82 FR 36074 - Federal Advisory Committee National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC) and Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS); Notice of Meeting
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 147 (August 2, 2017)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 147 (August 2, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-16186 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 147 (Wednesday, August 2, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 36074-36075] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-16186] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA-2017-0066] Federal Advisory Committee National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC) and Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS); Notice of Meeting AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 August 14, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT, and on August 15, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon EDT. A public comment period will take place on August 14, 2017 between 11:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. EDT and August 15, 2017 between 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. EDT. Some NEMSAC subcommittees will meet in the same location on Monday, August 14, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. Written comments for the NEMSAC from the public must be received no later than August 7, 2017. The FICEMS meeting will be held on August 15, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT. A public comment period will take place on August 15, 2017 between approximately 2:40 and 2:55 p.m. EDT. Written comments for FICEMS from the public must be received no later than August 1, 2017. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street NW., Washington, DC 20036. Attendees should plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early. 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 the NEMSAC meeting 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: [[Page 36075]] Monday, August 14, 2017 (8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. EDT) (1) Opening Remarks/Approval of December 1-2, 2016 Meeting Minutes (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) NEMSAC Committee Updates and Discussion on Pending Advisories a. Innovative Practices of EMS Workforce b. Patient Care, Quality Improvement and General Safety c. Provider and Community Education (5) Public Comment Period (11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. EDT) (6) Recess for Lunch--11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. EDT (7) Reconvene for 3 Special Presentations--1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. EDT (~1/2 hour each) a. Doug Kupas, M.D.--``Lights & Siren Use by EMS: Above All Do No Harm'' b. Daniel Patterson, Ph.D.--``Fatigue in EMS Guidelines'' c. FDA (TBD)--Pharmaceutical/Medication Shortages (8) Discussion on NEMSAC 2015-2017 Report--Review of two year's work As needed, NEMSAC Committees will meet in Breakout Sessions from 4 p.m.-5 p.m.--(on-site and open to the public) Tuesday, August 15, 2017 (8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, EDT) (1) Reconvene and Introductions (8:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m. EDT) (2) Special Comments from Designated Federal Official (DFO), Chair and Vice Chair on last meeting of current 2015-2017 NEMSAC Membership and Update on Application Process for 2017-2019 and estimated timeline for Appointments. (8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. EDT) (3) NEMSAC Committee Reports/Updates/Discussion (9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. EDT) (4) Public Comment Period (10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. EDT) (5) NEMSAC Action on Committee Advisories and NEMSAC 2015-2017 Report (6) NEMSAC Next Steps and Wrap Up, and Adjourn (11:45 a.m.-12 Noon EDT) Tentative Agenda of the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST) (1) Welcome, Introductions and Opening Remarks from Dave Fluty, Chair (2) Review and Approval of Executive Summary of December 2, 2016 Meeting (3) Update from the NEMSAC (Vince Robbins, NEMSAC Chair) (4) EMS Agenda 2050 (5) Anthrax Vaccination for First Responders (6) Opioid Overdose Epidemic Update (7) NEMSIS Update (8) NIH Research Update (9) Technical Working Group (TWG) Committee Reports a. Evidence-based Practice and Quality b. EMS Data Standardization and Exchange c. EMS Systems Integration d. Safety, Education, and Workforce (10) Other Emerging Issues in EMS from Federal Agencies and Agency Updates (11) Public Comment Period (approximately 2:40 p.m. EST) (12) 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 August 7, 2017. For NEMSAC please register at: http://www.cvent.com/d/v5qrzn/4W. For assistance with NEMSAC registration, please contact Susan McHenry at [email protected] or 202-366-6540. For FICEMS please register at: http://www.cvent.com/d/p5qr2s/4W. For assistance with FICEMS 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 August 7, 2017. 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 August 7, 2017. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 35069(c)(2)(A). Issued in Washington, DC, on July 27, 2017. Jeffrey Michael, Associate Administrator, Research and Program Development. [FR Doc. 2017-16186 Filed 8-1-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-59-P
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or any loss of ability to control a CMV.’’ are questions regarding your the public, as well as opportunities for
Since the January 15, 2013 notice, the submission. public input to the NEMSAC and
Agency has published additional To submit your comment online, go to FICEMS. The purpose of NEMSAC, a
notices granting requests from http://www.regulations.gov and in the nationally recognized council of
individuals for exemptions from the search box insert the docket number emergency medical services
regulatory requirement regarding FMCSA–2017–0180 and click the search representatives and consumers, is to
epilepsy found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8). button. When the new screen appears, advise and consult with DOT and the
To be considered for an exemption click on the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’ FICEMS on matters relating to
from the epilepsy prohibition in 49 CFR button on the right hand side of the
emergency medical services (EMS). The
391.41(b)(8), applicants must meet the page. On the new page, enter
purpose of FICEMS is to ensure
criteria in the 2007 recommendations of information required including the
specific section of this document to coordination among Federal agencies
the Agency’s Medical Expert Panel supporting EMS and 9–1–1 systems.
(MEP) (78 FR 3069). which each comment applies, and
provide a reason for each suggestion or DATES: The NEMSAC meeting will be
II. Qualifications of Applicants recommendation. If you submit your held on August 14, 2017 from 8:30 a.m.
Shane A. Brackett comments by mail or hand delivery, to 4:00 p.m. EDT, and on August 15,
submit them in an unbound format, no 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon EDT.
Mr. Brackett, 43, has a diagnosis of larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for
seizure disorder and been seizure-free A public comment period will take
copying and electronic filing. If you place on August 14, 2017 between 11:15
since 1999. He is compliant with taking submit comments by mail and would
his anti-seizure medication. His a.m. and 11:45 a.m. EDT and August 15,
like to know that they reached the
physician states that he is supportive of 2017 between 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
facility, please enclose a stamped, self-
Mr. Brackett receiving an exemption EDT. Some NEMSAC subcommittees
addressed postcard or envelope.
We will consider all comments and will meet in the same location on
Peter Connors Monday, August 14, 2017 from 4 p.m.
materials received during the comment
Mr. Connors, 25, has a diagnosis of period. FMCSA may issue a final to 5 p.m. EDT. Written comments for the
seizure disorder and been seizure-free determination at any time after the close NEMSAC from the public must be
since 2009. He is compliant with taking of the comment period. received no later than August 7, 2017.
his anti-seizure medication. His The FICEMS meeting will be held on
physician states that he is supportive of V. Viewing Comments and Documents
August 15, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00
Mr. Connors receiving an exemption. To view comments, as well as any p.m. EDT. A public comment period
Brian D. Krise documents mentioned in this preamble, will take place on August 15, 2017
go to http://www.regulations.gov and in
Mr. Krise, 43, has a diagnosis of between approximately 2:40 and 2:55
the search box insert the docket number
seizure disorder and been seizure-free p.m. EDT. Written comments for
FMCSA–2017–0180 and click ‘‘Search.’’
since approximately 2002. He is FICEMS from the public must be
Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and
compliant with taking his anti-seizure you will find all documents and received no later than August 1, 2017.
medication. His physician states that he comments related to this notice. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at
is supportive of Mr. Krise receiving an Issued on: July 20, 2017. the Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street
exemption. NW., Washington, DC 20036. Attendees
Larry W. Minor,
Daniel Maben Associate Administrator for Policy. should plan to arrive 10–15 minutes
[FR Doc. 2017–16244 Filed 8–1–17; 8:45 am] early.
Mr. Maben, 49, has a history of head
trauma in 1998 and two subsequent BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
seizures. He has been seizure-free since Gamunu Wijetunge, U.S. Department of
2002. He is compliant with taking anti- Transportation, Office of Emergency
seizure medication. His physician states DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Medical Services, 1200 New Jersey
that he is supportive of Mr. Maben National Highway Traffic Safety Avenue SE., NTI–140, Washington, DC
receiving an exemption. Administration 20590, Gamunu.Wijetunge@dot.gov or
III. Request for Comments [Docket No. NHTSA–2017–0066]
202–493–2793.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of
and 31315, FMCSA requests public Federal Advisory Committee National the NEMSAC meeting is given under the
comment from all interested persons on Emergency Medical Services Advisory Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public
the exemption petitions described in Council (NEMSAC) and Federal Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C.
this notice. We will consider all Interagency Committee on Emergency
App.). The NEMSAC is authorized
comments received before the close of Medical Services (FICEMS); Notice of
under Section 31108 of the Moving
business on the closing date indicated Meeting
Ahead with Progress in the 21st Century
in the DATES section of the notice. AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Act of 2012. The FICEMS is authorized
V. Submitting Comments Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. under Section 10202 of the Safe,
Department of Transportation (DOT). Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
You may submit your comments and
sradovich on DSKBCFCHB2PROD with NOTICES
ACTION: Notice of meeting. Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for
material online or by fax, mail, or hand
Users (SAFETEA–LU).
delivery, but please use only one of SUMMARY: The NHTSA announces
these means. FMCSA recommends that meetings of NEMSAC and FICEMS to be Tentative Agenda of the National EMS
you include your name and a mailing held consecutively in the Metropolitan Advisory Council Meeting
address, an email address, or a phone Washington, DC area. This notice
number in the body of your document announces the date, time, and location The tentative NEMSAC agenda
so that FMCSA can contact you if there of the meetings, which will be open to includes the following:
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Monday, August 14, 2017 (8:30 a.m. to Tentative Agenda of the Federal A final agenda as well as meeting
11:45 a.m. EDT) Interagency Committee on EMS Meeting materials will be available to the public
online through www.EMS.gov on or
(1) Opening Remarks/Approval of Tuesday, August 15, 2017 (1:00 p.m. to
before August 7, 2017.
December 1–2, 2016 Meeting 3:00 p.m. EST)
Minutes Authority: 44 U.S.C. 35069(c)(2)(A).
(1) Welcome, Introductions and
(2) Federal Liaison Update—Reports Opening Remarks from Dave Fluty, Issued in Washington, DC, on July 27,
and Updates from the Departments Chair 2017.
of Transportation, Homeland (2) Review and Approval of Executive Jeffrey Michael,
Security, and Health & Human Summary of December 2, 2016 Associate Administrator, Research and
Services Meeting Program Development.
(3) Disclosure of Conflicts of Interests by (3) Update from the NEMSAC (Vince [FR Doc. 2017–16186 Filed 8–1–17; 8:45 am]
Members Robbins, NEMSAC Chair) BILLING CODE 4910–59–P
(4) EMS Agenda 2050
(4) NEMSAC Committee Updates and
(5) Anthrax Vaccination for First
Discussion on Pending Advisories
Responders
a. Innovative Practices of EMS (6) Opioid Overdose Epidemic Update DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Workforce (7) NEMSIS Update
b. Patient Care, Quality Improvement (8) NIH Research Update Internal Revenue Service
and General Safety (9) Technical Working Group (TWG)
c. Provider and Community Education Committee Reports Open Meeting of the Taxpayer
a. Evidence-based Practice and Advocacy Panel Joint Committee
(5) Public Comment Period (11:15 a.m.
Quality
to 11:45 a.m. EDT) b. EMS Data Standardization and AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
(6) Recess for Lunch—11:45 a.m. to 1:15 Exchange Treasury.
p.m. EDT c. EMS Systems Integration ACTION: Notice of meeting.
(7) Reconvene for 3 Special d. Safety, Education, and Workforce
Presentations—1:15 p.m. to 2:45 (10) Other Emerging Issues in EMS from SUMMARY: An open meeting of the
p.m. EDT (∼1/2 hour each) Federal Agencies and Agency Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Joint
Updates Committee will be conducted. The
a. Doug Kupas, M.D.—‘‘Lights & Siren Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting
Use by EMS: Above All Do No (11) Public Comment Period
(approximately 2:40 p.m. EST) public comments, ideas, and
Harm’’ suggestions on improving customer
(12) Adjourn
b. Daniel Patterson, Ph.D.—‘‘Fatigue service at the Internal Revenue Service.
in EMS Guidelines’’ Registration Information: These
meetings will be open to the public; DATES: The meeting will be held August
c. FDA (TBD)—Pharmaceutical/ however, pre-registration is requested. 22, 2017, and August 23, 2017.
Medication Shortages Individuals wishing to attend must FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(8) Discussion on NEMSAC 2015–2017 register online no later than August 7, Gretchen Swayzer at 1–888–912–1227
Report—Review of two year’s work 2017. For NEMSAC please register at: or 469–801–0769.
As needed, NEMSAC Committees will http://www.cvent.com/d/v5qrzn/4W. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
meet in Breakout Sessions from 4 For assistance with NEMSAC hereby given pursuant to Section
p.m.–5 p.m.—(on-site and open to registration, please contact Susan 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory
the public) McHenry at Susan.McHenry@dot.gov or Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988)
202–366–6540. For FICEMS please that an open meeting of the Taxpayer
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 (8:30 a.m. to
register at: http://www.cvent.com/d/ Advocacy Panel Joint Committee will be
12:00 Noon, EDT)
p5qr2s/4W. For assistance with FICEMS held Tuesday, August 22, 2017 and
(1) Reconvene and Introductions (8:30 registration, please contact Gamunu Wednesday, August 23, 2017, from 8:00
a.m.–8:45 a.m. EDT) Wijetunge at Gamunu.Wijetunge@ a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard
(2) Special Comments from Designated dot.gov or 202–493–2793. There will not Time. The public is invited to make oral
Federal Official (DFO), Chair and be a teleconference option for these comments or submit written statements
Vice Chair on last meeting of meetings. for consideration. Notification of intent
current 2015–2017 NEMSAC Public Comment: Members of the to participate must be made with
Membership and Update on public are encouraged to comment Gretchen Swayzer. For more
Application Process for 2017–2019 directly to the NEMSAC and FICEMS information please contact Gretchen
and estimated timeline for during designated public comment Swayzer at 1–888–912–1227 or 469–
Appointments. (8:45 a.m. to 9:30 periods. In order to allow as many 801–0769, TAP Office, 4050 Alpha Rd,
a.m. EDT) people as possible to speak, speakers are Farmers Branch, TX 75244, or contact
requested to limit their remarks to 5 us at the Web site: http://
(3) NEMSAC Committee Reports/
minutes. Written comments from www.improveirs.org.
Updates/Discussion (9:30 a.m.–
members of the public will be The agenda will include various
10:30 a.m. EDT)
distributed to NEMSAC or FICEMS committee issues for submission to the
(4) Public Comment Period (10:45 a.m. members at the meeting and should
sradovich on DSKBCFCHB2PROD with NOTICES
to 11:15 a.m. EDT) IRS and other TAP related topics. Public
reach the NHTSA Office of EMS no later input is welcomed.
(5) NEMSAC Action on Committee than August 7, 2017. Written comments
Advisories and NEMSAC 2015– may be submitted by either one of the Dated: July 21, 2017.
2017 Report following methods: (1) You may submit Antoinette Ross,
(6) NEMSAC Next Steps and Wrap Up, comments by email: nemsac@dot.gov or Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.
and Adjourn (11:45 a.m.–12 Noon ficems@dot.gov or (2) you may submit [FR Doc. 2017–16014 Filed 8–1–17; 8:45 am]
EDT) comments by fax: (202) 366–7149. BILLING CODE 4830–01–P
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| Dates | The NEMSAC meeting will be held on August 14, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT, and on August 15, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon EDT. A public comment period will take place on August 14, 2017 between 11:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. EDT and August 15, 2017 between 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. EDT. Some NEMSAC subcommittees will meet in the same location on Monday, August 14, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. Written comments for the NEMSAC from the public must be received no later than August 7, 2017. | |
| 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. | |
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