Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF); Notice of Public Meeting, 66931-66932 [2023-21285]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 187 / Thursday, September 28, 2023 / Notices (11) American Indian Religious Freedom Act, 42 U.S.C. 1996. (12) Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA), 7 U.S.C. 4201–4209. (13) Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251– 1377. (14) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), 42 U.S.C. 300f–300j–6. (15) Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. 403. (16) Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, 16 U.S.C. 1271–1287. (17) Emergency Wetlands Resources Act, 16 U.S.C. 3921, 3931. (18) Flood Disaster Protection Act, 42 U.S.C. 4001–4128. (19) FHWA wetland and natural habitat mitigation regulations, 23 CFR part 777. (20) Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966, 23 U.S.C. 138 and 49 U.S.C. 303; and 23 CFR part 774. (21) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), Public Law 88–578, 78 Stat. 897 (known as Section 6(f)). (22) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9601–9675. 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This assignment includes transfer to the State of Arizona the obligation to fulfill the assigned environmental responsibilities on any proposed projects meeting the criteria in Stipulation I(B) of the MOU that were determined to be CEs prior to the effective date of the proposed MOU but that have not been completed as of the effective date of the MOU. The FHWA may terminate the State’s participation in this program if FHWA provides the State a notification of noncompliance, and a period of not less than 120 days to take corrective action as FHWA determines necessary, and if the State fails to take satisfactory corrective action as determined by FHWA. The FHWA will consider the comments submitted on the proposed MOU when making its decision on whether to execute this second renewal MOU. A copy of the proposed draft MOU is also posted on the Arizona Department of Transportation website https://azdot.gov/business/ environmental-planning/ce-assignmentand-nepa-assignment for review. The FHWA will make the final, executed MOU publicly available. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this program.) Authority: 23 U.S.C. 326; 42 U.S.C. 4331, 4332; 23 CFR 771.117; 40 CFR 1507.3, 1508.4. Karla Petty, Division Administrator, Phoenix, Arizona. [FR Doc. 2023–21279 Filed 9–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00136 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66931 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2023–0143] Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF); Notice of Public Meeting Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the TLTF. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. Requests for accommodations for a disability must be received by Tuesday, October 10. Requests to submit written materials for consideration during the meeting must be received no later than Tuesday, October 10. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually for its entirety. Please register in advance of the meeting at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/tltf. A copy of the agenda for the entire meeting will be made available at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ tltf at least 1 week in advance of the meeting. Once approved, copies of the meeting minutes will be available at the website following the meeting. You may visit the TLTF website at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/tltf for further information on the committee and its activities. SUMMARY: Ms. Shannon L. Watson, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, TLTF, FMCSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 360–2925,tltf@dot.gov. Any committee-related request should be sent to the person listed in this section. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: I. Background The TLTF was created under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) in accordance with section 23009 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) (Pub. L. 117–58), which requires the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to establish the TLTF. The TLTF will examine the terms, conditions, and equitability of common truck leasing arrangements, particularly as they impact owner-operators and trucking businesses subject to such agreements and submit a report on the task force’s identified issues and conclusions regarding truck leasing arrangements, including recommended best practices, to the Secretary, the Secretary of Labor, and the appropriate committees of E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1 66932 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 187 / Thursday, September 28, 2023 / Notices Congress. The TLTF will work in coordination with, and be informed by, the United States Department of Labor. The TLTF operates in accordance with FACA under the terms of the TLTF charter, filed February 11, 2022. II. Agenda TLTF will begin consideration of Task 23–1: Common Truck Leasing Agreements Available to Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles and the Existence of Inequitable Leasing Agreements and Terms in the Motor Carrier Industry. For this and all topics considered by the committee, FMCSA will include presentations by Agency experts and those in the field under discussion. III. Public Participation The meeting will be open to the public via virtual platform. Advance registration via the website is required by Friday, October 13. DOT is committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services due to a disability, such as sign language interpretation or other ancillary aids, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by Tuesday, October 10. Oral comments from the public will be heard during designated comment periods at the discretion of the TLTF chair and Designated Federal Officer. To accommodate as many speakers as possible, the time for each commenter may be limited. Speakers are requested to submit a written copy of their remarks for inclusion in the meeting records and for circulation to TLTF 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. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2023–21285 Filed 9–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2023–0043] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Sep 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 Notice of applications for exemption; request for comments. ACTION: FMCSA announces receipt of applications from two individuals for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) against operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) by persons with a current clinical diagnosis of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis, or any other cardiovascular disease of a variety known to be accompanied by syncope (transient loss of consciousness), dyspnea (shortness of breath), collapse, or congestive heart failure. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals with ICDs to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. SUMMARY: Comments must be received on or before October 30, 2023. DATES: You may submit comments identified by the Federal Docket Management System Docket No. FMCSA–2023–0043 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov/, insert the docket number (FMCSA–2023–0043) in the keyword box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, choose the only notice listed, and click on the ‘‘Comment’’ button. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Dockets Operations; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. See the ‘‘Public Participation’’ portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for instructions on submitting comments. ADDRESSES: I. Public Participation A. Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this notice (Docket No. FMCSA–2023–0043), indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that FMCSA can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission. To submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov/docket/ FMCSA-2023-0043. Next, choose the only notice listed, click the ‘‘Comment’’ button, and type your comment into the text box on the following screen. Choose whether you are submitting your comment as an individual or on behalf of a third party and then submit. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. FMCSA will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: B. Viewing Comments To view comments go to www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket number (FMCSA–2023–0043) in the keyword box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, choose the only notice listed, and click ‘‘Browse Comments.’’ If you do not have access to the internet, you may view the docket online by visiting Dockets Operations on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590– 0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 366–9317 or (202) 366–9826 before visiting Dockets Operations. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: C. Privacy Act In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(6), DOT solicits comments from the public on the exemption requests. 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 (Federal Docket Management System), which can be reviewed at https://www.transportation.gov/ Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, FMCSA, DOT, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001, (202) 366– 4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Dockets Operations, (202) 366–9826. PO 00000 Frm 00137 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 187 (Thursday, September 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66931-66932]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21285]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2023-0143]


Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF); Notice of Public Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the TLTF.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 10 
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. Requests for accommodations for a disability must 
be received by Tuesday, October 10. Requests to submit written 
materials for consideration during the meeting must be received no 
later than Tuesday, October 10.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually for its entirety. Please 
register in advance of the meeting at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/tltf. A copy of 
the agenda for the entire meeting will be made available at 
www.fmcsa.dot.gov/tltf at least 1 week in advance of the meeting. Once 
approved, copies of the meeting minutes will be available at the 
website following the meeting. You may visit the TLTF website at 
www.fmcsa.dot.gov/tltf for further information on the committee and its 
activities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Shannon L. Watson, Deputy 
Designated Federal Officer, TLTF, FMCSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 
Washington, DC 20590, (202) 360-2925,[email protected]. Any committee-
related request should be sent to the person listed in this section.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The TLTF was created under the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA) in accordance with section 23009 of the Bipartisan 
Infrastructure Law (BIL) (Pub. L. 117-58), which requires the Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to establish the TLTF. The 
TLTF will examine the terms, conditions, and equitability of common 
truck leasing arrangements, particularly as they impact owner-operators 
and trucking businesses subject to such agreements and submit a report 
on the task force's identified issues and conclusions regarding truck 
leasing arrangements, including recommended best practices, to the 
Secretary, the Secretary of Labor, and the appropriate committees of

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Congress. The TLTF will work in coordination with, and be informed by, 
the United States Department of Labor.
    The TLTF operates in accordance with FACA under the terms of the 
TLTF charter, filed February 11, 2022.

II. Agenda

    TLTF will begin consideration of Task 23-1: Common Truck Leasing 
Agreements Available to Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles and the 
Existence of Inequitable Leasing Agreements and Terms in the Motor 
Carrier Industry. For this and all topics considered by the committee, 
FMCSA will include presentations by Agency experts and those in the 
field under discussion.

III. Public Participation

    The meeting will be open to the public via virtual platform. 
Advance registration via the website is required by Friday, October 13.
    DOT is committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all 
participants. If you need alternative formats or services due to a 
disability, such as sign language interpretation or other ancillary 
aids, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT section by Tuesday, October 10.
    Oral comments from the public will be heard during designated 
comment periods at the discretion of the TLTF chair and Designated 
Federal Officer. To accommodate as many speakers as possible, the time 
for each commenter may be limited. Speakers are requested to submit a 
written copy of their remarks for inclusion in the meeting records and 
for circulation to TLTF 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.

Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2023-21285 Filed 9-27-23; 8:45 am]
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