Notice of Public Meetings for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Sites and Center of Excellence, 47021-47023 [2015-19375]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 151 / Thursday, August 6, 2015 / Notices Dated: July 27, 2015. Kelly Keiderling, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2015–19337 Filed 8–5–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9203] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: U.S. Passport Application Drop-Off List Notice of request for public comment. ACTION: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to October 5, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the Internet may use the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering Docket Number: DOS–2015–0034 in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: PPTFormsOfficer@state.gov. • Mail: PPT Forms Officer, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Legal Affairs and Law Enforcement Liaison, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520. • Fax: (202) 485–6496 (include a cover sheet addressed to ‘‘PPT Forms Officer’’ referencing the DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number). • Hand Delivery or Courier: PPT Forms Officer, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Legal Affairs and Law Enforcement Liaison, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Aug 05, 2015 Jkt 235001 information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to PPT Forms Officer, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Legal Affairs and Law Enforcement Liaison, 44132 Mercure Cir, P.O. Box 1227, Sterling, Virginia 20166–1227, who may be reached on (202) 485–6373 or at PPTFormsOfficer@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: U.S. Passport Application Drop-Off List. • OMB Control Number: 1405–XXXX. • Type of Request: New Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Legal Affairs and Law Enforcement Liaison (CA/PPT/S/L). • Form Number: DS–4283. • Respondents: Business or Other For-Profit. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000 respondents per year. • Estimated Number of Responses: 216,000 responses per year. • Average Time per Response: 10 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 36,000 hours per year. • Frequency: Daily. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public records. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review. Abstract of proposed collection: The information collected on the DS–4283 is used to facilitate the issuance of passports to U.S. nationals with imminent travel plans who hire private courier companies to deliver their applications to one of the Department’s domestic passport agencies. Out of the PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47021 twenty-seven Department’s domestic passport agencies, only twelve are currently participating. The Department asks courier company employees to complete the DS–4283 and submit the form with passport applications delivered in bulk to passport agencies in a designated drop-off box. Passport agencies use the form to track the submission of applications that a courier drops off. The form serves as a record of receipt of documents submitted to the Department and as an acknowledgment of who delivered these documents. The DS–4283 is part of a Department effort to facilitate the delivery of passport applications by private courier companies while maintaining the integrity of the passport application process. Methodology: This form is used to track the processing of passport applications delivered in bulk to passport agencies by private courier companies. Courier employees are asked to attach the form onto sealed envelopes or packages containing passport applications which they deliver in bulk to designated drop-off facilities at one of twelve passport agencies for processing. Additional Information: Dated: July 16, 2015. Brenda S. Sprague, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2015–19336 Filed 8–5–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. FAA–2015–3323] Notice of Public Meetings for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Sites and Center of Excellence Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: The FAA will support seven public meetings during August and September, 2015. These meetings will be hosted by the six unmanned aircraft system (UAS) Test Sites and UAS Center of Excellence (COE). The purpose of these meetings is to discuss innovation and opportunities at the Test Sites and COE. DATES: Please see below for the date, time, and location of the meetings. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, AFS–80, Federal Aviation SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06AUN1.SGM 06AUN1 47022 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 151 / Thursday, August 6, 2015 / Notices Administration at: 9-AFS-UASInquiries@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On December 30, 2013, the FAA selected six UAS Test Sites. This selection was Congressionally-mandated by section 332 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112–95). The FAA is working closely with the Test Sites to guide research programs toward specific goals such as System Safety & Data Gathering, Aircraft Certification, Command & Control Link Issues, Control Station Layout & Certification, Ground & Site Airborne Sense & Avoid, and Environmental Impacts that will help the FAA safely integrate UAS into the national airspace system. On May 8, 2015, the FAA selected a Mississippi State University team as the FAA’s Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (COE UAS). The COE will focus on research, education, and training in areas critical to safe and successful integration of UAS into the nation’s airspace. Purpose of the Public Meetings The purpose of these meetings is to discuss innovation and opportunities at the Test Sites and COE. The Test Sites Date, time, and location of meeting and COE will host and set the agenda for each public meeting. The meetings will aid both public and private sector stakeholders to better understand the value the Test Sites and COE provide in furthering UAS integration through research, development, and operational testing. Public Meeting Dates, Times, and Locations The meetings will be held on the following dates. Please contact the UAS Test Sites or COE through the individuals listed below for further details on location, time, and event logistics. Point of contact Web site UAS Test Sites Virginia Polytechnic Institute State University Test Site. and University of Alaska Test Site ........... State of Nevada Test Site ................ North Dakota Department of Commerce Test Site. Texas A&M University—Corpus Christi Test Site. Griffiss International Airport Test Site Monday, August 24, 2015, 1pm– 3pm (local), Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center, 900 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA. Thursday, August 27, 2015, 11am–1 pm (local), Murie Auditorium, 103 Murie Bldg., 982 Koyukuk Drive, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK. Thursday, September 17, 2015 1 ..... Wednesday, September 23, 2015, 1:30pm–3:30pm (local), Alerus Convention Center, 1200 42nd Street South, Grand Forks, ND. Friday, September 25, 2015, 9am– 11am (local), University Center, Texas A&M University, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX. Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 2pm–4pm (local), Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Drive, Payne Hall 331, Utica, NY. Jennifer Tomlin, Program Manager, Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership, (540) 231–8890, tomlinja@exchange.vt.edu. Diana Campbell, Public Relations Assistant/Event Coordinator for the Geophysical Institute, (907) 474–5229, dlcampbell@alaska.edu.. Thomas A. Wilczek, Aerospace & Defense Industry Representative, (775) 687–9900, tawilczek@diversifynevada.com. Brian Opp, Manager, Aerospace Business Development, (701) 328–5300, blopp@nd.gov. Jerry Hendrix, Chief Engineer Texas A&M—Corpus Christi Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation, (361) 825–4104, jhendrix@camber.com. Russell Stark, NUAIR Executive Director, (315) 736–4171, rstark@ocgov.net. www.maap.ictas.vt.edu. www.uasalaska.org. www.diversifynevada.com. www.nduas.com. www.lsuasc.tamucc.edu. www.nuairalliance.org. UAS Center of Excellence Mississippi State University .............. 1 Time Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 11:00am–1:00pm (local), First hour 211:00 am –12:00 pm: Enology Lab, 130 Foil Road, Starkville, MS, Second hour 12:00 pm–1:00 pm: Palmeiro Center, 675 Collegeview St., Starkville, MS. James O. Poss, Executive Director of ASSURE FAA Center of Excellence for Unmanned Systems, (228) 688–6988, jposs@hpc.msstate.edu. www.ASSUREuas.org. and location are to be determined. Please contact the individual listed as the Point of Contact for time and location details. will be provided between the two meeting sites. 2 Transportation tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Participation at the Public Meetings The UAS Test Sites and COE will advertise their respective public meetings in multiple ways, including but not limited to: — Local newspapers and media. — Public radio. — Social media. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Aug 05, 2015 Jkt 235001 — University newsletters. — Public service announcements. Public Meeting Procedures The UAS Test Sites and COE will host and set the agenda for their respective meetings. Meetings will be held for two hours. Presenters and/or panelists will PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 be chosen by the Test Sites/COE and may include representatives from the Test Sites/COE, their respective research organization(s), and/or any subject matter experts the Test Sites or COE designate. The meetings will be open to all persons, subject to availability of space E:\FR\FM\06AUN1.SGM 06AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 151 / Thursday, August 6, 2015 / Notices Issued on: July 30, 2015. Catherine A. Batey, Division Administrator, Springfield, Illinois. in the meeting room(s). The Test Sites and COE will make every effort to accommodate all persons wishing to attend. At a minimum, one regional FAA representative will be present at each meeting. [FR Doc. 2015–19320 Filed 8–5–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P Issued in Washington, DC, on August 3, 2015. Stephen M. George, Acting Assistant Manager, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [FR Doc. 2015–19375 Filed 8–3–15; 4:15 pm] [Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0233] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties, Illinois; Ballard and McCracken Counties, Kentucky; and Cape Girardeau, Scott, and Mississippi Counties, Missouri The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that a Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will not be prepared for the 66 Corridor Project in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties, Illinois; Ballard and McCracken Counties, Kentucky; and Cape Girardeau, Scott, and Mississippi Counties, Missouri. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine A. Batey, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 3250 Executive Park Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703, Phone: (217) 492–4600. Jeffrey L. Keirn, P.E., Deputy Director of Highways, Region Five Engineer, Illinois Department of Transportation, State Transportation Building, 2801 W. Murphysboro, P.O. Box 100, Carbondale, Illinois 62903, (618) 549– 2171. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), published a notice of intent to prepare a Tier 1 EIS in the Federal Register dated May 21, 2014 (Volume 79, Number 98, pp. 29261–29262) to evaluate the need for an improved transportation system between Paducah, Kentucky and I–55 in Missouri. The project is being cancelled and no further activities will occur for the 66 Corridor Project at this time. Comments or questions concerning this notice should be directed to FHWA or IDOT at the addresses provided above. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Aug 05, 2015 Jkt 235001 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA’s announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its review and approval and invites public comment. The FMCSA requests approval to revise and extend an ICR titled, ‘‘Annual Report of Class I and Class II Motor Carriers of Property (formerly OMB 2139–0004). This ICR is necessary to ensure that motor carriers comply with FMCSA’s financial and operating statistics requirements at chapter III of title 49 CFR part 369 entitled, ‘‘Reports of Motor Carriers.’’ DATES: We must receive your comments on or before October 5, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket Number FMCSA–2015–0233 by using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 20590– 0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12– 140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and docket number. For detailed instructions on submitting comments, see the Public SUMMARY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of intent. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of a CurrentlyApproved Information Collection Request: Annual Report of Class I and Class II Motor Carriers of Property (OMB 2139–0004) PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47023 Participation heading below. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, and follow the online instructions for accessing the dockets, or go to the street address listed above. Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket Management System published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3316), or you may visit https:// edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdfE8794.pdf. Public Participation: The Federal eRulemaking Portal is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. You can obtain electronic submission and retrieval help and guidelines under the ‘‘help’’ section of the Federal eRulemaking Portal Web site. If you want us to notify you that we received your comments, please include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope or postcard, or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments online. Comments received after the comment closing date will be included in the docket and will be considered to the extent practicable. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Secrist, Office of Registration and Safety Information, Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, West Building 6th Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590–0001. Telephone: 202–385–2367; email jeff.secrist@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: Section 14123 of title 49 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) requires certain for-hire motor carriers of property and household goods to file annual financial reports. The annual reporting program was implemented on December 24, 1938 (3 FR 3158), and it was subsequently transferred from the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) on January 1, 1996. The Secretary of DOT delegated to BTS the responsibility for the program on December 17, 1996 (61 E:\FR\FM\06AUN1.SGM 06AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 151 (Thursday, August 6, 2015)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-19375]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3323]


Notice of Public Meetings for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test 
Sites and Center of Excellence

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The FAA will support seven public meetings during August and 
September, 2015. These meetings will be hosted by the six unmanned 
aircraft system (UAS) Test Sites and UAS Center of Excellence (COE). 
The purpose of these meetings is to discuss innovation and 
opportunities at the Test Sites and COE.

DATES: Please see below for the date, time, and location of the 
meetings.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Unmanned Aircraft Systems 
Integration Office, AFS-80, Federal Aviation

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Administration at: 9-AFS-UAS-Inquiries@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On December 30, 2013, the FAA selected six UAS Test Sites. This 
selection was Congressionally-mandated by section 332 of the FAA 
Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-95). The FAA is 
working closely with the Test Sites to guide research programs toward 
specific goals such as System Safety & Data Gathering, Aircraft 
Certification, Command & Control Link Issues, Control Station Layout & 
Certification, Ground & Airborne Sense & Avoid, and Environmental 
Impacts that will help the FAA safely integrate UAS into the national 
airspace system.
    On May 8, 2015, the FAA selected a Mississippi State University 
team as the FAA's Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems 
(COE UAS). The COE will focus on research, education, and training in 
areas critical to safe and successful integration of UAS into the 
nation's airspace.

Purpose of the Public Meetings

    The purpose of these meetings is to discuss innovation and 
opportunities at the Test Sites and COE. The Test Sites and COE will 
host and set the agenda for each public meeting. The meetings will aid 
both public and private sector stakeholders to better understand the 
value the Test Sites and COE provide in furthering UAS integration 
through research, development, and operational testing.

Public Meeting Dates, Times, and Locations

    The meetings will be held on the following dates. Please contact 
the UAS Test Sites or COE through the individuals listed below for 
further details on location, time, and event logistics.

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                                    Date, time, and
              Site                location of meeting    Point of contact                 Web site
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                                                 UAS Test Sites
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute    Monday, August 24,   Jennifer Tomlin,     www.maap.ictas.vt.edu.
 and State University Test Site.   2015, 1pm-3pm        Program Manager,
                                   (local), Virginia    Mid-Atlantic
                                   Tech Executive       Aviation
                                   Briefing Center,     Partnership, (540)
                                   900 N. Glebe Road,   231-8890,
                                   Arlington, VA.       tomlinja@exchange.vt.edu.
University of Alaska Test Site..  Thursday, August     Diana Campbell,      www.uasalaska.org.
                                   27, 2015, 11am-1     Public Relations
                                   pm (local), Murie    Assistant/Event
                                   Auditorium, 103      Coordinator for
                                   Murie Bldg., 982     the Geophysical
                                   Koyukuk Drive,       Institute, (907)
                                   University of        474-5229,
                                   Alaska Fairbanks,    dlcampbell@alaska.
                                   Fairbanks, AK.       edu..
State of Nevada Test Site.......  Thursday, September  Thomas A. Wilczek,   www.diversifynevada.com.
                                   17, 2015 \1\.        Aerospace &
                                                        Defense Industry
                                                        Representative,
                                                        (775) 687-9900,
                                                        tawilczek@diversifynevada.com.
North Dakota Department of        Wednesday,           Brian Opp, Manager,  www.nduas.com.
 Commerce Test Site.               September 23,        Aerospace Business
                                   2015, 1:30pm-        Development, (701)
                                   3:30pm (local),      328-5300,
                                   Alerus Convention    blopp@nd.gov.
                                   Center, 1200 42nd
                                   Street South,
                                   Grand Forks, ND.
Texas A&M University--Corpus      Friday, September    Jerry Hendrix,       www.lsuasc.tamucc.edu.
 Christi Test Site.                25, 2015, 9am-11am   Chief Engineer
                                   (local),             Texas A&M--Corpus
                                   University Center,   Christi Lone Star
                                   Texas A&M            UAS Center of
                                   University, 6300     Excellence and
                                   Ocean Drive,         Innovation, (361)
                                   Corpus Christi, TX.  825-4104,
                                                        jhendrix@camber.com.
Griffiss International Airport    Tuesday, September   Russell Stark,       www.nuairalliance.org.
 Test Site.                        29, 2015, 2pm-4pm    NUAIR Executive
                                   (local), Mohawk      Director, (315)
                                   Valley Community     736-4171,
                                   College, 1101        rstark@ocgov.net.
                                   Sherman Drive,
                                   Payne Hall 331,
                                   Utica, NY.
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                                            UAS Center of Excellence
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Mississippi State University....  Tuesday, September   James O. Poss,       www.ASSUREuas.org.
                                   15, 2015, 11:00am-   Executive Director
                                   1:00pm (local),      of ASSURE FAA
                                   First hour           Center of
                                   \2\11:00 am -12:00   Excellence for
                                   pm: Enology Lab,     Unmanned Systems,
                                   130 Foil Road,       (228) 688-6988,
                                   Starkville, MS,      jposs@hpc.msstate.
                                   Second hour 12:00    edu.
                                   pm-1:00 pm:
                                   Palmeiro Center,
                                   675 Collegeview
                                   St., Starkville,
                                   MS.
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\1\ Time and location are to be determined. Please contact the individual listed as the Point of Contact for
  time and location details.
\2\ Transportation will be provided between the two meeting sites.

Participation at the Public Meetings

    The UAS Test Sites and COE will advertise their respective public 
meetings in multiple ways, including but not limited to:

-- Local newspapers and media.
-- Public radio.
-- Social media.
-- University newsletters.
-- Public service announcements.

Public Meeting Procedures

    The UAS Test Sites and COE will host and set the agenda for their 
respective meetings. Meetings will be held for two hours. Presenters 
and/or panelists will be chosen by the Test Sites/COE and may include 
representatives from the Test Sites/COE, their respective research 
organization(s), and/or any subject matter experts the Test Sites or 
COE designate.
    The meetings will be open to all persons, subject to availability 
of space

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in the meeting room(s). The Test Sites and COE will make every effort 
to accommodate all persons wishing to attend. At a minimum, one 
regional FAA representative will be present at each meeting.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 3, 2015.
Stephen M. George,
Acting Assistant Manager, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office.
[FR Doc. 2015-19375 Filed 8-3-15; 4:15 pm]
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