Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Meeting, 62147 [E6-17693]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 204 / Monday, October 23, 2006 / Notices Dated: October 12, 2006. Margaret Hayes, Director, Shipping Coordinating Committee, Department of State. [FR Doc. E6–17692 Filed 10–20–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemption; request for comments. The Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC) will conduct an open meeting from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2006 in Room 4420 at the U. S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC, 20593–0001. The purpose of the meeting is to finalize preparations for the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 97th session of Council, which is scheduled for November 6–10, 2006 at Central Hall Westminster in London, UK. Discussion will focus on papers received and draft U.S. positions. Items of particular interest include: —Reports of Committees; —Resource Management; —Strategy and planning; —Implementation of Article 17 of the IMO Convention; —Protection of vital shipping lanes and; —Status of the Convention and membership of the Organization. Members of the public may attend these meetings up to the seating capacity of the room. Interested persons may seek information by writing: Mr. Jeremy Cairl, International Affairs, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Commandant (G–CI), Room 4420, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001 or by calling: (202) 372– 4475. Dated: October 17, 2006. Margaret Hayes, Director, Shipping Coordinating Committee, Department of State. [FR Doc. E6–17693 Filed 10–20–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–09–P mstockstill on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES [Docket No. FMCSA–98–3637, FMCSA–99– 6156, FMCSA–00–7006, FMCSA–00–7165, FMCSA–00–8203, FMCSA–02–12294, FMCSA–04–17984, FMCSA–04–18885] AGENCY: Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Meeting 15:50 Oct 20, 2006 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision [Public Notice 5555] VerDate Aug<31>2005 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Jkt 211001 SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 16 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemptions will provide a level of safety that will be equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. DATES: This decision is effective November 9, 2006. Comments must be received on or before November 22, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket Management System (DMS) Docket Numbers FMCSA–98–3637, FMCSA–99–6156, FMCSA–00–7006, FMCSA–00–7165, FMCSA–00–8203, FMCSA–02–12294, FMCSA–04–17984, FMCSA–04–18885, using any of the following methods. • Web Site: https://dmses.dot.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • Hand 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. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and docket numbers for this Notice. Note that all comments received will be posted PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62147 without change to https://dms.dot.gov, including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading for further information. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// dms.dot.gov at any time or 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 DMS is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want us to notify you that we received your comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments on-line. Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the Department of Transportation’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477; Apr. 11, 2000). This information is also available at https://dms.dot.gov. Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Chief, Physical Qualifications Division, (202) 366–4001, maggi.gunnels@dot.gov FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 8301, Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Exemption Decision Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA may renew an exemption from the vision requirements in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10), which applies to drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce, for a two-year period if it finds ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption.’’ The procedures for requesting an exemption (including renewals) are set out in 49 CFR part 381. This Notice addresses 16 individuals who have requested renewal of their exemptions in a timely manner. FMCSA has evaluated these 16 applications for renewal on their merits and decided to extend each exemption for a renewable two-year period. They are: E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 204 (Monday, October 23, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 62147]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-17693]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5555]


Shipping Coordinating Committee; Notice of Meeting

    The Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC) will conduct an open 
meeting from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2006 in 
Room 4420 at the U. S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, 
SW., Washington, DC, 20593-0001. The purpose of the meeting is to 
finalize preparations for the International Maritime Organization's 
(IMO) 97th session of Council, which is scheduled for November 6-10, 
2006 at Central Hall Westminster in London, UK. Discussion will focus 
on papers received and draft U.S. positions.
Items of particular interest include:
--Reports of Committees;
--Resource Management;
--Strategy and planning;
--Implementation of Article 17 of the IMO Convention;
--Protection of vital shipping lanes and;
--Status of the Convention and membership of the Organization.

    Members of the public may attend these meetings up to the seating 
capacity of the room. Interested persons may seek information by 
writing: Mr. Jeremy Cairl, International Affairs, U.S. Coast Guard 
Headquarters, Commandant (G-CI), Room 4420, 2100 Second Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20593-0001 or by calling: (202) 372-4475.

    Dated: October 17, 2006.
Margaret Hayes,
Director, Shipping Coordinating Committee, Department of State.
 [FR Doc. E6-17693 Filed 10-20-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-09-P
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