[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 7 (Thursday, January 10, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 1398]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-658]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2001-11055]


Motor Carrier Safety Research and Technology: Second Annual 
Workshop

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting; workshop participation; request for 
comments.

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SUMMARY: This notice invites participation in a workshop addressing 
issues related to safety and security in Motor Carrier Safety Research 
and Technology Development Program and requests comment from those 
unable to attend the workshop. The workshop is being sponsored by 
FMCSA's Office of Research and Technology. It will be held at the close 
of the Transportation Research Board's Annual Meeting on January 17, 
2002, in Washington, DC. The workshop will promote discussion of the 
accomplishments of the Office of Research and Technology since the 
Transportation Research Board's annual meeting of 2001; facilitate the 
sharing of information regarding specific research and technology 
projects completed during the 2001 calendar year; and provide a forum 
for interested parties to discuss their views regarding the planned or 
proposed projects in the area of research and technology.

DATES: The meeting and workshop will be held on Thursday, January 17, 
2002, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you would like your comments to be 
available by the date of the meeting, submit the comments to the DOT 
Docket Clerk as described below by January 13, 2002. If you are unable 
to attend the meeting, comments should be submitted to the DOT Docket 
Clerk before January 31, 2002.

ADDRESSES: The meeting and workshop will be held at the Marriott 
Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, NW., Washington, DC 20008. Mail 
comments to Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets Management Facility, Room 
PL-401, 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Albert Alvarez, Office of Research 
and Technology, (202) 358-5684, Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration, 400 Virginia Avenue, SW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 
20590. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. e.t., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal Holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Access or Filing

    Internet users can submit or review comments online through the 
Document Management System (DMS) website at: http://dmses.dotgov. 
Detailed information on the workshop and Program areas is available at 
www.volpe.dot.gov/outreach/fmcsatrb. Participants can pre-register for 
the workshop at the Transportation Research Board website: www.trb.org/trb/meeting.
    The Federal Motor Carrier Research and Technology Development 
Program supports FMCSA safety activities and initiatives through the 
discovery, application, and dissemination of new knowledge (research); 
and the assessment, development, deployment, and promotion of new 
devices and systems (technology).
    The Workshop Agenda will include:

1. Plenary Session
2. Accomplishment reports on the five program areas
3. Box Lunch
4. Breakout Sessions in the five program areas regarding planned or 
proposed future projects
5. Wrap-up and Evaluations

    Meeting and workshop attendance is open to the public, but is 
limited in space. For the morning Workshop Plenary Session there is no 
limit on space. Seating for the afternoon Breakout Sessions will be on 
a first-come basis. The registration for an entire day includes a lunch 
fee.
    For information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities, or to request special assistance or meals at the 
meetings, contact Delores Hilton, Transportation Research Board (202) 
334-2960.
    Comments from those who attend the meeting and workshop will be 
transcribed. A copy of the transcript will be placed in the public 
docket. Feedback from all parties will be used as the basis for a final 
Workshop Report. The report will also be available to the public at the 
Volpe website which has information on the workshop.
    If you wish to submit written comments or statements concerning the 
meeting and this notice, submit the information to the public docket 
listed at the top of this notice.

    Issued on: January 7, 2002.
Joseph M. Clapp,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 02-658 Filed 1-9-02; 8:45 am]
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