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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
[USCG–2005–21802]
National Offshore Safety Advisory
Committee; Vacancies
Coast Guard, DHS.
Request for applications.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks
applications for membership on the
National Offshore Safety Advisory
Committee (NOSAC). NOSAC provides
advice and makes recommendations to
the Coast Guard on matters affecting the
offshore industry.
DATES: Application forms should reach
the Coast Guard on or before September
30, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may request an
application form by writing to
Commandant (G–MSO–2), U.S. Coast
Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20593–0001; by calling
202–267–1082; or by faxing 202–267–
4570. A copy of the application form is
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Advisory Committee Web page at:
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Director of NOSAC, or James M. Magill,
Assistant to the Executive Director,
telephone 202–267–1082, fax 202–267–
4570.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOSAC is
a Federal advisory committee
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Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2 (Pub. L. 92–
463, 86 Stat. 770, as amended). It
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rulemaking matters relating to the
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purposes. Its subcommittees and
working groups may meet to consider
specific problems as required.
We will consider applications for
seven positions. These positions will
begin in January 2006. Applications
should reach us by September 30, 2005,
but we will consider applications
received later if they arrive within a
reasonable time before we make our
recommendations to the Secretary of
Homeland Security.
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with offshore oil and gas storage. Please
state on the application form which of
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through (5) will be 3 years, and 4 years
for categories (6) and (7). Each member
will normally serve the above term, or
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Guard on gender and ethnic diversity,
we encourage qualified women and
members of minority groups to apply.
Dated: July 11, 2005.
Howard L. Hime,
Acting Director of Standards, Marine Safety,
Security and Environmental Protection.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
[USCG–2005–21833]
Mark 11 Static Barrier Running Gear
Entanglement System; Draft
Programmatic Environmental
Assessment
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of availability and
request for comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces
the availability of the Draft
Programmatic Environmental
Assessment (PEA) and Draft Finding of
No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the
Mark 11 Static Barrier Running Gear
Entanglement System (RGES). The Coast
Guard is proposing to establish and
operate a Mark (MK) 11 Static Barrier
RGES at various and currently unknown
U.S. ports throughout the U.S. Maritime
Domain, when necessary. The purpose
of Proposed Action is to improve the
Coast Guard’s capabilities to intercept
and interdict small boats and watercraft.
The MK11 Static Barrier RGES would
deliver an entanglement device which
would foul the propellers of
unauthorized vessels attempting to
approach restricted areas. The MK 11
Static Barrier RGES would not duplicate
existing protective measures, but would
provide complimentary, non-redundant
capabilities that would be able to close
significant readiness gaps in our
nation’s strategic ports.
DATES: You are invited to request a copy
of the Draft PEA and Draft FONSI and/
or submit comments by August 26,
2005.
ADDRESSES: A copy of the Draft
Programmatic Environmental
Assessment (PEA) and/or the Draft
Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) will be available in the public
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docket for this notice, which is available
on line at https://dms.dot.gov. You may
also request a copy by one of the
following means:
(1) Mail: Mr. Neal J. Armstrong, U.S.
Coast Guard Headquarters (G–OCU–3),
2100 Second Street, SW., Washington,
DC 20593.
(2) Fax: (202) 267–4415. Or,
(3) E-mail:
narmstrong@comdt.uscg.mil.
In choosing from these means, please
give due regard to the continuing
difficulties and delays associated with
delivery of mail through the U.S. Postal
Service to federal facilities.
You may submit comments on the
PEA and/or FONSI, identified by Coast
Guard docket number USCG–2005–
21833, by one of the following methods:
(1) Web Site: https://dms.dot.gov.
(2) Mail: Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC
20590–0001.
(3) Fax: 202–493–2251. or,
(4) Delivery: Room PL–401 on the
Plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The telephone number for the Docket
Management Facility is 202–366–9329.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions about the project,
viewing or submitting material, or
would like a copy of the Draft PEA or
FONSI, you may contact Mr. Neal
Armstrong at (202) 267–2572 or by email at narmstrong@comdt.uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Request for Comments
We encourage you to submit
comments and related materials on the
draft PEA and draft FONSI. Persons
submitting comments should include
their names and addresses, this notice
reference number (USCG–2005–21833),
and the reasons for each comment. You
may submit your comments and
materials by mail, hand delivery, fax, or
electronic means using the information
provided in the ADDRESSES section
above. If you choose to submit them by
mail, submit them in an unbound
format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches,
and suitable for copying and electronic
filing. If you submit them by mail and
would like to know if they reached the
Coast Guard, please enclose a stamped,
self-addressed postcard or envelope. We
will consider all comments and
materials received during the comment
period. For additional information about
this notice or the Draft PEA, contact Ms.
Kebby Kelley at (202) 267–6034 or
Kkelley@comdt.uscg.mil.
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Background Information
Domestic port safety and security has
long been a core Coast Guard mission.
However, in the wake of the terrorist
attacks committed on September 11,
2001, emerging threats to the U.S.
homeland have prompted an increased
Coast Guard focus on protecting
domestic ports and the U.S. Maritime
Transportation System from terrorist
threats.
As part of the U.S. response to these
threats, the Coast Guard has undertaken
a PEA for the decision to establish and
operate the MK 11 Static Barrier RGES
at various and currently unknown U.S.
ports throughout the U.S. Maritime
Domain, when necessary.
The MK 11 Static Barrier RGES would
be used to provide a barrier around a
high value asset or to establish a ‘‘line
of demarcation’’ thereby outlining a
security or safety zone and allow
security forces sufficient time to react
and counter a threat. The MK 11 Static
Barrier RGES would have a line that
floats on the surface of the water, with
40-inch long loops spaced every 8
inches. Inflatable 15-inch buoys would
be placed every 100 feet. Lights would
also be attached every 100 feet, midway
between the floatation buoys. Anchoring
systems would be required every 200
feet.
The RGES could operate in typical
harbor, anchorage, and wharf
environments including fresh, salt and
brackish waters, in air and water
temperatures and thermoclines, as
would typically be expected in a port/
harbor environment. U.S. Coast Guard
personnel would provide a continuous
watch over the deployed MK 11 Static
Barrier RGES.
Public input is important to the
preparation of the Final PEA. Your
concerns and comments regarding the
establishment and operation of MK 11
Static Barrier RGES and the possible
environmental impacts are important to
the Coast Guard.
Dated: July 8, 2005.
Richard Button,
CDR, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Office of Cutter
Training.
[FR Doc. 05–13957 Filed 7–14–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
[USCG–2003–16711]
Cooperative Research and
Development Agreements
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of intent.
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces
its intent to enter into a Cooperative
Research and Development Agreement
and seeks inquiries and proposals from
potential partners. The goal of this
agreement will be further development
of innovative fire suppression/
protection systems for use on marine
vessels and Coast Guard approval
procedures for such systems.
Preliminary inquiries must be
received by August 4, 2005. The
deadline for receiving proposals is
August 24, 2005.
DATES:
Inquiries and proposals
from potential partners must be sent to
David Beene, Fire and Safety
Technologies Project Manager, U.S.
Coast Guard Research & Development
Center, 1082 Shennecossett Road,
Groton, CT 06340 (email:
dbeene@rdc.uscg.mil).
The general public can comment on
this notice or on the Coast Guard’s
Cooperative Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA) procedures. These
comments will be docketed in the
Docket Management System (DMS).
Include the docket number (USCG–
2003–16711) of this notice, and submit
it using the DMS Web site (https://
dms.dot.gov) or the Federal
eRulemaking Portal (https://
www.regulations.gov). You can also fax
comments to 202–493–2251 or mail or
hand-deliver them to: Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001.
ADDRESSES:
If
you have questions on this notice or the
proposed CRADA, contact David Beene,
Fire and Safety Technologies Project
Manager, U.S. Coast Guard Research &
Development Center, 1082
Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340,
telephone (860) 441–2759, email:
dbeene@rdc.uscg.mil. If you have
questions on viewing or submitting
material to the docket, call Andrea M.
Jenkins, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone (202) 366–0271.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[USCG-2005-21833]
Mark 11 Static Barrier Running Gear Entanglement System; Draft
Programmatic Environmental Assessment
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces the availability of the Draft
Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) and Draft Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Mark 11 Static Barrier Running Gear
Entanglement System (RGES). The Coast Guard is proposing to establish
and operate a Mark (MK) 11 Static Barrier RGES at various and currently
unknown U.S. ports throughout the U.S. Maritime Domain, when necessary.
The purpose of Proposed Action is to improve the Coast Guard's
capabilities to intercept and interdict small boats and watercraft. The
MK11 Static Barrier RGES would deliver an entanglement device which
would foul the propellers of unauthorized vessels attempting to
approach restricted areas. The MK 11 Static Barrier RGES would not
duplicate existing protective measures, but would provide
complimentary, non-redundant capabilities that would be able to close
significant readiness gaps in our nation's strategic ports.
DATES: You are invited to request a copy of the Draft PEA and Draft
FONSI and/or submit comments by August 26, 2005.
ADDRESSES: A copy of the Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment
(PEA) and/or the Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be
available in the public
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docket for this notice, which is available on line at https://
dms.dot.gov. You may also request a copy by one of the following means:
(1) Mail: Mr. Neal J. Armstrong, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (G-
OCU-3), 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593.
(2) Fax: (202) 267-4415. Or,
(3) E-mail: narmstrong@comdt.uscg.mil.
In choosing from these means, please give due regard to the
continuing difficulties and delays associated with delivery of mail
through the U.S. Postal Service to federal facilities.
You may submit comments on the PEA and/or FONSI, identified by
Coast Guard docket number USCG-2005-21833, by one of the following
methods:
(1) Web Site: https://dms.dot.gov.
(2) Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
(3) Fax: 202-493-2251. or,
(4) Delivery: Room PL-401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif
Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone
number for the Docket Management Facility is 202-366-9329.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about the
project, viewing or submitting material, or would like a copy of the
Draft PEA or FONSI, you may contact Mr. Neal Armstrong at (202) 267-
2572 or by e-mail at narmstrong@comdt.uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Request for Comments
We encourage you to submit comments and related materials on the
draft PEA and draft FONSI. Persons submitting comments should include
their names and addresses, this notice reference number (USCG-2005-
21833), and the reasons for each comment. You may submit your comments
and materials by mail, hand delivery, fax, or electronic means using
the information provided in the ADDRESSES section above. If you choose
to submit them by mail, submit them in an unbound format, no larger
than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, and suitable for copying and electronic
filing. If you submit them by mail and would like to know if they
reached the Coast Guard, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed
postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and materials
received during the comment period. For additional information about
this notice or the Draft PEA, contact Ms. Kebby Kelley at (202) 267-
6034 or Kkelley@comdt.uscg.mil.
Background Information
Domestic port safety and security has long been a core Coast Guard
mission. However, in the wake of the terrorist attacks committed on
September 11, 2001, emerging threats to the U.S. homeland have prompted
an increased Coast Guard focus on protecting domestic ports and the
U.S. Maritime Transportation System from terrorist threats.
As part of the U.S. response to these threats, the Coast Guard has
undertaken a PEA for the decision to establish and operate the MK 11
Static Barrier RGES at various and currently unknown U.S. ports
throughout the U.S. Maritime Domain, when necessary.
The MK 11 Static Barrier RGES would be used to provide a barrier
around a high value asset or to establish a ``line of demarcation''
thereby outlining a security or safety zone and allow security forces
sufficient time to react and counter a threat. The MK 11 Static Barrier
RGES would have a line that floats on the surface of the water, with
40-inch long loops spaced every 8 inches. Inflatable 15-inch buoys
would be placed every 100 feet. Lights would also be attached every 100
feet, midway between the floatation buoys. Anchoring systems would be
required every 200 feet.
The RGES could operate in typical harbor, anchorage, and wharf
environments including fresh, salt and brackish waters, in air and
water temperatures and thermoclines, as would typically be expected in
a port/harbor environment. U.S. Coast Guard personnel would provide a
continuous watch over the deployed MK 11 Static Barrier RGES.
Public input is important to the preparation of the Final PEA. Your
concerns and comments regarding the establishment and operation of MK
11 Static Barrier RGES and the possible environmental impacts are
important to the Coast Guard.
Dated: July 8, 2005.
Richard Button,
CDR, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Office of Cutter Training.
[FR Doc. 05-13957 Filed 7-14-05; 8:45 am]
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