Boston Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee; Vacancies, 39249-39250 [2012-16098]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 127 / Monday, July 2, 2012 / Notices SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Public Participation and Request for Comments This Notice relies on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is an application to OIRA seeking the approval, extension, or renewal of a Coast Guard collection of information (Collection). The ICR contains information describing the Collection’s purpose, the Collection’s likely burden on the affected public, an explanation of the necessity of the Collection, and other important information describing the Collections. There is one ICR for each Collection. The Coast Guard invites comments on whether these ICRs should be granted based on the Collections being necessary for the proper performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the Coast Guard would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical utility of the Collections; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the Collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of information subject to the Collections; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the Collections on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. These comments will help OIRA determine whether to approve the ICRs referred to in this Notice. We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments and related materials. Comments to Coast Guard or OIRA must contain the OMB Control Number of the ICR. They must also contain the docket number of this request, [USCG–2012–0274], and must be received by August 1, 2012. We will post all comments received, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov. They will include any personal information you provide. We have an agreement with DOT to use their DMF. Please see the ‘‘Privacy Act’’ paragraph below. Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the docket number [USCG– 2012–0274], indicate the specific section of the document to which each comment applies, providing a reason for each comment. You may submit your comments and material online (via https://www.regulations.gov), by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a comment online via www.regulations.gov, it will be considered received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:22 Jun 29, 2012 Jkt 226001 comment. If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the DMF. We recommend you include your name, mailing address, an email address, or other contact information in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission. You may submit comments and material by electronic means, mail, fax, or delivery to the DMF at the address under ADDRESSES, but please submit them by only one means. To submit your comment online, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, and type ‘‘USCG– 2012–0274’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period and will address them accordingly. Viewing Comments and Documents To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this Notice as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, click on the ‘‘read comments’’ box, which will then become highlighted in blue. In the ‘‘Keyword’’ box insert ‘‘USCG–2012– 0274’’ and click ‘‘Search.’’ Click the ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ in the ‘‘Actions’’ column. You may also visit the DMF in Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. OIRA posts its decisions on ICRs online at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/ do/PRAMain after the comment period for each ICR. An OMB Notice of Action on each ICR will become available via a hyperlink in the OMB Control Numbers: 1625–0033 and 1625–0047. Privacy Act Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received in dockets 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 statement regarding Coast Guard public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the Federal Register (73 FR 3316). PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 39249 Previous Request for Comments This request provides a 30-day comment period required by OIRA. The Coast Guard published the 60-day notice (77 FR 24211, April 23, 2012) required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That Notice elicited no comments. Information Collection Requests 1. Title: Display of Fire Control Plans for Vessels. OMB Control Number: 1625–0033. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Owners and operators of vessels. Abstract: This information collection is for the posting or display of specific plans on certain categories of commercial vessels. The availability of these plans aid firefighters and damage control efforts in response to emergencies. Forms: None. Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 514 hours to 581 hours a year. 2. Title: Plan Approval and Records for Vital System Automation. OMB Control Number: 1625–0047. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Owners, operators, shipyards, designers, and manufacturers of certain vessels. Abstract: This collection pertains to the vital system automation on commercial vessels that is necessary to protect personnel and property on board U.S.-flag vessels. Forms: None. Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 60,000 hours to 39,900 hours a year. Authority: ; The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: June 22, 2012. R.E. Day, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology. [FR Doc. 2012–16118 Filed 6–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2012–0489] Boston Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee; Vacancies Coast Guard, DHS. Solicitation for Membership. AGENCY: ACTION: E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1 39250 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 127 / Monday, July 2, 2012 / Notices This notice requests individuals interested in serving on the Boston Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) to submit their applications for membership, to the Captain of the Port (COTP), Boston, MA. SUMMARY: Requests for membership should reach the U.S. Coast Guard COTP Boston August 1, 2012. DATES: Applications for membership should be submitted to the Captain of the Port Boston at the following address: Commander (sx), USCG Sector Boston, 427 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109 or by email to Phillip.C.Smith@uscg.mil. ADDRESSES: For questions about submitting an application or about the AMSC in general, contact Mr. Phillip C. Smith at 617–223–3008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority Section 102 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–295) added section 70112 to Title 46 of the U.S. Code, and authorized the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to establish Area Maritime Security Advisory Committees for any port area of the United States. (See 33 U.S.C. 1226; 46 U.S.C.; 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.01; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1). The MTSA includes a provision exempting these AMSCs from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92– 436, 86 Stat. 470 (5 U.S.C. App.2). mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Boston AMSC Purpose The AMSCs shall assist the Captain of the Port in the development, review, update, and exercising of the AMS Plan for their area of responsibility. Such matters may include, but are not limited to: Identifying critical port infrastructure and operations; Identifying risks (threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences); Determining mitigation strategies and implementation methods; Developing strategies to facilitate the recovery of the MTS after a Transportation Security Incident; Developing and describing the process to continually evaluate overall port security by considering consequences and vulnerabilities, how they may change over time, and what additional mitigation strategies can be applied; and Providing advice to, and assisting the Captain of the Port in developing and maintaining the AMS Plan. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:22 Jun 29, 2012 Jkt 226001 AMSC Composition The composition of an AMSC, to include the Boston AMSC and its subcommittees, is controlled by 33 CFR 103.305. Accordingly, members may be selected from the Federal, Territorial, or Tribal government; the State government and political subdivisions of the State; local public safety, crisis management, and emergency response agencies; law enforcement and security organizations; maritime industry, including labor; other port stakeholders having a special competence in maritime security; and port stakeholders affect by security practices and policies. Also, members of the Boston AMSC must have at least 5 years of experience related to maritime or port security operations. AMSC Membership The Boston AMSC has 29 members who represent Federal, State, local, and industry stakeholders from Massachusetts. We are seeking to fill 10 positions with this solicitation. Applicants may be required to pass an appropriate security background check prior to appointment to the committee. Members’ terms of office will be for 5 years; however, a member is eligible to serve additional terms of office. Members will not receive any salary or other compensation for their service on an AMSC. Request for Applications Those seeking membership are not required to submit formal applications to the local Captain of the Port, however, because we do have an obligation to ensure that a specific number of members have the prerequisite maritime security experience, we encourage the submission of resumes highlighting experience in the maritime and security industries. In support of the USCG policy on gender and ethnic diversity, we encourage qualified women and members of minority groups to apply. Dated: June 10, 2012. J.N. Healey, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Maritime Security Coordinator Boston. [FR Doc. 2012–16098 Filed 6–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5603–N–48] Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment: Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Counseling Client Survey Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. The HECM Counseling Session Evaluation is sent to counseling recipients as part of HUD’s performance review of a HECM counseling agency. It is used by HUD as a performance tool to obtain information directly from counseling recipients on their experience with the counseling agency under review by HUD. DATES: Comments Due Date: August 1, 2012. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Reports Liaison Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20410, Room 9120 or the number for the Federal Information Relay Service (1– 800–877–8339). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colette Pollard, Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410; email Colette Pollard at Colette. Pollard@hud.gov or telephone (202) 402–3400. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Pollard. (This is not a toll free number) for copies of the proposed forms and other available information. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is submitting the proposed information collection to OMB for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). This Notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection is necessary for the proper performance of SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02JYN1.SGM 02JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 127 (Monday, July 2, 2012)]
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[Pages 39249-39250]
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[FR Doc No: 2012-16098]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0489]


Boston Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Solicitation for Membership.

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SUMMARY: This notice requests individuals interested in serving on the 
Boston Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) to submit their 
applications for membership, to the Captain of the Port (COTP), Boston, 
MA.

DATES: Requests for membership should reach the U.S. Coast Guard COTP 
Boston August 1, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Applications for membership should be submitted to the 
Captain of the Port Boston at the following address: Commander (sx), 
USCG Sector Boston, 427 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109 or by email 
to Phillip.C.Smith@uscg.mil.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about submitting an 
application or about the AMSC in general, contact Mr. Phillip C. Smith 
at 617-223-3008.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority

    Section 102 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 
2002 (Pub. L. 107-295) added section 70112 to Title 46 of the U.S. 
Code, and authorized the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast 
Guard is operating to establish Area Maritime Security Advisory 
Committees for any port area of the United States. (See 33 U.S.C. 1226; 
46 U.S.C.; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.01; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1). The MTSA includes a provision exempting these 
AMSCs from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-
436, 86 Stat. 470 (5 U.S.C. App.2).

Boston AMSC Purpose

    The AMSCs shall assist the Captain of the Port in the development, 
review, update, and exercising of the AMS Plan for their area of 
responsibility. Such matters may include, but are not limited to: 
Identifying critical port infrastructure and operations; Identifying 
risks (threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences); Determining 
mitigation strategies and implementation methods; Developing strategies 
to facilitate the recovery of the MTS after a Transportation Security 
Incident; Developing and describing the process to continually evaluate 
overall port security by considering consequences and vulnerabilities, 
how they may change over time, and what additional mitigation 
strategies can be applied; and Providing advice to, and assisting the 
Captain of the Port in developing and maintaining the AMS Plan.

AMSC Composition

    The composition of an AMSC, to include the Boston AMSC and its 
subcommittees, is controlled by 33 CFR 103.305. Accordingly, members 
may be selected from the Federal, Territorial, or Tribal government; 
the State government and political subdivisions of the State; local 
public safety, crisis management, and emergency response agencies; law 
enforcement and security organizations; maritime industry, including 
labor; other port stakeholders having a special competence in maritime 
security; and port stakeholders affect by security practices and 
policies. Also, members of the Boston AMSC must have at least 5 years 
of experience related to maritime or port security operations.

AMSC Membership

    The Boston AMSC has 29 members who represent Federal, State, local, 
and industry stakeholders from Massachusetts. We are seeking to fill 10 
positions with this solicitation.
    Applicants may be required to pass an appropriate security 
background check prior to appointment to the committee. Members' terms 
of office will be for 5 years; however, a member is eligible to serve 
additional terms of office. Members will not receive any salary or 
other compensation for their service on an AMSC.

Request for Applications

    Those seeking membership are not required to submit formal 
applications to the local Captain of the Port, however, because we do 
have an obligation to ensure that a specific number of members have the 
prerequisite maritime security experience, we encourage the submission 
of resumes highlighting experience in the maritime and security 
industries.
    In support of the USCG policy on gender and ethnic diversity, we 
encourage qualified women and members of minority groups to apply.

    Dated: June 10, 2012.
J.N. Healey,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Maritime Security Coordinator 
Boston.
[FR Doc. 2012-16098 Filed 6-29-12; 8:45 am]
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