Electronic Logging Device Technical Specification Public Meeting

Raymond P. Martinez
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
27 August 2019

[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 27, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 44964]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-18417]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0167]


Electronic Logging Device Technical Specification Public Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces a public meeting to discuss the technical 
specifications in Appendix A to Subpart B of part 395, Functional 
Specifications for All Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), as published 
in the ``Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service Supporting 
Documents'' final rule (ELD Rule). This meeting will be a forum for 
discussion of the minimum requirements for ELDs and is being held to 
help manufacturers produce ELDs that will comply with the ELD Rule.

DATES: The public meeting will take place on Friday, September 6, 2019, 
from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Eastern time. A copy of the agenda will be 
available in advance of the meeting at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/electronic-logging-device-technical-specification-public-meeting-tickets-65180373251.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. DOT Headquarters 
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Those 
interested in attending this public meeting must register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/electronic-logging-device-technical-specification-public-meeting-tickets-65180373251 by September 1, 2019. Attendees 
should arrive at the U.S. DOT Headquarters Building by 8:30 a.m. to 
allow sufficient time to clear security. FMCSA requests that questions 
be submitted in advance to ELD@dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Donnice Wagoner, Transportation 
Specialist, Enforcement Division, FMCSA. Ms. Wagoner may be reached at 
202-366-3096 and by email at eld@dot.gov. Services for Individuals with 
Disabilities: For information on facilities or services for individuals 
with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, 
contact Ms. Donnice Wagoner at 202-366-3096 or by email at 
Donnice.wagoner@dot.gov by September 1, 2019.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On December 16, 2015, FMCSA published in the Federal Register a 
final rule concerning ELDs (80 FR 78292-78416, Docket No. FMCSA-2010-
0167).\1\ The final rule included detailed performance and design 
requirements for ELDs to ensure the devices produce accurate, tamper-
resistant records with a uniform file format and consistent displays.
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https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=FMCSA-2010-0167.
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    The technical specifications from the ELD Rule are codified in 
Appendix A to Subpart B of part 395 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations. ELD manufacturers are required to self-certify that their 
devices comply with the ELD Rule and register the devices with FMCSA. 
Motor carriers subject to the ELD Rule were required to operate 
registered ELDs by the compliance date of December 18, 2017. However, 
motor carriers that operated with automatic onboard recording devices 
(AOBRDs) prior to December 18, 2017, and that are subject to the ELD 
Rule, have until December 16, 2019, to transition from AOBRDs to ELDs. 
A list of self-certified and registered ELDs can be found at https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/list.

Meeting Information

    This meeting is intended for representatives of ELD vendors to 
present questions and discuss issues related to the transition from 
AOBRDs to ELDs, to discuss the data transfer process and related 
technical questions, and present other issues unique to the ELD vendor 
community. The meeting agenda is available on the registration site 
(see ADDRESSES above for instructions on registration).

    Issued on August 21, 2019.
Raymond P. Martinez.
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2019-18417 Filed 8-26-19; 8:45 am]
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