ELDTAC Work Group Task Assignments/Deadlines

Meeting 2

Core Curriculum WG

Conference Line:888-251-2909

Access Code:4389201

Host Code:9406

Draft Model Curriculum for Class A and Class B CDL training programs at level of detail needed to appear in §380.615 Appendix A and B, respectively, of FMCSA outline.

[Same for Appendix C?]

Drafting leads: Carl Spatocco

Target date for initial work product: 2 weeks (April 2-3)

Passenger Bus WG

Conference Line:877-411-9748

Access Code:8377920

Host Code:2993

1. Answer two preliminary questions:

(a) Does MAP-21 require that new recipients of P endorsement receive (a) classroom/online training and (b) BTW training, specifically oriented to P endorsement, from a certified training provider?

(b) If MAP-21 leaves this decision discretionary, is such training nonetheless desirable?

2. If the answer to either (a) or (b) is “yes”, then draft the curricular requirements for certified training providers to appear in § 380.513 of FMCSA outline.

Drafting leads: Ken Presley

Target date for initial work product: 2 weeks (April 2-3)

School Bus WG

Conference Line:888-251-2909

Access Code:6015221

Host Code:3269

1. Answer two preliminary questions:

(a) Does MAP-21 require that new recipients of S endorsement receive (a) classroom/online training and (b) BTW training, specifically oriented to S endorsement, from a certified training provider?

(b) If MAP-21 leaves this decision discretionary, is such training nonetheless desirable?

2. If the answer to either (a) or (b) is “yes”, then draft the curricular requirements for certified training providers to appear in § 380.515.

Drafting leads: Bob Ramsdell

Target date for initial work product: 2 weeks (April 2-3)

HazMat WG (deferred)

Conference Line:888-557-8511

Access Code:2338007

Host Code:1096

1. Answer two preliminary questions:

(a) Does MAP-21 require that new recipients of HM endorsement receive (a) classroom/online training and (b) BTW training, specifically oriented to HM endorsement, from a certified training provider? No skills test for HM endorsement – only knowledge requirements.

(b) If MAP-21 leaves this decision discretionary, is such training nonetheless desirable?

2. If the answer to either (a) or (b) is “yes”, then draft the curricular requirements for certified training providers to appear in § 380.517.

3. If the answer is “no” then draft the appropriate language for §380.517.

Drafting leads: Boyd Stephenson

Target date for initial work product: 2 weeks (April 2-3)

Certification/Accreditation/Accountability Work Group

Conference Line:888-808-6929

Access Code:9422847

Host Code:6236

0. Which training providers should be covered? Should there be special provisions for very small training providers? What constitutes very small training providers?

Drafting leads: Scott Grenerth

Target date for initial work product: 4 weeks (April 15)

1. Draft the eligibility requirements for Driver Training Programs to be specified. These requirements will include curricular requirements established by the Curriculum Working Group but may include other criteria as well.

[Facilitators Note: It may be useful to approach by drafting the form that applicants for certification will have to fill out. This will require you to articulate clearly and specifically what information will be gathered from each applicant to ensure both eligibility before the fact and accountability after the fact.]

Drafting leads: Dave Money

Target date for initial work product: 4 weeks (April 15)

2. Make a recommendation on:

(a) who will do the certifying work (e.g., self-certification, third-party certification, FMCSA certification);

(b) if third-party certification, how costs of certification will be covered; and

(c) how credibility of certification process will be overseen.

Drafting leads: Lou Spoonhour

Target date for initial work product: 4 weeks (April 15)

Implementation/Enforcement WG (deferred)

Conference Line:877-402-9753

Access Code:3811523

Host Code:8231

1. [Deferred]

Drafting leads: Bob Tershak

Target date for initial work product: TBD

Data Needs WG

Conference Line:877-411-9748

Access Code:5495005

Host Code:9618

[Tasks to be defined based on today’s discussion]

Drafting leads: Brian Dahlin

Target date for initial work product: TBD

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