[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 114 (Friday, June 12, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 35983]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-12699]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration


Notice of Meeting of the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Transit Advisory 
Committee for Safety (TRACS).

DATES: The meeting will be held virtually on July 21-22, 2020. Requests 
to attend the meeting must be received no later than July 7, 2020. 
Requests for disability accommodations must be received no later than 
July 7, 2020. Requests to verbally address the committee during the 
meeting must be submitted with a written copy of the remarks to DOT no 
later than July 7, 2020. Requests to submit written materials to be 
reviewed during the meeting must be received no later than July 7, 
2020.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually via an online platform. 
Any committee related requests should be sent by email to 
[email protected]. The virtual meeting's online access link and a detailed 
agenda will be provided upon registration They will also be posted on 
the TRACS web page at: https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/safety/transit-advisory-committee-safety-tracs one week in 
advance of the meeting along with meeting minutes and other TRACS 
related information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Henrika Buchanan, TRACS Designated 
Federal Officer, Associate Administrator, FTA Office of Transit Safety 
and Oversight, (202) 366-1783, [email protected]; or Paulina 
Orchard, Division Chief, FTA Office of Transit Safety and Oversight, 
(202) 366-6153, [email protected]; or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: TRACS meetings are normally held in-person. 
Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency 
and travel advisories, the meeting will be conducted virtually.

I. Background

    The Secretary of Transportation created TRACS in accordance with 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. 
App. 2) to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the 
Secretary and FTA Administrator on matters relating to the safety of 
public transportation systems.

II. Agenda

 Welcome Remarks/Introductions
 Review of Recommendations: Roadway Worker Protections
 Review of Recommendations: Trespass and Suicide Prevention
 Review of Recommendations: Employee Safety Reporting
 Summary of Deliverables and Public Comments

III. Public Participation

    The meeting will be open to the public. Members of the public who 
wish to participate are asked to register via email by submitting their 
name and affiliation to the email address listed in the ADDRESSES 
section.
    The U.S. Department of Transportation is committed to providing 
equal access to this meeting for all participants. If you need 
alternative formats or services because of a disability, such as sign 
language, interpretation, or other ancillary aids, please contact the 
email listed in the ADDRESSES section.
    There will be a total of 60 minutes allotted for oral comments from 
members of the public at the meeting. To accommodate as many speakers 
as possible, the time for each commenter may be limited. Individuals 
wishing to reserve speaking time during the meeting must submit a 
request at the time of registration, to include the individual's name, 
address, and organizational affiliation to the email address listed in 
the ADDRESSES section.
    Written comments for consideration by TRACS during the meeting must 
be submitted no later than the deadline listed in the DATES section, to 
ensure transmission to TRACS members prior to the meeting. Comments 
received after that date will be distributed to the members but may not 
be reviewed prior to the meeting.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
K. Jane Williams,
Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2020-12699 Filed 6-11-20; 8:45 am]
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