[Federal Register: November 10, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 217)]
[Notices]               
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

 
Harmonization Initiatives

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This document announces a public meeting during which the 
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other aviation authorities 
will accept input from the public on the Harmonization Work Program. 
The Harmonization Work Program is the means for aviation authorities to 
carry out a commitment to harmonize, to the maximum extent possible, 
the rules regarding the operation and maintenance of civil aircraft, 
and the standards, practices, and procedures governing the design, 
materials, workmanship, and construction of civil aircraft, aircraft 
engines, and other components. The purpose of this meeting is to 
provide an opportunity for the public to submit input to the 
Harmonization Work Program. This notice announces the date, time, 
location, and procedures for the public meeting.

DATES: The public meeting will be held on November 21, 2003 at 10:30 
a.m. Written comments must be received no later than November 15, 2003.

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the Federal Aviation 
Administration Offices, 490 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 3207, Washington, DC. 
Telephone (202) 267-3327, facsimile (202) 267-5075.
    Persons who are unable to attend the meeting and wish to submit 
written comments may send comments using any of the following methods:
    [sbull] Mail: Brenda Courtney, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Office of Rulemaking, ARM-200, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20591;
    [sbull] Fax: 1-202-267-5075;    [sbull] Electronic mail: brenda.Courtney@faa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests to present a statement at the 
public meeting and questions regarding the logistics of the meeting 
should be directed to Brenda Courtney, Aircraft and Airport Rules 
Division, ARM-200, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-3327, facsimile 
(202) 267-5075.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 
and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) will convene a meeting to 
accept input from the public on the Harmonization Work Program. The 
meeting will be held on November 21, 2003 at FAA Headquarters Offices, 
490 L'Enfant Plaza, GSA Training Center Room, Suite 3207, Washington, 
DC, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The agenda will include:
    [sbull] Debrief on Items from the Authorities-Only Meeting of the 
Harmonization Management Team
    [sbull] Debrief on Operations/Maintenance/Licensing Harmonization 
Group (OHG)
    [sbull] Debrief on FAA/JAA/TCCA Certification Codes Harmonization 
Group (CCHG)
    [sbull] Review/Approbation of Minutes of March 3-4, 2003 HMT 
Meeting
    [sbull] Any Other Business

Lodging Arrangements

    A block of rooms has been reserved until Wednesday, November 12, 
2003, at Lowe's L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., 
Washington, DC. Telephone 1-202-484-1000, extension 5000 or 1-800-635-
5065, fax 1-202-646-5060. The room rate for all attendees of the HMT 
meeting will be the U.S. Government lodging rate of $150 per night 
(single room), $175 per night (double room), excluding 14.5 percent 
tax. In making your reservation, identify yourself as attending the 
FAA/Joint Aviation Authorities meeting to get the meeting rate. Special 
conditions: Any cancellations to reservations must be made 24 hours in 
advance in order to avoid a no-show penalty of one night's room 
charges. At check-in, each guest will be asked to confirm his/her 
departure dates and in the event of an unscheduled early departure, 
there will be a charge of $50.

Participation at the Public Meeting

    The FAA should receive requests from persons who wish to present 
oral and written statements at the public meeting no later than 
November 15, 2003. Statements and presentations should be provided on 
diskette or forwarded by e-mail to the person identified under the 
caption FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT to be made part of the official 
minutes of the meeting. Requests to present oral statements received 
after November 15 will be scheduled if time is available during the 
meeting.

Public Meeting Procedures

    Persons who plan to attend the meeting should be aware of the 
following procedures established for this meeting:
    1. There will be no admission fee or other charge to attend or to 
participate in the public meeting. The meeting will be open to all 
persons who have requested in advance to present statements or who 
register on the day of the meeting, subject to availability of space in 
the meeting room.
    2. The meeting may adjourn early if scheduled speakers complete 
their statements in less than the time scheduled for the meeting.

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    3. The FAA will try to accommodate all speakers. If the available 
time does not permit this, speakers generally will be scheduled on a 
first-come-first-served basis. However, the FAA reserves the right to 
exclude some speakers if necessary to present a balance of viewpoints 
and issues.
    4. Sign and oral interpretation can be made available at the 
meeting, as well as an assistive listening device, if requested at the 
above number listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT at least 10 
calendar days before the meeting.
    5. Representatives from FAA and JAA will preside over the meeting.
    6. The FAA and JAA will review and consider all material presented 
by participants at the meeting. Position papers or material presenting 
views or information related to proposed harmonization initiatives may 
be accepted at the direction of the FAA and JAA. The FAA requests that 
persons participating in the meeting provide copies of all materials to 
be presented. Copies may be provided to the audience at the discretion 
of the participant.
    7. Statements made by the FAA and JAA are intended to facilitate 
discussion of issues or to clarify issues. Any statement made during 
the meeting by an official is not intended to be, and should not be 
construed as, a position of the FAA or JAA.
    8. The meeting is designed to solicit public views and more 
complete information on proposed harmonization initiatives. Therefore, 
the meeting will be conducted in an informal and nonadversarial manner. 
No individual will be subject to cross-examination by any other 
participant; however, panel members may ask questions to clarify a 
statement and to ensure a complete and accurate record.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2003.
Brenda D. Courtney,
Manager, Aircraft and Airport Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 03-28241 Filed 11-5-03; 3:38 pm]

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