Notice2023-01769
Notice of Establishment of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Advisory Committee and To Solicit Individuals Who Wish To Be Considered as Members
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January 30, 2023
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The Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) announces the intent to establish the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC). The Secretary has determined that establishing the ITSPAC is necessary and in the public interest. The OST is publishing this notice to solicit individuals who wish to be considered as members within the ITSPAC.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 19 (Monday, January 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5958-5960]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01769]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
[Docket No. DOT-OST-2023-0012]
Notice of Establishment of the Intelligent Transportation Systems
Program Advisory Committee and To Solicit Individuals Who Wish To Be
Considered as Members
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), Department of Transportation
(DOT).
ACTION: Notice of establishment of the Intelligent Transportation
Systems Program Advisory Committee and to solicit individuals who wish
to be considered as members.
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SUMMARY: The Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) announces
the intent to establish the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program
Advisory Committee (ITSPAC). The Secretary has determined that
establishing the ITSPAC is necessary and in the public interest. The
OST is publishing this notice to solicit individuals who wish to be
considered as members within the ITSPAC.
DATES: Nominations for ITSPAC members must be received on or before 30
days after posting.
ADDRESSES: All nomination materials should refer to the docket number
above and be submitted by one of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal Rulemaking Portal: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Mail: ITS JPO, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, East Building, Room E84-432 (HOIT), Washington, DC
20590-0001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ITSPAC Designated Federal Officer, c/o
Robert Sheehan, Program Manager, Intelligent Transportation Systems
Joint Program Office (ITS JPO), <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#eca5b8bfbcadafac888398c28b839a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95dcc1c6c5d4d6d5f1fae1bbf2fae3">[email protected]</span></a> or (202) 366-6817.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of the Secretary of
Transportation (OST) announces the intent to establish the ITSPAC 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 on matters relating to
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) program needs, objectives,
plans, approaches, contents, and progress.
This notice announces the intent of the U.S. Secretary of
Transportation (Secretary) to solicit members for the ITSPAC.
This notice is provided in accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA). Please see the ITSPAC website for additional
information at. <a href="https://its.dot.gov/itspac">https://its.dot.gov/itspac</a>.
Committee's Official Designation: The Committee's official
designation is the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Advisory
Committee.
Authority: Pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 515 (h)(1) as amended by Sections
13008 and 25001 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (November
16,
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2021)--``The Secretary shall establish an Advisory Committee (referred
to in this subsection as the `Advisory Committee') to advise the
Secretary on carrying out sections 512 through 518.''. The U.S.
Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) establishes ITSPAC as a Federal
Advisory Committee in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2).
Scope of Activities: The ITSPAC is tasked with providing advice and
recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to ITS. The
Secretary, or designee, shall present ITSPAC with tasks on matters
relating to the study, development, and implementation of ITS. The
Secretary may withdraw a task being considered by ITSPAC at any time.
The ITSPAC shall act solely in an advisory capacity to the Secretary.
Through the ITS JPO, the ITSPAC will make recommendations to the
Secretary regarding ITS program needs, objectives, plans, approaches,
contents, and progress. The Secretary may accept or reject a
recommendation made by ITSPAC and is not bound to pursue any
recommendation from ITSPAC. The ITSPAC will provide a forum for
national discussion and recommendations on ITS activities and will work
to promote the coordination of external ITS activities with those of
the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
Description of Duties: The ITSPAC shall be responsive to specific
assignments and may conduct studies, inquiries, and workshops as the
Secretary may authorize or direct. At a minimum, the ITSPAC will be
expected to perform the following duties:
1. Provide input into the development of ITS aspects of the U.S.
DOT Strategic Plan under 49 U.S.C. 6503.
2. Review, at least annually, areas of ITS programs and research
being considered for funding by the Department, to determine:
a. whether these activities are likely to advance either the state-
of-the-practice or state-of-the-art in ITS;
b. whether the ITS technologies are likely to be deployed by users,
and if not, to determine the barriers to deployment; and,
c. the appropriate roles for Government and the private sector in
investing in the programs, research, and technologies being considered.
Agency or official to whom the ITSPAC reports: The ITSPAC shall
report to the Secretary of Transportation through the ITS JPO.
Support: The ITS JPO will serve as the sponsor of the ITSPAC and
shall provide necessary administrative support. ITSPAC members will not
be paid for their time spent on ITSPAC duties. Travel costs will be
reimbursed for in-person meetings.
Designated Federal Officer: The ITS JPO shall appoint a full-time
or permanent part-time employee to serve as the ITSPAC Designated
Federal Officer (DFO) (or designee). The DFO will approve and call all
committee and subcommittee meetings, prepare and approve all meeting
agendas (in consultation with the ITSPAC Chair), attend all committee
and subcommittee meetings, adjourn any meeting whenever such action is
in the public interest, chair meetings when directed to do so by the
Secretary of Transportation, and furnish detailed minutes of each
meeting.
Duration and Termination: The ITSPAC charter shall terminate 3
years after its effective date unless renewed in accordance with FACA
and other applicable requirements.
Estimated Number and Frequency of Meetings: The ITSPAC will meet no
less than two (2) times each year. The ITSPAC may convene with the use
of remote video conference technology. As necessary, special meetings
and subcommittee meetings may be called by the DFO. Notice of each
scheduled meeting shall be published in the Federal Register at least
15 calendar days prior to the date of the meeting. Notice shall include
the agenda, date, time, location, and purpose of the meeting. All
meetings shall be open to the public, except as provided under section
10(d) of FACA, as implemented by 41 CFR 101-6.10, the Government in the
Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 522b(c)), 41 CFR part 102-3, and DOT Order
1120.3B. Members of the public shall be permitted to appear before or
file statements with the ITSPAC.
Subcommittees: The ITS JPO shall be authorized to establish
subcommittees. Subcommittees shall not work independently of the
chartered ITSPAC and shall report all recommendations and advice to the
full ITSPAC for deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees must not
provide advice or work products directly to the Secretary or to the ITS
JPO.
Recordkeeping: The records, reports, minutes, agenda, and other
documents made available to or by the ITSPAC shall be handled in
accordance with General Records Schedule 26, Item 2, and other approved
agency records disposition schedule. The records shall be made
available for public inspection and duplication in the ITS JPO at 1200
New Jersey Ave. SE, Room E84-412 (HOIT), Washington, DC 20590, or
through the ITSPAC website at <a href="http://www.its.dot.gov/itspac">http://www.its.dot.gov/itspac</a>.
Membership
Membership Balance Plan: The ITSPAC shall comprise not more than 25
individuals appointed by the Secretary of Transportation upon
recommendation by the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and
Technology. In order to reflect the diverse nature of the ITS program,
ITSPAC membership shall be composed of individuals representing the
categories of organizations listed is subparagraph 1 below. The ITS JPO
may consult with applicable organizations to determine the appropriate
individuals to be recommended. Also, due to the rapid evolution of ITS-
related technologies and the emphasis that must be placed on
deployment, ITSPAC membership shall reflect experience in and
familiarity with future innovations in technology, business
development, and strategic planning issues.
1. The ITSPAC membership shall be balanced between metropolitan and
rural interests, and include, at minimum:
(a) a representative from a State highway department;
(b) a representative from a local highway department who is not
from a metropolitan planning organization;
(c) a representative from a State, local, or regional transit
agency;
(d) a representative from a State, local, or regional wildlife,
land use, or resource management agency;
(e) a representative from a metropolitan planning organization;
(f) a representative of a national transit association;
(g) a representative of a national, State, or local transportation
agency or association;
(h) a private sector user of intelligent transportation system
technologies;
(i) a private sector developer of intelligent transportation system
technologies, which may include emerging vehicle technologies;
(j) an academic researcher with expertise in computer science or
another information science field related to intelligent transportation
systems, and who is not an expert on transportation issues;
(k) an academic researcher who is a civil engineer;
(l) an academic researcher who is a social scientist with expertise
in transportation issues;
(m) an academic researcher who is a biological or ecological
scientist with expertise in transportation issues;
(n) a representative from a nonprofit group representing the
intelligent transportation system industry;
(o) a representative from a public interest group concerned with
safety;
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(p) a representative of a labor organization;
(q) a representative of a mobility-providing entity;
(r) an expert in traffic management;
(s) a representative from a public interest group concerned with
the impact of the transportation system on land use and residential
patterns;
(t) a representative from a public interest group concerned with
the impact of the transportation system on terrestrial and aquatic
species and the habitat of those species; and
(u) members with expertise in planning, safety, telecommunications,
and operations;
(v) an expert in cybersecurity; and
(w) an automobile manufacturer.
2. Members appointed solely for their expertise will be considered
for appointment as Special Government Employees, and members appointed
to represent specific stakeholder groups will be appointed as
Representative Members.
3. To the extent practicable, ITSPAC membership will include senior
policy-level representatives of their respective organizations.
Additionally, to ensure that the recommendations of the ITSPAC have
taken into account the needs of diverse groups served by the
Department, membership shall include, to the extent practicable,
individuals and/or organizations that represent minorities, women, and
persons with disabilities.
Membership Terms:
(a) In general--The term of a member of the Advisory Committee
shall be 3 years.
(b) Renewal--On expiration of the term of a member of the Advisory
Committee, the member--
i. may be reappointed; or
ii. if the member is not reappointed under clause (i), may serve
until a new member is appointed.
(b) Replacement--Nonparticipation by any member in ITSPAC
activities will be sufficient reason for the appointment of a
replacement member by the Secretary of Transportation.
Membership Nomination Process: The Secretary is seeking individual
nominations for membership to the ITSPAC. Any interested person may
nominate one or more qualified individuals for membership on ITSPAC.
Self-nominations are also accepted. Nominations must include, in full,
the following materials to be considered for membership. Failure to
submit the required information may disqualify a candidate from the
review process.
a. A biography, including professional and academic credentials.
b. A r[eacute]sum[eacute] or curriculum vitae, which must include
relevant job experience, qualifications, as well as contact information
(full legal name, email, telephone, and mailing address).
c. A one-page statement describing how the candidate will benefit
the ITSPAC, considering the candidate's unique perspective.
d. Identify the stakeholder group that the candidate would
represent and state the level of expertise in the stakeholder group
that is being represented.
e. If applicable, state any previous experience on a Federal
Advisory Committee.
The Secretary reserves the right to appoint members to serve on the
ITSPAC who were not nominated in response to this notice if necessary
to meet Departmental needs and in a manner to ensure an appropriate
balance of membership.
Signed in Washington, DC, on January 24, 2023.
Robert Sheehan,
Program Manager, Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program
Office.
[FR Doc. 2023-01769 Filed 1-27-23; 8:45 am]
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