Notice of Public Meeting in Preparation for International Maritime Organization HTW 10 Session, 89002-89003 [2023-28344]

Download as PDF 89002 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 246 / Tuesday, December 26, 2023 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12287] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Two (2) Passport Services Information Collections: Supplemental Questionnaire To Determine Entitlement for a U.S. Passport and Supplemental Questionnaire To Determine Identity for a U.S. Passport Notice of request for public comment. ACTION: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to February 26, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on this notice by going to https://www.regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2023– 0041’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: Passport-Form-Comments@ State.gov. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in the email subject line. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Supplemental Questionnaire to Determine Entitlement for a U.S. Passport. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0214. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services. • Form Number: DS–5513. • Respondents: United States Citizens and Non-citizen Nationals. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 760. • Estimated Number of Responses: 760. • Average Time per Response: 85 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,080 hours per year. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain a Benefit. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:25 Dec 22, 2023 Jkt 262001 • Title of Information Collection: Supplemental Questionnaire to Determine Identity for a U.S. Passport. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0215. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services. • Form Number: DS–5520. • Respondents: United States Citizens and Non-citizen Nationals. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 10,000. • Average Time per Response: 45 minutes. • Total Estimated Time Burden: 7,500 hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review. Abstract of Proposed Collections • 1405–0214, DS–5513, Supplemental Questionnaire to Determine Entitlement for a U.S. Passport: The primary purpose for soliciting this information is to establish entitlement for a U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card. The information may also be used in connection with issuing other travel documents or evidence of citizenship, and in furtherance of the Secretary’s responsibility for the protection of U.S. nationals abroad and to administer the passport program. • 1405–0215, DS–5520, Supplemental Questionnaire to Determine Identity for a U.S. Passport: The primary purpose for soliciting this information is to establish identity for a U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card. The information may also be used in connection with PO 00000 Frm 00139 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 issuing other travel documents or evidence of citizenship, and in furtherance of the Secretary’s responsibility for the protection of U.S. nationals abroad and to administer the passport program. Methodology The Supplemental Questionnaire to Determine Entitlement for a U.S. Passport is used to supplement an existing passport application and solicits information relating to the respondent’s family and birth circumstances that is needed prior to passport issuance. If the information on form DS–5513 is needed, a passport agency will mail the form directly to the applicant for completion and return or the applicant can download and complete a fillable PDF version found at travel.state.gov. The Supplemental Questionnaire to Determine Identity for a U.S. Passport is used to supplement an existing passport application and solicits information relating to the respondent’s identity that is needed prior to passport issuance. If the information on form DS–5520 is needed, a passport agency will mail the form directly to the applicant for completion and return or the applicant can download and complete a fillable PDF version found at travel.state.gov. Kevin E. Bryant, Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2023–28363 Filed 12–22–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12292] Notice of Public Meeting in Preparation for International Maritime Organization HTW 10 Session The Department of State will conduct a public meeting at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, both inperson at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, and via teleconference. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the tenth session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) to be held in London, United Kingdom, from Monday, February 5, 2024, to Friday, February 9, 2024. Members of the public may participate up to the capacity of the teleconference line, which will handle 500 participants, or up to the seating capacity of the room if attending inperson. E:\FR\FM\26DEN1.SGM 26DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 246 / Tuesday, December 26, 2023 / Notices The agenda items to be considered include: —Adoption of the agenda —Decisions of other IMO bodies —Validated model training courses —Role of the human element —Reports on unlawful practices associated with certificates of competency —Comprehensive review of the 1978 STCW Convention and Code —Biennial status report and provisional agenda for HTW 11 —Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025 —Any other business —Report to the Maritime Safety Committee Please note: The Sub-committee may, on short notice, adjust the HTW 10 agenda to accommodate any constraints associated with the meeting. Although no changes to the agenda are anticipated, if any are necessary, they will be provided to those who RSVP. Those who plan to participate should contact the meeting coordinator, Mrs. Megan Johns Henry at megan.c.johns@ uscg.mil, by phone at (202) 372–1255, or in writing at 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593–7509 not later than January 17, 2024, 14 days prior to the meeting. Requests made after January 17, 2024, might not be able to be accommodated. The meeting coordinator will provide the teleconference information, facilitate the building security process, and requests for reasonable accommodation. Please note that due to security considerations, two valid, government issued photo identifications must be presented to gain entrance to the Douglas A. Munro Coast Guard Headquarters Building at St. Elizabeth’s. This building is accessible by taxi, public transportation, and privately owned conveyance (upon advanced request). Additional information regarding this and other IMO public meetings may be found at: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/ IMO. (Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2656 and 5 U.S.C. 552) Leslie W. Hunt, Coast Guard Liaison Officer, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2023–28344 Filed 12–22–23; 8:45 am] khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4710–09–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. EP 730 (Sub-No. 1)] Roster of Arbitrators—Annual Update Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 11708, the Board’s regulations establish a voluntary VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:25 Dec 22, 2023 Jkt 262001 and binding arbitration process to resolve rail rate and practice complaints that are subject to the Board’s jurisdiction. Section 11708(f) provides that, unless parties otherwise agree, an arbitrator or panel of arbitrators shall be selected from a roster maintained by the Board. Accordingly, the Board’s rules establish a process for creating and maintaining a roster of arbitrators. 49 CFR 1108.6(b). The Board most recently updated its roster of arbitrators by decision served February 17, 2023. The roster is published on the Board’s website at www.stb.gov (click the ‘‘Resources’’ tab, select ‘‘Litigation Alternatives’’ from the dropdown menu, click on the ‘‘Arbitration’’ link, and click on the ‘‘Roster of Arbitrators’’ link). As provided under 49 CFR 1108.6(b), the Board updates the roster of arbitrators annually. Accordingly, the Board is now requesting the names and qualifications of new arbitrators who wish to be placed on the roster. Current arbitrators who wish to remain on the roster must notify the Board of their continued availability and confirm that the biographical information on file with the Board remains accurate and, if not, provide any necessary updates. Arbitrators who do not confirm their continued availability will be removed from the roster. This decision will be served on all current arbitrators. Any person who wishes to be added to the roster should file an application that describes the applicant’s experience with rail transportation and economic regulation, as well as professional or business experience, including agriculture, in the private sector. The submission should also describe the applicant’s training in dispute resolution and/or experience in arbitration or other forms of dispute resolution, including the number of years of experience. Lastly, the submission should provide the applicant’s contact information and information on fees. All comments—including filings from new applicants, updates to existing arbitrator information, and confirmations of continued availability—should be submitted either via e-filing on the Board’s website or in writing addressed to 395 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20423–0001 by January 25, 2024. The Board will assess each new applicant’s qualifications to determine which individuals can ably serve as arbitrators based on the criteria established under 49 CFR 1108.6(b). The Board will then establish an updated roster of arbitrators. The roster will include a brief biographical sketch of each arbitrator, including information PO 00000 Frm 00140 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 89003 such as background, area(s) of expertise, arbitration experience, and geographical location, as well as contact information and fees. The roster will be published on the Board’s website. It is ordered: 1. Applications from persons interested in being added to the Board’s roster of arbitrators, and confirmations of continued availability (with updates, if any, to existing arbitrator information) from persons currently on the arbitration roster, are due by January 25, 2024. 2. This decision will be served on all current arbitrators and published in the Federal Register. 3. This decision is effective on the date of service. Decided: December 19, 2023. By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings. Kenyatta Clay, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2023–28403 Filed 12–22–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. EP 290 (Sub-No. 5) (2024–1)] Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor Surface Transportation Board. Approval of rail cost adjustment AGENCY: ACTION: factor. The Surface Transportation Board has adopted the first quarter 2024 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads. DATES: Applicability Date: January 1, 2024. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pedro Ramirez, (202) 245–0333. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (202) 245–0245. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The rail cost adjustment factor (RCAF) is an index formulated to represent changes in railroad costs incurred by the nation’s largest railroads over a specified period of time. Under 49 U.S.C. 10708, the Surface Transportation Board (Board) is required to publish the RCAF on at least a quarterly basis. Each quarter, the Association of American Railroads computes three types of RCAF figures and submits those figures to the Board for approval. The Board has reviewed the submission and adopts the RCAF figures for the first quarter of 2024. The first quarter 2024 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 0.974. The first quarter 2024 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.383. The first quarter E:\FR\FM\26DEN1.SGM 26DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 89002-89003]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28344]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 12292]


Notice of Public Meeting in Preparation for International 
Maritime Organization HTW 10 Session

    The Department of State will conduct a public meeting at 10 a.m. ET 
on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, both in-person at Coast Guard 
Headquarters in Washington, DC, and via teleconference. The primary 
purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the tenth session of the 
International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Sub-Committee on Human 
Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) to be held in London, United 
Kingdom, from Monday, February 5, 2024, to Friday, February 9, 2024.
    Members of the public may participate up to the capacity of the 
teleconference line, which will handle 500 participants, or up to the 
seating capacity of the room if attending in-person.

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    The agenda items to be considered include:

--Adoption of the agenda
--Decisions of other IMO bodies
--Validated model training courses
--Role of the human element
--Reports on unlawful practices associated with certificates of 
competency
--Comprehensive review of the 1978 STCW Convention and Code
--Biennial status report and provisional agenda for HTW 11
--Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025
--Any other business
--Report to the Maritime Safety Committee

    Please note: The Sub-committee may, on short notice, adjust the HTW 
10 agenda to accommodate any constraints associated with the meeting. 
Although no changes to the agenda are anticipated, if any are 
necessary, they will be provided to those who RSVP.
    Those who plan to participate should contact the meeting 
coordinator, Mrs. Megan Johns Henry at [email protected], by phone 
at (202) 372-1255, or in writing at 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 
SE, Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509 not later than January 17, 
2024, 14 days prior to the meeting. Requests made after January 17, 
2024, might not be able to be accommodated. The meeting coordinator 
will provide the teleconference information, facilitate the building 
security process, and requests for reasonable accommodation. Please 
note that due to security considerations, two valid, government issued 
photo identifications must be presented to gain entrance to the Douglas 
A. Munro Coast Guard Headquarters Building at St. Elizabeth's. This 
building is accessible by taxi, public transportation, and privately 
owned conveyance (upon advanced request).
    Additional information regarding this and other IMO public meetings 
may be found at: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/IMO.

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2656 and 5 U.S.C. 552)

Leslie W. Hunt,
Coast Guard Liaison Officer, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2023-28344 Filed 12-22-23; 8:45 am]
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