Hazardous Materials: Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting, 17615-17616 [2020-06492]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 61 / Monday, March 30, 2020 / Notices Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). Tashia J. Clemons, Director, Planning and Environment, Federal Highway Administration, California Division. [FR Doc. 2020–06538 Filed 3–27–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA–2019–0098] Hazardous Materials: Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee. DATES: The meeting will be held on September 16–17, 2020, from 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Requests to attend the meeting must be received by September 2, 2020. Requests for accommodations for a disability must be received by September 2, 2020. Persons requesting to speak during the meeting must submit a written copy of their remarks to DOT by September 2, 2020. Requests to submit written materials to be reviewed during the meeting must be received no later than September 2, 2020. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at DOT Headquarters, West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590–0001. The meeting will also be webcast. Information for accessing the webcast will be posted on the Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee website, which is located at: https:// www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/ rulemakings/lithium-battery-safetyadvisory-committee. The E-Gov website is located at https:// www.regulations.gov. Mailed written comments intended for the committee should be sent to Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12– 140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. Hand delivered written comments should be delivered to the DOT dockets facility located in room W12–140 on the ground level of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Webb or Aaron Wiener, PHMSA, lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Mar 27, 2020 Jkt 250001 U.S. Department of Transportation. Telephone: (202) 366–8553. Fax: (202) 366–3753. Email: lithiumbatteryFACA@ dot.gov. Any committee related request should be sent to the people listed in this section. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee was created under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA, Pub. L. 92–463), in accordance with Section 333(d) of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115–254). II. Agenda At the meeting, the agenda will cover the following topics as specifically outlined in section 333(d) of Public Law 115–254: (a) Facilitate communication amongst manufactures of lithium batteries and products containing lithium batteries, air carriers, and the Federal government. (b) Discuss the effectiveness, and the economic and social impacts of lithium battery transportation regulations. (c) Provide the Secretary with information regarding new technologies and transportation safety practices. (d) Provide a forum to discuss Departmental activities related to lithium battery transportation safety. (e) Advise and recommend activities to improve the global enforcement of air transportation of lithium batteries, and the effectiveness of those regulations. (f) Provide a forum for feedback on potential U.S. positions to be taken at international forums. (g) Guide activities to increase awareness of relevant requirements. (h) Review methods to decrease the risk posed by undeclared hazardous materials. A final agenda will be posted on the Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee website at least one week in advance of the meeting. III. Public Participation The meeting will be open to the public on a first-come, first served basis, as space is limited. Members of the public who wish to attend in person must RSVP to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section with your name and affiliation. DOT is committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, such as sign language, interpretation, or other ancillary aids, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section no later than September 2, 2020. PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17615 There will be 5 minutes allotted for oral comments from members of the public joining the meeting. To accommodate as many speakers as possible, the time for each commenter may be limited. Individuals wishing to reserve speaking time during the meeting must submit a request at the time of registration, as well as the name, address, and organizational affiliation of the proposed speaker. If the number of registrants requesting to make statements is greater than can be reasonably accommodated during the meeting, PHMSA may conduct a lottery to determine the speakers. Speakers are requested to submit a written copy of their prepared remarks for inclusion in the meeting records and for circulation to Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee members. All prepared remarks submitted on time will be accepted and considered as part of the record. Any member of the public may present a written statement to the committee at any time. Copies of the meeting minutes, and committee presentations will be available on the Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee website. Presentations will also be posted on the E-Gov website in Docket No. PHMSA– 2019–0098, within 30 days following the meeting. Written Comments: Persons who wish to submit written comments on the meetings may submit them to Docket No. PHMSA–2019–0098 in the following ways: 1. E-Gov Website: This site allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice issued by any agency. 2. Fax. 3. Mail. 4. Hand Delivery: Delivery accepted between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays. Instructions: Identify the docket number [PHMSA–2019–0098] at the beginning of your comments. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to the https:// www.regulations.gov website, including any personal information provided. Anyone can 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.). Therefore, consider reviewing DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477), or view the Privacy Notice on the E-Gov website before submitting comments. E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1 17616 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 61 / Monday, March 30, 2020 / Notices Docket: For docket access or to read background documents or comments, go to the E-Gov website at any time or visit the DOT dockets facility listed in the ADDRESSES category, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you wish to receive confirmation of receipt of your written comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard with the following statement: ‘‘Comments on [PHMSA– 2019–0098].’’ The docket clerk will date stamp the postcard prior to returning it to you via the U.S. mail. Privacy Act Statement DOT may solicit comments from the public regarding certain general notices. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to the E-Gov website, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS). Signed in Washington, DC, on March 24, 2020. William S. Schoonover, Associate Administrator Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. [FR Doc. 2020–06492 Filed 3–27–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of the Comptroller of the Currency [Docket ID OCC–2020–0007] Mutual Savings Association Advisory Committee Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: The OCC announces a meeting of the Mutual Savings Association Advisory Committee (MSAAC). DATES: A public meeting of the MSAAC will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 via teleconference, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). ADDRESSES: The OCC will hold the April 21, 2020 meeting of the MSAAC via teleconference. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael R. Brickman, Deputy Comptroller for Thrift Supervision, (202) 649–5420, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, DC 20219. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By this notice, the OCC is announcing that the lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Mar 27, 2020 Jkt 250001 MSAAC will convene a meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 via teleconference. The teleconference is open to the public and will begin at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The purpose of the meeting is for the MSAAC to advise the OCC on regulatory or other changes the OCC may make to ensure the health and viability of mutual savings associations. The agenda includes a discussion of current topics of interest to the industry. Members of the public may submit written statements to the MSAAC. The OCC must receive written statements no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Members of the public may submit written statements to MSAAC@occ.treas.gov. Members of the public who plan to attend the meeting via teleconference should contact the OCC by 5:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, to inform the OCC of their desire to attend the meeting and to obtain information about participating in the teleconference. Members of the public may contact the OCC via email at MSAAC@OCC.treas.gov or by telephone at (202) 649–5420. Members of the public who are hearing impaired should call (202) 649–5597 (TTY) by 5:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, to arrange auxiliary aids for this meeting. Attendees should provide their full name, email address, and organization, if any. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Morris R. Morgan, First Deputy Comptroller, Comptroller of the Currency. Proposed Collection; Comment Request Concerning Rescission Request Procedures [FR Doc. 2020–06481 Filed 3–27–20; 8:45 am] AGENCY: BILLING CODE 4810–33–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Assistance Center Project Committee Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Assistance Center Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. Due to the current health issue the nation is facing, we may not be able to meet the 15calendar notice threshold. This meeting will still be held via teleconference DATES: The meeting will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2020. PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: March 25, 2020. Kevin Brown, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. 2020–06529 Filed 3–27–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. The Internal Revenue Service, 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 continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning rescission request procedures. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 29, 2020 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to R. Joseph Durbala, Internal Revenue Service, room 6529, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form should be directed to Kerry Dennis, at (202) 317–5751 or Internal Revenue Service, Room 6529, SUMMARY: Internal Revenue Service SUMMARY: Matthew O’Sullivan at 1–888–912–1227 or (510) 907–5274. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel’s Taxpayer Assistance Center Project Committee will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The public is invited to make oral comments or submit written statements for consideration. Due to limited time and structure of meeting, notification of intent to participate must be made with Matthew O’Sullivan. For more information please contact Matthew O’Sullivan at 1–888–912–1227 or (510) 907–5274, or write TAP Office, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612–5217 or contact us at the website: https:// www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include various IRS issues. E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 61 (Monday, March 30, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17615-17616]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-06492]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[Docket No. PHMSA-2019-0098]


Hazardous Materials: Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory 
Committee; Notice of Public Meeting

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), 
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Lithium Battery Safety 
Advisory Committee.

DATES: The meeting will be held on September 16-17, 2020, from 9:00 
a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Requests to attend the meeting 
must be received by September 2, 2020. Requests for accommodations for 
a disability must be received by September 2, 2020. Persons requesting 
to speak during the meeting must submit a written copy of their remarks 
to DOT by September 2, 2020. Requests to submit written materials to be 
reviewed during the meeting must be received no later than September 2, 
2020.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at DOT Headquarters, West Building, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001. The meeting will 
also be webcast. Information for accessing the webcast will be posted 
on the Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee website, which is 
located at: https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/rulemakings/lithium-battery-safety-advisory-committee. The E-Gov website is located at 
https://www.regulations.gov. Mailed written comments intended for the 
committee should be sent to Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department 
of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room 
W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand delivered written comments 
should be delivered to the DOT dockets facility located in room W12-140 
on the ground level of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Webb or Aaron Wiener, PHMSA, 
U.S. Department of Transportation. Telephone: (202) 366-8553. Fax: 
(202) 366-3753. Email: [email protected]. Any committee 
related request should be sent to the people listed in this section.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    The Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee was created under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA, Pub. L. 92-463), in accordance 
with Section 333(d) of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 
115-254).

II. Agenda

    At the meeting, the agenda will cover the following topics as 
specifically outlined in section 333(d) of Public Law 115-254:
    (a) Facilitate communication amongst manufactures of lithium 
batteries and products containing lithium batteries, air carriers, and 
the Federal government.
    (b) Discuss the effectiveness, and the economic and social impacts 
of lithium battery transportation regulations.
    (c) Provide the Secretary with information regarding new 
technologies and transportation safety practices.
    (d) Provide a forum to discuss Departmental activities related to 
lithium battery transportation safety.
    (e) Advise and recommend activities to improve the global 
enforcement of air transportation of lithium batteries, and the 
effectiveness of those regulations.
    (f) Provide a forum for feedback on potential U.S. positions to be 
taken at international forums.
    (g) Guide activities to increase awareness of relevant 
requirements.
    (h) Review methods to decrease the risk posed by undeclared 
hazardous materials.
    A final agenda will be posted on the Lithium Battery Safety 
Advisory Committee website at least one week in advance of the meeting.

III. Public Participation

    The meeting will be open to the public on a first-come, first 
served basis, as space is limited. Members of the public who wish to 
attend in person must RSVP to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section with your name and affiliation. DOT is 
committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all 
participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a 
disability, such as sign language, interpretation, or other ancillary 
aids, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT section no later than September 2, 2020.
    There will be 5 minutes allotted for oral comments from members of 
the public joining the meeting. To accommodate as many speakers as 
possible, the time for each commenter may be limited. Individuals 
wishing to reserve speaking time during the meeting must submit a 
request at the time of registration, as well as the name, address, and 
organizational affiliation of the proposed speaker. If the number of 
registrants requesting to make statements is greater than can be 
reasonably accommodated during the meeting, PHMSA may conduct a lottery 
to determine the speakers. Speakers are requested to submit a written 
copy of their prepared remarks for inclusion in the meeting records and 
for circulation to Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee members. 
All prepared remarks submitted on time will be accepted and considered 
as part of the record. Any member of the public may present a written 
statement to the committee at any time.
    Copies of the meeting minutes, and committee presentations will be 
available on the Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee website. 
Presentations will also be posted on the E-Gov website in Docket No. 
PHMSA-2019-0098, within 30 days following the meeting.
    Written Comments: Persons who wish to submit written comments on 
the meetings may submit them to Docket No. PHMSA-2019-0098 in the 
following ways:
    1. E-Gov Website: This site allows the public to enter comments on 
any Federal Register notice issued by any agency.
    2. Fax.
    3. Mail.
    4. Hand Delivery: Delivery accepted between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays.
    Instructions: Identify the docket number [PHMSA-2019-0098] at the 
beginning of your comments. Note that all comments received will be 
posted without change to the https://www.regulations.gov website, 
including any personal information provided. Anyone can 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.). 
Therefore, consider reviewing DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in 
the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477), or 
view the Privacy Notice on the E-Gov website before submitting 
comments.

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    Docket: For docket access or to read background documents or 
comments, go to the E-Gov website at any time or visit the DOT dockets 
facility listed in the ADDRESSES category, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    If you wish to receive confirmation of receipt of your written 
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard with the 
following statement: ``Comments on [PHMSA-2019-0098].'' The docket 
clerk will date stamp the postcard prior to returning it to you via the 
U.S. mail.

Privacy Act Statement

    DOT may solicit comments from the public regarding certain general 
notices. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal 
information the commenter provides, to the E-Gov website, as described 
in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS).

    Signed in Washington, DC, on March 24, 2020.
William S. Schoonover,
Associate Administrator Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
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