Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Sponsored Technical Standard Order (TSO) National Workshop, 34629 [E9-16809]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 135 / Thursday, July 16, 2009 / Notices II. Request for Applications FMCSA seeks physicians from many different medical specialties to develop science-based CMV physical qualification standards, medical advisory criteria and safety policies. As members of the Agency’s MRB, physicians will provide expert guidance on medical guidelines and standards. FMCSA is committed to appointing physicians with diverse professional backgrounds, and taking into account gender, ethnicity, demographic and socioeconomic factors. To be eligible for appointment, physicians must: (a) Be a U.S. citizen; (b) not be a Federal government employee; (c) have a U.S. medical license (as a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy) and is in good standing; with a State medical licensing authority; and (d) be able to attend three to four face-to-face meetings a year, three to five 1 hour teleconferences, and spend approximately 5 hours per month providing additional consultation. Interested physicians should have a commitment to transportation safety and health, an understanding of evidence-based medicine and research methods, knowledge of transportation medical issues, history of excellence in original medical research demonstrated through publications in peer-reviewed journals, experience on panels that develop medical standards, and a record of leadership activities in transportation safety and medical professional organizations. 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E9–16888 Filed 7–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Sponsored Technical Standard Order (TSO) National Workshop AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (DOT). 34629 ACTION: Notice of national public workshop. SUMMARY: This FAA sponsored workshop will bring together individuals from FAA Headquarters, Certification Directorates, including the Aircraft Certification Offices, Industry and other Aviation Authorities including the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) for a collaborative discussion about TSO/ European (E)TSO programs. The workshop will include presentations on: • The Technical Standard Order (TSO) and European Technical Standard Order (ETSO) programs, which will include discussions on: • An overview of the data from the TSOA Holder evaluations; • Survey results on the TSO program; • Gaps in the TSO/ETSO programs; • Future Initiatives. Who should attend: • Aviation Authorities who work with TSOs/ETSOs. • Industry participants who work with TSOs/ETSOs, including: • Avionics manufacturers; • TSO/ETSO installers (i.e. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) holders). DATES: 2009—WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Tuesday ....................................... Wednesday .................................. Thursday ...................................... September 1 ................................ September 2 ................................ September 3 ................................ The workshop will be held at the FAA Southern Regional Office, located at 1701 Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337. ADDRESSES: Attendance at the conference will be limited to 350 participants. There is no charge for this workshop, however all participants must be registered in advance, no later than August 7, 2009. Agenda, Hotel, and Registration Information will be posted at: https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/ design_approvals/tso/. You may e-mail us at: 9–AWA–AVS–TSO– Workshop@faa.gov if you have questions. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES WORKSHOP INFORMATION: Issued in Washington, DC, July 9, 2009. Susan J. M. Cabler, Assistant Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 135 (Thursday, July 16, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 34629]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-16809]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Sponsored Technical 
Standard Order (TSO) National Workshop

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of national public workshop.

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SUMMARY: This FAA sponsored workshop will bring together individuals 
from FAA Headquarters, Certification Directorates, including the 
Aircraft Certification Offices, Industry and other Aviation Authorities 
including the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and Transport 
Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) for a collaborative discussion about TSO/
European (E)TSO programs.
    The workshop will include presentations on:
     The Technical Standard Order (TSO) and European Technical 
Standard Order (ETSO) programs, which will include discussions on:
     An overview of the data from the TSOA Holder evaluations;
     Survey results on the TSO program;
     Gaps in the TSO/ETSO programs;
     Future Initiatives.

    Who should attend:
     Aviation Authorities who work with TSOs/ETSOs.
     Industry participants who work with TSOs/ETSOs, including:
     Avionics manufacturers;
     TSO/ETSO installers (i.e. Original Equipment Manufacturers 
(OEMs) and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) holders).

DATES: 

                                             2009--Workshop Schedule
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Tuesday....................................  September 1................................  Aviation Authorities
                                                                                           Only (FAA, EASA,
                                                                                           TCCA) 8:30 a.m.-4
                                                                                           p.m.
Wednesday..................................  September 2................................  Open to all 8:30 a.m.-
                                                                                           4 p.m.
Thursday...................................  September 3................................  Aviation Authorities
                                                                                           Only (FAA, EASA,
                                                                                           TCCA) 8:30 a.m.-4
                                                                                           p.m.
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ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at the FAA Southern Regional 
Office, located at 1701 Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337.

Workshop Information: Attendance at the conference will be limited to 
350 participants. There is no charge for this workshop, however all 
participants must be registered in advance, no later than August 7, 
2009. Agenda, Hotel, and Registration Information will be posted at: 
https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/design_approvals/tso/. You may 
e-mail us at: 9-AWA-AVS-TSO-Workshop@faa.gov if you have questions.

    Issued in Washington, DC, July 9, 2009.
Susan J. M. Cabler,
Assistant Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9-16809 Filed 7-15-09; 8:45 am]
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