[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 195 (Monday, October 7, 1996)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 52401-52402] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-25594] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration 49 CFR Parts 383 and 391 [FHWA Docket No. MC-93-23] RIN 2125-AD20 Commercial Driver Physical Qualifications as Part of the Commercial Driver's License Process AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of meeting of negotiated rulemaking advisory committee. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The FHWA announces the meeting date of an advisory committee (the Committee) established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Negotiated Rulemaking Act to consider the relevant issues and attempt to reach a consensus in developing regulations governing the proposed merger of the State-administered commercial driver's license (CDL) procedures of 49 CFR Part 383 and the driver physical qualifications requirements of 49 CFR Part 391. The Committee is composed of persons who represent the interests that would be substantially affected by the rule. The FHWA believes that public participation is critical to the success of this proceeding. Participation at meetings is not limited to Committee members. Negotiation sessions are open to the public, so interested parties may observe the negotiations and communicate their views in the appropriate time and manner to Committee members. For a listing of Committee members, see the notice published on July 23, 1996, 61 FR 38133. Please note that the United Motorcoach Association and the American Bus Association will serve as full members of the Committee. For additional background information on this negotiated rulemaking, see the notice published on April 29, 1996, at 61 FR 18713. DATES: The third meeting of the advisory committee will begin at 10 a.m. on October 22-23, 1996. ADDRESSES: The third meeting of the advisory committee will be held at the Department of Transportation, Nassif Building, Room 4200, 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Subsequent meetings will be held at locations to be announced. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Teresa Doggett, Office of Motor Carrier Research and Standards, (202) 366-4001, or Ms. Grace Reidy, Office of Chief Counsel, (202) 366-0834, Federal [[Page 52402]] Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Authority: [5 U.S.C. Secs. 561-570; 5 U.S.C. App. 2 Secs. 1-15] Issued on: October 1, 1996. Jill L. Hochman, Acting Associate Administrator for Motor Carriers [FR Doc. 96-25594 Filed 10-4-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-22-P