[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 198 (Thursday, October 14, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55806-55807]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-26799]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Harmonization Initiatives

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration and the Joint Aviation 
Authorities will convene meetings 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 meetings will be held on October 26, 27 and 29, 1999, 
starting at 10:30 a.m. each day. The meetings on simulator initiatives 
may begin earlier. Written comments are invited and must be received on 
or before October 20, 1999.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at Boeing Aircraft 
Corporation, 1200 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA (Rosslyn Metro Stop). 
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 meetings to accept input from 
the public on the Harmonization Work Program. The meetings will be held 
on October 26 and 27 on Simulator Initiatives and October 27 and 29, 
1999, on the remaining harmonization initiatives at Boeing Aircraft 
Corporation, 1200 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. The meetings are 
scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. each date, except the meetings on 
simulator initiatives may begin earlier. The agenda for the meetings 
will include:

October 26-27, 1999
    Simulator Initiatives
October 27, 1999
    Review of Action Items from the 1999 Annual Harmonization 
Conference General Session--Industry Issues and Concerns
October 29, 1999
    FAA/JAA/Transport Canada News of Interest
    General Session--Response to Industry Issues and Concerns

    Individuals wishing to attend and participate in the meetings must 
submit name, address, telephone/fax/email, and citizenship information 
to the person listed under the title FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
not later than October 20, 1999. The list of attendees must be 
submitted to the Boeing Aircraft Corporation in advance of the meeting 
for security reasons and to prepare name badges that must be worn while 
in the building.
    Lodging Arrangements: The Hyatt Arlington Hotel, 1325 Wilson Blvd., 
Arlington, VA 22209, telephone 703-525-1234, is located directly across 
the street from the Boeing Aircraft Corporation. A special lodging rate 
may be obtained by contacting the hotel by electronic mail to the 
following addresses; [email protected] and 
[email protected]. Interested individuals should indicate that 
lodging is for attendance at the FAA/JAA Harmonization Management Team 
Meetings at the Boeing Aircraft Corporation. The Hyatt Arlington has a 
web site at www.arlington.hyatt.com for additional information on the 
hotel and surrounding area.

Participation at the Meetings

    The FAA should receive requests from persons who wish to present 
oral statements at the public meetings no later than October 20, 1999. 
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; 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 time allocated to 
each speaker may be less than the amount of time requested.

Meeting Procedures

    The following procedures are established to facilitate the 
meetings:
    (1) There will be no admission fee or other charge to attend or to 
participate in the meeting. The meetings 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 morning and afternoon breaks and lunch breaks.
    (3) The meetings may adjourn early if scheduled speakers complete 
their statements in less time than currently is scheduled.
    (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.

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    (6) Sign and oral interpretation can be made available at the 
meetings, 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 
meetings.
    (8) The FAA and JAA will review and consider all material presented 
by participants at the meetings. 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 meetings 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 meetings are designed to solicit public views and more 
complete information on proposed harmonization initiatives. 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, panel members may ask questions to clarify a 
statement and to ensure a complete and accurate record.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 7, 1999.
Brenda D. Courtney,
Manager, Aircraft and Airport Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 99-26799 Filed 10-13-99; 8:45 am]
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