83 FR 49627 - Hazardous Materials: Public Meeting Notice for International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 191 (October 2, 2018)
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 191 (October 2, 2018)
| Page Range | 49627-49628 | |
| FR Document | 2018-21437 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 191 (Tuesday, October 2, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 49627-49628] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-21437] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA-2018-0024; Notice No. 2018-11] Hazardous Materials: Public Meeting Notice for International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), (DOT). ACTION: Notice of public meetings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces that on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, PHMSA will host two public meetings. The first meeting--led by PHMSA-- will solicit public input on current proposals and discuss potential new work items for inclusion in the agenda of the 54th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNSCOE TDG). The second meeting--led by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)--will discuss proposals in preparation for the 36th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS). Time and Location: Both public meetings will be held at DOT Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Conference Center, Washington, DC 20590-0001 on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. PHMSA Public Meeting: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. OSHA Public Meeting: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Registration: DOT requests that attendees pre-register for these meetings by completing the form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XGN8J7X. Attendees may use the same form to [[Page 49628]] pre-register for both meetings. Failure to pre-register may delay access into the DOT Headquarters building. Additionally, if attending in person, please arrive early to allow time for clearing required building security checks. Conference call-in and ``Skype meeting'' capability will be provided for both meetings. Specific information about remote meeting access information will be posted when available at https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/international-program/international-program-overview under ``Upcoming Events''. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Steven Webb or Mr. Aaron Wiener, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC. Telephone: (202) 366-8553. Email: [email protected] or [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PHMSA Public Meeting The primary purpose of PHMSA's meeting is to prepare for the 54th session of the UNSCOE TDG. This session represents the final meeting scheduled for the 2017-2018 biennium. UNSCOE will consider proposals for the 21st Revised Edition of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (Model Regulations), which may be incorporated into relevant domestic, regional, and international regulations from January 1, 2021. Copies of working documents, informal documents, and the meeting agenda may be obtained from the United Nations (UN) Transport Division's website at; https://www.unece.org/trans/main/dgdb/dgsubc3/c32018.html. General topics on the agenda for the UNSCOE TDG meeting include:Explosives and related matters; Listing, classification, and packing; Electric storage systems; Transport of gases; Global harmonization of regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods with the Model Regulations; Guiding principles for the Model Regulations; Cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency; New proposals for amendments to the Model Regulations; Issues relating to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS); and Miscellaneous pending issues. Following the 54th session of the UNSCOE TDG, a copy of the Sub- Committee's report will be available at the UN Transport Division's website at http://www.unece.org/trans/main/dgdb/dgsubc3/c3rep.html. Additional information regarding the UNSCOE TDG and related matters can be found on PHMSA's website at https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/international-program/international-program-overview. OSHA Public Meeting The Federal Register notice and additional detailed information relating to OSHA's public meeting will be available upon publication at www.federalregister.gov. (Docket No. OSHA-2016-0005). OSHA is hosting the meeting in preparation for the 36th session of the UNSCEGHS. It will provide interested groups and individuals with an update on GHS- related issues, as well as solicit input on the development of U.S. Government positions on proposals submitted to the UNSCEGHS. Signed on September 27, 2018 at Washington, DC. William S. Schoonover, Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. [FR Doc. 2018-21437 Filed 10-1-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-60-P
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satisfy the following selection criteria its public toll agencies lack the Given the extensive State DOT and
within 3 years. The selection criteria are capability or resources to take on the FHWA collaboration needed to
set forth (in italics) in Section 1216(b)(4) candidate project, a public-private implement a project under the ISRRPP,
of TEA–21 as amended by Section partnership may well provide a viable FHWA will regularly assess the progress
1411(c)(1) of the FAST Act: alternative. This information should be of each provisionally approved project.
A. The State is unable to reconstruct provided in the Facility Management Should it become evident that the
or rehabilitate the proposed toll facility Plan section of the application. project will not meet the statutory
using existing apportionments. Because F. The State has the authority deadline, FHWA reserves the right to
Federal-aid formula apportionments can required for the project to proceed. The revoke the provisional approval prior to
support municipal bond issues (i.e., lack of such authority has previously the deadline and re-offer the program
GARVEEs), the State must demonstrate prevented provisionally approved slot to other State DOTs.
that toll revenue financing (whether projects from fully satisfying the Issued on: September 24, 2018.
through the TIFIA Program or another program criteria. The FHWA will give Brandye L. Hendrickson,
capital market source) is essential to preference to candidate projects that
raising the needed funds. This Deputy Administrator, Federal Highway
have already obtained statutory Administration.
information should be provided in the authority to toll the candidate project or,
Financial Analysis section of the [FR Doc. 2018–21340 Filed 10–1–18; 8:45 am]
lacking that, demonstrate the likelihood
application. of obtaining the authority to toll the BILLING CODE 4910–22–P
B. The facility has a sufficient candidate project as evidenced by
intensity of use, age, or condition to expressions of support for the project
warrant the collection of tolls. A State DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
from State and local governments,
should use its asset management community interests, and the public. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
process or life cycle planning analysis to The FHWA will also give preference to Safety Administration
support this criterion. This effort should candidate projects that demonstrate the
include conducting a performance gap likelihood of completing the [Docket No. PHMSA–2018–0024; Notice No.
analysis to identify deficiencies 2018–11]
environmental review and permitting
hindering progress toward improving or process under the NEPA within 3 years
preserving the facility and achieving Hazardous Materials: Public Meeting
of provisional approval. This Notice for International Standards on
and sustaining the desired state of good information should be provided in the
repair. The FHWA will give preference the Transport of Dangerous Goods
Facility Management Plan section of the
to a facilities with a greater gap between application. AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous
current/projected and target Materials Safety Administration
performance. This information should F. Requirements for Provisionally (PHMSA), (DOT).
be provided in the Project Description Approved Projects
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
section of the application. Should FHWA provisionally approve
C. The State plan for implementing a candidate project, a State will have 3 SUMMARY: This notice announces that on
tolls on the facility takes into account years from the date the provisional Tuesday, November 13, 2018, PHMSA
the interests of local, regional, and approval is granted in which to: will host two public meetings. The first
Interstate travelers. The FHWA will give • Submit a complete application that meeting—led by PHMSA—will solicit
preference to candidate projects that fully satisfies the eligibility and public input on current proposals and
have already been considered for tolling selection criteria noted above discuss potential new work items for
as a strategy in their State and MPO [1216(b)(6)(A)(i)]. inclusion in the agenda of the 54th
long-range plans, which should also • Complete environmental review session of the United Nations Sub-
take into account the impact of tolling and permitting process under the Committee of Experts on the Transport
on local, regional, and Interstate freight National Environmental Policy Act of of Dangerous Goods (UNSCOE TDG).
movement. This information should be 1969 (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) for The second meeting—led by the
provided in the Facility Management the project [1216(b)(6)(A)(ii)]. Occupational Safety and Health
Plan section of the application. • Execute a toll agreement Administration (OSHA)—will discuss
D. The State plan for reconstruction [1216(b)(6)(A)(iii)]. proposals in preparation for the 36th
or rehabilitation of the facility using toll Further, FHWA may allow for a 1-year session of the United Nations Sub-
revenues is reasonable. A reasonable extension of the provisional approval if Committee of Experts on the Globally
plan will balance the estimated sources the State demonstrates material progress Harmonized System of Classification
and uses of funds in accordance with toward implementation of the project as and Labelling of Chemicals
the requirements on toll revenue use set evidenced by: (UNSCEGHS).
forth in Section 1216(b)(5) of TEA–21. • Substantial progress in completing Time and Location: Both public
Likewise, the estimated cost of the the environmental review and meetings will be held at DOT
candidate project must be matched by a permitting process for the pilot project Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
financial plan that includes traffic and under NEPA [1216(b)(6)(B)(i)]. SE, West Building, Conference Center,
revenue projections sufficient to secure • Funding and financing Washington, DC 20590–0001 on
the needed debt component. This commitments for the project Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
information should be provided in the [1216(b)(6)(B)(ii)]. PHMSA Public Meeting: 9 a.m. to 12
Facility Management Plan section of the • Expressions of support for the p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
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application. project from State and local OSHA Public Meeting: 1 p.m. to 4
E. The State has given preference to governments, community interests, and p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
the use of a public toll agency with the public [1216(b)(6)(B)(iii)]. Registration: DOT requests that
demonstrated capability to build, • Submission of a facility attendees pre-register for these meetings
operate, and maintain a toll expressway management plan as noted under the by completing the form at https://
system meeting criteria for the Interstate eligibility criteria above www.surveymonkey.com/r/XGN8J7X.
System. Should a State determine that [1216(b)(6)(B)(iv)]. Attendees may use the same form to
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pre-register for both meetings. Failure to Following the 54th session of the dial in to listen to the meeting at (866)
pre-register may delay access into the UNSCOE TDG, a copy of the Sub- 564–9287/Access Code: 62956028.
DOT Headquarters building. Committee’s report will be available at Interested persons should call the
Additionally, if attending in person, the UN Transport Division’s website at CCAC HOTLINE at (202) 354–7502 for
please arrive early to allow time for http://www.unece.org/trans/main/dgdb/ the latest update on meeting time and
clearing required building security dgsubc3/c3rep.html. Additional
room location.
checks. information regarding the UNSCOE TDG
Conference call-in and ‘‘Skype and related matters can be found on Any member of the public interested
meeting’’ capability will be provided for PHMSA’s website at https:// in submitting matters for the CCAC’s
both meetings. Specific information www.phmsa.dot.gov/international- consideration is invited to submit them
about remote meeting access program/international-program- by email to info@ccac.gov.
information will be posted when overview. The CCAC advises the Secretary of the
available at https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/ Treasury on any theme or design
OSHA Public Meeting
international-program/international- proposals relating to circulating coinage,
program-overview under ‘‘Upcoming The Federal Register notice and
bullion coinage, Congressional Gold
Events’’. additional detailed information relating
Medals, and national and other medals;
to OSHA’s public meeting will be
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. available upon publication at advises the Secretary of the Treasury
Steven Webb or Mr. Aaron Wiener, www.federalregister.gov. (Docket No. with regard to the events, persons, or
Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, OSHA–2016–0005). OSHA is hosting places to be commemorated by the
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety the meeting in preparation for the 36th issuance of commemorative coins in
Administration, 1200 New Jersey session of the UNSCEGHS. It will each of the five calendar years
Avenue SE, Washington, DC. provide interested groups and succeeding the year in which a
Telephone: (202) 366–8553. Email: individuals with an update on GHS- commemorative coin designation is
steven.webb@dot.gov or aaron.wiener@ related issues, as well as solicit input on made; and makes recommendations
dot.gov. the development of U.S. Government with respect to the mintage level for any
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: positions on proposals submitted to the commemorative coin recommended.
UNSCEGHS. Members of the public interested in
PHMSA Public Meeting
Signed on September 27, 2018 at attending the meeting in person will be
The primary purpose of PHMSA’s Washington, DC. admitted into the meeting room on a
meeting is to prepare for the 54th William S. Schoonover, first-come, first-serve basis as space is
session of the UNSCOE TDG. This limited. Conference Room A&B can
Associate Administrator for Hazardous
session represents the final meeting Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous accommodate up to 50 members of the
scheduled for the 2017–2018 biennium. Materials Safety Administration. public at any one time. In addition, all
UNSCOE will consider proposals for the [FR Doc. 2018–21437 Filed 10–1–18; 8:45 am] persons entering a United States Mint
21st Revised Edition of the United
BILLING CODE 4910–60–P facility must adhere to building security
Nations Recommendations on the
Transport of Dangerous Goods (Model protocol. This means they must consent
Regulations), which may be to the search of their persons and
incorporated into relevant domestic, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY objects in their possession while on
regional, and international regulations government grounds and when they
United States Mint enter and leave the facility, and are
from January 1, 2021. Copies of working
documents, informal documents, and prohibited from bringing into the
Public Meeting of Citizens Coinage
the meeting agenda may be obtained Advisory Committee facility weapons of any type, illegal
from the United Nations (UN) Transport drugs, drug paraphernalia, or
Division’s website at; https:// AGENCY: United States Mint, Department contraband.
www.unece.org/trans/main/dgdb/ of the Treasury. The United States Mint Police Officer
dgsubc3/c32018.html. ACTION: Notification of Citizens Coinage conducting the screening will evaluate
General topics on the agenda for the Advisory Committee October 16, 2018, whether an item may enter into or exit
UNSCOE TDG meeting include: Public Meeting. from a facility based upon federal law,
• Explosives and related matters; SUMMARY: The United States Mint Treasury policy, United States Mint
• Listing, classification, and packing; announces the Citizens Coinage Policy, and local operating procedure;
• Electric storage systems; Advisory Committee (CCAC) public and all prohibited and unauthorized
• Transport of gases; meeting scheduled for October 16, 2018. items will be subject to confiscation and
• Global harmonization of regulations Date: October 16, 2018. disposal.
on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
with the Model Regulations; Location: Second Floor Conference
• Guiding principles for the Model Betty Birdsong, Acting United States
Room, United States Mint, 801 9th
Regulations; Mint Liaison to the CCAC; 801 9th
Street NW, Washington, DC 20220.
• Cooperation with the International Street NW; Washington, DC 20220; or
Subject: Review and discussion of
Atomic Energy Agency; concepts for the 2021 and 2022 Native call 202–354–7200.
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• New proposals for amendments to the American $1 Coins; design concepts for Authority: 31 U.S.C. 5135(b)(8)(C).
Model Regulations; the 2021–2025 American Eagle Dated: September 25, 2018.
• Issues relating to the Globally Platinum Coin series; and candidate
David J. Ryder,
Harmonized System of Classification designs for the 2020 Coast Guard Medal
and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS); and the 2020 Air Force Medal. Director, United States Mint.
and Interested members of the public may [FR Doc. 2018–21335 Filed 10–1–18; 8:45 am]
• Miscellaneous pending issues. either attend the meeting in person or BILLING CODE P
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| Contact | Mr. Steven Webb or Mr. Aaron Wiener, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC. Telephone: (202) 366-8553. Email: [email protected] or [email protected] | |
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