81 FR 72670 - Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 203 (October 20, 2016)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 203 (October 20, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-25392 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 203 (Thursday, October 20, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 72670-72672] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-25392] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary [Docket No.: DOT-OST-2016-0203] Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of establishment of the Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation (ACAT) and solicitation of nominations for membership. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), and in accordance with Title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 102-3.65, and following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the ACAT will be established for a 2-year period. It is the policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation to foster the safe deployment of advanced automated and connected vehicle technologies to [[Page 72671]] achieve national goals while also understanding the long term societal and ethical impacts that these technological advancements may impose. Within that context, the objective of this committee is to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation on cross-modal matters relating to the development and deployment of automated vehicles and assess the state of Departmental research, policy and regulatory support within this framework. The committee may convene and determine topics and is assembled around subject areas related to transportation aspects including the safety, mobility, environmental sustainability, maintaining state of good repair, human impact, data use and cybersecurity. The ACAT shall undertake information gathering activities, develop technical advice, and present recommendations to the Secretary to further inform this policy, including--but not limited to--aviation automated navigation systems technologies, unmanned aircraft systems, automated and connected road and transit vehicle technologies, enhanced freight movement technologies, railroad automated technologies, and advanced technology deployment in surface transportation environments. In particular, the ACAT will perform these activities as they may relate to emerging or ``not-yet-conceived'' innovations to ensure DOT is prepared when disruptive technologies emerge and can better manage long term evolution of training and education, regulation, and safety oversight. The ACAT shall consider these topics and areas of application as they alleviate or exacerbate challenges to disabled and disadvantaged populations. Additionally, the establishment of the ACAT is necessary for the Department to carry out its mission and in the public interest. The Committee will operate in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the rules and regulations issued in implementation of that Act. This notice also requests nominations for members of the Committee to ensure a wide range of member candidates and a balanced committee. The Under Secretary for Transportation may also make nominations to the Secretary to ensure balance on the committee. DATES: The deadline for nominations for Committee members must be received on or before November 4, 2016. ADDRESSES: All nomination materials should be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to the attention of John Augustine at (202) 366-0263, or mailed to John Augustine, U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary Office of Policy, Room W84-306, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Any person needing accessibility accommodations should contact John Augustine at (202) 366-0353. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Augustine, U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, Office of Policy, Room W84- 306, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; phone (202) 366- 0353; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Transportation is hereby soliciting nominations for members of the ACAT. The Secretary of Transportation will appoint at least 15 Committee members. Members will be selected with a view toward achieving varied perspectives on automated transportation, including but not limited to (1) modes of transportation; (2) regional representation; (3) relevant policy areas such as safety, labor, and environment; (4) businesses developing automation technologies; and (5) government bodies. Committee members may serve for a term of 2 years or less and may be reappointed for successive terms, with no more than 2 successive terms. The Chair and Vice Chair of the Committee will be appointed by the Secretary from among the selected members, and the Committee is expected to meet approximately two times per year or as necessary. Subcommittees may be formed to address specific automation-related issues. Some Committee members may be appointed as special Government employees and will be subject to certain ethical restrictions, and such members will be required to submit certain information in connection with the appointment process. Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations: Qualified individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by any individual or organization. To be considered for the ACAT, nominators should submit the following information: (1) Name, title, and relevant contact information (including phone, fax, and email address) of the individual requesting consideration; (2) A letter of support from a company, union, trade association, academic or non-profit organization on letterhead containing a brief description why the nominee should be considered for membership; (3) Short biography of nominee including professional and academic credentials; (4) An affirmative statement that the nominee meets all Committee eligibility requirements. Please do not send company, trade association, or organization brochures or any other information. Materials submitted should total two pages or less. Should more information be needed, DOT staff will contact the nominee, obtain information from the nominee's past affiliations, or obtain information from publicly available sources, such as the Internet. Nominations may be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to the attention of John Augustine at (202) 366-0263, or mailed to John Augustine, U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary Office of Policy, Room W84-306, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Nominations must be received before November 4, 2016. Nominees selected for appointment to the Committee will be notified by return email and by a letter of appointment. A selection team comprising representatives from several DOT offices will review the nomination packages. The selection team will make recommendations regarding membership to the Secretary of Transportation based on criteria including (1) professional or academic expertise, experience, and knowledge; (2) stakeholder representation; (3) availability and willingness to serve; and (4) skills working in committees and advisory panels. The Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy will submit a list of recommended candidates to the Secretary of Transportation for review and selection of Committee members. Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure that recommendations to the Secretary take into account the needs of the diverse groups served by DOT, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Please note, however, that federally registered lobbyists and individuals already serving on another Federal advisory committee are ineligible for nomination. [[Page 72672]] Issued in Washington, DC, on October 13, 2016. Blair C. Anderson, Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy. [FR Doc. 2016-25392 Filed 10-19-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-9X-P
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and final assembly for non-ADA- vehicles that may be suitable for No. FAA–2016–9288] by the United
accessible minivans. vanpool use that meet FTA’s Buy States Department of Transportation
FTA Response: With regard to a America final assembly requirement. (DOT) pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5121(d).
manufacturer’s willingness to document Therefore, FTA is providing a Buy FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
its compliance with the audit America waiver of the domestic content Kevin Leary, Standards and Rulemaking
requirements, because today’s Notice requirement for non-ADA-accessible Division, Pipeline and Hazardous
waives the domestic content minivans and vans; final assembly in Materials Safety Administration,
requirement, recipients will not be the U.S. is still required. This waiver is telephone: (202) 366–8553.
obligated to document or audit a limited to contracts entered into on or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
covered vehicle’s domestic components. before September 30, 2019 or until a
However, a recipient still must confirm fully-compliant domestic source Additional Information
a vehicle’s compliance with the other becomes available whichever is earlier. Additional information pertinent to
requirements of 49 CFR part 663, Additionally, FTA is granting Pace a the Order is available through the Office
including conformity to the original bid one-time non-availability waiver of both of the Federal Register Web site (https://
specifications, and compliance with all domestic content and final assembly www.federalregister.gov/public-
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety requirements for the purchase of up to inspection/current).
Standards (FMVSS). 188 Dodge Caravan minivans for its Additional information pertinent to
F. Comments on FTA’s Question vanpool program, as set forth in Pace’s the traveling public is available through
Whether Manufacturers Would Consider original request for a waiver. Pace the DOT Safe Travel Web site (see
Submitting to a Pre-Award and Post- originally sought a waiver for the http://phmsa.dot.gov/safetravel/
Delivery Audit Process That Was procurement of minivans for its vanpool batteries) and through the FAA Pack
Conducted by FTA on Each New Model program in April 2014, after the Safe Web site (see http://www.faa.gov/
Year, as Opposed To Requiring Audits solicitation resulted in no bidders that Go/PackSafe). For additional
for Each Individual Procurement certified compliance with Buy America. information on returning your device to
FTA requested that Pace re-advertise its the manufacturer, please call 1–800–
Commenters were supportive of the
procurement for minivans (IFB 412654), SAMSUNG or 1–800–726–7864. For
concept of annual audits of vehicle
which Pace did in October 2014. The additional information on the recall
models, rather than requiring audits for
October 2014 solicitation also resulted please visit the Consumer Product
each individual procurement. Six
in no bidders who could certify to both Safety Commission’s Web site at
commenters provided input on FTA’s
Buy America requirements. Pace has an www.cpsc.gov.
pre-award and post-delivery audit
immediate need for replacement
process question. None of the Issued in Washington, DC, on October 14,
vehicles for its vanpool program, and
commenters were minivan 2016.
acquisition of these vehicles has been
manufacturers and commenters noted Marie Therese Dominguez,
delayed due to the Buy America waiver
that while they could not speak on Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous
review process. Therefore, FTA also is
behalf of automakers, they supported Materials Safety Administration.
granting Pace a limited waiver of Buy
any policy that would promote more [FR Doc. 2016–25362 Filed 10–19–16; 8:45 am]
America for the purchase up to 188
entrants, more competition, and more
Dodge Caravan minivans for its vanpool BILLING CODE 4910–60–P
options in the procurement of minivans
program pursuant to IFB 412654.
for vanpool purposes.
FTA Response: FTA believes this Ellen Partridge, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
proposal has merit and will take this Chief Counsel.
recommendation into consideration in a [FR Doc. 2016–25370 Filed 10–19–16; 8:45 am] Office of the Secretary
future action that FTA may take to BILLING CODE P [Docket No.: DOT–OST–2016–0203]
address pre-award and post-delivery
audits for minivan procurements. Until Advisory Committee on Automation in
that time, however, recipients procuring DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Transportation
vans with FTA financial assistance must
still conduct pre-award and post- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, U.S.
delivery audits, consistent with the Safety Administration Department of Transportation (DOT).
statutory requirement at 49 U.S.C. ACTION: Notice of establishment of the
[Docket Number PHMSA–2016–0110; Notice
5323(m) and FTA’s implementing Advisory Committee on Automation in
No. 2016–21]
regulation at 49 CFR part 663. Given the Transportation (ACAT) and solicitation
circumstances warranting this waiver, Hazardous Materials: Damaged, of nominations for membership.
the audits will not need to document Defective, Recalled Lithium Cells or
the domestic content of the vehicle for SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 9(a)(2) of
Batteries or Portable Electronic
compliance, but will still need to the Federal Advisory Committee Act
Devices
confirm the place of final assembly. The (FACA), and in accordance with Title
audit will need to document that the AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous 41, Code of Federal Regulations, Section
vehicle conforms to the requirements Materials Safety Administration 102–3.65, and following consultation
outlined in the bid specifications, and (PHMSA), DOT. with the Committee Management
Secretariat, General Services
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complies with the FMVSS. ACTION: Withdrawal of Safety Advisory
Notice No. 2016–18. Administration, notice is hereby given
Conclusion that the ACAT will be established for a
Although no minivans are presently SUMMARY: Safety Advisory Notice 2016– 2-year period.
available in the domestic market that 18 is withdrawn effective at noon (ET) It is the policy of the U.S. Department
meet both the final assembly and on October 15, 2016. At that time, it will of Transportation to foster the safe
domestic content requirements, FTA has be superseded by an Emergency deployment of advanced automated and
identified four non-ADA-accessible Restriction/Prohibition Order [Order connected vehicle technologies to
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2016. comments. obtain a written supervisory no-
Blair C. Anderson, All comments received, including objection letter. In order to obtain a
Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy. attachments and other supporting supervisory no-objection letter, a
[FR Doc. 2016–25392 Filed 10–19–16; 8:45 am] materials, are part of the public record national bank or Federal savings
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Agency Information Collection who are deaf or hard of hearing, TTY, the OCC, such as documentation of
Activities: Information Collection (202) 649–5597, Legislative and customer due diligence, new product
Renewal; Comment Request; Retail Regulatory Activities Division, Office of approvals, and haircuts applied to
Foreign Exchange Transactions the Comptroller of the Currency, 400 7th noncash margins.
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SUMMARY: The OCC, as part of its
that they conduct or sponsor. statement reflecting the financial result
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general public and other Federal customer must provide specific written
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Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
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the Federal Register concerning each written disclosure before opening an
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Transactions.’’
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subject to delay, commenters are Affected Public: Businesses or other monthly statements to each retail forex
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You may personally inspect and retail foreign exchange transactions to and transmits to the counterparty copies
photocopy comments at the OCC, 400 its customers. In order to engage in all statements and written records.
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| Action | Notice of establishment of the Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation (ACAT) and solicitation of nominations for membership. | |
| Dates | The deadline for nominations for Committee members must be received on or before November 4, 2016. | |
| Contact | John Augustine, U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, Office of Policy, Room W84- 306, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; phone (202) 366- 0353; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 72670 |
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