Notice of Public Meeting: National Dialogue on Highway Automation, 33287-33288 [2018-15232]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 17, 2018 / Notices daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES the board of trustees of the Trust (‘‘Board’’), provides continuous investment management of the assets of each Subadvised Fund. Consistent with the terms of the Investment Management Agreement, the Adviser may, subject to the approval of the Board, delegate portfolio management responsibilities of all or a portion of the assets of a Subadvised Fund to one or more Sub-Advisers.2 The Adviser will continue to have overall responsibility for the management and investment of the assets of each Subadvised Fund. The Adviser will evaluate, select, and recommend Sub-Advisers to manage the assets of a Subadvised Fund and will oversee, monitor and review the SubAdvisers and their performance and recommend the removal or replacement of Sub-Advisers. 2. 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Applicants believe that the requested relief meets this standard because, as further explained in the application, the Investment Management Agreements will remain subject to shareholder approval, while the role of the SubAdvisers is substantially equivalent to that of individual portfolio managers, so that requiring shareholder approval of Sub-Advisory Agreements would impose unnecessary delays and expenses on the Subadvised Funds. Applicants believe that the requested relief from the Disclosure Requirements meets this standard because it will improve the Adviser’s ability to negotiate fees paid to the Sub-Advisers that are more advantageous for the Subadvised Funds. For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, under delegated authority. Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–15173 Filed 7–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 33287 the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee has been renewed for another two years. The ITAC consists of members of the telecommunications industry, ranging from network operators and service providers to equipment vendors, members of academia, members of civil society, and officials of interested government agencies. The ITAC provides views and advice to the Department of State on positions on international telecommunications and information policy matters. This advice has been a major factor in ensuring that the United States was well prepared to participate effectively in the international telecommunications and information policy arena, including the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Organization of American States Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum Telecommunications and Information Working Group, and other international bodies addressing communication and information policy issues. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact Franz Zichy at 202–647– 5778, zichyfj@state.gov. Stephan A. Lang, Acting Director, Multilateral Affairs, Cyber and International Communications and Information Policy, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2018–15258 Filed 7–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–07–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Public Meeting: National Dialogue on Highway Automation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of public meetings. AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 10464] Notice of Renewal of the Charter of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) This notice announces the renewal of the Charter for the International Telecommunication Advisory Committees (ITAC). In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C. Appendix) and the general authority of the Secretary of State and the Department of State set forth in Title 22 of the United States code, in particular Sections 2656 and 2707, the charter of PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The FHWA is holding a National Dialogue on Highway Automation through a series of public meetings across the country to seek input on the integration of automated vehicles on the Nation’s roadways. The objectives of the public meetings are: (1) To engage with a diverse group of stakeholders to understand key issues regarding automated vehicles and their implications for the roadway infrastructure; and (2) to gather input on highway automation to help inform FHWA research, policy, and programs. The public meetings will have SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1 33288 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 17, 2018 / Notices daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES presentations and breakout sessions during which participants can provide input to FHWA and DOT representatives. The National Dialogue meetings began on June 26 and will continue through the end of 2018. DATE AND TIME: The FHWA will hold the public meetings in approximately five locations across the country. A tentative schedule is outlined below and is subject to change. Meeting information will be updated and made available on the FHWA National Dialogue on Highway Automation website: https:// ops.fhwa.dot.gov/automationdialogue/ index.htm. Tentative meetings include the following: • Week of July 30, 2018: National Workshop 2: Data and Digital Infrastructure (Seattle, Washington) • September 2018: National Workshop 3: Freight (Chicago, Illinois) • October 24–25, 2018: National Workshop 4: Operations (Phoenix, Arizona) • November 14–15, 2018: National Workshop 5: Infrastructure and MultiModal Safety (Austin, Texas) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about the public meeting, please contact John Corbin at john.corbin@dot.gov or highwayautomation@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Registration is necessary for all attendees. Registration information will be available at https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/ automationdialogue/index.htm. Inperson attendance will be limited, so advance registration is required for all attendees. Should it be necessary to cancel the meeting due to inclement weather or other emergency, FHWA will take all available measures to notify registered participants beforehand. Background Automated vehicles have the potential to significantly transform the Nation’s roadways. They could help save lives, expand access to transportation, and improve the convenience of travel. However, even as these technologies offer new opportunities, they may introduce new challenges for the agencies responsible for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Nation’s roadway infrastructure. As a result, FHWA is interested in better understanding the implications of highway automation. This National Dialogue on Highway Automation is an opportunity to engage the public and broader stakeholder community to understand their key areas of interest. These stakeholders will VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Jul 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 include original equipment manufacturers, technology suppliers, transportation network companies, associations, and public sector partners. The National Dialogue will help inform national research, policy, and implementation assistance activities to support automation readiness. Meeting Format The National Dialogue meetings are designed to support significant interaction among participants. Workshops will include discussions with government and industry leaders, breakout sessions, listening sessions, and opportunities to collaborate with meeting participants. Each workshop will run from 1 to 1.5 days and will have opportunities for general and topic-specific input. Focus areas identified include policy and planning, data and digital infrastructure, freight, operations, safety, infrastructure, and multi-modal safety. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 1.25a. Issued on: July 6, 2018. Brandye L. Hendrickson, Acting Administrator, Federal Highway Administration. [FR Doc. 2018–15232 Filed 7–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [FHWA Docket No. FHWA–2017–0023] Proposed Guidance on Safe Harbor Rate Streamlining for Engineering and Design Services Consultant Contracts Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice; request for comment. AGENCY: The FHWA is soliciting comments regarding proposed guidance on implementation of a Safe Harbor indirect cost rate for certain engineering design service firms that find establishing such rates to be costly and a barrier to participating in engineering and design service contracts reimbursed with Federal-aid Highway Program (FAHP) Funds. The FHWA seeks comment on its proposed implementation of a Safe Harbor indirect cost rate and its intention to notify all contracting agencies receiving FAHP funds that an agency-developed Safe Harbor indirect cost rate for eligible consulting firms may be used as a component of a risk-based oversight process to provide reasonable assurance to FHWA that consultant costs on SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FAHP-funded contracts are allowable in accordance with the Federal regulations. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 16, 2018. Late-filed comments will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Mail or hand deliver comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Dockets Management Facility, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, or fax comments to (202) 493– 2251. Alternatively, comments may be submitted to the Federal eRulemaking portal at: https://www.regulations.gov. 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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about the program discussed herein, contact John McAvoy, Consultant Services Program Manager, FHWA Office of Program Administration, (202) 853–5593 or via email at john.mcavoy@dot.gov. For legal questions, please contact Steve Rochlis, Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366– 1395, or via email at steve.rochlis@ dot.gov. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Access and Filing You may submit or retrieve comments online through the Federal eRulemaking portal at: https://www.regulations.gov. The website is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. Please follow the instructions. Electronic submission and retrieval help and guidelines are available under the help section of the website. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 137 (Tuesday, July 17, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33287-33288]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-15232]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Public Meeting: National Dialogue on Highway Automation

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA is holding a National Dialogue on Highway Automation 
through a series of public meetings across the country to seek input on 
the integration of automated vehicles on the Nation's roadways. The 
objectives of the public meetings are: (1) To engage with a diverse 
group of stakeholders to understand key issues regarding automated 
vehicles and their implications for the roadway infrastructure; and (2) 
to gather input on highway automation to help inform FHWA research, 
policy, and programs. The public meetings will have

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presentations and breakout sessions during which participants can 
provide input to FHWA and DOT representatives. The National Dialogue 
meetings began on June 26 and will continue through the end of 2018.

DATE AND TIME:  The FHWA will hold the public meetings in approximately 
five locations across the country. A tentative schedule is outlined 
below and is subject to change. Meeting information will be updated and 
made available on the FHWA National Dialogue on Highway Automation 
website: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/automationdialogue/index.htm.
    Tentative meetings include the following:

 Week of July 30, 2018: National Workshop 2: Data and Digital 
Infrastructure (Seattle, Washington)
 September 2018: National Workshop 3: Freight (Chicago, 
Illinois)
 October 24-25, 2018: National Workshop 4: Operations (Phoenix, 
Arizona)
 November 14-15, 2018: National Workshop 5: Infrastructure and 
Multi-Modal Safety (Austin, Texas)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about the public 
meeting, please contact John Corbin at [email protected] or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Registration is necessary for all attendees. 
Registration information will be available at https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/automationdialogue/index.htm. In-person attendance will be limited, so 
advance registration is required for all attendees. Should it be 
necessary to cancel the meeting due to inclement weather or other 
emergency, FHWA will take all available measures to notify registered 
participants beforehand.

Background

    Automated vehicles have the potential to significantly transform 
the Nation's roadways. They could help save lives, expand access to 
transportation, and improve the convenience of travel. However, even as 
these technologies offer new opportunities, they may introduce new 
challenges for the agencies responsible for the planning, design, 
construction, operation, and maintenance of the Nation's roadway 
infrastructure. As a result, FHWA is interested in better understanding 
the implications of highway automation.
    This National Dialogue on Highway Automation is an opportunity to 
engage the public and broader stakeholder community to understand their 
key areas of interest. These stakeholders will include original 
equipment manufacturers, technology suppliers, transportation network 
companies, associations, and public sector partners. The National 
Dialogue will help inform national research, policy, and implementation 
assistance activities to support automation readiness.

Meeting Format

    The National Dialogue meetings are designed to support significant 
interaction among participants. Workshops will include discussions with 
government and industry leaders, breakout sessions, listening sessions, 
and opportunities to collaborate with meeting participants. Each 
workshop will run from 1 to 1.5 days and will have opportunities for 
general and topic-specific input. Focus areas identified include policy 
and planning, data and digital infrastructure, freight, operations, 
safety, infrastructure, and multi-modal safety.

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 1.25a.

    Issued on: July 6, 2018.
Brandye L. Hendrickson,
Acting Administrator, Federal Highway Administration.
[FR Doc. 2018-15232 Filed 7-16-18; 8:45 am]
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