Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC), 49642-49643 [2017-23282]

Download as PDF 49642 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 206 / Thursday, October 26, 2017 / Notices 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. In response to your comments, we may revise this ICR or decide not to seek an extension of approval for the Collection. We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments and related materials. Comments must contain the OMB Control Number of the ICR and the docket number of this request, [USCG–2017–0951], and must be received by December 26, 2017. ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES 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). Information Collection Request Title: Drawbridge Operation Regulations. OMB Control Number: 1625–0109. Summary: The Bridge Program receives approximately 150 requests from bridge owners or the general public per year to change the operating schedule of various drawbridges across the navigable water of the United States. The information needed for the change to the operating schedule can only be obtained from the bridge owner and is generally provided to the Coast Guard in a written format. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Oct 25, 2017 Jkt 244001 Need: 33 U.S.C. 499 authorizes the Coast Guard to change the operating schedules drawbridges that cross over navigable waters of the United States. Forms: None. Respondents: The public and private owners of bridges over navigable waters of the United States. Frequency: On occasion. Hour Burden Estimate: The estimated annual burden remains 150 hours. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. Dated: October 16, 2017. James D. Roppel, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Chief, Office of Information Management. [FR Doc. 2017–23301 Filed 10–25–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [Docket No. USCBP–2017–0044] Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Committee management; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Washington, DC The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The COAC will meet on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Please note that the meeting may close early if the committee has completed its business. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at U.S. Customs & Border Protection, 1717 H Street NW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20006. For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Ms. Florence Constant-Gibson, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, at (202) 344–1440 as soon as possible. Pre-Registration: Meeting participants may attend either in person or via webinar after pre-registering using one of the methods indicated below: For members of the public who plan to attend the meeting in person, please register by 5:00 p.m. EST by November 13, 2017, either online at https:// apps.cbp.gov/te_reg/index.asp?w=119; by email to tradeevents@dhs.gov; or by SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 fax to (202) 325–4290. You must register prior to the meeting in order to attend the meeting in person. For members of the public who plan to participate via webinar, please register online at https://apps.cbp.gov/ te_reg/index.asp?w=118 by 5:00 p.m. EST, November 13, 2017. Please feel free to share this information with other interested members of your organization or association. Members of the public who are preregistered to attend and later need to cancel, please do so by November 13, 2017, utilizing the following links: https://apps.cbp.gov/te_reg/ cancel.asp?w=119 to cancel an in person registration or https:// apps.cbp.gov/te_reg/cancel.asp?w=118 to cancel a webinar registration. To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment on the issues the committee will consider prior to the formulation of recommendations as listed in the Agenda section below. Comments must be submitted in writing no later than November 8, 2017, and must be identified by Docket No. USCBP–2017–0044, and may be submitted by one (1) of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: tradeevents@dhs.gov. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (202) 325–4290, Attention Florence Constant-Gibson. • Mail: Ms. Florence ConstantGibson, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.5A, Washington, DC 20229. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the docket number (USCBP–2017–0044) for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https:// www.regulations.gov. Please do not submit personal information to this docket. Docket: For access to the docket or to read background documents or comments, go to https:// www.regulations.gov and search for Docket Number USCBP–2017–0044. To submit a comment, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ button located on the top-right hand side of the docket page. There will be multiple public comment periods held during the meeting on November 14, 2017. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to two (2) minutes or less to facilitate greater participation. Contact the individual listed below to register as E:\FR\FM\26OCN1.SGM 26OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 206 / Thursday, October 26, 2017 / Notices Working Group’s progress on the implementation plan of the PDF Proposal and will include steps to initiate a proof of concept. The subcommittee will also discuss the progress of the Manifest Working Group and progress on issues with the ongoing manifest pilots. The working group may present recommendations in the area of manifest timelines during the November meeting. 5. The Trusted Trader Subcommittee will continue the discussion for an enhanced Trusted Trader program that includes engagement with CBP to include relevant partner government agencies with a potential for international interoperability. A review of the pilot program status and benefits will also be undertaken in parallel to determine the optimum benefits that would be assigned to Trusted Trader participants. 6. The Trade Modernization Subcommittee will discuss its plans for the topics that will be addressed during the next quarter. Meeting materials will be available by November 10, 2017, at: https:// www.cbp.gov/trade/stakeholderengagement/coac/coac-public-meetings. Agenda ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES a speaker. Please note that the public comment period for speakers may end before the time indicated on the schedule that is posted on the CBP Web page, https://www.cbp.gov/trade/ stakeholder-engagement/coac. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Florence Constant-Gibson, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.5A, Washington, DC 20229; telephone (202) 344–1440; facsimile (202) 325–4290; or Mr. Bradley Hayes, Executive Director and Designated Federal Officer, can be reached at (202) 344–1440. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix. The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) provides advice to the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on matters pertaining to the commercial operations of CBP and related functions within the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Treasury. Dated: October 23, 2017. Bradley F. Hayes, Executive Director, Office of Trade Relations. The COAC will hear from the following subcommittees on the topics listed below and then will review, deliberate, provide observations, and formulate recommendations on how to proceed: 1. The Trade Enforcement & Revenue Collection (TERC) Subcommittee will discuss new TERC recommendations and provide any necessary updates from the Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty, Bond, Forced Labor, and Intellectual Property Rights Working Groups. 2. The Global Supply Chain Subcommittee will present the status of a pilot that will test the utilization of existing Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) automation in the pipeline mode of transportation. The committee will also discuss the progress of the Global Supply Chain Subcommittee’s new Emerging Technologies Working Group. 3. The One U.S. Government Subcommittee will continue discussions on the progress of the Fish & Wildlife Service Working Group and will present the final white paper on the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) project. The subcommittee will also discuss the progress of the newly created Technical and Operational Outages Working Group. 4. The Exports Subcommittee will discuss the Post Departure Filing (PDF) VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Oct 25, 2017 Jkt 244001 [FR Doc. 2017–23282 Filed 10–25–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2017–0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–B–1754] Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, the FIRM and FIS report, once effective, will be used by insurance agents and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the contents of those buildings. Comments are to be submitted on or before January 24, 2018. ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report for each community are available for inspection at both the online location and the respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables below. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at www.msc.fema.gov for comparison. You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA–B–1754, to Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–7659, or (email) patrick.sacbibit@fema.dhs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–7659, or (email) patrick.sacbibit@fema.dhs.gov; or visit the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) online at www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_ main.html. DATES: FEMA proposes to make flood hazard determinations for each community listed below, in accordance with section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR 67.4(a). These proposed flood hazard determinations, together with the floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any time enact stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies established by other SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the SUMMARY: 49643 E:\FR\FM\26OCN1.SGM 26OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 206 (Thursday, October 26, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49642-49643]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-23282]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[Docket No. USCBP-2017-0044]


Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: Committee management; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) 
will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in 
Washington, DC The meeting will be open to the public.

DATES: The COAC will meet on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. 
to 5:00 p.m. EST. Please note that the meeting may close early if the 
committee has completed its business.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at U.S. Customs & Border 
Protection, 1717 H Street NW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20006. For 
information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities 
or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Ms. Florence 
Constant-Gibson, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs & Border 
Protection, at (202) 344-1440 as soon as possible.
    Pre-Registration: Meeting participants may attend either in person 
or via webinar after pre-registering using one of the methods indicated 
below:
    For members of the public who plan to attend the meeting in person, 
please register by 5:00 p.m. EST by November 13, 2017, either online at 
https://apps.cbp.gov/te_reg/index.asp?w=119; by email to 
[email protected]; or by fax to (202) 325-4290. You must register 
prior to the meeting in order to attend the meeting in person.
    For members of the public who plan to participate via webinar, 
please register online at https://apps.cbp.gov/te_reg/index.asp?w=118 
by 5:00 p.m. EST, November 13, 2017.
    Please feel free to share this information with other interested 
members of your organization or association.
    Members of the public who are pre-registered to attend and later 
need to cancel, please do so by November 13, 2017, utilizing the 
following links: https://apps.cbp.gov/te_reg/cancel.asp?w=119 to cancel 
an in person registration or https://apps.cbp.gov/te_reg/cancel.asp?w=118 to cancel a webinar registration.
    To facilitate public participation, we are inviting public comment 
on the issues the committee will consider prior to the formulation of 
recommendations as listed in the Agenda section below.
    Comments must be submitted in writing no later than November 8, 
2017, and must be identified by Docket No. USCBP-2017-0044, and may be 
submitted by one (1) of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include the docket number in 
the subject line of the message.
     Fax: (202) 325-4290, Attention Florence Constant-Gibson.
     Mail: Ms. Florence Constant-Gibson, Office of Trade 
Relations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue 
NW., Room 3.5A, Washington, DC 20229.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number (USCBP-2017-
0044) for this action. Comments received will be posted without 
alteration at https://www.regulations.gov. Please do not submit personal 
information to this docket.
    Docket: For access to the docket or to read background documents or 
comments, go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket Number 
USCBP-2017-0044. To submit a comment, click the ``Comment Now!'' button 
located on the top-right hand side of the docket page.
    There will be multiple public comment periods held during the 
meeting on November 14, 2017. Speakers are requested to limit their 
comments to two (2) minutes or less to facilitate greater 
participation. Contact the individual listed below to register as

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a speaker. Please note that the public comment period for speakers may 
end before the time indicated on the schedule that is posted on the CBP 
Web page, https://www.cbp.gov/trade/stakeholder-engagement/coac.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Florence Constant-Gibson, Office 
of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.5A, Washington, DC 20229; telephone 
(202) 344-1440; facsimile (202) 325-4290; or Mr. Bradley Hayes, 
Executive Director and Designated Federal Officer, can be reached at 
(202) 344-1440.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix. The Commercial 
Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) provides advice to the 
Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the 
Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on matters 
pertaining to the commercial operations of CBP and related functions 
within the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the 
Treasury.

Agenda

    The COAC will hear from the following subcommittees on the topics 
listed below and then will review, deliberate, provide observations, 
and formulate recommendations on how to proceed:
    1. The Trade Enforcement & Revenue Collection (TERC) Subcommittee 
will discuss new TERC recommendations and provide any necessary updates 
from the Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty, Bond, Forced Labor, and 
Intellectual Property Rights Working Groups.
    2. The Global Supply Chain Subcommittee will present the status of 
a pilot that will test the utilization of existing Automated Commercial 
Environment (ACE) automation in the pipeline mode of transportation. 
The committee will also discuss the progress of the Global Supply Chain 
Subcommittee's new Emerging Technologies Working Group.
    3. The One U.S. Government Subcommittee will continue discussions 
on the progress of the Fish & Wildlife Service Working Group and will 
present the final white paper on the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 
project. The subcommittee will also discuss the progress of the newly 
created Technical and Operational Outages Working Group.
    4. The Exports Subcommittee will discuss the Post Departure Filing 
(PDF) Working Group's progress on the implementation plan of the PDF 
Proposal and will include steps to initiate a proof of concept. The 
subcommittee will also discuss the progress of the Manifest Working 
Group and progress on issues with the ongoing manifest pilots. The 
working group may present recommendations in the area of manifest 
timelines during the November meeting.
    5. The Trusted Trader Subcommittee will continue the discussion for 
an enhanced Trusted Trader program that includes engagement with CBP to 
include relevant partner government agencies with a potential for 
international interoperability. A review of the pilot program status 
and benefits will also be undertaken in parallel to determine the 
optimum benefits that would be assigned to Trusted Trader participants.
    6. The Trade Modernization Subcommittee will discuss its plans for 
the topics that will be addressed during the next quarter.
    Meeting materials will be available by November 10, 2017, at: 
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/stakeholder-engagement/coac/coac-public-meetings.

    Dated: October 23, 2017.
Bradley F. Hayes,
Executive Director, Office of Trade Relations.
[FR Doc. 2017-23282 Filed 10-25-17; 8:45 am]
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