National Boating Safety Advisory Council, 12366-12367 [2017-04038]

Download as PDF 12366 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 40 / Thursday, March 2, 2017 / Notices sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES MD 20892, 301–827–5842, shangyi.tsai@ nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Institute on Drug Abuse Special Emphasis Panel; Extracellular Vesicle Tools, Technologies, and Products for Neuroscience Research (R41/R42/R43/R44). Date: March 24, 2017. Time: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852 (Virtual Meeting). Contact Person: Susan O. McGuire, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Office of Extramural Policy and Review, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, DHHS, 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 4245, Rockville, MD 20852, (301) 827– 5817, mcguireso@mail.nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Institute on Drug Abuse Special Emphasis Panel; CuttingEdge Basic Research Awards (CEBRA) (R21). Date: March 27, 2017. Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda, 7301 Waverly Street, Bethesda, MD 20814. Contact Person: Gerald L. McLaughlin, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Office of Extramural Policy and Review, National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH, DHHS, 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 4238, MSC 9550, Bethesda, MD 20892–9550, 301–827–5819, gm145a@nih.gov. Name of Committee: National Institute on Drug Abuse Special Emphasis Panel; Avenir Award Program for Genetics or Epigenetics of Substance Use Disorders (DP1). Date: April 7, 2017. Time: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Courtyard by Marriott, 5520 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Contact Person: Gerald L. McLaughlin, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Office of Extramural Policy and Review, National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH, DHHS, 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 4238, MSC 9550, Bethesda, MD 20892–9550, 301–827–5819, gm145a@nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos.: 93.279, Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: February 24, 2017. Natasha M. Copeland, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2017–04026 Filed 3–1–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:13 Mar 01, 2017 Jkt 241001 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2010–0164] National Boating Safety Advisory Council Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council and its subcommittees members will meet on March 23, 24 and 25, 2017, 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 on Thursday, March 23, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Boats and Associated Equipment Subcommittee will meet on March 23, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Prevention through People Subcommittee will meet on March 24, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Planning Subcommittee will meet on March 24, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 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 the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below as soon as possible. Instructions: You are free to submit comments at any time, including orally at the meetings, but if you want committee members to review your comment before the meetings, please submit your comments no later than March 6, 2017. We are particularly interested in comments on the issues in the ‘‘Agenda’’ section below. You must include ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the docket number USCG–2010–0164. Written comments may also be submitted using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. If you encounter technical difficulties with comment submission, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 CONTACT section below. 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 Search: 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 of the National Boating Safety Advisory Council, telephone (202) 372–1061, or at jeffrey.a.ludwig@ uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is in compliance with 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 and 46 U.S.C. 4302(c). The latter 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. Meeting Agenda The meeting agenda and all meeting documentation can be found at: https:// homeport.uscg.mil/NBSAC. The agenda for the National Boating Safety Advisory Council meeting is as follows: Thursday, March 23, 2017 (1) Opening remarks. (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) Presentations on the following: (a) Recreational Boating Safety Marketing. (b) National Nonprofit Organization Grant Program Update. (c) National Recreational Boating Safety Survey Update. E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 40 / Thursday, March 2, 2017 / Notices (4) 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.’’ (5) Public comment period. (6) Meeting Recess. Friday, Friday, March 24, 2017 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Saturday, March 25, 2017 The full Council will resume meeting. (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. Public comments or questions will be taken throughout the meeting as the Council discusses the issues and prior to deliberations and voting. There will also be a public comment period at the end of the meeting. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to 3 minutes. Please note that the public comment period may end before the period allotted, following the call for comments. Contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above to register as a speaker. 16:13 Mar 01, 2017 Jkt 241001 [FR Doc. 2017–04038 Filed 3–1–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2017–0083] The day will be dedicated to Subcommittee sessions: (1) Prevention Through People Subcommittee. Issues to be discussed include paddlesports participation, overview of State boating Safety programs, and licensing requirements for on-water boating safety instruction providers. (2) Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Planning Subcommittee. Issues to be discussed include the development of the 2017–2021 Strategic Plan. VerDate Sep<11>2014 Dated: February 25, 2017. V.B. Gifford, Jr., Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance. Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: The Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee and its working groups will meet to discuss matters relating to medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses, certificates of registry, and merchant mariners’ documents, medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial vessels, medical examiner education, and medical research. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee and its working groups are scheduled to meet on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, and Wednesday, April 5, 2017, from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Please note that these meetings may adjourn early if the committee has completed its business. ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center in the Dales Larson Room on the third floor, 100 Forbes Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404–0001 (https:// www.uscg.mil/nmc/). Attendees at the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center who are U.S. citizens, will be required to pre-register no later than 4 p.m. on March 27, 2017, to be admitted to the meeting. This preregistration must include your name, telephone number, and company or group with which you are affiliated (if any). Non-U.S. citizens will be required to pre-register no later than 4 p.m. on March 20, 2017, to be admitted to the meeting. This pre-registration must include name, country of citizenship, passport number and expiration date, or diplomatic identification number and expiration date, and the company or group with which you are affiliated (if any). All attendees will be required to provide a form of government-issued picture identification in order to gain admittance to the building. To preSUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12367 register, contact Lieutenant Junior Grade James Fortin at 202–372–1128 or james.l.fortin@uscg.mil. For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact the Alternate Designated Federal Officer as soon as possible using the contact information provided in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. Instructions: You are free to submit comments at any time, including orally at the meetings, but if you want committee members to review your comment before the meetings, please submit your comments no later than March 27, 2017. We are particularly interested in comments on the issues in the ‘‘Agenda’’ section below. You must include ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the docket number USCG–2017–0083. Written comments may also be submitted using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. If you encounter technical difficulties with comments submission, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. You may review the Privacy and Security Notice for Regulations.gov, at https://www.regulations.gov/ privacyNotice. Docket Search: For access to the docket to read documents or comments related to this notice, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017– 0083 in the ‘‘Search’’ box, press Enter, and then click on the item you wish to view. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Junior Grade James Fortin, Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593–7509, telephone 202–372–1128, fax 202–372–8385 or james.l.fortin@ uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Title 5 United States Code Appendix. The Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee Meeting is authorized by section 210 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111– 281, codified at 46 United States Code 7115). The committee advises the Secretary on matters related to (a) medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses, certificates of registry, and E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 40 (Thursday, March 2, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12366-12367]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-04038]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0164]


National Boating Safety Advisory Council

AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Boating Safety Advisory Council and its 
subcommittees members will meet on March 23, 24 and 25, 2017, 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 on 
Thursday, March 23, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and on Saturday, 
March 25, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Boats and Associated 
Equipment Subcommittee will meet on March 23, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 
5:00 p.m. The Prevention through People Subcommittee will meet on March 
24, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The Recreational Boating Safety 
Strategic Planning Subcommittee will meet on March 24, 2017, from 1:00 
p.m. to 5:00 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 
the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section 
below as soon as possible.
    Instructions: You are free to submit comments at any time, 
including orally at the meetings, but if you want committee members to 
review your comment before the meetings, please submit your comments no 
later than March 6, 2017. We are particularly interested in comments on 
the issues in the ``Agenda'' section below. You must include 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number USCG-2010-
0164. Written comments may also be submitted using the Federal 
eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If you encounter 
technical difficulties with comment submission, contact the individual 
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below. 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 Search: 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 of the National Boating Safety Advisory Council, 
telephone (202) 372-1061, or at jeffrey.a.ludwig@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is in compliance with 
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 and 46 U.S.C. 4302(c). The latter 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.

Meeting Agenda

    The meeting agenda and all meeting documentation can be found at: 
https://homeport.uscg.mil/NBSAC.
    The agenda for the National Boating Safety Advisory Council meeting 
is as follows:

Thursday, March 23, 2017

    (1) Opening remarks.
    (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) Presentations on the following:
    (a) Recreational Boating Safety Marketing.
    (b) National Nonprofit Organization Grant Program Update.
    (c) National Recreational Boating Safety Survey Update.

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    (4) 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.''
    (5) Public comment period.
    (6) Meeting Recess.

Friday, Friday, March 24, 2017

    The day will be dedicated to Subcommittee sessions:
    (1) Prevention Through People Subcommittee.
    Issues to be discussed include paddlesports participation, overview 
of State boating Safety programs, and licensing requirements for on-
water boating safety instruction providers.
    (2) Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Planning Subcommittee.
    Issues to be discussed include the development of the 2017-2021 
Strategic Plan.

Saturday, March 25, 2017

    The full Council will resume meeting.
    (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.
    Public comments or questions will be taken throughout the meeting 
as the Council discusses the issues and prior to deliberations and 
voting. There will also be a public comment period at the end of the 
meeting. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to 3 minutes. 
Please note that the public comment period may end before the period 
allotted, following the call for comments. Contact the individual 
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above to register 
as a speaker.

    Dated: February 25, 2017.
V.B. Gifford, Jr.,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
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