Property Broker Listening Session; Public Meeting, 14439-14440 [2023-04720]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 8, 2023 / Notices • Hand Delivery: Deliver to mail address above between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. In addition, one copy of any comments submitted to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to City of Forest, MS Attn: Mr. Adam Taylor at the City of Forest, MS P.O. Box 298 Forest, Mississippi 39074. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Willie Davidson, Community Planner, Jackson Airports District Office, 100 West Cross Street, Suite B, Jackson, MS 39208–2307, (601) 664–9891. The land release request may be reviewed in person at this same location. The FAA is reviewing a request by the City of Forest to release 1.90± acres of airport property at the GV Montgomery Airport (2M4) under the provisions of title 49, U.S.C. 47153(c). The FAA determined that the request to release property at GV Montgomery Airport (2M4) submitted by the Sponsor meets the procedural requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration and the release of the property does not and will not impact future aviation needs at the airport. The FAA may approve the request, in whole or in part, no sooner than thirty days after the publication of this notice. The property will be purchased by Tyson Foods, that also owns the adjacent property to the east. The property is located on the eastern most parcel of airport property south of Jack Lee Drive. The airport will receive fair market value for the property, and the net proceeds from sale of this property will be used for maintenance and improvements at GV Montgomery Airport (2M4). The proposed use of this property is compatible with airport operations. Copies of the Property Appraisal, Boundary Survey, Legal Description are available for examination by appointment. Any person may inspect the request in person at the FAA office listed above under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. In addition, any person may, upon request, inspect the request, notice and other documents germane to the request in person at the GV Montgomery Airport (2M4). lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issued in Jackson, Mississippi on March 3, 2023. Rans D. Black, Manager, Jackson Airports District Office, Southern Region. [FR Doc. 2023–04763 Filed 3–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Mar 07, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket Nos. FMCSA–2016–0102 and FMCSA–2022–0134] Property Broker Listening Session; Public Meeting Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of public listening session. AGENCY: FMCSA announces that it will host a listening session pertaining to property brokers. Specifically, the Agency would like to hear from members of the public on two matters relating to the regulation of property brokers: (1) a January 5, 2023 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to regulate five separate areas of broker (and freight forwarder) financial responsibility: assets readily available; immediate suspension of broker/freight forwarder operating authority; surety or trust responsibilities in cases of broker/ freight forwarder financial failure or insolvency; enforcement authority; and entities eligible to provide trust funds for form BMC–85 trust fund filings; and (2) the November 16, 2022, interim guidance regarding FMCSA’s interpretation of the definitions of broker and bona fide agents as it relates to all brokers of transportation by motor vehicle. This FMCSA-hosted listening session will be open to all interested persons and will take place concurrently with the Mid America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY. All comments will be transcribed and placed in the public dockets for both regulatory actions. Individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives are encouraged to attend. DATES: The public listening session will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET. The session will be held in person. The listening session may end early if all participants wishing to express their views have done so. Public Comment: The in-person session will allow members of the public to make brief statements to the panel. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held at the Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209, in Room B104. Please arrive early to allow time to check in and arrive at the room. Attendees should preregister using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ fmcsa-session-2-broker-regulatorysession-tickets-549535173497. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14439 Mr. Jeffrey L. Secrist, Chief, Registration, Licensing, and Insurance Division, Office of Registration, FMCSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590–0001; (202) 385–2367; Jeff.Secrist@dot.gov. Services for Individuals with Disabilities: FMCSA is committed to providing equal access to the listening session. For accommodations for persons with disabilities, please email FMCSA-PIO@dot.gov at least 2 weeks in advance of the meeting to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: I. Public Participation and Request for Comments FMCSA encourages participation in the session and providing of comments. Members of the public may submit written comments to the public dockets for these actions using any of the following methods: A. Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the appropriate docket number for the topic you are commenting on. The docket number for the NPRM regarding broker and freight forwarder financial responsibility requirements is FMCSA–2016–0102. The docket number for the interim guidance on definitions of broker and bona fide agents is FMCSA–2022–0134. You may submit your comments and material online or by mail or hand delivery, but please use only one of these methods. FMCSA recommends that you include your name, email address, or a phone number in the body of your document. To submit your comment online, go to www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket number (‘‘FMCSA–2016–0102’’ for the NPRM or ‘‘FMCSA–2022–0134’’ for the interim guidance) in the keyword box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Choose the document you want to comment on and click the ‘‘Comment’’ button. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the comment periods for these dockets. B. Viewing Comments and Documents To view comments, go to www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number (‘‘FMCSA–2016–0102’’ for the NPRM or ‘‘FMCSA–2022–0134’’ for the interim guidance) in the keyword box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Choose the NPRM or the interim guidance and click ‘‘Browse Comments.’’ If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Dockets Operations at (202) 366–9826. Business E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1 14440 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 8, 2023 / Notices hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also submit or view docket entries in person or by mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 366– 9317 or (202) 366–9826 before visiting Dockets Operations. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 C. Privacy Act In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 13301(a) and 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. 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 https://www.transportation.gov/ individuals/privacy/privacy-act-systemrecords-notices, the comments are searchable by the name of the submitter. II. Background FMCSA believes it is in the public interest to host a public listening session to receive additional comments on matters within FMCSA’s jurisdiction, including those relating to regulation of property brokers, freight forwarders, and dispatch services. Accordingly, FMCSA is announcing this listening session, being held at 10:00 a.m. on March 31, 2023, in Louisville, KY, concurrently with the 2023 MATS conference. FMCSA’s listening session is open to the public and a link to register to attend is available in the ADDRESSES section above. Registration with the MATS conference is not required to attend FMCSA’s listening session. FMCSA is currently accepting comments on a NPRM concerning the implementation of certain requirements under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (88 FR 830, Docket FMCSA–2016–0102). Previously, FMCSA implemented the MAP–21 requirement to increase the financial security amounts for brokers of household goods and other property brokers and established new financial security requirements for freight forwarders. The Agency is now proposing regulations in five separate areas pertaining to broker/freight forwarder financial responsibility: assets readily available; immediate suspension of broker/freight forwarder operating authority; surety or trust responsibilities in cases of broker/freight forwarder financial failure or insolvency; enforcement authority; and entities VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Mar 07, 2023 Jkt 259001 eligible to provide trust funds for form BMC–85 trust fund filings. By a separate Federal Register notice, FMCSA is extending the comment period for this NPRM from March 6, 2023, to April 6, 2023. In addition, FMCSA is also accepting further comments on the interim guidance issued on November 17, 2022, regarding FMCSA’s interpretation of the definitions of broker and bona fide agents as it relates to all brokers of transportation by motor vehicle (87 FR 68635, FMCSA–2022–0134). Although the interim guidance took effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, FMCSA is seeking additional comments and will issue final guidance by the statutory deadline of June 16, 2023. By a separate Federal Register notice, FMCSA is reopening the comment period for the interim guidance, which closed on January 17, 2023. Comments will now be accepted from March 31, 2023, until April 6, 2023. III. Meeting Participation The listening sessions are open to the public. Speakers’ remarks will be limited to 3 minutes each. Robin Hutchinson, Administrator. Written comments are welcome and must be received on or before May 8, 2023. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • Federal E-rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Refer to Docket Number FINCEN–2023– 0003 and the specific Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1506–0074. • Mail: Policy Division, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, P.O. Box 39, Vienna, VA 22183. Refer to Docket Number FINCEN–2023–0003 and OMB control number 1506–0074. Please submit comments by one method only. Comments will be reviewed consistent with the PRA and applicable OMB regulations and guidance. Comments submitted in response to this notice will become a matter of public record. Therefore, you should submit only information that you wish to make publicly available. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The FinCEN Resource Center at 1–800–767– 2825 or electronically at https:// www.fincen.gov/contact. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: [FR Doc. 2023–04720 Filed 3–7–23; 8:45 am] I. Statutory and Regulatory Provisions BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P a. Statutory Provisions DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal; Comment Request: Renewal Without Change of Information Collection Requirements in Connection With the Imposition of the Fifth Special Measure Against the Islamic Republic of Iran as a Jurisdiction of Primary Money Laundering Concern Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of a continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, FinCEN invites comment on a renewal, without change, to information collection requirements finalized on November 4, 2019, imposing a special measure with respect to the Islamic Republic of Iran as a jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern. This request for comments is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The legislative framework generally referred to as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) consists of the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970, as amended by the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act), Public Law 107– 56 (October 26, 2001), and other legislation, including the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AML Act).1 The BSA is codified at 12 U.S.C. 1829b, 12 U.S.C. 1951–1960, and 31 U.S.C. 5311–5314 and 5316–5336, and notes thereto, with implementing regulations at 31 CFR Chapter X. The BSA authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury (the ‘‘Secretary’’), inter alia, to require financial institutions to keep records and file reports that are determined to have a high degree of usefulness in criminal, tax, and regulatory matters, or in the conduct of intelligence or counter-intelligence activities to protect against international terrorism, and to implement AML 1 The AML Act was enacted as Division F, §§ 6001–6511, of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, Public Law 116–283, 134 Stat 3388 (2021). E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14439-14440]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04720]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket Nos. FMCSA-2016-0102 and FMCSA-2022-0134]


Property Broker Listening Session; Public Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department 
of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of public listening session.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that it will host a listening session 
pertaining to property brokers. Specifically, the Agency would like to 
hear from members of the public on two matters relating to the 
regulation of property brokers: (1) a January 5, 2023 notice of 
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to regulate five separate areas of 
broker (and freight forwarder) financial responsibility: assets readily 
available; immediate suspension of broker/freight forwarder operating 
authority; surety or trust responsibilities in cases of broker/freight 
forwarder financial failure or insolvency; enforcement authority; and 
entities eligible to provide trust funds for form BMC-85 trust fund 
filings; and (2) the November 16, 2022, interim guidance regarding 
FMCSA's interpretation of the definitions of broker and bona fide 
agents as it relates to all brokers of transportation by motor vehicle. 
This FMCSA-hosted listening session will be open to all interested 
persons and will take place concurrently with the Mid America Trucking 
Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY. All comments will be transcribed and 
placed in the public dockets for both regulatory actions. Individuals 
with diverse experiences and perspectives are encouraged to attend.

DATES: The public listening session will be held on Friday, March 31, 
2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET. The session will be held in person. 
The listening session may end early if all participants wishing to 
express their views have done so.
    Public Comment: The in-person session will allow members of the 
public to make brief statements to the panel.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Kentucky Expo Center, 937 
Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209, in Room B104. Please arrive early 
to allow time to check in and arrive at the room. Attendees should 
preregister using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fmcsa-session-2-broker-regulatory-session-tickets-549535173497.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeffrey L. Secrist, Chief, 
Registration, Licensing, and Insurance Division, Office of 
Registration, FMCSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-
0001; (202) 385-2367; [email protected].
    Services for Individuals with Disabilities: FMCSA is committed to 
providing equal access to the listening session. For accommodations for 
persons with disabilities, please email [email protected] at least 2 
weeks in advance of the meeting to allow time to make appropriate 
arrangements.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    FMCSA encourages participation in the session and providing of 
comments. Members of the public may submit written comments to the 
public dockets for these actions using any of the following methods:

A. Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the appropriate docket 
number for the topic you are commenting on. The docket number for the 
NPRM regarding broker and freight forwarder financial responsibility 
requirements is FMCSA-2016-0102. The docket number for the interim 
guidance on definitions of broker and bona fide agents is FMCSA-2022-
0134. You may submit your comments and material online or by mail or 
hand delivery, but please use only one of these methods. FMCSA 
recommends that you include your name, email address, or a phone number 
in the body of your document.
    To submit your comment online, go to www.regulations.gov. Insert 
the docket number (``FMCSA-2016-0102'' for the NPRM or ``FMCSA-2022-
0134'' for the interim guidance) in the keyword box and click 
``Search.'' Choose the document you want to comment on and click the 
``Comment'' button. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
    FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the 
comment periods for these dockets.

B. Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, go to www.regulations.gov and insert the docket 
number (``FMCSA-2016-0102'' for the NPRM or ``FMCSA-2022-0134'' for the 
interim guidance) in the keyword box and click ``Search.'' Choose the 
NPRM or the interim guidance and click ``Browse Comments.'' If you have 
questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact 
Dockets Operations at (202) 366-9826. Business

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hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays. You may also submit or view docket entries in person 
or by mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-
0001. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 366-
9317 or (202) 366-9826 before visiting Dockets Operations.

C. Privacy Act

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 13301(a) and 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT 
solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking 
process. 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 https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/privacy/privacy-act-system-records-notices, the comments are searchable by the 
name of the submitter.

II. Background

    FMCSA believes it is in the public interest to host a public 
listening session to receive additional comments on matters within 
FMCSA's jurisdiction, including those relating to regulation of 
property brokers, freight forwarders, and dispatch services. 
Accordingly, FMCSA is announcing this listening session, being held at 
10:00 a.m. on March 31, 2023, in Louisville, KY, concurrently with the 
2023 MATS conference. FMCSA's listening session is open to the public 
and a link to register to attend is available in the ADDRESSES section 
above. Registration with the MATS conference is not required to attend 
FMCSA's listening session.
    FMCSA is currently accepting comments on a NPRM concerning the 
implementation of certain requirements under the Moving Ahead for 
Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) (88 FR 830, Docket FMCSA-
2016-0102). Previously, FMCSA implemented the MAP-21 requirement to 
increase the financial security amounts for brokers of household goods 
and other property brokers and established new financial security 
requirements for freight forwarders. The Agency is now proposing 
regulations in five separate areas pertaining to broker/freight 
forwarder financial responsibility: assets readily available; immediate 
suspension of broker/freight forwarder operating authority; surety or 
trust responsibilities in cases of broker/freight forwarder financial 
failure or insolvency; enforcement authority; and entities eligible to 
provide trust funds for form BMC-85 trust fund filings. By a separate 
Federal Register notice, FMCSA is extending the comment period for this 
NPRM from March 6, 2023, to April 6, 2023.
    In addition, FMCSA is also accepting further comments on the 
interim guidance issued on November 17, 2022, regarding FMCSA's 
interpretation of the definitions of broker and bona fide agents as it 
relates to all brokers of transportation by motor vehicle (87 FR 68635, 
FMCSA-2022-0134). Although the interim guidance took effect immediately 
upon publication in the Federal Register, FMCSA is seeking additional 
comments and will issue final guidance by the statutory deadline of 
June 16, 2023. By a separate Federal Register notice, FMCSA is 
reopening the comment period for the interim guidance, which closed on 
January 17, 2023. Comments will now be accepted from March 31, 2023, 
until April 6, 2023.

III. Meeting Participation

    The listening sessions are open to the public. Speakers' remarks 
will be limited to 3 minutes each.

Robin Hutchinson,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2023-04720 Filed 3-7-23; 8:45 am]
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