83 FR 30815 - Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC); Public Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 126 (June 29, 2018)

Page Range		30815-30816
FR Document		2018-14029

FMCSA announces that its MCSAC will meet on Monday and Tuesday, July 30-31, 2018.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 126 (Friday, June 29, 2018)

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2006-26367]


Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC); Public Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that its MCSAC will meet on Monday and 
Tuesday, July 30-31, 2018.

DATES: The meeting will be held Monday-Tuesday, July 30-31, 2018, from 
9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Oklahoma City Rooms A, B, and C, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE, Washington, DC 20590. Copies of the MCSAC Task Statements and an 
agenda for the entire meeting will be made available in advance of the 
meeting at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mcsac.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Shannon L. Watson, Senior Advisor 
to the Associate Administrator for Policy, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, at (202) 385-2395, 
or via email at [email protected].
    Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For information on 
facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request 
special assistance at the meeting, contact Ms. Watson by Wednesday, 
July 18, 2018.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

Purpose of the Committee

    MCSAC was established to provide FMCSA with advice and 
recommendations on motor carrier safety programs and motor carrier 
safety regulations. MCSAC is composed of up to 20 voting 
representatives from safety advocacy, safety enforcement, labor, and 
industry stakeholders of motor carrier safety. The diversity of the 
Committee ensures the requisite range of views and expertise necessary 
to discharge its responsibilities. The Committee operates as a 
discretionary committee under the authority of the U.S. Department of 
Transportation (DOT), established in accordance with the provisions of 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. 
See FMCSA's MCSAC website for additional information about the 
committee's activities at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mcsac.

Meeting Agenda

    The MCSAC will complete its deliberations from June 2017 and 
provide recommendations to the Agency concerning automated driving 
systems (ADS)-equipped commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), the 
development of the Agency's fiscal year (FY) 2018-2022 strategic plan, 
and the review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) 
to identify potential opportunities to reduce regulatory burdens while 
ensuring that Federal safety programs continue to achieve safety 
outcomes.

Task 17-1: Automated Driving Systems Equipped CMVs

    On September 12, 2017, the Department published the Automated 
Driving Systems (ADS): A Vision for Safety 2.0. (Publication No. DOT HS 
812-442, https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/documents/13069a-ads2.0_090617_v9a_tag.pdf) (the Voluntary Guidance). On March 1, 
2018, the Secretary convened an Automated Vehicle summit, which 
included a Public Listening Summit on Automated Vehicles Policy to seek 
input on Automated Vehicles 3.0 (https://www.transportation.gov/AV/avsummit). Automated driving systems (ADS) equipped CMVs are those in 
which the vehicle can take full control of the

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driving tasks in at least some circumstances. ADS hold enormous 
potential benefits for safety, mobility, and the efficiency of our 
transportation system.
    The Voluntary Guidance adopts the SAE International (SAE) published 
Standard J3016, ``Taxonomy and Definitions for Terms Related to On-Road 
Motor Vehicle Automated Driving Systems'' definitions for levels of 
automation. The SAE definitions divide vehicles into levels based on 
``who does what, when.'' Generally:
     SAE Level 0, No Driving Automation; the driver performs 
all driving tasks.
     SAE Level 1, Driver Assistance; the vehicle is controlled 
by the driver but some driving assist features may be included in the 
vehicle design. SAE Level 2, Partial Driving Automation; the vehicle 
has combined automated functions, like acceleration and steering, but 
the driver must remain engaged with the driving task and monitor the 
environment at all times.
     SAE Level 3, Conditional Driving Automation; the driver is 
a necessity but is not required to monitor the environment. The driver 
must be ready to take control of the vehicle at all times with notice. 
SAE Level 4, High Driving Automation; the vehicle can perform all 
driving functions under certain conditions. The driver may have the 
option to control the vehicle. SAE Level 5, Full Driving Automation; 
the vehicle can perform all driving functions under all conditions.
    Using the SAE levels described above, the Department draws a 
distinction between Levels 0-2 and 3-5 based on whether the human 
driver or the automated system is primarily responsible for monitoring 
the driving environment. The term ``automated vehicle systems'' 
represents SAE Levels 3-5 vehicles that are responsible for monitoring 
the driving environment. For this task, the Agency's primary focus is 
SAE Levels 3-5 ADS, as delineated in its Federal Register notice of 
March 26, 2018, Request for Comments Concerning FMCSRs Which May Be a 
Barrier to the Safe Testing and Deployment of ADS-Equipped CMVs on 
Public Roads (https://federalregister.gov/d/2018-05788). The comment 
period closed on May 10, 2018.
    Public discussions regarding ADS have become more prominent in 
recent months as developers continue efforts to demonstrate and test 
the viability of advanced driver assistance systems on large commercial 
vehicles. FMCSA encourages the development of these advanced safety 
technologies for use on commercial vehicles, while recognizing the need 
to work with the States to ensure that, from an operations standpoint, 
all testing and use of these advanced safety systems is conducted in a 
manner that ensures the safe operation of ADS-equipped CMVs.
    FMCSA tasked the MCSAC in June 2017 with providing recommendations 
regarding the framework for considering temporary exemptions that 
entities may seek to operate an ADS-equipped CMV on a public roadway.

Task 17-2: FY 2018-2022 Strategic Plan

    FMCSA is drafting a new strategic plan for release in 2018. The new 
strategic plan will provide a high-level overview of our mission, 
vision, strategic goals and outlook for FY2018-2022 based on 
Department's goals for the next several years. The Department released 
its Strategic Plan for FY 2018-2022 in February 2018 (https://www.transportation.gov/dot-strategic-plan). The MCSAC has been tasked 
with providing feedback on the current FMCSA strategic goals and 
objectives and recommendations for additional goals, objectives, 
programs, and initiatives that the members believe should be 
highlighted in the next strategic plan to align with DOT's plan.

Task 17-3: Regulatory Review

    In June 2017, FMCSA tasked the MCSAC with providing recommendations 
to the Agency concerning implementation of Executive Orders 13771, 
``Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs'' (82 FR 9339, 
February 3, 2017) and 13777, ``Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda'' 
(82 FR 12285, March 1, 2017). The Agency requests that the MCSAC 
identify regulations that it believes to be (1) outdated, unnecessary, 
or ineffective or (2) impose costs that exceed benefits. The MCSAC's 
recommendations would be based on the members' understanding of the 
regulatory requirements, how the rules have been implemented by the 
industry and enforcement officials, and crash, injury, and fatality 
data. FMCSA will provide technical assistance to the MCSAC members, as 
needed.

II. Meeting Participation

    The meeting will be open to the public for its entirety. Oral 
comments from the public will be heard throughout the meeting, at the 
discretion of the MCSAC chairman and designated federal officer. 
Members of the public may submit written comments on the topics to be 
considered during the meeting by Wednesday, July 18, 2018, to Federal 
Docket Management System (FDMC) Docket Number FMCSA-2006-26367 using 
any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 
20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12-140, Washington, DC, between 
9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

    Issued on: June 21, 2018.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
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DATES: Comments on this petition must Issued in Washington, DC, on June 22, Services for Individuals with
identify the petition docket number and 2018. Disabilities: For information on facilities
must be received on or before July 13, Lirio Liu, or services for individuals with
2018. Executive Director, Office of Rulemaking. disabilities or to request special
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified Petition for Exemption assistance at the meeting, contact Ms.
by docket number FAA–2017–1065 Watson by Wednesday, July 18, 2018.
Docket No.: FAA–2017–1065. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
using any of the following methods: Petitioner: FlightScan Corporation.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Section(s) of 14 CFR Affected: I. Background
http://www.regulations.gov and follow §§ 45.23(b); 45.29(b)(3); 91.9(b);
the online instructions for sending your 91.105(a)(2), (b); 91.107; 91.109; Purpose of the Committee
comments electronically. 91.113(b); 91.119; 91.121; 91.203; MCSAC was established to provide
• Mail: Send comments to Docket 91.205(b)(13), (14), (15) & (17); 91.207. FMCSA with advice and
Operations, M–30, U.S. Department of Description of Relief Sought: The recommendations on motor carrier
Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey petitioner is requesting relief in order to safety programs and motor carrier safety
Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West operate the Schiebel CAMCOPTER S– regulations. MCSAC is composed of up
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 100, a medium risk (ICAO Risk Class III) to 20 voting representatives from safety
20590–0001. vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) advocacy, safety enforcement, labor, and
• Hand Delivery or Courier: Take Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), with industry stakeholders of motor carrier
comments to Docket Operations in a maximum takeoff weight of 440 safety. The diversity of the Committee
Room W12–140 of the West Building pounds. The requested operation would ensures the requisite range of views and
Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey allow the petitioner to provide expertise necessary to discharge its
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 commercial aerial monitoring during the responsibilities. The Committee
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through day of critical national infrastructure operates as a discretionary committee
Friday, except federal holidays. beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) under the authority of the U.S.
in the United States, as stipulated in Department of Transportation (DOT),
• Fax: Fax comments to Docket
section 2210 of the FAA Extension, established in accordance with the
Operations at 202–493–2251.
Safety, and Security Act of 2016. provisions of the Federal Advisory
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5
[FR Doc. 2018–13973 Filed 6–28–18; 8:45 am]
553(c), DOT solicits comments from the U.S.C. App. 2. See FMCSA’s MCSAC
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public to better inform its rulemaking website for additional information about
process. DOT posts these comments, the committee’s activities at https://
without edit, including any personal DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mcsac.
information the commenter provides, to
http://www.regulations.gov, as Federal Motor Carrier Safety Meeting Agenda
described in the system of records Administration The MCSAC will complete its
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can deliberations from June 2017 and
be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/ [Docket No. FMCSA–2006–26367]
provide recommendations to the Agency
privacy. Motor Carrier Safety Advisory concerning automated driving systems
Docket: Background documents or Committee (MCSAC); Public Meeting (ADS)-equipped commercial motor
comments received may be read at vehicles (CMVs), the development of the
http://www.regulations.gov at any time. AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Agency’s fiscal year (FY) 2018–2022
Follow the online instructions for Administration (FMCSA), DOT. strategic plan, and the review of the
accessing the docket or go to Docket ACTION: Notice of advisory committee Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Operations in Room W12–140 of the meeting. Regulations (FMCSRs) to identify
West Building Ground Floor at 1200 potential opportunities to reduce
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that its
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, regulatory burdens while ensuring that
MCSAC will meet on Monday and
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Federal safety programs continue to
Tuesday, July 30–31, 2018.
through Friday, except federal holidays. achieve safety outcomes.
DATES: The meeting will be held
Jake
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Monday–Tuesday, July 30–31, 2018, Task 17–1: Automated Driving Systems
Troutman, (202) 683–7788, 800 from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Equipped CMVs
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, Daylight Time (EDT). On September 12, 2017, the
DC 20591. ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held at Department published the Automated
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April the U.S. Department of Transportation, Driving Systems (ADS): A Vision for
12, 2018, the FAA published a notice in Oklahoma City Rooms A, B, and C, 1200 Safety 2.0. (Publication No. DOT HS
the Federal Register seeking comment New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 812–442, https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/
regarding the petition for exemption 20590. Copies of the MCSAC Task nhtsa.dot.gov/files/documents/13069a-
submitted by FlightScan Corporation, Statements and an agenda for the entire ads2.0_090617_v9a_tag.pdf) (the
(83 FR 15892). On May 3, 2018, the meeting will be made available in Voluntary Guidance). On March 1, 2018,
petitioner posted to the docket a revised advance of the meeting at https:// the Secretary convened an Automated
petition that is available to the public www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mcsac. Vehicle summit, which included a
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and not marked proprietary and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Public Listening Summit on Automated
confidential. The FAA is reopening the Shannon L. Watson, Senior Advisor to Vehicles Policy to seek input on
comment period for this revised petition the Associate Administrator for Policy, Automated Vehicles 3.0 (https://
for exemption to provide adequate Federal Motor Carrier Safety www.transportation.gov/AV/avsummit).
opportunity for comment. Administration, U.S. Department of Automated driving systems (ADS)
This notice is published pursuant to Transportation, at (202) 385–2395, or equipped CMVs are those in which the
14 CFR 11.85. via email at mcsac@dot.gov. vehicle can take full control of the

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driving tasks in at least some commercial vehicles, while recognizing Docket Management System (FDMC)
circumstances. ADS hold enormous the need to work with the States to Docket Number FMCSA–2006–26367
potential benefits for safety, mobility, ensure that, from an operations using any of the following methods:
and the efficiency of our transportation standpoint, all testing and use of these • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
system. advanced safety systems is conducted in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
The Voluntary Guidance adopts the a manner that ensures the safe operation online instructions for submitting
SAE International (SAE) published of ADS-equipped CMVs. comments.
Standard J3016, ‘‘Taxonomy and FMCSA tasked the MCSAC in June • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Definitions for Terms Related to On- 2017 with providing recommendations • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
Road Motor Vehicle Automated Driving regarding the framework for considering U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
Systems’’ definitions for levels of temporary exemptions that entities may New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140,
automation. The SAE definitions divide seek to operate an ADS-equipped CMV Washington, DC 20590.
vehicles into levels based on ‘‘who does on a public roadway. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
what, when.’’ Generally: Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
• SAE Level 0, No Driving Task 17–2: FY 2018–2022 Strategic Plan
Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12–
Automation; the driver performs all FMCSA is drafting a new strategic 140, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
driving tasks. plan for release in 2018. The new and 5 p.m., ET Monday through Friday,
• SAE Level 1, Driver Assistance; the strategic plan will provide a high-level except Federal holidays.
vehicle is controlled by the driver but overview of our mission, vision,
Issued on: June 21, 2018.
some driving assist features may be strategic goals and outlook for FY2018–
included in the vehicle design. SAE 2022 based on Department’s goals for Larry W. Minor,
Level 2, Partial Driving Automation; the the next several years. The Department Associate Administrator for Policy.
vehicle has combined automated released its Strategic Plan for FY 2018– [FR Doc. 2018–14029 Filed 6–28–18; 8:45 am]
functions, like acceleration and steering, 2022 in February 2018 (https:// BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
but the driver must remain engaged www.transportation.gov/dot-strategic-
with the driving task and monitor the plan). The MCSAC has been tasked with
environment at all times. providing feedback on the current DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
• SAE Level 3, Conditional Driving FMCSA strategic goals and objectives
Automation; the driver is a necessity but and recommendations for additional Maritime Administration
is not required to monitor the goals, objectives, programs, and [Docket No. MARAD–2018–0104]
environment. The driver must be ready initiatives that the members believe
to take control of the vehicle at all times should be highlighted in the next Requested Administrative Waiver of
with notice. SAE Level 4, High Driving strategic plan to align with DOT’s plan. the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel
Automation; the vehicle can perform all BELLA LUNA; Invitation for Public
driving functions under certain Task 17–3: Regulatory Review Comments
conditions. The driver may have the In June 2017, FMCSA tasked the
option to control the vehicle. SAE Level MCSAC with providing AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT.
5, Full Driving Automation; the vehicle recommendations to the Agency ACTION: Notice.
can perform all driving functions under concerning implementation of Executive
SUMMARY: The Secretary of
all conditions. Orders 13771, ‘‘Reducing Regulation
Using the SAE levels described above, Transportation, as represented by the
and Controlling Regulatory Costs’’ (82
the Department draws a distinction Maritime Administration (MARAD), is
FR 9339, February 3, 2017) and 13777,
between Levels 0–2 and 3–5 based on authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-
‘‘Enforcing the Regulatory Reform
whether the human driver or the build requirement of the coastwise laws
Agenda’’ (82 FR 12285, March 1, 2017).
automated system is primarily under certain circumstances. A request
The Agency requests that the MCSAC
responsible for monitoring the driving for such a waiver has been received by
identify regulations that it believes to be
environment. The term ‘‘automated MARAD. The vessel, and a brief
(1) outdated, unnecessary, or ineffective
vehicle systems’’ represents SAE Levels description of the proposed service, is
or (2) impose costs that exceed benefits.
3–5 vehicles that are responsible for listed below.
The MCSAC’s recommendations would
monitoring the driving environment. be based on the members’ DATES: Submit comments on or before
For this task, the Agency’s primary understanding of the regulatory July 30, 2018.
focus is SAE Levels 3–5 ADS, as requirements, how the rules have been ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to
delineated in its Federal Register notice implemented by the industry and docket number MARAD–2018–0104.
of March 26, 2018, Request for enforcement officials, and crash, injury, Written comments may be submitted by
Comments Concerning FMCSRs Which and fatality data. FMCSA will provide hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk,
May Be a Barrier to the Safe Testing and technical assistance to the MCSAC U.S. Department of Transportation,
Deployment of ADS-Equipped CMVs on members, as needed. Docket Operations, M–30, West
Public Roads (https:// Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
federalregister.gov/d/2018-05788). The II. Meeting Participation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
comment period closed on May 10, The meeting will be open to the Washington, DC 20590. You may also
2018. public for its entirety. Oral comments send comments electronically via the
Public discussions regarding ADS from the public will be heard internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
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have become more prominent in recent throughout the meeting, at the All comments will become part of this
months as developers continue efforts to discretion of the MCSAC chairman and docket and will be available for
demonstrate and test the viability of designated federal officer. Members of inspection and copying at the above
advanced driver assistance systems on the public may submit written address between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00
large commercial vehicles. FMCSA comments on the topics to be p.m., Monday through Friday, except
encourages the development of these considered during the meeting by federal holidays. An electronic version
advanced safety technologies for use on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, to Federal of this document and all documents

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Section		Notices
Action		Notice of advisory committee meeting.
Dates		The meeting will be held Monday-Tuesday, July 30-31, 2018, from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Contact		Ms. Shannon L. Watson, Senior Advisor to the Associate Administrator for Policy, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, at (202) 385-2395, or via email at [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 30815

83 FR 30815 - Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC); Public Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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