Transit Worker Hours of Service and Fatigue Risk Management Listening Session; Public Meeting, 66795 [2023-21120]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 187 / Thursday, September 28, 2023 / Proposed Rules 1.421, that this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is adopted. 85. It is further ordered that, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 4(i), 214, 254, 303(r), and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 214, 254, 303(r), and 403, and §§ 1.1 and 1.421 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.1 and 1.421, notice is hereby given of the proposals described in this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. 86. It is further ordered that, pursuant to applicable procedures set forth in §§ 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments on the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the captioned docket on or before the date shown on the first page of this document, and reply comments on or before the date shown on the first page of this document. 87. It is further ordered that the Office of the Secretary, Reference Information Center, shall send a copy of this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, including the Supplemental Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–21476 Filed 9–27–23; 8:45 am] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 BILLING CODE 6712–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Sep 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration 49 CFR Part 675 RIN 2132–AB46 Transit Worker Hours of Service and Fatigue Risk Management Listening Session; Public Meeting Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of public listening session. AGENCY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces that it will host a listening session concerning the topics of hours of service and fatigue risk management programs for transit workers. The listening session will allow interested persons to present comments, views, and relevant research on those topics. All comments will be summarized and placed in the rulemaking docket for FTA’s consideration. DATES: The listening session will be held on October 8, 2023, in Orlando, Florida, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. ET. ADDRESSES: The listening session will be held in person at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. The session will take place during the American Public Transportation Association’s TRANSform Conference and EXPO. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the listening session, contact Valerie Beck, Office of Transit Safety and Oversight, FTA, telephone at (202) 366–9178 or Valerie.Beck@ PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 dot.gov. Office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background [Docket No. FTA–2023–0018] SUMMARY: 66795 FTA plans to issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public input in two areas: (1) hours of service; and (2) fatigue risk management programs. At present, there are no Federal minimum standards for hours of service and fatigue risk management programs in the transit industry. The listening session will allow interested persons to present comments, views, and relevant research on those topics. FTA would like to hear from members of the public on their views on transit worker fatigue and whether they would support FTA adopting mandatory federal hours of service and fatigue risk management requirements for transit workers. FTA seeks information to understand better current industry practices, priorities, requirements, and the costs and benefits of Federal requirements. II. Meeting Participation The listening session is open to the public. III. Future Meetings FTA plans to hold additional listening sessions in the future for those unable to attend this in-person listening session. The details of those listening sessions will be published in the Federal Register. (Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5329; 49 CFR 1.91) Nuria I. Fernandez, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2023–21120 Filed 9–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–57–P E:\FR\FM\28SEP1.SGM 28SEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 187 (Thursday, September 28, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 66795]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21120]



DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration

49 CFR Part 675

[Docket No. FTA-2023-0018]
RIN 2132-AB46


Transit Worker Hours of Service and Fatigue Risk Management 
Listening Session; Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of public listening session.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces that it 
will host a listening session concerning the topics of hours of service 
and fatigue risk management programs for transit workers. The listening 
session will allow interested persons to present comments, views, and 
relevant research on those topics. All comments will be summarized and 
placed in the rulemaking docket for FTA's consideration.

DATES: The listening session will be held on October 8, 2023, in 
Orlando, Florida, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. ET.

ADDRESSES: The listening session will be held in person at the Hyatt 
Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. The 
session will take place during the American Public Transportation 
Association's TRANSform Conference and EXPO.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the listening 
session, contact Valerie Beck, Office of Transit Safety and Oversight, 
FTA, telephone at (202) 366-9178 or [email protected]. Office hours 
are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    FTA plans to issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) 
seeking public input in two areas: (1) hours of service; and (2) 
fatigue risk management programs. At present, there are no Federal 
minimum standards for hours of service and fatigue risk management 
programs in the transit industry. The listening session will allow 
interested persons to present comments, views, and relevant research on 
those topics. FTA would like to hear from members of the public on 
their views on transit worker fatigue and whether they would support 
FTA adopting mandatory federal hours of service and fatigue risk 
management requirements for transit workers. FTA seeks information to 
understand better current industry practices, priorities, requirements, 
and the costs and benefits of Federal requirements.

II. Meeting Participation

    The listening session is open to the public.

III. Future Meetings

    FTA plans to hold additional listening sessions in the future for 
those unable to attend this in-person listening session. The details of 
those listening sessions will be published in the Federal Register.

(Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5329; 49 CFR 1.91)

Nuria I. Fernandez,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2023-21120 Filed 9-27-23; 8:45 am]
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