[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 160 (Tuesday, August 19, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44166-44167]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-21955]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Harmonization Initiatives; Meeting

AGENCY: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration 
(FAA).

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 September 11, 1997, starting 
at 9 a.m. Written comments are also invited and must be received on or 
before September 5, 1997.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held in the Washington ``A'' Room 
at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, 
Arlington, Virginia, telephone (703) 418-1234.
    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 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:

Participation at the Meeting

    Requests from persons who wish to present oral statements at the 
public meeting should be received by the FAA no later than September 5, 
1997. 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 an agenda of speakers who 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 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 a 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

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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 August 12, 1997.
Brenda D. Courtney,
Manager, Aircraft and Airport Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 97-21955 Filed 8-18-97; 8:45 am]
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