Sunshine Act Meeting Notice; Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board Subcommittee Meetings |
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Alex B. Leath
Unified Carrier Registration Plan
20 May 2019
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 97 (Monday, May 20, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22939-22942]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-10581]
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UNIFIED CARRIER REGISTRATION PLAN
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice; Unified Carrier Registration Plan
Board Subcommittee Meetings
TIME AND DATE: June 3, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Mountain
daylight time.
PLACE: Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 2111 N Lacrosse St., Rapid City,
South Dakota. These meetings will also be accessible via conference
call. Any interested person may call 1-866-210-1669, passcode 5253902#,
to listen and participate in the open portions of these meetings.
STATUS: Parts of these meetings will be open to the public. Parts of
these meetings will be closed to the public pursuant to Government in
the Sunshine Act exemptions (c)(9)(B) and (c)(10) (see agendas below
for further information).
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board
Subcommittees (each a ``Subcommittee'') will continue their work in
developing and implementing the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and
Agreement. The subject matter of these meetings will include:
Procedures Subcommittee Meeting
Proposed Agenda
Portions Open to the Public
I. Call to Order--Subcommittee Chair
The Subcommittee Chair will call the meeting to order.
II. Verification of Meeting Notice--Operations Manager
Publication of notice for the meeting in the Federal Register will
be verified.
III. Approval of Minutes from January 28, 2019 Meeting--Operations
Manager
Minutes from the January 28, 2019 meeting will be reviewed and
Subcommittee will consider approval.
IV. Direct Access to Federal Register--Chief Legal Officer
For Discussion and Possible
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Subcommittee Action
Subcommittee will receive a report on the effort to obtain
direct access to the Federal Register for publication of meeting
announcements and consider recommending to the Board ratification of
the Chief Legal Officer's actions in obtaining direct access to the
Federal Register.
V. UCR Agreement Amendment--Subcommittee Chair
For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
Succession Plan in Event of Chair and Vice Chair Vacancy:
Proposal for amending the UCR Agreement to address Chair and Vice
Chair vacancies will be reviewed and the Subcommittee will consider
recommending action to the Board.
VI. UCR Handbook Amendments--Subcommittee Chair
For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
School Buses: New language for the handling of school
buses for UCR purposes will be reviewed and the Subcommittee will
consider whether to recommend to the Board approval of the language and
placement in the Handbook.
Refund Procedure: New language describing the UCR refund
procedure will be reviewed and the Subcommittee will consider whether
to recommend to the Board approval of the language and placement in the
Handbook.
State Carrier Audit Procedure: New language describing the
state carrier audit procedure will be reviewed and the Subcommittee
will consider whether to recommend to the Board approval of the
language and placement in the Handbook.
Portions Closed to the Public
VII. Update on Twelve Percent Logistics Litigation--Scott Morris and
Chief Legal Officer
Board will receive a report on the status of the litigation.
Portions Open to the Public
VIII. Other Items--Subcommittee Chair
The Subcommittee Chair will call for any other items the
Subcommittee members would like to discuss.
IX. Adjourn--Subcommittee Chair
The Subcommittee Chair will adjourn the meeting.
Audit Subcommittee Meeting
Proposed Agenda
Open to the Public
I. Call to Order--Subcommittee Chair
The Subcommittee Chair will call the meeting to order.
II. Verification of Meeting Notice--Operations Manager
Publication of notice for the meeting in the Federal Register will
be verified.
III. Approval of Minutes from January 28, 2019 Meeting--Operations
Manager
Minutes from the January 28, 2019 meeting will be reviewed and the
Subcommittee will consider approval.
IV. Update on Status of 2018 State Carrier Audits--Subcommittee Chair
Chair will review number of 2018 state audit reports received to
date.
V. Proposal for Addressing Non-Compliant Carrier Audit Reports--
Subcommittee Chair
For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
Proposal for how UCR should address non-compliant carrier
audit reports submitted by participating states will be reviewed and
the Subcommittee will consider recommending approval of the proposal to
the Board.
VI. Update on Status of Focused Anomalies Review (FARs)--DSL
Transportation
DSL will provide an update on the status of FARs for 2018 and 2019.
VII. Update on Audit Tool Development in NRS--Seikosoft
Seikosoft will provide an update on the status of development for
the new audit tool in the National Registration System.
VIII. State Compliance Review in Alabama--UCR Administrator
Subcommittee Chair will summarize the pilot state compliance review
conducted in the state of Alabama.
IX. State Auditor Training in Chicago--Operations Manager
Operations Manager will summarize the state auditor training held
in Chicago.
X. Other Items--Subcommittee Chair
The Subcommittee Chair will call for any other items the
Subcommittee members would like to discuss.
XI. Adjournment--Subcommittee Chair
The Subcommittee Chair will adjourn the meeting.
Finance Subcommittee Meeting
Proposed Agenda
Portions Open to the Public
I. Call to Order--Subcommittee Chair
Chair will call the meeting to order.
II. Verification of Meeting Notice--Operations Manager
Publication of notice for the meeting in the Federal Register will
be verified.
III. Approval of Minutes from January 28, 2019 Meeting--Operations
Manager
Minutes from the January 28, 2019 meeting will be reviewed and the
Subcommittee will consider approval.
IV. Proposed Policy for Establishing Contingency Reserve--Subcommittee
Chair
For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
Proposal for establishing a financial contingency reserve
for the Plan will be reviewed and the Subcommittee will consider
whether to recommend approval of the proposal to the Board.
V. Development Priorities--Subcommittee Chair
Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
Subcommittee will consider potential recommendation(s) to
the UCR Board of necessary system development projects based on updates
above and consider whether to propose any of the recommendations to the
Board for approval.
VI. Updates--UCR Administrator
Registrations YTD: Subcommittee will receive an update on
total carrier registrations to date.
Investment Program: Subcommittee will receive an update on
investments with both SunTrust and Bank of North Dakota.
Depository Audit: Subcommittee will receive an update on
the preparedness of the 2017 and 2018 financial statements for audit,
along with the timing for process from fieldwork to delivery of audit
report.
State Distributions for 2019: Subcommittee will receive an
update on distributions made to eligible participating states and
potential timing.
2017 Registration Year Close: Subcommittee will receive an
update on the actions taken as a part of closing the 2017 registration
year.
2018 Registration Year: Subcommittee will receive an
update on the status of reconciling the registration systems data with
the depository data and related bank account balances.
Operating Costs Incurred YTD: Subcommittee will receive an
update on actual operating costs compared to the approved budgets.
VII. National Registration System--UCR Administrator
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Subcommittee will receive an update on performance and status of
certain system aspects to include convenience fee issues, refund
procedures, and duplicated transactions.
Portions Closed to the Public
VIII. Inform Subcommittee RE: Data Investigation--Chair, Scott Morris,
and Chief Legal Officer
Subcommittee will receive a report concerning a data investigation
initiated since the last Subcommittee meeting.
IX. Ratification of Agreement RE: Data Investigation--Scott Morris and
Chief Legal Officer
For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action:
Subcommittee will consider a recommendation to the Board
related to ratification of UCR Chair's expedient execution of a
contract for information security and computer forensic services.
X. Update on Twelve Percent Logistics Litigation--Scott Morris and
Chief Legal Officer
Subcommittee will receive a report on the status of the litigation.
Portions Open to the Public
XI. Other Items--Subcommittee Chair
The Subcommittee Chair will call for any other items the
Subcommittee members would like to discuss.
XII. Adjourn--Subcommittee Chair
Chair will adjourn the meeting.
Registration System Subcommittee Meeting
Proposed Agenda
Portions Open to the Public
I. Call to Order--Subcommittee Chair
Chair will call the meeting to order.
II. Verification of Meeting Notice--Operation Manager
Publication of notice for the meeting in the Federal Register will
be verified.
III. Approval of Minutes from January 28, 2019 Meeting--Operations
Manager
Minutes from the January 28, 2019 meeting will be reviewed and the
Subcommittee will consider approval.
IV. Proposal to Ratify UCR Chair's Decision to Delay Enforcement to May
1, 2019--Subcommittee Chair
For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
Subcommittee will consider whether to recommend that the
Board ratify the UCR Chair's directive to postpone 2019 UCR enforcement
to May 1, 2019.
V. Proposed Policy RE: Blocking Certain Carrier Payments with History
of Problems--Subcommittee Chair
Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
Proposal for new rules regarding the need to block
specific payment methods utilized by carriers following multiple
problems with that payment method will be reviewed and the Subcommittee
will consider whether to recommend adoption of the policy to the Board.
VI. Proposed Policy RE: Pending Payment Time Period--Subcommittee Chair
Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
Proposal for establishing a defined time period after
which carriers having a payment pending in the National Registration
System will cause the registration transaction to be deleted from the
system will be reviewed and the Subcommittee will consider whether to
recommend adoption of the policy to the Board.
VII. Proposal from Seikosoft--Subcommittee Chair
Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
Proposal for additional administrative support to be
provided by Seikosoft will be reviewed and Subcommittee will consider
whether to recommend action on the proposal to the Board.
VIII. Development Priorities--Subcommittee Chair
Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
Subcommittee will consider potential recommendation(s) to
the Board of necessary system development projects based on updates
above.
IX. Updates: National Registration System--Seikosoft
Registrations YTD: Subcommittee will receive an update on
total carrier registrations to date.
Customer Service Performance: Subcommittee will receive an
update on customer service metrics (calls, chats, emails).
Solicitation Module: Subcommittee will receive an update
on the new carrier solicitation functionality available to state
administrators in the National Registration System, including a
demonstration.
X. Trial Period for Modified Carrier-Verification--Subcommittee Chair
Subcommittee will receive an update on performance of trial period
for modified carrier-verification (e.g., rate of registrations since
implemented; volume of questions, complaints).
XI. UCR Bulletin for Participating States--Operations Manager
Subcommittee will be reminded that bulletin carrying updates and
information relevant to state administrators is now being sent
electronically from the UCR Administrator.
Portions Closed to the Public
XII. Inform Subcommittee RE: Data Investigation--Subcommittee Chair and
Chief Legal Officer
Subcommittee will receive a report concerning a data investigation
initiated since the last Subcommittee meeting.
XIII. Ratification of Agreement RE: Data Investigation--Subcommittee
Chair
For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
Subcommittee will consider a recommendation to the Board
related to ratification of UCR Chair's expedient execution of a
contract for information security and computer forensic services.
Portions Open to the Public
XIV. Other Items--Subcommittee Chair
The Subcommittee Chair will call for any other items the
Subcommittee members would like to discuss.
XV. Adjourn--Subcommittee Chair
Chair will adjourn the meeting.
Education and Training Subcommittee Meeting
Proposed Agenda
Open to the Public
I. Call to Order--Subcommittee Chair
The Subcommittee Chair will call the meeting to order.
II. Verification of Meeting Notice--Operations Manager
Publication of notice for the meeting in the Federal Register will
be verified.
III. Purpose of Subcommittee--Subcommittee Chair
Subcommittee Chair will review the purpose of the new Education and
Training Subcommittee.
IV. Proposal for Strategic Direction--Subcommittee Chair and Operations
Manager
For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
Proposal for Kellen to provide strategic direction to the
new UCR education and training program will be reviewed and the
Subcommittee will consider whether to recommend any action to the
Board, including possible approval of the proposal.
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V. Feedback on Potential Education Topics for State Administrators--
Subcommittee Chair
Subcommittee will hear feedback on potential topics for the new
education and training program to cover.
VI. Other Items--Subcommittee Chair
The Subcommittee Chair will call for any other items the
Subcommittee members would like to discuss.
VII. Adjournment--Subcommittee Chair
Subcommittee Chair will adjourn the meeting.
Industry Advisory Subcommittee Meeting
Proposed Agenda
Open to the Public
I. Call to Order--Subcommittee Chair
The Subcommittee Chair will call the meeting to order.
II. Verification of Meeting Notice--Operations Manager
Publication of notice for the meeting in the Federal Register will
be verified.
III. Industry Feedback on National Registration System--Subcommittee
Chair
Subcommittee Chair will report on feedback received from industry
on performance, functionality, etc. of new National Registration
System.
IV. Industry Feedback on UCR Handbook--Subcommittee Chair
Subcommittee Chair will report on feedback received from industry
on usefulness, as well as suggestions, related to the UCR Handbook.
V. Other Items--Subcommittee Chair
The Subcommittee Chair will call for any other items the
Subcommittee members would like to discuss.
VI. Adjournment--Subcommittee Chair
Subcommittee Chair will adjourn the meeting.
These agendas will be available no later than 5:00 p.m. Mountain
daylight time, May 23, 2019 at: https://ucrplan.org.
CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Mr. Avelino Gutierrez, Chair,
Unified Carrier Registration Board of Directors, (505) 827-4565,
Avelino.Gutierrez@state.nm.us.
Alex B. Leath,
Chief Legal Officer, Unified Carrier Registration Plan.
[FR Doc. 2019-10581 Filed 5-16-19; 4:15 pm]
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