Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF); Notice of Public Meeting, 15924-15925 [2024-04612]

Download as PDF 15924 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 44 / Tuesday, March 5, 2024 / Notices complete Privacy Act Statement published in the Federal Register on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this notice, please contact Mr. Jason Carnes, FHWA Transportation Security Coordinator (202) 366–5280, or via email at Jason.Carnes@dot.gov, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Access This document may be viewed online under the docket number noted above through the Federal eRulemaking portal at: www.regulations.gov. Electronic submission and retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. Please follow the online instructions. An electronic copy of this document may also be downloaded from the Office of the Federal Register’s website at: www.FederalRegister.gov and the U.S. Government Publishing Office’s website at: www.GovInfo.gov. All comments received before the close of business on the comment closing date indicated above will be considered and will be available for examination in the docket at the above address. Comments received after the comment closing date will be filed in the docket and will be considered to the extent practicable. In addition to late comments, FHWA will also continue to file relevant information in the docket as it becomes available after the comment period closing date and interested persons should continue to examine the docket for new material. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Background Pursuant to section 11510(b) of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117–58), FHWA is required to develop a tool to assist transportation authorities in identifying, detecting, protecting against, responding to, and recovering from cyber incidents. Safety is the top priority of DOT and FHWA. The FHWA routinely works closely and collaboratively with Federal and State agencies whose primary missions revolve around securing critical transportation infrastructure. The FHWA provides subject matter expertise to those agencies in identifying potential physical and cybersecurity threats and appropriate mitigation efforts. When presented with physical or cybersecurity questions, concerns or incidents from State, local, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Mar 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 Tribal, and Territorial transportation authorities, or other stakeholders, FHWA routinely assists in connecting these entities to security-focused government agencies, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In accordance with BIL, section 11510(b), FHWA is proposing to adopt CISA’s CSET as a voluntary tool that transportation authorities can use to assist in identifying, detecting, protecting against, responding to, and recovering from cyber incidents. The CISA’s cybersecurity mission is to defend and secure cyberspace by leading national efforts to drive national cyber defense, resilience of national critical functions, and a robust technology ecosystem. The FHWA therefore thinks it is appropriate to leverage CISA’s expertise instead of attempting to create a separate and potentially duplicative tool. The CSET, developed by CISA, is a comprehensive software tool designed to assist organizations in assessing their cybersecurity posture and developing structured improvement programs. The CSET helps organizations evaluate their cybersecurity practices, identify vulnerabilities, and prioritize mitigation efforts by providing a systematic approach to assess cybersecurity controls and processes. It offers a range of modules and questionnaires tailored to different critical infrastructure sectors, making it a valuable resource for organizations seeking to enhance their cybersecurity resilience through a well-structured assessment and development program. The CSET is available to the public for download at https://www.cisa.gov/downloading-andinstalling-cset. In proposing to adopt this voluntary tool to assist transportation authorities regarding cyber incidents, FHWA has coordinated with CISA and TSA, and consulted with appropriate stakeholders on the viability and usefulness of the tool. The feedback received confirmed that State agencies currently depend on a diverse array of cybersecurity tools sourced from multiple stakeholders, encompassing both public and private entities. Among these tools, several States choose to employ the CSET, while others customize alternative cybersecurity solutions to align with their distinct mission requirements. In addition, many State departments of transportation employ a variety of tools encompassing intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scanners, and encryption technologies to fortify their cyber defense postures, reflecting the PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 complexity and diversity of their security strategies. The FHWA will continue to partner with other Federal Agencies that have the primary statutory mission to develop security-related cybersecurity tools to ensure highwayrelated equities are considered and incorporated appropriately. Request for Comments The FHWA requests comments regarding the Agency’s proposal to adopt CISA’s CSET as a voluntary tool transportation authorities can use to provide assistance regarding cyber incidents. Further Proceedings After considering public comments in response to this notice, FHWA will publish a notice in the Federal Register adopting a final cybersecurity tool. Authority: Sec. 11510, Pub. L. 117–58, 135 Stat. 592. Shailen P. Bhatt, Administrator, Federal Highway Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–04616 Filed 3–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P 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 Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–3 p.m. ET. Requests for accommodations for a disability must be received by Friday, March 14. Requests to submit written materials for consideration during the meeting must be received no later than Friday, March 14. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be a hybrid meeting, with in-person and virtual access for its entirety. The inperson portion will be held at the MidAmerica Trucking Show (MATS) at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05MRN1.SGM 05MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 44 / Tuesday, March 5, 2024 / Notices 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. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Section 23009 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) (Pub. L. 117– 58) requires the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to establish the TLTF, which was set up in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92– 463 (1972). TLTF will examine the terms, conditions, and equitability of common truck leasing arrangements, particularly as they impact owneroperators 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 Congress. TLTF will work in coordination with the United States Department of Labor. TLTF operates in accordance with FACA under the terms of the TLTF charter, filed February 11, 2022, and amended April 28, 2023, and renewed February 9, 2024. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 II. Agenda • TLTF will begin consideration of Task 24–2: the Impact of Truck Leasing Agreements on the Net Compensation of CMV Drivers, Including Port Drayage Drivers, and Specific Agreements Available to Drayage Drives at Ports Relating to the Clean Truck Program or Similar Programs to Decrease Emissions from Port Operations; • A visit from Brian Stansbury, FMCSA’s Chief Counsel; and • A public comment period that will allow drivers and lessees of CMVs to tell their personal experiences with leases and to present any supporting information they would like to share to assist TLTF in making recommendations on such agreements. III. Public Participation The meeting will be open to the public via in-person attendance and a VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Mar 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 virtual platform. Advance registration via the website (www.fmcsa.dot.gov/tltf) is required by Friday, March 14. 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 Friday, March 14. Oral comments from the public will be heard during designated comment periods from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. ET and 2– 3 p.m. ET at the discretion of the TLTF chair and Designated Federal Officer. To accommodate as many speakers as possible, the time for each commenter will be limited to 2 minutes. 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. 2024–04612 Filed 3–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2000–7257, Notice No. 95] Railroad Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: FRA announces the sixtysixth meeting of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC or Committee), a Federal Advisory Committee that provides advice and recommendations to FRA on railroad safety matters through a consensus process. The meeting’s focus will be potential safety improvements in response to the February 3, 2023, freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. DATES: The RSAC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024. The meeting will commence at 9:30 a.m. and will adjourn by 4:30 p.m. (all times eastern daylight savings time). Requests to submit written materials to be reviewed during the meeting must be received by March 11, 2024. Requests for accommodations because of a SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15925 disability must be received by March 11, 2024. ADDRESSES: The RSAC meeting will be held at the National Association of Home Builders, located at 1201 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. A final agenda will be posted on the RSAC internet website at https:// rsac.fra.dot.gov/ at least one week in advance of the meeting. Please see the RSAC website for additional information on RSAC at https:// rsac.fra.dot.gov/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kenton Kilgore, RSAC Designated Federal Officer/RSAC Coordinator, FRA Office of Railroad Safety, (202) 365– 3724 or kenton.kilgore@dot.gov, for all meeting related inquiries, including requests for alternative formats or services because of a disability, which must be received by March 11, 2024. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463), FRA is publishing notice of a meeting of RSAC. RSAC is composed of 51 voting representatives from 26 member organizations, representing various rail industry perspectives. The diversity of RSAC ensures the requisite range of views and expertise necessary to discharge its responsibilities. Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Attendance is on a first-come, first served basis, and is accessible to individuals with disabilities. DOT and FRA are committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please contact Mr. Kenton Kilgore as listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, and submit your request by March 11, 2024. Any member of the public may submit a written statement to RSAC at any time. To be reviewed by RSAC, a member of the public must submit written materials for receipt by March 11, 2024. Agenda Summary: This meeting of the RSAC will include updates from the working groups for train braking modernization and wayside detectors, which were formed in response to the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern Railway Co. freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Working groups for Confidential Close Call Reporting (C3RS) and roadway worker protection will also report to RSAC on their activity. A detailed agenda for the meeting will be posted on the RSAC internet website at least one week in advance of the meeting. Copies of the minutes of past meetings, along with general information about RSAC, are E:\FR\FM\05MRN1.SGM 05MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 5, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15924-15925]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04612]


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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 Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 10 
a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. ET. Requests for accommodations for a 
disability must be received by Friday, March 14. Requests to submit 
written materials for consideration during the meeting must be received 
no later than Friday, March 14.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be a hybrid meeting, with in-person and 
virtual access for its entirety. The in-person portion will be held at 
the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) at the Kentucky Exposition Center 
in Louisville, KY. 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

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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

    Section 23009 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) (Pub. L. 
117-58) requires the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 
(FMCSA) to establish the TLTF, which was set up in accordance with the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463 (1972). 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 
Congress. TLTF will work in coordination with the United States 
Department of Labor.
    TLTF operates in accordance with FACA under the terms of the TLTF 
charter, filed February 11, 2022, and amended April 28, 2023, and 
renewed February 9, 2024.

II. Agenda

     TLTF will begin consideration of Task 24-2: the Impact of 
Truck Leasing Agreements on the Net Compensation of CMV Drivers, 
Including Port Drayage Drivers, and Specific Agreements Available to 
Drayage Drives at Ports Relating to the Clean Truck Program or Similar 
Programs to Decrease Emissions from Port Operations;
     A visit from Brian Stansbury, FMCSA's Chief Counsel; and
     A public comment period that will allow drivers and 
lessees of CMVs to tell their personal experiences with leases and to 
present any supporting information they would like to share to assist 
TLTF in making recommendations on such agreements.

III. Public Participation

    The meeting will be open to the public via in-person attendance and 
a virtual platform. Advance registration via the website 
(www.fmcsa.dot.gov/tltf) is required by Friday, March 14.
    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 Friday, March 14.
    Oral comments from the public will be heard during designated 
comment periods from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET and 2-3 p.m. ET at the 
discretion of the TLTF chair and Designated Federal Officer. To 
accommodate as many speakers as possible, the time for each commenter 
will be limited to 2 minutes. 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. 2024-04612 Filed 3-4-24; 8:45 am]
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