[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 69 (Monday, April 12, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 17713] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-9045] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Amtrak Reform Council; Notice of Meeting
Agency
Amtrak Reform Council.
Action
Notice of meeting.
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Summary
As provided in Section 203 of the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997, the Amtrak Reform Council (ARC) gives notice of a meeting of the Council. The Council seeks comments from state transportation officials and rail freight operators concerning the current and future operation of intercity rail services over the Northeast Corridor (Washington, D.C.--Boston, MA). Opportunity for public comment will be provided. The Council will also take up such additional matters as the Council or its members deem appropriate.
Dates
The meeting is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Monday, April 26, 1999.
Addresses
The meeting will be held in the Hancock Room of the Holiday Inn, Independence Plaza, 4th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA (215-923- 8660). The meeting is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Portions of the meeting may be closed to the public at the discretion of the Council, if proprietary information is to be discussed. Persons wishing to appear before the Council must advise the Executive Director by COB, April 21, 1999, by contacting the person listed below. Persons in need of special arrangements should contact the person listed below.
For Further Information Contact
Deirdre O'Sullivan, Amtrak Reform Council, Room 7105, JM-ARC, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590, or by telephone at (202) 366-0591; FAX: 202-493-2061.
Supplementary Information
The ARC was created by the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 (ARAA), as an independent commission, to evaluate Amtrak's performance, and make recommendations to Amtrak for achieving further cost containment, productivity improvements, and financial reforms. In addition, the ARAA requires: that the ARC monitor cost savings resulting from work rules established under new agreements between Amtrak and its labor unions; that the ARC provide an annual report to Congress that includes an assessment of Amtrak's progress on the resolution of productivity issues; and that after two years the ARC begin to make findings on whether Amtrak can meet certain financial goals and, if not, to notify the President and the Congress. The ARAA provides that the ARC consist of eleven members, including the Secretary of Transportation and ten others nominated by the President or Congressional leaders. Each member is to serve a five year term.
Issued in Washington, D.C., on April 7, 1999. Thomas A. Till, Executive Director. [FR Doc. 99-9045 Filed 4-9-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-06-P