Notice of Meeting of the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety, 2755-2756 [2023-00636]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 10 / Tuesday, January 17, 2023 / Notices Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–00686 Filed 1–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2023–0003] Establishment of an Emergency Relief Docket for Calendar Year 2023 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of establishment of public docket. AGENCY: This Notice announces the establishment of FRA’s emergency relief docket (ERD) for calendar year 2023. The designated ERD for calendar year 2023 is docket number FRA–2023–0003. ADDRESSES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further information regarding submitting petitions and/or comments to docket number FRA–2023–0003. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 19, 2009, FRA published a direct final rule establishing ERDs and the procedures for handling petitions for emergency waivers of safety rules, regulations, or standards during an emergency situation or event. 74 FR 23329. That direct final rule became effective on July 20, 2009 and made minor modifications to 49 CFR 211.45 in FRA’s Rules of Practice in 49 CFR part 211. Section 211.45(b) provides that each calendar year FRA will establish an ERD in the publicly accessible DOT docket system (available at www.regulations.gov). Section 211.45(b) further provides that FRA will publish a notice in the Federal Register identifying by docket number the ERD for that year. FRA established the ERD and emergency waiver procedures to provide an expedited process for FRA to address the needs of the public and the railroad industry during emergency situations or events. This Notice announces the designated ERD for calendar year 2023 is docket number FRA–2023–0003. As detailed in § 211.45, if the FRA Administrator determines an emergency event as defined in 49 CFR 211.45(a) has occurred, or that an imminent threat of such an emergency occurring exists, and public safety would benefit from providing the railroad industry with operational relief, the emergency waiver procedures of 49 CFR 211.45 will go khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:16 Jan 13, 2023 Jkt 259001 into effect. In such an event, the FRA Administrator will issue a statement in the ERD indicating the emergency waiver procedures are in effect and FRA will make every effort to post the statement on its website at railroads.dot.gov. Any party desiring relief from FRA regulatory requirements as a result of the emergency should submit a petition for emergency waiver under 49 CFR 211.45(e) and (f). Specific instructions for filing petitions for emergency waivers under 49 CFR 211.45 are found at 49 CFR 211.45(f). Specific instructions for filing comments in response to petitions for emergency waivers are at 49 CFR 211.45(h). Privacy Anyone can search the electronic form of any written communications and comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the document, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). Under 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its processes. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.transportation.gov/ privacy. See also https:// www.regulations.gov/privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–00690 Filed 1–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration Notice of Meeting of the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces a public meeting of the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS). DATES: The TRACS meeting will be held on January 31, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Requests to attend the meeting must be received no later than January 24, 2023. Requests for disability accommodations must be SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00157 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2755 received no later than January 24, 2023. Requests to verbally address the committee during the meeting must be submitted with a written copy of the remarks to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) no later than January 24, 2023. Requests to submit written materials to be reviewed during the meeting must be received no later than January 24, 2023. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom for Government. Any committee related requests should be sent by email to TRACS@dot.gov. The virtual meeting’s online access link and a detailed agenda will be provided upon registration. They will also be posted on the TRACS web page at: https:// www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-andguidance/safety/transit-advisorycommittee-safety-tracs one week in advance of the meeting. A copy of the meeting minutes and other TRACS related information will also be available on the TRACS web page. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph DeLorenzo, TRACS Designated Federal Officer, Associate Administrator, FTA Office of Transit Safety and Oversight, (202) 366–1783, Joseph.DeLorenzo@dot.gov; or Bridget Zamperini, TRACS Program Manager, FTA Office of Transit Safety and Oversight, TRACS@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is provided in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2). TRACS is composed of 25 members representing a broad base of perspectives on transit safety necessary to discharge its responsibilities. Please see the TRACS web page for additional information at https:// www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-andguidance/safety/transit-advisorycommittee-safety-tracs. I. Background The U.S. Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) established TRACS in accordance with FACA to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary and FTA Administrator on matters relating to the safety of public transportation systems. II. Agenda • Welcome Remarks and Introductions • Overview of Virtual Meeting Platform Functions • Review of TRACS Tasks, Subcommittees, and Subcommittee Work Plans • Discussion of Future TRACS Activities • Chair and Vice Chair Selection E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 2756 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 10 / Tuesday, January 17, 2023 / Notices • Subcommittee Assignments • Public Comments • Adjournment and Next Steps III. Public Participation The meeting will be open to the public. Members of the public who wish to participate are asked to register via email by submitting their name and affiliation to the email address listed in the ADDRESSES section. 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 email address listed in the ADDRESSES section. There will be a total of 30 minutes allotted for oral comments from members of the public at 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 with the individual’s name, address, and organizational affiliation to the email address listed in the ADDRESSES section. Written and oral comments for consideration by TRACS during the meeting must be submitted no later than the deadline listed in the DATES section to ensure transmission to TRACS members prior to the meeting. Comments received after that date will be distributed to the members but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting. Nuria I. Fernandez, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2023–00636 Filed 1–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2022–0014; Notice 1] Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Receipt of petition. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Porsche Cars North America, Inc., (Porsche) has determined that certain model year (MY) 2020–2021 Porsche Panamera motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 126, Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles, No. 135, SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:16 Jan 13, 2023 Jkt 259001 Light Vehicle Brake Systems, FMVSS No. 138, Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems. Porsche filed a noncompliance report dated December 15, 2021. Porsche subsequently petitioned NHTSA on January 14, 2022, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This notice announces receipt of Porsche’s petition. DATES: Send comments on or before February 16, 2023. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments on this petition. Comments must refer to the docket and notice number cited in the title of this notice and submitted by any of the following methods: • Mail: Send comments by mail addressed to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: Deliver comments by hand to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Section is open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Federal holidays. • Electronically: Submit comments electronically by logging onto the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) website at https:// www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Comments may also be faxed to (202) 493–2251. Comments must be written in the English language, and be no greater than 15 pages in length, although there is no limit to the length of necessary attachments to the comments. If comments are submitted in hard copy form, please ensure that two copies are provided. If you wish to receive confirmation that comments you have submitted by mail were received, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard with the comments. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. All comments and supporting materials received before the close of business on the closing date indicated above will be filed in the docket and will be considered. All comments and supporting materials received after the closing date will also be filed and will be considered to the fullest extent possible. When the petition is granted or denied, notice of the decision will also PO 00000 Frm 00158 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 be published in the Federal Register pursuant to the authority indicated at the end of this notice. All comments, background documentation, and supporting materials submitted to the docket may be viewed by anyone at the address and times given above. The documents may also be viewed on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by following the online instructions for accessing the docket. The docket ID number for this petition is shown in the heading of this notice. DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement is available for review in a Federal Register notice published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vince Williams, General Engineer, NHTSA, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, (202) 366–2319. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Overview: Porsche has determined that certain MY 2020–2021 Porsche Panamera motor vehicles do not fully comply with the requirements of paragraph S5.3.4 of FMVSS No. 126, Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles (49 CFR 571.126), paragraph S5.5.2 of No. 135, Light Vehicle Brake Systems (49 CFR 571.135); paragraph S4.3.3 of FMVSS No. 138, Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (49 CFR 571.138). Porsche filed a noncompliance report dated December 15, 2021, pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports. Porsche subsequently petitioned NHTSA on January 14, 2022, for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h) and 49 CFR part 556, Exemption for Inconsequential Defect or Noncompliance. This notice of receipt of Porsche’s petition is published under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any Agency decision or other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petition. II. Vehicles Involved: Approximately 4,720 MY 2020–2021 Porsche Panamera motor vehicles manufactured between November 3, 2020, and December 8, 2021, are potentially involved. III. Noncompliance: Porsche explains that the noncompliance is that the digital telltales do not illuminate during the lamp check function when the ignition is in the ‘‘On’’ position. IV. Rule Requirements: Paragraph S5.3.4 of FMVSS No. 126, paragraph S5.5.2 of FMVSS No. 135, and E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2755-2756]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00636]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration


Notice of Meeting of the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces a public 
meeting of the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS).

DATES: The TRACS meeting will be held on January 31, 2023, from 1:00 
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Requests to attend the meeting must be 
received no later than January 24, 2023. Requests for disability 
accommodations must be received no later than January 24, 2023. 
Requests to verbally address the committee during the meeting must be 
submitted with a written copy of the remarks to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation (DOT) no later than January 24, 2023. Requests to submit 
written materials to be reviewed during the meeting must be received no 
later than January 24, 2023.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom for Government. 
Any committee related requests should be sent by email to 
[email protected]. The virtual meeting's online access link and a detailed 
agenda will be provided upon registration. They will also be posted on 
the TRACS web page at: https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/safety/transit-advisory-committee-safety-tracs one week in 
advance of the meeting. A copy of the meeting minutes and other TRACS 
related information will also be available on the TRACS web page.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph DeLorenzo, TRACS Designated 
Federal Officer, Associate Administrator, FTA Office of Transit Safety 
and Oversight, (202) 366-1783, [email protected]; or Bridget 
Zamperini, TRACS Program Manager, FTA Office of Transit Safety and 
Oversight, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    This notice is provided in accordance with the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2). TRACS is 
composed of 25 members representing a broad base of perspectives on 
transit safety necessary to discharge its responsibilities. Please see 
the TRACS web page for additional information at https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/safety/transit-advisory-committee-safety-tracs.

I. Background

    The U.S. Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) established TRACS 
in accordance with FACA to provide information, advice, and 
recommendations to the Secretary and FTA Administrator on matters 
relating to the safety of public transportation systems.

II. Agenda

 Welcome Remarks and Introductions
 Overview of Virtual Meeting Platform Functions
 Review of TRACS Tasks, Subcommittees, and Subcommittee Work 
Plans
 Discussion of Future TRACS Activities
 Chair and Vice Chair Selection

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 Subcommittee Assignments
 Public Comments
 Adjournment and Next Steps

III. Public Participation

    The meeting will be open to the public. Members of the public who 
wish to participate are asked to register via email by submitting their 
name and affiliation to the email address listed in the ADDRESSES 
section.
    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 email address listed in the ADDRESSES section.
    There will be a total of 30 minutes allotted for oral comments from 
members of the public at 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 with the individual's name, address, and organizational 
affiliation to the email address listed in the ADDRESSES section.
    Written and oral comments for consideration by TRACS during the 
meeting must be submitted no later than the deadline listed in the 
DATES section to ensure transmission to TRACS members prior to the 
meeting. Comments received after that date will be distributed to the 
members but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting.

Nuria I. Fernandez,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2023-00636 Filed 1-13-23; 8:45 am]
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