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more limited operating conditions than automated collection techniques or I. Background mirrors, environmental debris on other forms of information technology. The NEMSAC was established camera lens degrades image quality, Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act pursuant to Section 31108 of the higher cost, a higher likelihood of a of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st need for regular maintenance, and more and 49 CFR 1.95. Century (MAP–21) Act of 2012, under difficult maintenance. Additional Issued in Washington, DC. the Federal Advisory Committee Act. concerns noted by commenters about Cem Hatipoglu, The purpose of NEMSAC is to serve as replacing traditional mirrors with a nationally recognized council of camera-based rear visibility systems Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety Research. emergency medical services (EMS) include: representatives to provide advice and 1. Camera-based rear visibility [FR Doc. 2021–10813 Filed 5–21–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P consult with: systems’ displays will make driving a. The Federal Interagency Committee unsafe, as compared to traditional on Emergency Medical Services mirrors. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FICEMS) on matters relating to EMS 2. Drivers will not be able to easily issues; and acclimate to using the visual displays of National Highway Traffic Safety b. The Secretary of Transportation on camera-based rear visibility systems and Administration matters relating to EMS issues affecting different display locations (if [DOT–NHTSA–2020–0105] DOT. applicable). The NEMSAC provides an important 3. Camera-based rear visibility National Emergency Medical Services national forum for the non-Federal systems and new technology will Advisory Council Notice of Public deliberation of national EMS issues and further remove the human from the Meeting serves as a platform for advice on DOT’s driving task. national EMS activities. NEMSAC also 4. Concerns about camera-based rear AGENCY: National Highway Traffic provides advice and recommendations visibility systems’ ability to function Safety Administration (NHTSA), to the FICEMS. NEMSAC is authorized reliably and that cameras requiring Department of Transportation (DOT). under Section 31108 of the MAP–21 Act power can fail unexpectedly and cause ACTION: Notice of public meeting. of 2012, codified at 42 U.S.C. 300d–4. a lack of awareness of the drivers’ surroundings, while traditional mirrors SUMMARY: This notice announces a II. Agenda cannot. meeting of the National Emergency At the meeting, the agenda will cover 5. Concerns camera-based rear Medical Services Advisory Council the following topics: visibility systems would be more (NEMSAC). • Updates from Federal Emergency difficult for law enforcement to DATES: The meeting will be held Services Liaisons determine if they are working correctly, November 3–4, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to • Emergency Services Personnel Safety as compared to traditional mirrors for 5:00 p.m. EST. and Wellness which damage can be easily determined. Requests to attend the meeting must • Information on FICEMS Initiatives In summary, the proposed research is be received by October 29, 2021. • Update on NHTSA Initiatives intended to gather information to Requests for accommodations to a • Committee Reports address the question of whether camera- disability must be received by October III. Public Participation based rear visibility system use is as safe 29, 2021. as that of traditional mirrors through If you wish to speak during the The meeting will be open to the examination of drivers’ eye glance meeting, you must submit a written public on a first-come, first-served basis, behavior and driving performance. copy of your remarks to DOT by October as space is limited. Members of the However, issues such as reliability and 29, 2021. public who wish to attend in person law enforcement impacts are outside of Requests to submit written materials must RSVP to the person listed in the the scope of this initial work. NHTSA to be reviewed during the meeting must FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT appreciates the feedback and many be received no later than October 29, section with your name and affiliation. relevant suggestions offered regarding 2021. DOT is committed to providing equal additional experimental conditions to access to this meeting for all ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held consider. NHTSA will consider the virtually (depending on the status of the participants. If you need alternative provided suggestions as input for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) formats or services because of a follow-on research programs. pandemic) or at the U.S. Department of disability, such as sign language, Public Comments Invited: You are Transportation, 1200 New Jersey interpretation, or other ancillary aids, asked to comment on any aspects of this Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT information collection, including (a) Copies of the meeting minutes will be whether the proposed collection of available on the NEMSAC internet section no later than the deadline listed information is necessary for the proper website at EMS.gov. The detailed agenda in the DATES section. performance of the functions of the will be posted on the NEMSAC internet There will be a thirty (30) minute Department, including whether the website at EMS.gov at least one week in period allotted for comments from information will have practical utility; advance of the meeting. members of the public joining the (b) the accuracy of the Department’s meeting. To accommodate as many estimate of the burden of the proposed FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: speakers as possible, the time for each information collection; (c) ways to Clary Mole, EMS Specialist, DOT, at commenter may be limited. Individuals enhance the quality, utility and clarity [email protected] or 202–366–2795. wishing to reserve speaking time during of the information to be collected; and Any committee related requests should the meeting must submit a request at the (d) ways to minimize the burden of the be sent to the person listed in this time of registration, as well as the name, collection of information on section. address, and organizational affiliation of respondents, including the use of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the proposed speaker. If the number of

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registrants requesting to make W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 2019 GMC Acadia motor vehicles do not statements is greater than can be Washington, DC 20590. fully comply with the requirements of reasonably accommodated during the • Hand Delivery: Deliver comments paragraphs S4.2 and S4.3(a) of FMVSS meeting, the NHTSA office of EMS may by hand to the U.S. Department of No. 302, Flammability of Interior conduct a lottery to determine the Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Materials (49 CFR 571.302). GM filed a speakers. Speakers are requested to 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room noncompliance report dated May 29, submit a written copy of their prepared W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 2020, pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, remarks for inclusion in the meeting Washington, DC 20590. The Docket Defect and Noncompliance records and for circulation to NEMSAC Section is open on weekdays from 10 Responsibility and Reports. GM members. All prepared remarks a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Federal subsequently petitioned NHTSA on submitted on time will be accepted and holidays. June 19, 2020, for an exemption from considered as part of the record. Any • Electronically: Submit comments the notification and remedy member of the public may present a electronically by logging onto the requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 written statement to the committee at Federal Docket Management System on the basis that this noncompliance is any time. (FDMS) website at https:// inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 300d–4(b); 49 CFR www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online 1.95(i)(4). instructions for submitting comments. 30118(d) and 30120(h) and 49 CFR part • Comments may also be faxed to 556, Exemption for Inconsequential Nanda Narayanan Srinivasan, (202) 493–2251. Defect or Noncompliance. Associate Administrator, Research and Comments must be written in the This notice of receipt of GM’s petition Program Development. English language, and be no greater than is published under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and [FR Doc. 2021–10811 Filed 5–21–21; 8:45 am] 15 pages in length, although there is no 30120 and does not represent any BILLING CODE 4910–59–P limit to the length of necessary Agency decision or other exercise of attachments to the comments. If judgment concerning the merits of the comments are submitted in hard copy petition. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION form, please ensure that two copies are II. Vehicles Involved: Approximately provided. If you wish to receive 166,938 MY 2017–2020 Cadillac XT5, National Highway Traffic Safety confirmation that comments you have MY 2020 Cadillac XT6, and MY 2017– Administration submitted by mail were received, please 2019 GMC Acadia motor vehicles enclose a stamped, self-addressed manufactured between October 29, [Docket No. NHTSA–2020–0068; Notice 1] postcard with the comments. Note that 2015, and March 20, 2020, are all comments received will be posted potentially involved. General Motors LLC, Receipt of III. Noncompliance: GM explains that without change to https:// Petition for Decision of the noncompliance is that subject www.regulations.gov, including any Inconsequential Noncompliance vehicles are equipped with ventilated personal information provided. front seats that do not meet the AGENCY: National Highway Traffic All comments and supporting Safety Administration (NHTSA), flammability requirements set forth in materials received before the close of paragraphs S4.2 and S4.3(a) of FMVSS Department of Transportation (DOT). business on the closing date indicated No. 302. Specifically, when the four ACTION: Receipt of petition. above will be filed in the docket and composite layers of the seat-vent mat will be considered. All comments and assembly are tested separately, one SUMMARY: General Motors LLC, (GM) has supporting materials received after the determined that certain model year composite layer did not meet the burn closing date will also be filed and will rate requirement because it had burn (MY) 2017–2020 Cadillac XT5, MY 2020 be considered to the fullest extent Cadillac XT6, and MY 2017–2019 GMC rates ranging between 186 mm/min to possible. 189 mm/min, therefore, it exceeded the Acadia motor vehicles do not fully When the petition is granted or comply with Federal Motor Vehicle maximum burn rate of 102 mm/min. denied, notice of the decision will also IV. Rule Requirements: Paragraphs Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, be published in the Federal Register S4.2 and S4.3(a) of FMVSS No. 302 Flammability of Interior Materials. GM pursuant to the authority indicated at includes the requirements relevant to filed a noncompliance report dated May the end of this notice. this petition. Any material that does not 29, 2020. GM subsequently petitioned All comments, background adhere to other materials at every point NHTSA on June 19, 2020, for a decision documentation, and supporting of contact must meet the 102 mm per that the subject noncompliance is materials submitted to the docket may minute burn rate requirement when inconsequential as it relates to motor be viewed by anyone at the address and tested separately. Any portion of a vehicle safety. This notice announces times given above. The documents may single or composite material which is receipt of GM’s petition. also be viewed on the internet at https:// within 13 mm of the occupant DATES: Send comments on or before www.regulations.gov by following the compartment air space shall meet the June 23, 2021. online instructions for accessing the requirements. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are docket. The docket ID number for this V. Summary of GM’s Petition: The invited to submit written data, views, petition is shown in the heading of this following views and arguments and arguments on this petition. notice. presented in this section, ‘‘V. Summary Comments must refer to the docket and DOT’s complete Privacy Act of GM’s Petition,’’ are the views and notice number cited in the title of this Statement is available for review in a arguments provided by GM. They have notice and submitted by any of the Federal Register notice published on not been evaluated by the Agency and following methods: April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78). do not reflect the views of the Agency. • Mail: Send comments by mail SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: GM described the subject addressed to the U.S. Department of I. Overview: GM has determined that noncompliance and contended that the Transportation, Docket Operations, M– certain MY 2017–2020 Cadillac XT5, noncompliance is inconsequential as it 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room MY 2020 Cadillac XT6, and MY 2017– relates to motor vehicle safety.

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