[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 114 (Friday, June 12, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 35983]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-12699]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
Notice of Meeting of the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety
AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Transit Advisory
Committee for Safety (TRACS).
DATES: The meeting will be held virtually on July 21-22, 2020. Requests
to attend the meeting must be received no later than July 7, 2020.
Requests for disability accommodations must be received no later than
July 7, 2020. Requests to verbally address the committee during the
meeting must be submitted with a written copy of the remarks to DOT no
later than July 7, 2020. Requests to submit written materials to be
reviewed during the meeting must be received no later than July 7,
2020.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually via an online platform.
Any committee related requests should be sent by email to
TRACS@dot.gov. The virtual meeting's online access link and a detailed
agenda will be provided upon registration They will also be posted on
the TRACS web page at: https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/safety/transit-advisory-committee-safety-tracs one week in
advance of the meeting along with meeting minutes and other TRACS
related information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Henrika Buchanan, TRACS Designated
Federal Officer, Associate Administrator, FTA Office of Transit Safety
and Oversight, (202) 366-1783, Henrika.Buchanan@dot.gov; or Paulina
Orchard, Division Chief, FTA Office of Transit Safety and Oversight,
(202) 366-6153, paulina.orchard@dot.gov; or 1743455654445773786339707861.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: TRACS meetings are normally held in-person.
Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency
and travel advisories, the meeting will be conducted virtually.
I. Background
The Secretary of Transportation created TRACS in accordance with
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C.
App. 2) to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the
Secretary and FTA Administrator on matters relating to the safety of
public transportation systems.
II. Agenda
Welcome Remarks/Introductions
Review of Recommendations: Roadway Worker Protections
Review of Recommendations: Trespass and Suicide Prevention
Review of Recommendations: Employee Safety Reporting
Summary of Deliverables and Public Comments
III. Public Participation
The meeting will be open to the public. Members of the public who
wish to participate are asked to register via email by submitting their
name and affiliation to the email address listed in the ADDRESSES
section.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is committed to providing
equal access to this meeting for all participants. If you need
alternative formats or services because of a disability, such as sign
language, interpretation, or other ancillary aids, please contact the
email listed in the ADDRESSES section.
There will be a total of 60 minutes allotted for oral comments from
members of the public at the meeting. To accommodate as many speakers
as possible, the time for each commenter may be limited. Individuals
wishing to reserve speaking time during the meeting must submit a
request at the time of registration, to include the individual's name,
address, and organizational affiliation to the email address listed in
the ADDRESSES section.
Written comments for consideration by TRACS during the meeting must
be submitted no later than the deadline listed in the DATES section, to
ensure transmission to TRACS members prior to the meeting. Comments
received after that date will be distributed to the members but may not
be reviewed prior to the meeting.
Issued in Washington, DC.
K. Jane Williams,
Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2020-12699 Filed 6-11-20; 8:45 am]
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