[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 195 (Thursday, October 8, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54182-54183]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-27033]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Harmonization Initiatives
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration and the Joint Aviation
Authorities will convene a meeting 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 meeting will be held on October 27 and October 29,
1998, starting at 10 a.m. each day. Written comments are also invited
and must be received on or before October 16, 1998.
ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the French Embassy, 4101
Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20007.
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 a meeting to accept input from
the public on the Harmonization Work Program. The meeting will be held
on October 27 and October 29, 1998 at the French Embassy, 4101
Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC beginning at 10 a.m. each day. The
agenda will include:
October 27, 1998
Review of Action Items from the 1998 Annual Harmonization
Conference General Session--Industry Issues and Concerns
October 29, 1998
FAA/JAA/Transport Canada News of
Interest
General Session--Response to Industry Issues and Concerns
The French Embassy is located directly across from Georgetown
Hospital. There is no metrorail transportation nearby; however, bus
service is available with a stop directly across from the French
Embassy. Taxi service is admitted onto the French Embassy grounds to
drop off passengers, and parking is available in the French Embassy
parking lot.
Individuals wishing to attend and participate in the meeting must
submit name and address information to the person listed under the
title FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT not later than October 16, 1998.
The list of attendees must be submitted to the Embassy in advance of
the meeting.
Participation at the Meeting
The FAA should receive requests from persons who wish to present
oral statements at the public meeting no later than October 16, 1998.
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 during the
meeting; 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
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time allocated to each speaker may be less than the amount of time
requested.
Meeting Procedures
The following procedures are established to facilitate the meeting:
(1) There will be no admission fee or other charge to attend or to
participate in the meeting. The meeting 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 a morning and afternoon break and lunch break.
(3) The meeting may adjourn early if scheduled speakers complete
their statements in less time than currently is scheduled for the
meeting.
(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.
(6) Sign and oral interpretation can be made available at the
meeting, 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
meeting.
(8) The FAA and JAA will review and consider all material presented
by participants at the meeting. 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 meeting 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 meeting is designed to solicit public views and more
complete information on proposed harmonization initiatives. Therefore,
the meeting 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 September 2, 1998.
Brenda D. Courtney,
Manager, Aircraft and Airport Rules Division
[FR Doc. 98-27033 Filed 10-7-98; 8:45 am]
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