80 FR 72143 - National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC) and Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS); Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 222 (November 18, 2015)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 222 (November 18, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-29421 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 222 (Wednesday, November 18, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 72143-72144] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-29421] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0109] National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC) and Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS); Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) ACTION: Meeting Notice--National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council and Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The NHTSA announces meetings of NEMSAC and FICEMS to be held consecutively in the Metropolitan Washington, DC, area. This notice announces the date, time, and location of the meetings, which will be open to the public, as well as opportunities for public input to the NEMSAC and FICEMS. The purpose of NEMSAC, a nationally recognized council of emergency medical services representatives and consumers, is to advise and consult with DOT and the FICEMS on matters relating to emergency medical services (EMS). The purpose of FICEMS is to ensure coordination among Federal agencies supporting EMS and 9-1-1 systems. DATES: The NEMSAC meeting will be held on December 1, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST, and on December 1, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST. A public comment period will take place on December 1, 2015 between 12:15 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. EST and December 2, 2015 between 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. EST. NEMSAC committees will meet in the same location on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Written comments for the NEMSAC from the public must be received no later than November 25, 2015. The FICEMS meeting will be held on December 2, 2015 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST. A public comment period will take place on December 2, [[Page 72144]] 2015 between approximately 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. EST. Written comments for FICEMS from the public must be received no later than November 25, 2015. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Thomas ``Tip'' O'Neill Building, 200 C Street SW. (Corner of 3rd Street and C, SW.--large glass building on the southeast corner), Washington, DC 20201. Lower Level--Willow Conference Room. Attendees should plan to arrive 20 minutes early to accommodate security screening. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gamunu Wijetunge, U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Emergency Medical Services, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., NTI-140, Washington, DC 20590, [email protected] or 202-493-2793. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of these meetings is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.). The NEMSAC is authorized under Section 31108 of the Moving Ahead with Progress in the 21st Century Act of 2012. The FICEMS is authorized under Section 10202 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). Tentative Agenda of the National EMS Advisory Council Meeting The tentative NEMSAC agenda includes the following: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST) (1) Opening Remarks (2) Federal Liaison Update-Reports and Updates from the Departments of Transportation, Homeland Security, and Health & Human Services (3) Disclosure of Conflicts of Interests by Members (4) Overview of New NEMSAC Committees: a. Funding and Reimbursement b. Innovative Practices of EMS Workforce c. Data Integration and Technology d. Patient Care, Quality Improvement and General Safety e. Provider and Community Education f. Ad Hoc Committee on Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (REPLICA) (5) Public Comment Period (12:15 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST) (6) Recess for Day-12:30 p.m. EST NEMSAC Committees Breakout Sessions from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. (on-site and open to the public) Wednesday, December 2, 2015 (9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST) (1) Reconvene and Approval of July 30-31, 2015 Meeting Minutes (9 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. EST) (2) Presentation on ``Fatigue in EMS'' Project-NHTSA (9:10 a.m.-9:30 a.m. EST) (3) NEMSAC Committee Reports/Updates/Discussion (9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. EST) (4) Public Comment Period (10:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST) (5) Next Steps and Adjourn (11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. EST) Tentative Agenda of the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS Meeting Wednesday, December 2, 2015 (12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST) (1) Welcome, Introductions and Opening Remarks from Ed Gabriel, Chair (2) Review and Approval of Executive Summary of August 12, 2015 Meeting (3) NEMSAC Report (John Sinclair, NEMSAC Chair) (4) Technical Working Group (TWG) Committee Reports a. Strategic Planning Implementation Update b. EMS Data Standardization and Exchange c. Preparedness d. Evidence-based Practice and Quality e. Workforce and Veterans Credentialing f. Safety (5) Update from EMS for Children: Performance Measures, Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN), and Funding Opportunities (EMS for Children Staff) (6) Other FICEMS Business (7) Public Comment Period (approximately 3 p.m. EST) (8) Election of 2016 FICEMS Chair and Vice-Chair (9) Next Steps and Adjourn Registration Information: These meetings will be open to the public; however, pre-registration is requested. Individuals wishing to attend must register online no later than November 27, 2015. For NEMSAC please register at: https://www.SignUp4.net/public/ap.aspx?EID=NEMS13E. For FICEMS please register at: https://www.SignUp4.net/public/ap.aspx?EID=FICE11E. For assistance with registration, please contact Gamunu Wijetunge at [email protected] or 202-493-2793. There will not be a teleconference option for these meetings. Public Comment: Members of the public are encouraged to comment directly to the NEMSAC and FICEMS during designated public comment periods. In order to allow as many people as possible to speak, speakers are requested to limit their remarks to 5 minutes. Written comments from members of the public will be distributed to NEMSAC or FICEMS members at the meeting and should reach the NHTSA Office of EMS no later than November 27, 2015. Written comments may be submitted by either one of the following methods: (1) You may submit comments by email: [email protected] or [email protected] or (2) you may submit comments by fax: (202) 366-7149. A final agenda as well as meeting materials will be available to the public online through www.EMS.gov on or before November 27, 2015. Issued on: November 12, 2015. Jeffrey P. Michael, Associate Administrator for Research and Program Development. 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facility near Sacramento International of EPA (40 CFR part 230), Executive public and agency review period for the
Airport. Orders 13609and 11988 on floodplains, project’s Draft EIS/EIR.
The LPA includes a new bridge over 11990 on wetlands, and 12898 on
the American River which will Leslie T. Rogers,
environmental justice, and regulations
accommodate transit, bicycles, and Regional Administrator, Regional IX, Federal
implementing section 106 of the
pedestrians, and include connections to Transit Administration.
National Historic Preservation Act (36
the American River Parkway on the [FR Doc. 2015–29418 Filed 11–17–15; 8:45 am]
CFR part 800), section 7 of the
north and south sides of the river. A Endangered Species Act (50 CFR part BILLING CODE P
design option of the bridge includes a 402), and section 4(f) of the Department
wider bridge cross section to of Transportation Act (23 CFR 774).
accommodate automobiles. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
In addition to the alternatives FTA’s Public and Agency Involvement
described above, the Draft EIS will Procedures National Highway Traffic Safety
examine alignment design options to Administration
respond to new opportunities and Regulations implementing NEPA and [Docket No. NHTSA–2015–0109]
conditions at the Sleep Train Arena site FTA guidance call for public
and at the Sacramento International involvement in the environmental National Emergency Medical Services
Airport. Also, depending on funding review process. In accordance with Advisory Council (NEMSAC) and
availability from various federal and these regulations and guidance, FTA Federal Interagency Committee on
local sources, construction to and RT will: (1) Extend an invitation to Emergency Medical Services
Sacramento International Airport may other federal and non-federal agencies (FICEMS); Notice of Federal Advisory
require one or more phases. Phased and Native American tribes that may Committee Meeting
implementation of the Green Line have an interest in the proposed project
to become participating agencies (any AGENCY: National Highway Traffic
project or minimum operable segments
interested agency that does not receive Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S.
will be considered as part of the Draft
an invitation can notify any of the Department of Transportation (DOT)
EIS.
contact persons listed earlier in this ACTION: Meeting Notice—National
Probable Effects NOI); (2) provide an opportunity for Emergency Medical Services Advisory
The purpose of the EIS is to study, in involvement by participating agencies Council and Federal Interagency
a public setting, the potential effects and and the public to help define the Committee on Emergency Medical
benefits on the physical, human, and purpose and need for a proposed Services
natural environment of implementing project, as well as the range of
the proposed action. The permanent or SUMMARY: The NHTSA announces
alternatives for consideration in the EIS/
long-term effects to be investigated meetings of NEMSAC and FICEMS to be
EIR; and (3) establish a plan for
during this study include effects to held consecutively in the Metropolitan
coordinating public and agency Washington, DC, area. This notice
public parks and recreation lands participation in, and comment on, the
(Section 4(f) Evaluation), traffic and announces the date, time, and location
environmental review process. of the meetings, which will be open to
transportation, land use and
socioeconomic, visual character and With the publication of this NOI, the the public, as well as opportunities for
aesthetics, noise and vibration, scoping process and the public public input to the NEMSAC and
historical and archaeological resources, comment period for the project begins FICEMS. The purpose of NEMSAC, a
community effects, and natural allowing the public to offer input on the nationally recognized council of
resources. Temporary effects during scope of the EIS/EIR until Friday, emergency medical services
construction may include effects to January 15, 2016. Public comments will representatives and consumers, is to
transportation and traffic, air quality, be received through those methods advise and consult with DOT and the
water quality, noise and vibration, explained earlier in this NOI and will be FICEMS on matters relating to
natural resources, and encounters with incorporated into a Scoping Summary emergency medical services (EMS). The
hazardous materials and contaminated Report. The Scoping Summary Report purpose of FICEMS is to ensure
soils. Measures to avoid, minimize, and will detail the scope of the EIS/EIR and coordination among Federal agencies
mitigate adverse impacts will also be the potential environmental effects that supporting EMS and 9–1–1 systems.
identified and evaluated. will be considered during the study DATES: The NEMSAC meeting will be
The analysis during the period. After the completion of the Draft held on December 1, 2015 from 9 a.m.
environmental review process will be EIS/EIR, a public and agency review to 12:30 p.m. EST, and on December 1,
undertaken in conformity with Federal period will allow for input on the Draft 2015 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST. A
environmental laws, regulations, and EIS/EIR and these comments will be public comment period will take place
executive orders applicable to the incorporated into the Final EIS/EIR for on December 1, 2015 between 12:15
proposed project. These requirements this project. In accordance with Section p.m. and 12:30 p.m. EST and December
include, but are not limited to, the 1319 of the Moving Ahead for Progress 2, 2015 between 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.
regulations of the Council on in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (Pub. EST. NEMSAC committees will meet in
Environmental Quality implementing L. 112–114), Accelerated Decision- the same location on Tuesday,
NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500 through making in Environmental Reviews, FTA December 1, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
1508), FTA’s NEPA implementing may consider the use of errata sheets EST. Written comments for the
regulations and procedures (23 CFR part attached to the Draft EIS/EIR in place of NEMSAC from the public must be
771 and 23 U.S.C. 139), the air quality a in place of a traditional Final EIS/EIR received no later than November 25,
transportation conformity regulation of and/or development a single 2015.
the U.S. Environmental Protection environmental decision document that The FICEMS meeting will be held on
Agency (EPA) (40 CFR part 93), consists of a Final EIS/EIR and a Record December 2, 2015 from 12:30 p.m. to
guidelines for disposal of dredged or fill of Decision (ROD), if certain conditions 3:30 p.m. EST. A public comment
material in section 404(b)(1) guidelines exist following the conclusion of the period will take place on December 2,
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2015 between approximately 3 p.m. and Wednesday, December 2, 2015 (9 a.m. to Public Comment: Members of the
3:30 p.m. EST. Written comments for 11:30 a.m. EST) public are encouraged to comment
FICEMS from the public must be (1) Reconvene and Approval of July 30– directly to the NEMSAC and FICEMS
received no later than November 25, 31, 2015 Meeting Minutes (9 a.m.– during designated public comment
2015. 9:30 a.m. EST) periods. In order to allow as many
(2) Presentation on ‘‘Fatigue in EMS’’ people as possible to speak, speakers are
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at requested to limit their remarks to 5
the Thomas ‘‘Tip’’ O’Neill Building, 200 Project–NHTSA (9:10 a.m.–9:30
a.m. EST) minutes. Written comments from
C Street SW. (Corner of 3rd Street and members of the public will be
C, SW.—large glass building on the (3) NEMSAC Committee Reports/
Updates/Discussion (9:30 a.m.– distributed to NEMSAC or FICEMS
southeast corner), Washington, DC members at the meeting and should
20201. Lower Level—Willow 10:45 a.m. EST)
(4) Public Comment Period (10:45 a.m. reach the NHTSA Office of EMS no later
Conference Room. Attendees should than November 27, 2015. Written
to 11 a.m. EST)
plan to arrive 20 minutes early to (5) Next Steps and Adjourn (11 a.m.– comments may be submitted by either
accommodate security screening. 11:30 a.m. EST) one of the following methods: (1) You
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: may submit comments by email:
Gamunu Wijetunge, U.S. Department of Tentative Agenda of the Federal
nemsac@dot.gov or ficems@dot.gov or
Transportation, Office of Emergency Interagency Committee on EMS Meeting
(2) you may submit comments by fax:
Medical Services, 1200 New Jersey Wednesday, December 2, 2015 (12:30 (202) 366–7149.
Avenue SE., NTI–140, Washington, DC p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST) A final agenda as well as meeting
20590, Gamunu.Wijetunge@dot.gov or (1) Welcome, Introductions and materials will be available to the public
202–493–2793. Opening Remarks from Ed Gabriel, online through www.EMS.gov on or
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of Chair before November 27, 2015.
these meetings is given under the (2) Review and Approval of Executive Issued on: November 12, 2015.
Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Summary of August 12, 2015 Jeffrey P. Michael,
Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Meeting Associate Administrator for Research and
App.). The NEMSAC is authorized (3) NEMSAC Report (John Sinclair, Program Development.
under Section 31108 of the Moving NEMSAC Chair) [FR Doc. 2015–29421 Filed 11–17–15; 8:45 am]
Ahead with Progress in the 21st Century (4) Technical Working Group (TWG) BILLING CODE 4910–59–P
Act of 2012. The FICEMS is authorized Committee Reports
under Section 10202 of the Safe, a. Strategic Planning Implementation
Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Update
b. EMS Data Standardization and DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for
Users (SAFETEA–LU). Exchange Office of the Comptroller of the
c. Preparedness
Tentative Agenda of the National EMS d. Evidence-based Practice and Currency
Advisory Council Meeting Quality
e. Workforce and Veterans FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
The tentative NEMSAC agenda
Credentialing
includes the following: f. Safety FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 (9 a.m. to (5) Update from EMS for Children: CORPORATION
12:30 p.m. EST) Performance Measures, Pediatric
Agency Information Collection
Emergency Care Applied Research
(1) Opening Remarks Activities: Submission for OMB
Network (PECARN), and Funding
(2) Federal Liaison Update–Reports and Review; Joint Comment Request
Opportunities (EMS for Children
Updates from the Departments of Staff) AGENCY: Office of the Comptroller of the
Transportation, Homeland Security, (6) Other FICEMS Business Currency (OCC), Treasury; Board of
and Health & Human Services (7) Public Comment Period Governors of the Federal Reserve
(3) Disclosure of Conflicts of Interests by (approximately 3 p.m. EST) System (Board); Federal Deposit
Members (8) Election of 2016 FICEMS Chair and Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
(4) Overview of New NEMSAC Vice-Chair ACTION: Notice of information collection.
Committees: (9) Next Steps and Adjourn
a. Funding and Reimbursement Registration Information: These SUMMARY: In accordance with the
b. Innovative Practices of EMS meetings will be open to the public; requirements of the Paperwork
Workforce however, pre-registration is requested. Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
Individuals wishing to attend must chapter 35), the OCC, the Board, and the
c. Data Integration and Technology
register online no later than November FDIC (collectively, the agencies) may
d. Patient Care, Quality Improvement 27, 2015. For NEMSAC please register not conduct or sponsor, and the
and General Safety at: https://www.SignUp4.net/public/ respondent is not required to respond
e. Provider and Community Education ap.aspx?EID=NEMS13E. For FICEMS to, an information collection unless it
f. Ad Hoc Committee on Recognition please register at: https:// displays a currently valid OMB control
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of EMS Personnel Licensure www.SignUp4.net/public/ number. On July 29, 2015, the agencies,
Interstate Compact (REPLICA) ap.aspx?EID=FICE11E. For assistance under the auspices of the Federal
(5) Public Comment Period (12:15 p.m. with registration, please contact Financial Institutions Examination
to 12:30 p.m. EST) Gamunu Wijetunge at Council (FFIEC), published a notice in
(6) Recess for Day–12:30 p.m. EST Gamunu.Wijetunge@dot.gov or 202– the Federal Register (80 FR 45274) and
NEMSAC Committees Breakout 493–2793. There will not be a requested public comment for 60 days
Sessions from 2 p.m.–5 p.m. (on- teleconference option for these on a proposal to extend, with revision,
site and open to the public) meetings. the Foreign Branch Report of Condition
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| Action | Meeting Notice--National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council and Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services | |
| Dates | The NEMSAC meeting will be held on December 1, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST, and on December 1, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST. A public comment period will take place on December 1, 2015 between 12:15 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. EST and December 2, 2015 between 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. EST. NEMSAC committees will meet in the same location on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Written comments for the NEMSAC from the public must be received no later than November 25, 2015. | |
| Contact | Gamunu Wijetunge, U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Emergency Medical Services, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., NTI-140, Washington, DC 20590, [email protected] or 202-493-2793. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 72143 |
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