4178292 Public Hearing of DC Taxicab Commission on February 15, 2013. Subject is proposed rulemaking for the acceptance of non-cash payments in DC taxis.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TAXICAB COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Amendments to Chapter 6, Section 604 (Modern Taximeter Systems) of Title 31 (Taxicabs and Public Vehicles for Hire) of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.
FEBRUARY 15, 2013
10:00 A.M.
The DC Taxicab Commission (DCTC) has scheduled a Public Hearing at 10:00 am on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 441 4th Street, NW, in the Old Council Chambers regarding proposed rulemaking for the acceptance of non-cash payments in DC taxis.
In order to allow for more structured responses DCTC will implement a new protocol that will divide the hearing into two parts for those who intend to testify:
The first part of the hearing will consist of those requests from associations and advocacy organizations that represent drivers or riders and companies or groups of companies who wish to appear together or with their leadership. Participants during this first part will be allowed up to thirty (30) minutes to present and will have to submit ten (10) copies of their presentation forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting. Please be advised that if legal representatives, officers, or individuals from an association, organization or company testify during this first part of the hearing then others from these associations, organizations or companies will NOT be allowed to sign up to testify. It should also be noted that the Commission members may elect to ask questions during this first phase.
The second part of the hearing will be reserved for the general public only. These participants will have the standard five (5) minutes to present. Although it is not required, participants are urged to submit their presentations in writing in advance of the hearing.
All participants are reminded that this is an issue of material importance about taxi operations in the District. So when making suggestions as to what should be added or deleted to the proposed rulemaking participants should be mindful to cite the specific section and use precise language. It is important to be clear and exact with presentations as these regulations will affect how companies and drivers will function.
The Proposed rulemaking will be published in the D.C. Register, Volume 60, No. 6, on February 8, 2013.
Copies of the proposed rulemaking can be obtained at www.dcregs.dc.gov or by contacting Jacques P. Lerner, General Counsel, District of Columbia Taxicab Commission, 2041 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue, S.E., Suite 204, Washington, D.C. 20020. (202) 645-6018. The proposed rulemaking will also be available on the DCTC website at www.dctaxi.dc.gov.
The public hearing will take place at the following time and location:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2013, 10:00 am
OLD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
441 4TH Street, N.W., First Floor, Washington, DC 20001
