[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 121 (Monday, June 24, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37877-37878]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-15053]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration


Request for Transit Rail Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS) 
Nominations

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice to solicit TRACS nominees.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is seeking 
nominations for individuals to serve on the Transit Rail Advisory 
Committee for Safety (TRACS). The Advisory Committee meets at least 
twice a year to advise FTA on transit safety issues. The 
recommendations of the TRACS will help FTA develop policies, practices, 
and regulations for enhancing safety across all modes of public 
transportation as FTA implements new statutory authority for public 
transportation safety oversight.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bridget Zamperini, Office of Transit 
Safety and Oversight (TSO), Federal Transit Administration, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001 (telephone: 202-366-0306; 
or email: [email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    On December 8, 2012, TRACS was chartered by the Secretary of the 
Department of Transportation (the Secretary) for the purpose of 
providing a forum for the development, consideration, and communication 
of information from knowledgeable and independent perspectives 
regarding modes of public transit safety. Currently, the TRACS 
committee consists of members representing key constituencies affected 
by rail transit safety requirements, including rail safety experts, 
research institutions, industry associations, labor unions, transit 
agencies, and State Safety Oversight Agencies.
    With passage of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century 
Act (MAP-21), Public Law 112-141, (2012), FTA's safety oversight 
authority has been expanded to include all modes of public 
transportation. Therefore, TRACS membership will be reconfigured to 
reflect a broader range of safety constituents that is more 
representative of the public transit industry. To that end, the FTA 
Administrator invites nominations from members representing key 
constituencies affected by rail transit or bus transit safety 
requirements, including labor unions, rail and bus transit agencies, 
paratransit service providers (both general public and Americans with 
Disabilities Act complementary service), State Safety Oversight 
Agencies, State Departments of Transportation, transit safety research 
organizations and others from the rail transit safety or bus transit 
safety industry.
    The TRACS meets approximately twice a year, usually in Washington, 
DC, but may meet more frequently or via conference call as needed. 
Members serve at their own expense and receive no salary from the 
Federal Government. FTA retains authority to review the participation 
of any TRACS member and to recommend changes at any time. TRACS 
meetings will be open to the public and one need not be a member of 
TRACS to attend. Interested parties may view the information about the 
committee at: http://www.fta.dot.gov/about/13099.html.

II. Nominations

    Qualified individuals interested in serving on this committee are 
invited to apply to FTA for appointment. The FTA Administrator will 
recommend nominees for appointment by the Secretary. Appointments are 
for two-year terms; however, the Secretary may reappoint a member to 
serve additional terms. Nominees should be

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knowledgeable of trends or issues related to rail transit and bus 
transit safety. Along with their experience in the bus transit or rail 
transit industry, nominees will also be evaluated on factors including 
leadership and organizational skills, region of country represented, 
diversity characteristics, and balance of industry representation.
    Each nomination should include the nominee's name and 
organizational affiliation, a cover letter describing the nominee's 
qualifications and interest in serving on the committee, a curriculum 
vitae or resume of the nominee's qualifications, and contact 
information including the nominee's name, address, phone number, fax 
number, and email address. Self-nominations are acceptable. FTA prefers 
electronic submissions for all applications to [email protected]. 
Applications will also be accepted via U.S. mail at the address 
identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this 
notice.
    In the near-term, FTA expects to nominate up to five (5) 
representatives from the transit bus safety community for immediate 
TRACS membership. In order to be considered for this round of 
appointments, applications should be submitted by August 30, 2013. 
Additionally, in order to fill any future vacancy that may arise, 
nominations from persons representing key constituencies affected by 
rail transit or bus transit safety requirements, as noted in section I 
above, will continue to be accepted after August 30, 2013.
    The Secretary, in consultation with the FTA Administrator, will 
make the final decision regarding committee membership selections.

    Issued on: June 19, 2013.
Peter Rogoff,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2013-15053 Filed 6-21-13; 8:45 am]
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