[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 205 (Tuesday, October 23, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53653-53654]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-26665]


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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 
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 27, 2001, starting 
at 1:30 p.m. Industry comments, presentations and proposals must be 
received on or before November 1, 2001.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the Washington Court 
Hotel, 525 New Jersey Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20001. 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 27, 2001, at the Washington Court Hotel, 525 
New Jersey Avenue, NW., Washington, DC beginning at 1:30 p.m. The 
agenda is as follows.

November 27, 2001--Springwood Room

1:30-5 p.m. Welcome, practical arrangements
Authorities News of Interest
Approbation of Minutes (March 2001)
Debrief on action items from  
      March 2001 HMT Meeting
      FAA/JAA 18th Annual Meeting (June 2001)
      OHG and CCHG Meetings
Industry and Public Presentations
Suggestions for 195h FAA/JAA Annual Meeting (June 2002)

    The Washington Court Hotel is located on New Jersey Avenue, NW., 
three blocks from the U.S. Capitol building. Union Station, which 
includes Amtrak (train) and metro rail service (red line), is two 
blocks away. Washington Reagan National airport is a 15-minute ride by 
taxi. For hotel reservations at the Washington Court Hotel, please call 
(202) 628-2100 or fax 1-202-879-7918. Conference attendees should 
advise the hotel that you plan to attend the ``FAA/JAA Meeting''. 
Reservations must be made by Friday, October 26, 2001.

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, 2001. 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

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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. 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 and 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.

    Dated: Issued in Washington, DC, on October 17, 2001.
Brenda D. Courtney,
Manager, Aircraft and Airport Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 01-26665 Filed 10-22-01; 8:45 am]
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