Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting, 44194-44195 [2015-18211]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 44194 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 142 / Friday, July 24, 2015 / Notices company, with the current owners of PTS (Mr. Wood and Mr. Sielbeck) owning 31.5 percent and 38.5 percent of the outstanding corporate stock of the holding company and the current owners of USPT (Mr. Downs and Ms. Kyle) owning the remainder of the stock. Applicant states that, as a result of this transaction, the current owners of each company would jointly control both carriers, with both companies continuing to offer their existing service. Under 49 U.S.C. 14303(b), the Board must approve and authorize a transaction that it finds consistent with the public interest, taking into consideration at least: (1) The effect of the proposed transaction on the adequacy of transportation to the public; (2) the total fixed charges that result; and (3) the interest of affected carrier employees. Applicant submitted information, as required by 49 CFR 1182.2, including information to demonstrate that the proposed transaction is consistent with the public interest under 49 U.S.C. 14303(b), and a statement that the aggregate gross operating revenues of PTS and USPT exceeded $2 million for the preceding 12-month period, see 49 U.S.C. 14303(g). Applicant submits that the proposed transaction would have no significant impact on the adequacy of transportation services to the public. Rather, Applicant anticipates that common control of the carriers would result in more efficient and timely transportation. By combining the pickup and delivery schedules of both companies, Applicant states, detainees scheduled for pickup could be booked more expeditiously on the nearest available bus or transporter, regardless of whether the vehicle is operated by PTS or USPT. Applicant notes that consolidation would permit vehicle sharing arrangements, coordinated driver training, and safety management and load sharing arrangements. It further claims that consolidation would allow for the centralization of various management support functions such as vehicle licensing, legal affairs, accounting, human resources, purchasing, and environmental compliance. With respect to fixed charges, Applicant asserts that the efficiencies generated by the transaction would reduce the variety of unit costs now being incurred to operate these carriers under separate ownership. Additionally, Applicant states that the combined carriers would be able to enhance their purchasing power, thereby reducing insurance premiums and achieving deeper discounts for equipment and VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:59 Jul 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 fuel. Applicant also claims that affected employees would benefit from the transaction. It says that employees would maintain job security and would have an increased opportunity to schedule shorter tours of duty, resulting in less time away from their home base. Applicant further claims that the proposed transaction would not have any adverse competitive effect on any portion of the passenger transportation industry. Applicant states that the vast majority of prisoners and detainees are transported by U.S. Marshals, state law enforcement officers, sheriffs, deputies, or local police officers. Furthermore, Applicant states, other for-hire carriers such as Transcor, STS, U.S. Corrections, Texas Prisoner Transport, GEO Transport, Lock and Load, G4S, and Global Prisoner Services are also in the marketplace.1 According to Applicant, competitors would not be adversely affected by the transaction because prisoner extradition services are provided based upon open competition among qualified service providers for contracts of one to three years in duration. Applicant also states that there is nothing to preclude existing carriers from expanding their routes, rates and services, and nothing to keep well capitalized new entrants from entering the market at any time. On the basis of the application, the Board finds that the proposed acquisition is consistent with the public interest and should be tentatively approved and authorized. If any opposing comments are timely filed, these findings will be deemed vacated, and, unless a final decision can be made on the record as developed, a procedural schedule will be adopted to reconsider the application. See 49 CFR 1182.6(c). If no opposing comments are filed by the expiration of the comment period, this notice will take effect automatically and will be the final Board action. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at ‘‘WWW.STB.DOT.GOV’’. This decision will not significantly affect either the quality of the human environment or the conservation of energy resources. It is ordered: 1. The proposed transaction is approved and authorized, subject to the filing of opposing comments. 2. If opposing comments are timely filed, the findings made in this notice will be deemed vacated. 3. This notice will be effective September 9, 2015, unless opposing 1 In total, after consummation, Applicant asserts that the combined operation would constitute less than 5 percent of the population being transported. PO 00000 Frm 00176 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 comments are filed by September 8, 2015. 4. A copy of this notice will be served on: (1) The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; (2) the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, 10th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530; and (3) the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Decided: July 20, 2015. By the Board, Chairman Elliott, Vice Chairman Begeman, and Commissioner Miller. Brendetta S. Jones, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2015–18182 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting ITS Joint Program Office, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, U.S. Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC) will hold a meeting on August 13, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EDT) in the Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. The ITSPAC, established under Section 5305 of Public Law 109–59, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users, August 10, 2005, and reestablished under Section 53003 of Public Law 112–141, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century, July 6, 2012, was created to advise the Secretary of Transportation on all matters relating to the study, development, and implementation of intelligent transportation systems. Through its sponsor, the ITS Joint Program Office (JPO), the ITSPAC makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding ITS Program needs, objectives, plans, approaches, content, and progress. The following is a summary of the meeting tentative agenda: (1) Welcome Remarks, (2) Opening Remarks, (3) Update on Key Issues at ITS JPO, (4) Guest Presentation, (5) Subcommittee Meetings, (6) Subcommittee Updates to E:\FR\FM\24JYN1.SGM 24JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 142 / Friday, July 24, 2015 / Notices Committee, and (7) Discussion of Action Items and Next Meeting. The meeting will be open to the public, but limited space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public who wish to present oral statements at the meeting must submit a request to ITSPAC@ dot.gov, not later than August 6, 2015. Questions about the agenda or written comments may be submitted by U.S. Mail to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, ITS Joint Program Office, Attention: Stephen Glasscock, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., HOIT, Washington, DC 20590 or faxed to (202) 493–2027. The ITS JPO requests that written comments be submitted not later than August 6, 2015. Notice of this meeting is provided in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the General Services Administration regulations (41 CCFR 102–3) covering management of Federal advisory committees. Issued in Washington, DC, on the 21st day of July 2015. Stephen Glasscock, Designated Federal Official, ITS Joint Program Office. [FR Doc. 2015–18211 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of the Fiscal Service Proposed Collection of Information: ‘‘Notice of Reclamation—Electronic Funds Transfer, Federal Recurring Payments’’ Notice and request for comments. ACTION: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed and/or continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning Notice of Reclamation—Electronic Funds Transfer, Federal Recurring Payments. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 22, 2015 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments and requests for further information to asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:59 Jul 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Bruce A. Sharp, 200 Third Street A4–A, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or bruce.sharp@fiscal.treasury.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Kwema Ledbetter, Director, Project Management Division, Room 611B, 3700 East West Highway, Hyattsville, MD 20782, 202–874–5151 kwema.ledbetter@fiscal.treasury.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Notice of Reclamation— Electronic Funds Transfer, Federal Recurring Payments. OMB Number: 1530–0003 (Previously approved as 1510–0043 as a collection conducted by Department of the Treasury/Financial Management Service.) Transfer of OMB Control Number: The Financial Management Service (FMS) and the Bureau of Public Debt (BPD) have consolidated to become the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (Fiscal Service). Information collection requests previously held separately by FMS and BPD will now be identified by a 1530 prefix, designating Fiscal Service. Form Number: FS Form 133. Abstract: FS Form 133 is utilized to notify financial institutions of an obligation to repay payments erroneously issued to a deceased Federal benefit payment recipient. The information collected from the financial institutions is used by Treasury to close out the request from a program agency to collect an EFT payment from the financial institution to which a beneficiary was not entitled. Current Actions: Extension of a currently approved collection. Type of Review: Regular. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 223,128. Estimated Time per Respondent: 8 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 29,750. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to PO 00000 Frm 00177 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44195 minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: July 21, 2015. Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–18194 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AS–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of the Fiscal Service Proposed Collection of Information: Claims Against the United States for Amounts Due in the Case of a Deceased Creditor Notice and request for comments. ACTION: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed and/or continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). Currently the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning ‘‘Claims Against the United States for Amounts Due in the Case of a Deceased Creditor.’’ DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 22, 2015 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments and requests for further information to Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Bruce A. Sharp, 200 Third Street A4–A, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or bruce.sharp@fiscal.treasury.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to Mary Morris, Judgement Fund Section, Room 6E15, 3700 East West Highway, Hyattsville, MD 20782, 202–874–1130, mary.morris@fiscal.treasury.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Claims Against the United States for Amounts Due in the Case of a Deceased Creditor. OMB Number: 1530–0004 (Previously approved as 1510–0042 as a collection conducted by Department of the Treasury/Financial Management Service.) Transfer of OMB Control SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24JYN1.SGM 24JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 142 (Friday, July 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44194-44195]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18211]


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 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Advisory Committee; 
Notice of Meeting

AGENCY: ITS Joint Program Office, Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
Research and Technology, U.S. Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice.

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    The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Advisory 
Committee (ITSPAC) will hold a meeting on August 13, 2015, from 8:00 
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EDT) in the Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National 
Airport, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.
    The ITSPAC, established under Section 5305 of Public Law 109-59, 
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A 
Legacy for Users, August 10, 2005, and re-established under Section 
53003 of Public Law 112-141, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st 
Century, July 6, 2012, was created to advise the Secretary of 
Transportation on all matters relating to the study, development, and 
implementation of intelligent transportation systems. Through its 
sponsor, the ITS Joint Program Office (JPO), the ITSPAC makes 
recommendations to the Secretary regarding ITS Program needs, 
objectives, plans, approaches, content, and progress.
    The following is a summary of the meeting tentative agenda: (1) 
Welcome Remarks, (2) Opening Remarks, (3) Update on Key Issues at ITS 
JPO, (4) Guest Presentation, (5) Subcommittee Meetings, (6) 
Subcommittee Updates to

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Committee, and (7) Discussion of Action Items and Next Meeting.
    The meeting will be open to the public, but limited space will be 
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public 
who wish to present oral statements at the meeting must submit a 
request to ITSPAC@dot.gov, not later than August 6, 2015.
    Questions about the agenda or written comments may be submitted by 
U.S. Mail to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the 
Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, ITS Joint Program 
Office, Attention: Stephen Glasscock, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., HOIT, 
Washington, DC 20590 or faxed to (202) 493-2027. The ITS JPO requests 
that written comments be submitted not later than August 6, 2015.
    Notice of this meeting is provided in accordance with the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act and the General Services Administration 
regulations (41 CCFR 102-3) covering management of Federal advisory 
committees.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on the 21st day of July 2015.
Stephen Glasscock,
Designated Federal Official, ITS Joint Program Office.
[FR Doc. 2015-18211 Filed 7-23-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-22-P
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