Notice2026-21956
Sunshine Act Meetings
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Published
October 28, 2026
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Unified Carrier Registration Plan
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67911-67912]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21956]
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UNIFIED CARRIER REGISTRATION PLAN
Sunshine Act Meetings
TIME AND DATE: October 28, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time.
PLACE: The 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: 922 9451
2618, 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/ZssrMCkzSJSgD9N8a5o-TQ">https://kellen.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZssrMCkzSJSgD9N8a5o-TQ</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.
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Ground Rules
[rtarr8] Board actions taken only in designated areas on the agenda
IV. Approval of Minutes of the July 29, 2026, UCR Board Meeting--UCR
Board Chair
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
Draft Minutes from the July 29, 2026, UCR Board meeting will be
reviewed. The Board will consider action to approve.
V. Report of FMCSA--FMCSA Representative
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator (FMCSA) Deputy
Administrator or representative will provide a report on any relevant
agency activity.
VI. Amendments to the UCR Agreement--UCR Governance Task Force Chair,
UCR Chief Legal Officer and UCR Executive Director
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
The UCR Governance Task Force Chair, UCR Chief Legal Officer and
UCR Executive Director will present and explain to the Board proposed
amendments to the UCR Agreement recommended by the Governance Task
Force. The Board may take action to initiate the process to amend the
UCR Agreement pursuant to the UCR Agreement Amendment Policy, including
the establishment of an Amendments Subcommittee to review the
recommendations of the Governance Task Force and make additional
recommendations.
VII. Subcommittee Reports
Audit Subcommittee--UCR Audit Subcommittee Chair
The UCR Audit Subcommittee Chair will present a current state
Compliance Summary Report to the Board.
Dispute Resolution Subcommittee--UCR Dispute Resolution Subcommittee
Chair
No report.
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 efforts for
various stakeholders.
Enforcement Subcommittee--UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair and Vice-
Chair
The UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair and Vice-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. 2027 and 2028 Registration Fee Update--UCR Finance Subcommittee
Chair and UCR Executive Director
The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair and UCR Executive Director will
provide an update on the 2027 and 2028 Registration Year fee
recommendation.
B. Revenues From 2025 and 2026 Registration Fees--UCR Depository
Manager
The UCR Depository Manager will review the revenues received from
the 2025 and 2026 plan year registration fees.
C. 2025 External Financial Audit Update--UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair
and UCR Depository Manager
The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository Manager will
provide an update on the UCR Plan's 2025 External Financial Audit.
D. Request For Proposals (RFP) Process for the 2026 Audit--UCR Finance
Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository Manager
For Discussion and Possible Board Action
The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository Manager will
discuss an RFP for the 2026 UCR audit. The Finance Subcommittee, at its
October 15, 2026, meeting passed a motion to recommend that the UCR
Plan Board authorize the issuance of an RFP to obtain an independent
financial audit of the UCR Plan Depository for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2026. The purpose of the RFP is to solicit competitive
proposals from qualified independent certified public accounting firms
to ensure an objective, professional and cost-effective audit. The
Board may take action to authorize the issuance of an RFP for the 2026
independent financial statement audit of the UCR Plan Depository and
further, to authorize the Finance Subcommittee to oversee the proposed
RFP evaluation process and recommend to the Board an auditor to be
selected.
E. Management Report--UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository
Manager
The UCR Finance Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository Manager will
provide an update on UCR finances and related topics.
Industry Advisory Subcommittee--UCR Industry Advisory Subcommittee
Chair
No report.
Governance Task Force--UCR Governance Task Force Chair
The UCR Governance Task Force Chair will provide an update on
topics to include the UCR agreement, subcommittee charters and other
related governance topics.
VIII. Contractor Reports--UCR Board Chair
UCR Executive Director Update
The UCR Executive Director will provide a report covering his
recent activity on behalf of the UCR Plan.
UCR Administrator Update (Kellen)
No substantive updates from the UCR Chief of Staff beyond the
Management, Depository, Operations and Communication reports provided.
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.
IX. Other Business--UCR Board Chair
The UCR Board Chair will call for any other business, old or new,
from the floor.
X. 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, October 21, 2026, 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#03666f66626e626d43616c6271672d7660712d646c75"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5a3f363f3b373b341a38353b283e742f3928743d352c">[email protected]</span></a>.
Alex B. Leath,
Chief Legal Officer, Unified Carrier Registration Plan.
[FR Doc. 2026-21956 Filed 10-26-26; 11:15 am]
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