Qualifications of Drivers; Vision Standards Grandfathering Provision

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT).

Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

FMCSA proposes to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to remove the grandfathering provision under the physical qualifications standards for interstate drivers operating under the previously administered vision waiver study program, as this regulation is now obsolete. The waiver study program was terminated prior to the adoption of rules in 1998 implementing the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century provision concerning waivers, exemptions and pilot programs.

Comments must be received on or before July 29, 2025.

You may submit comments identified by Docket Number FMCSA-2025-0113 using any of the following methods:

  • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/​docket/​FMCSA-2025-0113/​document. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
  • Mail: Dockets Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
  • Hand Delivery or Courier: Dockets Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 366-9317 or (202) 366-9826 before visiting Dockets Operations.
  • Fax: (202) 493-2251.
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