[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8326-8327]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-4054]
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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 meetings to accept input from the public on
the Harmonization Work Program. The Federal Aviation Administration and
the Joint Aviation Authorities use the Harmonization Work Program to
carry out a commitment to harmonize, to the maximum extent possible,
various rules. These rules include the 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 this meeting is
to give the public an opportunity to provide 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 March 4, 2003, starting at
10:30 a.m. Written comments are invited and must be received by
February 24, 2003.
ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at Central Joint Aviation
Authorities, 8-10 Staturnusstraat, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Persons
unable to attend the meeting may mail their comments in triplicate to:
Florence Hamn, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking,
ARM-200, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests to attend and present a
statement at the meeting or questions about the logistics of the
meeting should be directed to Florence Hamn, Office of Rulemaking, 800
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-
3625, telefax (202) 267-5075.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Aviation Administration and the
Joint Aviation Authorities will convene meetings to accept input from
the public on the Harmonization Work Program. On March 3, there will be
an authorities only meeting that addresses various certification,
operations, maintenance, and harmonization issues. The March 4 public
meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the agenda will include:
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[sbull] Debrief on Items from Authorities only meeting of the
Harmonization Management Team (HMT).
[sbull] Debrief on Operations/Maintenance/Licensing Harmonization
Group specific items.
[sbull] Debrief on Certification Codes Harmonization Group specific
items.
[sbull] FAA/JAA 20th International Conference, May 29-June 3, 2002.
[sbull] Review/Approval of Minutes of November 18-19 HMT meeting.
[sbull] Update on Airworthiness Rulemaking Prioritization
Activities.
[sbull] Any Other Business.
Individuals wishing to attend and participate in the meetings must
submit name, address, telephone/fax/email, and citizenship information
to the person listed under the title FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
not later than February 24, 2003. The list of attendees must be
submitted to the Joint Aviation Authorities before the meeting for
security reasons and to prepare name badges that must be worn while in
the building.
Lodging Arrangements: There are multiple hotels located near the
meeting location. For further information about lodging, please contact
the person listed under the title FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
Participation at the Meetings
The FAA should receive requests from persons who wish to present
oral statements at the public meetings by February 24, 2003. Such
requests should be sent to Florence Hamn as listed in the section
titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT and should include a written
summary of oral remarks to be presented, and an estimate of time needed
for the presentation. Requests received after the date specified above
will be scheduled if time is available; however, the name of those
individuals may not appear on the written agenda.
The FAA will prepare a final agenda of speakers, which will be
available at the meeting. Every effort will be made to accommodate as
many speakers as possible. In addition, the time allocated to each
speaker may be less than the amount of time requested.
Meeting Procedures
The following procedures are established to facilitate the
meetings:
(1) There will be no admission fee or other charge to attend or to
participate in the meeting. The meetings 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) There will be morning and afternoon breaks and lunch breaks.
(3) The meetings may adjourn early if scheduled speakers complete
their statements in less time than currently is scheduled.
(4) An individual, whether speaking in a personal or a
representative capacity for an organization, may be limited to a 10-
minute statement. If possible, we will notify the speaker if more time
is available.
(5) 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.
(6) Representatives of the FAA and JAA will preside over the
meetings.
(7) The FAA and JAA will review and consider all material presented
by participants at the meetings. Position papers or material presenting
views or information related to proposed harmonization initiatives may
be accepted at the discretion of the FAA and JAA presiding officers.
The FAA requests that persons participating in the meetings provide
five (5) copies of all materials to be presented for distribution to
the panel members; other copies may be provided to the audience at the
discretion of the participant.
(8) Statements made by members of the meeting panel are intended to
facilitate discussion of the issues or to clarify issues. Any statement
made during the meeting by a member of the panel is not intended to be,
and should not be construed as, a position of the FAA or JAA.
(9) The meetings are designed to solicit public views and more
complete information on proposed harmonization initiatives. Therefore,
the meetings 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 February 14, 2003.
Florence L. Hamn,
Acting Manager, Aircraft and Airport Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 03-4054 Filed 2-14-03; 1:49 am]
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