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• Encouraging developers of
alternative test methods and testing
strategies for skin sensitization to
discuss their projects with ICCVAM and
NICEATM to facilitate refinement of the
methods to meet U.S. regulatory needs.
• Communicating information about
the availability of funding or other
resources to stakeholders that are
developing alternative test methods and
testing strategies for skin sensitization.
• Conducting, cosponsoring, and/or
participating in workshops to review the
state of the science and soliciting or
providing input for future activities on
development and validation of test
methods and testing strategies for skin
sensitization.
Request for Comments: ICCVAM
invites its stakeholders to consider the
proposed activities identified above and
provide comment on the following:
• The role that ICCVAM should play
in the development and evaluation of
alternative skin sensitization test
methods and testing strategies.
• The potential contributions that
regulated industries, nongovernment
organizations, or other interested parties
might make toward these efforts.
Request for Information: As noted
above, ICCVAM is developing plans to
augment and support activities that will
advance the state of the science for
alternative skin sensitization test
methods and testing strategies. As part
of this process, ICCVAM is interested in
receiving information on the state of the
science regarding alternative test
methods and testing strategies for skin
sensitization and about activities of
which ICCVAM may not be aware.
Input Received: Information and
comments in response to this notice can
be submitted by email (niceatm@niehs.
nih.gov). Persons should include their
name, affiliation (if applicable), mailing
address, telephone, email, and
sponsoring organization (if any) with
their communications. The deadline for
receipt of the requested information is
December 9, 2013. Responses to this
notice will be posted on the NTP Web
site (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/40498)
and persons submitting them will be
identified by name and affiliation or
sponsoring organization, if applicable.
During development of its plan for
advancing alternative skin sensitization
test methods and testing strategies,
ICCVAM will carefully consider the
information and comments received in
response to this notice and will also
consult with ICATM partners and the
OECD.
Responses to this request are
voluntary. No proprietary, classified,
confidential, or sensitive information
should be included in responses. This
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request for input is for planning
purposes only and is not a solicitation
for applications or an obligation on the
part of the U.S. Government to provide
support for any ideas identified in
response to the request. Please note that
the U.S. Government will not pay for
the preparation of any information
submitted or for its use of that
information.
Background Information on ICCVAM
and NICEATM: ICCVAM is an
interagency committee composed of
representatives from 15 Federal
regulatory and research agencies that
require, use, generate, or disseminate
toxicological and safety testing
information. ICCVAM conducts
technical evaluations of new, revised,
and alternative safety testing methods
and integrated testing strategies with
regulatory applicability. ICCVAM also
works to promote the scientific
validation and regulatory acceptance of
testing methods that more accurately
assess the safety and hazards of
chemicals and products and that
replace, reduce, or refine (enhance
animal well-being and lessen or avoid
pain and distress) animal use.
NICEATM provides scientific and
operational support for ICCVAM and
conducts independent validation
studies and other activities to assess the
usefulness and limitations of new,
revised, and alternative test methods
and strategies. ICCVAM and NICEATM
welcome the public nomination of new,
revised, and alternative test methods
and strategies for validation studies and
technical evaluations. Additional
information about NICEATM and
ICCVAM can be found on the NTP Web
site at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/
niceatm and https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/
go/iccvam.
The ICCVAM Authorization Act of
2000 (42 U.S.C. 285l–3) provides the
authority for ICCVAM and NICEATM
involvement in activities relevant to the
development of alternative test
methods. The ICCVAM Authorization
Act established ICCVAM as a permanent
interagency committee of the NIEHS
under NICEATM. As stated in the
ICCVAM Authorization Act, ICCVAM
acts to ensure that new and revised test
methods are validated to meet the needs
of Federal agencies, increase the
efficiency and effectiveness and Federal
agency test method review, and
optimize utilization of scientific
expertise outside the Federal
Government.
References
Adler S, Basketter D, Creton S, et al. 2011.
Alternative (non-animal) methods for
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cosmetics testing: current status and future
prospects-2010. Arch Toxicol 85: 367–485.
OECD. 2012. OECD Series on Testing and
Assessment No. 168. The Adverse Outcome
Pathway for Skin Sensitisation Initiated by
Covalent Binding to Proteins. Part 1:
Scientific Assessment. Paris:OECD
Publishing. Available: https://www.oecd.org/
env/ehs/testing/seriesontestingand
assessmentpublicationsbynumber.htm.
Dated: November 6, 2013.
John R. Bucher,
Associate Director, National Toxicology
Program.
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BILLING CODE 4140–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG–2013–0194]
Navigation Safety Advisory Council
AGENCY:
United States Coast Guard,
DHS.
Notice of Federal Advisory
Committee Meeting.
ACTION:
The Navigation Safety
Advisory Council (NAVSAC) will meet
December 3–4, 2013, in Portsmouth,
Virginia to discuss matters relating to
maritime collisions, rammings,
groundings; Inland and International
Rules of the Road; navigation
regulations and equipment; routing
measures; marine information; diving
safety; and aids to navigation systems.
The meeting will be open to the public.
DATES: NAVSAC will meet Tuesday,
December 3, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
and Wednesday, December 4, 2013,
from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please note that
the meeting may close early if the
Council has completed its business.
Written comments are due by November
26, 2013.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and
Convention Center, 425 Waters Street,
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704. For
information on facilities or services for
individuals with disabilities or to
request special assistance at the
meeting, contact Mr. Burt Lahn listed in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section below as soon as possible.
To facilitate public participation, we
are inviting public comment on the
issues to be considered by the council
prior to the formulation of
recommendations as listed in the
‘‘Agenda’’ section below.
You may submit written comments no
later than November 26, 2013, and must
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be identified by USCG–2013–0194 using
one of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments
(preferred method to avoid delays in
processing). Simply enter ‘‘USCG–2013–
0194’’ in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ field, click on
<SEARCH>, then click on <COMMENT
NOW> next to the Meeting
Announcement.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• 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.
• 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.
Instructions: All submissions received
must include the words ‘‘Department of
Homeland Security’’ and the docket
number for this action. Comments
received will be posted without
alteration at https://www.regulations.gov,
including any personal information
provided. You may review a Privacy Act
notice regarding our public dockets in
the January 17, 2008, issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).
Docket: For access to the docket to
read documents or comments related to
this notice, go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Simply enter
‘‘USCG–2013–0194’’ in the ‘‘SEARCH’’
field, click on <SEARCH>, click on
<Open Docket Folder> next to the
Meeting Announcement, then click on
the title of any comment you wish to
review.
A public comment period will be held
during the meeting on December 3,
2013, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and
December 4, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. until
the close of the meeting. Public
presentations may also be given.
Speakers are requested to limit their
presentation and comments to 10
minutes. Please note that the public
comment period may end before the
time indicated, following the last call
for comments. To register as a speaker,
contact Mr. Burt Lahn listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
below.
If
you have questions about this meeting,
please contact Mr. Mike Sollosi, the
NAVSAC Alternate Designated Federal
Officer (ADFO), by telephone at 202–
372–1545 or via email at
mike.m.sollosi@uscg.mil; or Mr. Burt
Lahn, NAVSAC meeting coordinator, at
telephone 202–372–1526 or email
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burt.a.lahn@uscg.mil. If you have
questions on viewing or submitting
material to the docket, call Barbara
Hairston, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone 202–366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of
this meeting is given under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5
U.S.C. Appendix (Pub. L. 92–463).
The NAVSAC is an advisory council
authorized by 33 U.S.C. 2073 and
chartered under the provisions of the
FACA. NAVSAC provides advice and
recommendations to the Secretary of
Homeland Security, through the
Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard,
on matters relating to prevention of
maritime collisions, rammings, and
groundings; Inland and International
Rules of the Road; navigation
regulations and equipment; routing
measures; marine information; diving
safety; and aids to navigation systems.
The meeting will be held at the
Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and
Convention Center, 425 Waters Street,
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704. https://
maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_
q&hl=en&geocode=&q=425+water+st+
portsmouth+va&aq=&
vps=1&jsv=466g&sll=37.857507,95.625&
sspn=36.699081,78.837891&
vpsrc=3&t=h&ie=UTF8&ct=clnk&
cd=1&spell=1.
Agenda: The NAVSAC will meet to
review, discuss and formulate
recommendations on the following
topics:
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
(1) Risk assessment updates. At the
April 2013 Council meeting the Coast
Guard provided an overview of ongoing
risk assessments for several U.S. ports/
waterways. The Council will receive an
updated brief on the status of the risk
assessments and the progress made
since the April 2013 meeting.
(2) E-Navigation Strategy. The Council
will receive an updated brief on
activities of the Committee on the
Marine Transportation System, and
progress made on the development of
the National E-Navigation Strategy.
(3) Atlantic Coast Ports Access Route
Study (ACPARS).
The Council will receive an update on
the ACPARS undertaken to
accommodate offshore wind energy
development. The update will include a
presentation on what activities are
currently in progress, and those
expected to commence in calendar year
2014.
(4) Navigation Rules Regulatory
Project. The Council will receive an
update on the Coast Guard’s progress
toward implementing NAVSAC
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proposed changes to the Inland
Navigation Rules.
(5) Electronic Charts and Publications.
The Council will receive an update on
recent changes announced by the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, Office of Coast Survey,
to the printing and distribution of paper
nautical charts and publications.
Following the above presentations,
the Council will form working groups to
discuss and provide recommendations
on the following tasks as appropriate:
(1) NAVSAC Task 12–03—Unmanned
vehicles/vessels (UV). The Council was
asked to review current UV standards of
operation, consider whether the latest
generation of these vessels should
employ AIS, and propose additional
rules/standards of operation for both
unmanned underwater vehicles, and
unmanned surface vessels. NAVSAC
previously discussed this task at both
the November 2012 meeting and the
April 2013 meeting. At the conclusion
of the April 2013 meeting NAVSAC
agreed to continue discussions and
deliberations at the fall 2013 meeting.
The Council will be asked to continue
discussions on this task and provide a
Resolution that includes
recommendations for rules/standards of
operation for unmanned surface vessels.
(2) NAVSAC Task 13–02—Discussion
of vessel crossing situations outlined in
the Inland Navigation Rules, 33 CFR
83.15(b). The Council will be asked to
begin discussions and provide
recommendations on amending Rule
15(b), including what impacts any
proposed amendments may have on
vessels crossing situations on the
western rivers system.
(3) NAVSAC Task 13–03—Continued
use of Dayshapes to indicate status. The
Council will be asked to begin
discussions and provide
recommendations on the continued
display of Dayshapes for vessels as
required by 33 CFR subpart C of the
Inland Navigation Rules.
Public comments or questions will be
taken during the meeting after the
Council discusses each issue and prior
to the Council formulating
recommendations on each issue. There
will also be a public comment period at
the end of the meeting.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
(1) Working Group Discussions
continued from December 3, 2013.
(2) Working Group Reports presented
to the Council.
(3) New Business:
a. Summary of NAVSAC Action
Items.
b. Schedule Next Meeting Date—
Spring 2014.
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c. Council discussions and summary
of new tasks and pending action items.
A public comment period will be held
after the discussion of new tasks.
Speakers’ comments are limited to 10
minutes each. Public comments or
questions may also be taken during the
discussion and recommendations, and
new business portions of the meeting.
Dated: November 5, 2013.
G.C. Rasicot,
Director, Marine Transportation Systems,
U.S. Coast Guard.
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BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Safety and Environmental
Enforcement
[Docket ID BSEE–2013–0004; OMB Number
1014–0004; 134E1700D2 EEEE500000
ET1SF0000.DAQ000]
Information Collection Activities: Oil
and Gas Well-Completion Operations;
Submitted for Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment
Request
ACTION:
30-Day notice.
To comply with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), we are notifying the public that
we have submitted to OMB an
information collection request (ICR) to
renew approval of the paperwork
requirements in the regulations under
Subpart E, Oil and Gas Well Completion
Operations. This notice also provides
the public a second opportunity to
comment on the revised paperwork
burden of these regulatory requirements.
DATES: You must submit comments by
December 13, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments by either
fax (202) 395–5806 or email (OIRA_
Submission@omb.eop.gov) directly to
the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer
for the Department of the Interior (1014–
0004). Please provide a copy of your
comments to Bureau of Safety and
Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) by
any of the means below.
• Electronically: go to https://
www.regulations.gov. In the Search box,
enter BSEE–2013–0004 then click
search. Follow the instructions to
submit public comments and view all
related materials. We will post all
comments.
• Email nicole.mason@
bsee.govmailto:cheryl.blundon@
mms.gov, fax (703) 787–1546, or mail or
hand-carry comments to: Department of
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the Interior; Bureau of Safety and
Environmental Enforcement;
Regulations and Standards Branch;
Attention: Nicole Mason; 381 Elden
Street, HE3313; Herndon, Virginia
20170–4817. Please reference 1014–
0004 in your comment and include your
name and return address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nicole Mason, Regulations and
Standards Branch, (703) 787–1605, to
request additional information about
this ICR. To see a copy of the entire ICR
submitted to OMB, go to https://
www.reginfo.gov (select Information
Collection Review, Currently Under
Review).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: 30 CFR 250, Subpart E, Oil and
Gas Well-Completion Operations.
OMB Control Number: 1014–0004.
Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf
(OCS) Lands Act, as amended (43 U.S.C.
1331 et seq. and 43 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.),
authorizes the Secretary of the Interior
to prescribe rules and regulations
necessary for the administration of the
leasing provisions of that Act related to
mineral resources on the OCS. Such
rules and regulations will apply to all
operations conducted under a lease,
right-of-way, or a right-of-use and
easement. Operations on the OCS must
preserve, protect, and develop oil and
gas resources in the OCS in a manner
that is consistent with the need to make
such resources available to meet the
Nation’s energy needs as rapidly as
possible; balance orderly energy
resources development with protection
of the human, marine, and coastal
environment; ensure the public a fair
and equitable return on OCS resources;
and preserve and maintain free
enterprise competition.
In addition to the general rulemaking
authority of the OCSLA at 43 U.S.C.
1334, section 301(a) of the Federal Oil
and Gas Royalty Management Act
(FOGRMA), 30 U.S.C. 1751(a), grants
authority to the Secretary to prescribe
such rules and regulations as are
reasonably necessary to carry out
FOGRMA’s provisions. While the
majority of FOGRMA is directed to
royalty collection and enforcement,
some provisions apply to offshore
operations. For example, section 108 of
FOGRMA, 30 U.S.C. 1718, grants the
Secretary broad authority to inspect
lease sites for the purpose of
determining whether there is
compliance with the mineral leasing
laws. Section 109(c)(2) and (d)(1), 30
U.S.C. 1719(c)(2) and (d)(1), impose
substantial civil penalties for failure to
permit lawful inspections and for
knowing or willful preparation or
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submission of false, inaccurate, or
misleading reports, records, or other
information. Because the Secretary has
delegated some of the authority under
FOGRMA to BSEE, 30 U.S.C. 1751 is
included as additional authority for
these requirements.
These authorities and responsibilities
are among those delegated to BSEE. The
regulations at 30 CFR part 250, subpart
E, concern oil and gas well-completion
operations and are the subject of this
collection. This request also covers the
related Notices to Lessees and Operators
(NTLs) that BSEE issues to clarify,
supplement, or provide additional
guidance on some aspects of our
regulations.
The BSEE analyzes and evaluates the
information and data collected to ensure
that planned well-completion
operations will protect personnel and
natural resources. They use the analysis
and evaluation results in the decision to
approve, disapprove, or require
modification to the proposed wellcompletion operations. Specifically,
BSEE uses the information to ensure (a)
compliance with personnel safety
training requirements; (b) crown block
safety device is operating and can be
expected to function to avoid accidents;
(c) proposed operation of the annular
preventer is technically correct and
provides adequate protection for
personnel, property, and natural
resources; (d) well-completion
operations are conducted on well
casings that are structurally competent;
and (e) sustained casing pressures are
within acceptable limits.
Most responses are mandatory; while
others are to obtain or retain benefits.
The BSEE will protect proprietary
information according to the Freedom of
Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its
implementing regulations (43 CFR part
2); 30 CFR 250.197, Data and
information to be made available to the
public or for limited inspection; and 30
CFR part 252, OCS Oil and Gas
Information Program.
Frequency: Weekly, monthly,
biennially, and vary by section.
Description of Respondents: Potential
respondents comprise Federal oil, gas,
or sulphur lessees and/or operators, and
holders of pipeline rights-of-way.
Estimated Reporting and
Recordkeeping Hour Burden: The
estimated annual hour burden for this
information collection is a total of
40,183 hours. The following chart
details the individual components and
estimated hour burdens. In calculating
the burdens, we assumed that
respondents perform certain
requirements in the normal course of
their activities. We consider these to be
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG-2013-0194]
Navigation Safety Advisory Council
AGENCY: United States Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Navigation Safety Advisory Council (NAVSAC) will meet
December 3-4, 2013, in Portsmouth, Virginia to discuss matters relating
to maritime collisions, rammings, groundings; Inland and International
Rules of the Road; navigation regulations and equipment; routing
measures; marine information; diving safety; and aids to navigation
systems. The meeting will be open to the public.
DATES: NAVSAC will meet Tuesday, December 3, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m., and Wednesday, December 4, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please
note that the meeting may close early if the Council has completed its
business. Written comments are due by November 26, 2013.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel
and Convention Center, 425 Waters Street, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704.
For information on facilities or services for individuals with
disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact
Mr. Burt Lahn listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
below as soon as possible.
To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment
on the issues to be considered by the council prior to the formulation
of recommendations as listed in the ``Agenda'' section below.
You may submit written comments no later than November 26, 2013,
and must
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be identified by USCG-2013-0194 using one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments (preferred method to
avoid delays in processing). Simply enter ``USCG-2013-0194'' in the
``SEARCH'' field, click on , then click on next
to the Meeting Announcement.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
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.
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.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the words
``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number for this
action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. You
may review a Privacy Act notice regarding our public dockets in the
January 17, 2008, issue of the Federal Register (73 FR 3316).
Docket: For access to the docket to read documents or comments
related to this notice, go to https://www.regulations.gov. Simply enter
``USCG-2013-0194'' in the ``SEARCH'' field, click on , click on
next to the Meeting Announcement, then click on
the title of any comment you wish to review.
A public comment period will be held during the meeting on December 3,
2013, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and December 4, 2013, from 11:00 a.m.
until the close of the meeting. Public presentations may also be given.
Speakers are requested to limit their presentation and comments to 10
minutes. Please note that the public comment period may end before the
time indicated, following the last call for comments. To register as a
speaker, contact Mr. Burt Lahn listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
meeting, please contact Mr. Mike Sollosi, the NAVSAC Alternate
Designated Federal Officer (ADFO), by telephone at 202-372-1545 or via
email at mike.m.sollosi@uscg.mil; or Mr. Burt Lahn, NAVSAC meeting
coordinator, at telephone 202-372-1526 or email burt.a.lahn@uscg.mil.
If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket,
call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Appendix (Pub. L. 92-
463).
The NAVSAC is an advisory council authorized by 33 U.S.C. 2073 and
chartered under the provisions of the FACA. NAVSAC provides advice and
recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security, through the
Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, on matters relating to prevention
of maritime collisions, rammings, and groundings; Inland and
International Rules of the Road; navigation regulations and equipment;
routing measures; marine information; diving safety; and aids to
navigation systems.
The meeting will be held at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and
Convention Center, 425 Waters Street, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704.
https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=425+water+st+portsmouth+va&aq=&vps=1&jsv=466g&sll=37.857507,95.625&sspn=36.699081,78.837891&vpsrc=3&t=h&ie=UTF8&ct=clnk&cd=1&spell=1.
Agenda: The NAVSAC will meet to review, discuss and formulate
recommendations on the following topics:
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
(1) Risk assessment updates. At the April 2013 Council meeting the
Coast Guard provided an overview of ongoing risk assessments for
several U.S. ports/waterways. The Council will receive an updated brief
on the status of the risk assessments and the progress made since the
April 2013 meeting.
(2) E-Navigation Strategy. The Council will receive an updated
brief on activities of the Committee on the Marine Transportation
System, and progress made on the development of the National E-
Navigation Strategy.
(3) Atlantic Coast Ports Access Route Study (ACPARS).
The Council will receive an update on the ACPARS undertaken to
accommodate offshore wind energy development. The update will include a
presentation on what activities are currently in progress, and those
expected to commence in calendar year 2014.
(4) Navigation Rules Regulatory Project. The Council will receive
an update on the Coast Guard's progress toward implementing NAVSAC
proposed changes to the Inland Navigation Rules.
(5) Electronic Charts and Publications. The Council will receive an
update on recent changes announced by the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Office of Coast Survey, to the printing and
distribution of paper nautical charts and publications.
Following the above presentations, the Council will form working
groups to discuss and provide recommendations on the following tasks as
appropriate:
(1) NAVSAC Task 12-03--Unmanned vehicles/vessels (UV). The Council
was asked to review current UV standards of operation, consider whether
the latest generation of these vessels should employ AIS, and propose
additional rules/standards of operation for both unmanned underwater
vehicles, and unmanned surface vessels. NAVSAC previously discussed
this task at both the November 2012 meeting and the April 2013 meeting.
At the conclusion of the April 2013 meeting NAVSAC agreed to continue
discussions and deliberations at the fall 2013 meeting. The Council
will be asked to continue discussions on this task and provide a
Resolution that includes recommendations for rules/standards of
operation for unmanned surface vessels.
(2) NAVSAC Task 13-02--Discussion of vessel crossing situations
outlined in the Inland Navigation Rules, 33 CFR 83.15(b). The Council
will be asked to begin discussions and provide recommendations on
amending Rule 15(b), including what impacts any proposed amendments may
have on vessels crossing situations on the western rivers system.
(3) NAVSAC Task 13-03--Continued use of Dayshapes to indicate
status. The Council will be asked to begin discussions and provide
recommendations on the continued display of Dayshapes for vessels as
required by 33 CFR subpart C of the Inland Navigation Rules.
Public comments or questions will be taken during the meeting after
the Council discusses each issue and prior to the Council formulating
recommendations on each issue. There will also be a public comment
period at the end of the meeting.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
(1) Working Group Discussions continued from December 3, 2013.
(2) Working Group Reports presented to the Council.
(3) New Business:
a. Summary of NAVSAC Action Items.
b. Schedule Next Meeting Date--Spring 2014.
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c. Council discussions and summary of new tasks and pending action
items.
A public comment period will be held after the discussion of new
tasks. Speakers' comments are limited to 10 minutes each. Public
comments or questions may also be taken during the discussion and
recommendations, and new business portions of the meeting.
Dated: November 5, 2013.
G.C. Rasicot,
Director, Marine Transportation Systems, U.S. Coast Guard.
[FR Doc. 2013-27014 Filed 11-12-13; 8:45 am]
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