National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee; April 2021 Teleconference, 16378-16379 [2021-06426]

Download as PDF 16378 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 58 / Monday, March 29, 2021 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Human Genome Research Institute; Notice of Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research. The meeting will be open to the public as indicated below, the 93rd meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research open session will be livestreamed and available for viewing to the public from https://www.genome.gov/eventcalendar/93rd-Meeting-of-NationalAdvisory-Council-for-Human-GenomeResearch. The open session will be on May 17th and the start time will be 11:30 a.m. The portion of the meeting will also be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research. Date: May 17–18, 2021. Closed: May 17, 2021, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, 6700B Rockledge Drive, Suite 1100, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Virtual Meeting). Open: May 17, 2021, 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: Report from Institute Director and Program Staff. Place: National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, 6700B Rockledge Drive, Suite 1100, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Virtual Meeting). Closed: May 18, 2021, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, 6700B Rockledge Drive, Suite 1100, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Virtual Meeting). Contact Person: Rudy O. Pozzatti, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Scientific Review Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, 6700B Rockledge Drive, Suite 1100, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 402–0838, pozzattr@mail.nih.gov. Any interested person may file written comments within 15 days after the meeting VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:20 Mar 26, 2021 Jkt 253001 with the committee by forwarding the statement to the Contact Person listed on this notice. The statement should include the name, address, telephone number and when applicable, the business or professional affiliation of the interested person. Information is also available on the Institute’s/Center’s home page: https:// www.genome.gov/council, where an agenda and any additional information for the meeting will be posted when available. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.172, Human Genome Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: March 23, 2021. David W. Freeman, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. Place: National Institutes of Health, Rockledge II, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Virtual Meeting). Contact Person: Michelle Marie Arnold, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–435–1199, michelle.arnold@ nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.306, Comparative Medicine; 93.333, Clinical Research, 93.306, 93.333, 93.337, 93.393–93.396, 93.837–93.844, 93.846–93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National Institutes of Health, HHS) [FR Doc. 2021–06373 Filed 3–26–21; 8:45 am] Dated: March 23, 2021. David W. Freeman, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. BILLING CODE 4140–01–P [FR Doc. 2021–06375 Filed 3–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel; Member Conflict: Topics in Mycology, Parasitology and Pathogenesis. Date: April 23, 2021. Time: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Rockledge II, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Virtual Meeting). Contact Person: Kenneth M. Izumi, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 3204, MSC 7808, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–496– 6980, izumikm@csr.nih.gov. Name of Committee: Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel; Microbiota and Mucosal Immunity. Date: April 29, 2021. Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Amended; Notice of Meeting Notice is hereby given of a change in the meeting of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Special Emphasis Panel, April 01, 2021, 10:00 a.m. to April 02, 2021, 06:00 p.m., National Institutes of Health, Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852 which was published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2021, 86 FR 11783. This notice is being amended to make this two-day meeting a three-day meeting. The meeting will now be held from March 31, 2021 to April 2, 2021. The meeting time remains the same. The meeting is closed to the public. Dated: March 23, 2021. Tyeshia M. Roberson, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2021–06367 Filed 3–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2021–0187] National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee; April 2021 Teleconference U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 58 / Monday, March 29, 2021 / Notices Notice of Federal Advisory Committee teleconference meeting. section of this notice. Docket Search: Documents mentioned in this notice as being available in the docket, and all public comments, will be in our online docket at https:// www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that website’s instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign-up for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David Belliveau, Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee, telephone 202–372–1208 or email david.j.belliveau@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix. The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee Meeting is authorized by § 601 of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018. The statutory authority is codified in 46 U.S.C. 15104. The Committee operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix) in addition to the provisions applicable to all National Maritime Transportation Advisory Committees in 46 U.S.C. 15109. The Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security through the Commandant of the Coast Guard on matters related to: (a) Medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses, certificates of registry, and merchant mariners’ documents; (b) medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial vessels; (c) medical examiner education; and (d) medical research. ACTION: INFORMATION CONTACT The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (Committee) will meet via teleconference 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: Meeting: The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee will meet by teleconference on Monday, April 19, 2021, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. (EDT). The teleconference 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 teleconference, submit your written comments no later than April 12, 2021. ADDRESSES: To join the teleconference or to request special accommodations, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section no later than 1 p.m. on April 12, 2021, to obtain the needed information. The number of teleconference lines are limited and will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Instructions: You are free to submit comments at any time, including orally at the teleconference as time permits, but if you want Committee members to review your comment before the teleconference, please submit your comments no later than April 12, 2021. We are particularly interested in comments on the issues in the ‘‘Agenda’’ section below. 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, call or email the individual in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate instructions. You must include the docket number [USCG–2021–0187]. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For more about privacy and submissions in response to this document, see DHS’s eRulemaking System of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020). If you encounter technical difficulties with comment submission, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER Agenda The agenda for the April 19, 2021, teleconference is as follows: (1) Introduction. (2) Designated Federal Officer remarks. (3) Introduction, roll call of Committee members and determination of a quorum. (4) Remarks from U.S. Coast Guard Leadership. (5) Swearing in of Committee Members. (6) Election by committee members of Chair and Vice Chair. (7) Presentation of Tasks—The Committee will review the tasks presented by the Coast Guard and determine if they will accept the tasks to form Working Groups. The following tasks will be considered for acceptance: SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:20 Mar 26, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 16379 (a) Task Statement 21–X1, Recommendations on Mariner Mental Health (Formerly MEDMAC Task 18– 27); (b) Task Statement 21–X2, Communication Between External Stakeholders and the Mariner Credentialing Program (Formerly MEDMAC Task 18–28); (c) Task Statement 21–X3, Medical Certifications for Military to Mariner (Formerly MEDMAC Task 19–31); (d) Task Statement 21–X4, Recommendations on Appropriate Diets and Wellness for Mariners While Onboard Merchant Vessels (Formerly MEDMAC Task 16–24); and (e) Task Statement 21–X5, Review of Proposed Revisions to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW–F) Medical Standards. (8) Introduction to Merchant Mariner Medical Regulations and Policy. (9) Introduction to the National Maritime Center. (10) Public comment period. (11) Closing remarks/plans for next meeting. (12) Adjournment of meeting. A copy of all meeting documentation will be available at https:// homeport.uscg.mil/missions/federaladvisory-committees/nationalmerchant-mariner-medical-advisorycommittee-(nmedmac) no later than April 12, 2021. Alternatively, you may contact Mr. David Belliveau as noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section above. During the April 19, 2021 teleconference, a public comment period will be held immediately after the introduction to the National Maritime Center, at approximately 2:00 p.m. Public comments will be limited to two minutes per speaker. Please note that the public comments period will end following the last call for comments. Please contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, to register as a speaker. Dated: March 24, 2021. Jeffrey G. Lantz, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 58 (Monday, March 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16378-16379]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-06426]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2021-0187]


National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee; April 2021 
Teleconference

AGENCY: U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

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ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee teleconference meeting.

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SUMMARY: The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee 
(Committee) will meet via teleconference 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: 
    Meeting: The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee 
will meet by teleconference on Monday, April 19, 2021, from 11 a.m. 
until 3 p.m. (EDT). The teleconference 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 teleconference, submit your 
written comments no later than April 12, 2021.

ADDRESSES: To join the teleconference or to request special 
accommodations, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section no later than 1 p.m. on April 12, 2021, to 
obtain the needed information. The number of teleconference lines are 
limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Instructions: You are free to submit comments at any time, 
including orally at the teleconference as time permits, but if you want 
Committee members to review your comment before the teleconference, 
please submit your comments no later than April 12, 2021. We are 
particularly interested in comments on the issues in the ``Agenda'' 
section below. 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, call or email 
the individual in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this 
document for alternate instructions. You must include the docket number 
[USCG-2021-0187]. Comments received will be posted without alteration 
at https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided. For more about privacy and submissions in response to this 
document, see DHS's eRulemaking System of Records notice (85 FR 14226, 
March 11, 2020). If you encounter technical difficulties with comment 
submission, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.
    Docket Search: Documents mentioned in this notice as being 
available in the docket, and all public comments, will be in our online 
docket at https://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following 
that website's instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online 
docket and sign-up for email alerts, you will be notified when comments 
are posted.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David Belliveau, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer of the National Merchant Mariner Medical 
Advisory Committee, telephone 202-372-1208 or email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is in compliance with 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix.
    The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee Meeting is 
authorized by Sec.  601 of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization 
Act of 2018. The statutory authority is codified in 46 U.S.C. 15104. 
The Committee operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix) in addition to the provisions 
applicable to all National Maritime Transportation Advisory Committees 
in 46 U.S.C. 15109.
    The Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland 
Security through the Commandant of the Coast Guard on matters related 
to: (a) Medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses, 
certificates of registry, and merchant mariners' documents; (b) medical 
standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators 
of commercial vessels; (c) medical examiner education; and (d) medical 
research.

Agenda

    The agenda for the April 19, 2021, teleconference is as follows:
    (1) Introduction.
    (2) Designated Federal Officer remarks.
    (3) Introduction, roll call of Committee members and determination 
of a quorum.
    (4) Remarks from U.S. Coast Guard Leadership.
    (5) Swearing in of Committee Members.
    (6) Election by committee members of Chair and Vice Chair.
    (7) Presentation of Tasks--The Committee will review the tasks 
presented by the Coast Guard and determine if they will accept the 
tasks to form Working Groups. The following tasks will be considered 
for acceptance:
    (a) Task Statement 21-X1, Recommendations on Mariner Mental Health 
(Formerly MEDMAC Task 18-27);
    (b) Task Statement 21-X2, Communication Between External 
Stakeholders and the Mariner Credentialing Program (Formerly MEDMAC 
Task 18-28);
    (c) Task Statement 21-X3, Medical Certifications for Military to 
Mariner (Formerly MEDMAC Task 19-31);
    (d) Task Statement 21-X4, Recommendations on Appropriate Diets and 
Wellness for Mariners While Onboard Merchant Vessels (Formerly MEDMAC 
Task 16-24); and
    (e) Task Statement 21-X5, Review of Proposed Revisions to the 
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and 
Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F) Medical Standards.
    (8) Introduction to Merchant Mariner Medical Regulations and 
Policy.
    (9) Introduction to the National Maritime Center.
    (10) Public comment period.
    (11) Closing remarks/plans for next meeting.
    (12) Adjournment of meeting.
    A copy of all meeting documentation will be available at https://homeport.uscg.mil/missions/federal-advisory-committees/national-merchant-mariner-medical-advisory-committee-(nmedmac) no later than 
April 12, 2021. Alternatively, you may contact Mr. David Belliveau as 
noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section above.
    During the April 19, 2021 teleconference, a public comment period 
will be held immediately after the introduction to the National 
Maritime Center, at approximately 2:00 p.m. Public comments will be 
limited to two minutes per speaker. Please note that the public 
comments period will end following the last call for comments. Please 
contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section, to register as a speaker.

    Dated: March 24, 2021.
Jeffrey G. Lantz,
Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2021-06426 Filed 3-26-21; 8:45 am]
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