International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; Public Meeting, 19671-19672 [2010-8446]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 72 / Thursday, April 15, 2010 / Notices final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(0)(1) by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the following highway project in the State of Kentucky: The project [FHWA–KY–EIS–04–2–F, NH65–1(73)] involves the construction of a new road linking I–65 and US 31W, construction of a full interchange with I–65 and a partial interchange with US 68/KY 80, and reconstruction of US 31W as it approaches the intersection of the new corridor. The project, which is approximately 3.8 miles in length, is northeast of the city of Bowling Green, in Warren County. The road will be six lanes with a depressed median from I– 65 to US 68/KY 80, and four lanes with a depressed median from US 68/KY 80 to US 31W. The purpose of the project is to meet the existing and future transportation demands including improved access between I–65 and US 31W; and improved roadway capacity and safety conditions. The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the project, approved on July 22, 2009 (FHWA) and July 21, 2009 (KYTC); in the FHWA Record of Decision (ROD) issued on March 23, 2010; and in other documents in the FHWA project records. The FEIS, ROD, and other project records are available by contacting FHWA or KYTC at the addresses provided above. The FHWA FEIS and ROD can be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at [https://www.transportation.ky.gov/d3/ I6531w], or viewed at public libraries in the project area. This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such actions were taken, including but not limited to the following: 1. General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– 4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. 128]; Public Hearing [23 U.S.C. 128]. 2. Air: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401– 7671(q)]. 3. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544]. 4. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 470(aa)–470(ll)]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469469(c)]. 5. Land: Section 4(f) of The Department of Transportation Act: 23 U.S.C. 138, 49 U.S.C. 303; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201–4209]. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:43 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 220001 6. 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[FR Doc. 2010–8438 Filed 4–14–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; Public Meeting AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY: This notice is to advise interested persons that PHMSA will conduct a public meeting in preparation for the 37th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNSCOE TDG) to be held June 21–30, 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland. During this meeting, PHMSA is also soliciting comments relative to potential new work items which may be considered for inclusion in its international agenda. Information Regarding The UNSCOE TDG Meeting: DATES: Wednesday, June 9, 2010; 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the DOT Headquarters, West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Conference Call Capability/Live Meeting Information: Conference call-in and ‘‘live meeting’’ capability will be provided for this meeting. Specific information on call-in and live meeting access will be posted when available at PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19671 https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazrnat/ regs/international. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Duane Pfund, Acting Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Technology or Mr. Shane Kelley, International Transportation Specialist, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366–0656. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The primary purpose of this meeting will be to prepare for the 37th session of the UNSCOE TDG. The 37th session of the UNSCOE TDG is the third of four meetings scheduled for the current 2009–2010 biennium. The UNSCOE will consider proposals for the 17th Revised Edition of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations which will come into force in the international regulations from January 1, 2013. Topics on the agenda for the UNSCOE TDG meeting include: Æ Explosives and related matters. Æ Listing, classification and packing. Æ Electric storage systems. Æ Miscellaneous proposals of amendments to the Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Æ Electronic data interchange (EDI) for documentation purposes. Æ Cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Æ Global harmonization of transport of dangerous goods regulations with the Model Regulations. Æ Guiding principles for the Model Regulations. Æ Issues relating to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Æ Other business. In addition, PHMSA is soliciting comments on how to further enhance harmonization for international transport of hazardous materials. PHMSA has finalized a broad international strategic plan and welcomes input on items which stakeholders believe should be included as specific initiatives within this plan. PHMSA’s Office of International Standards Strategic Plan can be accessed at: https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/ hazmat/regs/international. The public is invited to attend without prior notification. Due to the heightened security measures participants are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for security checks necessary to obtain access to the building. Following the 37th session of the UNSCOE TDG, PHMSA will place a copy of the Sub-Committee’s report and a summary of the results on PHMSA’s Hazardous Materials Safety Homepage E:\FR\FM\15APN1.SGM 15APN1 19672 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 72 / Thursday, April 15, 2010 / Notices at https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/ regs/international. Documents Copies of documents for the UNSCOE TDG meeting and the meeting agenda may be obtained from the United Nations Transport Division’s Web site at: https://www.unece.org/trans/main/ dgdb/dgsubc/c30.html. PHMSA’s international standards Website at http: //www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/regs/ international also provides additional information regarding the UNSCOE TDG and related matters such as summaries of decisions taken at previous sessions of the UNSCOE TDG. Magdy El-Sibaie, Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety. [FR Doc. 2010–8446 Filed 4–14–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Summary Notice No. PE–2009–18] Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of petition for exemption received. SUMMARY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). The purpose of this notice is to improve the public’s awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA’s regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition. DATES: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number involved and must be received on or before May 5, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by Docket Number FAA– 2010–0288 using any of the following methods: • Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. • Fax: Fax comments to the Docket Management Facility at 202–493–2251. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:43 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 220001 • Hand Delivery: Bring comments to the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Privacy: We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. Using the search function of our docket Web site, anyone can find and read the comments received into any of our dockets, including the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78). Docket: To read background documents or comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov at any time or to the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Annette K. Kovite, ANM–113, (425) 227–1262, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356, or Brenda Sexton, (202) 267–3664, Office of Rulemaking (ARM–1), Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591. This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2010. Pamela Hamilton-Powell, Director, Office of Rulemaking. Petition for Exemption Docket No.: FAA–2010–0288. Petitioner: Aero Union Corporation. Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 26.47. Description of Relief Sought: Exemption from the requirement to develop damage tolerance data for STCs ST00353LA and SA8009NM installed on Lockheed 188A and 188C airplanes for the purpose of dispensing firefighting materials. [FR Doc. 2010–8594 Filed 4–14–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Summary Notice No. PE–2010–15] Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of petition for exemption received. SUMMARY: This notice contains a summary petition seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public’s awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA’s regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petitions or their final disposition. DATES: Comments on these petitions must identify the petition docket number involved and must be received on or before May 5, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by Docket Number FAA– 2009–0968 using any of the following methods: • Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. • Fax: Fax comments to the Docket Management Facility at 202–493–2251. • Hand Delivery: Bring comments to the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Privacy: We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. Using the search function of our docket Web site, anyone can find and read the comments received into any of our dockets, including the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78). Docket: To read background documents or comments received, go to E:\FR\FM\15APN1.SGM 15APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 72 (Thursday, April 15, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19671-19672]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-8446]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration


International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; 
Public Meeting

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), 
Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice is to advise interested persons that PHMSA will 
conduct a public meeting in preparation for the 37th session of the 
United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous 
Goods (UNSCOE TDG) to be held June 21-30, 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland. 
During this meeting, PHMSA is also soliciting comments relative to 
potential new work items which may be considered for inclusion in its 
international agenda.
    Information Regarding The UNSCOE TDG Meeting:

DATES: Wednesday, June 9, 2010; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the DOT Headquarters, West 
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    Conference Call Capability/Live Meeting Information: Conference 
call-in and ``live meeting'' capability will be provided for this 
meeting. Specific information on call-in and live meeting access will 
be posted when available at https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazrnat/regs/international.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Duane Pfund, Acting Director, 
Office of Hazardous Materials Technology or Mr. Shane Kelley, 
International Transportation Specialist, Office of Hazardous Materials 
Safety, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366-
0656.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The primary purpose of this meeting will be 
to prepare for the 37th session of the UNSCOE TDG. The 37th session of 
the UNSCOE TDG is the third of four meetings scheduled for the current 
2009-2010 biennium. The UNSCOE will consider proposals for the 17th 
Revised Edition of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport 
of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations which will come into force in the 
international regulations from January 1, 2013. Topics on the agenda 
for the UNSCOE TDG meeting include:
    [cir] Explosives and related matters.
    [cir] Listing, classification and packing.
    [cir] Electric storage systems.
    [cir] Miscellaneous proposals of amendments to the Model 
Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
    [cir] Electronic data interchange (EDI) for documentation purposes.
    [cir] Cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency 
(IAEA).
    [cir] Global harmonization of transport of dangerous goods 
regulations with the Model Regulations.
    [cir] Guiding principles for the Model Regulations.
    [cir] Issues relating to the Globally Harmonized System of 
Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
    [cir] Other business.
    In addition, PHMSA is soliciting comments on how to further enhance 
harmonization for international transport of hazardous materials. PHMSA 
has finalized a broad international strategic plan and welcomes input 
on items which stakeholders believe should be included as specific 
initiatives within this plan. PHMSA's Office of International Standards 
Strategic Plan can be accessed at: https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/regs/international.
    The public is invited to attend without prior notification. Due to 
the heightened security measures participants are encouraged to arrive 
early to allow time for security checks necessary to obtain access to 
the building. Following the 37th session of the UNSCOE TDG, PHMSA will 
place a copy of the Sub-Committee's report and a summary of the results 
on PHMSA's Hazardous Materials Safety Homepage

[[Page 19672]]

at https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/regs/international.

Documents

    Copies of documents for the UNSCOE TDG meeting and the meeting 
agenda may be obtained from the United Nations Transport Division's Web 
site at: https://www.unece.org/trans/main/dgdb/dgsubc/c30.html. PHMSA's 
international standards Website at https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/regs/international also provides additional information regarding the 
UNSCOE TDG and related matters such as summaries of decisions taken at 
previous sessions of the UNSCOE TDG.

Magdy El-Sibaie,
Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety.
[FR Doc. 2010-8446 Filed 4-14-10; 8:45 am]
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