[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 26, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-26496]
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[Federal Register: October 26, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 93
[Docket No. 27664]
The High Density Rule
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: On September 20, 1994, the FAA published a notice of public
meeting in the Federal Register, announcing that public meetings on the
High Density rule would be held in Washington, DC, New York, and
Chicago. On October 11, 1994, the FAA published a notice announcing the
locations of the public meetings in Washington, DC and New York. This
notice announces the location of the Chicago meeting.
DATES: The public meeting in Chicago will be held on November 17, 1994,
from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pursuant to the
September 20, 1994, Notice of public meeting, written comments are also
invited and must be received on or before November 23, 1994.
ADDRESSES: The public meeting in Chicago will be held at the Holiday
Inn O'Hare International, 5440 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018.
Persons unable to attend the meeting may mail their comments in
triplicate to: Federal Aviation Administration, Office of the Chief
Counsel, Rules Docket (AGC-200), Docket No. 27664, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests to present a statement at the Chicago meeting or questions
regarding the logistics of the meeting should be directed to Cindy
Herman, Office of Rulemaking, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,
DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-7627.
Questions concerning the subject matter of the meeting should be
directed to Larry Barry, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of
Aviation Policy, Plans, and Management Analysis, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-3305
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Participation at the Meeting
Pursuant to the September 20, 1994, Notice of public meeting,
requests from persons who wish to present oral statements at the
Chicago public meeting should be received by the FAA no later than
November 1, 1994. Requests received after the date specified above will
be scheduled if there is time available during the meeting. Such
requests should be submitted to Cindy Herman as listed in the section
titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, should include a written
summary of oral remarks to be presented, and should include an estimate
of time needed for the presentation. Requests to present oral
statements may be made on the day of the public meeting during the
registration period, although time constraints may not permit the
accommodation of such requests. The DOT will prepare an agenda of
speakers that will be available at the meeting. The names of those
individuals whose requests to present oral statements are received
after the date specified above may not appear on the written agenda. To
accommodate as many speakers as possible, the amount of time allocated
to each speaker may be less than the amount of time requested.
Background
On September 20, 1994, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of public meeting regarding the High Density Rule (59 FR 48165).
Specifically, the DOT seeks comment on the following key issues:
[1] The economic, environmental, competitive, and operational
aspects of the High Density Rule at the four airports.
[2] The projected air traffic environment.
[3] The process for allocating domestic and international slots.
[4] Access for small communities at High Density Rule airports.
[5] Potential alternatives to the current regulatory scheme at the
High Density Rule airports.
These issues are intended to help focus public comments on areas
that will be useful to the DOT in completing its review of the High
Density Rule. The comments at the meetings need not be limited to these
issues, and the DOT invites comments on any other aspect of the High
Density Rule.
Meeting Procedures
The following meeting procedures, as established in the September
20, 1994, Federal Register are to facilitate the meetings:
(1) There will be no admission fee or other charge to attend or to
participate in the meetings. The meetings will be open to all persons
who are scheduled to present statements or who register on the day of
the meeting (between 10:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.) subject to availability
of space in the meeting rooms. The meetings may adjourn early if
scheduled speakers complete their statements in less time than is
scheduled for the meetings.
(2) 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.
(3) The DOT 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 DOT reserves the right to
exclude some speakers if necessary to present a balance of viewpoints
and issues.
(4) Sign and oral interpretation can be made available at the
meeting, as well as an assistive listening device, if requested 10
calendar days before the meeting.
(5) Representatives of the DOT will preside over the meeting. A
panel of DOT and FAA personnel involved in this issue will be present.
(6) The meeting will be recorded by a court reporter. A transcript
of the meeting and any material accepted by the DOT representatives
during the meeting will be included in the public docket. Any person
who is interested in purchasing a copy of the transcript should contact
the court reporter directly. Additional transcript purchase information
will be available at the meeting.
(7) The DOT will review and consider all material presented by
participants at the meeting. Position papers or material presenting
views or arguments related to the High Density Rule may be accepted at
the discretion of the presiding officer and subsequently placed in the
public docket. The DOT requests that persons participating in the
meeting provide five copies of all materials to be presented for
distribution to the DOT representatives; other copies may be provided
to the audience at the discretion of the participant.
(8) Statements made by DOT representatives are intended to
facilitate discussion of the issues or to clarify issues. Any statement
made during the meeting by a DOT representative is not intended to be,
and should not be construed as, a position of the DOT.
(9) The meetings are designed to solicit public views and more
complete information on the High Density Rule. 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, DOT representatives may ask questions to clarify
a statement and to ensure a complete and accurate record.
Issued in Washington, DC, on October 20, 1994.
Dale E. McDaniel,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Policy, Planning & International
Aviation.
[FR Doc. 94-26496 Filed 10-25-94; 8:45 am]
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