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Dated: August 2, 2018.
David D. Clary,
Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory
Committee Policy.
[FR Doc. 2018–16977 Filed 8–7–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4140–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG–2016–1061]
Termination of U.S. Coast Guard
Rebroadcast of HYDROLANT and
HYDROPAC Information
Notice of rebroadcast
termination.
ACTION:
The United States Coast
Guard is ceasing the rebroadcast of
HYDROLANT and HYDROPAC (defined
below) navigational warnings over HF
SITOR (defined below). There is no
requirement for the Coast Guard to
rebroadcast this information, although
the Coast Guard has been voluntarily
doing so for a number of years, and
doing so is duplicative of the National
Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s
broadcast. The information will
continue to be disseminated by the
National Geospatial-Intelligence
Agency.
DATES: The Coast Guard will cease
rebroadcasting HYDROLANT and
HYDROPAC navigational warnings on
August 30th, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information about this document, please
call or email Derrick Croinex, Chief,
Spectrum Management and
Telecommunications Policy, U.S. Coast
Guard (Commandant CG–672);
telephone: 202–475–3551; email:
derrick.j.croinex@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May
14, 2018, we published a notice in the
Federal Register at 83 FR 22276 that the
Coast Guard was considering no longer
rebroadcasting HYDROLANT and
HYDROPAC navigational warnings over
HF SITOR (High Frequency Simplex
Teletype Over Radio service).
HYDROLANT warnings are
Navigational Warnings Categorized by
their Atlantic Ocean Location.
HYDROPAC warnings are Navigational
Warnings Categorized by their Pacific
Ocean/Pacific Rim Location. Both are
products of the National GeospatialIntelligence Agency. The May notice
included relevant background
information on these navigational
warnings and reasons for terminating
rebroadcast. After a full consideration of
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the matter, including public comment,
we have decided to stop rebroadcast.
The Coast Guard will cease
rebroadcasting HYDROLANT and
HYDROPAC navigational warnings in
30 days.
In the notice, we requested feedback
from the public on the proposed
termination. The comment period
closed on July 13, 2018. We received
one submission in response to our
inquiry. The commenter was concerned
that the information contained in the
Coast Guard rebroadcast would no
longer be available. In response to the
comment, we would like to reiterate that
the HYDROLANT and HYDROPAC
products will still be available via
satellite from the National GeospatialIntelligence Agency as originally
intended. The Coast Guard is only
terminating the rebroadcast of these
products, and only these products, via
HF. All other HF Broadcast content will
continue to be available.
This notice is issued under authority
of 14 U.S.C. 93(a)(16) and in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a).
Dated: July 30, 2018.
Derrick J. Croinex,
Chief, Spectrum Management and
Telecommunications Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG–2018–0494]
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory
Committee
U.S. Coast Guard, Department
of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory
Committee meeting.
AGENCY:
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.
The meetings will be open to the public.
DATES: Meetings: The Merchant Marine
Personnel Advisory Committee and its
Working Groups are scheduled to meet
on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, from
8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., and the full
Committee is scheduled to meet on
Wednesday, September 12, 2018, from
8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Please note
that these meetings may adjourn early if
the Committee has completed its
business.
Comments and supporting
documentation: To ensure your
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comments are received by Committee
members before the meetings, submit
your written comments no later than
September 5, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at
the STAR Center, 2 West Dixie
Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004,
https://www.star-center.com/.
Pre-registration Information: Preregistration is not required for access.
All attendees will be required to provide
a driver’s license or government-issued
identification card in order to gain
admittance to the building.
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
September 5, 2018. 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–2018–0494. 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 the Federal
Docket Management System 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–2018–
0494 in the ‘‘Search’’ box, press Enter,
and then click on the item you wish to
view.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Davis Breyer, Alternate Designated
Federal Officer of the Merchant Marine
Personnel Advisory Committee, 2703
Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, Stop
7509, Washington, DC 20593–7509,
telephone 202–372–1445, fax 202–372–
8382 or davis.j.breyer@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of
this meeting is given pursuant to the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, Title 5
United States Code Appendix.
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The Merchant Marine Personnel
Advisory Committee was established
under authority of U.S. Code, title 46,
section 8108. The Committee acts solely
in an advisory capacity to the Secretary
of the Department of Homeland Security
through the Commandant of the U.S.
Coast Guard on matters relating to
personnel in the United States merchant
marine, including training,
qualifications, certification,
documentation, and fitness standards
and other matters as assigned by the
Commandant. The Committee also
reviews and comments on proposed
U.S. Coast Guard regulations and
policies relating to personnel in the
United States merchant marine,
including training, qualifications,
certification, documentation, and fitness
standards.
Agenda
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Day 1
The agenda for the September 11,
2018, meeting is as follows:
(1) The full Committee will meet
briefly to discuss the Working Groups’
business/task statements, which are
listed under paragraph (3) (a)–(e) below.
(2) A job task analysis briefing will be
presented to the full Committee
regarding the merchant mariner
credentialing program’s efforts to
establish or validate credentialing
examinations, performance assessments,
and training curriculum standards
within the context of current
occupational practices associated with
each credentiale.
(3) Working Groups will separately
address the following task statements
which are available for viewing at
https://homeport.uscg.mil/missions/
ports-and-waterways/safety-advisorycommittees/merpac;
(a) Task Statement 87, Review of
policy documents providing guidance
on the implementation of the December
24, 2013, International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers rulemaking;
(b) Task Statement 98, To continue
the progress made by the military
services towards meeting the goals on
the use of Military Education, Training
and Assessment for STCW and National
Mariner Endorsements as identified in
the Howard Coble Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
and subsequent legislation;
(c) Task Statement 101, Provide
feedback and avenues to further
enhance open communication between
external stakeholders and the U.S. Coast
Guard’s mariner credentialing program
regarding all aspects of the program;
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(d) Task Statement 101a, Review of
the draft medical certificate cancellation
policy;
(e) Task Statement 104, National
Transportation Safety Board
recommendations to the U.S. Coast
Guard regarding the sinking of the S.S.
El Faro.
(4) Public comment period.
(5) Reports of Working Groups. At the
end of the day, the Working Groups will
report to the full Committee on what
was accomplished in their meetings.
The full Committee will not take action
on these reports on this date. Any
official action taken as a result of these
Working Group meetings will be taken
on day two of the meeting.
(6) Adjournment of meeting.
Day 2
The agenda for the September 12,
2018 full Committee meeting is as
follows:
(1) Introduction.
(2) Swearing in of newly appointed
Committee members.
(3) Remarks from U.S. Coast Guard
Leadership.
(4) Designated Federal Officer
announcements.
(5) Roll call of Committee members
and determination of a quorum.
(6) Reports from the following
Working Groups:
(a) Task Statement 87, Review of
policy documents providing guidance
on the implementation of the December
24, 2013, International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers rulemaking;
(b) Task Statement 89, Review and
update of the International Maritime
Organization’s Maritime Safety
Committee Circular MSC/Circ.1014
Guidelines on fatigue mitigation and
management;
(c) Task Statement 90, Review of
International Maritime Organization’s
Model Courses Being Validated by the
International Maritime Organization’s
Subcommittee on Human Element,
Training and Watchkeeping;
(d) Task Statement 94, Review the
MERPAC recommendations with a view
to evaluating their current relevance;
(e) Task Statement 96, Review and
comment on the course and program
approval requirements including 46
CFR 10.402, 10.403, 10.407 and
Navigation and Vessel Inspection
Circular 03–14 guidelines for approval
of training courses and programs;
(f) Task Statement 98, To continue the
progress made by the military services
towards meeting the goals on the use of
Military Education, Training and
Assessment for STCW and National
Mariner Endorsements as identified in
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the Howard Coble Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation Act of 2014
and subsequent legislation;
(g) Task Statement 99, Review and
comment on the ‘‘Guidelines for Issuing
Endorsements for Tankerman PIC
Restricted to Fuel Transfers on Towing
Vessels’’ policy letter (CG–MMC Policy
Letter No. 01–17);
(h) Task Statement 101, Provide
feedback and avenues to further
enhance open communication between
external stakeholders and the Coast
Guard’s mariner credentialing program
regarding all aspects of the program;
(i) Task Statement 101a, Review of the
draft medical certificate cancellation
policy;
(j) Task Statement 102, Consider and
make recommendations regarding the
current requirement for a U.S. Merchant
Mariner to read and write using English;
and
(k) Task Statement 104, National
Safety Board recommendations to the
U.S. Coast Guard regarding the sinking
of the S.S. El Faro.
(7) Other items for discussion:
(a) Report on the Mariner
Credentialing Program;
(b) Report on National Maritime
Center activities from the National
Maritime Center Commanding Officer;
(c) Report on International Maritime
Organization Activities affecting
merchant mariner credentialing; and
(d) Briefings about other on-going U.S.
Coast Guard projects related to
personnel in the U.S. merchant marine.
(8) Public comment period.
(9) Discussion of Working Group
recommendations. The Committee will
review the information presented on
each issue, deliberate on any
recommendations presented by the
Working Groups, approve/formulate
recommendations and close any
completed tasks. Official action on these
recommendations may be taken on this
date.
(10) Closing remarks/plans for next
meeting.
(11) Adjournment of meeting.
A public comment period will be held
during each Working Group and full
Committee meeting concerning matters
being discussed.
A copy of all meeting documentation
will be available at https://
homeport.uscg.mil/missions/ports-andwaterways/safety-advisory-committees/
merpac no later than September 5, 2018.
Alternatively, you may contact Mr.
Davis Breyer as noted in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
above.
Public comments will be limited to
three minutes per speaker. Please note
that the public comment periods will
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end following the last call for
comments. Please contact Mr. Davis
Breyer, listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section, to register
as a speaker. Please note that the
meeting may adjourn early if the work
is completed.
Dated: July 31, 2018.
Jeffrey G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and
Standards.
[FR Doc. 2018–16948 Filed 8–7–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management
Agency
[Docket ID FEMA–2018–0002; Internal
Agency Docket No. FEMA–B–1844]
Changes in Flood Hazard
Determinations
Federal Emergency
Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice lists communities
where the addition or modification of
Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood
depths, Special Flood Hazard Area
(SFHA) boundaries or zone
designations, or the regulatory floodway
(hereinafter referred to as flood hazard
determinations), as shown on the Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and
where applicable, in the supporting
Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports,
prepared by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) for each
community, is appropriate because of
new scientific or technical data. The
FIRM, and where applicable, portions of
the FIS report, have been revised to
reflect these flood hazard
determinations through issuance of a
Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in
accordance with Federal Regulations.
The LOMR will be used by insurance
agents and others to calculate
appropriate flood insurance premium
rates for new buildings and the contents
of those buildings. For rating purposes,
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the currently effective community
number is shown in the table below and
must be used for all new policies and
renewals.
DATES: These flood hazard
determinations will be finalized on the
dates listed in the table below and
revise the FIRM panels and FIS report
in effect prior to this determination for
the listed communities.
From the date of the second
publication of notification of these
changes in a newspaper of local
circulation, any person has 90 days in
which to request through the
community that the Deputy Associate
Administrator for Insurance and
Mitigation reconsider the changes. The
flood hazard determination information
may be changed during the 90-day
period.
ADDRESSES: The affected communities
are listed in the table below. Revised
flood hazard information for each
community is available for inspection at
both the online location and the
respective community map repository
address listed in the table below.
Additionally, the current effective FIRM
and FIS report for each community are
accessible online through the FEMA
Map Service Center at https://
msc.fema.gov for comparison.
Submit comments and/or appeals to
the Chief Executive Officer of the
community as listed in the table below.
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 https://
www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_
main.html.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
specific flood hazard determinations are
not described for each community in
this notice. However, the online
location and local community map
repository address where the flood
hazard determination information is
available for inspection is provided.
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Any request for reconsideration of
flood hazard determinations must be
submitted to the Chief Executive Officer
of the community as listed in the table
below.
The modifications are made pursuant
to section 201 of the Flood Disaster
Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4105,
and are in accordance with the National
Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C.
4001 et seq., and with 44 CFR part 65.
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).
These 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
Federal, State, or regional entities. The
flood hazard determinations are in
accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
The affected communities are listed in
the following table. Flood hazard
determination information for each
community is available for inspection at
both the online location and the
respective community map repository
address listed in the table below.
Additionally, the current effective FIRM
and FIS report for each community are
accessible online through the FEMA
Map Service Center at https://
msc.fema.gov for comparison.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.
97.022, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’)
David I. Maurstad,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance
and Mitigation, Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG-2018-0494]
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee
AGENCY: U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting.
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SUMMARY: 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. The meetings will be
open to the public.
DATES: Meetings: The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee and
its Working Groups are scheduled to meet on Tuesday, September 11,
2018, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., and the full Committee is
scheduled to meet on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, from 8:00 a.m.
until 5:30 p.m. Please note that these meetings may adjourn early if
the Committee has completed its business.
Comments and supporting documentation: To ensure your comments are
received by Committee members before the meetings, submit your written
comments no later than September 5, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the STAR Center, 2 West Dixie
Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004, https://www.star-center.com/.
Pre-registration Information: Pre-registration is not required for
access. All attendees will be required to provide a driver's license or
government-issued identification card in order to gain admittance to
the building.
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 September 5, 2018. 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-
2018-0494. 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 the Federal Docket
Management System 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-2018-0494 in the ``Search'' box, press Enter, and then click on
the item you wish to view.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Davis Breyer, Alternate Designated
Federal Officer of the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee,
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-
7509, telephone 202-372-1445, fax 202-372-8382 or
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given pursuant to
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Title 5 United States Code
Appendix.
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The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee was established
under authority of U.S. Code, title 46, section 8108. The Committee
acts solely in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of the Department
of Homeland Security through the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on
matters relating to personnel in the United States merchant marine,
including training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and
fitness standards and other matters as assigned by the Commandant. The
Committee also reviews and comments on proposed U.S. Coast Guard
regulations and policies relating to personnel in the United States
merchant marine, including training, qualifications, certification,
documentation, and fitness standards.
Agenda
Day 1
The agenda for the September 11, 2018, meeting is as follows:
(1) The full Committee will meet briefly to discuss the Working
Groups' business/task statements, which are listed under paragraph (3)
(a)-(e) below.
(2) A job task analysis briefing will be presented to the full
Committee regarding the merchant mariner credentialing program's
efforts to establish or validate credentialing examinations,
performance assessments, and training curriculum standards within the
context of current occupational practices associated with each
credentiale.
(3) Working Groups will separately address the following task
statements which are available for viewing at https://homeport.uscg.mil/missions/ports-and-waterways/safety-advisory-committees/merpac;
(a) Task Statement 87, Review of policy documents providing
guidance on the implementation of the December 24, 2013, International
Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers rulemaking;
(b) Task Statement 98, To continue the progress made by the
military services towards meeting the goals on the use of Military
Education, Training and Assessment for STCW and National Mariner
Endorsements as identified in the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation Act of 2014 and subsequent legislation;
(c) Task Statement 101, Provide feedback and avenues to further
enhance open communication between external stakeholders and the U.S.
Coast Guard's mariner credentialing program regarding all aspects of
the program;
(d) Task Statement 101a, Review of the draft medical certificate
cancellation policy;
(e) Task Statement 104, National Transportation Safety Board
recommendations to the U.S. Coast Guard regarding the sinking of the
S.S. El Faro.
(4) Public comment period.
(5) Reports of Working Groups. At the end of the day, the Working
Groups will report to the full Committee on what was accomplished in
their meetings. The full Committee will not take action on these
reports on this date. Any official action taken as a result of these
Working Group meetings will be taken on day two of the meeting.
(6) Adjournment of meeting.
Day 2
The agenda for the September 12, 2018 full Committee meeting is as
follows:
(1) Introduction.
(2) Swearing in of newly appointed Committee members.
(3) Remarks from U.S. Coast Guard Leadership.
(4) Designated Federal Officer announcements.
(5) Roll call of Committee members and determination of a quorum.
(6) Reports from the following Working Groups:
(a) Task Statement 87, Review of policy documents providing
guidance on the implementation of the December 24, 2013, International
Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers rulemaking;
(b) Task Statement 89, Review and update of the International
Maritime Organization's Maritime Safety Committee Circular MSC/
Circ.1014 Guidelines on fatigue mitigation and management;
(c) Task Statement 90, Review of International Maritime
Organization's Model Courses Being Validated by the International
Maritime Organization's Subcommittee on Human Element, Training and
Watchkeeping;
(d) Task Statement 94, Review the MERPAC recommendations with a
view to evaluating their current relevance;
(e) Task Statement 96, Review and comment on the course and program
approval requirements including 46 CFR 10.402, 10.403, 10.407 and
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 03-14 guidelines for approval
of training courses and programs;
(f) Task Statement 98, To continue the progress made by the
military services towards meeting the goals on the use of Military
Education, Training and Assessment for STCW and National Mariner
Endorsements as identified in the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation Act of 2014 and subsequent legislation;
(g) Task Statement 99, Review and comment on the ``Guidelines for
Issuing Endorsements for Tankerman PIC Restricted to Fuel Transfers on
Towing Vessels'' policy letter (CG-MMC Policy Letter No. 01-17);
(h) Task Statement 101, Provide feedback and avenues to further
enhance open communication between external stakeholders and the Coast
Guard's mariner credentialing program regarding all aspects of the
program;
(i) Task Statement 101a, Review of the draft medical certificate
cancellation policy;
(j) Task Statement 102, Consider and make recommendations regarding
the current requirement for a U.S. Merchant Mariner to read and write
using English; and
(k) Task Statement 104, National Safety Board recommendations to
the U.S. Coast Guard regarding the sinking of the S.S. El Faro.
(7) Other items for discussion:
(a) Report on the Mariner Credentialing Program;
(b) Report on National Maritime Center activities from the National
Maritime Center Commanding Officer;
(c) Report on International Maritime Organization Activities
affecting merchant mariner credentialing; and
(d) Briefings about other on-going U.S. Coast Guard projects
related to personnel in the U.S. merchant marine.
(8) Public comment period.
(9) Discussion of Working Group recommendations. The Committee will
review the information presented on each issue, deliberate on any
recommendations presented by the Working Groups, approve/formulate
recommendations and close any completed tasks. Official action on these
recommendations may be taken on this date.
(10) Closing remarks/plans for next meeting.
(11) Adjournment of meeting.
A public comment period will be held during each Working Group and
full Committee meeting concerning matters being discussed.
A copy of all meeting documentation will be available at https://homeport.uscg.mil/missions/ports-and-waterways/safety-advisory-committees/merpac no later than September 5, 2018. Alternatively, you
may contact Mr. Davis Breyer as noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section above.
Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.
Please note that the public comment periods will
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end following the last call for comments. Please contact Mr. Davis
Breyer, listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, to
register as a speaker. Please note that the meeting may adjourn early
if the work is completed.
Dated: July 31, 2018.
Jeffrey G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
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