Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting, 83086-83087 [2024-23739]

Download as PDF 83086 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 199 / Tuesday, October 15, 2024 / Notices specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this matter. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: General: Ms. Kay McIver by telephone at 202–366–0113, or by email at kay.mciver@dot.gov. Technical: Mr. Zaid Obeidi by telephone at 202–366–5267, or by email at zaid.obeidi@dot.gov. PHMSA received a special permit request from GTN dated March 27, 2024, seeking a waiver from the federal pipeline safety regulations in 49 CFR 192.611 and 192.619, where gas transmission pipeline segments have undergone changes from Class 2 to Class 3 locations. The special permit request is for two segments of GTN’s 36-inch diameter Mainline A natural gas transmission pipeline, approximately 2.075 miles (10,954 feet) in length, in Idaho. This special permit request, if granted, would allow GTN to operate the two segments at the current operating pressure of 911 pounds per square inch gauge by implementing enhanced integrity management procedures in lieu of confirming or revising the maximum allowable operating pressure of the affected segments when there is a class location change under 49 CFR 192.611. The special permit request, proposed special permit with conditions, and draft environmental assessment (DEA) for the above described GTN pipeline segments are available for review and public comment in Docket No. PHMSA– 2024–0055. PHMSA invites interested persons to review and submit comments on the special permit request and DEA in the docket. Please submit comments on any potential safety, environmental, and other relevant considerations implicated by the special permit request. Comments may include relevant data. Before issuing a decision on the special permit request, PHMSA will evaluate all comments received on or before the comment closing date. Comments received after the closing date will be evaluated if it is possible to do so without incurring additional expense or delay. PHMSA will consider each relevant comment it receives in making its decision to grant or deny this special permit request. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issued in Washington, DC, under authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.97. Alan K. Mayberry, Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. [FR Doc. 2024–23765 Filed 10–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Oct 11, 2024 Jkt 265001 [Docket No.: PHMSA–2019–0098] Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Public Meeting Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee (Committee). SUMMARY: The meeting will be held on November 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT. Requests to attend the meeting must be sent by October 23, 2024, to the point of contact identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Persons requesting to speak during the meeting must submit a written copy of their remarks to DOT by October 23, 2024. Requests to submit written materials to be reviewed during the meeting must be received no later than October 23, 2024. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually. Details to access the virtual meeting will be posted on the Committee website located at: https:// www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/ rulemakings/lithium-battery-safetyadvisory-committee. The E-Gov website is located at https:// www.regulations.gov. Mailed written comments intended for the Committee should be sent to Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12– 140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Webb or Aaron Wiener, PHMSA, U.S. Department of Transportation. Telephone: 202–366–8553. Email: lithiumbatteryFACA@dot.gov. Any committee-related request should be sent to the email address listed in this section. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: I. Background The Committee was created under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA, 5 U.S.C. app. 2), in accordance with section 333(d) of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115–254). II. Agenda The meeting agenda will address the following duties of the Committee as PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 specifically outlined in section 333(d) of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018: (a) Facilitate communication among manufacturers of lithium batteries and products containing lithium batteries, air carriers, and the federal government. (b) Discuss the effectiveness and the economic and social impacts of lithium battery transportation regulations. (c) Provide the Secretary of Transportation with information regarding new technologies and transportation safety practices. (d) Provide a forum to discuss Departmental activities related to lithium battery transportation safety. (e) Advise and recommend activities to improve the global enforcement of U.S. regulations and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions relevant to air transportation of lithium batteries, and the effectiveness of those regulations. (f) Provide a forum for feedback on potential positions to be taken by the U.S. at international forums. (g) Guide activities to increase awareness of relevant requirements. (h) Review methods to decrease the risk posed by undeclared hazardous materials. A final agenda will be posted on the Committee website at least 15 days in advance of the meeting. III. Public Participation The meeting will be open to the public. DOT is committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, such as sign language, interpretation, or other ancillary aids, please contact the person(s) listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section no later than October 23, 2024. To accommodate as many speakers as possible, time for each commenter may be limited. There will be five minutes allotted for oral comments from members of the public joining the meeting. Individuals wishing to reserve speaking time during the meeting must submit a request at the time of registration, as well as the name, address, and organizational affiliation of the proposed speaker. If the number of registrants requesting to make statements is greater than can be reasonably accommodated during the meeting, PHMSA may conduct a lottery to determine the speakers. Speakers must submit a written copy of their prepared remarks for inclusion in the meeting records and for circulation to Committee members no later than October 23, 2024. All prepared remarks submitted on time will be accepted and considered as part of the record. Any E:\FR\FM\15OCN1.SGM 15OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 199 / Tuesday, October 15, 2024 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES member of the public may present a written statement to the committee at any time. Copies of the meeting minutes and committee presentations will be available on the Committee website. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 199 (Tuesday, October 15, 2024)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23739]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[Docket No.: PHMSA-2019-0098]


Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Public 
Meeting

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), 
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Lithium Battery Air 
Safety Advisory Committee (Committee).

DATES: The meeting will be held on November 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 
5:00 p.m. EDT. Requests to attend the meeting must be sent by October 
23, 2024, to the point of contact identified in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section. Persons requesting to speak during the 
meeting must submit a written copy of their remarks to DOT by October 
23, 2024. Requests to submit written materials to be reviewed during 
the meeting must be received no later than October 23, 2024.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually. Details to access the 
virtual meeting will be posted on the Committee website located at: 
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/rulemakings/lithium-battery-safety-advisory-committee. The E-Gov website is located at https://www.regulations.gov. Mailed written comments intended for the Committee 
should be sent to Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room 
W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Webb or Aaron Wiener, PHMSA, 
U.S. Department of Transportation. Telephone: 202-366-8553. Email: 
[email protected]. Any committee-related request should be 
sent to the email address listed in this section.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Committee was created under the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA, 5 U.S.C. app. 2), in accordance with section 333(d) of the FAA 
Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-254).

II. Agenda

    The meeting agenda will address the following duties of the 
Committee as specifically outlined in section 333(d) of the FAA 
Reauthorization Act of 2018:
    (a) Facilitate communication among manufacturers of lithium 
batteries and products containing lithium batteries, air carriers, and 
the federal government.
    (b) Discuss the effectiveness and the economic and social impacts 
of lithium battery transportation regulations.
    (c) Provide the Secretary of Transportation with information 
regarding new technologies and transportation safety practices.
    (d) Provide a forum to discuss Departmental activities related to 
lithium battery transportation safety.
    (e) Advise and recommend activities to improve the global 
enforcement of U.S. regulations and the International Civil Aviation 
Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions relevant to air 
transportation of lithium batteries, and the effectiveness of those 
regulations.
    (f) Provide a forum for feedback on potential positions to be taken 
by the U.S. at international forums.
    (g) Guide activities to increase awareness of relevant 
requirements.
    (h) Review methods to decrease the risk posed by undeclared 
hazardous materials.
    A final agenda will be posted on the Committee website at least 15 
days in advance of the meeting.

III. Public Participation

    The meeting will be open to the public. DOT is committed to 
providing equal access to this meeting for all participants. If you 
need alternative formats or services because of a disability, such as 
sign language, interpretation, or other ancillary aids, please contact 
the person(s) listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section no 
later than October 23, 2024. To accommodate as many speakers as 
possible, time for each commenter may be limited. There will be five 
minutes allotted for oral comments from members of the public joining 
the meeting. Individuals wishing to reserve speaking time during the 
meeting must submit a request at the time of registration, as well as 
the name, address, and organizational affiliation of the proposed 
speaker. If the number of registrants requesting to make statements is 
greater than can be reasonably accommodated during the meeting, PHMSA 
may conduct a lottery to determine the speakers. Speakers must submit a 
written copy of their prepared remarks for inclusion in the meeting 
records and for circulation to Committee members no later than October 
23, 2024. All prepared remarks submitted on time will be accepted and 
considered as part of the record. Any

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member of the public may present a written statement to the committee 
at any time. Copies of the meeting minutes and committee presentations 
will be available on the Committee website. Presentations will also be 
posted on the E-Gov website in docket number [PHMSA-2019-0098], within 
30 days following the meeting.
    Written Comments: Persons who wish to submit written comments on 
the meetings may submit them to docket [PHMSA-2019-0098] in the 
following ways:
    1. E-Gov website: This site allows the public to enter comments on 
any Federal Register notice issued by any agency.
    2. Mail: Dockets Management System; U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Dockets Operations, M-30, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    Instructions: Identify the docket number [PHMSA-2019-0098] at the 
beginning of your comments. Note that all comments received will be 
posted without change to the E-Gov website, including any personal 
information provided. Anyone can search the electronic form of all 
comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual 
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf 
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). Therefore, consider 
reviewing DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register 
published on April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477), or view the Privacy Notice 
on the E-Gov website before submitting comments.
    Docket: For docket access or to read background documents or 
comments, go to the E-Gov website at any time or visit the DOT dockets 
facility listed in the ``ADDRESSES'' category, between 9:00 a.m. and 
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    If you wish to receive confirmation of receipt of your written 
comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard with the 
following statement: ``Comments on [PHMSA-2019-0098].'' The docket 
clerk will date stamp the postcard prior to returning it to you via 
U.S. mail.

Privacy Act Statement

    DOT may solicit comments from the public regarding certain general 
notices. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal 
information the commenter provides, to the E-Gov website, as described 
in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS).

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 9, 2024.
William S. Schoonover,
Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024-23739 Filed 10-11-24; 8:45 am]
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