Office of Analysis, Research, and Technology Forum, 39376 [E9-18770]

Download as PDF 39376 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 150 / Thursday, August 6, 2009 / Notices Issued: July 31, 2009. Ann M. Linnertz, Associate Administrator for Administration. [FR Doc. E9–18772 Filed 8–5–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Office of Analysis, Research, and Technology Forum jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of meeting/forum. SUMMARY: FMCSA’s Office of Analysis, Research, and Technology (ART) invites interested persons to participate in a forum regarding updating it’s 5-Year Strategic Plan (2010–2015). FMCSA is seeking input from industry leaders via two public Stakeholder Forums in order to identify and discuss key safety related challenges and opportunities facing the motor carrier industry, and to solicit ideas on research objectives that FMCSA should consider in developing it’s strategic plan—as well as on potential projects and programs that would help meet those safety research objectives. As a participant in the forum, attendees will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed mission, vision and strategic objectives (goals) for the 5-Year Strategic Plan, and provide any additional insights they feel will be important to the FMCSA. Where and When: Meeting # 1. Hyatt Place Denver Airport, 16250 E. 40th Ave., Aurora, CO 80011, on Thursday August 13, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meeting # 2. Booz Allen Hamilton Conference Center, Hamilton 2011, 8283 Greensboro Dr., McLean, VA 22102, on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration: Space will be limited to the first 30 registered participants for each forum. To attend the forum, send an e-mail to: karen.robin@dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Martin R. Walker, Office of Analysis, Research and Technology, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SW., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 385–2364 or e-mail martin.r.walker@dot.gov Or, contact Karen Robin in the same office at (202) 385–2373 or e-mail karen.robin@dot.gov Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., E.S.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:04 Aug 05, 2009 Jkt 217001 ART is currently in the process of updating its 5-Year Strategic Plan, which was last issued in 2005. The updated plan seeks to articulate the ART’s mission to reduce the number and severity of commercial motor vehicle crashes by expanding FMCSA’s knowledge portfolio of available technological, behavioral, and operational approaches for addressing safety challenges in the motor carrier industry. Forum attendees will receive an Information Packet on current programs the Office of Research and Technology is working on. While the forum will be open to the public, it will be limited to the space available. Individuals requiring special needs/ accommodations (sign, reader, etc.), please call Karen Robin at (202) 385– 2373 or e-mail karen.robin@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issued On: July 28, 2009. David Anewalt, Acting Associate Administrator for Research and Information Technology. [FR Doc. 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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Robert Kennedy at Internal Revenue Service, room 6129, PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 622– 3403, or through the Internet at Robert.J.Kennedy@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Alcohol and Cellulosic Biofuel Fuels Credit. OMB Number: 1545–0231. Form Number: Form 6478. Abstract: Use Form 6478 to figure your alcohol and cellulosic biofuel fuels credit. You claim the credit for the tax year in which the sale or use occurs. The credit is determined under IRC section 40 and consists of the alcohol mixture credit, alcohol credit, small ethanol producer credit and cellulosic biofuel producer credit. Current Actions: We deleted 3 lines in compliance with IRC section 40. We also deleted 8 lines to reflect changes made during the processing cycle of the 2008 Form 6478. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 150 (Thursday, August 6, 2009)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E9-18770]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration


Office of Analysis, Research, and Technology Forum

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

ACTION: Notice of meeting/forum.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA's Office of Analysis, Research, and Technology (ART) 
invites interested persons to participate in a forum regarding updating 
it's 5-Year Strategic Plan (2010-2015). FMCSA is seeking input from 
industry leaders via two public Stakeholder Forums in order to identify 
and discuss key safety related challenges and opportunities facing the 
motor carrier industry, and to solicit ideas on research objectives 
that FMCSA should consider in developing it's strategic plan--as well 
as on potential projects and programs that would help meet those safety 
research objectives. As a participant in the forum, attendees will have 
an opportunity to comment on the proposed mission, vision and strategic 
objectives (goals) for the 5-Year Strategic Plan, and provide any 
additional insights they feel will be important to the FMCSA.
    Where and When:
    Meeting # 1. Hyatt Place Denver Airport, 16250 E. 40th Ave., 
Aurora, CO 80011, on Thursday August 13, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Meeting # 2. Booz Allen Hamilton Conference Center, Hamilton 2011, 
8283 Greensboro Dr., McLean, VA 22102, on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Registration: Space will be limited to the first 30 registered 
participants for each forum. To attend the forum, send an e-mail to: 
karen.robin@dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Martin R. Walker, Office of 
Analysis, Research and Technology, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SW., Washington, DC 20590; 
telephone (202) 385-2364 or e-mail martin.r.walker@dot.gov Or, contact 
Karen Robin in the same office at (202) 385-2373 or e-mail 
karen.robin@dot.gov Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., E.S.T., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ART is currently in the process of updating 
its 5-Year Strategic Plan, which was last issued in 2005. The updated 
plan seeks to articulate the ART's mission to reduce the number and 
severity of commercial motor vehicle crashes by expanding FMCSA's 
knowledge portfolio of available technological, behavioral, and 
operational approaches for addressing safety challenges in the motor 
carrier industry.
    Forum attendees will receive an Information Packet on current 
programs the Office of Research and Technology is working on. While the 
forum will be open to the public, it will be limited to the space 
available. Individuals requiring special needs/accommodations (sign, 
reader, etc.), please call Karen Robin at (202) 385-2373 or e-mail 
karen.robin@dot.gov.

    Issued On: July 28, 2009.
David Anewalt,
Acting Associate Administrator for Research and Information Technology.
[FR Doc. E9-18770 Filed 8-5-09; 8:45 am]
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