[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 63 (Friday, April 2, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 16894]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-7440]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary of Transportation


Establishment of the Future of Aviation Advisory Committee

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary of 
Transportation.

ACTION: Notice of Intent to Establish the Future of Aviation Advisory 
Committee.

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SUMMARY: On March 24, 2010, the Secretary of Transportation authorized 
the establishment of a Federal Advisory Committee to address aviation 
issues. The Future of Aviation Advisory Committee (FAAC) will present 
information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of 
Transportation on ensuring the competitiveness of the U.S. aviation 
industry and its capability to address the evolving transportation 
needs, challenges, and opportunities of the global economy. The 
committee will consist of approximately 19 voting members. The 
committee will provide its recommendations to the Secretary of 
Transportation and will make them available to the public. The 
membership of the FAAC will be representative of the various 
stakeholders in the aviation industry.

DATES: This charter will be effective 15 days after the posting of this 
notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christa Fornarotto, Deputy Assistant 
Secretary of Transportation Office of Aviation and International 
Affairs, 202-366-4551 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On November 12, 2009, the Secretary of Transportation convened a 
meeting of the aviation industry stakeholders. The Secretary solicited 
input from the attendees about identifying the most important issues 
currently facing the aviation industry.
    In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, the Department is 
publishing this notice to announce the Secretary's intent to establish 
an advisory committee. The advisory committee's objective will be to 
provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary regarding the 
aviation issues identified in its charter.
    The advisory committee is expected to meet at least four times 
during this year to carry out its duties. Meetings of subcommittees or 
work groups may occur more frequently. Members of the public may review 
the draft charter for FAAC at http://www.regulations.gov in docket 
number DOT-OST-2010-0074.

    Issued the 26th day of March, 2010, in Washington, DC.
Ray LaHood,
Secretary of Transportation.
[FR Doc. 2010-7440 Filed 4-1-10; 8:45 am]
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