Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH), 77074-77075 [E8-30065]

Download as PDF 77074 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 244 / Thursday, December 18, 2008 / Notices mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Title: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (29 CFR 1910.120). OMB Number: 1218–0202. Affected Public: Business or other forprofits; not-for-profit organizations; Federal Government; State, Local, or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 34,812. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Average Time Per Response: Varies from one minute (.02 hour) to maintain a certification record to 24 hours for initial employee training. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,199,205. Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance): $3,111,762. IV. Public Participation—Submission of Comments on This Notice and Internet Access to Comments and Submissions You may submit comments in response to this document as follows: (1) Electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal; (2) by facsimile (FAX); or (3) by hard copy. All comments, attachments, and other material must identify the Agency name and the OSHA docket number for the ICR (Docket No. OSHA–2008–0049). You may supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files electronically. If you wish to mail additional materials in reference to an electronic or facsimile submission, you must submit them to the OSHA Docket Office (see the section of this notice titled ADDRESSES). The additional materials must clearly identify your electronic comments by your name, date, and the docket number so the Agency can attach them to your comments. Because of security procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a significant delay in the receipt of comments. For information about security procedures concerning the delivery of materials by hand, express delivery, messenger, or courier service, please contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–2350 (TTY (877) 889– 5627). Comments and submissions are posted without change at https:// www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about submitting personal information such as social security numbers and date of birth. Although all submissions are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through this Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:51 Dec 17, 2008 Jkt 217001 Information on using the https:// www.regulations.gov Web site to submit comments and access the docket is available at the Web site’s ‘‘User Tips’’ link. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about materials not available through the Web site, and for assistance in using the Internet to locate docket submissions. V. Authority and Signature Thomas M. Stohler, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 5–2007 (72 FR 31159). Signed at Washington, DC, on December 5, 2008. Thomas M. Stohler, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. E8–30063 Filed 12–17–08; 8:45 am] 74528, in the first column under ‘‘III. Proposed Actions,’’ correct the line which reads: OMB Number: 1218–0106 to read: OMB Control Number: 1218– 0196. Authority and Signature Thomas M. Stohler, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 5–2007 (72 FR 31159). Signed at Washington, DC, on December 12, 2008. Thomas M. Stohler, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. E8–30064 Filed 12–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BILLING CODE 4510–26–P Occupational Safety and Health Administration DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2008–0050] Longshoring and Marine Terminal Operations; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Request for public comment; correction. SUMMARY: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a document in the Federal Register on December 8, 2008, soliciting public comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in OSHA’s Standards on Longshoring (29 CFR part 1918) and Marine Terminal Operations (29 CFR part 1917). The document contains an incorrect OMB Control Number. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Theda Kenney, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N–3609, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–2222. Correction In the Federal Register of December 8, 2008 (73 FR 74527–74528), on page PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH) AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: MACOSH membership, notice of. SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C., App. 2), and after consultation with the General Services Administration, the Secretary of Labor announced on September 22, 2008, her intention to re-charter the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH) as being in the public interest (73 FR 54624). She signed the MACOSH charter on September 23, 2008, which, pursuant to FACA, will expire after two years on September 23, 2010. On November 12, 2008, the Secretary of Labor selected and approved 15 members to serve on the Committee. The Committee is diverse and balanced, both in terms of segments of the maritime industry represented (e.g., shipyard, longshoring and marine terminal, and fishing industries), and in the views or interests represented by the members. MACOSH will contribute to OSHA’s performance of the duties imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information about MACOSH, contact: Joseph V. Daddura, Director, E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 244 / Thursday, December 18, 2008 / Notices Kenneth A. Smith, U.S. Coast Guard, Vessel and Facility Operating Standards; and James R. Thornton, Northrop Grumman, Newport News Shipyard. I. Background The maritime industry has historically experienced a high incidence of work-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses. OSHA has targeted this industry for special attention due to that experience. This targeting has included development of guidance or outreach materials specific to the industry, rulemaking to update requirements, and other activities. MACOSH will advise OSHA on matters relevant to the safety and health of employees in the maritime industry. The Committee’s advice will result in more effective enforcement, training and outreach programs, and streamlined regulatory efforts. The Committee will function solely as an advisory body, in compliance with the provisions of FACA and OSHA’s regulations covering advisory committees (29 CFR part 1912). mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES II. Appointment of Committee Members OSHA received nominations of highly qualified individuals in response to the Agency’s request for nominations. The Secretary has selected to serve on the Committee the following individuals who have broad experience relevant to the issues to be examined by the Committee. The MACOSH members are: Stewart Adams, U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA); Alan Davis, American Seafoods Company; Michael J. Flynn, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; Alton H. Glass, Sr., United Steelworkers; Lesley E. Johnson, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; Kenneth W. Killough, South Carolina Stevedores Association; Charles R. Lemon, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries; Jennifer M. Lincoln, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); George S. Lynch, Jr., International Longshoremen’s Association; Marc MacDonald, Pacific Maritime Association; Tim Podue, International Longshore and Warehouse Union; Donald Raffo, General Dynamics; Barry E. Richardson, MTS Technologies, Inc.; 17:51 Dec 17, 2008 Jkt 217001 Jean H. Ellen, Chief Dockets Clerk. [FR Doc. E8–30209 Filed 12–16–08; 4:15 pm] III. Authority Office of Maritime, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N–3609, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; phone: (202) 693–2086; Fax: (202) 693–1663. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 77075 BILLING CODE 6735–01–P This notice was prepared under the direction of Thomas M. Stohler, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210, pursuant to Sections 6(b)(1) and 7(b) of the OSH Act (29 U.S.C. 655, 656), 29 CFR part 1912, and FACA (5 U.S.C., App. 2). Signed at Washington, DC, this 12 day of December, 2008. Thomas M. Stohler, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. E8–30065 Filed 12–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION Meetings; Sunshine Act December 10, 2008. TIME AND DATE: 10 a.m., Thursday, January 8, 2009. PLACE: The Richard V. Backley Hearing Room, 9th Floor, 601 New Jersey Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. STATUS: Open. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Commission will consider and act upon the following in open session: Secretary of Labor v. Nelson Quarries, Inc., Docket Nos. CENT 2006–151–M, CENT 2006– 203–M, and CENT 2006–201–M. (Issues include whether the Administrative Law Judge properly concluded that certain individuals were agents of the operator and therefore their negligence was imputable to the operator for unwarrantable failure and penalty assessment purposes, that the operator’s violation of 30 CFR 56.6130(a) was significant and substantial, and that the operator violated 30 CFR 56.6300(b).) Any person attending this meeting who requires special accessibility features and/or auxiliary aids, such as sign language interpreters, must inform the Commission in advance of those needs. Subject to 29 CFR 2706.150(a)(3) and 2706.160(d). CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFO: Jean Ellen, (202) 434–9950/(202) 708–9300 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 for TDD Relay/1–800–877–8339 for toll free. NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION Community Development Revolving Loan Fund for Credit Unions AGENCY: National Credit Union Administration. ACTION: Notice of application period. SUMMARY: The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) will accept applications for participation in the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund’s [Fund] Loan Program in the last quarter of 2009, subject to availability of funds. The Fund’s total appropriation is $13.4 million. Because the CDRLF will be fully loaned in early 2009, new loans will be awarded from loan repayments made throughout the year in 2009. Based on the CDRLF’s aggregate loan amortization schedule, approximately $3.1 million will be repaid and available for loans in late 2009. Therefore, the loan application period will open in the last quarter of 2009. Application procedures for the 2009 Fund Loan Program will be posted to the NCUA Web site. ADDRESSES: Applications for participation may be obtained from and should be submitted to: NCUA, Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314– 3428. DATES: Applications can be submitted starting on October 1, 2009, and closing on November 30, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tawana James, Director, Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives at the above address or telephone (703) 518–6610. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Part 705 of the NCUA Rules and Regulations implements the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (Fund) for Credit Unions. The purpose of the Fund is to assist officially designated ‘‘low-income’’ credit unions in providing basic financial services to residents in their communities that result in increased income, home ownership, and employment. The Fund makes available low interest loans in the aggregate amount of $300,000 to qualified participating ‘‘low-income’’ designated credit unions. Interest rates are currently set at one percent, subject E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 244 (Thursday, December 18, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77074-77075]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-30065]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health 
(MACOSH)

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: MACOSH membership, notice of.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C., App. 2), and after 
consultation with the General Services Administration, the Secretary of 
Labor announced on September 22, 2008, her intention to re-charter the 
Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH) 
as being in the public interest (73 FR 54624). She signed the MACOSH 
charter on September 23, 2008, which, pursuant to FACA, will expire 
after two years on September 23, 2010. On November 12, 2008, the 
Secretary of Labor selected and approved 15 members to serve on the 
Committee. The Committee is diverse and balanced, both in terms of 
segments of the maritime industry represented (e.g., shipyard, 
longshoring and marine terminal, and fishing industries), and in the 
views or interests represented by the members. MACOSH will contribute 
to OSHA's performance of the duties imposed by the Occupational Safety 
and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information about MACOSH, 
contact: Joseph V. Daddura, Director,

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Office of Maritime, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-3609, 200 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; phone: (202) 693-2086; 
Fax: (202) 693-1663.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    The maritime industry has historically experienced a high incidence 
of work-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses. OSHA has targeted 
this industry for special attention due to that experience. This 
targeting has included development of guidance or outreach materials 
specific to the industry, rulemaking to update requirements, and other 
activities. MACOSH will advise OSHA on matters relevant to the safety 
and health of employees in the maritime industry. The Committee's 
advice will result in more effective enforcement, training and outreach 
programs, and streamlined regulatory efforts. The Committee will 
function solely as an advisory body, in compliance with the provisions 
of FACA and OSHA's regulations covering advisory committees (29 CFR 
part 1912).

II. Appointment of Committee Members

    OSHA received nominations of highly qualified individuals in 
response to the Agency's request for nominations. The Secretary has 
selected to serve on the Committee the following individuals who have 
broad experience relevant to the issues to be examined by the 
Committee. The MACOSH members are:

Stewart Adams, U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command 
(NAVSEA);
Alan Davis, American Seafoods Company;
Michael J. Flynn, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace 
Workers;
Alton H. Glass, Sr., United Steelworkers;
Lesley E. Johnson, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers;
Kenneth W. Killough, South Carolina Stevedores Association;
Charles R. Lemon, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries; 
Jennifer M. Lincoln, National Institute of Occupational Safety and 
Health (NIOSH);
George S. Lynch, Jr., International Longshoremen's Association;
Marc MacDonald, Pacific Maritime Association;
Tim Podue, International Longshore and Warehouse Union;
Donald Raffo, General Dynamics;
Barry E. Richardson, MTS Technologies, Inc.;
Kenneth A. Smith, U.S. Coast Guard, Vessel and Facility Operating 
Standards; and
James R. Thornton, Northrop Grumman, Newport News Shipyard.

III. Authority

    This notice was prepared under the direction of Thomas M. Stohler, 
Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, 
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20210, pursuant to Sections 6(b)(1) and 7(b) of the OSH Act (29 U.S.C. 
655, 656), 29 CFR part 1912, and FACA (5 U.S.C., App. 2).

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 12 day of December, 2008.
Thomas M. Stohler,
Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
 [FR Doc. E8-30065 Filed 12-17-08; 8:45 am]
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