[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 25, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63907-63908]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-27333]


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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 certification, 
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 the 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 November 28 and November 30, 
2000, starting at 10:30 a.m. each day. Industry comments, presentations 
and proposals must be received on or before November 10, 2000.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the Latham Hotel, 3000 M 
Street, 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. You may also submit your comments to Brenda Courtney by e-mail: 
[email protected] or by facsimile at (202) 267-5075.

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, e-mail: [email protected]; or facsimile at (202) 267-
3327.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and 
the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) will convene a meeting to accept 
input from the public on the Harmonization Work Program. The meeting 
will be held on November 28 and November 30, 2000, at the Latham Hotel, 
3000 M Street, NW., Washington, DC beginning at 10:30 a.m. each day. 
The agenda will include:
November 28, 2000
    Review of Action Items from the March 2000 Public Meeting
    Review of Action Items from the FAA/JAA 17th Annual Conference
    Presentations from the Public
Nobember 30, 2000
    FAA, JAA and Transport Canada News of Interest
    General Session--Response to Industry Issues and Concerns

    The Latham Hotel is located in the Georgetown area of Washington, 
DC. It is approximately 6 blocks from the Foggy Bottom/George 
Washington University Metrorail Stop (blue/orange lines). The hotel is 
approximately 6 miles from Washington Reagan National Airport, 25 miles 
from Dulles International Airport, and 40 miles from Baltimore/
Washington International Airport. Parking is available for $20 per 
night for individuals who will be lodging at the hotel. For those 
individuals who plan to attend the meeting, but will not stay at the 
hotel, parking at the hotel will be $10 per day.
    For hotel reservations at the Latham Hotel, please call (202) 726-
5000 or 1-800-368-5922. Conference attendees should advise the hotel 
that you plan to attend the ``FAA/JAA Harmonization Meeting''. The 
corporate rate offered for those attending the meeting is $129 plus 
14\1/2\ percent sales tax or $147.71 per night for a single room. An 
additional $20 will be charged for double occupancy. Note that there is 
a 24-hour cancellation policy. The hotel will hold a block of rooms at 
this rate until October 26.

Participation at the Meeting

    The FAA should receive requests from persons who wish to present 
oral and written statements at the public meeting no later than 
November 10, 2000. Statements and presentations should be provided on 
diskette or forwarded by e-mail to the person identified under the 
caption FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT to be made part of the official 
minutes of the meeting. Requests to present oral statements received 
after November 10 will be scheduled if time is available during the 
meeting.

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) The meeting may adjourn early if scheduled speakers complete 
their statements in less than the time scheduled for the meeting.
    (3) 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.
    (4) 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.
    (5) Representatives from FAA and JAA will preside over the meeting.
    (6) 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. The FAA requests that 
persons participating in the meeting provide copies of all materials to 
be presented.

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Copies may be provided to the audience at the discretion of the 
participant.
    (7) Statements made by the FAA and JAA are intended to facilitate 
discussion of issues or to clarify issues. Any statement made during 
the meeting by an official is not intended to be, and should not be 
construed as, a position of the FAA or JAA.
    (8) 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 October 18, 2000.
Brenda D. Courtney,
Manager, Aircraft and Airport Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 00-27333 Filed 10-24-00; 8:45 am]
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