[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 2, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 132-133]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-33255]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA)

[Docket No. RSPA-98-4470]


Pipeline Safety: Meetings of Pipeline Safety Advisory Committees

AGENCY: Office of Pipeline Safety, Research and Special Programs 
Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meetings.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. App. 1) notice is given of the following 
meetings of the Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee (TPSSC) 
and the Technical Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards Committee 
(THLPSSC). Both the TPSSC and the THLPSSC are statutorily mandated 
advisory committees that advise the RSPA's Office of Pipeline Safety 
(OPS) on proposed safety standards and other safety policies for 
hazardous liquid and natural gas pipelines. Each committee has an 
authorized membership of 15 persons--five each representing government, 
industry, and the public. The committees typically meet twice a year, 
in May and November. However, the next advisory committee meetings will 
be held on February 6-7, 2001, to allow the committees to review 
several proposed rules early in the year to allow for the timely 
completion of these projects.

ADDRESSES: You may submit written comments by mail or deliver to the 
Dockets Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Room PL-401, 400 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. It is open from 10 a.m. 
to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. You also may 
submit written comments to the docket electronically. To do so, log 
onto the following Internet Web address: http://dms.dot.gov. Click on 
``Help & Information'' for instructions on how to file a document 
electronically. All written comments should identify the docket number 
stated in the heading of this notice. Anyone desiring confirmation of 
mailed comments must include a self-addressed stamped postcard.
    The conference room numbers for this meeting will be posted on the 
OPS web page approximately 15 days before the meeting date at http://ops.dot.gov.

Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities

    For information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact 
Juan Carlos Martinez at (202) 366-1933.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl Whetsel, OPS, (202) 366-4431 or 
Richard Huriaux, OPS, (202) 366-4565, regarding the subject matter of 
this notice.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Tuesday, February 6, 2001, at 9 a.m., the 
Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee (TPSSC) will meet. The 
preliminary agenda includes discussion of the following issues:
    1. Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas (Gas 
Transmission Pipeline).
    2. Revision to Gas Incident/Annual Report Form.
    3. Gas Gathering Line Definition.
    4. Plastic Pipe Data Committee.
    On Tuesday, February 6, 2001, from 1-4 p.m., the TPSSC will be 
joined by members of the Technical Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety 
Standards Committee (THLPSSC) for a joint session. The preliminary 
agenda includes discussion of the following topics:
    1. An Overview of the State of the Pipeline Safety Program 
(including Reauthorization, Inspector General and General Accounting 
Office Reports, and National Transportation Safety Board 
Recommendations, Research and Development Plans).
    2. Drug Testing--Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Vote).
    On Wednesday, February 7, 2001, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m., the joint 
meeting will continue with a demonstration of the National Pipeline 
Mapping System (NPMS). The Committee will also hear a report on 
concepts for community right-to-know reporting.
    The Technical Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards Committee 
will meet on Wednesday afternoon from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. The preliminary 
agenda includes discussion of the following topics:
    1. Producer--Operated Outer Continental Shelf Gas & Hazardous 
Liquid Pipelines that Cross Directly into State Water--Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking (Vote).
    2. Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas for 
Hazardous Liquid Pipelines  500 Miles--Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(Vote).

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    3. Controlling Corrosion on Hazardous Liquid and Carbon Dioxide 
Pipelines--Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Vote).
    4. Advisory on Response Plans Under the Oil Pollution Act.
    All three meetings are open to the public. An opportunity will be 
provided for the public to make short statements on the topics under 
discussion. Anyone wishing to make an oral statement should notify Juan 
Carlos Martinez, Room 7128, Department of Transportation, Nassif 
Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590, telephone 
(202) 366-1933, not later than January 26, 2001, on the topic of the 
statement and the time requested for presentation. The presiding 
officer at each meeting may deny any request to present an oral 
statement and may limit the time of any presentation.

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60102, 60115.

    Issued in Washington, DC on December 22, 2000.
Stacey L. Gerard,
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 00-33255 Filed 12-29-00; 8:45 am]
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