[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 188 (Thursday, September 27, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 49444]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-24250]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


Rapid Response Teams on Airport Security and Aircraft Security

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 
U.S.C., App.), the Secretary of Transportation is establishing two 
Rapid Response Teams on Airport Security and Aircraft Security. Each 
team shall conduct a comprehensive study of and make recommendations 
concerning, improvements in airport security and aircraft security, 
respectively. Each team shall submit a report to the Secretary of 
Transportation by October 1, 2001, and shall terminate 30 days after 
submitting its final report.
    The membership shall consist of employees of the Department of 
Transportation and experts from the private sector. Due to national 
security considerations, under Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), the meetings of each team will be 
closed to the public, and matters discussed are exempt from mandatory 
disclosure under 49 U.S.C. 40119(b).
    For further information, contact David Tochen, Deputy Assistant 
General Counsel, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW., 
Washington, DC 20590, phone number (202) 366-9161.

    Issued on September 20, 2001.
Rosalind A. Knapp,
Acting General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 01-24250 Filed 9-26-01; 8:45 am]
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