[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 198 (Thursday, October 14, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55806-55807]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-26799]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Harmonization Initiatives
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration and the Joint Aviation
Authorities will convene meetings to accept input from the public on
the Harmonization Work Program. The Harmonization Work Program is the
means by which the Federal Aviation Administration and the Joint
Aviation Authorities carry out a commitment to harmonize, to the
maximum extent possible, the rules regarding the operation and
maintenance of civil aircraft, and the standards, practices, and
procedures governing the design materials, workmanship, and
construction of civil aircraft, aircraft engines, and other components.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for the public
to submit input to the Harmonization Work Program. This notice
announces the date, time, location, and procedures for the public
meeting.
DATES: The public meetings will be held on October 26, 27 and 29, 1999,
starting at 10:30 a.m. each day. The meetings on simulator initiatives
may begin earlier. Written comments are invited and must be received on
or before October 20, 1999.
ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at Boeing Aircraft
Corporation, 1200 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA (Rosslyn Metro Stop).
Persons unable to attend the meeting may mail their comments in
triplicate to: Brenda Courtney, Federal Aviation Administration, Office
of Rulemaking, ARM-200, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20591.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests to attend and present a
statement at the meeting or questions regarding the logistics of the
meeting should be directed to Brenda Courtney, Office of Rulemaking,
800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202)
267-3327, telefax (202) 267-5075.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Aviation Administration and the
Joint Aviation Authorities will convene meetings to accept input from
the public on the Harmonization Work Program. The meetings will be held
on October 26 and 27 on Simulator Initiatives and October 27 and 29,
1999, on the remaining harmonization initiatives at Boeing Aircraft
Corporation, 1200 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. The meetings are
scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. each date, except the meetings on
simulator initiatives may begin earlier. The agenda for the meetings
will include:
October 26-27, 1999
Simulator Initiatives
October 27, 1999
Review of Action Items from the 1999 Annual Harmonization
Conference General Session--Industry Issues and Concerns
October 29, 1999
FAA/JAA/Transport Canada News of Interest
General Session--Response to Industry Issues and Concerns
Individuals wishing to attend and participate in the meetings must
submit name, address, telephone/fax/email, and citizenship information
to the person listed under the title FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
not later than October 20, 1999. The list of attendees must be
submitted to the Boeing Aircraft Corporation in advance of the meeting
for security reasons and to prepare name badges that must be worn while
in the building.
Lodging Arrangements: The Hyatt Arlington Hotel, 1325 Wilson Blvd.,
Arlington, VA 22209, telephone 703-525-1234, is located directly across
the street from the Boeing Aircraft Corporation. A special lodging rate
may be obtained by contacting the hotel by electronic mail to the
following addresses; [email protected] and
[email protected]. Interested individuals should indicate that
lodging is for attendance at the FAA/JAA Harmonization Management Team
Meetings at the Boeing Aircraft Corporation. The Hyatt Arlington has a
web site at www.arlington.hyatt.com for additional information on the
hotel and surrounding area.
Participation at the Meetings
The FAA should receive requests from persons who wish to present
oral statements at the public meetings no later than October 20, 1999.
Such requests should be submitted to Brenda Courtney as listed in the
section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT and should include a
written summary of oral remarks to be presented, and an estimate of
time needed for the presentation. Requests received after the date
specified above will be scheduled if time is available; however, the
name of those individuals may not appear on the written agenda.
The FAA will prepare a final agenda of speakers, which will be
available at the meeting. Every effort will be made to accommodate as
many speakers as possible. In addition, the amount of time allocated to
each speaker may be less than the amount of time requested.
Meeting Procedures
The following procedures are established to facilitate the
meetings:
(1) There will be no admission fee or other charge to attend or to
participate in the meeting. The meetings will be open to all persons
who have requested in advance to present statements or who register on
the day of the meeting subject to availability of space in the meeting
room.
(2) There will be morning and afternoon breaks and lunch breaks.
(3) The meetings may adjourn early if scheduled speakers complete
their statements in less time than currently is scheduled.
(4) An individual, whether speaking in a personal or a
representative capacity on behalf of an organization, may be limited to
a 10-minute statement. If possible, we will notify the speaker if
additional time is available.
(5) The FAA will try to accommodate all speakers. If the available
time does not permit this, speakers generally will be scheduled on a
first-come-first-served basis. However, the FAA reserves the right to
exclude some speakers if necessary to present a balance of viewpoints
and issues.
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(6) Sign and oral interpretation can be made available at the
meetings, as well as an assistive listening device, if requested at the
above number listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT at least 10
calendar days before the meeting.
(7) Representatives of the FAA and JAA will preside over the
meetings.
(8) The FAA and JAA will review and consider all material presented
by participants at the meetings. Position papers or material presenting
views or information related to proposed harmonization initiatives may
be accepted at the discretion of the FAA and JAA presiding officers.
The FAA requests that persons participating in the meetings provide
five (5) copies of all materials to be presented for distribution to
the panel members; other copies may be provided to the audience at the
discretion of the participant.
(9) Statements made by members of the meeting panel are intended to
facilitate discussion of the issues or to clarify issues. Any statement
made during the meeting by a member of the panel is not intended to be,
and should not be construed as, a position of the FAA or JAA.
(10) The meetings are designed to solicit public views and more
complete information on proposed harmonization initiatives. Therefore,
the meetings will be conducted in an informal and nonadversarial
manner. No individual will be subject to cross-examination by any other
participant; however, panel members may ask questions to clarify a
statement and to ensure a complete and accurate record.
Issued in Washington, DC, on October 7, 1999.
Brenda D. Courtney,
Manager, Aircraft and Airport Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 99-26799 Filed 10-13-99; 8:45 am]
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