Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting, 55891-55892 [2022-19610]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 175 / Monday, September 12, 2022 / Notices information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of FRA’s estimates of the burden of the information collection activities, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used to determine the estimates; (3) ways for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of information collection activities on the public, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The summary below describes the ICR that FRA will submit for OMB clearance as the PRA requires: Title: System for Telephonic Notification of Unsafe Conditions at Highway-Rail and Pathway Grade Crossings. OMB Control Number: 2130–0591. Abstract: The collection of information set forth under 49 CFR part 234 is used by FRA to ensure that the Congressional mandate 1 to require railroad carriers to establish and maintain a toll-free telephone service to report unsafe conditions at highway-rail and pathway grade crossings is carried out. This information is used by railroads to investigate and respond to unsafe conditions and thereby reduce the risk of accidents/incidents and corresponding casualties and property damage at such crossings. Additionally, law enforcement authorities use the information to direct vehicular traffic or carry out other activities to maintain safety at the highway-rail grade crossing or pathway grade crossing. Type of Request: Extension without change (with changes in estimates) of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Businesses. Form(s): N/A. Respondent Universe: 621 railroads. Frequency of Submission: On occasion. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 163,996. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 13,649 hours. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour Dollar Cost Equivalent: $985,062. FRA informs all interested parties that it may not conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, a collection of information that does not display a currently valid OMB control number. 1 Section 205 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, Public Law 110–432, Division A (October 16, 2008). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 Sep 09, 2022 Jkt 256001 Authority: 4 U.S.C. 3501–3520. Brett A. Jortland, Deputy Chief Counsel. [FR Doc. 2022–19594 Filed 9–9–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [PHMSA–2019–0098] 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 Air Safety Advisory Committee (Committee). DATES: The meeting will be held on October 20, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Requests to attend the meeting must be sent by October 5, 2022, to the point of contact identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Persons requesting to speak during the meeting must submit a written copy of their remarks to DOT by October 5, 2022. Requests to submit written materials to be reviewed during the meeting must be received no later than October 5, 2022. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held during the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hosted Tenth Triennial International Fire & Cabin Safety Research Conference in Atlantic City, NJ.1 A virtual attendance option will also be available. Specific details on location and access to this hybrid meeting will be posted on the Committee website 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Webb or Aaron Wiener, PHMSA, U.S. Department of Transportation. Telephone: (202) 366–8553. Email: lithiumbatteryFACA@dot.gov. Any SUMMARY: 1 https://www.fire.tc.faa.gov/2022Conference/ conference.asp. PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 55891 committee-related request should be sent to the email address listed in this section. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Lithium Battery Air 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 The meeting agenda will address the following duties of the Committee as specifically outlined in Section 333(d) of the FAA Reauthorization Act: (a) Facilitate communication among manufacturers 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 Air Safety Advisory Committee website at least 15 days in advance of the meeting. III. Public Participation The meeting will be open to the public. 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 October 5, 2022. To accommodate as many speakers as possible, time for each commenter may be limited. There will be five minutes allotted for oral comments from members of the public joining the meeting. Individuals wishing to reserve speaking time during the meeting must submit a request at the time of registration, as well as the name, E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 55892 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 175 / Monday, September 12, 2022 / Notices 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 Air 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 Air Safety Advisory Committee website. Presentations will also be posted on the E-Gov website in docket number [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 [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. Mail 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 E-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. 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 U.S. mail. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 Sep 09, 2022 Jkt 256001 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). Issued in Washington, DC, on September 7, 2022. William S. Schoonover, Associate Administrator. [FR Doc. 2022–19610 Filed 9–9–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P UNIFIED CARRIER REGISTRATION PLAN Sunshine Act; Meeting September 15, 2022, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Eastern time. PLACE: This meeting will be accessible via conference call and via Zoom Meeting and Screenshare. Any interested person may call (i) 1–929– 205–6099 (US Toll) or 1–669–900–6833 (US Toll) or (ii) 1–877–853–5247 (US Toll Free) or 1–888–788–0099 (US Toll Free), Meeting ID: 972 2434 0076, to listen and participate in this meeting. The website to participate via Zoom Meeting and Screenshare is https:// kellen.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJMvde2rqjsqHdKLTShpozx2 TVrpEqvpG1HG. STATUS: This meeting will be open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Unified Carrier Registration Plan Education and Training Subcommittee (the ‘‘Subcommittee’’) will continue its work in developing and implementing the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement. The subject matter of this meeting will include: TIME AND DATE: Proposed Agenda I. Call to Order—Subcommittee Chair The Subcommittee Chair will welcome attendees, call the meeting to order, call roll for the Subcommittee, confirm whether a quorum is present, and facilitate self-introductions. II. Verification of Publication of Meeting Notice—UCR Executive Director The UCR Executive Director will verify the publication of the meeting notice on the UCR website and distribution to the UCR contact list via email followed by the subsequent publication of the notice in the Federal Register. PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 III. Review and Approval of Subcommittee Agenda and Setting of Ground Rules—Subcommittee Chair For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action The Subcommittee Agenda will be reviewed and the Subcommittee will consider adoption. Ground Rules ➢ Subcommittee action only to be taken in designated areas on agenda. IV. Review and Approval of Subcommittee Minutes From the August 18, 2022 Subcommittee Meeting—Subcommittee Chair For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action Draft minutes from the August 18, 2022, Subcommittee meeting via teleconference will be reviewed. The Subcommittee will consider action to approve. V. Roadside Enforcement Module Video Update—Subcommittee Chair The Subcommittee Chair will provide a final update on the Roadside Enforcement Module that describes the steps a roadside law enforcement officer would use to enforce UCR. VI. UCR Education and E-Certificate Strategy—Subcommittee Chair The Subcommittee Chair will discuss the UCR E-Certificate and assign Audit Module II videos to Subcommittee members. VII. UCR Volunteer Training Module— UCR Chief Staff Executive The UCR Chief Staff Executive will discuss the UCR Volunteer Training Module. VIII. Other Business—Subcommittee Chair The Subcommittee Chair will call for any other items Subcommittee members would like to discuss. IX. Adjournment—Subcommittee Chair The Subcommittee Chair will adjourn the meeting. The agenda will be available no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, September 7, 2022 at: https://plan.ucr.gov. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Elizabeth Leaman, Chair, Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors, (617) 305–3783, eleaman@ board.ucr.gov. Alex B. Leath, Chief Legal Officer, Unified Carrier Registration Plan. [FR Doc. 2022–19735 Filed 9–8–22; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 4910–YL–P E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 175 (Monday, September 12, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55891-55892]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19610]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[PHMSA-2019-0098]


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 Air 
Safety Advisory Committee (Committee).

DATES: The meeting will be held on October 20, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 
5:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Requests to attend the meeting must be 
sent by October 5, 2022, to the point of contact identified in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Persons requesting to speak during 
the meeting must submit a written copy of their remarks to DOT by 
October 5, 2022. Requests to submit written materials to be reviewed 
during the meeting must be received no later than October 5, 2022.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held during the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA) hosted Tenth Triennial International Fire & Cabin 
Safety Research Conference in Atlantic City, NJ.\1\ A virtual 
attendance option will also be available. Specific details on location 
and access to this hybrid meeting will be posted on the Committee 
website 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.
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    \1\ https://www.fire.tc.faa.gov/2022Conference/conference.asp.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Lithium Battery Air 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

    The meeting agenda will address the following duties of the 
Committee as specifically outlined in Section 333(d) of the FAA 
Reauthorization Act:
    (a) Facilitate communication among manufacturers 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 Air Safety 
Advisory Committee website at least 15 days in advance of the meeting.

III. Public Participation

    The meeting will be open to the public. 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 October 5, 2022.
    To accommodate as many speakers as possible, time for each 
commenter may be limited. There will be five minutes allotted for oral 
comments from members of the public joining the meeting. Individuals 
wishing to reserve speaking time during the meeting must submit a 
request at the time of registration, as well as the name,

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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 Air 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 Air Safety Advisory Committee website. 
Presentations will also be posted on the E-Gov website in docket number 
[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 [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. Mail
    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 E-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.
    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 
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).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 7, 2022.
William S. Schoonover,
Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2022-19610 Filed 9-9-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-9X-P

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