Interoperability Requirements, Standards, or Performance Specifications for Automated Toll Collection Systems; Public Meeting, 56121-56122 [E7-19409]

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This publication announced a public meeting on October 11, 2007, to discuss the NPRM. In response to comments received, the FHWA has decided to hold an additional public meeting on October 18, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. All interested persons are invited to offer views at these two public meetings. DATES: The first public meeting will be held on October 11, 2007, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The second public meeting will be held on October 18, 2007, beginning at 1:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: Both public meetings will be held at the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters conference center, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions or information about this notice of proposed rulemaking, contact Mr. Robert Rupert, FHWA Office of Operations, (202) 366–2194. For legal questions, please contact Mr. Michael E:\FR\FM\02OCN1.SGM 02OCN1 56122 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 190 / Tuesday, October 2, 2007 / Notices Harkins, Attorney Advisor, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366– 4928, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours for the FHWA are from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On September 20, 2007, the FHWA published its NPRM in the Federal Register at 72 FR 53736. As required under section 1604(b)(6) of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU), the proposed rule specifies the interoperability requirements for automated toll collection systems for the facilities that are tolled under any of the tolling programs contained in section 1604 of SAFETEA–LU. Specifically, this NPRM proposes to require facilities operating with authority under section 1604 of SAFETEA–LU to use electronic toll collection systems and for these systems to address their interoperability with other toll facilities. Although a nationwide interoperability standard has not yet been established, the proposed rule seeks to accelerate progress toward achieving nationwide interoperability by requiring these facilities to upgrade their electronic toll collection systems to the national standards whenever adopted. The September 20, 2007, notice announced a public meeting on October 11, 2007, to discuss the NPRM. In response to comments received, the FHWA has decided to hold an additional public meeting on October 18, 2007. Public Meetings rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES The public meetings will be held at the address listed above. The FHWA invites participation in these meetings by all those interested in the above noted NPRM. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 2, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56121-56122]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-19409]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Interoperability Requirements, Standards, or Performance 
Specifications for Automated Toll Collection Systems; Public Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); DOT.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: On September 20, 2007, the FHWA published its Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register at 72 FR 53736. This 
publication announced a public meeting on October 11, 2007, to discuss 
the NPRM. In response to comments received, the FHWA has decided to 
hold an additional public meeting on October 18, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. All 
interested persons are invited to offer views at these two public 
meetings.

DATES: The first public meeting will be held on October 11, 2007, 
beginning at 1:30 p.m. The second public meeting will be held on 
October 18, 2007, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Both public meetings will be held at the U.S. Department of 
Transportation headquarters conference center, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, 
SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions or information 
about this notice of proposed rulemaking, contact Mr. Robert Rupert, 
FHWA Office of Operations, (202) 366-2194. For legal questions, please 
contact Mr. Michael

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Harkins, Attorney Advisor, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366-
4928, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC 20590. Office hours for the FHWA are from 7:45 a.m. to 
4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On September 20, 2007, the FHWA published its NPRM in the Federal 
Register at 72 FR 53736. As required under section 1604(b)(6) of the 
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A 
Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the proposed rule specifies the 
interoperability requirements for automated toll collection systems for 
the facilities that are tolled under any of the tolling programs 
contained in section 1604 of SAFETEA-LU. Specifically, this NPRM 
proposes to require facilities operating with authority under section 
1604 of SAFETEA-LU to use electronic toll collection systems and for 
these systems to address their interoperability with other toll 
facilities. Although a nationwide interoperability standard has not yet 
been established, the proposed rule seeks to accelerate progress toward 
achieving nationwide interoperability by requiring these facilities to 
upgrade their electronic toll collection systems to the national 
standards whenever adopted.
    The September 20, 2007, notice announced a public meeting on 
October 11, 2007, to discuss the NPRM. In response to comments 
received, the FHWA has decided to hold an additional public meeting on 
October 18, 2007.

Public Meetings

    The public meetings will be held at the address listed above. The 
FHWA invites participation in these meetings by all those interested in 
the above noted NPRM. Written submissions are welcome, although not 
required for participation. The FHWA expects each meeting to last 
approximately three hours. No pre-registration is required for 
participation.

    Issued on: September 26, 2007.
Anthony Furst,
Acting Associate Administrator for Operations.
 [FR Doc. E7-19409 Filed 10-1-07; 8:45 am]
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