[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 2664]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-00685]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration


Notice To Reestablish the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety 
Charter

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice of intent to reestablish the charter for the Transit 
Advisory Committee for Safety.

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SUMMARY:  The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the intent 
to reestablish the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS). The 
previous TRACS charter expired on September 12, 2020. The U.S. 
Department of Transportation and FTA are committed to ensuring the 
safety of the Nation's public transportation systems and reducing the 
safety risk to both riders and transit workers. Accordingly, the 
Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) has determined that 
reestablishing TRACS is necessary and in the public interest.

DATES: This charter will be effective for two years from the date it is 
filed with Congress.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph DeLorenzo, TRACS Designated 
Federal Officer, Associate Administrator, FTA Office of Transit Safety 
and Oversight, (202) 366-1783, [email protected]; or Bridget 
Zamperini, TRACS Program Manager, FTA Office of Transit Safety and 
Oversight, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces the intent of the 
Secretary to reestablish TRACS as a Federal Advisory Committee in 
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 
U.S.C. App. 2) to provide information, advice, and recommendations to 
the Secretary and the FTA Administrator on matters relating to the 
safety of public transportation systems. TRACS will be tasked with 
providing advice and recommendations on improvements and innovations in 
transit safety. TRACS will review current challenges and innovations in 
public transportation and provide recommendations that FTA can 
implement in support of safety in the public transportation sector.
    This notice is provided in accordance with the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act. Please see the TRACS website for additional information 
at https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/safety/transit-advisory-committee-safety-tracs.

Nuria I. Fernandez,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2022-00685 Filed 1-14-22; 8:45 am]
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