[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 217 (Friday, November 8, 2013)] [Notices] [Pages 67210-67211] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-26852] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [Docket No. DOT-OST-2013-0194] National Freight Advisory Committee: Notice of Public Meeting AGENCY: Office of the Secretary , DOT. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting of the National Freight Advisory Committee (NFAC). The NFAC will provide information, advice, and recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation on matters relating to U.S. freight transportation, including implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). DATES: The meeting will be held on November 21, 2013, from 1:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tretha Chromey, Designated Federal Officer at (202) 366-1999 or [email protected] or visit the NFAC Web site at www.dot.gov/nfac which is under construction. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The NFAC is established under the authority of the U.S. Department of Transportation, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2). The Secretary of Transportation has determined that establishment of the committee is in the public interest. The NFAC provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary on matters related to freight transportation in the United States, including (1) Implementation of the [[Page 67211]] freight transportation requirements of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (Pub. L. 112-141); (2) establishment of the National Freight Network; (3) development of a National Freight Strategic Plan; (4) development of strategies to help States implement State Freight Advisory Committees and State Freight Plans; (5) development of measures of conditions and performance in freight transportation; (6) development of freight transportation investment, data, and planning tools; and (7) legislative recommendations. Agenda: This will be the NFAC's second meeting. The U.S. Department of Transportation will provide a presentation to members. The NFAC's six subcommittees will meet for one hour and then report out to the full committee. The meeting agenda will be posted on the NFAC Web site at www.dot.gov/nfac in advance of the meeting. Public Participation: The meeting will be open to the public and press on a first-come, first served basis. Space is limited. The public meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals requiring accommodations, such as sign language interpretation or other ancillary aids, are asked to notify Ms. Tretha Chromey, at (202) 366-1999 or [email protected] five (5) business days before the meeting. Members of the public who wish to attend in person are asked to RSVP to [email protected] with your name and affiliation no later than November 13, 2013, in order to facilitate entry and guarantee seating. Written comments: Persons who wish to submit written comments for consideration by the Committee must email [email protected] or send them to Ms. Tretha Chromey, Designated Federal Officer, National Freight Advisory Committee, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., W82-320, Washington, DC 20590 by November 13, 2013 to provide sufficient time for review. All other comments may be received at any time before or after the meeting. Dated: November 6, 2013. Tretha Chromey, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. 2013-26852 Filed 11-7-13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-9X-P