Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee; Vacancies, 28873-28874 [E6-7518]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 96 / Thursday, May 18, 2006 / Notices Submit written requests for single copies of the guidance document to the Office of Food Additive Safety (HFS–265), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740. Include a self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your request. Submit written comments on the guidance to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to https:// www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments. To ensure a timelier processing of comments, FDA is no longer accepting comments submitted to the agency by email. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the guidance document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Layla I. 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Comments Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES) written or electronic comments regarding this guidance at any time. Submit a single copy of electronic comments or two paper copies of any mailed comments, except that individuals may submit one paper copy. Comments are to be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. The guidance document and received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. IV. Electronic Access Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the guidance document at https://www.cfsan.fda.gov/ guidance.html. Dated: May 10, 2006. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E6–7528 Filed 5–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [USCG-2006-24700] Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee; Vacancies Coast Guard, DHS. Request for applications. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to membership on the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). CTAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on matters relating to the safe and secure transportation and handling of hazardous materials in bulk on U.S.-flag vessels in U.S. ports and waterways. DATES: Application forms should reach the Coast Guard on or before September 29, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM 18MYN1 28874 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 96 / Thursday, May 18, 2006 / Notices Commandant (G-PSO-3), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling (202) 372-1425/1422; or by faxing (202) 372-1926. Submit application forms to the same address. This notice and the application form are available on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. The application form is also available at https://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/advisory/ ctac/ctac.htm. Dated: May 4, 2006. Howard L. Hime, Acting Director of Standards, Assistant Commandant for Prevention. [FR Doc. E6–7518 Filed 5–17–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commander Robert J. Hennessy, Executive Director of CTAC, or Ms. Sara S. Ju, Assistant to the Executive Director, telephone (202) 372-1425/ 1422, fax (202) 372-1926. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection Agency Information Collection Activities: Lien Notice The Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) is an advisory committee constituted under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. It provides advice and makes recommendations to the Commandant through the Assistant Commandant for Prevention on matters relating to the safe and secure transportation and handling of hazardous materials in bulk on U.S.-flag vessels in U.S. ports and waterways. The advice and recommendations of CTAC also assist the U.S. Coast Guard in formulating the position of the United States on hazardous material transportation issues prior to meetings of the International Maritime Organization. CTAC meets at least once a year, usually twice a year, at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, or in another location. CTAC’s subcommittees and working groups may meet to perform specific assignments as required. The Coast Guard will consider applications for seven positions that expire on December 31, 2006. To be eligible, applicants should have the following experience associated with marine chemical transportation: Chemical manufacturing, vessel design and construction, safety and security, marine environmental protection, or marine handling or transportation of chemicals. Each member serves for a term of 3 years. Some members may serve consecutive terms. All members serve at their own expense, and receive no salary, reimbursement of travel expenses, or other compensation from the Federal Government. In support of the policy of the Department of Homeland Security on gender and ethnic diversity, the Coast Guard encourages applications from qualified women and members of minority groups. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:06 May 17, 2006 Jkt 208001 Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Proposed collection; comments requested. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: Lien Notice. This is a proposed extension of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with a change to the burden hours. This document is published to obtain comments form the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (71 FR 12388) on March 10, 2006, allowing for a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before June 19, 2006. ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget Desk Officer at Nathan.Lesser@omb.eop.gov. 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Your comments should address one of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 for the Proper performance of the functions of the agency/component, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies/components estimate of the burden of The proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collections of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Title: Lien Notice. OMB Number: 1651–0012. Form Number: Form 3485. Abstract: The Lien Notice, CBP Form– 3485, enable the carriers, cartmen, and similar businesses to notify CBP that a lien exists against an individual/ business for non-payment of freight charges, etc., so that CBP will not permit delivery of the merchandise from public stores or a bonded warehouse until the lien is satisfied or discharged. Current Actions: This submission is being submitted to extend the expiration date. Type of Review: Extension (without change). Affected Public: Businesses, Institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 112,000. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,296. Estimated Total Annualized Cost on the Public: N/A. If additional information is required contact: Tracey Denning, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 3.2.C, Washington, DC 20229, at 202– 344–1429. Dated: May 11, 2006. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, Information Services Branch. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 96 (Thursday, May 18, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28873-28874]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-7518]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2006-24700]


Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is seeking applications for appointment to 
membership on the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). 
CTAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on 
matters relating to the safe and secure transportation and handling of 
hazardous materials in bulk on U.S.-flag vessels in U.S. ports and 
waterways.

DATES: Application forms should reach the Coast Guard on or before 
September 29, 2006.

ADDRESSES: You may request an application form by writing to

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Commandant (G-PSO-3), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001; by calling (202) 372-1425/1422; or by faxing 
(202) 372-1926. Submit application forms to the same address. This 
notice and the application form are available on the Internet at http:/
/dms.dot.gov. The application form is also available at https://
www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/advisory/ctac/ctac.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Commander Robert J. Hennessy, 
Executive Director of CTAC, or Ms. Sara S. Ju, Assistant to the 
Executive Director, telephone (202) 372-1425/1422, fax (202) 372-1926.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  The Chemical Transportation Advisory 
Committee (CTAC) is an advisory committee constituted under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. It provides advice and makes 
recommendations to the Commandant through the Assistant Commandant for 
Prevention on matters relating to the safe and secure transportation 
and handling of hazardous materials in bulk on U.S.-flag vessels in 
U.S. ports and waterways. The advice and recommendations of CTAC also 
assist the U.S. Coast Guard in formulating the position of the United 
States on hazardous material transportation issues prior to meetings of 
the International Maritime Organization.
    CTAC meets at least once a year, usually twice a year, at Coast 
Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, or in another location. CTAC's 
subcommittees and working groups may meet to perform specific 
assignments as required.
    The Coast Guard will consider applications for seven positions that 
expire on December 31, 2006. To be eligible, applicants should have the 
following experience associated with marine chemical transportation: 
Chemical manufacturing, vessel design and construction, safety and 
security, marine environmental protection, or marine handling or 
transportation of chemicals. Each member serves for a term of 3 years. 
Some members may serve consecutive terms. All members serve at their 
own expense, and receive no salary, reimbursement of travel expenses, 
or other compensation from the Federal Government.
    In support of the policy of the Department of Homeland Security on 
gender and ethnic diversity, the Coast Guard encourages applications 
from qualified women and members of minority groups.

    Dated: May 4, 2006.
Howard L. Hime,
Acting Director of Standards, Assistant Commandant for 
Prevention.*COM007*
[FR Doc. E6-7518 Filed 5-17-06; 8:45 am]
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