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that—despite whatever other
restrictions on confidentiality are
imposed, and whether entered into by
consent or judicial fiat—specifically
allows for disclosure of relevant motor
vehicle safety information to NHTSA
and other applicable governmental
authorities. Such a provision could be
stated generically, providing that
nothing in the order or agreement shall
be construed to prohibit either party
from disclosing information to a
regulatory agency or governmental
entity who has an interest in the subject
matter of the underlying suit. For
example, the provision could state that
‘‘discovery material may only be
disclosed to . . . governmental entities
with an interest in the public safety
hazards involving [description of
product/vehicle].’’ Or, it could
specifically address NHTSA’s interest,
as contemplated by the recent NHTSA
Consent Order requiring Chrysler to
‘‘develop and implement a plan
ensuring that, in safety-related
litigation, FCA US uses its best efforts
to include in any protective order,
settlement agreement, or equivalent, a
provision that explicitly allows FCA US
to provide information and documents
to NHTSA.’’ See In re: FCA US LLC,
AQ14–003, July 24, 2015 Consent Order,
Attachment A, p. 27 at ¶ (B)(12),
available at www.safercar.gov/rs/
chrysler/pddfs/FCA_Consent_Order.pdf.
Private litigants should tailor the use of
confidentiality provisions in a way that
protects legitimate proprietary interests
while still allowing for the provision of
relevant information to NHTSA. The
Agency is not endorsing any particular
language that should be utilized; the
parties themselves are in the best
position to determine how that can be
accomplished. Given the global interest
in protecting and promoting public
safety, the Agency is confident that in
employing the use of confidentiality
provisions, private litigants can and will
agree on appropriate processes or
procedures that may be implemented to
address any concerns regarding the
dissemination of proprietary
information.
Whatever the language,
confidentiality agreements and
protective orders should not be utilized
to prevent the parties from providing
information that implicates public
safety to the very entity charged with
ensuring and protecting that safety.
Instead, such orders and agreements
should clearly authorize and facilitate
the disclosure of safety-related
information to NHTSA. Such a
provision is consistent with, and in
some cases mandated by, federal and
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state statutory schemes and regulations
and applicable case law, and is wholly
in line with principles of sound public
policy.
Applicability/Legal Statement: This
Enforcement Guidance Bulletin sets
forth NHTSA’s current interpretation
and thinking on this topic and guiding
principles and best practices to be
utilized in the context of private
litigation. This Bulletin is not a final
agency action and is intended as
guidance only. This Bulletin is not
intended, nor can it be relied upon, to
create any rights enforceable by any
party against NHTSA, the Department of
Transportation, or the United States.
Moreover, these recommended practices
do not establish any defense to any
violations of the statutes and regulations
that NHTSA administers. This Bulletin
may be revised in writing without
notice to reflect changes in NHTSA’s
evaluation and analysis, or to clarify
and update text.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30101, et seq.;
delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95(a),
501.2(a)(1), 501.5.
Issued: February 29, 2016.
Mark R. Rosekind,
Administrator.
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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 March 31, 2016, from 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EDT) in the Crystal
Gateway Marriott Hotel, 1700 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 6007 of
Public Law 114–94, Fixing America’s
Surface Transportation (FAST) Act,
December 4, 2015, 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
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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,
(2) Discussion of the FAST Act, (3)
Discussion of Potential Advice
Memorandum Topics, (4) Summary and
Adjourn.
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 March 24, 2016.
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 March 24,
2016.
Notice of this conference is provided
in accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act and the
General Services Administration
regulations (41 CFR part 102–3)
covering management of Federal
advisory committees.
Issued in Washington, DC, on the 7th day
of March, 2016.
Stephen Glasscock,
Designated Federal Officer, ITS Joint Program
Office.
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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 March 31, 2016, from 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EDT) in the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, 1700
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
6007 of Public Law 114-94, Fixing America's Surface Transportation
(FAST) Act, December 4, 2015, 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, (2) Discussion of the FAST Act, (3) Discussion of Potential
Advice Memorandum Topics, (4) Summary and Adjourn.
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 March 24, 2016.
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 March 24, 2016.
Notice of this conference is provided in accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act and the General Services Administration
regulations (41 CFR part 102-3) covering management of Federal advisory
committees.
Issued in Washington, DC, on the 7th day of March, 2016.
Stephen Glasscock,
Designated Federal Officer, ITS Joint Program Office.
[FR Doc. 2016-05413 Filed 3-10-16; 8:45 am]
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