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Time: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
applications.
Place: Admiral Fell Inn, 888 South
Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231.
Contact Person: Alexandra M. Ainsztein,
PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Center
for Scientific Review, National Institutes of
Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5140,
MSC 7840, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–451–
3848, ainsztea@csr.nih.gov.
Name of Committee: Biological Chemistry
and Macromolecular Biophysics Integrated
Review Group; Synthetic and Biological
Chemistry—a Study Section.
Date: June 7–8, 2007.
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
applications.
Place: Jurys Washington Hotel, 1500 New
Hampshire Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20032.
Contact Person: Kathryn M. Koeller, PhD,
Scientific Review Administrator, Center for
Scientific Review, National Institutes of
Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 4166,
MSC 7806, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–435–
2681, koellerk@csr.nih.gov.
Name of Committee: Health of the
Population Integrated Review Group;
Community-Level Health Promotion Study
Section.
Date: June 7–8, 2007.
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Agenda: To review and evaluate grant
applications.
Place: Hotel Palomar, 2121 P Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20037.
Contact Person: William N. Elwood, PhD,
Scientific Review Administrator, Center for
Scientific Review, National Institutes of
Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3162,
MSC 7770, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–435–
1503, elwoodwi@csr.nih.gov.
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Institutes of Health, HHS)
The meeting is open to the public and
will include a presentation on
SAMHSA’s Children and Families
activities; and discussions on
SAMHSA’s policy issues and programs
relating to women.
Attendance by the public will be
limited to the space available. Public
comments are welcome. Please
communicate with the Committee’s
Executive Secretary, Ms. Carol Watkins
(see contact information below) to make
arrangements to comment or to request
special accommodations for persons
with disabilities.
Substantive program information, a
summary of the meeting, and a roster of
Council members will be available as
soon as possible after the meeting, either
by accessing the SAMHSA Committee’s
Web site, https://www.nac.samhsa.gov,
or by contacting Ms. Watkins. The
transcript for the meeting will also be
available on the SAMHSA Committee’s
Web site within three weeks after the
meeting.
Committee Name: SAMHSA Advisory
Committee for Women’s Service.
Date/Time/Type: Tuesday, April 24, 2007,
from 9 a.m. to 12 noon: Open.
Place: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 100 Heron
Boulevard, Cambridge, Maryland 21613.
Contact: Carol Watkins, Executive
Secretary, SAMHSA Advisory Committee for
Women’s Services, 1 Choke Cherry Road,
Room 8–1002, Rockville, Maryland 20857,
Telephone: (240) 276–2254; Fax: (240) 276–
1024 and e-mail:
carol.watkin2@samhsa.hhs.gov.
Dated: March 30, 2007.
Toian Vaughn,
SAMHSA Committee Management Officer
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Dated: March 29, 2007.
Jennifer Spaeth,
Director, Office of Federal Advisory
Committee Policy.
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Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory
Committee
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
AGENCY:
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of Open Teleconference
Meeting.
ACTION:
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Notice of a Meeting
Pursuant to Public Law 92–463,
notice is hereby given of a meeting of
the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Advisory Committee for Women’s
Service on April 24, 2007.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a
teleconference of the Merchant Marine
Personnel Advisory Committee
(MERPAC). The purpose of the
teleconference is for MERPAC to discuss
and prepare recommendations for the
Coast Guard concerning its
supplemental notice of proposed
rulemaking (SNPRM) on the
consolidation of merchant mariner
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qualification credentials [USCG–2006–
24371]. MERPAC provides advice and
makes recommendations to the Coast
Guard on matters related to the training,
qualification, licensing, certification,
and fitness of seamen serving in the U.S.
merchant marine.
DATES: The teleconference call will take
place on Monday, April 30th, from 12
p.m. until 2 p.m., EST.
ADDRESSES: Members of the public may
participate by dialing 1–866–456–0016
(Persons using international
connections should dial 1–720–348–
6543). You will then be prompted to
dial your conference number, which is
*4632491*. Please ensure that you enter
the * marks. Public participation is
welcomed; however, the number of
teleconference lines is limited, and lines
are available first-come, first-served.
Members of the public may also
participate by coming to Room 6303,
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100
Second Street, SW., Washington, DC
20593–0001. We request that members
of the public who plan to attend this
meeting notify Mr. Mark Gould at 202–
372–1409 so that he may notify building
security officials. You may also gain
access to this docket at https://
dms.dot.gov/search/
searchFormSimple.cfm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Captain Lorne Thomas, Executive
Director of MERPAC, or Mr. Gould,
Assistant to the Executive Director,
telephone 202–372–1409, fax 202–372–
1426.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Federal Advisory Committee Act
requires that public notice of these
meetings be announced in the Federal
Register [5 U.S.C. App. 2]. MERPAC is
chartered under that Act. It provides
advice and makes recommendations to
the Assistant Commandant for
Operations, on issues concerning
merchant marine personnel such as
implementation of the International
Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers (STCW), 1978, and developing
standards of competency for ship’s
security officers.
Tentative Agenda:
Monday, April 30th, 2007.
12 p.m.–12:05 p.m. Welcome and
Opening Remarks—MERPAC Chairman
Captain Andrew McGovern.
12:05 p.m.–12:45 p.m. Open
discussion on the docket of the Coast
Guard’s SNPRM concerning the
consolidation of merchant mariner
qualification credentials [USCG–2006–
24371].
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12:45 p.m.–1 p.m. Public comment
period.
1 p.m.–2 p.m. MERPAC vote on
recommendations for the Coast Guard.
2 p.m. Adjourn.
This tentative agenda is subject to
change and the meeting may adjourn
early if all committee business has been
completed.
Public Participation
The Chairman of MERPAC is
empowered to conduct the
teleconference in a way that will, in his
judgment, facilitate the orderly conduct
of business. During its teleconference,
the committee welcomes public
comment. The committee will make
every effort to hear the views of all
interested parties, including the public.
Written comments may be submitted to
CAPT Lorne Thomas, Executive
Director, MERPAC, Commandant (CG–
3PSO), 2100 Second Street, SW.,
Washington DC 20593–0001.
Information on Services for Individuals
With Disabilities
For information on facilities or
services for individuals with disabilities
or to request special assistance at the
meeting, contact Mr. Gould as soon as
possible.
Dated: March 30, 2007.
J. G. Lantz,
Director of National and International
Standards, Assistant Commandant for
Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
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Towing Safety Advisory Committee
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of meetings.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Towing Safety Advisory
Committee (TSAC) and its working
groups will meet as required to discuss
various issues relating to shallow-draft
inland and coastal waterway navigation
and towing safety. All meetings will be
open to the public.
DATES: The working groups will meet on
Tuesday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TSAC will meet on, Wednesday, April
25, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. These meetings
may close early if all business is
finished. Written material for and
requests to make oral presentations at
the meetings should reach the Coast
Guard on or before April 13, 2007.
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Requests to have a copy of your material
distributed to each member of the
Committee or working groups prior to
the meetings should reach the Coast
Guard on or before April 13, 2007.
ADDRESSES: TSAC will meet in the
Newberry Auditorium of the Calhoon
MEBA Engineering School; 27050 Saint
Michaels Road; Easton, MD 21601.
Accommodations for the public are
available in the nearby town of Easton,
MD. Visit the school’s Web site at
https://www.mebaschool.org/ for maps
and directions. Send written material
and requests to make oral presentations
to the Committee’s Assistant Executive
Director in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section below. This notice and
related documents are available on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov under the
docket number USCG–2007–27752.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Gerald P. Miante, Assistant Executive
Director, TSAC; U.S. Coast Guard
Headquarters, CG–3PSO–1, Room 1210;
2100 Second Street SW., Washington,
DC 20593–0001. Telephone (202) 372–
1401, fax (202) 372–1926, or e-mail at:
Gerald.P.Miante@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of
these meetings is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5
U.S.C. App. 2 (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat.
770, as amended).
Agenda of Committee Meeting
The agenda tentatively includes the
following items:
(1) Comprehensive Report of the
Towing Vessel Inspection Working
Group;
(2) Status Report of the Licensing
Implementation Working Group: an
Approved Model Training Program for
Wheelhouse Personnel;
(3) Update from the Working Group
on Lessons Learned from the Review of
the AV KASTNER/BUCHANAN 14/
SWIFT Collision and the MV WALLY
ROLLER Incident;
(4) Report on the Merchant Mariner
Credential (MMC) Rulemaking;
(5) Report on the STCW Rulemaking;
(6) Update on Training and Service
Requirements for Merchant Marine
Officers;
(7) Request for Info re: Use of Weather
Fax and USCG HF Voice Broadcast;
(8) Update on a Legislative Change
Proposal (LCP) and the Medical
Navigation and Vessel Inspection
Circular (NVIC);
(9) Update on the National Maritime
Center (NMC) Restructuring/
Centralization;
(10) Presentation on DHS National
Small-Vessel Security Summit;
(11) Report of the Working Group on
Voyage Planning; and
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(12) Update on Commercial/
Recreational Boating Interface.
Procedural
All meetings are open to the public.
Please note that the meetings may close
early if all business is finished.
Members of the public may make oral
presentations during the meetings. If
you would like to make an oral
presentation at a meeting, please notify
the Assistant Executive Director no later
than April 13, 2007. Written material for
distribution at a meeting should reach
the Coast Guard no later than April 13,
2007. If you would like a copy of your
material distributed to each member of
the Committee or Working Groups in
advance of a meeting, please submit 20
copies to the Assistant Executive
Director no later than April 9, 2007. You
may also submit this material
electronically to the e-mail address in
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT no
later than April 13, 2007. Also, at the
Chair’s discretion, members of the
public may present comment at the end
of the Public Meeting. Please
understand that the Committee’s
schedule may be quite demanding and
time for public comment may be
limited.
Information on Services for Individuals
With Disabilities
For information on facilities or
services for individuals with disabilities
or to request special assistance at the
meetings, contact the Assistant
Executive Director as soon as possible.
Dated: March 29, 2007.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of National and International
Standards, Assistant Commandant for
Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[USCG-2007-27771]
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of Open Teleconference Meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a teleconference of the Merchant Marine
Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC). The purpose of the
teleconference is for MERPAC to discuss and prepare recommendations for
the Coast Guard concerning its supplemental notice of proposed
rulemaking (SNPRM) on the consolidation of merchant mariner
qualification credentials [USCG-2006-24371]. MERPAC provides advice and
makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on matters related to the
training, qualification, licensing, certification, and fitness of
seamen serving in the U.S. merchant marine.
DATES: The teleconference call will take place on Monday, April 30th,
from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m., EST.
ADDRESSES: Members of the public may participate by dialing 1-866-456-
0016 (Persons using international connections should dial 1-720-348-
6543). You will then be prompted to dial your conference number, which
is *4632491*. Please ensure that you enter the * marks. Public
participation is welcomed; however, the number of teleconference lines
is limited, and lines are available first-come, first-served. Members
of the public may also participate by coming to Room 6303, U.S. Coast
Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001.
We request that members of the public who plan to attend this meeting
notify Mr. Mark Gould at 202-372-1409 so that he may notify building
security officials. You may also gain access to this docket at https://
dms.dot.gov/search/searchFormSimple.cfm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain Lorne Thomas, Executive
Director of MERPAC, or Mr. Gould, Assistant to the Executive Director,
telephone 202-372-1409, fax 202-372-1426.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires
that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal
Register [5 U.S.C. App. 2]. MERPAC is chartered under that Act. It
provides advice and makes recommendations to the Assistant Commandant
for Operations, on issues concerning merchant marine personnel such as
implementation of the International Convention on Standards of
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978,
and developing standards of competency for ship's security officers.
Tentative Agenda:
Monday, April 30th, 2007.
12 p.m.-12:05 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks--MERPAC Chairman
Captain Andrew McGovern.
12:05 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Open discussion on the docket of the Coast
Guard's SNPRM concerning the consolidation of merchant mariner
qualification credentials [USCG-2006-24371].
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12:45 p.m.-1 p.m. Public comment period.
1 p.m.-2 p.m. MERPAC vote on recommendations for the Coast Guard.
2 p.m. Adjourn.
This tentative agenda is subject to change and the meeting may
adjourn early if all committee business has been completed.
Public Participation
The Chairman of MERPAC is empowered to conduct the teleconference
in a way that will, in his judgment, facilitate the orderly conduct of
business. During its teleconference, the committee welcomes public
comment. The committee will make every effort to hear the views of all
interested parties, including the public. Written comments may be
submitted to CAPT Lorne Thomas, Executive Director, MERPAC, Commandant
(CG-3PSO), 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington DC 20593-0001.
Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities
For information on facilities or services for individuals with
disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact
Mr. Gould as soon as possible.
Dated: March 30, 2007.
J. G. Lantz,
Director of National and International Standards, Assistant Commandant
for Prevention.
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