National Boating Safety Advisory Council, 64435-64436 [2015-27056]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 205 / Friday, October 23, 2015 / Notices Thirty-day notice requesting comments. ACTION: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR), abstracted below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting approval of a revision to the following collection of information: 1625–0014, Request for Designation and Exemption of Oceanographic Research Vessels. Our ICR describe the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties. DATES: Comments must reach the Coast Guard and OIRA on or before November 23, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket number [USCG–2015–0634] to the Coast Guard using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Alternatively, you may submit comments to OIRA using one of the following means: (1) Email: OIRA-submission@ omb.eop.gov. (2) Mail: OIRA, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. (3) Fax: 202–395–6566. To ensure your comments are received in a timely manner, mark the fax, attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. A copy of the ICR is available through the docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov. Additionally, copies are available from: COMMANDANT (CG–612), ATTN: PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT MANAGER, U.S. COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVE. SE., STOP 7710, WASHINGTON, DC 20593– 7710. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Mr. Anthony Smith, Office of Information Management, telephone 202–475–3532, or fax 202–372–8405, for questions on these documents. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 238001 purpose, the Collection’s likely burden on the affected public, an explanation of the necessity of the Collection, and other important information describing the Collection. There is one ICR for each Collection. The Coast Guard invites comments on whether this ICR should be granted based on the Collection being necessary for the proper performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the Coast Guard would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical utility of the Collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the Collection; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of information subject to the Collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the Collection 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 ICR 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–2015–0634], and must be received by November 23, 2015. Submitting Comments We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be submitted using https:// www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate instructions. Documents mentioned in this notice, and all public comments, are in our online docket at https://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that Web site’s instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted. We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov and will include any personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the docket, you may review a Privacy Act notice regarding the Federal Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal Register (70 FR 15086). 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 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64435 a hyperlink in the OMB Control Number: 1625–0014 . Previous Request for Comments This request provides a 30-day comment period required by OIRA. The Coast Guard published the 60-day notice (80 FR 45669, July 31, 2015) required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That Notice elicited no comments. Accordingly, no changes have been made to the Collection. Information Collection Request 1. Title: Request for Designation and Exemption of Oceanographic Research Vessels. OMB Control Number: 1625–0014. Summary: This collection requires submission of specific information about a vessel in order for the vessel to be designated as an Oceanographic Research Vessel (ORV). Need: Title 46 U.S.C. 2113 authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to exempt Oceanographic Research Vessels (ORV), by regulation, from provisions of Subtitle II, of Title 46, Shipping, of the United States Code, concerning maritime safety and seaman’s welfare laws. This information is necessary to ensure a vessel qualifies for the designation of ORV under 46 CFR part 3 and 46 CFR part 14, subpart D. Forms: N/A. Respondents: Owners or operators of certain vessel. Frequency: On occasion. Hour Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 51 hours to 25 hours a year due to a decrease in the estimated annual number of respondents. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: October 18, 2015. Thomas P. Michelli, U.S. Coast Guard, Deputy Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–27017 Filed 10–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2010–0164] National Boating Safety Advisory Council Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council and its SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 64436 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 205 / Friday, October 23, 2015 / Notices Subcommittees will meet on November 12 and 13, 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, November 12, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday, November 13, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Boats and Associated Equipment Subcommittee will meet on November 12, 2015, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. The Prevention through People Subcommittee will meet on November 12, 2015, from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on November 12, 2015, and from 8:05 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. on November 13, 2015. The Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Planning Subcommittee will meet on November 13, 2015, from 9:05 a.m. to 12:00 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 November 2, 2015, if Council review is desired prior to the meeting. Written comments may be submitted using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be submitted using https://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate instructions. 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 the Federal Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal Register (70 FR 15086). Docket: For access to the docket to read documents or comments related to VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 238001 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. 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). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meeting Agenda The agenda for the National Boating Safety Advisory Council meeting is as follows: Thursday, November 12, 2015 (1) Opening remarks and presentation of awards to outgoing 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. (c) Coast Guard Adoption of Electronic Aids to Navigation. (d) Nonprofit Organization Grant Update. (e) Progress Report on the Next National Recreational Boating Survey. (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) Prevention Through People Subcommittee. Issues to be discussed include life jacket carriage requirements for certain recreational vessels and PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 licensing requirements for on-water boating safety instruction providers. (5) Public comment period. (6) Adjournment of Meeting. Friday, November 13, 2015 The morning session will 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. The full Council will resume meeting in the afternoon on November 13, 2015. (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: October 20, 2015. Verne B. Gifford, Jr. Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2015–27056 Filed 10–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 205 (Friday, October 23, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64435-64436]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-27056]


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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

[[Page 64436]]

Subcommittees will meet on November 12 and 13, 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, 
November 12, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday, November 
13, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Boats and Associated Equipment 
Subcommittee will meet on November 12, 2015, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 
p.m. The Prevention through People Subcommittee will meet on November 
12, 2015, from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on November 12, 2015, and from 
8:05 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. on November 13, 2015. The Recreational Boating 
Safety Strategic Planning Subcommittee will meet on November 13, 2015, 
from 9:05 a.m. to 12:00 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 November 2, 2015, if Council 
review is desired prior to the meeting. Written comments may be 
submitted using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be submitted using https://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT section of this document for alternate instructions.
    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 the 
Federal Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the 
Federal Register (70 FR 15086).
    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.

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, November 12, 2015

    (1) Opening remarks and presentation of awards to outgoing 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.
    (c) Coast Guard Adoption of Electronic Aids to Navigation.
    (d) Nonprofit Organization Grant Update.
    (e) Progress Report on the Next National Recreational Boating 
Survey.
    (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) 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.
    (5) Public comment period.
    (6) Adjournment of Meeting.

Friday, November 13, 2015

    The morning session will 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.
    The full Council will resume meeting in the afternoon on November 
13, 2015.
    (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: October 20, 2015.
Verne B. Gifford, Jr.
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2015-27056 Filed 10-22-15; 8:45 am]
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