Notice of Meeting of the Transit Rail Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS), 28285 [2013-11516]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 93 / Tuesday, May 14, 2013 / Notices relief for Diesel Locomotive MCRY 1256 (MCRY 1256). On November 3, 2008, FRA granted MCRY a waiver of compliance from the safety glazing provisions of 49 CFR 223.9(a) and from the requirements of 49 CFR 231.30(c)(ii) for MCRY 1256. FRA also approved a maximum operating speed of 15 mph for the operation of MCRY 1256 on MCRY’s property. MCRY states that since FRA granted the waiver, it has complied with all of the conditions of the waiver and that there have been no accidents or incidents involving MCRY 1256. A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at www.regulations.gov and in person at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. 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See https:// VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:52 May 13, 2013 Jkt 229001 www.regulations.gov/#!privacyNotice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov or interested parties may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477). Issued in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2013. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2013–11434 Filed 5–13–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P 28285 relating to the safety of public transportation systems. TRACS is composed of 24 members representing a broad base of expertise necessary to discharge its responsibilities. The first meeting of TRACS was held September 9–10, 2010, the second meeting of TRACS was held April 27–28, 2011, the third meeting was held February 23–24, 2012 and the fourth meeting of TRACS was held September 20–21, 2012. The tentative agenda for the fifth meeting of TRACS is set forth below: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Agenda Federal Transit Administration (1) Welcome Remarks/Introductions (2) Facility Use/Safety Briefing (3) MAP–21 Presentation (Update) (4) Recap of TRACS Activities (5) Future TRACS Activities/ Deliverables (6) Public Comments (7) Wrap Up As previously noted, this meeting will be open to the public; however, the Transport Workers Union of America Quill Room is a secured facility and persons wishing to attend must contact Bridget Zamperini, Office of Safety and Oversight, Federal Transit Administration, (202) 366–0306; or at TRACS@dot.gov by 5 p.m. (EST) on May 22, 2013, to have your name added to the security list. Members of the public, who wish to make an oral statement at the meeting or seeking special accommodations, are also directed to make a request to Bridget Zamperini, Office of Safety and Oversight, Federal Transit Administration (202) 366–0306; at TRACS@dot.gov on or before the close of business May 22, 2013. Provisions will be made to include oral statements on the agenda, if needed. Members of the public may submit written comments or suggestions concerning the activities of TRACS at any time before or after the meeting at TRACS@dot.gov, or to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Office of Safety and Security, Room E45–310, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Attention: Bridget on the TRACS page at https://www.fta.dot.gov/about/ 13099.html. Written comments submitted to TRACS will also be posted at the above web address. Notice of Meeting of the Transit Rail Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS) AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of meeting. This notice announces a public meeting of the Transit Rail Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS). TRACS is a Federal Advisory Committee established by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary and the Federal Transit Administrator on matters relating to the safety of public transportation systems. DATES: The TRACS meeting will be held on May 29, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), and May 30, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST). Contact Bridget Zamperini (see contact information below) by 5 p.m. (EST) on May 22, if you wish to be added to the visitor list to gain access to the Transport Workers Union of America’s Quill Room. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), Quill Room, 501 3rd Street NW., Washington, DC 20001. Attendees who are on the visitor list can access the building by presenting a valid photo ID. Although this meeting is open to the public, the meeting facility is a secure building. Attendees who have not pre-registered with FTA must be cleared by TWU personnel on site. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is provided in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2). As noted above, TRACS is a Federal Advisory Committee established to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary and the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on matters SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Issued on: May 9, 2013. Peter Rogoff, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2013–11516 Filed 5–13–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 93 (Tuesday, May 14, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 28285]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-11516]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration


Notice of Meeting of the Transit Rail Advisory Committee for 
Safety (TRACS)

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting of the Transit Rail 
Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS). TRACS is a Federal Advisory 
Committee established by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation (the 
Secretary) in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act to 
provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary and 
the Federal Transit Administrator on matters relating to the safety of 
public transportation systems.

DATES: The TRACS meeting will be held on May 29, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. 
to 5 p.m. (EST), and May 30, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST). 
Contact Bridget Zamperini (see contact information below) by 5 p.m. 
(EST) on May 22, if you wish to be added to the visitor list to gain 
access to the Transport Workers Union of America's Quill Room.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Transport Workers Union of 
America (TWU), Quill Room, 501 3rd Street NW., Washington, DC 20001. 
Attendees who are on the visitor list can access the building by 
presenting a valid photo ID. Although this meeting is open to the 
public, the meeting facility is a secure building. Attendees who have 
not pre-registered with FTA must be cleared by TWU personnel on site.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is provided in accordance with 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2). 
As noted above, TRACS is a Federal Advisory Committee established to 
provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary and 
the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on 
matters relating to the safety of public transportation systems. TRACS 
is composed of 24 members representing a broad base of expertise 
necessary to discharge its responsibilities. The first meeting of TRACS 
was held September 9-10, 2010, the second meeting of TRACS was held 
April 27-28, 2011, the third meeting was held February 23-24, 2012 and 
the fourth meeting of TRACS was held September 20-21, 2012. The 
tentative agenda for the fifth meeting of TRACS is set forth below:

Agenda

(1) Welcome Remarks/Introductions
(2) Facility Use/Safety Briefing
(3) MAP-21 Presentation (Update)
(4) Recap of TRACS Activities
(5) Future TRACS Activities/Deliverables
(6) Public Comments
(7) Wrap Up
    As previously noted, this meeting will be open to the public; 
however, the Transport Workers Union of America Quill Room is a secured 
facility and persons wishing to attend must contact Bridget Zamperini, 
Office of Safety and Oversight, Federal Transit Administration, (202) 
366-0306; or at TRACS@dot.gov by 5 p.m. (EST) on May 22, 2013, to have 
your name added to the security list. Members of the public, who wish 
to make an oral statement at the meeting or seeking special 
accommodations, are also directed to make a request to Bridget 
Zamperini, Office of Safety and Oversight, Federal Transit 
Administration (202) 366-0306; at TRACS@dot.gov on or before the close 
of business May 22, 2013. Provisions will be made to include oral 
statements on the agenda, if needed. Members of the public may submit 
written comments or suggestions concerning the activities of TRACS at 
any time before or after the meeting at TRACS@dot.gov, or to the U.S. 
Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Office of 
Safety and Security, Room E45-310, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20590. Attention: Bridget on the TRACS page at https://www.fta.dot.gov/about/13099.html. Written comments submitted to TRACS 
will also be posted at the above web address.

    Issued on: May 9, 2013.
Peter Rogoff,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2013-11516 Filed 5-13-13; 8:45 am]
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