Towing Safety Advisory Committee; Meeting, 59415-59416 [2011-24580]

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DATES: Two Towing Safety Advisory Committee Sub-committees will conduct a meeting, open to the public, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1 jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 59416 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 186 / Monday, September 26, 2011 / Notices on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) will conduct a public meeting Thursday, October 20, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; both meetings will be held in Newport News, Virginia. Please note that either meeting may close early if the committee has completed its business. Written comments must be submitted no later than October 7, 2011. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at The Point Plaza Suites, 950 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601. Hotel Web site: https:// www.pointplazasuites.com/. To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment on the issues to be considered by the committee. Written comments must be identified by Docket No. USCG–2011– 0905 and submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Mail: Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590– 0001. We encourage use of electronic submissions because security screening may delay the delivery of mail. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202–366–9329. • To avoid duplication, please use only one of these methods. For instructions on submitting comments, see the ‘‘Public Participation and Request for Comments’’ portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael J. Harmon, Alternate Designated Federal Officer (ADFO), TSAC; U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, CG–5222, Vessel and Facilities Operating Standards Division; telephone (202) 372–1427, fax (202) 372–1926, or e-mail at: Michael.J.Harmon@USCG.MIL. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92–463) as amended (FACA). This Committee is established in accordance with and operates under the provisions of the FACA. It was established under the authority of 33 U.S.C. 1231a and advises, consults with, and makes recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on matters VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:37 Sep 23, 2011 Jkt 223001 relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety. TSAC may complete specific assignments such as studies, inquiries, workshops, and fact finding in consultation with individuals and groups in the private sector and/or with state and local government jurisdictions in compliance with FACA. Agenda—October 19, 2011 TSAC SubCommittee Meetings The agenda for the October 19, 2011 TSAC sub-committee meeting (open to the public) is as follows: (1) TSAC Subcommittee work-group on Task Statement 08–01, the development of recommendations for the revision of NVIC 04–01 ‘‘Licensing and Manning for Officers of Towing Vessels.’’ (2) Sub-committee review of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Inspection of Towing Vessels with particular emphasis on the incorporation of TSAC recommendations submitted under Task Statement 04–03. Agenda—October 20, 2011 Public Meeting The agenda for the October 20, 2011 TSAC public meeting is as follows: (1) Report on National Maritime Center (NMC) activities from NMC Commanding Officer. (2) Report from CG–5431, Office of Vessel Activities, and the Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise. (3) Subcommittee report on Task Statement 08–01, the review and recommendations for the revision of NVIC 04–01 ‘‘Licensing and Manning for Officers of Towing Vessels.’’ (4) Subcommittee report on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Inspection of Towing Vessels and TSAC involvement through Task Statement 04–03. (5) Public comment period. Fmt 4703 Minutes from the meeting will be available for the public to review within 30 days following the close of the meeting and can be accessed from the Coast Guard Homeport Web site https:// homeport.uscg.mil. Dated: September 19, 2011. J.G. Lantz, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards. BILLING CODE 9910–04–P To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment on the issues to be considered by the committee. Please note that regarding— • Agenda Item 3, a copy of NVIC 04– 01 is available in the docket. • Agenda Item 4, on August 11, 2011, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking entitled ‘‘Inspection of Towing Vessels’’ (76 FR 49976; https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/ FR-2011-08-11/pdf/2011-18989.pdf). Written comments related to this TSAC meeting must be identified by Docket No. USCG–2011–0905 and submitted by one of the methods specified in ADDRESSES. Written Frm 00038 Minutes [FR Doc. 2011–24580 Filed 9–23–11; 8:45 am] Public Participation PO 00000 comments received will be posted without alteration at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into the docket by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the Federal Register (73 FR 3316). For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received in response to this notice, go to https://www.regulations.gov, insert USCG–2011–0905 in the Keyword ID box, press Enter, and then click on the item you are interested in viewing. An opportunity for public oral comment will be provided during the TSAC public meeting on October 20, 2011, as the final agenda item. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to 5 minutes. Please note that the public oral comment period may end before 5 p.m. if all of those wishing to comment have done so. For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the public meeting, contact Mr. Michael J. Harmon at the telephone number or email address indicated under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 186 (Monday, September 26, 2011)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-24580]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2011- 0905]


Towing Safety Advisory Committee; Meeting

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) will hold a public 
meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2011, in Newport News, Virginia. Two 
TSAC sub-committees will meet the day before, October 19, 2011.

DATES: Two Towing Safety Advisory Committee Sub-committees will conduct 
a meeting, open to the public,

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on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Towing Safety 
Advisory Committee (TSAC) will conduct a public meeting Thursday, 
October 20, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; both meetings will be held 
in Newport News, Virginia. Please note that either meeting may close 
early if the committee has completed its business. Written comments 
must be submitted no later than October 7, 2011.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at The Point Plaza Suites, 950 J. 
Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601. Hotel Web site: https://www.pointplazasuites.com/.
    To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment 
on the issues to be considered by the committee. Written comments must 
be identified by Docket No. USCG-2011- 0905 and submitted by one of the 
following methods:
     Federal Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. 
Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590- 0001. We encourage 
use of electronic submissions because security screening may delay the 
delivery of mail.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. 
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The 
telephone number is 202-366-9329.
     To avoid duplication, please use only one of these 
methods. For instructions on submitting comments, see the ``Public 
Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael J. Harmon, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer (ADFO), TSAC; U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 
CG-5222, Vessel and Facilities Operating Standards Division; telephone 
(202) 372-1427, fax (202) 372-1926, or e-mail at: 
Michael.J.Harmon@USCG.MIL.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463) as 
amended (FACA). This Committee is established in accordance with and 
operates under the provisions of the FACA. It was established under the 
authority of 33 U.S.C. 1231a and advises, consults with, and makes 
recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS) on matters relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway 
navigation and towing safety. TSAC may complete specific assignments 
such as studies, inquiries, workshops, and fact finding in consultation 
with individuals and groups in the private sector and/or with state and 
local government jurisdictions in compliance with FACA.

Agenda--October 19, 2011 TSAC Sub-Committee Meetings

    The agenda for the October 19, 2011 TSAC sub-committee meeting 
(open to the public) is as follows:
    (1) TSAC Subcommittee work-group on Task Statement 08-01, the 
development of recommendations for the revision of NVIC 04-01 
``Licensing and Manning for Officers of Towing Vessels.''
    (2) Sub-committee review of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) for Inspection of Towing Vessels with particular emphasis on the 
incorporation of TSAC recommendations submitted under Task Statement 
04-03.

Agenda--October 20, 2011 Public Meeting

    The agenda for the October 20, 2011 TSAC public meeting is as 
follows:
    (1) Report on National Maritime Center (NMC) activities from NMC 
Commanding Officer.
    (2) Report from CG-5431, Office of Vessel Activities, and the 
Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise.
    (3) Subcommittee report on Task Statement 08-01, the review and 
recommendations for the revision of NVIC 04-01 ``Licensing and Manning 
for Officers of Towing Vessels.''
    (4) Subcommittee report on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for 
Inspection of Towing Vessels and TSAC involvement through Task 
Statement 04-03.
    (5) Public comment period.

Public Participation

    To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment 
on the issues to be considered by the committee. Please note that 
regarding--
     Agenda Item 3, a copy of NVIC 04-01 is available in the 
docket.
     Agenda Item 4, on August 11, 2011, the Coast Guard 
published a notice of proposed rulemaking entitled ``Inspection of 
Towing Vessels'' (76 FR 49976; https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-08-11/pdf/2011-18989.pdf).
    Written comments related to this TSAC meeting must be identified by 
Docket No. USCG-2011-0905 and submitted by one of the methods specified 
in ADDRESSES. Written comments received will be posted without 
alteration at https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal 
information provided. Anyone can search the electronic form of comments 
received into the docket by the name of the individual submitting the 
comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an 
association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act 
notice regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of 
the Federal Register (73 FR 3316). For access to the docket to read 
background documents or comments received in response to this notice, 
go to https://www.regulations.gov, insert USCG-2011-0905 in the Keyword 
ID box, press Enter, and then click on the item you are interested in 
viewing.
    An opportunity for public oral comment will be provided during the 
TSAC public meeting on October 20, 2011, as the final agenda item. 
Speakers are requested to limit their comments to 5 minutes. Please 
note that the public oral comment period may end before 5 p.m. if all 
of those wishing to comment have done so.
    For information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities or to request special assistance at the public meeting, 
contact Mr. Michael J. Harmon at the telephone number or e-mail address 
indicated under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this 
notice.

Minutes

    Minutes from the meeting will be available for the public to review 
within 30 days following the close of the meeting and can be accessed 
from the Coast Guard Homeport Web site https://homeport.uscg.mil.

    Dated: September 19, 2011.
J.G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2011-24580 Filed 9-23-11; 8:45 am]
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