Notice of Open Public Hearing, 3021-3022 [2024-00749]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 17, 2024 / Notices permitting access to the meeting will be distributed to registrants within 24 hours of the meeting start time. ADDRESSES: Each meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Information and registration for the meetings will be available on the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/events-andpublic-meetings) at least one week in advance of the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Myers, U.S. Department of Transportation, Special Vehicles and Systems Division, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, acup@dot.gov or (202) 493–0031. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background ACUP was established as a statutory committee pursuant to section 23011(d) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Public Law 117–58 (commonly referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL), and in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. app. 2. The purpose of ACUP is to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on safety regulations to reduce underride crashes and fatalities relating to underride crashes. The Committee duties include the following: a. Gathering information as necessary to discuss issues presented by the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). b. Deliberating on issues relevant to safety regulations related to underride crashes and fatalities from underride crashes. c. Providing written consensus advice to the Secretary on underride protection to reduce underride crashes and fatalities relating to underride crashes. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 II. Agenda The agenda for the 3rd ACUP meeting on February 8, 2024, will include the following: D Welcome & Call to Order D Overview of Rulemaking Process D Presentations D Discussion a. Rear underride crashes b. Prevention and mitigation technologies c. Committee’s recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation and Committee’s report to Congress D Motions D Public Comment Period D Wrap Up, Assignments, and Adjourn The agenda for the 4th ACUP meeting on March 13, 2024, will include the following: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:14 Jan 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 D Welcome & Call to Order D Presentations D Discussion a. Side underride crashes b. Prevention and mitigation technologies c. Committee’s recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation and Committee’s report to Congress D Motions D Public Comment Period D Wrap Up, Assignments, and Adjourn The agenda for the 5th ACUP meeting on April 24, 2024, will include the following: D Welcome & Call to Order D Presentations D Discussion a. Front override crashes b. Prevention and mitigation technologies c. Committee’s recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation and Committee’s report to Congress D Motions D Public Comment Period D Wrap Up, Assignments, and Adjourn The agenda for the 6th ACUP meeting on May 22, 2024, will include the following: D Welcome & Call to Order D Presentations D Discussion a. Underride data needs b. Committee’s recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation and Committee’s report to Congress D Motions D Public Comment Period D Wrap Up, Assignments, and Adjourn III. Public Participation The meetings will be open to the public. We are committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all participants. Persons with disabilities in need of an accommodation should send a request to the individual in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice no later than one week prior to each meeting. Members of the public wanting to reserve time to speak directly to the Committee during the meeting must submit a request. The request must include the name, contact information (address, phone number, and email address), and organizational affiliation of the individual wishing to address ACUP; it must also include a written copy of prepared remarks and must be forwarded to the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice no later than one week before each meeting. Due to limited availability of public speaking time, some requests may not be granted. Members of the public may also submit written materials, questions, and PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3021 comments to the Committee in advance to the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice no later than one week before each meeting. All advance submissions will be reviewed by the DFO. Advance submissions shall be circulated to ACUP representatives for review prior to the meeting. Advance submissions that become part of the committee deliberations will become part of the official record of the meeting. Authority: The Committee is established as a statutory committee under the authority of section 23011 of IIJA, Pub. L. 117–58 (2021), and established in accordance with the provisions of the FACA, as amended, 5 U.S.C. app. 2. Raymond R. Posten, Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. [FR Doc. 2024–00733 Filed 1–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION Notice of Open Public Hearing U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. ACTION: Notice of open public hearing. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, and report to Congress annually on ‘‘the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.’’ Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will hold a public hearing in Washington, DC on February 1, 2024 on ‘‘Current and Emerging Technologies in U.S.-China Economic and National Security Competition.’’ DATES: The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: Members of the public will be able to attend in person at a location TBD or view a live webcast via the Commission’s website at www.uscc.gov. Visit the Commission’s website for updates to the hearing location or possible changes to the hearing schedule. Reservations are not required to view the hearing online or in person. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public seeking further information concerning the hearing should contact Jameson Cunningham, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 602, Washington, DC 20001; telephone: 202– 624–1496, or via email at jcunningham@ SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 3022 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 17, 2024 / Notices uscc.gov. Reservations are not required to attend the hearing. ADA Accessibility: For questions about the accessibility of the event or to request an accommodation, please contact Jameson Cunningham via email at jcunningham@uscc.gov. Requests for an accommodation should be made as soon as possible, and at least five business days prior to the event. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: This is the first public hearing the Commission will hold during its 2024 reporting cycle. The hearing will first examine national security risks created by the sale of Chinese information technology hardware and software products in the United States as well as potential tools to regulate their use. Next, the hearing will examine China’s research relating to the military applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum information science, and the recent advances it has made in these technologies. Finally, the hearing will examine China’s progress in several emerging technologies at the forefront of U.S.-China competition, including the commercial applications of AI, biotechnology, and battery technology. The hearing will be co-chaired by Commissioner Michael Wessel and Commissioner Jacob Helberg. Any interested party may file a written statement by February 1, 2024 by transmitting to the contact above. A portion of the hearing will include a question and answer period between the Commissioners and the witnesses. Authority: Congress created the U.S.China Economic and Security Review Commission in 2000 in the National Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 106– 398), as amended by Division P of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108–7), as amended by Public Law 109–108 (November 22, 2005), as amended by Public Law 113–291 (December 19, 2014). Dated: January 11, 2024. Christopher P. Fioravante, Director of Operations and Administration, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 [FR Doc. 2024–00749 Filed 1–16–24; 8:45 am] This meeting will be accessible via conference call and via Zoom Meeting and Screenshare. Any interested person may call (i) 1–929– 205–6099 (U.S. Toll) or 1–669–900– 6833 (U.S. Toll), Meeting ID: 997 6914 3647, to listen and participate in this meeting. The website to participate via Zoom Meeting and Screenshare is https://kellen.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJ0qceCpqjgsHt MsNZs9QvcOAmnQC4sbAjfv. STATUS: This meeting will be open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors (the ‘‘Board’’) will continue its work in developing and implementing the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement. The subject matter of this meeting will include: report on any relevant agency activity, including the status of the FMCSA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the 2025 UCR Fee Rulemaking and its publication in the Federal Register. Proposed Agenda VI. UCR Chief Legal Officer’s Report— UCR Chief Legal Officer PLACE: I. Welcome and Call to Order—UCR Board Chair The UCR Board Chair will welcome attendees, call the meeting to order, call roll for the Board, confirm the presence of a quorum, and facilitate selfintroductions. II. Verification of Publication of Meeting Notice—UCR Executive Director The UCR Executive Director will verify publication of the meeting notice on the UCR website and distribution to the UCR contact list via email, followed by subsequent publication of the notice in the Federal Register. For Discussion and Possible Board Action For Discussion and Possible Board Action The proposed Agenda will be reviewed. The Board will consider action to adopt. An engagement letter between the UCR Plan and the Bradley Arant law firm will be presented to the Board for consideration and approval. The engagement letter covers the legal services performed by Alex Leath, in his capacity as the Chief Legal Officer of the UCR Plan, and the Bradley Arant law firm in support of the Chief Legal Officer’s activities. These legal services will be performed on behalf of the UCR Plan during calendar year 2024. The presentation will include the scope of the engagement as well as the amount budgeted to defray the estimated fees and expenses. Ground Rules ➢ Board actions taken only in designated areas on the agenda. IV. Approval of Minutes of the December 7, 2023 UCR Board Meeting—UCR Board Chair UNIFIED CARRIER REGISTRATION PLAN Draft Minutes from the December 7, 2023, UCR Board meeting will be reviewed. The Board will consider action to approve. Sunshine Act Meetings V. Report of FMCSA—FMCSA Representative January 18, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will provide a 18:14 Jan 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 The UCR Chief Legal Officer will report on his activities as Chief Legal Officer of the UCR Plan since the last Board of Directors meeting including, among other things, his efforts to protect the intellectual property assets of the UCR Plan including the issuance of cease-and-desist letters regarding alleged trademark infringement, possible Digital Millennium Copyright Act violations, the initiation of domain name dispute resolution proceedings and the issuance of trademark licenses to participating states. III. Review and Approval of Board Agenda—UCR Board Chair For Discussion and Possible Board Action VerDate Sep<11>2014 The UCR Board Chair and UCR Executive Director will lead a discussion on current and possible future UCR outreach to Canadian and Mexican carriers operating in the United States. Discussion will include the form and cost of current outreach efforts to these motor carriers and the form and cost of additional possible outreach. VII. 2024 Engagement Letter Between the UCR Plan and the Bradley Arant Law Firm—UCR Executive Director and UCR Board Chair BILLING CODE 1137–00–P TIME AND DATE: VI. Discussion of UCR Outreach to Canadian and Mexican Carriers Operating in the United States—UCR Board Chair and UCR Executive Director PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 VIII. Subcommittee Reports Audit Subcommittee—UCR Audit Subcommittee Chair No report. E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3021-3022]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00749]


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U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION


Notice of Open Public Hearing

AGENCY: U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

ACTION: Notice of open public hearing.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.-
China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is 
mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, and report to Congress 
annually on ``the national security implications of the economic 
relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of 
China.'' Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will hold a public 
hearing in Washington, DC on February 1, 2024 on ``Current and Emerging 
Technologies in U.S.-China Economic and National Security 
Competition.''

DATES: The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 9:30 
a.m.

ADDRESSES: Members of the public will be able to attend in person at a 
location TBD or view a live webcast via the Commission's website at 
www.uscc.gov. Visit the Commission's website for updates to the hearing 
location or possible changes to the hearing schedule. Reservations are 
not required to view the hearing online or in person.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public seeking 
further information concerning the hearing should contact Jameson 
Cunningham, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 602, Washington, DC 
20001; telephone: 202-624-1496, or via email at jcunningham@

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uscc.gov. Reservations are not required to attend the hearing.
    ADA Accessibility: For questions about the accessibility of the 
event or to request an accommodation, please contact Jameson Cunningham 
via email at [email protected]. Requests for an accommodation should 
be made as soon as possible, and at least five business days prior to 
the event.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: This is the first public hearing the Commission will 
hold during its 2024 reporting cycle. The hearing will first examine 
national security risks created by the sale of Chinese information 
technology hardware and software products in the United States as well 
as potential tools to regulate their use. Next, the hearing will 
examine China's research relating to the military applications of 
artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum information science, and the 
recent advances it has made in these technologies. Finally, the hearing 
will examine China's progress in several emerging technologies at the 
forefront of U.S.-China competition, including the commercial 
applications of AI, bio-technology, and battery technology.
    The hearing will be co-chaired by Commissioner Michael Wessel and 
Commissioner Jacob Helberg. Any interested party may file a written 
statement by February 1, 2024 by transmitting to the contact above. A 
portion of the hearing will include a question and answer period 
between the Commissioners and the witnesses.
    Authority: Congress created the U.S.-China Economic and Security 
Review Commission in 2000 in the National Defense Authorization Act 
(Pub. L. 106-398), as amended by Division P of the Consolidated 
Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108-7), as amended by Public 
Law 109-108 (November 22, 2005), as amended by Public Law 113-291 
(December 19, 2014).

    Dated: January 11, 2024.
Christopher P. Fioravante,
Director of Operations and Administration, U.S.-China Economic and 
Security Review Commission.
[FR Doc. 2024-00749 Filed 1-16-24; 8:45 am]
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