Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting, 79444-79445 [2022-28099]

Download as PDF 79444 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 27, 2022 / Notices TABLE 1—ESTIMATED BURDEN HOURS BY FORM Form No. 1687 1688 1689 1690 Form name and description Time per respondent (minutes) Total time (hours) .......... .......... .......... .......... Screener and Follow-Scheduling ......................................................................... Informed Consent (Caregivers) ............................................................................ Informed Consent (Drivers) .................................................................................. Focus Group Participation .................................................................................... 200 24 12 36 15 5 5 90 50 2 1 54 Total ... ............................................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ 107 [FR Doc. 2022–28132 Filed 12–23–22; 8:45 am] rulemaking (NPRM) on Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees; and will vote on recommendations regarding the Department’s NPRM on Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections. DATES: The virtual meeting will be held on, January 12, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The meeting is open to the public, subject to any technical and/or capacity limitations. Requests to attend the meeting must be submitted to https:// usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/ WN_Eoow5BMfRTum03htlms2bQ. We encourage interested parties to register by January 5, 2023. Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) and sign language interpretation will be provided during the meeting. Requests for additional accommodations because of a disability must be received at ACPAC@dot.gov by January 5, 2023. ADDRESSES: The virtual meeting will be open to the public and held via the Zoom Webinar Platform. Virtual attendance information will be provided upon registration. An agenda will be available on the Department’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection website at https://www.transportation.gov/ airconsumer/ACPAC in advance of the meeting. BILLING CODE 4910–59–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Estimated Total Annual Burden Cost: NHTSA estimates that there are no costs to respondents beyond the time spent participating in the study. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspects of this information collection, including (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended; 49 CFR 1.49; and DOT Order 1351.29A. Nanda Narayanan Srinivasan, Associate Administrator, Research and Program Development. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DOT–OST–2018–0190] Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting Office of the Secretary (OST), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: TKELLEY on DSK125TN23PROD with NOTICES Respondents I. Background This Notice announces a oneday public meeting of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC), to be held virtually. The ACPAC will deliberate on the Department’s notice of proposed SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:43 Dec 23, 2022 Jkt 259001 To register and attend this virtual meeting, please use the link: https:// usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/ WN_Eoow5BMfRTum03htlms2bQ. Attendance is open to the public subject to any technical and/or capacity limitations. For further information, please contact Cristina Draguta, Attorney-Advisor, by email at Cristina.Draguta@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACPAC evaluates the Department of Transportation’s aviation consumer protection programs, provides recommendations to the Secretary for improving them and recommends any additional consumer protections that may be needed. PO 00000 Frm 00172 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 During the June 28, 2022, meeting of the ACPAC, the subject of transparency of airline ancillary service fees was considered as members heard presentations about previous Department actions in this area and the perspectives of various stakeholders. On September 26, 2022, the Department announced the Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees NPRM (RIN 2105–AF10) (Ancillary Fees Transparency NPRM) and made the rulemaking available on its website and regulations.gov. On December 8, 2022, the ACPAC continued the discussion on this topic, heard from the public, and considered the proposals in the Department’s NPRM. The Department is now scheduling a meeting to provide the ACPAC further opportunity to discuss, deliberate, and decide on recommendations, if any, to the Department regarding the Department’s Ancillary Fees Transparency NPRM. Also, on December 9, 2022, the ACPAC deliberated on the Department’s Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections NPRM and decided to vote on the recommendations to the Department once the Ticket Refunds NPRM comment period closes on December 16, 2022. As such, at this meeting, the ACPAC will also vote on recommendations regarding the Department’s Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections NPRM. More information regarding prior meetings, including recordings of meetings, can be found on the ACPAC web pages available here: https:// www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/ ACPAC. II. Agenda During the January 12, 2023, meeting, the ACPAC will deliberate and decide on recommendations, if any, to the Department regarding airline ancillary service fee transparency. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 41712, which prohibits U.S. air carriers, foreign air carriers, and ticket agents from engaging in unfair or deceptive practices in the sale of air transportation, the Department’s Ancillary Fees Transparency NPRM E:\FR\FM\27DEN1.SGM 27DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 27, 2022 / Notices proposes to require carriers and ticket agents to clearly disclose baggage fees, change fees, and cancellation fees to consumers whenever fare and schedule information is provided to consumers for flights to, within, and from the United States. The Ancillary Fees Transparency NPRM also proposes to require these entities to clearly disclose, whenever fare and schedule information is provided, the fees for adjacent seating, if any, to consumers traveling with young children on flights to, within, and from the United States, and make these fees transactable. The Department is proposing that all of these disclosures be provided on a passengerspecific or itinerary-specific basis. The Department is also proposing to require that carriers provide useable, current, and accurate information regarding these fees to ticket agents that sell or display the carrier’s fare and schedule information. In addition, the ACPAC will vote on the recommendations to the Department made by the Members during December 8, 2022, meeting regarding the Department’s Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections NPRM. More information regarding prior meetings, including recordings of meetings, can be found on the ACPAC web pages available here: https:// www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/ ACPAC. TKELLEY on DSK125TN23PROD with NOTICES III. Public Participation The January 12, 2023, the meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. EST, and the Committee members will deliberate and decide on recommendations, if any, to make to the Department on Ancillary Fees Transparency NPRM. The ACPAC will also vote on recommendations regarding the Department’s NPRM on Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections. At the January 12, 2023, ACPAC meeting, the members of the public will be able to observe deliberations and voting by ACPAC on the topics mentioned above. However, there will not be an opportunity to make oral comments. Members of the public may submit written comments for the ACPAC consideration electronically to the ACPAC Docket (DOT–OST–2018– 0190) any time before the meeting. IV. Viewing Documents Documents associated with the ACPAC maybe be accessed in the ACPAC Docket (DOT–OST–2018–0190). Documents associated with the NPRM on Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees may be accessed in the rulemaking Docket (DOT–OST– 2022–0109). Documents associated with the NPRM on Airline Ticket Refunds VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:43 Dec 23, 2022 Jkt 259001 and Consumer Protections may be accessed in the rulemaking Docket (DOT–OST–2022–0089). Dockets may be accessed at https:// www.regulations.gov. After entering the relevant docket number click the link to ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and choose the document to review. Signed in Washington, DC. John E. Putnam, General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2022–28099 Filed 12–23–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the name of a person whose property and interests in property have been unblocked. DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for applicable date(s). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Andrea Gacki, Director, tel.: 202–622–2490; Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622–2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855; or Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622– 2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Availability The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC’s website (www.treasury.gov/ofac). Notice of OFAC Actions On December 21, 2022, OFAC determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following person are unblocked and the person is removed from the SDN List under the relevant sanctions authority listed below. Individual: 1. CASTILLO CASTILLO, Orlando Jose (a.k.a. CASTILLO, Orlando), Residencial Bolonia, Canal 2 1 Cuadra Al Sur 3 C Al Oeste, Managua, Nicaragua; DOB 02 Sep 1943; POB Esteli, Nicaragua; nationality Nicaragua; Gender Male; Passport C01713933 (Nicaragua) issued 24 Jul 2014 expires 24 Jul 2024; National ID No. 1610209430002G (Nicaragua) (individual) [NICARAGUA]. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00173 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 79445 Pursuant to C.F.R 31 § 501.807, OFAC has determined that circumstances no longer warrant the inclusion of the above-named person on the SDN List based on criteria contained in Executive Order 13851, ‘‘Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Nicaragua.’’ On December 21, 2022, OFAC determined that the aircraft below is unblocked and the aircraft is removed from the SDN List under the relevant sanctions authority listed below. Aircraft: 1. N488RC; Aircraft Model G200; Aircraft Manufacturer’s Serial Number (MSN) 228; Aircraft Tail Number N488RC (aircraft) [VENEZUELA] (Linked To: SARRIA DIAZ, Rafael Alfredo). Pursuant to C.F.R 31 § 501.807, OFAC has determined that circumstances no longer warrant the inclusion of the above-named aircraft on the SDN List based on criteria contained in Executive Order 13692, ‘‘Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela.’’ Dated: December 21, 2022. Andrea M. Gacki, Director,Office of Foreign Assets Control,U.S. Department of the Treasury. [FR Doc. 2022–28145 Filed 12–23–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is updating the identifying information on its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) for two individuals whose property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended. DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for applicable date(s). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Andrea Gacki, Director, tel.: 202–622–2490; Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622–2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855; or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622– 2490. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27DEN1.SGM 27DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 27, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 79444-79445]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-28099]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. DOT-OST-2018-0190]


Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee; Notice of Public 
Meeting

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), Department of Transportation 
(DOT).

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This Notice announces a one-day public meeting of the Aviation 
Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC), to be held virtually. 
The ACPAC will deliberate on the Department's notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM) on Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary 
Service Fees; and will vote on recommendations regarding the 
Department's NPRM on Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections.

DATES: The virtual meeting will be held on, January 12, 2023, from 
10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The meeting is open to 
the public, subject to any technical and/or capacity limitations. 
Requests to attend the meeting must be submitted to https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Eoow5BMfRTum03htlms2bQ. We 
encourage interested parties to register by January 5, 2023. 
Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) and sign language 
interpretation will be provided during the meeting. Requests for 
additional accommodations because of a disability must be received at 
[email protected] by January 5, 2023.

ADDRESSES: The virtual meeting will be open to the public and held via 
the Zoom Webinar Platform. Virtual attendance information will be 
provided upon registration. An agenda will be available on the 
Department's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection website at https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/ACPAC in advance of the meeting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To register and attend this virtual 
meeting, please use the link: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Eoow5BMfRTum03htlms2bQ.
    Attendance is open to the public subject to any technical and/or 
capacity limitations. For further information, please contact Cristina 
Draguta, Attorney-Advisor, by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The ACPAC evaluates the Department of Transportation's aviation 
consumer protection programs, provides recommendations to the Secretary 
for improving them and recommends any additional consumer protections 
that may be needed.
    During the June 28, 2022, meeting of the ACPAC, the subject of 
transparency of airline ancillary service fees was considered as 
members heard presentations about previous Department actions in this 
area and the perspectives of various stakeholders. On September 26, 
2022, the Department announced the Enhancing Transparency of Airline 
Ancillary Service Fees NPRM (RIN 2105-AF10) (Ancillary Fees 
Transparency NPRM) and made the rulemaking available on its website and 
regulations.gov. On December 8, 2022, the ACPAC continued the 
discussion on this topic, heard from the public, and considered the 
proposals in the Department's NPRM. The Department is now scheduling a 
meeting to provide the ACPAC further opportunity to discuss, 
deliberate, and decide on recommendations, if any, to the Department 
regarding the Department's Ancillary Fees Transparency NPRM.
    Also, on December 9, 2022, the ACPAC deliberated on the 
Department's Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections NPRM and 
decided to vote on the recommendations to the Department once the 
Ticket Refunds NPRM comment period closes on December 16, 2022. As 
such, at this meeting, the ACPAC will also vote on recommendations 
regarding the Department's Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer 
Protections NPRM. More information regarding prior meetings, including 
recordings of meetings, can be found on the ACPAC web pages available 
here: https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/ACPAC.

II. Agenda

    During the January 12, 2023, meeting, the ACPAC will deliberate and 
decide on recommendations, if any, to the Department regarding airline 
ancillary service fee transparency. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 41712, which 
prohibits U.S. air carriers, foreign air carriers, and ticket agents 
from engaging in unfair or deceptive practices in the sale of air 
transportation, the Department's Ancillary Fees Transparency NPRM

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proposes to require carriers and ticket agents to clearly disclose 
baggage fees, change fees, and cancellation fees to consumers whenever 
fare and schedule information is provided to consumers for flights to, 
within, and from the United States. The Ancillary Fees Transparency 
NPRM also proposes to require these entities to clearly disclose, 
whenever fare and schedule information is provided, the fees for 
adjacent seating, if any, to consumers traveling with young children on 
flights to, within, and from the United States, and make these fees 
transactable. The Department is proposing that all of these disclosures 
be provided on a passenger-specific or itinerary-specific basis. The 
Department is also proposing to require that carriers provide useable, 
current, and accurate information regarding these fees to ticket agents 
that sell or display the carrier's fare and schedule information.
    In addition, the ACPAC will vote on the recommendations to the 
Department made by the Members during December 8, 2022, meeting 
regarding the Department's Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer 
Protections NPRM. More information regarding prior meetings, including 
recordings of meetings, can be found on the ACPAC web pages available 
here: https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/ACPAC.

III. Public Participation

    The January 12, 2023, the meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. EST, and 
the Committee members will deliberate and decide on recommendations, if 
any, to make to the Department on Ancillary Fees Transparency NPRM. The 
ACPAC will also vote on recommendations regarding the Department's NPRM 
on Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections. At the January 12, 
2023, ACPAC meeting, the members of the public will be able to observe 
deliberations and voting by ACPAC on the topics mentioned above. 
However, there will not be an opportunity to make oral comments. 
Members of the public may submit written comments for the ACPAC 
consideration electronically to the ACPAC Docket (DOT-OST-2018-0190) 
any time before the meeting.

IV. Viewing Documents

    Documents associated with the ACPAC maybe be accessed in the ACPAC 
Docket (DOT-OST-2018-0190). Documents associated with the NPRM on 
Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees may be 
accessed in the rulemaking Docket (DOT-OST-2022-0109). Documents 
associated with the NPRM on Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer 
Protections may be accessed in the rulemaking Docket (DOT-OST-2022-
0089). Dockets may be accessed at https://www.regulations.gov. After 
entering the relevant docket number click the link to ``Open Docket 
Folder'' and choose the document to review.

    Signed in Washington, DC.
John E. Putnam,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2022-28099 Filed 12-23-22; 8:45 am]
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