Notice2025-14926
Sunshine Act Meetings
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August 6, 2025
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Unified Carrier Registration Plan
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 149 (Wednesday, August 6, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37952-37953]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-14926]
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UNIFIED CARRIER REGISTRATION PLAN
Sunshine Act Meetings
TIME AND DATE: August 7, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., EDT
PLACE: The meeting will 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: 929 6697 3936,
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/pZ4egaUkR922s1nYPv7omg">https://kellen.zoom.us/meeting/register/pZ4egaUkR922s1nYPv7omg</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. The Board will consider
action to adopt.
Ground Rules
[rtarr8] Board actions taken only in designated areas on the agenda
IV. Approval of Minutes of the June 12, 2025, UCR Board Meeting--UCR
Board Chair
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
Draft Minutes from the June 12, 2025, UCR Board meeting will be
reviewed. The Board will consider action to approve.
V. Report of FMCSA--FMCSA Representative
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will
provide a report on any relevant agency activity.
VI. Possible Renewal of Contracts for Compliance Specialists at
Seikosoft and DSL Transportation Services, Inc.--UCR Board Chair, UCR
Executive Director, Seikosoft and DSL
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
The UCR Board Chair, UCR Executive Director, Seikosoft, and DSL
will discuss possible renewal of the current contracts with Seikosoft
(for 2 FTEs) and DSL Transportation Services, Inc. (for 2 FTEs), for
compliance specialists expiring on September 30, 2025. The Board may
take action to approve the renewal of the contracts on terms and
conditions approved by the Board.
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VII. Possible Renewal of Contract With the UCR Executive Director--UCR
Board Chair, UCR Legal Counsel
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
The UCR Board Chair, and UCR Plan Legal Counsel will discuss
possible renewal of the current contract with the UCR Executive
Director expiring on October 31, 2025. The Board may take action to
approve the renewal of the contract on terms and conditions approved by
the Board.
VIII. Possible Renewal of Contract With Kellen--UCR Board Chair, UCR
Executive Director, UCR Legal Counsel
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
The UCR Board Chair, UCR Executive Director, and UCR Legal Counsel
will discuss possible renewal of the UCR Plan's contract with Kellen
for an additional one-year term as provided in the UCR Plan's current
contract with Kellen. The Board may take action to exercise the option
to renew the current UCR Plan contract with Kellen for an additional
one-year period under such terms provided under the current contract.
IX. Subcommittee Reports
Audit Subcommittee--UCR Audit Subcommittee
No report.
Dispute Resolution Subcommittee--UCR Dispute Resolution Subcommittee
Chair
The UCR Dispute Resolution Subcommittee Chair will report on the
Dispute Resolution Subcommittee meeting that took place on July 10,
2025.
Education and Training Subcommittee--UCR Education and Training
Subcommittee Chair
The UCR Education and Training Subcommittee Chair will provide an
update on key projects and initiatives, including the ongoing
development of the learning management program and training modules,
awareness and engagement efforts for various stakeholders, and the
optimization of the website and newsletter.
Enforcement Subcommittee--UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair
The UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair will provide an update on
current and planned initiatives, including efforts to enhance UCR
enforcement efficiency, and recognition of states and inspectors.
Finance Subcommittee--UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository
Manager
A. Possible Approval of a 2027 UCR Plan Registration Year Fee and
Revenue Requirement Recommendation to United States Department of
Transportation/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (``USDOT/
FMCSA'') (From the Finance Subcommittee)--UCR Finance Subcommittee
Chair and UCR Depository Manager
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository Manager will
present the Finance Subcommittee's recommendation to the Board
regarding the 2027 UCR Plan Registration Year fee and revenue
requirement including its analysis. The Board may take action to
approve a 2027 UCR Plan Registration Year fee recommendation and
revenue requirement to be forwarded to USDOT/FMCSA its consideration.
B. Selection of an External Auditor To Audit the Unified Carrier
Registration Plan Depository for the Year Ended December 31, 2024--UCR
Finance Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository Manager
The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository Manager will
discuss the engagement of WBL as an External Auditor to audit the UCR
Plan Depository for the Year Ended December 31, 2024.
Industry Advisory Subcommittee--UCR Industry Advisory Subcommittee
Chair and UCR Plan Board Member Monte Wiederhold
UCR Plan Board member Monte Wiederhold will discuss Broker
transparency under 49 CFR 371.3. Mr. Wiederhold will seek input during
the discussion as to why this regulation is not being enforced and what
can be done to achieve more enforcement?
Mr. Wiederhold will also discuss the process and numbers of Brokers
registering for UCR.
X. Contractor Reports--UCR Board Chair
UCR Executive Director Update
The UCR Executive Director will provide a report covering his
recent activity for the UCR Plan.
UCR Administrator Update (Kellen)
The UCR Chief of Staff will provide a management update covering
any additional activity for the Depository, Operations, and
Communications.
DSL Transportation Services, Inc.
DSL Transportation Services, Inc. will report on the latest data
from the FARs program, Tier 5 and 6 unregistered motor carriers, and
other matters.
Seikosoft
Seikosoft will provide an update on its recent/new activity related
to the UCR's National Registration System.
XI. Other Business--UCR Board Chair
The UCR Board Chair will call for any other business, old or new,
from the floor.
XII. 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
daylight time, July 30, 2025, 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#c3a6afa6a2aea2ad83a1aca2b1a7edb6a0b1eda4acb5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="482d242d29252926082a27293a2c663d2b3a662f273e">[email protected]</span></a>.
Alex B. Leath,
Chief Legal Officer, Unified Carrier Registration Plan.
[FR Doc. 2025-14926 Filed 8-4-25; 4:15 pm]
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