2023-04914. Railroad Safety Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting  

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    AGENCY:

    Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT).

    ACTION:

    Notice of public meeting.

    SUMMARY:

    FRA announces the sixty-fourth meeting of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC), a Federal Advisory Committee that provides advice and recommendations to FRA on railroad safety matters through a consensus process. This special meeting of the RSAC will focus on the events related to the February 3, 2023 freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and include a discussion of potential related safety improvements and possible RSAC tasks and actions.

    DATES:

    The RSAC meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 27, 2023. The meeting will commence at 9:30 a.m. and will adjourn by 4:30 p.m. (all times Eastern Daylight Time). Requests to submit written materials to be reviewed during the meeting must be received by March 17, 2023. Requests for accommodations because of a disability must be received by March 17, 2023.

    ADDRESSES:

    The RSAC meeting will be held at the National Association of Home Builders, located at 1201 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. A final agenda will be posted on the RSAC internet website at https://rsac.fra.dot.gov/​ at least one week in advance of the meeting. Please see the RSAC website for additional information on the committee at https://rsac.fra.dot.gov/​.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Kenton Kilgore, RSAC Designated Federal Officer/RSAC Coordinator, FRA Office of Railroad Safety, (202) 365-3724 or kenton.kilgore@dot.gov. Any committee-related request should be sent to Mr. Kilgore.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), FRA is giving notice of a meeting of the RSAC. The RSAC is composed of 51 voting representatives from 26 member organizations, representing various rail industry perspectives. The diversity of the Committee ensures the requisite range of views and expertise necessary to discharge its responsibilities.

    Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Attendance is on a first-come, first served basis, and is accessible to individuals with disabilities. DOT and FRA are committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please contact Mr. Kenton Kilgore as listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section and submit your request by March 17, 2023. Any member of the public may submit a written statement to the committee at any time. If a member of the public wants the submit written materials to be reviewed by the committee during the meeting, it must be received by March 17, 2023.

    Agenda Summary: This special meeting of the RSAC will focus on the events leading up to, during, and following the February 3, 2023 Norfolk Southern Railway Co. freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as well as suggested safety improvements, and possible RSAC tasks and actions. A detailed agenda for the meeting will be posted on the RSAC internet website at least one week in advance of the meeting. Copies of the minutes of past meetings, along with general information about the committee, are also available on the RSAC internet website at https://rsac.fra.dot.gov/​.

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    Issued in Washington, DC.

    Amitabha Bose,

    Administrator.

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    [FR Doc. 2023-04914 Filed 3-9-23; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4910-06-P

Document Information

Published:
03/10/2023
Department:
Federal Railroad Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice of public meeting.
Document Number:
2023-04914
Dates:
The RSAC meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 27, 2023. The meeting will commence at 9:30 a.m. and will adjourn by 4:30 p.m. (all times Eastern Daylight Time). Requests to submit written materials to be reviewed during the meeting must be received by March 17, 2023. Requests for accommodations because of a disability must be received by March 17, 2023.
Pages:
15116-15116 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. FRA-2000-7257, Notice No. 93
PDF File:
2023-04914.pdf
Supporting Documents:
» U.S. DOT/FRA - September 21, 2006, Railroad Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Documents
» U.S. DOT/FRA - Report - 25th Meeting of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee
» U.S. DOT/FRA - Agenda of the 24th Meeting of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC)
» Almas Temple Club - Advisory Committee Report
» Railroad Safety Advisory Committee - Additional Information
» SOFA Working Group - Findings and Recommendations
» Executive Order 13132: Federalism