National Boating Safety Advisory Council, 27181-27182 [2015-11407]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 91 / Tuesday, May 12, 2015 / Notices 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 8351, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–496–8683, singhs@ nidcd.nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Special Emphasis Panel; VSL Fellowship Review. Date: June 11, 2015. Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852, (Telephone Conference Call). Contact Person: Shiguang Yang, DVM, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Division of Extramural Activities NIDCD, NIH, 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 8349, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–496–8683, yangshi@ nidcd.nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Special Emphasis Panel; Chemical Senses Fellowship Review. Date: June 17, 2015. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852, (Telephone Conference Call). Contact Person: Kausik Ray, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, MD 20850, 301–402–3587, rayk@ nidcd.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.173, Biological Research Related to Deafness and Communicative Disorders, National Institutes of Health, HHS) applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Institute of Mental Health Special Emphasis Panel; Mental Health Services Conflicts. Date: June 1, 2015. Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852, (Telephone Conference Call). Contact Person: Karen Gavin-Evans, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 6153, MSC 9606, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–451–2356, gavinevanskm@mail.nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Institute of Mental Health Special Emphasis Panel; Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials. Date: June 4, 2015. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Hyatt Regency Bethesda, One Bethesda Metro Center, 7400 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Contact Person: David I. Sommers, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 6154, MSC 9606, Bethesda, MD 20892–9606, 301–443–7861, dsommers@mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.242, Mental Health Research Grants, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: May 6, 2015. Carolyn A. Baum, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. Dated: May 6, 2015. Melanie J. Gray, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2015–11361 Filed 5–11–15; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2015–11358 Filed 5–11–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY National Institutes of Health Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2010–0164] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES National Institute of Mental Health; Notice of Closed Meetings Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:31 May 11, 2015 Jkt 235001 National Boating Safety Advisory Council Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of federal advisory committee meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council and its Subcommittees will meet on May 28 through May 30, 2015, in Arlington, VA, to discuss issues relating to recreational boating safety. These meetings will be open to the public. DATES: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council will meet Thursday, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27181 May 28, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Saturday May 30, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Boats and Associated Equipment Subcommittee will meet on May 28, 2015, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Planning Subcommittee will meet on May 29, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and the Prevention Through People Subcommittee will meet on May 29, 2015, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please note that these meetings may conclude early if the National Boating Safety Advisory Council has completed all business. ADDRESSES: All meetings will be held in the Ballroom of the Holiday Inn Arlington (https://www.hiarlington.com), 4610 N Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203. For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Mr. Jeff Ludwig, Alternate Designated Federal Officer, telephone 202–372–1061, or at jeffrey.a.ludwig@uscg.mil. To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment on the issues to be considered by the Council as listed in the ‘‘Agenda’’ section below. Written comments for distribution to Council members must be submitted no later than May 21, 2015, if Council review is desired prior to the meeting. Written comments must be identified by docket number USCG 2010–0164 and must be submitted by 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). • 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 for the Docket Management Facility is 202–366–9329. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the docket number of this action, USCG–2010– 0164. 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 public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the Federal Register (73 FR 3316). E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 27182 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 91 / Tuesday, May 12, 2015 / Notices Docket: For access to the docket to read documents or comments related to this notice, go to https:// www.regulations.gov insert USCG– 2010–0164 in the ‘‘Search’’ box, press Enter, then click the item you wish to view. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Ludwig, Alternate Designated Federal Officer for the National Boating Safety Advisory Council, telephone (202) 372–1061, or at jeffrey.a.ludwig@ uscg.mil. If you have any questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826 or 1–800–647–5527. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, (Title 5, U.S.C, Appendix). Congress established the National Boating Safety Advisory Council in the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 (Pub. L. 92–75). The National Boating Safety Advisory Council currently operates under the authority of 46 U.S.C. 13110, which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commandant of the Coast Guard by delegation to consult with the National Boating Safety Advisory Council in prescribing regulations for recreational vessels and associated equipment and on other major safety matters. See 46 U.S.C. 4302(c) and 13110(c). Meeting Agenda The agenda for the National Boating Safety Advisory Council meeting is as follows: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Thursday, May 28, 2015 (1) Opening remarks and swearing-in of new members. (2) Receipt and discussion of the following reports: (a) Chief, Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety, Update on the Coast Guard’s implementation of National Boating Safety Advisory Council Resolutions and Recreational Boating Safety Program report. (b) Alternate Designated Federal Officer’s report concerning Council administrative and logistical matters. (3) Subcommittee Session: Boats and Associated Equipment Subcommittee. Issues to be discussed include alternatives to pyrotechnic visual distress signals; grant projects related to boats and associated equipment; and updates to 33 CFR 181 ‘‘Manufacturer Requirements’’ and 33 CFR 183 ‘‘Boats and Associated Equipment.’’ (4) Public comment period. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:31 May 11, 2015 Jkt 235001 (5) Adjournment of Meeting. Friday, May 29, 2015 The meeting will primarily be dedicated to Subcommittee sessions: (1) Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Planning Subcommittee. Issues to be discussed include progress on implementation of the 2012–2016 Strategic Plan, and development of the 2017–2021 Strategic Plan. (2) Prevention Through People Subcommittee. Issues to be discussed include life jacket carriage requirements for certain recreational vessels and licensing requirements for on-water boating safety instruction providers. Saturday, May 30, 2015 The full Council will resume meeting on this day. (1) Receipt and Discussion of the Boats and Associated Equipment, Prevention through People and The Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Planning Subcommittee reports. (2) Discussion of any recommendations to be made to the Coast Guard. (3) Public comment period. (4) Voting on any recommendations to be made to the Coast Guard. (5) Adjournment of meeting. There will be a comment period for the National Boating Safety Advisory Council members and a comment period for the public after each report presentation, but before each is voted on by the Council. The Council members will review the information presented on each issue, deliberate on any recommendations presented in the Subcommittees’ reports, and formulate recommendations for the Department’s consideration. The meeting agenda and all meeting documentation can be found at: https:// homeport.uscg.mil/NBSAC. Alternatively, you may contact Mr. Jeff Ludwig as noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. Public oral comment periods will be held during the meetings after each presentation and at the end of each day. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to 3 minutes. Please note that the public comment periods may end before the time indicated, following the last call for comments. Contact Mr. Jeff Ludwig as indicated above to register as a speaker. Dated: May 6, 2015. Jonathan C. Burton, Director of Inspections and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2015–11407 Filed 5–11–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2010–0316] National Boating Safety Advisory Council; Vacancies Coast Guard, DHS. Request for applicants; extension of deadline. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is extending the deadline for accepting applications for membership on the National Boating Safety Advisory Council. This Council advises the Coast Guard on recreational boating safety regulations and other major boating safety matters. DATES: Completed applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before June 11, 2015. ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in an appointment to the National Boating Safety Advisory Council that also identifies which membership category the applicant is applying under, along with a resume detailing the applicant’s boating experience via one of the following methods: • By email: jeffrey.a.ludwig@uscg.mil (preferred). • By mail: Commandant (CG–BSX–2)/ NBSAC, Attn: Mr. Jeff Ludwig, U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Ave. SE., Stop 7581, Washington, DC 20593–7581. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Ludwig, Alternate Designated Federal Officer of National Boating Safety Advisory Council; telephone 202–372–1061 or email at jeffrey.a.ludwig@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 4, 2015, the Coast Guard published a request in the Federal Register (80 FR 6096), for applications for membership in the National Boating Safety Advisory Council. The deadline to submit an application was April 6, 2015. The Coast Guard is extending the deadline until May 26, 2015. Applicants who responded to the initial notice do not need to reapply. The National Boating Safety Council is a Federal advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C., Appendix). It was established under the authority of 46 United States Code 13110 and advises the Coast Guard on boating safety regulations and other major boating safety matters. The National Boating Safety Advisory Council has 21 members: Seven representatives of State officials responsible for State boating safety SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 91 (Tuesday, May 12, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27181-27182]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-11407]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0164]


National Boating Safety Advisory Council

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of federal advisory committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council and its 
Subcommittees will meet on May 28 through May 30, 2015, in Arlington, 
VA, to discuss issues relating to recreational boating safety. These 
meetings will be open to the public.

DATES: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council will meet Thursday, 
May 28, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Saturday May 30, 2015 
from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Boats and Associated Equipment 
Subcommittee will meet on May 28, 2015, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The 
Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Planning Subcommittee will meet 
on May 29, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and the Prevention 
Through People Subcommittee will meet on May 29, 2015, from 1 p.m. to 5 
p.m. Please note that these meetings may conclude early if the National 
Boating Safety Advisory Council has completed all business.

ADDRESSES: All meetings will be held in the Ballroom of the Holiday Inn 
Arlington (https://www.hiarlington.com), 4610 N Fairfax Drive, 
Arlington, VA 22203.
    For information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact 
Mr. Jeff Ludwig, Alternate Designated Federal Officer, telephone 202-
372-1061, or at jeffrey.a.ludwig@uscg.mil.
    To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment 
on the issues to be considered by the Council as listed in the 
``Agenda'' section below. Written comments for distribution to Council 
members must be submitted no later than May 21, 2015, if Council review 
is desired prior to the meeting. Written comments must be identified by 
docket number USCG 2010-0164 and must be submitted by 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).
     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 for the Docket Management Facility is 202-366-9329.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number of this 
action, USCG-2010-0164. 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 
public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the Federal Register 
(73 FR 3316).

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    Docket: For access to the docket to read documents or comments 
related to this notice, go to https://www.regulations.gov insert USCG-
2010-0164 in the ``Search'' box, press Enter, then click the item you 
wish to view.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Ludwig, Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer for the National Boating Safety Advisory Council, 
telephone (202) 372-1061, or at jeffrey.a.ludwig@uscg.mil. If you have 
any questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call 
Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-
9826 or 1-800-647-5527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, (Title 5, U.S.C, Appendix). Congress 
established the National Boating Safety Advisory Council in the Federal 
Boat Safety Act of 1971 (Pub. L. 92-75). The National Boating Safety 
Advisory Council currently operates under the authority of 46 U.S.C. 
13110, which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security and the 
Commandant of the Coast Guard by delegation to consult with the 
National Boating Safety Advisory Council in prescribing regulations for 
recreational vessels and associated equipment and on other major safety 
matters. See 46 U.S.C. 4302(c) and 13110(c).

Meeting Agenda

    The agenda for the National Boating Safety Advisory Council meeting 
is as follows:

Thursday, May 28, 2015

(1) Opening remarks and swearing-in of new members.
(2) Receipt and discussion of the following reports:
    (a) Chief, Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety, Update on the 
Coast Guard's implementation of National Boating Safety Advisory 
Council Resolutions and Recreational Boating Safety Program report.
    (b) Alternate Designated Federal Officer's report concerning 
Council administrative and logistical matters.
(3) Subcommittee Session: Boats and Associated Equipment Subcommittee.
    Issues to be discussed include alternatives to pyrotechnic visual 
distress signals; grant projects related to boats and associated 
equipment; and updates to 33 CFR 181 ``Manufacturer Requirements'' and 
33 CFR 183 ``Boats and Associated Equipment.''
(4) Public comment period.
(5) Adjournment of Meeting.

Friday, May 29, 2015

    The meeting will primarily be dedicated to Subcommittee sessions:

(1) Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Planning Subcommittee.
    Issues to be discussed include progress on implementation of the 
2012-2016 Strategic Plan, and development of the 2017-2021 Strategic 
Plan.

    (2) Prevention Through People Subcommittee.
    Issues to be discussed include life jacket carriage requirements 
for certain recreational vessels and licensing requirements for on-
water boating safety instruction providers.

Saturday, May 30, 2015

    The full Council will resume meeting on this day.

(1) Receipt and Discussion of the Boats and Associated Equipment, 
Prevention through People and The Recreational Boating Safety Strategic 
Planning Subcommittee reports.
(2) Discussion of any recommendations to be made to the Coast Guard.
(3) Public comment period.
(4) Voting on any recommendations to be made to the Coast Guard.
(5) Adjournment of meeting.

There will be a comment period for the National Boating Safety Advisory 
Council members and a comment period for the public after each report 
presentation, but before each is voted on by the Council. The Council 
members will review the information presented on each issue, deliberate 
on any recommendations presented in the Subcommittees' reports, and 
formulate recommendations for the Department's consideration.
    The meeting agenda and all meeting documentation can be found at: 
https://homeport.uscg.mil/NBSAC. Alternatively, you may contact Mr. Jeff 
Ludwig as noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above.
    Public oral comment periods will be held during the meetings after 
each presentation and at the end of each day. Speakers are requested to 
limit their comments to 3 minutes. Please note that the public comment 
periods may end before the time indicated, following the last call for 
comments. Contact Mr. Jeff Ludwig as indicated above to register as a 
speaker.

    Dated: May 6, 2015.
Jonathan C. Burton,
Director of Inspections and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2015-11407 Filed 5-11-15; 8:45 am]
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