. Parker to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce, he must be granted an exemption from both requirements. Mr. Parker believes his driving record indicates that a level of safety can be achieved that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety that would be obtained by complying with the standards for vision and for loss or impairment of limbs set forth in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.