[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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