National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; Meeting, 51575-51576 [2015-20953]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 164 / Tuesday, August 25, 2015 / Notices In the interest of security, NIH has instituted stringent procedures for entrance onto the NIH campus. All visitor vehicles, including taxicabs, hotel, and airport shuttles will be inspected before being allowed on campus. Visitors will be asked to show one form of identification (for example, a government-issued photo ID, driver’s license, or passport) and to state the purpose of their visit. Information is also available on the Institute’s/Center’s home page: https:// www.nidcr.nih.gov/about, where an agenda and any additional information for the meeting will be posted when available. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.121, Oral Diseases and Disorders Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: August 19, 2015. David Clary, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. Transportation Headquarters must provide identification in the form of Government Issue picture identification card for access to the facility. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the planned start of the meeting in order to pass through security. This meeting will be broadcasted via a web enabled interactive online format and teleconference line. To participate via teleconference, dial 1–855–475– 2447; the pass code to join is 764 990 20#. Additionally, if you would like to participate in this meeting via the online web format, please log onto https://share.dhs.gov/nmsac/ and follow the online instructions to register for this meeting. For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact the person listed in the [FR Doc. 2015–20918 Filed 8–24–15; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT BILLING CODE 4140–01–P section as soon as possible. To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment on the issues to be considered by the Committee as listed in the ‘‘Agenda’’ section below. Comments that the public wishes the members to see prior to the meeting should be submitted no later than September 23, 2015. Identify your comments by docket number [USCG–2015–0693] using one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • 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 delivery of mail. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. • Hand Delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 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 docket number [USCG–2015–0693]. All submissions received will be posted without alteration at 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, insert ‘‘USCG– 2015–0693’’ in the ‘‘Search’’ box, and follow instructions on the Web site. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [USCG–2015–0693] National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; Meeting Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee will meet in Washington, DC to discuss various issues relating to national maritime security. This meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, September 30, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This meeting may close early if all business is finished. All written public material and requests to make oral presentations should reach the Coast Guard on or before September 23, 2015. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters (Oklahoma Room), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, 20590. Due to security, members of the public wishing to attend must register with Mr. Ryan Owens, Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee, telephone 202–372–1108 or ryan.f.owens@uscg.mil no later than September 23, 2015. Additionally, all visitors to the Department of asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:10 Aug 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51575 Public comments will be sought throughout the meeting by the Designated Federal Officer as specific issues are discussed by the committee. Additionally, public oral comment periods will be held during the meetings on September 29, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., and September 30, 2015, from 11:10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to 3 minutes. Please note that the public comment period will end following the last call for comments. Contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below to register as a speaker. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ryan Owens, Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Stop 7581, Washington, DC 20593–7581; telephone 202–372–1108 or email ryan.f.owens@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, United States Code, Appendix. The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee operates under the authority of 46 U.S.C. 70112. The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee provides advice, consults with, and makes recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security, via the Commandant of the Coast Guard, on matters relating to national maritime security. A copy of all meeting documentation will be available at https:// homeport.uscg.mil/NMSAC by September 23, 2015. Alternatively, you may contact Ryan Owens as noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. Agenda of Meeting Day 1 The committee will meet to review, discuss and formulate recommendations on the following issues: (1) Coast Guard Cyber Security Strategy. The Coast Guard issued a Cyber Security Strategy on June 16, 2015. A copy of the strategy can be found at https://www.uscg.mil/ seniorleadership/DOCS/cyber.pdf. The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee will meet to review and provide recommendations on this strategy. (2) Transportation Worker Identification Credential; Next E:\FR\FM\25AUN1.SGM 25AUN1 51576 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 164 / Tuesday, August 25, 2015 / Notices Generation Specifications. The committee will discuss and formulate recommendations on what the next generation of Transportation Worker Credentials and readers should incorporate. (3) Coast Guard Industry Training Revisions. The Coast Guard operates a program that places members in positions within the maritime industry to better understand how it works. The Committee will be tasked with developing recommendations on how to enhance this program. (4) Update on harmonization of rules with Canada and the Beyond the Border Initiative. The Committee will receive an update brief on these two programs. (5) Public comment period. Day 2 The Committee will meet to review, discuss and formulate recommendations on the following issues: (1) Extremely Hazardous Cargo Strategy. The Committee will receive a brief and provide recommendations on the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s Extremely Hazardous Cargo Strategy. (2) Energy Renaissance. National Maritime Security Advisory Committee will receive a brief and provide recommendations on the increased movement of petrochemical cargos in the inland waterways. (3) Election of New Chairman and Vice Chairman. (4) Public comment period. Dated: August 19, 2015. V.B. Gifford, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2015–20953 Filed 8–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2015–0752] Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee and its working groups will meet to discuss various issues related to the training and fitness of merchant marine personnel. These meetings will be open to the public. DATES: The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee working groups are SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:10 Aug 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 scheduled to meet on September 16, 2015, from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., and the full Committee is scheduled to meet on September 17, 2015, from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Written comments for distribution to Committee members and for inclusion on the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Web site must be submitted on or before September 8, 2015. Please note that these meetings may adjourn early if all business is finished. ADDRESSES: The Committee will meet in the Coast Guard National Maritime Center, 100 Forbes Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404–7120. To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment on the issues to be considered by the Committee and working groups as listed in the ‘‘Agenda’’ section below. Written comments must be identified by Docket No. USCG–2015–0752 and 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 is 202–366–9329. Instructions: All submissions 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, enter the docket number in the ‘‘Search’’ field and follow the instructions on the Web site. Public oral comment periods will be held each day. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to 3 minutes. Please note that the public oral comment periods may end following the last call for comments. Contact Mr. Davis Breyer as indicated below to register as a speaker. This notice may be viewed in our online docket, USCG– 2015–0752, at https:// www.regulations.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Mr. Davis Breyer, Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee, telephone 202–372–1445, or at davis.j.breyer@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. For further information on the location of the Coast Guard National Maritime Center, including information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance, contact Ms. Karen Quigley at 304–433–3403 or via email at karen.l.quigley@uscg.mil. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Title 5 United States Code Appendix. The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee was established under authority of section 310 of the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014, Title 46, United States Code, section 8108, and chartered under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, (Title 5, United States Code, Appendix). The Committee acts solely in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security through the Commandant of the Coast Guard on matters relating to personnel in the U.S. merchant marine, including training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness standards and other matters as assigned by the Commandant; shall review and comment on proposed Coast Guard regulations and policies relating to personnel in the United States merchant marine, including training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness standards; may be given special assignments by the Secretary and may conduct studies, inquiries, workshops, and fact finding in consultation with individuals and groups in the private sector and with State or local governments; shall advise, consult with, and make recommendations reflecting its independent judgment to the Secretary. A copy of all meeting documentation, including the task statements, is available at https://homeport.uscg.mil by using these key strokes: Missions; Port and Waterways Safety; Advisory Committees; MERPAC; and then use the announcements key. Alternatively, you may contact Mr. Breyer as noted in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. E:\FR\FM\25AUN1.SGM 25AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 164 (Tuesday, August 25, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51575-51576]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-20953]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2015-0693]


National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; Meeting

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee will meet in 
Washington, DC to discuss various issues relating to national maritime 
security. This meeting will be open to the public.

DATES: The Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, from 
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, September 30, 2015, from 9:00 
a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This meeting may close early if all business is 
finished. All written public material and requests to make oral 
presentations should reach the Coast Guard on or before September 23, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at U.S. Department of 
Transportation Headquarters (Oklahoma Room), 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC, 20590. Due to security, members of the public 
wishing to attend must register with Mr. Ryan Owens, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer of the National Maritime Security Advisory 
Committee, telephone 202-372-1108 or ryan.f.owens@uscg.mil no later 
than September 23, 2015. Additionally, all visitors to the Department 
of Transportation Headquarters must provide identification in the form 
of Government Issue picture identification card for access to the 
facility. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the planned start of 
the meeting in order to pass through security.
    This meeting will be broadcasted via a web enabled interactive 
online format and teleconference line. To participate via 
teleconference, dial 1-855-475-2447; the pass code to join is 764 990 
20#. Additionally, if you would like to participate in this meeting via 
the online web format, please log onto https://share.dhs.gov/nmsac/ and 
follow the online instructions to register for this meeting.
    For information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact 
the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section as 
soon as possible.
    To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment 
on the issues to be considered by the Committee as listed in the 
``Agenda'' section below. Comments that the public wishes the members 
to see prior to the meeting should be submitted no later than September 
23, 2015. Identify your comments by docket number [USCG-2015-0693] 
using one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     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 delivery of 
mail.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Hand Delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9:00 
a.m. and 5:00 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 docket number [USCG-2015-0693]. 
All submissions received will be posted without alteration at 
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, insert 
``USCG-2015-0693'' in the ``Search'' box, and follow instructions on 
the Web site.
    Public comments will be sought throughout the meeting by the 
Designated Federal Officer as specific issues are discussed by the 
committee. Additionally, public oral comment periods will be held 
during the meetings on September 29, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., 
and September 30, 2015, from 11:10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Speakers are 
requested to limit their comments to 3 minutes. Please note that the 
public comment period will end following the last call for comments. 
Contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section below to register as a speaker.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ryan Owens, Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer of the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee, 
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Stop 7581, Washington, DC 
20593-7581; telephone 202-372-1108 or email ryan.f.owens@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, United States Code, Appendix. 
The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee operates under the 
authority of 46 U.S.C. 70112. The National Maritime Security Advisory 
Committee provides advice, consults with, and makes recommendations to 
the Secretary of Homeland Security, via the Commandant of the Coast 
Guard, on matters relating to national maritime security.
    A copy of all meeting documentation will be available at https://homeport.uscg.mil/NMSAC by September 23, 2015. Alternatively, you may 
contact Ryan Owens as noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section above.

Agenda of Meeting

Day 1

    The committee will meet to review, discuss and formulate 
recommendations on the following issues:
    (1) Coast Guard Cyber Security Strategy. The Coast Guard issued a 
Cyber Security Strategy on June 16, 2015. A copy of the strategy can be 
found at https://www.uscg.mil/seniorleadership/DOCS/cyber.pdf. The 
National Maritime Security Advisory Committee will meet to review and 
provide recommendations on this strategy.
    (2) Transportation Worker Identification Credential; Next

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Generation Specifications. The committee will discuss and formulate 
recommendations on what the next generation of Transportation Worker 
Credentials and readers should incorporate.
    (3) Coast Guard Industry Training Revisions. The Coast Guard 
operates a program that places members in positions within the maritime 
industry to better understand how it works. The Committee will be 
tasked with developing recommendations on how to enhance this program.
    (4) Update on harmonization of rules with Canada and the Beyond the 
Border Initiative. The Committee will receive an update brief on these 
two programs.
    (5) Public comment period.

Day 2

    The Committee will meet to review, discuss and formulate 
recommendations on the following issues:
    (1) Extremely Hazardous Cargo Strategy. The Committee will receive 
a brief and provide recommendations on the implementation of the 
Department of Homeland Security's Extremely Hazardous Cargo Strategy.
    (2) Energy Renaissance. National Maritime Security Advisory 
Committee will receive a brief and provide recommendations on the 
increased movement of petrochemical cargos in the inland waterways.
    (3) Election of New Chairman and Vice Chairman.
    (4) Public comment period.

    Dated: August 19, 2015.
V.B. Gifford,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2015-20953 Filed 8-24-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

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