Notice2023-15627
Sunshine Act Meetings
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July 21, 2023
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Unified Carrier Registration Plan
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 139 (Friday, July 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47249-47251]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15627]
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UNIFIED CARRIER REGISTRATION PLAN
Sunshine Act Meetings
TIME AND DATE: July 27, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Time.
PLACE: This meeting will take place at the Denver Sonesta Downtown,
Ellington A/B, 1450 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO 80202. This meeting will
also be accessible via conference call and via Zoom Meeting and
Screenshare. Any interested person may call (i) 1-929-205-6099 (US
Toll) or 1-669-900-6833 (US Toll), Meeting ID: 961 1570 6827, to listen
and participate in this meeting. The website to participate via Zoom
Meeting and Screenshare is <a href="https://kellen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsduyvrj0iGNOplt-GS3uP5C7Oz7U2K0Mo">https://kellen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsduyvrj0iGNOplt-GS3uP5C7Oz7U2K0Mo</a>.
STATUS: This meeting will be open to the public.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board
of Directors (the ``Board'') will continue its work in developing and
implementing the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement. The
subject matter of this meeting will include:
Proposed Agenda
I. Welcome and Call to Order--UCR Board Chair
The UCR Board Chair will welcome attendees, call the meeting to
order, call roll for the Board, confirm the presence of a quorum, and
facilitate self-introductions.
II. Verification of Publication of Meeting Notice--UCR Executive
Director
The UCR Executive Director will verify publication of the meeting
notice on the UCR website and distribution to the UCR contact list via
email, followed by subsequent publication of the notice in the Federal
Register.
III. Review and Approval of Board Agenda--UCR Board Chair
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
The proposed Agenda will be reviewed, and the Board will consider
adoption.
Ground Rules
[rtarr8]Board actions taken only in designated areas on agenda.
IV. Approval of Minutes of the June 8, 2023, UCR Board Meeting--UCR
Board Chair
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
Draft Minutes from the June 8, 2023 UCR Board meeting will be
reviewed. The Board will consider action to approve.
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V. Report of FMCSA--FMCSA Representative
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will
provide a report on relevant activity.
VI. Appearance Before the Board by the States of California, Idaho,
Delaware, Indiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and South
Carolina To Explain Their Non-Compliance With State Performance
Standards--UCR Executive Director
The UCR Executive Director will provide background regarding the
non-compliance of California, Idaho, Delaware, Indiana, Mississippi,
North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina with state performance
standards for reporting year 2022 and introduce a representative from
each of the non-compliant 8 states. The UCR Plan is requesting each
state to explain why the deficiency occurred, and what is being done to
prevent a deficiency in the future.
VII. Renewal and Renaming of Existing Audit ``Pilot Projects''--UCR
Executive Director
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
The UCR Executive Director will lead a discussion on the renewal
and renaming of Existing Audit ``Pilot Projects'' into ``Compliance
Specialist Agreements.'' The Board may take action to approve the
renewal and renaming of existing ``Pilot Projects'' under contractual
terms adopted by the Board.
VIII. Proposal To Contract With DSL for One Additional Compliance
Specialist FTE--UCR Executive Director
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
The UCR Executive Director will lead a discussion to contract with
DSL for one additional Compliance Specialist whose scope of work is
concentrated on, but not limited to, FARs audits. The Board may take
action to approve an agreement with DSL that adds an additional
Compliance Specialist FTE.
IX. Discussion of Proposed Changes to UCR Agreement--UCR Board Chair,
UCR Board Vice-Chair, UCR Audit Subcommittee Chair, UCR Executive
Director, UCR Chief Legal Officer
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
The UCR Board Chair, UCR Board Vice-Chair, UCR Audit Subcommittee
Chair, UCR Executive Director, and UCR Chief Legal Officer will discuss
proposed changes to the UCR Agreement. The Board may take additional
action on the proposed amendments to the UCR Agreement, including
possible adoption.
X. UCR Penetration Test--Kellen Representative
Kellen's Chief Technology Officer will provide an update and report
on relevant activity.
XI. Discussion of Automatic Annual Renewal of UCR Registration--UCR
Executive Director and Seikosoft
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
The UCR Executive Director and Seikosoft will lead a discussion on
the issues involved in the voluntary annual automatic renewal of UCR
registrations. The Board may take action to allow Seikosoft to design
and implement a system that allows for the voluntary annual automatic
renewal of UCR registrations using business rules defined by the Board.
XII. Discussion of a Possible Agreement Between Henry Su and the UCR
Plan--UCR
Executive Director and UCR Chief Legal Officer
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
The UCR Executive Director and UCR Chief Legal Officer will present
an agreement between the UCR Plan and Henry Su that engages Henry Su to
assist with analysis and the drafting of necessary documents as part of
the 2025 fee recommendation to the US DOT Secretary. The Board may take
action to adopt an agreement between the UCR Plan and Henry Su to
assist with analysis and the drafting of necessary documents as part of
the 2025 fee recommendation to the US DOT Secretary.
XIII. Subcommittee Reports
Audit Subcommittee--UCR Audit Subcommittee Chair
A. Update on the Project To Replace the Retreat Audit Program With a
Program That Relies on Roadside Inspection Data--UCR Audit Subcommittee
Chair, UCR Audit Subcommittee Vice-Chair, DSL Transportation
Representative, Seikosoft Representative
The UCR Audit Subcommittee Chair, UCR Audit Subcommittee Vice-
Chair, DSL Transportation Representative and a Seikosoft Representative
will lead a discussion on options to replace the Retreat Audit Program
currently utilized by the States with a roadside inspection data driven
audit for non-IRP plated commercial motor vehicles and the motor
carriers operating this type of registered equipment.
B. Options To Clean Up the Unregistered Motor Carrier UCR Universe in
Shadow MCMIS--UCR Audit Subcommittee Chair, UCR Audit Subcommittee
Vice-Chair, Seikosoft Representative
The UCR Audit Subcommittee Chair, UCR Audit Subcommittee Vice-Chair
and a Seikosoft Representative will lead a discussion on steps
necessary for the NRS and State Auditors to address the 2022/2023
unregistered motor carriers.
C. Update on the Upcoming Question and Answer Session for State
Auditors--UCR Audit Subcommittee Chair, UCR Audit Subcommittee Vice-
Chair, UCR Executive Director
The UCR Audit Subcommittee Chair, UCR Audit Subcommittee Vice-Chair
and UCR Executive Director will lead a discussion regarding the
upcoming 60-minute virtual question and answer sessions.
Finance Subcommittee--UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair
A. Amendments to the Unbudgeted Expense Reserve Policy--UCR Finance
Subcommittee Chair
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair will lead a discussion regarding
possible amendments to the Unbudgeted Expense Reserve Policy. The UCR
Finance Subcommittee Chair may move and the Board may adopt the UCR
Finance Subcommittee's recommended amendments to the Unbudgeted Expense
Reserve Policy.
B. Amendments To Change the Method of Estimating Collections for the
Future Months Remaining in a Registration Year--UCR Finance
Subcommittee Chair
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair will lead a discussion regarding
possible amendments to Section 6.c.ii of the Fee Change Recommendation
Policy to change the method of estimating collections for the future
months remaining in a registration year. The UCR Finance Subcommittee
Chair may move and the Board may adopt the UCR Finance Subcommittee's
recommended amendments to the method of estimating collections for
future months remaining in a registration year.
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C. 2025 Registration Fee Analysis and Recommendation--UCR Finance
Subcommittee Chair
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair will provide an analysis
pertaining to the setting of 2025 registration fees and a 2025
registration fee recommendation. The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair may
move and the Board may adopt the UCR Finance Subcommittee's
recommendation for a 2025 fee recommendation to the US DOT Secretary.
Education and Training Subcommittee--UCR Education and Training
Subcommittee Chair
Update on Current and Future Training Initiatives--UCR Education and
Training Subcommittee Chair
The Education and Training Subcommittee Chair will provide an
update on current and future training initiatives and the E-Certificate
program.
Industry Advisory Subcommittee--UCR Industry Advisory Subcommittee
Chair
Update on Current Initiatives--UCR Industry Advisory Subcommittee Chair
The UCR Industry Advisory Subcommittee Chair will provide an update
on current and future initiatives regarding motor carrier industry
concerns.
Enforcement Subcommittee--UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair
Update on Current Initiatives--UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair
The UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair will provide an update on
current and future initiatives.
Dispute Resolution Subcommittee--UCR Dispute Resolution Subcommittee
Chair
Update on Current Initiatives--UCR Dispute Resolution Subcommittee
Chair
The UCR Dispute Resolution Subcommittee Chair will provide an
update on future initiatives.
XIV. Contractor Reports--UCR Board Chair
UCR Executive Director's Report
The UCR Executive Director will provide a report covering recent
activity for the UCR Plan.
DSL Transportation Services, Inc.
DSL Transportation Services, Inc. will report on the latest data
from the Focused Anomaly Reviews (FARs) program, discuss motor carrier
inspection results, pilot projects and other matters.
Seikosoft
Seikosoft will provide an update on recent/new activity related to
the National Registration System (NRS).
UCR Administrator Report (Kellen)
The UCR Chief of Staff will provide a management report covering
recent activity for the Depository, Operations, and Communications.
XV. Other Business--UCR Board Chair
The UCR Board Chair will call for any other business, old or new,
from the floor.
XVI. Adjournment--UCR Board Chair
The UCR Board Chair will adjourn the meeting.
The agenda will be available no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time,
July 19, 2023, at: <a href="https://plan.ucr.gov">https://plan.ucr.gov</a>.
CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Elizabeth Leaman, Chair, Unified
Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors, (617) 305-3783,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d4b1b8b1b5b9b5ba94b6bbb5a6b0faa1b7a6fab3bba2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f7929b92969a9699b79598968593d9829485d9909881">[email protected]</span></a>.
Alex B. Leath,
Chief Legal Officer, Unified Carrier Registration Plan.
[FR Doc. 2023-15627 Filed 7-19-23; 4:15 pm]
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