International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; Public Meeting, 63534 [2010-25913]

Download as PDF 63534 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 199 / Friday, October 15, 2010 / Notices the project under the new NOI will also comply with the requirements of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU) Section 6002 environmental review process. All 6002 procedures for the proposed project will be followed in the future as the project proceeds with a new scope and limits. Comments or questions concerning the rescission of this proposed action and the EIS should be directed to the FHWA at the address provided above. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Research, Planning, and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this program.) Issued on: October 7, 2010. Gregory S. Punske, District Engineer, Austin, Texas. [FR Doc. 2010–25972 Filed 10–14–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; Public Meeting Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: This notice is to advise interested persons that PHMSA will conduct a public meeting in preparation for the 38th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNSCOE TDG) to be held November 29–December 7, 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. SUMMARY: Information Regarding the UNSCOE TDG Meeting Wednesday, November 17, 2010; 1 p.m.–3:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the DOT Headquarters, West Building, Conference Rooms 8, 9 and 10, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Notification: Any person wishing to participate in the public meeting should send an e-mail to michael.stevens@dot.gov and include mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:01 Oct 14, 2010 Jkt 223001 their name and contact information (Organization/Address/Telephone Number) no later than November 10, 2010. Providing this information will facilitate the security screening process for entry into the building on the day of the meeting. 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/hazmat/ 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 38th session of the UNSCOE TDG. The 38th session of the UNSCOE TDG is the last 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: • Recommendations made by the Sub-Committee at previous sessions. • Explosives and related matters. • Listing, classification and packing. • Electric storage systems. • Electronic data interchange (EDI) for documentation purposes. • Cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). • Global harmonization of transport of dangerous goods regulations. • Guiding principles for the Model Regulations. • Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). • Program of work for the biennium 2011–2012. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 38th 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 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 by downloading them from the United Nations Transport Division’s Web site at: https:// www.unece.org/trans/main/dgdb/ dgsubc/c32010.html. PHMSA’s site 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. Issued in Washington, DC, on October 6, 2010. Magdy El-Sibaie, Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety. [FR Doc. 2010–25913 Filed 10–14–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Seventh Meeting—Special Committee 222: Inmarsat Aeronautical Mobile Satellite (Route) Services Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of RTCA Special Committee 222: Inmarsat Aeronautical Mobile Satellite (Route) Services meeting. AGENCY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 222: Inmarsat Aeronautical Mobile Satellite (Route) Services. DATES: The meeting will be held November 3–5, 2010, Wednesday, November 3, 2010 from 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., Thursday, November 4, 9 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., and Friday, November 5, 9– 11:30 a.m.. Note that this meeting will conclude on Thursday if all the business has been concluded. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at RTCA Headquarters, 1828 L. Street, NW., Suite 805, Washington, DC, 20036. Dress: Business Casual. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15OCN1.SGM 15OCN1

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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 38th session of the 
United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous 
Goods (UNSCOE TDG) to be held November 29-December 7, 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, November 17, 2010; 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the DOT Headquarters, West 
Building, Conference Rooms 8, 9 and 10, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC 20590.
    Notification: Any person wishing to participate in the public 
meeting should send an e-mail to michael.stevens@dot.gov and include 
their name and contact information (Organization/Address/Telephone 
Number) no later than November 10, 2010. Providing this information 
will facilitate the security screening process for entry into the 
building on the day of the meeting.
    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/hazmat/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 38th session of the UNSCOE TDG. The 38th session of 
the UNSCOE TDG is the last 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:
     Recommendations made by the Sub-Committee at previous 
sessions.
     Explosives and related matters.
     Listing, classification and packing.
     Electric storage systems.
     Electronic data interchange (EDI) for documentation 
purposes.
     Cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency 
(IAEA).
     Global harmonization of transport of dangerous goods 
regulations.
     Guiding principles for the Model Regulations.
     Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling 
of Chemicals (GHS).
     Program of work for the biennium 2011-2012.
    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 38th 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 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 by downloading them from the United Nations 
Transport Division's Web site at: https://www.unece.org/trans/main/dgdb/dgsubc/c32010.html. PHMSA's site 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.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 6, 2010.
Magdy El-Sibaie,
Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety.
[FR Doc. 2010-25913 Filed 10-14-10; 8:45 am]
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