Public Meeting: North American Cargo Securement Public Forum, 13951-13952 [E8-5191]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 51 / Friday, March 14, 2008 / Notices 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 19477–78; Apr. 11, 2000). This information is also available at https:// Docketinfo.dot.gov. Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical Programs, (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 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. Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities: For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Jennifer Musick at 703–998–0189 ext. 237. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The preliminary agenda for the meeting includes: 0800–0820 Call to Order, Introduction and Agenda Review 0820–0830 Medical Review Board Administrative Discussion 0830–0900 Renal Disease Evidence Report 0900–0930 Renal Disease Panel Recommendations 0930–1000 Public Comment to the Medical Review Board 1000–1030 MRB Deliberations on Renal Disease 1030–1100 Vision and Driving Evidence Report 1100–1200 Lunch 1200–1230 Vision Panel Recommendations 1230–1300 Public Comment to the Medical Review Board 1300–1330 MRB Deliberations on Vision 1330–1400 Musculoskeletal Disease Evidence Report 1400–1430 Musculoskeletal Disease Panel Recommendations 1430–1445 Driver Perspective 1445–1515 Public Comment to the Medical Review Board 1515–1545 MRB Deliberations on Musculoskeletal Disease 1545 Call to Adjourn *Breaks will be announced on meeting day and may be adjusted according to schedule changes, other meeting requirements. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 4116 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU, Pub. L. 109–59) requires the Secretary of Transportation with the advice of the MRB to ‘‘establish, review, and revise medical standards for operators of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) that will ensure that the physical condition of operators is adequate to enable them to operate the vehicles safely.’’ FMCSA is planning updates to the physical qualification regulations of CMV drivers, and the MRB will provide the necessary science-based guidance to establish realistic and responsible medical standards. The MRB operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) as announced in the Federal Register (70 FR 57642, October 3, 2005). The MRB is charged initially with the review of all current FMCSA medical standards (49 CFR 391.41), as well as proposing new science-based standards and guidelines to ensure that drivers operating CMVs in interstate commerce, as defined in CFR 390.5, are physically capable of doing so. Meeting Participation Attendance is open to the interested public, including medical examiners, motor carriers, drivers, and representatives of medical and scientific associations. Written comments for this MRB meeting will also be accepted beginning on March 14, 2008. and continuing until April 21, 2008, and should include the docket ID that is listed in the ADDRESSES section. During the MRB meeting, oral comments may be limited depending on how many persons wish to comment; and will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis as requestors register at the meeting. The comments must directly address relevant medical and scientific issues on the MRB meeting agenda. For more information, please view the following Web site: https:// www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mrb. Issued on: March 7, 2008. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E8–5123 Filed 3–13–08; 8:45 am] The U.S. Secretary of Transportation announced on March 7, 2006, the five medical experts who serve on FMCSA’s Medical Review Board (MRB). Section 19:17 Mar 13, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00125 Fmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [FMCSA Docket No. FMCSA–2005–22056] Public Meeting: North American Cargo Securement Public Forum Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: FMCSA announces a public meeting concerning the implementation of the North American Standard for Protection Against Shifting or Falling Cargo. FMCSA’s cargo securement rules are based on the North American Cargo Securement Standard Model Regulations (Model Regulations), reflecting the results of a multi-year comprehensive research program to evaluate what were then current U.S. and Canadian cargo securement regulations; the motor carrier industry’s best practices; and recommendations presented during a series of public meetings involving U.S. and Canadian industry experts, Federal, State and Provincial enforcement officials, and other interested parties. Canada’s Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety approved a National Safety Code Standard for cargo securement which is also based on the Model Regulations. This meeting is to discuss the process for ensuring the consistent interpretation of the harmonized cargo securement standards by FMCSA and the Canadian Provinces, and interpretation issues raised by enforcement agencies and motor carriers in the U.S. and Canada. DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2008. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, Colorado. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mike Huntley, Chief of the Vehicle and Roadside Operations Division (MC– PSV), (202) 366–9209, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. INFORMATION ON SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES: For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact: Mr. Mike Huntley, (202) 366–9209, Michael.Huntley@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P Background VerDate Aug<31>2005 13951 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1 13952 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 51 / Friday, March 14, 2008 / Notices Background On September 27, 2002 (67 FR 61212), FMCSA published a final rule revising its regulations concerning protection against shifting and falling cargo for commercial motor vehicles operated in interstate commerce. Motor carriers were given until January 1, 2004, to comply with the new regulations. On September 23, 2004, Canada’s Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety approved a National Safety Code Standard for cargo securement which is also based on the Model Regulations. Full implementation of the new cargo securement requirements in Canada began in the summer of 2005. On June 22, 2006 (71 FR 35819), FMCSA amended its cargo securement rules in response to several petitions for reconsideration. The amendments were effective on July 24, 2006. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Maintaining Uniformity Between U.S. and Canadian Cargo Securement Standards FMCSA is committed to continuing to work with U.S. and Canadian industry experts, Federal, State and Provincial enforcement officials, and other interested parties to maintain, to the greatest extent practicable, harmonization of U.S. and Canadian cargo securement standards. A major part of this effort includes uniformity in interpreting the meaning of the requirements adopted by the U.S. and Canada. While there are some differences between certain provisions of the regulations adopted by FMCSA and Canada’s National Safety Code Standard 10, most of the contents of the model regulations have been adopted, or will soon be adopted, by almost all jurisdictions in the U.S. and Canada. To ensure consistency in the interpretation and enforcement of the requirements, FMCSA is working with its partners in Canada to share information about requests for interpretation, and to exchange technical information that would be helpful to the regulatory agencies in developing responses to such requests. FMCSA is also working with its partners in Canada to ensure that interpretations are made available to all interested parties in an efficient and timely manner. This meeting is intended to provide all stakeholders, including motor carrier safety agencies and industry, with an opportunity to discuss issues that have arisen concerning implementation of the cargo securement regulations in both countries, and to promote safe, harmonized requirements for the securement of cargo on or in VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:17 Mar 13, 2008 Jkt 214001 commercial motor vehicles throughout North America. Participation in the North American Cargo Securement Forum is unrestricted, and open to all stakeholders and interested persons, including motor carrier safety enforcement agencies, safety advocacy groups, and industry. Meeting Information: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, Colorado. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. The meeting is being held in connection with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2008 Workshop. Attendance for the North American Cargo Securement Public Forum is free of charge and open to all interested parties. However, anyone interested in attending the sessions and committee meetings of the CVSA’s 2008 Workshop must register with the CVSA and pay the appropriate registration fee. For further information about registration for other sessions or meetings of the CVSA’s 2008 Workshop, please contact the CVSA at (202) 775– 1623. Issued on: March 11, 2008. Charles A. Horan III, Acting Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. [FR Doc. E8–5191 Filed 3–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. FTA–2008–0018] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. Notice of Request for Comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration invites public comment about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval of the following new information collection: Executive Order 12862, ‘‘Setting Customer Service Standards,’’ requires FTA to identify its customers and determine what they think about FTA’s service. The surveys covered in this request will provide FTA with a means to gather data directly from its customers. The information obtained from the surveys will be used to assess how FTA’s services are perceived by customers and stakeholders, determine opportunities for improvement and ensure FTA’s customers receive the highest level of PO 00000 Frm 00126 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 customer support. The surveys will be limited to data collections that solicit voluntary opinions and will not involve information that is required by regulations. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments was published on December 26, 2007. Comments must be submitted before April 14, 2008. A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LaStar Matthews, Office of Administration, Office of Management Planning, (202) 366–2295. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Customer Service Surveys of FTA Grantees and Stakeholders (OMB Number 2132–New). Abstract: Executive Order 12862, ‘‘Setting Customer Service Standards,’’ requires FTA to identify its customers and determine what they think about FTA’s service. The surveys covered in this request will provide FTA with a means to gather data directly from its customers. The information obtained from the surveys will be used to assess how FTA’s services are perceived by customers and stakeholders, determine opportunities for improvement and establish goals to measure results. The surveys will be limited to data collections that solicit voluntary opinions and will not involve information that is required by regulations. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 205 hours All written comments must refer to the docket number that appears at the top of this document and be submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725–17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: FTA Desk Officer. 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[FR Doc No: E8-5191]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[FMCSA Docket No. FMCSA-2005-22056]


Public Meeting: North American Cargo Securement Public Forum

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces a public meeting concerning the implementation 
of the North American Standard for Protection Against Shifting or 
Falling Cargo. FMCSA's cargo securement rules are based on the North 
American Cargo Securement Standard Model Regulations (Model 
Regulations), reflecting the results of a multi-year comprehensive 
research program to evaluate what were then current U.S. and Canadian 
cargo securement regulations; the motor carrier industry's best 
practices; and recommendations presented during a series of public 
meetings involving U.S. and Canadian industry experts, Federal, State 
and Provincial enforcement officials, and other interested parties. 
Canada's Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and 
Highway Safety approved a National Safety Code Standard for cargo 
securement which is also based on the Model Regulations. This meeting 
is to discuss the process for ensuring the consistent interpretation of 
the harmonized cargo securement standards by FMCSA and the Canadian 
Provinces, and interpretation issues raised by enforcement agencies and 
motor carriers in the U.S. and Canada.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2008. The 
meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Colorado Convention Center, 
700 14th Street, Denver, Colorado.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mike Huntley, Chief of the Vehicle 
and Roadside Operations Division (MC-PSV), (202) 366-9209, Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC 20590.

INFORMATION ON SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES: For 
information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact: 
Mr. Mike Huntley, (202) 366-9209, Michael.Huntley@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Background

    On September 27, 2002 (67 FR 61212), FMCSA published a final rule 
revising its regulations concerning protection against shifting and 
falling cargo for commercial motor vehicles operated in interstate 
commerce. Motor carriers were given until January 1, 2004, to comply 
with the new regulations.
    On September 23, 2004, Canada's Council of Ministers Responsible 
for Transportation and Highway Safety approved a National Safety Code 
Standard for cargo securement which is also based on the Model 
Regulations. Full implementation of the new cargo securement 
requirements in Canada began in the summer of 2005.
    On June 22, 2006 (71 FR 35819), FMCSA amended its cargo securement 
rules in response to several petitions for reconsideration. The 
amendments were effective on July 24, 2006.

Maintaining Uniformity Between U.S. and Canadian Cargo Securement 
Standards

    FMCSA is committed to continuing to work with U.S. and Canadian 
industry experts, Federal, State and Provincial enforcement officials, 
and other interested parties to maintain, to the greatest extent 
practicable, harmonization of U.S. and Canadian cargo securement 
standards. A major part of this effort includes uniformity in 
interpreting the meaning of the requirements adopted by the U.S. and 
Canada. While there are some differences between certain provisions of 
the regulations adopted by FMCSA and Canada's National Safety Code 
Standard 10, most of the contents of the model regulations have been 
adopted, or will soon be adopted, by almost all jurisdictions in the 
U.S. and Canada. To ensure consistency in the interpretation and 
enforcement of the requirements, FMCSA is working with its partners in 
Canada to share information about requests for interpretation, and to 
exchange technical information that would be helpful to the regulatory 
agencies in developing responses to such requests. FMCSA is also 
working with its partners in Canada to ensure that interpretations are 
made available to all interested parties in an efficient and timely 
manner.
    This meeting is intended to provide all stakeholders, including 
motor carrier safety agencies and industry, with an opportunity to 
discuss issues that have arisen concerning implementation of the cargo 
securement regulations in both countries, and to promote safe, 
harmonized requirements for the securement of cargo on or in commercial 
motor vehicles throughout North America. Participation in the North 
American Cargo Securement Forum is unrestricted, and open to all 
stakeholders and interested persons, including motor carrier safety 
enforcement agencies, safety advocacy groups, and industry.
    Meeting Information: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 
26, 2008, at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, 
Colorado. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. The 
meeting is being held in connection with the Commercial Vehicle Safety 
Alliance's (CVSA) 2008 Workshop. Attendance for the North American 
Cargo Securement Public Forum is free of charge and open to all 
interested parties. However, anyone interested in attending the 
sessions and committee meetings of the CVSA's 2008 Workshop must 
register with the CVSA and pay the appropriate registration fee. For 
further information about registration for other sessions or meetings 
of the CVSA's 2008 Workshop, please contact the CVSA at (202) 775-1623.

    Issued on: March 11, 2008.
Charles A. Horan III,
Acting Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development.
[FR Doc. E8-5191 Filed 3-13-08; 8:45 am]
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