[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 126 (Tuesday, July 1, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37389-37390]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-15307]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[Docket No. PHMSA-2014-0091]


Pipeline Safety: Government/Industry Pipeline Research and 
Development Forum

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of public forum.

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SUMMARY: The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 
(PHMSA) and the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives 
periodically hold this public forum to generate a National research 
agenda that fosters solutions for the many challenges with pipeline 
safety and with protecting the environment. The forum allows public, 
government and industry pipeline stakeholders to develop a consensus on 
the technical gaps and challenges for future research. It also reduces 
duplication of programs, factors ongoing research efforts, leverages 
resources and broadens synergies. The national research agenda 
developed through this forum is aligned with the needs of the pipeline 
safety mission and makes use of the best available knowledge and 
expertise and considers stakeholder perspectives.

DATES: The public forum will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, from 
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT and Thursday, August 7, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. 
to 4:30 p.m. CDT.

ADDRESSES: The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare, 
5440 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018. Hotel reservations can be 
made under the room block ``DOT/PHMSA'' at http://www.crowneplazaohare.com/ or by calling the hotel directly at 877-337-
5793. A small room block is available at the Federal Government rate of 
$166/night for the nights of August 5, 6 and 7 on a first come, first 
served basis, and must be made by July 21, 2014.
    Registration: Members of the public may attend this free public 
forum. To help assure that adequate space and accommodations are 
provided, all attendees are encouraged to register for the forum in 
advance at  http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=98. A 
name tag will be provided from your registration.
    Web cast: This public forum will not be webcasted.

Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities

    For information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities, or to request special assistance at the forum, please 
contact the Crowne Plaza at 877-337-5793 or Robert Smith, PHMSA, Office 
of Pipeline Safety, at 919-238-4759 or by email at 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Smith, PHMSA, Office of 
Pipeline Safety, at 919-238-4759 or by email at [email protected], 
regarding the subject matter of this notice.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The details on this public forum including 
the times and agenda will be available on the meeting page http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/meetings/MtgHome.mtg?mtg=98 as they become 
available. Presentation files will also be available on the meeting 
page within 14 days following the forum.

    Authority:  49 CFR 1.97.


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    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 25, 2014.
Jeffrey D. Wiese,
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
[FR Doc. 2014-15307 Filed 6-30-14; 8:45 am]
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